South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-12-18
SOCIETY


The purpose OF the party was chart
table, contributions being made by all
the members, mum boring about 40, for
the poor of the city. The room in
which the affair was held, was beauti-
fully decorated for the occasion. sug-
gestive OF Christmas. FestOons Of the
holiday colors in bunting were draped
from all four corners OF the room
and caught in the center with a large
bell Light was furnished entirely by
candle with the exception OF two cleo
trio bulbs shaded in red. At the end
OF the room large fireplace, with
an open fire added an attractive effect
10 the room. Tiny stockings contain
ing candy. we're hung at the fireplace
and served as guest favOrs.
sewing was the occupation Of the
evening, while "a program of musical
numbers and several games were the
features Of entertainment Miss Gene
We've Hitler gave a vocal solo. the
Misses Bertha and Helen Haslanger
a duet, Miss Grace Bernhard, vocal
solo, Miss Meade, an instrumental
solo and Mrs. A. l.. Carr, a reading
a light supper was served at the close
Of the evening. The club is planning
10 give a larger affair Jan. q at the
building
Members of the y. I. Pedro club
were pleasantly entertained THURSDAY
afternoon by Mrs. w. Griesinger. 4O6
y. Scott St Favors at cards were
awarded Mrs. =. Thielka, Mrs. ID. b.
Davis and Mrs. George Frank. An
exchange of Christmas gifts affOr ded
much pleasure during the afternoon.
The house was prettily decorated, sug-
gestiVe of Christmas and the luncheon
served late in the afternoon carried
out the idea. The club will be enter
tanned with n New Years party by
Mrs. George Frank, 734 Harrison av.,
q which time the husbands of the
members will be guests. The next
regular meeting will be held Jan. Z,
with Mrs. y. B. Davis, No. 8 Taylor
Ct
Mrs. John Hibberd, w Washington
av., was hostess TO the Mothers club
at its regular meeting Thursday aft
crnoOn. The afternoon was spent as
usual with needlewOrk and luncheon
was served by the hostess during an
informal hour. The club will meet
Dec. 81, but the place has not yet been
decided.
Mrs. Charles Sellers, GA s. Fellows
St. entertained the Pastime club at its
annual Christmas party Thursday aft
crnOOn. An exchange of gifts fea-
tured the afternoon and delectable re-
sreshments were served at the close
of the afternoon. The house was APP
pointed artistically to suggest Christ
mas. Mrs. William Studebaker 500
r. Indiana av., viii entertain the club
Dec. 81.
The O. d. 4. club met Thursday aft
Crnoon with Mrs. Tony Swanson, River
Park. An exchange of gifts afforded
much pleasure. The afternoon was
spent socially and q light luncheon
was served at it's close. The club will
meet Jan. Il with Mrs. Henry
Schwartz. Emerson av.
The German Zion Sewing circle met
Thursday afternoon for a thimble at
the parish school. Hostesses were Mrs.
Charles Roessler. Mrs. Mary Gilman
and Mrs John Sindlinger. The after
noon was spent with sewing and
luncheon was served later TO nearly
20 women. Meetings have been post
poned until early in February
The annual pound" party of the
Circle Of Mercy was held Thursday
afternoon at ST. Patrick's library. The
attendance was unusually large ana ~
number OF generous donations in food.
;oys and clothing were made by the
members. to be distributed among the
poor today Usual business was trans
acted and the meeting closed with
social hour, during which refresh
ments were served by a committee
appointed for the purpose. The time
cor the next meeting has not been an
nounced.
Mrs. Jennie Morris. SIT y Adams
ST.. was hostess Thursday afternoon
go the Modern Beehive club. \ dain-
" luncheon was served by the host
vss and the afternoon spent with sew
;ng The club Will meet Jan. Z with
Mrs. J. NJ. Rose, STA :. Michigan ST.
An interesting and profitable meet
ing of the Thursday club was held on
Thursday afternoon at the home of
Mrs. NIarshel Hughes, 511 r. Mon
roe St The topic for the afternoon's
study was Woman and two papers
were given ON the subject. Mrs. O. T.
Fetters discussed What She Has
Done" and Mrs. y :. Lindquist
What She May Do" Two members
of the club were appointed by the
state federation 20 fill responsible po-
Eitions Mrs. George Phillips is on
the house and Mrs. James r. Kelley
is on the literary committee. Fol
lowing the parliamentary drill a
pleasing vocal solo was rendered by
Mrs Kenneth Beers and the meet
ing closed with "a social hour and re-
freshments. The club viii meet Dec.
I with Mrs. George Phillips, 710 Co
lumbia ST.
One of the most interesting month
~ meetings of the WOmen'S Foreign
Missionary society of Trinity NJ. Il.
church was held Thursday afternoon
ut the home of Mrs. Charles Romine
Nassar av. Mrs Homer Robinson had
charge Of the program and Mrs. r. p.
Herrold led in the devouons. The gem
eral topic for the afternoon was The
Mother and the Christ Child Inter
esting discussions on the subject were
given By Mrs. I'll. T.. White. who spoke
OF Childhood in Heather Lands.
Mrs. F. =. Herrold, whose topic was
Motherhood. Mrs. :. Reed. Chris
tan Motherhood - and Mrs. a. Kirk
patrick, Christmas in Algiers' The
society viii meet Jan. II with Mrs.
Herrold. Portage ay
The Ideal Embroidery club was en-
fertained Thursday afternoon hy Mrs
Fred Lobaugh. Miami st. The after
noon was spent with needlework and
luncheon was served AT its close dur
ing a brief social time. The club viii