Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1905-05-06
CITY FEDERATION MEETING.

CITY FEDERATION MEETING.
The beautiful home of Mrs. w. g
Jameson was thrown open yesterda,
from three to six to the City Fedora
ton of Women's Clubs. On account
of the threatening weather the at
tendance was not as large as usual
but the Derthick, Acorn, Self Culture
Wednesday, Shakespeare and STRAIT
ford Clubs were well represented.
1t being business meeting, the cleo
ton of officers took place. Mrs. Ned
Morris was elected president.
The musical program was fine. Mrs.
V. ID. Wilson's solo was well rendered.
Mrs. Jameson was certainly lovely
hostess, and her sweet and friendly
ways added grace to the occasion.
We hope to meet with her again.
CLUB MEMBER.
MRS. TRoTTER ENTERTAINs.
Tuesday afternoon Mrs. /. w. Trot-
ter informally entertained a few
friends complimentary to Mrs. Park
Rowland of Tyler. Mrs. Rowland is
Palestine lady, and those entertained
were her girlhood friends. Delicious
refreshments were served, pink and
white cake and maple parfe. Mrs.
Trotter on this, as on all previous oc-
casions, proved herself most charm
ing ana graceful hostess.
IN HONOR OF MRS. DORIAN.
Thursday afternoon from three to
six reception was given by Mrs.
Chas Dobbs at her beautiful home in
Old Town. The honoree of this occa-
sion was Mrs. Ed Doran of Dallas,
sister of the hostess. The occasion
gave the friends of Mrs. Doran an OPP
portunity to meet her and renew old
acquaintance. She Is the daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Davis of this city.
The friends were met at the door by
Mrs. Dobbs, who in her sweet and
amisble manner invited them into the
front parlor, where Mrs. Doran and
her mother, Mrs. Davis, were. Little
Mary Alice Doran added grace to the
occasion. We were enjoying ourselves
immensely, when we were invited to
be seated in the lovely dining room,
where refreshments awaited. The
beautiful decorations and the meeting
of old friends will be remembered by
all who were fortunate enough to at |
tend. A FRIEND. |
JAPANESE AFTERNOON.
Friday afternoon Miss Gussie May |
Stafford entertained. This was a jap |
anese afternoon. The parlors and re-
ception hall were decorated in chry-
santhemums and cut flowers. The
most attractive feature was the tea |
room. 1t was fitted in true Japanese
style. Presiding over the tea cups
was Miss Grigsby. AS the guests came
in they we're greeted by Miss Stafford
in her cordial manner, taken into the
tea room and served with cup of tea.
The score cards were fans with Japa-
nese figures. High five was the game.
One table, "Bunco," was enjoyed very
much by those not playing cards.
Mrs. Lev Friedrich won first prize,
a beautiful kimona, Mrs. Ira Trotter
consolation prize, an exquisite fan, and
Miss Dlmple Dugey the BOBBY prize,
pretty little fan.
Delicious refreshments were served,
first a salad course, with iceed tea.
Cherry ice and cake. This was voted
q most charming entertainment.
Japanese fan puzzles were given as
souvenirs. Misses Graham and Grigs-
by punched the scores.
Miss Stafford makes sweet and
winning hostess, and succeeded in Civ
ing her guests delightful afternoon.
ST. CECILIA CLUB.
The st. Cecilia Club was entertained
last Saturday morning by Kathleen
Caldwell. Essie Grant received the
most votes for the best number on the
program, and was given the prize,