The Oskaloosa herald., 1913-02-20
CLUBS AND SOCIETY
Various Happy Occasions Among
Town and Country FolS.

Mrs. Bertha Crete, at her home, No.
300 South C street, last Thursday en-
tertained the officers of the Eastern
Star in most delightful manner. 1t
was sort of conference concerning
Star affairs, with social features in
termngled in a most pleasing manner.
A buffet luncheon was served with the
assistance OF Miss Vivian Crete and
Miss Irene Farmhouse.
Chapter X, p. E. o., met at the,
home of Mrs. Minnie Lofand Satur-
day, Feb Is, 1913. Mrs. Kate Barnes,
Mrs. Elgin Schee and Miss Williams
assisted Mrs. Lofiand in entertaining
the Chapter. The weather being
fine, large company were present,
and enjoyed the patriotic musical
which had been prepared by the pro
lgram committee, and which proved to
be real treat The program was in
the hands of Mrs. Barnes, who an
nounced as the first number, 1.-The
Star Spangled Banner" which all
joined in singing, at the conclusion OF
which Mrs. Schee read a most excel
lent paper, giving the author, and in
cidents relating to the writing OF
many of the patriotic songs we have
heard so many times, and every time
are new Miss Mary Barnes gave
two readings, meriting the applause
given so heartily by the company.
Miss Letha Peckham was then an
nounced, and gave two numbers, to
1.-THE great delight of her hearers. Miss
Hockett accompanied ner on the
piano. Mrs. Cournyer then gave two
numbers, and all who have heard her
in her readings, will at once know
THAT she charmed every listener. Miss
Hockett favored the company with a
lpiano solo which was of great merit
and much enjoyed. The program
closed by all singing "Tenting On the
Old Camp. Ground" Mrs. Lofiand at
the piano The rooms were prettily
TRY, cut flowers, plants and ferns, max
ling the whole place bower of beauty.
Refreshments were served and a So
lcial hour enjoyed The meeting was
lone Of pleasure from start to finish
land all agreed that great credit was
due the committee who had arranged
1.-THE musical.-Press Cores.
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The Dozen Club held its February
IDoings on the 18th at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. A. C. Noel. The families
were all represented except one. This
family recently suffered loss in the
death of a brother residing In Idaho
links Phillips, former resident here
The. club extends sympathy The
IeVening was a beautiful representa-.
tive of the weather of this glorious
winter. Ii being Valentine week, the
4 residence was decorated with hearts,
Iimparting the spirit of the occasion TO
fall present Contests on general in
formation on current events, and on
knowledge of musical terms, were won
THE first by r. ID. Robertson and
the second by Hldreth Barnes and
III. C.. Wharton, who tied, each receiv.
ing a prize. Next on the program
was readings and music by the young
people which was enthusiastically re-
iceiyed. The usual refreshments we're
served, after which came music and
general visiting. The guests Of honor
were Mrs. Lousetta Martin of Ottum-
IVA, Mr.. and Mrs. Cornelius Wharton
land son Roy, Miss Roxie Tandy, Mr..
land Mrs. Fl. C. Wharton, all of near
Beacon, and Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde Rob-
lertson of Oliyet. The club planned
and carried out surprise,-a miscel-
Idaneous shower, on Mr.. and Mrs H.
IC. Wharton. They received enough
presents to set up in housekeeping a
pair Of pioneers. The Noel family
greatly enjoyed the presence and so
iciety of their neighbors and friends.
After singing the usual song, the club
adjourned to meet March % at the
home OF Mr.. and Mrs. J. NJ. Butler
III. r. Cor.