The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-05-07
From Wednesdays Daily.
An exchange Party"

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From Wednesdays Daily.
An Exchange Party"
Apropos of the idea that women are
making good in so many of the oc-
equations heretofore filled by men, and
considering the fact that very pointed
suggestions have been made to the
end that men should assume some
of the tasks supposed to belong to
the feminine world, hostess has plan
ned very novel form of entertainment
along these lines that is sure to be
tally as regards fun and merriment.
The affair could most appropriately
be called an ''exchnge party" for the
women are given fifteen minutes in
which to write on business subjects,
such as stock investment, starting a
store, buying property, while the men
are each invited to write a recipe such
as angel food, chicken salad etc, as
stated on a slip of paper which he is to
draw For this contest the judges
will need sympathy of everyone pres.
ent so difficult and arduous will be
their duties. Another interesting con.
| test is to give each man hem to
sew, while the women sharpen pencils
the men in each case are to Judge of
| the handiwork of the women and VISA
versa. There are many other exchange
tasks that may be thought of thai
would be equally amusing and appro-
pirate While it is not a new idea
sport as generally, in each company,
! will be found at least one of the
stronger sex who is absolutely color
blind, but who will be gifted as 20 ar
rangement and style. And again if the
men are asked to make buttonhole
it is almost sufficient amusement for
the whole evening, the only difficulty
being, in that it is hard to find a
corresponding task for the ledies. Is
it because the women can do so many
things creditably? Women are rather
awkward at rolling umbrellas however,
and few can use clappers. Try them on
these. A chatting dish supper is quite
Cut DtSb W otINt lOl SUN cIlIeIId1U-
ment, the men assisting if they can,
otherwise they may be allowed to
hinder.
Observe Mothers Day.
Most fitting is the white carnation
as the symbol of Mothers Day."
/ which date is fixed for the second
Sunday in May. Everyone is reminded
although not urged to wear the flower
symbol, its whiteness meaning purity,
its lasting qualities, faithfulness; its
fragrance, love: its wide field of
growth, for charity; it's form for
beauty.
The observance of tine day this
year is the second annual recognition
and Judging from the POPULARITY and
widespread interest. it is likely to be-
come permanent institution.
The purposes of the observance of
! the day are far-reaching, and it is
hoped that the Inauguration of such
day will be a means of reviving all
dormant filial love, and act as balm
for any family arrangements to
serve as day of remembering family
ties by those who are separated; and
through the wearing of the carnation
to form fraternity of family love.
Such q custom observed annually
would brighten the lives of many
mothers in numberless ways. If in.
deed it only served as means for
the absent one to send letter or
perhaps a gift for the mother Surely
the day would have blessed purpose
and would be worthy of all its hopes.
{ The first year in California the day
was made veritable flower carnival,
and business houses distributed thou
sands of carnations during the day.
| What prettier idea could be thought
of than for the day to be celebrated
as one when mothers would receive
gifts and letters and feel that they
+. were entitled to do the thing that
was nearest to the heart as rest
and recreation
Interesting st. Paul Wedding.
OF interest to many Mankato people
is the wedding of Miss Margaret
Schroeder of this city, to Otto Schmidt
of st. Paul, which occurred this morn
ing at ten o'clock at St. Andrews
church. st. Paul. The ceremony was
performed by Father Arctander. The
bride was prettily attired in a travel
ing gown of blue, and the couple We're
attended by Miss Eva Grady and
Charles Katzenberger Miss Schroeder
is the daughter of Mrs. Frank Schroe-
der of Sixth street, and is very pop
ular among her large circle of friends
The groom, Mr.. Otto Schmidt, is con-
nected with the Review Printing com
pany of st. Paul, where he is held in
much esteem. A wedding breakfast