The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1911-11-08
PAGE TWELVE
SOCIAL NOTES.

Wednesday and Friday afternoons. At
both functions the ladies took their
fancy work and enjoyed good visit
and the elegant refreshments that
we're served. These parties were the
last of a series that Mrs. McAhren
has given in the last three weeks.
Mrs. w. J. SERVER entertained at a
stag dinner at her home Thursday
evening in honor of her husband, the
event being his birthday. Covers
were laid for sixteen at a table elab-
orately decorated in halloween effects.
The place cards were black cats and
each gentleman was named Thomas"
for the occasion, finding his place by
hts own initials preceding the sur
name The elegant course dinner was
pronounced perfect by the guests. The
feature of the evening was duplicate
whist and a spirited and strenuous
time ensued, after which surprise
was sprung when Mr.. P. D. McMahon,
in his characteristic witty manner,
presented Mr.. SERVER with magnifi-
cent gold headed cane on behalf of
the guests. Mr. SERVER was much
pleased and feelingly responded in a
few we'll chosen remarks. His many
friends hope to help him celebrate
many more such occasions.
Complimentary to her friend, Mrs.
Payne, of West Side, Mrs. S. G.
Wright gave two lovely parties last
Friday at the Hotel Denison. One
long table was used and profusely
decorated with fruit and flowers. Gov
ers were laid for fifteen at dinner and
the same number at supper. Places
were indicated by beautiful hand
painted place cards executed by the
talented hostess. Very fine menus
were served at each meal, rejecting
great credit on the hotel management.
This proved to be very delightful
way to entertain and the ladies en-
joyed the parties very much.
On Saturday afternoon jolly sur
prise was perpetrated on Mrs. Grace
Sprecher. The secret leaked out that
she was having birthday, SO ten of
her friends packed up goodies enough
to make a fine spread and called and
took possession of her home. A hap
~, coo;o1 tive u,oc opiovo6 on6 on
elegant supper was served at late
hour.
An invitation dance and card party
was held at the Merchants hotel on
Tuesday evening, at which the young
people had royal good time. Late in
the evening very nice refreshments
were served.
On Monday evening Mr.. and Mrs. ].
H. Patterson entertained at an elab-
crate and unusual dinner Covers
were laid for twenty-four at six small
tables beautifully decorated and an
elegant four-course dinner served by
the Misses SERVER, Cushman, Cath
crime Sims and Beatrice Lally. On
corner Of the place cards, tied with a
dainty pink ribbon, was miniature
wedding ring, surmounted by white
dove, giving the guests the first in
timation of the nature of the surprise
in store for them. At the close OF the
repast Mr.. Patterson announced the
coming nuptials of his daughter, Eliz-
abeth Olive, to DR.. Charles M. Rem
sen, late surgeon in charge OF John
Hopkins hospital, the wedding to take
place in New York City in the near
future. DR.. Remsen is the son of Pres
ident Ira Remsen, of John Hopkins
This was followed by a
toast to the bride-elect by Judge Con-
ner, after which several friends OF
long acquaintance were privileged to
say pretty things of the charming
young lady. Miss Patterson is very
popular in our community and it is
a regret to her many friends that she
is not to be married here and remain
in Denison, but for the convenience
of the many relatives of DR.. Remsen,
who could not attend the ceremony
here, it was decided to have it take
place in New York City. Mr.. and
Mrs. Patterson will accompany their
daughter to New York and go from
there to the sunny southland for the
winter. Miss Patterson wore a mar
velously beautiful gown of pink satin,
partially draped in white chiffon, with
the corsage deliberately trimmed with
rare old lace and pink satin roses,
a very beautiful color
scheme which was successfully carried
out in decorations and menu. Mr.. Il