The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-08-19
lsociErY
and CLUBS

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One OF the prettiest OF the weeks
social events was the garden party at
which Miss IItta Mae Hostetter, of
Chestnut street, entertained last ev-
enirig. Miss Vivian Knickle, of near
Prospect, was the honor guest.
Callers we're greeted on the vine
clad veranda, beneath the soft glow
OF vari-colored japanese lanterns that
shed their radiance dimly through the
evening shadows Testoons of the
lighted lanterns dotted the lawn like
huge lightning bugs winking in the
darkness. On the grassy stretch all
manner of merry games were played
and when the clouds threatened, there
was music and dancing in the living
room. Within doors clusters and
sheafs of golden glow were arranged
profusely and winery trailed attrac-
lively from, candelier to walls.
Luncheon was served buffet fash
ion from a table holding rustic
basket of garden flowers, the handle
tied with n butterfly bow OF yellow,
giving the prevailing note in color
scheme.
After-luncheon hours were whlled
away with problem games arranged
by the hostess In original manner In
the first Miss Coe O'Connel captured
the trophy for skill, a handsome hand
decorated plate. The gentleman's
prize, pretty water-color picture,
went to Mr.. Cecil Alexander. Mr..
Harman Crock was given consolation.
The second contest resulted in first
award, duplicate picture, being won
,by MIR. Lowell Gompf, while Walter
Roberts received consolation. The
ANAL hour was passed merrily as
pleased the fancy of the guests.
Those present were Misses Grace
Abbot, Addie Ridenbaugh Bertha
Winch. Anna Long, Lucille Mills,
Florence Ramer, Lucille Slfritt. Coe
O'Connell, Gertrude O'Donnell, Car
men Blow. Gladys Bailey, Leola Me-
CURE and Messrs. Don Jones, Chester
Lewis, Nick Ferner, Cecil Alexander
Leroy Frank. George Foye. Walter
Roberts. Sam Fetter, Floyd Pickering
IIarman Crock and clifford Schoen-
laub. Miss Hazel Covault, of Gallon.
and Mr.. Lowell Gompf. of Waldo were
present from out of town.
Mrs. Robert Cheney entertained
quite informally at porch party at
her north state street nome yesterday
afternoon for the pleasure OF the ".
Y. b. club.
The ladies formed an embroidery
circle about the cozy fower-trimmed
verandn and spent the hours busily
and conversationally. At tea time
Mrs. Cheney presided In the dining
room at daintily-laid table adorned
with crystal bowl Of pink and white
roses with their foliage.
only club members were present.
Mrs. y. r. Wilson of west Columbia
street, will receive at the next meet
ing.
The Literature club enjoyed jolly
session with Miss Maize Bevis, of west
Church street, last evening.
/. Study has been suspended for the
summer, and the girls gave them
selves up TO having good fun. In n
guessing contest of authors. Miss
Ffeda Murphy proved most proficient,
her reward being n pretty water-color
picture. At 10 o'clock the hostess led
the way TO the dining room, gay with
sprays Of purple asters and fern leaves
ana presided at n delicious spread.
Guests were Miss Gladys Finch, of
Columbus, who favored the company
with some excellent instrumental se'
lections; Miss Hazel Hollenbach, OF
Prospect; Miss Leah Ruth, of Bowling
Green, and Miss Freda Murphy, of
Marion.
There was n well-attended meeting
OF the German NJ. e. Missionary So
ciety at the Windsor street home or
Mrs. John Ridenbaugh, Thursday ev-
ening.
Annual election of officers was an
nounced early In the business session.
The following selections were made:
Mrs. Frank Mayer, president; Mrs
william Weber, first vice president;
Mrs. David Bauer, second vice presi-
dent; Miss Laura Gabler. secretary;
Mrs. ]. C. Markert, corresponding sec
retary, and Mrs. Wesley Hecker, treas
urer Mrs. Mayer has served as So
ciety president for seven years. and
her reelection Is the best possible at
testation OF her efficiency In mission
ary work.
A pieasurable social hour featured
by the serving of delicious refresh
ments closed the meeting.
Miss Kate Sch weinfurth will enter
tain at the next regular meeting.
Last evening Mr.. r.. y. Mason, a
weiI-knowT, resident OF Scott Towr
and prominent in Masonic circles IN
the county prepared TO WOO Morpheus
as all peaceful citizens should be-
fore the midnight hour. Mr. Masor
was aware of the fact that the day
marked mis- forty-ninth birth ami
versary but he did not know that 9
number of his Masonic friends had
taken particular cognizance OF thu
same fact.
In the midst OF his preparations fol
retiring he was summoned to tho
door by loud knocking, and there was
extended the brotherhood and congratt
iation by party spr friends from
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