The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-11-19

brick of ice cream had a red star in
the center-indicative of one point of
the star-the office held by Mrs. Eber-
hart in the lodge
Dancing was INDUCED in by the
young people while Governor Eberhart
was escorted to the Buttermakers' con-
vention and addressed that body, re-
turning later in the evening.
Governor Eberhart is a past patron
of the Eastern Star lodge here and is
also past worshipful master in the
Mankato Masonic lodge.
The beautiful flag used in decorating
tie stage of the lodge room was made
by Mrs. T. j. Gardner and was a
work of art.
| The committee in charge of the re-
ception to Governor and Mrs. Eberhart
J was Mrs. T. J. Gardner, Mrs. Ner-
bovig, Mrs. Szamet, Mrs. Jewson, Mrs.
Oleson, and Mrs. Walker. The occa-
sion was one long to be remembered in
Eastern Star circles, Governor Eberhart
left for st. Paul this morning.
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Wedding in Hebron.
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cannot wait until next week to tell of
news of pleasant nature affecting a
member of the west side colony in
this city. Announcements will he
sent out tomorrow of the marriage of
Miss Josephine Johnson, daughter of
Toh 70 ~
of Nicollet county. Mr. Drake will
take his bride away with his tomorrow
after their marriage at the residence
Of Mr. Johnson, and after Dec. Is
they will be at home at Hebron" the
fine farm home which the fortunate
groom has prepared for his bride. Miss
Johnson has made an excellent record
as teacher in the school of this coun-
ty, her last work being done at Morgan
and will carry with her to her new
home the concentrations of many pu-
pills and parents elsewhere as well as
of her immediate friends in this city
Mr.. Drake is a resident of Hebron
township, where he is well and favor
ably known, and has friends in Man
kato.
Entertained Her Young Friends.
/ Miss Helen Patterson entertained
eighteen of her little friends at one
o'clock dinner today, in honor of hel
fifth birthday. The dining table was
prettily centered with basket OF
pink carnations and ferns and ribbons
a pink radiating from it to each
place, where tiny basket held, con
cealed among the flowers, favor fol
each one of the little people. A menu
especially appropriate for the very
youngest members of society, was
thoroughly enjoyed and included a
birthday cake with pink roses and
candles. Each little guest was also
favored with an individual birthday
cake upon which was single pink
candle in rose cup. Following the
dinner, the children enjoyed an hours
auto ride, and the remainder of the
afternoon was spent in games and
birthday festivities. r"
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Mrs. katherine Gray VIII Sing
| As there are many WHO have not
yet had an opportunity of hearing Mrs.
katherine Gray, who is now perma
nently located in Mankato, the an
nouncement that she is to sing tonight
: at the recital at the Baptist church.
will be received with much pleasure by
a large number of people.
Mrs. Gray will sing number of
selections and assist in the recital pro-
gram which is to be given by Miss
Sara Ruth Bates, impersonator and dia-
lect reader.
High School Reception.
Tonight, at the high school building,
occurs the reception to the pupils Civ
en- by Superintendent and Mrs. f. j.
Sperry, Principal and Mrs. j. G. Norby
and the school faculty The members OF
the school board and wives, also Pro-
lessor and Mrs. J. NJ Mcconnell are to
be present. The reception, which is
to be an informal one will include
games, a short program and chalk
talk by Gilbert Fletcher.
Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin Taylor Enter
tain.
Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin Taylor and
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles A. Wyatt en-
tertained informally last night in hon
or of Mr.. and Mrs. j. C. Cressy. Five
hundred was played at four tables and
honors were won by Mrs. Paul Barney
and Charles r. Butler.
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Elks' Social Tonight.
The first of series of social af-
fairs which the Elk lodge is planning
to give this season to members and
friends occurs tonight. Following a
short talk by Congressman Davis of
st. Peter dancing will begin at nine
o'clock. Lamms orchestra will fur
nish the music.
Adams-Capron Wedding.
Mrs. Lettie Adams of st. Louis. Mo-,
and Fred Capron of Hamlin county,
S. d., were united in marriage in this
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