Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1911-11-23
BUSY fRUITLAND ITEMS

instructive and entertaining. We
hear much these days Of the high
cost of living Mrs. Ralph Richard
son will read paper on, The Eco
nomical use OF meats In the house
hold. How to buy and prepare to
best advantage" Each member is
requested to have in mind a char
ade and the latter part OF the ev-
ening viii be given over to fun.
"A pleasant affair Saturday after
noon was enjoyed by 20 young lad
les, members OF the Philathea class
OF the VI. E. church at the J. n.
Hill home. The occasion was a
novelty shower" for Miss Bertha
Linck. a popular member Of the
class. The home was daintily decor
ated in red and white, and the after
noon passed happily in girlish chat
ter, games, etc. When the time ar
rived to serve refreshments, Miss
Bertha essayed to assist when she
was blindfolded and escorted to a
seat where her apron was filled with
pretty gifts in linen. silyerware and
fancy novelties. after all had seen
and admired receiving profuse thanks
refreshments were served consisting
of sandwiches. pickles, fruit salad,
cake and cocoa.
Another delightful and long to be
remembered affair was the birthday
party given in honor of l. H. Rich's
birthday. Mrs. Rich had invited
about 40 Of their neighbors and
friends to their commodious and
beautiful home on Pennsylvania Ave.
Mr.. Rich had been to Payette there
fore was not prepared in his billed
shirt to meet the first guests. but
retired to the bath room 10 dress.
where his clothing was laid out by
his thoughtful heipmeet. He locked
the door and remained longer than
was deemed necessary when Frank
Thompson tried the door and was ad-
mitted. when presto change, the long
mustache which for many years had
adorned his upper lip had disappear
ed and an apparent stranger there.
He was assisted out of the window
and rang the bell and was admitted
at the front doer by Mrs. Dalzell.
his daughter. and introduction was
necessary to his guests. He had set
the ball rolling and such fun as
filled the entire evening. Delightful
music was also an appreciated fea-
ture. Refreshments consisting Of
oysters, sandwiches, fruit salad and
coffee were served and the guests
departing at a late hour wished him
many happy returns of the day.
Fred Ahlstrand left Wednesday for
the big apple show at Spokane.
Miss Carleton. County Superintend
emit of Schools. visited Fruitland
schools Tuesday of this week,
The B. Y. P. L. social and busi,
ness meeting at Kinnison's was well
attended and a very pleasant ey-
ening enjoyed by all. Games. music,
singing and piano and cornet music
by Miss Mary Kinnison and Free
man Branthooyer Recitations were
also given by Edith Capron, Rev.
Thorn and Mrs. Spainhower each in
their own inimitatable way. A new
constitution was adopted and other
matters of business attended to.
Three active and one associate men,
bers were admitted. after which
dainty refreshments of cake, cocoa,
candy and apples were served.
The C. E. social and business meet
ing at the Branthoover home sasur-
day evening met with it's usual sue
cess with these active and aggressive
workers. Games and music were
the order of the evening. Charades
causing much thought and merri-
ment New members were admitted.
6 active, 1 associate. Pop corn and
apples were served,
The NJ. E. Ladies Aid win hold
Bazaar and chicken pie supper, De
cember LIST at Franks Hall Further
notice will be given later.
The Baptist Ladies Aid viii meet
Thursday this week with Mrs. L. E
Surber.
The NJ. E. Ladies Aid win meet at
the home Of Mrs. Geo. Frank We'd
nesday this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond Albee en-
tertained to dinner Sunday. Mr.. and
Mrs. n. W. Lewis and Miss Flor
enee and Miss Ella AIbee.
Mr.. H. E. Robinson was a business
visitor to Boise Monday.
Mrs. Harry T. Lewis's mother. Mrs
Clark returned from Boise Sunday
after a pleasant visit with her daugh-
ter Grace
Paul Long went to Boise Saturday
returning Monday to transat bus.-
ness for the firm, l. d. Owen