The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-03-22

ness meeting most delicious lunch
con was served by the officers Of the
Society.
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The residence Of Mrs Cearhart on
ECrand avenue was the scene Of d de-
lightful social evening" given by the
members Of the Christian Endcavor
Society Of the First Presbyterian
Church on Thursday Of this week.
About IS were In attendance and en-
joyed 10 the fullest, the kindly hospi-
tality extended The carly part Of
the evening was given over to PRO
gressiyc eonvcrsaticn," the guests
being furnished with suitable topics
were allowed five minutes for conver-
sation; al the close Of this amusing
game Mrs. ]. 7. Ross favored those
present with solo, Mr. Emil Nyman
gave q reading. Miss Amy RanneIs.
recited; Mr.. &. N. Smith. sang, and
Miss Maude Ross rendered piano
selection Dainty refreshments were
then served during which all the
guests joined In singing Proverbs"
| Mrs e. w. Lamar delightfully."- en-
,ertained q number of Portland and
Astoria friends at her home on Je-
rome avenue on Tuesday evening Of
this week with a Five Hundred
Party" The house was handsomely
decorated. the color scheme being
green with shamrocks. During the
evening the guests we're entertained
with several musical selections and
| with o reading given by Mrs Stanley
Of Portland. Al the close oi the card
playing, |. was found that Mrs.
Bowers oi Portland was the fortunate
winner Of the FIRST prize and Mrs.
Berns,cdt of this city the consolation
prize after which dainty luncheon
was served.
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Mrs. p. J. Brix. charminaly enter.
tanned the members Of the Ladies
|, Aid Society Of the Methods, Church
and 4 number Of invited friends on
Tuesday afternoon at her home on
Exchange street The house was
beautifully decorated, the parlors in a
proiusion of daffodils and the dining
room In green with shamrocks About
90 ladies' were In attendance and fully
enjoyed the afternoons entertainment.
An interesting musical and literary
program was rendered as follows:
instrumental solo. Miss osmundson,
vocal solo, Mrs. Bishop: instrumental
duet, Misses Osmnndson and Larsen;
reading, Mrs Hatch; instrumental
solo, Miss Leslie Carlton; instrument
tai soIo. Miss Larsen. During the af-
tcrnoon birthday club was organic
ed with membership Of a. An cx-
ceiient luncheon was served by the
hostess at the close Of the program,
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The cosy home Of Mr.. and Mrs. F,
II. Brix was the scene OF another de-
ligh,fui entertainment on Tuesday
evening when the Young People OF
the Methodist Church gave Fare
we'll Party there in honor OF Miss
Twidwell, who left on Saturday for
d new field OF church work. A Aprogram
consisting Of songs. readings and
muscial selections was rendered dur
ing the evening and a handsome bible
and a purse with substantial AMOUNT
enclosed was presented Miss Twid-
well as a token Of the esteem with
which she has been held by the mem
bers OF the church. Dainty refresh
ments were served to the many in
attendance.
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The Ladies Aid Society Of the
Baptist Church was pleasantly enter
tanned on Friday afternoon by Mrs.
Graham at her home on Exchange
street The hostess served dainty re-
treshments during the afternoon and
all present had an enjoyable time,
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On Thursday evening, March 18th,
at the Grace Episcopal Church, Mrs,
Bessa Amidon OF this city and Mr.. l..
Thomas Piper, Of Deep River, Wash,
were united in marriage by the Rev.
Seymour Short, pastor of that church.
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On Monday evening, March 10th, a
happy wedding took place at the
home Of Mrs, Hilma Larson on Grand
avenue, when Mrs. Larson and Mr..
Emanuel Svenson were united in mar
riage. The Rev Seymour Short, pas