The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-05-10

IL. McIlroy, who IL leaving for Seattle.
The decorations for the occasion we're
unique, blue prcdominating, each
guest receiving q souvenir done In that
color An entertaining musical pro-
gram was rendered, Miss Eva Park
or acting as accompanist. Dainty re-
freshments were served at the close
Of the program.
The members Of the Woman's
Christian Temperance Union held a
very enthusiastic meeting on Thurs
day afternoon in their rooms on Ex-
change street.
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The members Of the Senior High
School Club calling themselves "The
Bunch gave charming little dane
ing party on Friday evening the Ma
tional Association Hall Of Uppcrtown.
About IS couples were present and
the young people spent delightful
evening.
Harold Vincent Milligan, son Of
Rev and Mrs. J.. v. Milligan of
Portland who are we'll known in As
toria, who has been organist and
choirmastcr OF the irst Presbyterian
Church in Orange, NJ j.. for the past
year, on May 1st assumed full charge
OF the music Of the Rutgers Presby-
terian Church on Seventy-third and
Broadway, New York. Before leaving
Orange a series OF recitals were given
during the months OF March and
April for which the talented young
organist received many fattering
press notices, Mr.. Milligan is rapidly
making his way to the front in his
chosen profession spurred on by an
indefatigable ambition which has for
its aim the highest and best in art.
The first party given by the young
people Of ST. Mary's Catholic Church
since the Lenten season was held on
Tuesday evening in the hall on Grand
avenue. Mrs. Frank Cook was hos
tess on this occasion and many were
in attendance. The early part of the
evening was spent in card playing,
Miss Maine Wilson and Miss O'Con-
nor winning the ladies' prizes and
Messrs, Henry D'Elia and Otto
Gramms, the gentlemen's prizes, Re-
freshments we're served and the re-
mainder of the time spnt in dancing,
all presenting enjoying themselves i'm
mensely.
The Knights OF Pythias and the
Pythian sisters have arranged for a
joint meeting on next Tuesday even
ing in Logan's Hall. A musical pro-
gram will be rendered and the men,
bers are loking forward to spending a
very pleasurable evening.
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Mr.. Horace D. Thing OF MCGOWAN
Wash, is the guest OF her sister, Mrs
Albert Dunbar.
Miss Margaret Higgins was the
guest OF Captain and Mrs. Willis al
Fort Stevens on Thursday.
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Miss Winnifred Higgins who has
been seriously i'll, is somewhat inn
proved but she will be unable to be
about for some time to come.
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The members of the English Luth-
eran Ladies Aid Society were pleas
antly entertained on Thursday after
noon by Mrs, Fritz Voss at her home
at 372 Irving avenue The ladies spent
several hours in doing fancy work and
the hostess served refreshments. All
lpresent had very enjoyable time.
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Wednesday morning, May 9th, al
Il0 o'clock in the auditorium of St
Mary's Catholic church, Miss Eliza
beth O'Connor and Mr.. Charles E
johnson were united in marriage, Rev
Father Waters officiating. The wed
ding was a very quiet one, only rela
Itives and number of intimate friends
being present to witness the event
| M;ss Mamie Wilson was bridesmaid