The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1913-01-03

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the Methodist church here she made
great many friends who hold her
In the highest esteem. She dealt
in good works and is loved by those
who received from her in their
hours of distress and sorrow a
friendly hand and kind words which
went long way toward wiping
away grief and relieving the souls
of heavy burdens.
The many friends of Mr. and
Mrs. Sugden will wish them a most
happy stroll through life.
Organized Woman's Fraternity.
Mrs. Frances Buell. Olson Of st.
Paul, national president of the De-
gree of Honor, was elected president
OF the Minnesota Federation of Wom-
ems Fraternities, organized at a
luncheon at Carvings Uptown cafe,
st. Paul, Saturday Mrs. Marilla
Stone, Rush City, past department
president of the G. A. r. Circle, is
secretary.
The vice presidents, who maks ND
the executive board, are Mrs. Fran.
ces Robinson of the Royal Neigh
bors, st. Paul; Mrs. Dora r. Bur.
CESS, Degree of Honor. Minneapolis;
Mrs. May Jones. Ladies of the Mac
cabees, Minneapolis, Mrs. Clara Carl
son. Rebekahs, Kelly Lake.; Mrs.
Mary LaROcca, Woodman Circle, st.
Paul; Mrs. Mary Daley, Auxiliary
OF Hibernians, Minneapolis; Mrs
Ellie Adsit, Pythian Sisters, Ovation.
ma; Mrs. Carrie Kendrick, Womans
Relief corps, st. Paul; Mrs. .Alyira
Edwards, G. A. r. Circle, Benson,
Mrs. Fannie Miller, Catholic Order
OF Foresters, Minneapolis; Mrs. Marie
Borchard, Herman Sisters, Minnea.
polls; Miss Julia Donnelly, Ladies'
Catholic Benevolent society, st. Paul:
Mrs. Agnes Davis, Daughters of Vet
Grams, Minneapolis.
There were 1856 women at the
luncheon, representing orders aggre.
eating a membership of 100000 wo-
men. The meeting was presided
over by Mrs. Olson. Bylaws were
adopted providing for the creation
of press and publicity bureau; to
promote closer friendship between
the officers, to secure legislation and
to hold semiannual meetings.
Pretty Banquet BY Young Ladies.
A very pretty banquet was held
in the Christian church Saturday
evening by the Mission Circle girls.
The banquet was in honor of Miss
Adelaide Frost, who will depart in
few days for California, where
she will spend the winter A five
course dinner was served and the
table was laid for twenty-five guests.
After the banquet an interesting
program was carried out. Miss
Pearl Barnard acted as toastmistress.
The presidents message was read
by the president of the Circle, Miss
Eliza Firestone. A discussion on
What the Circle Girls Are Doing
in Foreign Countries" was given by
Miss Julia Osgood The class pro-
phecy was read by Miss Emma Fire.
stone. 1t was written by Miss Helen
Anderson. Extemporaneous talks
were givn by three visitors from
,ut of town. They were, Mrs. Rob.
ert Jones of DIN, Iowa, Miss Laurel
True of Oklahoma City Oklahoma,
and Miss Finotte of Adrian, MINI.
A beautiful present was given to
Miss Frost by the class and she re.
sponded admirably.
The church was beautifully deco.
rated in red and green for the oc-
casion.
Shower For Bride-to-Be.
A very pleasant gathering took
place at the home of Miss Amelia
Iceberg last Saturday afternoon
when number of her friends and
former teachers surprised her.
The affair was in the nature of a.
shower for Miss Iceberg, who is to
be a January bride The house
had been decorated with the sea-
sons colors and all around the
rooms were placed small Christmas
trees. AS the guests arrived their
parcels were put on the trees.
After the packages had been
opened and the accompanying good
wishes. bits of advice. ETC.. had
been read, a picnic luncheon was
served. This was somewhat unique
as each guest brought as her share
of the lunch something which be.
gan with the first letter of her last
name, thus giving both variety and
the pleasure of surprises.
After wishing Miss Iceberg much
happiness, the guests departed. feel.
ing that they had spent a very
enjoyable afternoon.
Miss Iceberg is to be married
about the 18th of January.
Wedding Anniversary.
A very enjoyable event took place
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. w. r.
Hammet Saturday evening, the oc-
casion being the twenty-fifth wed.
ding anniversary Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Hammet. About twenty neighbors
and friends were invited in and al
Onnoral no