The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-12-07

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Mr.. and Mrs. l.. ]. Andrasko Of North
Fourth street. She plans to reach
Fourth street.
HonorcSl California Guest.
Mrs. William McMurchie of Berke-
ICY. Cal. who leaves next Tuesday for
her western home after spending sew
eral delightful months here as the
guest OF her daughter. Mrs. W. C. WILL
son, was honored yesterday afternoon
when Mrs. N. j. Nelson complimentcd
her with an Informal party. The Ia
dies favored with invitations brought
their needlework and both sewing and
versions for the afternoon hours.
Bowls Of fluffy yellow %chrysanthe-
NUNS added an unusual charm to Mrs.
Nelson's inviting rooms and as a con-
c!nding pleasure she served a delecta-
hle lunch in the dining room. Mrs.
wilson assisted and covers were placed
for Mrs. McMurchic. Mrs. George Bar
low. Mrs. Duncan McNicoi. Mrs.
Charles Doll. Mrs. j. II. Mclean and
Mrs Belle Mii!en;
Minneapolis Charity Bali.
A charity ball is something that
Grand Forks has not yet added to its
rapid growth of the Associated Chari-
ties is reason to believe that tho day
is not far distant when such an event
VIII be looked upon as the greatest
social function of each year such as
1t now Is in Minneapolis. st. Paul, Du-
luth n most every other large city
of the country which supports a chart
table organization.
Tuesday evening Minneapolis society
danced at its annual Charity ball at
the Auditorium and in righteousness
II surpassed all preceding events Of its
Kind and the. first was given in 1885
at the West hotel. this being the silver
Jubilee Of the custom that brings out
Year after year the most beautiful
sweet-faced maidens. the richest of
gowns n the glitter Of jewelry and
hnerN. 1t always is a success for the
proceeds go to the support of the
Home for Children. and Aged Women
and last year the proceeds we're over
$4,000.
The Minneapolis Journal devotes
count of this elaborate function and
following are few interesting ex-
cerpts from 1t which give an idea Of
the interest taken in the event:
A the date for the charity ball this
year was almost between the Thanks
giving holidays and Christmas. Christ
mas only being nineteen days off, the
Ildu UecH COHs
fronted by the question whether to
make 1t a Thanksgiving party or a
Christmas party. Now Christmas
trees are still scarce. and although
they would have made a lovely set
ting. they were out Of the question.
Thanksgiving was really too far gone
to warrant the spirit emphasized half
a week after. and so the committee on
decoration. Mrs. J. o. p. Wheelwrlght
and Miss Susan Christian. took a men,
tai flight to the south and eastlands,
n 10 and behold. the result-a vista
of palms. tropical ferns. southern smi-
lax and immense Mikado lanterns to
soften the i~ncandescent lights that il
Illuminate the foyer and the corridors.
into the ballroom. where the stage
showed at the further end like an
oasis of green to shelter the orches-
ira. composed OF some of the best mu-
sicians of the city. under the direction
of Messrs. SHIRLEY and Squire.
Under the balcony had been spread
many Turkish rugs and an attractive
bers of the senior board enjoyed the
pleasant sight. The box was hung
with Turkish rugs and draperies and
many groups Of guests thronRed
around 1t to say a glad good evening
to the women who have been pioneers
in charity work in Minneapolis.
AT the sounds Of the bugle call
hundred women and, their escorts
formed in line and marched to the
tempo of q popular march that dis
solved itself after a few moments in.
to the lifting waltz tunes Of THE Pink
Lady," The picture was beautiful, for
almost every one was on the door, and
the maze Of colors was truly dazzling.
In 1nrN no rS0nn ~ Lost e>o~~- kH~I- T.
more a season OF spangles, Jets, fluffy
materials. brighter colors and more
gorgeous accessories in the way of
ftowers and feathery ornaments. The
belle of today revels in the apparently
simple modes. which. however. are
most intricate combinations of the
softest shimmery satins. draperies of
tulle to veil the startling splendor Of
oriental head works n embroideries,
and even flowers and ribbons are veil
ed unde transparent materials to &C.
entuate their delicacy.
Attends al IS.
although IS years old Mrs. H. nj.
Carpenter attended the Charity ball
last evening; and she %laughingly ex-
ever had. and 1 think this is the pref
tiest ball ! remember" Mrs. Carpen-
ter was comfortably seated in the din
Ing roo at the supper hour, when
she made the statement over a plate
heaped with delicious fruit salad. Mrs.
Carpenter is the president Of the SEMI
or board Of the Home for Children and
Aged Women, and she had the distinc-
ton Of being the Oldest guest, for
which she received many congratuTa.
tions. Mrs. Carpenter has been inter-
ested in the home for twenty-nine
years. She worked side by side with
the late Mrs. John 8. Pillsbury, the
founder of h home, and her proud
record is that she missed only three
meetings during her membership OF
t~wenty-nine years. Mrs. Carpenter
was handsomely gowned in black lace
and black satin.
A Reminiscent Senior.
THE picture which the auditorium
| ballroom presents tonight is different
from the mi e or the first oe-
%casion." unused one Of the senior
board women Yesterday evening. THE
first occasion, as will be noted in the
annals Of Minneapolis society, was at
the West hotel. when the old -fashion.
ed scheme Of decorations was accen-
tuated by a huge floral pillow that
read Charity in tube roses. red roses
and other flowers. It was Oct. oS.