The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1911-12-22

Pleasures OF the week.
One of the most delightful social
events of the season was the dancing
party given at Marquardt hall last
night by Mr.. and Mrs. George ID. But
terrified to guests numbering about
100 The AFFAIR was a brilliant success
in every way. Marquardt hall never
looked prettier that it did for this
party he decorations were as unique
as they were attractive. The Christ
mas spirit was the theme of the deco
rations, and they gave the hall a tone
that was decidedly different. All along
the great walls little Christmas trees
were growing, while the air overhead
was filled with the green and red of
the Yuletide. The orchestra was par
tially hidden behind hedge of Christ
mas trees that surrounded the plat
form. For those who did not care to
dance, cards were provided. A deli
cious lunch was served during the
, evening in buffet fashion.
Mr.. and Mrs. Warren Rouse were
pleasantly surprised when number
of friends and relatives called to help
Mrs. Rouse celebrate her 10th birth
day. Mrs. Rouse received many pretty
and useful gifts. A dainty lunch was
served. Those present were: Mr.. and
Mrs. Warren Rouse, Mr.. and Mrs. Nc
Kerrigan, ST., Emmett McKerrigan, Mr..
and Mrs. Jim Rouse, Miss Dorothy Bau-
man, Mrs. Cora Bauman, Mr.. and Mrs.
Ray Parks, Mrs. w. ID. Lewis, Miss
Ruth Rouse, Mrs. Fred Byerley, Mr..
and Mrs. C. Il. Rouse, Mr.. Albert
Lewis, Miss Mabel Rouse, Mr.. and
Mrs. j. Gano, Lloyd Rouse, Raymond
Parks.
A comlUny Of y.t.s So friends en-
joyed delicious five course dinner
with Miss Ruth Witzigman on Wed.
nesday evening, celebrating her eigh-
teenth birthday. The long table was a
thing of beauty with it's bright decora.
tons of holly, while each guest was
given an American beauty rose. A jolly
evening followed the dinner.
The Spiderweb social given by the
Y. p. S. G. L. of the Presbyterian
church Friday night was a success in
every way, there being good attend
ance and each guest being the re-
cipient Of a Christmas present. The
evening was spent in looking for
presents, after which music and
luncheon We're enjoyed.
The South Side Climbers club met
with Mrs. e. w. Stansberry Saturday
afternoon. Mrs. Spellman was a
guest of the club. The prize for the
afternoons contest was won by Mrs
o. r. Hedrick, after which a two.
course luncheon was served.
Mr. and Mrs. f. A. Bullock, Mr.. and
Mrs. Crosier were guests with Mr.. and
Mrs. George n. Beels on Thursday
evening at small informal dinner
party in honor of Mrs. Robert Utter,
q visitor from Texas.
Election OF officers in the Ladies
society of the First Congregational
church places Mrs. Z. NJ. Huntington
president again, Mrs. w. p. Logan,
vice president; Mrs. A. H. Viele, sec.
rotary and Mrs. 0. l.. Hyde, treasurer.
Mrs. Z. Il. Gillette entertained a few
friends at o'clock dinner on Wed.
nesday evening complimentary to
her brother and his bride, Lieutenant
and Mrs. Eugene Ely.
The ladies OF the Presbyterian
church met with Mrs. Bates on North
Eighth street, Thursday afternoon.
The w. C. T. U. enjoyed meeting
in the home OF Mrs. ]. A. Ballantyne,
on Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. c. Smith have
rented the Kaufman cottage on North
Ninth street and will occupy it the
first of January. Mr.. and Mrs. Stan
field. who now have rooms in the Cot
ton block, have taken the cottage to
be vacated by Mr.. and Mrs. Smith,
corner Of Norfolk avenue and South
Eleventh street.
Mrs. A. c. Smith, ST., will leave