The Detroit times., 1908-03-07

The Business Mems club OF the
First Congregational church will give
dinner in the Hotel fuller. Monday
evening, at 6 o'clock, and 1t is ex-
pected that some 100 members will be
present. The principal address OF the
evening will be by the Rev. Or. Boyd,
the new pastor OF the First Presbyter-
ian church. The Rev. Gaius Glenn At
l<ins. ID. D.. OF the First Congregational
church, will speak on the Congrega-
tional Brotherhood, the national con
vention of which will be held In De-
troit In June. The music for the even
ing will be furnished by John Akin
son. baritone, and Fred Fraser, tenor
soloists Of the First Congregational
church.
The fifty-third annual children's
costume carnival was given In Stras-
burg's dancing academy Friday even
ing. when 800 children from to l6
years, were on the floor in garbs ofiall
colors and kinds. The grand march
was led by the smallest four children,
guided by III. A. Strasburg, principal,
and his sister, Mrs. Adele Strasburg
Hyde, associate principal. Serpentine
and confetti battles were pretty fea-
tnres of the evening and a mad scram-
BILE for toys. followed by dinner, closed
the entertainment. Among the specta-
tors were two greatgrandmothers
who took part in Strasburg's children's
parties over half a century ago.
The. officers of River Rouge Hive,
l.. o. #. NJ. of the World. Mrs. Van
Avery, commander. we're installed
Tuesday evening. March 5. by Alberta
Droelle. Mrs. Moran acting as mistress
OF ceremonies, and Delray Guards act
ing as escorts. A fine literary and
musical program was presented. fol
lowed by fancy drill by the Lillian
HOLSTER Guards. Refreshments were
served.
The ladies OF the Detroit District
Woman's Home Missionary society of
the Methodist church will give a
shower for the Deaconesses home,
Saturday from to s o'clock.
fourth neighborhood dancing par
ty will be given on st. Patrick's dav.
March IL, in Wizards dancing acad-
envy. Owing TO the size of the hall.
the attendance has been limited IL
about 40 couples.
Mrs. l.. Lamborn will give progress
sive pedro party Tuesday afternoon at
e,eleek In her home. No. 81 Lafay
ette-ave.. for the benefit of member
OF Banner Hive. No. 2, l.. o. T. NJ. OF
the World.
On Wednesday evening. March II !.
Banner Have urges all members TO be
present to enjoy the surprises In store
for them. The following ladies have
charge of the committee for the Good
OF the ORDER Mesdames White. Nc
Donald, Gorst, Courdray and Siebert.
One Of the early spring weddings
will be that OF Miss Mabel Kidner,
niece OF Edward Beck. OF No. 219
Iongfellow-ave.. TO A. V. Cousins.
which takes place In April. Mrs. j.
n. Cousins, OF No. 1893 Avery-ave.,
gave a linen shower for Miss Kidner
Friday afternoon, and Miss Austin. of
sidney-ave., entertains for Miss Kid
ner Saturday afternoon.
Announcement has been made OF the
engagement OF Miss Alma NoeiSer.
daughter OF Mrs. Joseph J. Noeker,
and Peter J. Monaghan, Mr.. Monag-
han is member OF the law firm o.,
Monaghan q Monaghan, and a broth
er of George f. Monaghan. whose mar
rage to Miss Alice Kotcher was cele-
brated last week.
Mrs. Charles Sheldon Mcdonald.
who sailed for Naples last week. will
spend few weeks In Italy and Sicily
before making an automobile trip
through France. She will return home
In June.
| Miss Marjorie Mellish will give a
Il A THOUGHT !