The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-03-27

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home on North Eleventh street. Mis-
sions in Africa" was the subject OF a
aper read by Mrs. Arthur Smith. An
interesting feature of the program was
a letter, read by Mrs. Harry Mather,
which had been sent by missionary
in China. Mrs. Isaac M. Hughes gave
well prepared paper on Systematic
Giving" After the program bus
mess session followed. 1t was decid-
ed not to hold an Easter market, as is
the usual custom. An Easter fund.
however, was started at this meeting,
each member contributing. At the
close Of the melting Mrs. Winchester
served a luncheon and a social hour
followed. April thirtieth, Mrs. How
ard Dill will entertain the society at
her home on North D street.
1.-The Progress of Missions was the
subject for paper read yesterday by
Mrs. Elizabeth Porter at a meeting of
the missionary society of the Reid Me-
mortal church. There was large at
tendance, reports of the treasurer
showing a gain over last year. April
first the society will hold social at
the church. A reception will also be
held in the church parlors, Saturday
evening. April third. by the women of
the church. for the visiting members
who will be here for the dedication of
the new window, Sunday, April fourth.
The next regular meeting Of the Or
ganization will be held Friday after
noon. April thirtieth. in the church
parlors.
The members of the aid society of
the Second Presbyterian church were
delightfully."- entertained Friday after
noon by Mrs. Robert Dunnaway at her
home, 315 North Nineteenth street.
The affair was in the nature of a thin
BILE party. Music, games and social
conversation made the afternoon a
most enjoyable one. A number of the
guests participated in a guessing con-
test, fhih occasioned much pleasure.
At the close of the affair dainty
luncheon was served by Mrs. Dunaway.
The LADIES' of the 6. A. R. were
pleasantly entertained yesterday aft
ernoon by Mrs. Margaret sharket.
Needlework and social conversation
were features of the afternoon. Mrs.
Martin Bailey will entertain the ladies
in two weeks.
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The Athenaea Literary society was
entertained Friday afternoon by Mrs.
e. G. Hill, at her home on East Main
street. Forty members were in at
tendance An excellent program was
given. 1.-THE Mission Of the Short
Story" was given in pleasing man.
ner by Mrs. Erie Reynolds. Mrs. Nora
Iredell came next on the program, CIV
ing talk on Use and Abuse of Leis
ure' The discussion of the papers
was led by Mrs. Clarence Hadley, in
stead of Mrs. Turner Hadley. the lat
ter being absent from the city. Roll
call. What I Like About my Best
Friend was responded to by all the
EN- was served.
A large number of persons attended
the Silver" social given last evening
in the parlors of the First Presbyter-
ian church by the Junior Helpers. An
excellent program was given. Miss
Mary Mather. Miss Ruth Scott and
Miss Cornelia Shaw played a very
pretty violin trio. This was followed
by piano solo rendered by Miss
Esther Coate. A "Nocturne" written
by Bohn was played on the piano by
Miss Mary Clements. Miss Bessie
Adams played very pretty instru-
mental number written by Sinding
and entitled Rustic of Spring" A
duet was given by Miss Donna Parke
and Miss Bessie Adams. After the
program social time followed. Light
refreshments were served. The church
parlors We're beautifully decorated
with flowers and ferns. The affair