Middletown transcript., 1910-07-02
MRS. CAzIER ENTERTAINED
The 10th Century Book Club
Wednesday Afternoon

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Mrs. ]. B. Cazier entertained the Goth
Century Book Club of Pencader hundred
and few other friends, in most charm
ing and unique manner on Wednesday
afternoon ct her home, Mt. Vernon Place,
near Kirkwood.
Invitations had been issued to accom-
pany her on trip to Atlantic City and
return via the 'Go slow and never arrive
railroad" A large sign was placed at the
entrance to the grounds, directing the
guests to the station.
The lawn presented beautiful appear
ance with its many Towering plants and
flags dotted around everywhere. A por.
tion of the large hall was fitted up as a
baggage room, with Miss Voss of Whining
ton, as baggage master. Some of the
guests we're. thoughtful enough to take
along baggage, while some evidently ex-
pected the hostess to provide the baggage
as we'll as the entertainment. At any
rate, some came minus any baggage. Mrs.
J. G. Mccoy looked the typical Irish
woman, with large old style telescope
under her arm. Her bonnet was not q
1910 model, but rather on the style of a
four inch fiat wooden lard platter, With
gaudy strings to keep the Atlantic breezes
from seizing it. My first glimpse of her
reminded me Of Ellis Island. Mrs. Boyd
Mccoy sauntered in with her two inch
dress suit case, and cautioned the baggage
master not to lose it as it contained very
expensive bathing suit. Miss Elsie Pax
son followed with a one inch suit case
which contained her bathing suit. Last
but not least, came Mrs. John Stuckert of
st. Georges, with 2x4 inch trunk, which
contained her wardrobe for week. Judg-
ing from its looks, it must have belonged
to Peary or Cook on his North Pole trip.
Bulletin boards we're placed on the walls
giving the schedule of the trains-some
were three weeks late. others snowbound
and one was thrown from the track by
Hslley's comet.
The newsstand was quite an attractive
feature, presided over by little Adeline
Mccoy Of Kirkwood. She looked such a
cunning little newsboy and tripped around
so gracefully serving cool fruit punches
and salted nuts to the guests enroute to
Atlantic City.
Before the arrival of our train, the
guests assembled in the waiting room and
lined up before the ticket Office which
was very artistically decorated with bunt-
ing and flags and Mr.. Harry Cazier as
ticket agent. Each guest was supplied
with ticket and check for seat in parlor
car, then passed through depot and were
shown by the usher to their seats in par
/ lOr car where they amused themselves
with game of progressive railroad euchre.
Stops were made at ali the principal sta
tions along the line from Kirkwood to
Atlantic City and return. Some occupied
the observation car, and enjoyed them
selves very muchs.gszing on the beauties
OF the landscape. A stop of 10 minutes
was made at West Philadelphia for lunch,
when all the passengers or rather guests
made a grand rush to the lunch room
where delicious sandwiches, coffee and
tea were served bountifully.
Miss Mary E. Powick of Germantown,
made most efficient conductor assisted
by Mics Elizabeth Spear of Wilmington,
as usher. These young ladies both possess
| sweet, winning ways and made themselves
very attractive by showing the guests
every attention and courtesy.
Upon our return, we all gladly accepted
the hostess invitation to remain with
| her few hours at Mt. Vernon Place, and
on motion of Miss Anna B. Ellison, Presi
dent Of the Club, a vote of thanks was
extended our hostess for one of the most
CO mplete and delightful personally con
Quoted tours it was ever our pleasure to
take. Once more we assembled in the
spacious drawing room, where supper,
| furnished by Caterer Jones of Whining
tOu, was served.
Menu
Chicken patties, with rice
Bread stick
Ice cream, fancy cake
Patriotic mints, salted nuts
Coffee
The guests from distance were: Mrs.
Powick, Miss Powick, Mrs. Voes, Miss
Voss, Mrs. Locke, Miss Elizabeth Spear,
Miss Beulah Whiteman, Wilmington,
Miss Mary E. Powick, Germantown.
Departing we all with one accord ex-
claimed:
All hail to the fair and charming Mrs.
Cazier,
Whom We all just think perfect dear,
For giving us such unique excursion,
Which was to US all. a most pleasant
diversion.
Here's to each and every one
Who OH Wednesday enjoyed the fun,
OF that glorious Atlantic trip,
The only thing lacking, was time for an
ocean dip.
A GUEST.