The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-03-24

The battle hip, perfect model'd ma
jeetio. that saw pass tho offing
today undcr full AailY
The aplendors Of the past dayf Or tho
aplenjor OF tho night that envol-
ops mc7
Or the vauntod glory and growth OF
tho great city spread around me7-"."
There haa been notiesably few
receptions. the usual number OF gath
cfngs Of cotorio. perhaps. and num-
Der OF quiet parties given In honor OF
guests in III. city and those leaving.
There was just breath Of violetH
and n glimpse OF the daffodlis In crisp.
yellow ruchinga around the shrubs and
trees thon the sky darkcnei ana tho
snow eame down like swarming bees,
and bowed their heads. SO. on nc.
count OF the inclomont weather. as well
as tho i.antcn obsorvancee, there has
passed another quiet week Today is
Palm sunday,
daieties arc being planned for the
near future II In rumored the Owls
twill give dance following Easter.
A social evening was given to tho
Epworth League. OF the Methodist
church. by Mrs. J. p, Brix. at her home.
on Friday.
A pleasing program Of instrumental
and vocal music was presented. after
which tho party was entertained by
games. During tho evening u beauti-
fu fancy was introduced. At an ap-
propriato stage In tho entertainment. a
door was swung open. revealing tab
ieau OF the Three Fates, In red light
In the dining roo mwhere refroshments
were served. the decoration was red
carnations. The pariors were arran-
ged with masses OF iaffodils and grow
Ing plants, tho library was an oasis.
In hcmiock boughs and daffodila and
well OF punch with miniature "old oak
on bucket" T.. A large number Of guests
spent Il delightful evening.
Mrs. J. T.. Ferguson entertained. on
wednesday and Thursday. In honor OF
Mrs, Hawthorne. assisted by Mrs. Il.
4, Ferguson. During these afternoons
there was instrumental music by Mrs,
J. u. Higgins ana MISS Anna Campbell.
Mrs. ]. r. Allen rendered violin Helcc-
tiona, The dining room wan In violetT
for these occasions. and the pnrlors In
daffodiIs and barberry foliage.
Mrs. o. II. Estes entertained nj an
informal tea, In honor OF the mother
of DR.. Estes who has been visiting
Or, and Mrs, Estes for the past several
weeks. About twenty eight invited
guests were present AT this affair. Dur
Ing the afternoon the party were en-
tertained by instrumental music, and q
charming reading given by Mrs. j. T.
Ferguson. Mrs. Estes expects 10 re-
turn to f,cr home In Seattle this coming
week.
Mrs. George Hibbard, OF Portland
spent last week In Astoria visiting hei
brother, Mr.. L.. C. Jeffers.
At the 81. Pntrick's entertainment II
st. Marys hall, an address was deliv'
cred by MIR. Deering OF Portland. wht
Ia A prominent member OF the Ancient
Order Of Hibernians, Vocal selections
were rendered by Mr.. Nello Johnson
Miss Shlvely, Mrs. o'Conneli and Mr.
Morre. Master Thomas Shea, In
very winning manner recitod. "Wher'
the Shamrock Blows"
Miss vnlcska Llebe who is visiting
here, from the Dalles. was the CUES
of Miss Carol Young. for three day
last week.
Mrs, Charles Hoefke, entertained
large party of friends this week, TN
Queen Louise Lodge being In atten
dance The occasion was tho birthda
of Mrs. Hoefke who was assisted II
entertaining by her daughter MIS-
Martha Hoefke The parlor OF the De
lightful nome at Smiths point wer
decked with I.amestine and Daffodils
A most enjoyable afternoon was spen
by the ladies.
The Fortnightly club was entertaine
this week, by Miss Helen Dickenson
The occasion was made surprise 10
Mrs. Kuettner, and Is the last OF IN
affairs which have been given IN ne
honor since the announcement OF Tn
departure in the near future, OF Mr'
and Mr.. Kuettner, for the metropoli
where they will make their residence
A sterling silver fork was presented I
Mrs, Kuettner, from the club, Tn
prize winners at cards for the evenin
were Mr.. Ferd Fisher and Mr.. Nell
Johnson,
Mrs Howes entertained the Pastim
club, Friday evening. The prize win
ners we're Mr.. Fisher and Mrs. @. +
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