Ashland tidings. [volume] (Ashland, Or.) 1876-1919, 1912-06-24

and nut sundaes were served.
Not the least enjoyable of the little
farewells given in compliment to Mrs.
Samuel Williams was the party given
by Mrs Alfred Young at her home
on Granite street, Friday night, when
she entertained at three tables of
cards. Dainty refreshments added to
the evenings enjoyment.
Word has reached Ashland that
Miss Lillian Russell and Mr.. William
Harris were married in Portland,
Ore, at 40S Fourth street, on June
12-the famous Lillian Russell day
The happy couple are known to many
Ashland people, who wish them bon
voyage" on the sea of life.
q number of neighbors gathered
at the home of Mr. and Mrs. a. w.
HOdgsOn, on the Boulevard, Satur-
day night, to wish him God speed
on his trip to his old home in British
Columbia. Several merrily contested
games of cards occupied the evening
hours. A delicious repast was served
during the evening. Those present
were Mr.. and Mrs A. e. Wright, Mr.
and Mrs. Ralph Hedges, Mrs Benton
Bowers, Mr.. and Mrs. Milburn.
About one hundred young people
attended the dancing party given at
ArmoTy hall Thursday evening, in
farewell to Miss Peryl Wamsley, who
left Saturday to join some relatives
in southern California. The dancing
continued until the wee small
hours" Pedersen's orchestra furnish
ing the music for the occasion. The
hostesses, Misses Ruby Palmer, Fran
ces Hamlin, Ada Sonnichson and Mil
dred Applegate, are receiving con-
gratulations upon the success of the
affair.
Fridays meeting of the Pleasant
Hour Club, held at the home of Mrs.
Il. NJ. Sanders, was attended by about
fourteen members. During the bust
ness session it was voted to buy wood
for a needy family in the neighbor-
hood. A quilt, which will be sold
and the proceeds devoted to charity,
was started at the Friday meeting
Master William Hunt gave several
enjoyable readings during the after
noon. At 5 o'clock all work was laid
aside, and all were invited to partake
OF the dainty refreshments provided
by the hostess.
The first annual union missionary
picnic held in the park Tuesday was
well attended, considering the busy
season, about one hundred being
present. A bounteous dinner was
served at noon in the club house, and
at o'clock a splendid program was
presented, every missionary society
in the city being represented on the
program Plans were completed for
placing a missionary tent on the
grounds during Chautauqua. The
care of the tent will be shared by the
societies, each being given one day
in which to be in charge.
Monday evening the members of
the Junior Endeavor Society OF the
Christian church invaded the C. ID.
Schell home, on Lincoln street, and
most successfully surprised the
Junior superintendent, Mrs. Schell,
prior to her leaving for her new
home on a ranch near Eagle Point.
The happy Juniors declare they never
did have such a good time-neverl
At $3.50, lemonade was made, and
cake and other good things brought
by the children, were served. Those
attending were William Hunt, Ra-
-chael Hurst, Bessie Mcmillan, Lillian
Mcmillan, Grace Buck, Marie Porter,
James Porter, Bessie, Nellie, Amos
and Ruth Chapman.
Mrs. Samuel Williams, who re-
turned to her home in Longmont,
Colo, Saturday, after three months
visit at the home of her sister, Mrs.
j F.. Rocho. was an honor guest at
several little gatherings last week.
Thursday, Mrs. Gummaer gave a de-
lightful l o'clock luncheon in fare
well to her, Mesdames Alfred Young
and j. f. Rocho, and Miss Parker
being the other guests. Thursday
evening Mr. and Mrs Fred Putnam
entertained a few friends in her hon
or, dainty refreshments being served
and an evening of music being en-
ioyed by all Those present were
Mr.. and Mrs J. f. Rocho, Mesdames
Payne, Alfred Young and Samuel
Williams.
Last Wednesday evening, after the
regular business session of the Mac
cabees the lodge members were en-
tertained by a committee headed by
Mrs. Martha Van Natta. A can
guessing contest occupied a part of
the hour, Mrs. Lena Nelson being the
winning contestant, with Mrs. Lillian
Frulan "a close second. Strawberries
cream and cake were served in the
Tose-decorated dining room during
the evening Next Wednesday even
ing the local Maccabees expect visit
from Lady Minnie Aydelotte of Oak
land, Cal, deputy supreme com
mander and supreme chaplain fol
Oregon, and state commander of Cal
ifornia. who will give a course o
instructions in the lodge work
Plans are being made to make this q
.'red-letter" night in local Maccabe'
history.
Picnic Postponed.
The picnic planned for next Wed
nesday by Mrs. J x. Helman's Sun
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