The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1907-03-01


day on business trip.
Mrs. w. r. Spornitz went to Wabasso
today to visit relatives for couple of
days.
From SATURDAYS Dailv-
Anthony Wayne chapter, Daughters
of the American Revolution, gave Il
very enjoyable reception yesterday at
ternOn from three to five o'clock at
the home of Miss White. 229 Byron
street, the guests being the members
of the Clio. Zetetic. Art History and
Tourist clubs. About seventy were
present Miss White and the regent of
the chapter Miss Jennie Fletcher, as
sisted by Miss Carrie Brewster, Mrs. E.
L. Halves. Mrs. w. NJ Standish and
Mrs. C. J. Macbeth, past regents, re-
ceived the guests. who were then
turned over to other members of the
chapter for entertainment Doris Cur
ran attended the door.
The rooms were darkened and light
ed by candles. and the color scheme of
red white and blue was carried out in
various ways. Flags were used in the
decorations, and red and white tulips,
ferns and violets. \ large painting of
George Washington was conspicuously
placed and draped with flags. Lamm's
orchestra, six pieces, was stationed in
the upper hall and played throughout
the afternoon.
Mrs. Roy Holmes rendered Il couple
of vocal selections i'll her sweet soprano
voice in Il finished manner.
The dining table was presided over
| by Mrs. \. O. Oleson, assisted by Miss
May Fletcher Mrs. Harrington Schwarz
and Miss Mary Willard. Cherries were
placed on the cakes and ices. and the
ices were served in unique little flag
cups
The entire affair was well planned and
carried out and reflects great credit up
on those in charge. 1t was one of the
prettiest social events of the winter.
The chapter is growing rapidly, having
taken i'll seven new members, the past
year.
Mrs. Matt Curran of Wells was among
the chapter members present.
Dr. and Mrs. j. S. Holbrook delight
fully entertained the Sunday school
classes of Mr.. and Mrs. George NJ. Pal
mer and Mrs. c. L. Holmes of the
Baptist church at their homes on South
Broad street last evening About forty
were present Several features were
appropriate to the day Each guest
had been asked to bring any old relic
or heirloom, and these were displayed
upon table. and many were very in
| ternsting. The guests were asked to
form as many words as possible ont of
the letters entering the name George
! Washington, within limited time.
and George Writer'S list included 1913
words. he having the highest number.
The decorations were of patriotic
nature, consisting largely of flags
Light refreshments were served, and in
each dish of ice cream IA tiny flag was
| stuck
During the evening three young la
dies who had appeared on the program
at the Commercial college entertain
"Three Old Maids of Lee" very pref
tily.
| Mrs. G.. ID. Snow and Miss Jessie Irv-
| ing gave linen shower Wednesday
evening at the home of the former. 2lS
South Broad street. in honor of Miss
| Ethelyn Currier. whose marriage to DR..
A. s. Fleming of Wheaton is to occur
next Tuesday. A dozen of her young
lady friends were present and the even
ing was spent very DELIGHTFULLY."- with
games and conversation. Tasty refresh
ments were served. Miss Currier was
presented with number of handsome
and useful articles.
| Miss Hattie Bates. of the west side.
entertained between thirty and forty
of her Young friends last evening in
honor of Washington's birthday. The
rooms were decorated with flags and
bunting The evening was spent in
dancing and games. one feature being a
candy pull. Delicious refreshments
were served. Miss Bates was assist
ed by Miss May Call, of Van Brunt
street.
The gentlemen of the First Congrega.
| tional church entertained in novel
manner in the church basement last
| evening. They prepared and served
| supper unassisted by the ladies or pro-
| fessonal cooks. The result was meal
which would do credit to French chefs.
| No digestions were ruined so far as
reported, although several physicians
held themselves in readiness for hurry
calls. The affair was greatly enjoy
ed by the ladies. and some of them
; have promised their husbands chance
to assist at home
At the home of the brides parents
in the village of Cleveland, on Thurs
day evening, February l4th, occurred the
| marriage of Miss Flora Harold, to MIR.
Jesse Ballinger of Sank Center, Justice
NJ. A. Hill officiating. The bride is
daughter of Lafayette Harold and a
prominent young lady The groom is
a brother OF Mrs. John Loney of this