Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-12-03
SOCIAL AFFAIRS

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r. w. Bahnsen Banqueted. - F. w
Bahnsen, who recently returned with
his family from an extended European
tour, was rendered a dinner az the
Harper last evening by company OF
| friends whom he entertained six
months ago just before his departure
on his trip abroad With two excep-
| tons all who were present at the for
mer functions were gathered about the
board again last evening, and it proved
| a most enjoyable occasion in all re-
spects. The menu was one of the
best ever served in the Harper, the
decorations which reflected the fine
taste of Miss Elizabeth McHugh being
pleasing feature. Hon. T. j. Medili
officiated as POSTMASTER, Mr.. Bahnsen
and his brother, John Bahnsen of
Checota, I. T., being the guests of
honor. There being no set program
the short speeches of congratulatory
order were delivered by all present,
after Phil Mitchell and Robert Rex
dale had set the pace. A quintet com
posed of Gus Tegeler, w. H. Dart, G. A.
Price. w. H. Reck and j. H. Trimble
enlivened the event with a number of
vocal selections adapted to the occa
sion. When Mr.. Bahnsen arose %
acknowledge the honor paid him he
was given a greeting that came from
| the hearts Of his entertainers, and in
of the points of interest, many of them
of historic Importance he had visited
and in conclusion referred to the
bonds of friendship and good fellow
ship that bound him TO Rock Island
of his happiness in being home again
and of the qualification it always af
fords to a traveller in a strange land
| to know that at home he has good
| friends who are waiting to welcome
him back. Those present were; F. w
BahnseH, John Bahnsen, T. J. Medill
Phil Mitchell. Charles McHugh, r. X
| Swan, G. A. Price. Gus Tegeler, J. H
| Trimble, W. H. Dart. w. H. Reck, DIR
G. L. Eyster. B. c. Hartz. Carl Hellpen
stell. Robert Rexdale. DIR. ]. r. Hol
lowbush, DR.. J. P. Comegys, II I. Simp
son.
Pupils in RecitaI.-The piano pupil!
,of Miss Bessie Noftsker will give +;
recital at her home this evening. The
following program will be given:
March, Aux Flambeaux (ScotsoI
Clark)-Jean WEIGH. Margaret Myers
Mary Graves, Marion Cleayeland.
Enchanted Bells, Rustic Froli,
(Krogmann)-Ellen Thompson.
Rocking Horse (GurletD-Margare
Searle.
Duet, "Gaily Chanting Walt" Eliza
beth Babcock and Ellen Thompson.
THE Ghost in the Chimney" "Danc
of the Sea-Dragons" (Kullah)-Mariol
Cleaveland.
Duet, "Capriccio" (Guriett) -Helel
and Lucille Hazard.
Folk Song (KohleD-Miriam Wake
Happy Little People" (Sartorio)-
Margaret Myers.
Violin Solo-'Third Air" Dancla
Frances Rhoads
THE Little Prince" Robins Lu
LADY," tGrogmann) - Elizabeth Bal
cock.
Moonlight Se7enade," Uange) =
Ellen Thompson, Leland Mahaff,
: Lucille Hazard, Miriam Walker
Sweet Evening STAR Polonaist
: (Lone)-Jean Welch.
Duet, THE Pixies on the Water
Miriam Walker and Lucille Hazard
: "The Pixies Drill" Chase of tn
i Butterflies (Dennee)-Mary Grave
!. Duet. christmas Dance (She
. wood)-Jean WEIGH and Margart
Myers.
Il The Cello Player-Leland Mahaffy.
Heather Rose" Uange)NLuci
Hazard.
Wedding March," (Mendelssohn)
!. Margaret Myers, Jean WEIGH. Mario
Cleaveland, Mary Graves.
introduced to Tri-city -Soeiety.-Mr
A. H McCandless at her home, 81
Twenty-thirI street, is this afternoc
hostess to brilliant company of Il
! Fcity ladies at a party to introduce h
5 daughter, Miss Marion McCandless,
: tri-city society, a company of abo'
: 300 calling between the hours of ar
: 6 to enjoy her hospitality. Mrs. ar
: Miss McCandless- are being assiste
by Mesdames Frank Mixter. T.
Davis, William Reck. William Mel
] tyre, H. H. Cleaveland, Allan Welc