The Mankato free press., 1909-12-10
From Fridays Daily.
Surprise Birthday Event.

Jul APAioS lAuoy A$VSAl.
Mrs. H. A. Race was guest of honor
at a surprise birthday event given
yesterday afternoon by her daughter,
Mrs. P. H. Kelly. at her home on
Hanover street. The affair was in cele-
bration of Mrs. Races seventy seventh
birthday, and was thoroughly enjoyed
by hostess and guests. The decorations
were a pretty arrangement of pink car
nations, white hyancinths and ferns
and covers were placed for seven. Mrs.
Race was presented with a birthday
gift from each one of her guests in
honor of the occasion, and following
the birthday dinner delightful social
afternoon was spent in "reminiscences
of old times. Mrs Race also received
the best of kind wishes for continued
health and happiness. 81 r}%%s
The out of town guests were Mrs.
Harris Cummings, Mrs. NJ. f. Foot
and Mrs. O. NJ. Owens of Eagle Lake.
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Entertained For Her Sister.
Mrs. John Donahue entertained yes
terday afternoon at her home on Fifth
street, in honor. of her sister, Mrs. Alex
Winslow of Minneapolis, vino is in the
city as guest of relatives. The decora-
tions were of pink chrysanthemums
and also a pretty effect in candles.
Five hundred was, played; the highest
honors being won by Mrs. w. B.
Davies, and the consolation prize by
Miss Grace Comstock At the con-
clusion of the game a delicious lunch
con was served.
Spinning Party. @e
| Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Wilcox enter
tanned a party of friends with spin
ming party in honor of Mr.. and Mrs.
James McGafveyt of Sherbrook, Can.
The parlor was. decorated with red
roses and asparagus ferns. Mrs. E. M
Call won first prize in contest and
Miss Lizzie Richards second. There
were several musical selections, after
which dainty refreshments were served
Entertained Star Circle.
Mrs. f. l.. Stephan, Mrs. F.. w
Bates, Mrs. Thomas Davidson and Mrs
E. P. Rutan entertained the Star Circle
iof the Eastern Star yesterday after
f, noon at the. home of Mrs. Stephan
on Center street. A social season.
which included sthimble bee. and. re-
freshments, were features of the very
enjoyable afternoon.
Entertained the T. e. {. rs.
Miss Floy Ball entertained the at.
c. c. T.'s Wednesday night at her
home in North .tMankato. A delight.
full social evening was spent and
music was also enjoyed. Refreshments
were served -
Class Party. 80
The junior class OF the high school
are to give class party tonight at
the school building. Games Sjwill be
played and refreshments will be- served.
A number of teachers will also attend
the affair. r.
George Hoerr took a trip to st.
Paul this morning.
Charles M. Macbeth is in Chicago
on business trip.
c. D. OFT and wife of eAmboy were
in the city Yesterday. s. -
F. E. Hitchcox of St Paul was in
the city this afternoon.
B. d. Smith left this afternoon for
New York City, on business.
Mrs. Pumille Harrington of Luverne
was in the city this afternoon.
A. w. McDaniels of Redwood Falls
was Mankato visitor today.
II. +. Carney went yesterday to Min
neapolis for a short business visit.
Miss Kate Hubbard Is. in Mime
apolis for few days visit with friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Carroll of Wi
mona were visitors in the city over
night. f Z.
Laus> Anderson and Carl Buske, who
live near Madison Lake, visited the city
today. sa
Mrs. ]. X. Tanner of Fairmont and