The Springdale news., 1912-08-23

~~-~~~~~~~~~-~~~~~~>->o- beautifully worded blessing, and then the dinner was in order Now the editor has said Ne must not de- scribe those eatables flest il make people enyious l suppose but will say il consisted of four courses from fruit granits 10 ice cream, cake and coffee.
 We wondered what was coming when Mr. Woodruff came in. put the room in darkness, then came Mrs. Woodruff bearing in her hands very beautiful square cake, decorated in some mysterious man her with Il lighted eapers all in line, and passed around so all could see il. which represented the n years of lie passed by Mrs. Stub blefiela I could no5 help bu6ehink they might also represent life itself. When lighted. il soon goes oat for some and for others burns on, some times faintiy and Chen bright ly, but fer all=it goes=oat at last Then We were asked 10 look on our cards. and reading from No. l i. the next No 7 and so on We found when all mad read a=lIne, WeZhad repeated that beautiful hymn, Blest be the tie that binds The toast written upon the card for Prof Banta was Our sweethearts, winch he responded to i'll a master Tul manner. showing that the old sweetheart never, never dies, but goes with us even beyond the grave. Then Mrs. Banta arose and in very touching, but charming manner, made neat little speech and in behalf of all present, present ed to Mrs. Stubblefield beautiful broaeh of garnet, which was placed upon the breast by Mrs Woodruff. When Mrs. Stubblefield could find aer voice she thanked Us all, while no eye was dry. Then Mrs Wayt arose -to the occasion and started hymn in which all joined and the dinner was over and will always he pleasant spot in the memory of all present
 Mrs. Woodruff was assisted in preparing that dinner by Miss Black, niece of Mrs Stubblefield, who seems to add 10 her very many ac- ] ,,talss nf #eeok. Mr Woodruff showing him self at home in any capacity and seemed to enjoy being useful. Mus ic, both sad and gay, was played and sung
 When all was told We might go all over the house, We went like the old story, upstairs and downstairs and in my lady's chamber, and pro- nouneed it all perfect And then the good-bys were said, while many thought, May God be with Us till We meet again Out-ef-town guest, Mrs G.Y. Hurst of Fayetteville. x
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 Mrs. \. l.. Woodruff Entertains
 On Friday afternoon, August l6, a very pleasant function was given T, the home Of Mrs. Stubblefield. Mrs A. l.. Woodruff entertained there in honor of her cousin, Mss Grace Black. of Independence, Kan. Several unique means of entertain ment were provided for the guests, among them a guessing contest en- titled "Grandmother's Kitchen. which kept the company raeking their brains for some time. The prize was finally won by Miss Blanch Sturdivant. Another contest was won by Mrs. L. G. Williamson. who also received a prize.
 Another feature of the afternoon was an elegant three course lunch con The table was decorated in pansies, artistically arranged, and in dainty place cards in the shape of delicately tinted tea cups. Each cup contained a fortune written to suit the characteristics of the guest
 Among the number present were Mrs. J. T. Masoner, Miss Jessie Ev- ans of Marionviile, Mo. Miss Blanch .sturdivant, Mrs. L. c. Williamson.