Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1912-10-25

which were from 8 to II p. m. De-
lightful refreshments were served.
At late hour the guests departed,
wishing the host and hostess many
more happy days of welded life.
Mrs. M. A. johnson of Thomas
street was hostess to the Self-Culture
club last Wednesday afternoon. After
the usual routine Of business the
president, Mrs. Matte Hicks, read an
article on the founder, Mrs. Bethune,
and the work the Daytona Girls In
dustrial school at Daytona, Fla,
which was discussed by the members
The state president, Mrs. w. T. Fran
, els, and state organizer, Mrs. Is.
Corire Carter. were present and ad-
dressed the club and both united in
saying the Self Culture was one of
the best arranged clubs they had Wis
tied. Current topics We're read and
discussed. After the adjournment
dainty refreshments were served by
the hostess. The next meeting will
be a night session, in which the ladies
will entertain their husbands at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. B. J. Sears of
Iglehart street Wednesday evening,
October 3Oth.
A ladies' drill is being arranged
for Thanksgiving eve at Pilgrim Bap-
fist church, under the manage
ment of Mrs. V:-D. Turner and Chas.
Miller.
Miss Birdella Harris is GONZALES
cent from her recent illness.
The Excelsior club desires your
presence at Halloween party at ST.
James A. M. E. church. A good time
for all.
Phillip Reid, an old and we'll known
resident of our city, passed away
quite suddenly last Wednesday morn
ing, heart failure being the cause. As
he had not been i'll, it was quite a
shock to his many friends. For a
number of years he vas in the sa-
loon business with Mr.. Hirchfield and
was up to the time he died. Being
33rd degree Mason, tllu, order held
midnight services Sunday evening
over his remains at the undertaker's.
His funeral occurred Monday after
noon from Pilgrim Baptist church,
under the auspices of Pioneer Lodge,
No. I. A. F. & A. M. Rev. McDon-
aid officiatine, assisted hv Rev. Jones.
Rev. and Mrs. f. H. Mcdonald will
celebrate their silver wedding abou1
November 18th.
The One More Effort club of St..
James A. M. E. church held an in
tercsting meeting Thursday evening
at the home of Mrs. L. A. Melker Of
Carroll street. A sumptucus suDper
was served by the hasty pudding
committee.
Mrs. Bette Jones went to Chicago
last week to attend the debute party
of her niece. Miss Alma Parke. which
was given Thursday evening, October
II. Mrs. Jones will visit her rela-
t'ves and friends while there indefin-
itely.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. f. Murphy of
Hamline gave midnight supper last
Friday at their home in honor of Mr..
and Mrs. R. Kemp. wfo were playing
here at the Orpheum. Those present
enjoyed the occasion immensely. ever.
if it was in the "wee sma" hours of
the night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robt. Kemp made
quite hit here at the Orpheum. They
proved to be ideal entertainers.
The st. James Sunday school will
give an old fashioned spelling bee at
the church Friday evening. The bows
against the girls. 1t promises to be
quite amusing. Come out and see
what will be the result.
Mrs. Susie Parker of Thomas street
is visiting her home in Kentucky. She
will be gone indefinitely.
Mr.. and Mrs. Quitman Hicks en-
tertained at luncheon Wednesday
evening the following persons: Mr..
and Mrs. J. Steele. recently of Chi
cago. Mr.. and Mrs. E. w. Lindsey and
Mr. James Hatton.
Mrs. B. J. Edwards has gone to
North Dakota to join her husband,
who is up there with a camping
party. They will return about No
verober 1st
Mrs. Pierce Barber Of Thomas
street eptertains the Excelsior club
Friday afternoon.
What is the matter? Oh, what is
the matter with our people Some
times they make us ashamed to own
them. Don't think we car do like the
other fellow and yet by, for we can
not. We are more closely criticised
then anv race in America.
So why not repudiatc these low
savings that are hurled at US (some-
times deservingly) and show them
that we are as honest and hone ra5le
as any other people.