The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1913-01-02

Various Happy Occasions Among
Town and Country Folk.

formed a basis of conversation. After
the social hour and the serving OF
dainty refreshments the class>adjourn.
ed, to meet Jan 6 at the home of Mrs.
Fred Wheeler. at which time will oc-
cur the annual holiday festivities OF
the department. E
Christmas was spent so pleasantly
at the home of W. T. .Tandy, 747 North
E street. The annual Homecoming OF
the children and grand children,
with not a vacant chair was a source
of pleasure and hearts We're full OF
Thanksgiving and praise for such a
blessing. Nature assisted in giving
cheer amid comfort.
sixteen gathered around the we'll
laden Christmas tree and a program
was given as follows:
Bible Reading me Story of the
Saviour's Birth-W T. Tandy.
Prayer-A. b. Tandy.
Instrumental Solo-Myrl Tandy.
Wilbur Williams.
Recitation-C Charles Tandy.
Song-"No, Not One, Ethel Tandy
presiding at the instrument. All sang
Recitation-RoyT andy,
Cornet Solo-Clarence Tandy.
Song-Wilbur Williams.
instrumental Solo-Myrl Tandy.
Recitation--Melvin Tandy.
Cornet Solo--Clarence Tandy.
Then the presents were distributed
R. H. Williams playing Santa Claus
At goo p. m. ali were ready for the
dinner, which had been so beautifully
prepared by mother and grandmother
who always knows what will satisfy
the stomach's desires at Christmas
time. D.. 1sH t,a
One more happy Christmas spen,
lat the parental home. May there be
many more such happy times.
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The ladies of the Spring Valley
Monroe Township church gave a
supper at the L. Robinson home Sat
urday evening last in honor of their
husbands About sixty were present
for the occasion, which was most
enjoyable one, A wienie roast was
INDUCED in. -s.... ...-.
The Dozen Club took advantage OF
the beautiful moonlight night of Dec
81, to extend congratulations to Clyde
Robertson and bride at the home of
his parents. His exclamation of
We'll III be darned," expressed his
emotions admirably as the Dozen
poured in through the front door.
But the heart soon resumed its beat.
ing and Clyde was his own natural
self again The bride, although not
acquainted with the company as
sisted graciously in receiving the
guests. This was the first, but
whist. NUNS the word IL may not
be the last wedding in the member
ship of the club. The ladies spread
the feast, and appetites were soon
A shower of miscellaneous
kitchen ware was INDUCED in and the
newly welded pair received many ar
ticles of utility. The guests of honor
were Mrs.. A. Ferry and family and
Mrs. Lou Norris. Music was fur
nished by Mr. Henry and. the Robert
son family, which was well received.
Some of the young ladies present
Danced in the Hog Trough" in jig
time to Mr.. Coryell's violin. An i'm
promptu charivari was carried on for
a few minutes. but subsidized when the
groom set out the cigars. On &C
count of illness some of the members
could not be present and were greatly
The song that never grows
old with the club was sung as sig
nal that festivities were at an end,
and after bidding the Robertson fam
lily goodnight, the club adjourned
U. r. Cor.
OskalOCsa Circle No. AZ, Ladies of
G. A. R.. held their regular meeting
Friday evening, Dec. 81. A large at
tendance of comrades and ladies was
present. With initiation and business
which was brought up for discussion
we had an unusually busy session.
Our next meeting will be Jan. 10,
when the services of installation of
the officers-elect will be held, with
Past President Mrs. William Shaw as
installing officer. The committees for
the work of the coming year will al
SO be appointed.-Press Cores.
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After the regular business had
been transacted at the X of p. lodge
Monday evening the meeting was
turned into reception for Judge
Preston, who assumes his duties as
judge of the supreme court the first
of the year. Speeches of good will on
the part of the lodge were given by
James A. Dewitt and Col. J. F. Nc
Neill and they we're responded to by
Judge Preston. After the talks, a
buffet luncheon was served. Cards
were in order after the lunch and
every one enjoyed themselves inn
mensely There was a large number
present and all joined in wishing the
Judge success in his new position
Christmas was red letter date
with the Archibald Forsyth people,
who enjoyed family reunion at the
residence of Mr.. and Mrs. will Stump
No. 1912 Seventh avenue east. There
were present for the occasion Mr.. and
Mrs. Forsyth, Win Stump and family,
Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Jones and daugh-
ter, Mr.. and Mrs. Chas Hartman from
Buxton, MIR. and Mrs T. w. Swingle
and son Arch from Montana. Mr. and
Mrs. G. w. Lewis and daughter Mar
garet. Noah Forsyth and family and
Jack Ross and afmily. II was day
of rare pleasure for all present. with
presents and remembrances and a
great dinner. with turkey and all the
incidentals that go TO make an occa-
sion OF this kind pleasing and mem
orablc
Master Freddie Miller, son Of Mr.