The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1907-04-05

tiful post-Lenten receptions given In
Hammond, was the one held this after
noon at the home of Mrs. William Gill
bert Paxton, II Rimbach avenue. More
than one hundred guests responded to
the cards sent out. The recpetion room
was decorated with simlax as were
the other rooms. The chandeliers
were artistfcally hung with the trail
ing vines and the lights shaded with
green. In the dining room the table
was beautifully arranged in green and
white with a center piece of white
Iilacs. From the chandeliers to the
corners of the tables were caught fes-
toons of simlax and the corners of the
table green shaded candles were placed
tied with immense bows Of green satin
ribbon.
A very delightful program was given
during the afternoon with numbers by
Mrs. Lulu Tyler Gates, a talented read
er OF Chicago and vocal selections by
Mrs. Miller and Mrs. w. L. simonton,
also of Chicago.
A delicious luncheon, prepared by
Mrs. Mary Epker was served follow
ing the program. The afternoon proved
a very charming one.
The Up-To-Date Whist club had a
very pleasant party yesterday after
noon at the home of Mrs. w. S. Eek
hart 13S Russell street Whist was
played during the afternoon and honors
were won by Mrs. p. L. Davis and Mrs.
w. s. Eckhart The hostess served q
luncheon after the games. All the
members of the club were present. The
next party Will be in one week at the
home of Mrs. K Young in sibley street.
Mrs Fred Vince and Miss Mary Vince
of Mt. Carroll. H.. are visiting their
aunt. Mrs. p. L. Davis. at her home, 60
Rimbach avenue. They saw Checkers"
at McVickers last evenin.
Invitations have been received by a
number of young people here for a
dancing party to be given tonight by
the Whiting Owl club IN their club
rooms. A pleasan thine is anticipated.
The pedro party given by the drill
team of Modern Woodmen, was held
last evening in Weis hall and was very
largely attended. Seven games of
pedro of thirty-two points each were
played until 10 o'clock when informal
dancing and generally pleasant time
was enjoyed This was the first par
ty of a series of three to be given.
Miss Hazel Sheffield of Valparaiso,
is visiting relatives here for few
days.
Miss Muriel Eastwood informally
entertained a number of friends last
Mt In
nue.. Games and music were enjoyed
and an elaborate luncheon was served
Her guests were: Misses Ruth Bren-
neman. Grace Zero. Maud Lewis. Dollit
Geib, Mae Hansen. Emma Champaign
Edith Bradt, Laura Mather. Frances
Hamacher, Edith Carter; Messrs
Chester Eastwood. VIII Love, Otto
Hudson, Charles Binder and Mr.. Bren-
neman.
Mr. and Mrs Adelsperger entertained
at a surprise party last evening a
their home In honor of Ed Hellar. Al
elaborate luncheon was served follow
Ing a pleasant evening of games ant
music. Gueste at the party were
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Hellar, Mr.. and Mrs
Bert Adelsperger. Mr.. and Mrs. VII
Adelsperger, Misses Edith Peterson
Nellie Adelsperger. Leona Reed an,
Anna Roper Messrs. Dick Adelsperger
Grant Russell, Ralph Hutchinson an,
Ed Hellar.
The members of the Pythian Sister
held a very pleasant social last even
ing at the home of Mrs. James Arm
strong in Sibley street. The ladie
have formed several divisions of tn
order who will entertain at certai
intervals the other divisions. Las
evening the time was spent with
fortune teller who created grea
deal OF amusement. An informal mu
steal program was given and daint
refreshments were served A larg
number of ladies were present tn
proceeds received to be used for tn
Pythian Sisters fund.
Mrs. Jennie spafford and Mrs. Mag
gle Stewart spent the day In the cit!
The history committee of the Ham
mond Woman's club Will he enter
tanned Monday afternoon by Mesdame
a. e. Wilcox and S. Z. Swain at tn
home of Mrs. Wilcox in Conkey avenu
The second lesson on Canada" will b
given.
Mrs. J. Evans spent the afternoo
with friends in Hegewisch yesterda.
Miss Anna Schaller has returne
from st. John where she visited he
parents for several days.
James vedder has gone to Nile
Mich and South Bend to spend II
week end with relatives.
Miss Elene Reiter has gone to sout
Bend to be the guest of Mr.. and Mr.
Ward Mack for the week.
Miss Faye Smiley is visiting wit
friends in Chicago today.
Miss Lena Krinbill was the guest
relatives in Crown Point this week.