The Mankato free press., 1909-03-26
From Tuesdays Daily.
Pussy Willow Decorations.

DOWl OF pussy WILLOWS together Will
some scarlet flower may occupy the
center of the dining table, while tall
vases holding still more of the will
lows should occupy conspicuous places
in the hail. Oh the landing and in the
living ,and drawing rooms. Shaded
candles or fairy lamps will help much
in the carrying out of the color and
flower scheme as every appointment
must, as far as possible, be in keeping
with the soft effect of the pussy will
low itself. The place cards too, ad-
NIT of opportunities for unique eff
fects with pen or brush in designs of
willows or of the real pussy.
MENU.
Lobster cocktail
Cream of celery soup
Salmon croquettes
Potato roses
Lettuce and asparagus tip salad
Blood orange sherbet
Black coffee Cake
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Checker Club Social
Mr. and Mrs William c. Wood en-
tertained the Blue Earth Checker club
last evening at their home on Walnut
street. the affair being in honor of the
seventh anniversary of their wedding
Progressive checkers were played at
four tables. and the guests included
G. H. Whitcomb. w. d. Keith of
North Mankato: w. w. Smith, S.
Yendes, V. A. Tenney. John r. Bowen
and Anton Osten The championship
was won by w. w. Smith, who lost
only two games during the evening;
w. D. Keith and V. A. Tenney were
tied for second place, losing only three
games. The hostess served delicious
lunch and was assisted by Mrs. E. NJ
Zuel and Mrs. Anton Osten.
The checker club is spending some
very enjoyable evenings and the meet,
ing last night was felt by the mem.
bers to have been an unusually pleas
urable affair.
Royal Arcanum to Entertain. ,..,...
The Royal Arcanum are to devote
this evening to ladies' night, and the
has arranged for very en-
joyable affair. Lamm's orchestra will
furnish music for those who care to
dalice, and arrangements have also
been made for card playing, SO that
there will be amusement for everyone.
The ladies are to bring basket lunch
and coffee is to be served by the
lodge. This unique way in which to
serve refreshments is very enjoyable
one, as much fun and social element
always enters into it and most
pleasurable evening is in anticipation.
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Pleasant Parcel Shower.
A parcel shower which came in the
nature of a complete surprise was
given Miss Alice Evans last evening
at her home on Pleasant street. Miss
Evans is one of the future brides to- be
and the very happy affair last night
was given her by twenty five of her
young friends. The rooms were very
artlstically decorated in red and white
carnations and also festooned with red
hearts. The parcel shower included
gifts of every description and the
event was one long to be remembered.
Refreshments were also served.
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Birthday Anniversary.
Yesterday was Mrs w. L. Edwards
anniversary, and in honor of
the occasion Officer Edwards arranged
and carried out surprise upon her.
He invited i'll about fifteen couples, and
the evening was spent in playing
cards. Assisted by his daughter, he
produced refreshments, and the affair
was very enjoyable one. Some of
the guests brought gifts for Mrs. Ed
wards, as remembranccs of the dav
Entertain Church Division.
Mrs. Harry Alleman of State street
the Second division of the
Episcopal church this afternoon at a
thimble bee in honor of her aunt, Mrs.
Z. .. Alleman of Omaha, who is visit
ing her, and who formerly belonged
to the division. Refreshments were
served and a number of outside
friends and neighbors were also en-
tertained
Entertained For Mrs. Little.
Mrs. Fred Force entertained infonn-
ally last evening in honor of Mrs.
Orange Little of Eagle Lake, who has
been her guest for several days. Mrs.
Force served "a very delicious luncheon
70 eight of Mrs. Little's friends.
HI. |. Howe of Winona was in the
;ity today.
Al Dick was over from st. Peter
asst night.
Paul Larson of Kasota was in the
;ity last night.
H. C. Kraus of Vernon Center was
II Mankato today.
Albert Hauser of Sleepy Eye was in
Nankato last evening.
c. w. Chamberlin of Amboy was a.
'isitor in the city today.
Officer Boode returned home last
hight, suffering from illness.
E. c. Meredith and son of Worth