The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-04-06
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attended by more than hundred la
dies from Hammond and Chicago. Mrs.
Paxton was assited in receiving by her
mother, Mrs. Emma Cosgrove. and sis
ter, Mrs. T. e. Wilson of Wilmette.
Mrs. Paxton wore a beautiful gown Of
white over green silk, imported from
Manila. and Mrs. Cosgrove and Mrs.
Wilson were gowned in black The
home was very pretty with decorations
OF wild smilax. The chandeliers were
beautifully hung with smilax and the
lights shone dimly through shades Of
pale green. The windows were also
prettily banked IN the green. In the
refreshment room the table was artts-
tically arranged with smilax and an
immense bunch Of white lilacs formed
the center piece. Prettily lighted Ia
pers shaded in green were used on the
table. Here a delicious luncheon was
served, carrying out the color scheme
in green and white.
The program consisted OF several
readings by Mrs. Lulu Tyler Gates,
who delighted her audience with many
well chosen selections, both humorous
and pathetic Mrs Gates was much
appreciated, although this was not her
first appearance before the ladies Of
Hammond Mrs. W. L. Simonton of
{ Chicago gave some very pleasing vocal
numbers, as did Mrs. Miller, also of
Chicago The program closed with
beautiful duet by the ladies which
brought forth several encores.
Mrs. Paxton's out OF town guests
were: Mesdames 7. E. Wilson of VII
mette, James Boyd, Cornelius Baker,
William Baker, George Baird. Barber,
Joseph Butler, David Bard, Easteman,
Comstock, Charles Germany, Ernest
Disbrow, De Goldery Clement Findley,
Herbert Grand-Girard, Robert Hall, r.
NJ Kelly ST. and jr., H. B. Klingen-
smith, Harrison Llde, Miller, Miller,
Wilbur, Millar. Maury, T. Rennekar,
Warren Smith, Charles Spaulding, w.
L.. Simonton, Charles Neal. J. Tayler,
w Weis, Whiffen, Miss Boyd. all of
Z: Chicago, and Miss Elsa zinke Of Fond
du Lac, Wis.
Miss Clara Matthies went to Valpa-
rasio yesterday to visit with Miss
Laura Beck over Sunday. Miss Beck
is attending the university there.
Miss Bertha Hansen will be the guest
of Mrs. r. c. Minor of Englewood
tomorrow,
Mrs. T. E. Bell with party of friends
say Maude Adams in Peter Pan" this
afternoon.
Mrs. Ernest Disbrow of Chicago at
tended the Paxton reception yesterday
afternoon.
Mrs. Wilson Of Wilmette is the
guest Of her mother, Mrs. Emma Cos
!. grove. at her home. IL Rimbach- ave-
nue..
The Chimes of Normandy caste
and chorus will meet on Monday even
ing for a regular rehearsal and 1t is
desired that all members be present.
George Herbert of Chicago is directing
tho opera and is greatly pleased at the
progress being made. 1t will be re-
,membered that Mr.. Herbert also was
director Of the "AIikado," which was
so successfully given almost a year
ago. The opera will be given entirely
by Hammond talent and the cast shows
a very careful selection. The Ham
mond people as we'll as people of the
surrounding territory may anticipate
one of the most delightful perform
ances ever given here The Chimes
of Normandy will be given the first
of May in Towle's opera house.
Misses Mary and Catherine Kramer
returned to their home in LaPorte,
Ind. today, after pleasant visit with
their aunt, Mrs. Slgmund. in Hoffman
street.
Mrs. Rutherford and Miss Franklin
of Canada are visiting at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. j. T. Hutton in Ogden
street.
Mrs. c. J. Kingwill and daughter.
Miss Rose. and son, Harry of Ken
= wood, came here today TO be the
: guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. c. G. Kingwiil
over Sunday.
The members Of the Embroidery club
will be entertained Monday afternoon
by Mrs Charles r. Dyer at her home,
$50 South Holman street
Mr.. and Mrs. Golert went to Chicago
today to visit friends over Sunday.
Mrs. Mary Sheerer and daughters
are visiting in Chicago today.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles II. Ely Of Chi
eaeo are visiting at the home of Mrs
1 e. Emery, 1855 Logan street.
Miss Julia Lawrence is the guest OF
relatives in Shelby over sunday
Miss Dorothy Crumpacker Will spend
Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs Clayton
Root at their home in Crown Point.
The Misses Emma, Linda, Hulda ant
Louise Kunert will spend Sunday witt
relatives in ToIeston.
Miss Bardie Ripley has returned from
Valparaiso. where she spent the spring
vacation, the guest Of relatives ant
friends.