Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1908-05-01
a former resident Of this sity, il visit
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CEDAR RAPIDS NoTEa.


Mesdames s. Bolder, w. Mosly, L. Lo-
gan, of Galesburg, aud Mrs. Ben
Hawkin ofthis city were principals,
proved one OF the most brilliant af.
fairs Of the season, consisted Of =
series of social affairs complimentary
to the ladies who have been chums
since early childhood.
Mr.. and Mrs. Milligan were the first
to entertain last Monday At twelve
O'Clock. The feature OF the day was
the killing of a snake at which time
Mrs. Logan proved her extreme dis
like for the creeping serpent"
Tuesday the Chums were entertained
in Marion at the home of Mr. and Mrs3
cash.
On Wednesday the J. s Y. club with
Mrs. e. G. Thomas as hostess held an
at home for the Chums and other
friends
Thursday Mrs. II. A. Perkins enter
tanned the ladies at twelve o. o'clock.
Wednesday and Thursday evenings
Mr.. and Mrs. Marshall Perkins enter-
tanned them at social tea,
Friday tho ladies were entertained
at q private dinner given by Mrs. Haw.
kins, of whom they were the guest
while in the city.
Friday evening notwithsta nding the
drenching rain. the Chums were given
surprise party, led by Mrs. L. Martin
Brooks.
Saturday Mr.. and Mrs. r. L. Haley
aud daughter venetta entertained an
informal reception. The afternoons
entertainment consisted ofa UNIQUE
program conducted by Mrs. G.. Gray.
Addresses by Rev. w. A Moore and
Mrs G. H. searcy, reading BY Mrs.
Hawkins, solos by Mrs. Bolden and
Mrs A. M. Bond, piano selections by
Mrs. French Perkins and Mrs. w. L.
Warren, at the conclusion Of which :
five course lunch was served by the
hostess assisted by Mrs. A. M Boyd.
Saturday evening Mr.. and Mrs. Cash
of Marion were the guest OF the Chums
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Ben
Hawkins.
Sunday evening from s to z Mr.. and
Mrs Chas. Searcy concluded the weeks
entertaining with farewell luncheon.
The evening was delightfully."- spent
with music and ended with singing
"God be with you till we meet again y
All of those who participated in the
entertaining. fell hopelessly in lovs
with the four Chums and wish them
all the JOYS that life holds and vel
come their return at any time. They
left for their home in Galelesburp. III.
Monday morning leaving many warm
friends behind
Tuesday evening the Social Club
gave an entertainment at the hall and
most enjoyable evening was speut by
the large crowd that attended.
Mrs. e. c. Thomas entertained a
number of friends, Thurday evening
OF last week complimentary to Mrs.
Bailey of Ottumwa.
Silver Leaf Coapter of the Eastern
Star are making extensive prepera.
tions for the Grand Session, which ia
to be held hare May 10Th No pains
will be spared to make this the first
Grand Session of the Iowa Jurisdic-
tion pleasant and memora BILE one.
Masdames Robinson and Lowery ac-
companed by Prof. w. b. Lowery
spent Sunday afternoon iu Marion the
guest of Mrs. Armstrong.
The parlor solcial at the home of Mr.,
and Mrs. VIM. Robinson last Monday
evening was fairly we'll attended, even
though the weet ther was disagreable.
The many friends of Mr.. and Mrs,
Raspberry welcome them with open
arms upon their return to the city from
Minneapolis, where they spent the
winter. ~
Rev. Moore again requests the min.
listers of the Keokuk district to send
him the number of delegates expected
to be sent to the district conference
and Sunday school convention, from
their respective charges.
Rev. Holly filled the pulpit Sunday
evening and preached to large audi.
ence. Subject 1.-THE bright side Of
life."