East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-02-22

ever popular game Of military 800"
was played, and the merry battle for
the first flags ran high-at the close
Of the fray two forts were tied as to
number Of flags won, and an extra
game was played to decide the win
ners, who were Miss Gertrude Sheri-
dan, Miss Eva Froome, Mrs. Clarke
Nelson and Mrs. Richard Mayberry.
Miss Froome was also the recipient
of guest prize.
The Sans Souci club will meet on
next Monday evening with Mrs. Leona
Thompson.
Mrs Thomas c. Taylor will enter
tain at dinner this evening at the
Hotel Pendleton in honor Of the
birthday anniversary of Mr.. Taylor.
Mrs. Hart Of Hilgard, is visiting at
the home of Mr.. G. w. Phelps.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Taylor and
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson Brock have is
sued invitations for cards on next
Tuesday evening at the home of the
latter on North Main tsreet.
Brides of the last six years, during
the residence OF Mrs. Thomas Warner
In Pendleton, were her guests on
Thursday afternoon at a white ele-
phant" party in honor of Miss Eva
Froome. There were also present a
few unmarried guests, who Were close
friends of Miss Froome. Each
brought, at the request of the hostess,
a piece of poetry composed to the
bride-elect, also some article, secure
ly wrapped in tissue paper that had
been a white elephant" on their
hands. On each package a number
was placed and slips of paper bearing
the corresponding numbers were given
to the guests, who in turn handled
each package carefully, trying to
guess its contents. At the end of a
given time the one guessing the great
est number correctly was awarded
prize, also the privilege of making
the first draw of the white elephants
before unfolding its contents. Each
each guest following with draw, and
as each white elephant was revealed,
there was spontaneous burst of
laughter. Mrs AL Slusher carried off
the honor of guessing the greatest
number of white elephants correctly,
and was awarded the prize. Miss
Froome also received a small token
of friendship from the hostess. AS
slsting Mrs Warner in the afternoon
pleasure We're Mrs. William Thomp-
son, Mrs. Eugene Vaughan. Mrs. d. c.
McNabb and Mrs. Fred Shoemaker
The past week in society has work.
ed up in crescendo from scarcely a !
ripple to a whirl of gaiety, owing
probably. to the fact that Lent Is not |
far distant Many companies Of this
week were devoted to Miss Froome,
the first of which was given on Mon
day afternoon by Mrs d. c. McNabb |
and Mrs. John Adams at the home of |
the former on East Lewis street |
Progressive 800" was played at
eight tables. At the close of the |
game Mrs Thomas Spohr scored |
highest on points and was awarded |
first prize. Miss Froome also being |
the recipient of a gift from the hos
tesses Mrs. McNabb and Mrs, Adams |
were assisted during the afternoon by |
Mrs. E. r. Swinburn and Mrs. Eu-
gene Vaughan. This afternoon sec
ond party was given by Mrs. McNabb |
and Mrs. Adams when they enter
tained about 40 guests.
Mrs. Frederick Shoemaker has is
sued invitations for a Swastika party |
at Eagles hall, on Friday, February |
2S. Cards will form the afternoons
entertainment.
A Jolly company of the week was
given last evening by Mrs. Lee Moor
house when she entertained large
of the teachers of the city
schools at cards Military 800"
formed a pleasant pastime. the sue
cessful fort defenders being Miss !