The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1910-11-02
SOCIAL NOTES.

One of the most prominent social
events of the week was the progress
sive luncheon given to the Penelope
club on Thursday by Mrs. Eugene
Gulick, ably assisted by Mrs. Voss and
Mrs. P. D. Mcmahon. When the
guests had all arrived the hostess in
formed them, much to their surprise,
that they need not remove their hats;
later they were invited to accompany
Mrs. Gulick for a walk. 1t was game
of follow your leader, and she led
them to the hospitable home OF Mrs.
Mcmahon, where the first course OF
the luncheon was served at beauti-
fully decorated small tables. The
place cards were charming little We
netian scenes and the floral decora-
lions were white carnations and ferns.
The "piece de resistance" of the first
course was toast, in the form of an
exceedingly clever poem written by
Mrs. Mcmahon, which brought in each
members name in most witty and
appropriate manner. The company
were then escorted to the home of
Mrs. G. l., VOss, where the second
course of the luncheon was served.
The same color scheme Of green and
white was carried out and the table
appointments were perfect in every
detail. The name cards had for their
decorations graceful little Swiss peas
ant girls. Returning to the Gulick
residence, the party found the tables
all in readiness for the final course
of the delightful menu. Quaint Ger
man frauliens indicated where each |
guest was to be seated. The favors !
We're unique German sewing cases !
containing needles, thread and thin
Bile, which will be greatly priced not
only for their usefulness but because
of the thoughtfulness which prompt
ed the gift. The members of Pencil
ope are loud in their praises of this
most enjoyable function and the
hostesses are to be congratulated upon
the very brilliant success of their
Mrs. Shaw Van had charge OF the
program at the Woman's club on Mon
day and presented most interesting i
character study of Sir Walter Scott
This club is making a study of Eng
fish literature and profiting greatly
hereby. {
Mrs. o. NJ. Criswell presided over
IN elaborate dinner on Monday at Ho- '
eel DenisOn. The function was in g
lonor Of Mrs. Shaw and Mrs Foster /
PIERCE S
Misses Marion Johnson, Alice Brum-
ner and Mary Lally entertained about
hirty OF their friends at jolly Hal >
owe'en party Monday evening. The I
Dung ladies had spared no pains in
preparing appropriate games and ar
angling grotesQue Halloween decora- d
ions A splendid supper completed Il
he evenings pleasures. Il
Mrs. Z. w. Pierce entertained at
wO very pleasant functions last week
l honor of Mrs Foster Pierce. On
Wednesday reception was held and
Il Thursday delightful Kensington. :
Mrs. E. Gulick entertained on Sat
rday afternoon complimentary to
RS. Shaw. The ladies brought their
lncy work and greatly enjoyed the
pportunity thus given to visit with
lie guest of honor. During the after
Don Miss Garrison sang group of
'ngs and was heartily encored. A de-
cious repast was served at five
clock.
Penelope had a very pleasant meet
g with Mrs. F. H. Morgan on Tues
ny. Mrs. Woodruff and Mrs. Mahon-
assisted the hostess in serving sup
ar.
Shakespeare club met in regular
sssion with Mrs. Geo. Richardson on
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