Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1913-11-14

The O mshoWer given by the Y.
w. G. A. of the Fargo college was a
decided success. The association
room in which the girls were at home
to the donators, has been newly tint
ed and r~e.decorated, was paid for by
the generous amount Of money and
gifts given by the visitors Various
groups Of girls of the college gave
cushions, curtains, draperies and a
large number of things that will aid
in making the Dom attractive. Tea
and waters was served by the young
ladies', the officers of the organiza-
ton forming the receiving line.
A%surprise Party.
Miss Mana Gushing was the recipi-
ent of a delightful surprise at the
hands of aobut fifteen of her high
school friends, at her home on First
street, Wednesday evening. At a lit
tie before the appointed hour n Of
the young gentleman called for Miss
Naha and through one preteXt and
another engaged her attention while
the remainder Of the guests arrived
and congregated in the basement.
When the two parties Immediately
concerned returned from their short
stroll, the young mar e%nsconced him
self at the piano and INDUCED in such
music as made the Welkin ring, while
the party in the basement with an ac-
compartment Of giggles made their
way up the basement stairs, stumbling
nobly over n another in their en-
deavor to reach the top first. Mean
time the electric switch was mysteri-
ously turned off and tie still more
mysterious noises (giggles and mutfl-
ed exclamations) became more and
more uproarious until the erstwhile
hostess rose up in beWilderment to
know the "cause why. things We're SO
strange. Just then the darkness was
relieved with a sudden burst of light
and everybody in unison C) called
"Surprise!" A very pleasant evening
of fun, cards and music followed,
during which the guests made them
selves happy and perfectly at home.
At II o'clock refreshments such as
unbidden marauders on the premises,
outside, left, We're served and partak=
en- of with relish. There is still miss
ing, lost somewhere between sunset
and sunrise, one cake with fancy
icing. -.5s. 49,
President Selects Gowns for Bride.
Selecting a small silver gray tam
o%'shanter hat, Miss Jessie Wilson, the
white house bride-to-be, was the cen
ter of the curious eyes of many Wash
ington shoppers on F street today.
She wore a simple one-piece dress
Of blue with a low collar and a black
velvet hat, wreathed with a mixed
green and black plume. Her light
hair was drawn into a low knot, with
out wave, at the nape of the neck.
She was accompanied by her mother,
and both were apparently %oblivious
of the glances of the curious shoppers.
When adjusted to the head Of her
daughter, Mrs. Wilson said the hat
was very pretty and becoming. The
'brim of silver lace, somewhat extend.
ed in the back. The crown is of
velvet and tiny French flowers, blend
ed in seveAl shades are grouped at
intervals about it. Only her mother
accompanied Miss Wilson upon this
trip.
But the President himself left the
cares Of the nation for a few moments
to 60 with them on another occasion!
He inspected some evening gowns at
a small Connecticut avenue shop.
opened this season for the first time.
With four evening dresses an after
noon gown was selected at this time,
Some Of the creations are draped
in the front or on the sides and are
in the brighter hues which mark this
seasons evening apparel. Some of
the afternoon and evening gowns OF
the trousseau were bought outright at
Washington establishments. Such al
terations as are required are being
made by the elated filters to suit the
individual wearer.
Mrs. Clark w. Kelly Honored.
Mrs. Clark w. Kelly Ut Devils Lake,
N. D., was the recipient Of two Of the
greatest honors in the power Of the
Farm Women's congress to confer up
a member. At the congress recent
ly held in connection with the interna
tional dry farming association, at Tul-
sa, Okla, she was awarded the vice
presidency Of the congress and elected
president Of a club OF women WHO
manage their own farms, this club
having been just formed this year.
Mrs. Kelley well deserves these DIS
tinctions as she has been q member