The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1909-05-19
SOME SOCIAL NOTES.

Mrs ]. B. Romans entertained the
Coffee Club on Thursday. A most in.
viting table for seventeen guests was
laid. All the ladies enjoyed to the
utmost q jolly good visit and very
nice refreshments. Mrs. Milton Nc
Ahren assisted in serving.
Mrs. George Nicholson gave an
elaborate seven course luncheon on
Monday in honor of her daughter,
Mrs. Baker, whose birthday it was.
The luncheon was an orange one.
The center piece being composed of
oranges, massed with white candy,
lined with yellow ribbon arranged in
pyramid form. Doilies, place cards
and favors carried out the color
scheme. Covers for this novel lunch
con were laid for eight.
Miss May Louis was given large
and perfect surprise party at the home
of Miss Marie Helsley on Thursday
evening. The hostesses were the
Missis Marie O'Conner, Flo Caswell
and Marie Helsley. The party was
held on the Helsley lawn which was
brilliantly lighted with japanese
lanterns. The porch was decorated
in red and white crepe paper and white
carnations Over forty guests were
present, classmates of Miss Louis, her
teachers and Mr.. John Richardson.
Ice cream, Strawberries, lemonade and
cake were served. The favors were
tiny hearts for the girls and fish for
the boys lined with red aud white
A great many games were played and
shortly after supper Miss Marie Hels
ley read history of Miss May Louis
followed by witty poem about her
composed by Miss Marie. Then in
the name of her classmates, teachers
and friends Mr.. Richardson presented
Miss Louis with a handsome signet
ring. Mr.. Richardson made very
beautiful presentation speech which
quite overcame the happy little re
cipient. The surprise of the entire
evening was complete and the affair
has, had rosy tinge to Miss May
ever since. Mr.. and Mrs. Helsley
warmly seconded the efforts of the
hostesses in making everyone have a
| good time. The Misses Ethel Cham
berlin. Ruth Weiss and Margaret
Woodruff assisted in serving. The
Misses O'Conner, Helsley and Caswell
did all of the planning and the com
plete success of the party is entirely
to their credit. 1t was very lovely
thought we'll carried out.
S. S. had very pleasant meeting
on Tuesday. Miss Goodrich had
charge of the supper and Miss Buckley
of the program, both were excellent.
The club voted to omit it, picnic
this year. Next Tuesday evening at
eight p. m. the S. S. will give q
shower complimentary to we'll be-
loved member, Miss Bertha Kelly.
Miss Flora Iseminger was elected
president to follow Miss Orpha MAJ.
shall, who has made splendid officer.
Miss Hilda Brodersen was elected vice
president and Miss McAhren treasurer
The young ladies of Denison VIII,
dance gave very swagger May dane,
to the young men in return for thei
courtesy to them. The taste an,
hard work of the committee made tn
opera house very attractive. Goo,
music, pretty gowns and frappe al
did their part toward making tn,
party brilliant success.
Mrs. j. Bale gave an exceedingl
dainty yellow luncheon on Tuesday
Mrs. Bale has beautiful home owe
which she presides with much socia
charm. Luncheon was served t
eighteen ladies. three small table
being used with the dining room table
Swansonia. with beautiful lace cente
pieces and doileys we're used. Tn
favors were Rilded wish bones. 4
very elaborate six course luncheon wa
served the color scheme being mos
successfully carried out.
Mrs. Charles Rollen is at Davenpol
this week representing the Women
Clubs of Denison at the state fedora
ton meeting. She will later visi
in Clinton county and will be joine
by her husband there.