The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-03-31

handsome and costly pieces of sill
verware and other gifts, J. N Grit
fifth of this city making the presen-
tation in a short but well worded ad.
dress. to which Mr.. and Mrs. Rob
erts responded in appropriate terms.
although again greatly surprised.
The afternoon was spent with mu-
sic and speechmaking and at six
o'clock an elegant dinner was served
The affair was most enjoyable
one. Among those present were Mr..
and Mrs. L. ~ Griffith of this
city and Mr.. and Mrs. ]. d. Roberts
and Mrs. e. s. Roberts of ST. Paul.
Informal Dancing Party.
Some of the high school and nor
NAL students enjoyed an informal
dancing party at the Free Press hall
last evening. About thirty couples
were present, and danced to piano
music. All had a good time.
Enjoyable Reception.
The mems Bible class of the First
Baptist church rendered reception
large number of invited guests. The
parsonage was opened for the occa-
sion and an evening of interest was
spent. Music was furnished by a
male quartet consisting Of Messrs
Harry and r. f. Holmes, II. o. lver-
son and II. r. Harmer; and by Mrs.
r. r. Holmes. The call for encores
indicated the excellence of the mu-
sic Miss Grace Holmes accompanied
Mrs. Holmes.
Enticing refreshments were served
by Mesdames ]. S. Holbrook, r. +.
Holiness r. w. Hobbs, Rees Thomas
and Don Thayer, assisted by Mrs.
c. o. DALEY and Miss Grace Holmes.
The speaker of the evening was
Paul l.. Dietrich of ST. Paul, field
secretary OF the Minnesota Sunday
School association. He addressed
the company upon the possibilities
of the work of Mems Bible classes.
II is quite likely that the class will
be organized as a result OF Mr..
: Dietrichs visit. There are. now fifty
two men enrolled as members of
The class. The affair was most
enjoyable one.
Handsome Birthday Celebration.
Irene Larson, daughter of Mrs
Nels Larson, residing at SO DIVA.
tOnna street, was ten years old yes
terday, and in honor of the occa-
sion was given party yesterday
afternoon and evening, attended by
about twenty-five relatives and
friends. She was given number
of nice presents, but the best of all
was a Kimball piano, which her
mother presented to her, and
which was delivered at the house
Refreshments were served, and all
had a good time, and wished Miss
Irene many returns of the day
Entertained Eastern Star Circle.
The Eastern Star circle was de-
lightfully entertained yesterday aft
ernoOn by Mrs. E. w. Foster and
Miss Mamie Rodman at the home
of Mrs. Foster on Fourth street A
smelling contest was one of the
amusing features of the afternoon.
WITS. oIcplcu NERVES
won her the first prize and Mrs.
NJ. d. Fritz took the BOBBY priz..
Dainty and delicious refreshments
were served. The decorations were
in green in honor of st. Patrick's,
and the afternoon was most pleas
antly spent
Kitchen Shower.
The young folks of the Welsh Cal
whistle Methodist church gave Miss
Saraha Wigley kitchen shower at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs Humphrey
Roberts on Wednesday night The
affair was Il very pleasant one.
Frank LorentZ has returned from
a trip to Hot Springs. Ark.
Attorney f. F. Ellsworth went TO
the twin cities today on business.
J. ]. Waddell and family are ex-
pected home from California in
few days to remain during the sum.
mer.
Mrs. c. L. Kennedy and children
and Jimmy Benedict went to Nicol-
let to visit the family of w. f..
Ilendley over Sunday, yesterday.
William Schooley, engineer on the
Plainview branch of the Northwest
ern road. has been in Mankato for
several days. He departed this
morning for his home.
Mrs. Esther Dixon of Fulda is
spending few days in Mankato
with her friend, Mrs r. Cluxton.
and doing some spring shopping
with local merchants.
Wells Forum: Mr.. and Mrs. Matt
Curran of Mobridge. S. d., visited
with railroad friends here Saturday
and Sunday. Ii is about three years
since Mr.. and Mrs. Curran left Wells
}'and it goes without saying that
their visit at the Frank Root, III. A.
Wells and John Richard homes was
much enjoyed.
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