The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-10-21
Given Birthday Surprise.

. 24s ocuSOQ WdS RlVau a
pleasant surprise at her home. 1913
South Second street. East Grand
Forks. Saturday evening when a large
company Of neighboring ladies gath
cred at her home in honor Of her
hfueth birthday anniversary. Though
quite overcome with the shower Of
congratulations Immediately extended
by the company. Mrs. Benson well
coined her guests cordially and was
gwen further surprise In the gift Of
material for a handsome black silk
gown. Mrs. ]. H. McNicol presented
the gift in behalf Of the guests and
Mrs. Benson received it with words Of
stnceer appreciation.
An hour Of chatting and visiting was
enjoyed before the evenings pleasure
was brought to a close and a delicious
lunch was served. The party Of
guests included Mrs. Maude Ferguson.
Mrs. j. H. McNicol. Mrs. F. c. Mas.
see. Mrs. A N. Briggs. Mrs. George
n. Barlow. Mrs. William Holly. Mrs.
John Ftske. Mrs. g. Purcell. Mrs. Ly.
mar Edminister. Mrs. Paul Hagen,
Mrs. 6: A. Benson. Mrs. F. L. corliss,
Miss Margaret Brown. Mrs. G. A.
Brown: Mrs. q. K. Chambers. Mrs.
R. J. Brown. Mrs Sarah Fiers, Mrs.
William Flemming. Mrs. T. ]. Mead
am. Mrs. Benjamin Dietz. Mrs. Milne
Hughes Of Mannigan. Can. Mrs. A.
Brown and Miss Bessie Benson.
Miss Mcnraith Joins Club.
Leeds News: The young ladies Of
the G. s. s. c. held a very enjoyable
meeting at the home Of Miss Minnie
Gronback on Wednesday evening. At
this time the nine new members we're
initiated into the mysteries OF the So
rfatV Thu hnyScn u.as Sa~o<<i1. S>-.
ated with smilax and yellow chrysan-
.themums. After the %initiatory cere-
monies the club members assembled
IN the large dining room and sat down
to an elaborate banquet which was
served by Misses Hazel Mccrea, Mel.
lie Payne. Alice Brunsvold, Theo
Gronback and Nora Peterson. The
young ladies who were received into
the club on this delightful occasion
were Misses Carrie Myhre. Ruth
Lampson, Stella Duncan. Clara Hod.
son, Lorraine Miller, Lydia and Eliza
beth Rupellius.
Miss Elken Pledged at Minnesota.
Minneapolis Journal: The follow
ing sororities announce new pledges:
Alpha Phi. Alice johnson and Jean
nette De Mill. Minneapolis.
Gamma Phi Beta, Ethel Robinson.
MINNEAPOLIS; Dorothy Jones. Duluth.
Kappa Kappa Gamma. Mary Christ.
man. Minneapolis.
Renville. MINI.
Delta Delta. Delta. Helen Morgan,
Fort William. Ont.
Alpha XII Delta, Marguerite Elken.
Mayville. N. D.
Pi Beta Phi, Marjory Williams.
Minneapolis: viola Beebe. New Rich.
mond Wis: Verna Smith. Austin.
Mimi.
Eastern Geust Leaves Today.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. n. Stevens Of Dun
over, Mimi. and Mrs. Stevens sister,
Mrs. j. Boynton Briggs of Boston,
at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Owen Of Walnut street for the past
two weeks, completed their visit TODAY
and left on the noon train. Mrs.
Briggs. who has been her sisters
guest all summer. will stop in Minne-
apolis and st. Paul for q few days
with friends and relatives before con-
tinuing on to her eastern home and
Mrs. Stevens will accompany her to
that city. Mr.. Stevens goes to Bag
ley. Mimi, and later will join his wife
in St. Paul.
To Plan for Jane Adams.
The Votes for Women club will hold
a business meeting in the city hall
Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock. Ohicers
n committees are especially urged
to be present as plans are to be made
for h e entAtainmnt Of Miss Jane Ad-
dams Of Hull House. during her stay
in this city Tuesday, october 20, when
she speaks under the auspices Of the
Progressive league. A cordial invita-
ton Is extended to all members.
1000
Miss Mccoy Resigns Position.
Miss Camilla Mccoy who has held
the position of stenographer in the
Office OF the Great Northern superin-
tendent in this city for the past six
years has resigned Inc the position
was taken this morning by Miss Ber-
tina Quigley Of East Grand Forks,
Miss Mccoy has worked under sew.
eral superintendents. c. E. McLough.
lin being the present incumbent, and
has performed her duties efficiently
and to the satisfaction Of all her en-
ployers.
Mrs. Valley Hostess.
This weeks meeting Of the LADY
Elks' Card club will be held Tuesday
afternoon with Mrs. John Valley al
her home in Riverside Park. All
members of the club are cordially in.
vited and playing will begin at 2:30
o'clock. Mrs. Valley will he assisted
BY her two danehters. Misses Lillian
| and Irene Valley.