The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-02-17

SOCIAL.

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One of the most enjoyable parties
| of the season was given st. Valen-
tines evening by the members of the
! Woman's club at the hospitable home
of the president, Mrs. ". H. Hunt.
Each year an anniversary entertain
| ment is given to which the members,
! their husbands and a few friends
just enough to complete their number
of ffty-are bidden, and this was one
! of the pleasantest they nave had. Red,
St. Valentines color, was the chosen
! color for the decorations. The chan
! deliers and arches were garlanded
with red hearts, red tapSrs cast a soft
! light over the rooms and the valen-
! tine scheme was effectively carried
out in the decorations of the table and
the refreshments. Large red hearts
with headless ladies upon them were
given each gentleman and partners
were found for supper by getting a
head to fit the body from some one Of
the guests. During the evening Prof.
Voigt gave a most enjoyable instruc-
tive talk On Italian art, and Mrs.
Thomas, Mrs. Robertson and Mrs
West, Mr.. Thomas and Mrs. Jones
rendered most charmingly musical
program.
The Jasper chapter, D. A. RS met
with Mrs. w. Y. McFall on Monday
afternoon. After the transaction of
business Mesdames Purcell and Le-
land Summer read interesting papers
on the chief battles of the revolution,
after which refreshments were served.
The Misses Dominick were the hos
tesses for the Wednesday afternoon
club this week, and gave a most
charming entertainment in the form
Of a Washington afternoon. The
guests were asked to draw scenes
from Washington's home, and for skill
in guessing what each picture rep
resented Mrs. Hermar Wright was
presented with a washington plat.
Miss Blanche Davidson received a
prize for her skill in animal sketch
ing and much fun was caused by each
guest reading the biggest story they
could conceive of. Martha Washing
ton cake, ice cream with cherries, and
coffee were served the following
guests: Misses Mary Carwile Burton,
Blanche Davidson, Gertrude Carwile,
Ola Wilson, Fannie Mae Carwile,
Moriat Martin, and Mesdames Herman
Wright, Frank Sligh, and Jno. K. Aull.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. G. Welch celebrated |
their golden wedding Monday with a /
course dinner given to the l6 guests
who were present at their, marriage.
After the dinner an informal recep-
ton was held when a number of
friends dropped in to congratulate
Mr.. and Mrs. ;Welch and wish them
many more happy days. The house
was beautifully decorated with ban-
boo and golden jonquils, and the day
proved most enjoyable to all.
The Philathea class of Central
church gave valentine party at the
home of their teacher, Mrs. ]. ".
White, on Tuesday evening. The col
or scheme, red and white, was very
prettily carried out in the hall, lib
rary and parlor, hearts being used
profusely. A most interesting pro-
gram was carried out during the
evening, consisting of piano solos by
Misses Josephine Dunbar, Blanche
Gleason and Mr. T. Finck; vocal solcs
by Misses Mabel Williamson and Eta
Shelley, and recitations by Miss
Mamie Paysinger and Messrs. Heber
Ballentine, and >Jno. Paysinger.
Much nerriment was caused by
heart hunt, in which Mr.. Hipp won
the prize, box of candy, for finding
the greatest number of hearts.
Light refreshments were served,
and neat sum was realized from the
silver offering which was taken at
the door. About one hundred and
twenty-five were present.