The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1911-10-26
IN SOCIAL CIRCLESs

which she responded aud gave tho
sterncr seN due credit for their par,
In the church work. Mrs. Downey's
remarks were extremely we'll re
ceived on the part of the men.
n very pleasant surprise was ten.
dered Miss Annie Laura White when
DR.. Bobb asked. .or the Indulgence
OF the audience. In a short speech
in which he recounted the future
work OF Miss White as a missionary
to Il foreign country, DR.. Bobb pre-.
sented her with a very handsome
steamer rug, which, he said, came
from the church as Il recognition OF
the worthy ambition of Miss White
She responded to the presentation
with words OF thankfulness for the
kindly act OF the Methodist people in
thus remembering her.
Pastor Hoagland was called upon
by Mrs. Bobb TO make some Of his
general remarks in sympathy witt
the occasion. The pastor spoke ir
an a%ppreciative way of the work OF
the Of the church. and ex.
presed a strong sentiment for tn,
strong foundation ,ney give to tho
thuiA WIN. .hiS. CdluueI Acll
sang two selections toward the close
jof the program, and her voice gave
great pleasure to all.
At the conclusion oil the program
the ladies and gentlemen left the ia.
bles and for a half hour or more
they exchanged greetings and talked
of the things in sympathy with tho
occasion. The gathering of the af.
ternoon and evening was a yer,
successful II and serves to bind tho
members in closer relations for Their
work Yet to be accomplished.
GAVE SURPRISE SHOWER.
Friday afternoon Miss RoXcna
Buttertield entertained a party Of
eighteen lady friends at her homo
Friday afternon complimentary to
Miss Marjorie Becker, and the occa.
sion was a surprise shower, in which
the guests overwhelmed the young
lady with numerous little utensils
which can be used at a later date
and principally in the kitchen. Miss
Becker had little idea what was com
ing until a large basket heaping with
NV oAeiNiSS "oo pldScu III lFOll Oh
her, and the suggestion offered tic
Der to get busy. She anticipated
nothing Of this character, and the
surprise was PLAINLY in evidence.
but she set to her task undaunted and
undisturbed by the remarks of the
surrounding group of friends. The
afternoon was delightfully."- spent in
social conversation. The hostess
served light refreshments and she
was assisted by Miss Grace Beck
with. The decorations We're Ameri-
can Beauty roses, which occupied a
place on the dining roc table.
NEW BRIDGE CLUB STARTS.
Last Saturday evening a new
bridge club was organized at tho
home OF Mrs. Andrew Ellwein, on
Third Avenue west. The title chos-
ell for the same was under discus
sion for several days and the name
OF kil-kair was selected as being ir
sympathy with the object of the club.
In the election OF officers, Mrs. ELL
vein was selected as president, and
Mrs. G. +. Kleinau as secretary an6
treasurer. There are twelve mem
bers in the club, enough for three ia
bles. The games being ccncludet
The scores of the evening were add.
ed up and it was learned that the
head prize for the ladies had been
won by Mrs. Henry Herman and for
the men by George Fraser. The
scores will he retained throughout
the season and a general prize Will
be awarded at the close. The hos,-
ess served some very nice refresh
mentS.
FRATERNAL SOCIAL EVENING
Monday evening the officers of the
Modern Brotherhood of America, ar
ranged for Il social evening to bring
the members together in a way as to
Increase the interest in the lodge
work and to bring a large attendance
at the meetings. About fifty were
present and they listened to a pro-
gram that was very enjoyable,
and drawn principally from the
membership of the society to furnish
the numbers. Presiden Branch pre-
sided during the evening. Miss
GeneTieve Branson gave a violin Sc
lection, played in her artistic style.
and she was accompanied by Miss
Chase. C!eota Branch recited a Sc
lection that was very much enjoyed,
and which was followed by Mrs. C. r.
Vermilyea. She gave one of her dra.
matte readings that received the
heartiest kind CT appreciation. Lee
land Vermilyea played a piano solo
to the appreciation of all, and dem.
onstrated thai he had employed his
time we'll in developing his talent in
that direction. Miss Dorothy Young,
who has a splendid, soprano voice,
Sang one of her good numbers, her
accompaniment being played by
Mary kibbee. Miss Ida Kjeln,yr
also rendered a vocal solo and both
young ladies were given a fine appre-
citation of their efforts in the vocal
line. Miss Rachel Bailey played for
Miss kiclmyr. At the close OF the
concert program the members went
to the Lakota and were served with