New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-02-12
ST. VALENTINE AFFAIRS
Card Parties and Luncheons an Club
land on February II.

Judging from the preparations that are be-
3ng made for the celebration OF February IA by
the clubwomen Of the city, ST. Valentine must
be regarded by them their particular patron
Those Of the~ who not going TO celebrate
the day privately with bridge party. euchre
luncheon going TO DO IL at some clup
frnction.
The Professional Woman's League will give It's
second annual valentine euchre on the evening
OF February IA at the waldorf Astoria Mrs
Gerard Banker is in charge OF the arrangements,
and her assistants include Mrs. Edwin Arden
the president: Mrs b. Bosworth Mrs Harold
Avery. Mrs Thomas Chrystal. Mrs. Washing
ton Burton. Mrs ]. H. Van Tine and Mrs Ade-
laide Sherry Greenfield. The prizes include some
fine pieces Of cut glass and a good many theatre
tickets and boxes. with umbrellas. canes and
gloves for the men. Among the donors are Mrs
Charles Abbott. Mrs. Banker Mrs Van Tine.
Mrs. Lewis Stern Mrs. Ida Wells and Mrs c. j.
H Child The proceeds Of the affair will be
added 10 the philanthropic fund of the society.
The wonans Press Club has postponed its
annual valentine luncheon from Wednesday TO
Saturday in response numerous requests and
in consideration Of the fact that men could not
attend on Wednesday. This promises 10 be one
OF the most interesting club functions Of the
season. one Of the features being original val
ontines written by the members. One OF these.
by Mrs Harryot Holt Dey is dedicated TO Miss
Alice Roosevelt. Other writers Mrs. Philip
Carpenter. Mrs. Charlotte Wibour Mrs Mar
saret Holmes Bates. Miss Resale Stewart. Miss
Ethel Morse and Mrs. Mel Mitchell of West
pert. Conn.
The decorations will be in red and white. the
ST. Valentine colors and unique souvenirs. the
character Of which the committee refuses to
divulge, are promised. The programme will
Include addresses music and musical recitations.
all appropriate 10 the occasion but this. too. is
being reserved as a surprise.
Among the invited guests are Mayor McClel-
Ian and Governor Higgins. Sir c. Purdon Clarke.
General Horace Porter, the Rev. DR.. Thomas r.
SHcer. the Rev. DR. Robert Stuart Macarthur,
The Rev. DR.. Robert Colyer the Rev. Joseph
Silverman Mrs. Margaret Banyster and DR.. and
Mrs. Anspacher. Mrs. Esther Herman expects
To entertain party Of twenty. and other par
ties will be entertained by Mrs. Clarence Burns.
Mrs. Herbert Knowles, Mrs. Warren Higey.
Mrs. John :. Crosby, Mrs. Margaret Holmes
Bates. Miss Mary Mcoueenie and Mrs. Clara
Mcdonald.
Mrs. Vida Croly Sidney will entertain Mrs.
Alice Foster Harcourt and Mrs Howard Bron-
son. and Lolita will have her guest Mrs. n.
G. Phillips
Dr. Frances ". Mcneil is in charge OF the
rangements the other members Of the COM
mittee being Mrs. Herman, the Rev. Phebe A.
Hanaford Mrs. Mary E. Faulkner, Mrs. Higley
and Miss Florence Guernsey.
The WOman's Press Club always has its
nual function St. Valentines Day.
because that was the wedding day OF its foun-
der Mrs. Jenny Cunningham Croly
The West End Exchange and Industrial Union
viii give a valentine musical the afternoon
OF 81 Valentines Day at the home of Mrs.
Games NJ Donald. No. ~ West 76th-st.
The exchange is greatly in need Of funds 10
make some necessary improvements in its build
ing, Al No l61 West 79th-st- and II is hoped
that the proceeds Of the musical will help The
cause materially. Mrs. Mark ". Potter is IN
charge Of the arrangements. and on the pro-
sranme are Perry Averill, barytone. Miss
Frances Miller soprano. and Z. Spross. organ INST.
Auxiliary No. 6 OF the Stony Void Sanatorium
viii give a valentine birthday tea with must
cal programme, I'm the ballroom Of the Gotham
Hotel on Wednesday afternoon. under the direc-
tion ~ Mrs. Richard Sutro the auxiliary's chair
man. Little heart-shaped bags OF silk have been
sent CUT accompanying the Invitations, which
Include request for contribution OF as many
g he mn ,hpr1 ~ , he &c