The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1909-02-26
MANY Social Events.

Owosso was gay indeed, during the
week before Lent began. Almost every
club, social. literary and otherwise met,
dances were numerous and receptions
and parties plentiful Washington's
birthday was especially gay. The an
nual reception of the Shiawassee Chap
ter of the Daughters of the American
Revolution held at the large and beau
tiful home of Mr.. and Mrs. F. III. Gould
was attended by over one hundred
members and guests in the hours from
to 6 p. IN. The hall at the east en-
trance was darkened fromIthe sunlight
and lighted by candles, the walls being
draped with flags. The sparlor was
used to display Revolutionary and other
relics over century old. A British
cannon ball taken from the old Dudley
home in Boston, articles FRONT Madame
LeBruns collection, copies of old news
papers, powder horn and rifle owned
by Mrs A. E. Ferry's great grand
father, a spinning wheel belonging to
Mrs. A. II. Parkill were among the
| articles. Mrs. Winnie Waters and
Miss Lena Gregory had a valuable col
lection including whale oil lamps of
ancient date, bead work, muff, etc.,
and dozen others brought articles
which money could not buy from them.
Mrs. w. e. Collins exhibited a bed
spread made by her great great grand
mother that shows little if any effect
of its long existence. iDuring the after
noon Falice Parker, Virginia Miner and
Louise Gould dressed in Colonial cos
tune, played patriotic music and with
Emerson Greenman and Arthur Chris.
tian gave the original version of
Yankee Doodle"
| Tea was served in 100-year old cups
and saucers, and with the old fashioned
Black pound cake, cheese and waters
made up the luncheon Mrs. r. p Bige-
low as Martha Washington and Mrs.
s. T. VanDusen in Colonial costume
assisted in serving.
Owosso Council Knights of Columbus
| gave its third annual ball in the
armory, which was nicely decorated, a
portrait of George Washington holding
a prominent place. Miss Vera HASKELL
orchestra furnished music. A grand
march was led by Mr.. and Mrs Frank
Mcnamara. People from all parts of
the count. attended. Seventy five
couples participated in the fun.
Mr.. and Mrs J. o. Parker and Mr..
and Mrs Geo. M. Dewey were hosts
and hostesses to a company OF forty
| people at a six o'clock dinner at the
| Hotel National, FRIDAY evening, and at
cards at the home of the former after
| the dinner. Mrs. G. O. Loring and Mr..
c. l. Thomas won prizes.
| Mrs. H. d. Lyon and Mrs. H. G.
McGuineas entertained forty guests
most delightfully."- at six-hand euchre at
the home of the former. Water street
north Tuesday afternoon. The home
was prettily decorated. A luncheon
| was served at $50.
Miss Frances Nichols entertained
twenty eight young folks at Colonial
party, Friday, at her home on Ball
street, and Saturday afternoon fifteen
of the younger girls were u her
guests Lunches were served and
music and games enjoyed.
Owosso Lodge Eagles found its new
home taxed to it's full capacity by the
one hundred and fifty friends who
danced in the lodge room, played cards
in the parlors, drank punch and visited
| in the other rooms until o'clock.
Mrs. Harriet Wiswell was surprise
by twenty FIVE friends, Monday. at her
home on Hickory street, to celebrate her
18th birthday. Many tokens of love
were left to remind her of the &C.
| casion.
Mrs. III. Hawcroft, Fletcher street,
entertained the Alumni Clique at her
home on Fletcher street in honor OF Miss
Ada Walton who is to make her home
in Ohio. Miss Walton was presented
with two gold pieces.
Edward Carr entertained twenty
friends at his home on Oliver street
Friday evening. Music and recitations
following lunch and marshmallow
roast occupied the evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. V. Robinson enter
tanned the Quingenti club at their home
on Water street north, Wednesday
evening.
Owosso Lodge Elks'. hospitality was
enjoyed by a crowd that filled both
dance floors, used the billiard and pool
tables and spent very pleasant
evening