The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-10-01
way in which every detail was carried

way III WHlcH every ueldll was carried
out
At the Baptist church was another
large gathering of young people and
students. The reception to the stu
| dents was given by the young peoples
society of the Baptist church. The
church rooms were prettily decorated
lin autumn leaves and ferns, and
musical program was enjoyed, Mrs.
Roy Holmes contributing vocal selec-
TONS Old fashioned games were an
other feature of amusement for the
guests and following the program re-
freshments were served, the affair re-
fecting great credit on those in charge.
The chairman of the different commit
tees were Miss Lulu Goodwin decora-
tons; Miss Grace Cain, entertainment,
and Miss Alma Wachtler, refreshments.
At the Presbyterian church very
unique reception was given the new
students by the Christian Endeavor
society and the Sunday school, the
affair being ghost party. Very real
istic white beings metthe guests at
the door and pointed out the way
where they were met by others of the
white gowned figures who had still
) more information as to what to do
and where to go. During the early
part of the evening, the church rooms
were lighted only by jack lanterns,
"a detail that added much to the
unique occasion. Games were played
later in the evening and refreshments
served about seventy-five students and
members being present. Miss Ruth
Williams, as chairman of the social
committee, had the evening in charge
and was assisted by Miss Minnie
Parker and Miss Hazel Schoelkopf.
The Christian Endeavor society and
the Willing Workers Bible class of
the Christian church entertained about
eighty students last night at the church
parlors, which We're prettily decorated
in autumn vines and sumac leaves. 4
musical program given by ladies'
quartet of students from Lake Crys-
tai, Misses Edith Million, Maiide
Way, Sue and Jane Hughes, was
greatly enjoyed also recitations by
Earl King and Winnifred Anderson.
Miss Lula Steifenhofer acted as or
ganist.
The evening was in charge of Miss
Sadie Blake, chairman of the commit
tee of arrangements, assisted by
lGladys Morrison, Louise Shoemaker
and Coral Barnard, and was one Of
the most delightful in the history of
the two organizations.
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II. j. jaeger of Owatonna was in the
city over night.
i I. F. Mccarthy of Waseca was in
the city over night.
Miss Nellie Graves of Clark, S. D.,
is visiting in the city.
Charles Sohre of Good Thunder was
"a visitor in the city today.
G.. M. Moore of Jackson was local
visitor yesterday and today.
Mr.. Kolby and wife of Minnesota
Lake were in the city, over night.
H. L. Sheperd was among the James
vile visitors in the city yesterday,
Henry Lynch of ST. Clair was a
Mankato visitor yesterday and today.
Mrs. L. o. Clements of Lamberton is
being entertained by Mankato friends.
Swan johnson visited his daughter at
Wilder for couple of days this week.
w. S. Vercoe of New Ulm trans
acted business here yesterday and to-
day.
Judson Jones of Cleveland was a
Mankato visitor yesterday and to-
day.
Frank II. Griffin, the editor of The
Good Thunder Herald, was in the city
today.
| E. E. Michaels of Beatrice, Neb.. i:
spending a couple of days in the city,
visiting friends.
Mr.. and Mrs 0. j. Finstad of Win
dom are guests of their numerous
Mankato friends.
George johnson, j. j. Hart and
Charles Wallerworks of Madelia spent
last night in the city.
w. +. Chambers of Redfeld is max
ing a few days business and pleasure
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| Governor A. O. Eberhart came down
! from st. Paul last evening and re-
turned to the capitol city today.
Mr.. and Mrs H. Szamet are enter
tanning H. Hirsch, who arrived last
evening for several days'.visit here.
| Mr.. and Mrs. j. Kjemsadd of Tay-
lor are making short visit with
| friends here, having arrived last even
| ing.
| Miss Mary Byrne of Kilkenny has
returned to her home after having
made a short visit with friends in
! Mankato.
T. G.. Krahm of Window was in the
city last evening on his return from
Nicollet where he was the guest of
relatives.
Miss Kate Hubbard will return this
evening from Minneapolis, where she
has been the guest of friends during
a month past.
Eugene Wilson, advance representa-
tive of "Wyoming," is in the city.
The play will be presented at Man
kato Theatre on Oct |.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. i. Seymour, for
merly of this city and now residents
of New Ulm, arrived this morning for