The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-02-05

Mrs. Albert W. Reed has issued invi-
tations for a reception to be held Fri
day afternoon, February Nineteenth at
her home, q South Thirteenth street.
The function will be complimentary to
Mrs. Frank l. Braffett
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Mrs. Margaret Brumfiei who resides
with Mr.. and Mrs. Willard Dye, 122
South Eleventh. street was pleasantly
surprised by a number of her friends
yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Brumfiel
celebrated her seventy-sixth birthday
anniversary. The hours were spent
with needlework and social converse
ton. Luncheon was served at five
O'Clock picnic fashion. The guests
we're, Mrs. Hall, Mrs. Herbert Fled
dsrjohn, Mrs. Charles Arrowsmith,
Mrs. Colbert OF Urbana, O., who IS
spending the winter with her daugh-
ter Mrs. Arrowsmith. Mrs. Munger,
Mrs. Dye and Mrs. Wettig.
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An event which is being looked for
ward to by a number Of persons in
this city is the dramatic recital to be
given Tuesday evening, February
ninth in the High School hall by Mr..
Charles F. Underhill.
The proceeds will be used to start
a Young Woman's Christian associa-
ton fund.
Mr.. Underhill comes we'll recon-
mended and no doubt will delight all
those who have the pleasure of hear
ing him. He brings to his task ex-
cellent abilities which show the re-
suit of refined training and liberal
culture. Although not technically an
actor, he possesses much of the pow
err and spirit which belong essentially
to the stage. In other words he man.
ages to identify himself with a charac-
ter in such way as to produce an illu-
sion. Yet it must not be inferred that
he attempts to make any ambitious dis
play of his talents as an actor. His
method is simply that of an elocution-
ist Mr.. Underhill, will present Dick
ems David Copperfield" at the recital
Tuesday evening. The public is cor
daily invited to attend.
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The engagement of Miss Grace Hoo
yer, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Hoover Of Spring Grove, and Mr.. Har-
ry Gallagher has been announced.
Miss Hoover Is a graduate of the class
of 'O6 Of the Richmond high school.
The wedding will probably take place
some time in March.
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Mrs. Fred Hedrick of Dayton, O., is
the guest of friends in this city for a
few days.
Mrs. George Eggemeyer and little
daughter OF East Main street were
guests of friends at Hagerstown yes
terday. ..E.,
Mrs. Alice Reid and Mr.. George
Reid have gone to Muncie for few
days visit. ...
An important social event for next
week Ia the reception to be given on
Wednesday by Mrs. Glen Gaar and
Mrs. Joseph Hill.
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Miss Esther Sittloh was honor guest
at an afternoon thimble party given
yesterday by Mrs. John Marshall at
her home on South Thirteenth street.
The hours we're spent in needlework
and with social conversation. A dainty
luncheon was served later in the after
noon A number OF social events will
probably be given for Miss Sittloh
whose marriage to Mr., George Bartcl
will take place soon.
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Mrs. Robert II. Dunaway enter
tanned Mrs. 9. A. Bonner Of Green's
burg at her home on North Nineteenth
street yesterday. A special meeting OF
the missionary society was held in
the afternoon, Mrs. Bonner addressing
the meeting. Several music numbers