South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1913-12-26
SOCIAL IND OTHER INTERESTS OF WON
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Two Christmas balls. one for the
older and one for the younger set
we're the principal social events OF
Christmas night, although the city
was flooded with out Of town guests
and many homes were the scenes OF
gay family gatherings.
For the older there was the annual
Christmas dance Of the Indiana club
attended by the usual number Of club
members and a large company OF
guests, $50 IN all. The newly finished
ball room was decorated quite simply
in holly and evergreen. Mates or
chestra played the program of dances
and a light supper was served.
The dance for the younger set was
that given at the oliver hotel by Sen.
and Mrs r. +. Shively for their chill
dren, Miss Mary, George and John.
The ball room. where dancing began
at O'Clock. was simply arranged
with Christmas greeEery with which
the fireplace was banked. The red
room. however. where a buffet supper
was served at II o'clock was festive.
yuletide scene. A large circular table
which occupied the center of the
room held an artistic centerpiece
formed OF tiers Of fruit on a bed Of
destal bearing a French basket filled
with fruit, holly and pOinsettias.
The handle Of the basket was wrap
ped with evergreen which was fes-
TONED to the edge OF the table. The
appointments were completed with
pyramids of Christmas corrections.
Between dances punch was served in
the corridor leading into the ball
room.
The affair was the occasion for the
gathering Of many OF the returned
college and boarding school students
as we'll as out Of town guests Among
the latter were Robert Harris Of
Cleveland. o., the guest OF the hosts;
Miss Mary Beery of Chicago, guest Of
her aunt, Mrs. Rome c. Stephenson;
Miss Marie Ellston Of Duluth. Mimi.
who Is visiting Miss Gilmore and Al
bert Stephenson, and Matthew Morse
Of St Louis. No, the guest Of George
Stephenson.
The fourth annual family reunion
OF the Hupp-Hawkins family was
held Wednesday afternoon at the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. p. r. Hawkins
404 II. Indiana av. Twenty guests
were present the oldest member be-
ing Mrs. Lydia Hawkins, "a. The
evening was spent in music and games
after which refreshments were served.
Gifts were then distributed by Santa
Claus.
The marriage OF Miss Mary Winona
Paul, daughter OF Mr. and Mrs. w. F.
Paul of Walkerton TO Earl +. White
man, 2036 Prairie av. took place
Christmas day at o'clock i'm the
afternoon. The ceremony was per-
formed IN the Grace NJ. r. church by
the pastor. Rev. +. X. Dougherty in
the presence OF 200 guests The at
tendants were Miss Edna Downing
and Clyde Bunch. both OF South Bend.
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shadow lace over white satin. She
wore full length veil and carried
brides roses. Shortly after the cere-
mony the young couple left for brief
wedding trip after which they will be
at home at 121 Dayton st.
American hall Will be the scene Of
big holiday dance Saturday night
for many OF the younger set, espec-
tally the students home from college
for the holiday vacation. The hall
Will be decorated with pennants and
banners and ferns. Sperry's orches-
ira will play. TIE dance is To be
Butcher. Al. BonDurant and Guy
Hildebrand
Mr.. and Mrs Isaac Barr. 232 Elder
St, entertained at a Christmas din
ner at ] o'clock yesterday. Covers
NNAN Pict1Nu AOE 10.
Mrs. George NJ Fountain will en-
terrain at an Informal tea followed
by dancing Saturday afternoon and
evening for her daughters the Misses
Neal and Jessamy. The affair will
be given at the Fountain home. $50
w Jefferson boulevard.
The marriage OF Miss Irene Louise
Pronnet, daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Edwin Pronnet Of Goshen, TO Otto
George Arnold, 1049 w Thomas St,
South Bend. took place at high noon
Christmas day at the home of the
brides parents, Rev. Mr.. Grimm off,
ciating. The young couple left i'm
mediately for trip TO New York
state after which they will be at home
at oil :. St, Peter st. Mr. Arnold is
employed in the IT. L. Yerrick under
taking establishment II. L. Yerrick
was among those present at the cere-
mOnr.