The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-12-03

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on the scene of action in case of any
emergency or accident, and was not
ionly there to direct, but also to lend
a hand in whatever capacity he could
best assist. 1t was as superintendent
of the Allegheny division, said Mr..
Patterson, "that Carnegie conceived
the idea of substituting iron for wood
in the construction of railroad bridges,
and which was the real beginning OF
his extensive steel interests, that has
given him his place in the world of
finance"
Other short talks were given and the
dinner event was so thoroughly en-
joyed, that it was with much reluct-
ance thai the guests took their de-
parture. Those present were l.. Pat
terson, H. A. Paterson, w. H. Rabe,
u. A. Berquist, H. A. Blasting, L. F.
Dard, B. c. Caine, Jay Sherk, P. H.
Kelly, w. j. Morawitz, C. A. Wyatt, j.
p. Johnson, A. j. Nelson and H. j.
Rabe.
tdlnQIOue faIty.
/ A social event that was both de-
lightful and unique, was the Palm
drone party, given on Saturday even
ing by Professor and Mrs. II. E. Her
Wig at their home on Hinckley street
in honor of Mrs. Hervig's sister, Miss
Bertha Cubley of Chicago.
Many very enjoyable features for
the amusement and entertainment
of the guests had been planned
but perhaps the most interesting
of all was the novel palm
drone guessing contest, each guest be-
ing given list of palindrones to
be solved in a specified length of
time. Other games, although not
quite as intellectual in character, but
which were none thu less enjoyable,
were played, among them, bright
idea," proverbs and silent mirth.'
Honors for the palindrone contest
were awarded to V. A. Tenney, while
c.. e. Phillips was conceded to have
had the brightest idea" Miss Maud
Breuer, as magician of the evening,
introduced very delightful feature of
mysticism that highly amused the
guests, and piano selections were de-
ightfully rendered by Miss Blanche
Fletcher and Miss Margaret Gillespie.
| AT the conclusion of the games and
contests, the guests enjoyed deli
cious luncheon, covers being laid for
twelve. The dining room was most
artistically decorated, the table being
conferred with tall floral spire of
trailing vines, underneath which was
basket of flowers and ferns. Pink
ribbons extended from the center to
each place, which was attached a
dainty place card of Puritan design,
the ribbons being cut by each gentle
man for his partner.
So pleasantly did the evening pass,
that the Sabbath was infringed upon
before the hour of departure arrived,
the guests in leaving voting their
host and hostess very delightful enter
tanners.
Reception for Governor and Wife.
Minneapolis Tribune: Governor and
Mrs. A. o. Eberhart were honor guests
at reception given Monday evening
| in the Art Galleries of the Minnesota
college. In the receiving line were
Governor and Mrs. Eberhart, Rev. and
Mrs. E. o. Stone, Miss Hilvin Franzen,
and Professor Oscar Jacobson A mu-
steal program was given by Professor
+. E. Peterson, Miss Elizabeth Munson,
and Mr. Charles Enquist. Short ad-
dresses were given by MIR. c. G.
Schultz, state superintendent of pub
lie instruction, Rev. Stone, president
of the board of directors, Governor
Eberhart Professor o. Jacobson, and
Miss Franzen. Refreshments were serv-
! ed by the college girls.
The reception was given for the pur-
pose of organizing new MINNEAPOLIS
and st. Paul art society aud the fol-
lowing officers were selected: Presi-
dent, Miss Hilvin Franzen, ST. Paul ];
first viee.president, Mrs. P. P. Quist !;
second vice:president, Mrs. A. T. Sea-
!shere;1 secretary, Professor Oscar ia
! c6bson. The following were elected
/ the board of trustees: DR.. Joshua
/ Larson, Mrs. Frank Nelson and Miss
Agnes Peterson. Governor and Mrs
Eberhart and Mr.. and Mrs. G.. G.
Schultz are on the list of charter mem
bers.
The organization O. .lis society is
! the result of the efforts of Professor
Oscar Jacobson, who recently came
from Yale university, to take charge
of the art department at the Minneso-
ia college.
The aim of the new art society is
to arrange a series of art lectures dur
ing the winter, as well as to arrange
for an art exhibition, work for the
elevation of taste in art, and give sup
port to the Minnesota art department.
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Colonel Neff on $500"
Lake Crystal Union: Miss Lou Bur-
rows and Judge Wood gave card
party called 800" As to the mean
ing of the game we are as ignorant as
rabbit. But we suppose the crowd
keeps ON playing and counting until the
number 900" is reached before the
end of game is ended Then
comes refreshments and good