Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-03-18

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ST. Patrick's BaI.-The st. Patrick 8
day ball given last evening by the
st. Joseph branch of the Western
Catholic union was one of the best
attended celebrations of its kind ever
given here, there being over 200 coup
les in attendance The ball took
place at the Industrial hall and the
anniversary of Ireland's patron
saint was fittingly celebrated by the
many sons and descendants of sons
of Old Erin, who were present. The
ball was the 43rd one of its nature
conducted by the local branch of the
Catholic union. Schieberls orchestra
furnished music for the dancers and
the celebraters tripped the light fam
tastic well into the wee hours of the
night. The committee which had
charge of the affair was made up Of
]. w. Cavanaugh, Frank Meenan, John
E. Murrin, Charles r. Wheelan. John
McGinnis, Patrick ]. Kinney. Charles
j. Larkin and Daniel Corken. P. +.
Meenan was in charge of the floor.
Alumni Plans Banquet.-The alumni
of the University of Chicago held a
meeting last evening at the home of
Miss Irene Don, 1918 Second avenue.
Plans were discussed at this time for
a banquet to be given by the tri-city
alumni to the students attending the
University of Chicago who spend their
| spring vacation in the three cities
The place has not yet been decided
upon and the exact date of the affair
has not been set. The alumni of the
university in the city have a formal
Organization, of which George Perrin
is president and Miss Don acting sec
tretary in the absence of the regular
secretary, Miss Mabel Payne. Pleas
ure was combined with business las
evening and the business session was
FOLLOWED by social time, the hostess
serving refreshments.
| United Presbyterian Supper. - Thu
church had a congregational suppe
in the church parlors last evening
1.-The supper was arranged by the mel
of the congregation, and they servet
the guests. The tables were decora
tied with St. Patrick's day emblems
Miss Jessie Bogue favored the guest
with several readings, and music wa
lgiven during the serving of the supper
Following supper business session
was held and church finances were dis
'cussed.
~ Coffee Successful Affair.--The ladie
of the Central Presbyterian churc
conducted a very pleasant and SUI;
cessful coffee yesterday afternoo
from 8 to 6 at the home of Mrs.
M. Pearce, 1892 Fourth avenue, abou
100 ladies' calling during the afternoon
An informal program was given b
Master Robert Pearce and Miss Katl
crime Gest The house was decorate
in st. Patrick's day colors with gree
candles and ferns. The ladies realize
nice sum from the sale of cake.
cookies and dOughnuts.
Harmony Club Meets.-Mrs. J.
Gillespie, at her home, 421S Sevent
avenue, was the hostess yesterday
the members of the Harmony clul
: The house was prettily decorated
:, green and white in honor of st. Pa
r rick's day. Each lady was given
souvenir. In the games prizes WEI
r won by Mrs. Sifford Johnson, Mr.
Bert Naylon and Mrs. Williams. A
ter the games nice lunch was serve
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