Grand Forks daily herald., 1914-12-30

Unique elegance in the ball room
@rcorative scheme. novel ideas in the
natter Of tavors, and an abundance
Il Christmas iol.ity were features
which made the annual Christmas CO.
tiilion OF the German club, given last
aEening at the Dacotah, function of
extreme social delight. An inviting
replace guarded with Christmas
pines, burning red tapers in crystal
holders, and Christmas trees artistic
ally decorated and lighted with min.a-
ture electric sparks converted the
spacious dining hall into an ideal ball
room and m-de a beautiful setting for
splendid company. The ladies wore
gowns OF delicate richness. adding in
dividual charm to each dance, while
an appropriate touch of color was
evident in the evening dress OF the
gentlemen in the way of a buttoniere
OF either Scotch heather, holly. mistle-
unique markers chosen by the even
ing's hostess, Mrs. Julius Bacon. Mrs.
Bacon was assisted in the arrange
ment Of this party by Miss Ruth
Whithed and both were complimented
frequently for their exceptional abil-
ity in providing happy time.
The Christmas idea was featured
again in the lobby when lunch was
served at midnight. The centerpiece
! was a large Christmas tree and from
1t long tables were arranged In the
form Of a star. At each pate was an
individual cake adorned with q tiny
red Christmas candle and the holiday
colors predom;nated in the different
courses.
Rorke's orchestra struck UP lively
music for the opening of the dance
at 9 O'Clock and The first number was
moonlight when the only light In
the ball. room was the soft glow from
! the, burning candles which lined the
| windows. and the tiny sparks on the
Christmas trees. Theodore Elton was
the selected cotillion leader and his
bows of tulle to match the markers.
Among the favors that made the
dancers merry. were red Santa Claus
Christmas stockings which hung
around the fireplace, miniature Christ
mas trees, lovely ribbon sewing bags
for the ladies. candy In glass jars,
cigars. sachets and the No-Vary
favor. pound packages Of coffee for
the ladies and small bottles of grape
juice for the gentlemen. Comic stunts,
too, added to the fun making and one
of these was a. Santa Claus on roller
! skates with a pack of toys, while an
other was clothes line contest for
! the men.
The party continued until the morn
day function yet given by the German
YAc guests included the Germon
club members and a number Of visit
ing holiday guests in the city as fol-
lows:
Messrs. and Mesdames C. A. Abbott,
w. H. Alexander. !. d. Bacon, J. F.
Bacon, Charles Bartles, ]. r. carlev,
A. P. Clifford, r. S. Corrigan, F. E.
Dickinson, w. E. Dietz, James A. Din
ME. A. J. Douglas. l.. l.. Eckman, G..
c. Finch, Theodore 8. Elton, II. b.
Finch, c. W. Fisher, Harry Gavere,
Perry S. johnson, G. r. jacob. Fl. l..
Withheld, Eugene Lovejoy, G. J. MUIR
ply, w: Y. o'Connor John w. ogren.
NJ. G. Olson. E. z. Sherman. VI. II.
! Shulze. +. F. Stokes, w. r. Wander
hoef, II. w. Whitcomb. G. H. Wilder.
J. B. Wineman, Harold Mccoy Of
Bonners Ferry, Ida. and Clifford
I.ontz Of South Bend. Ind; Mrs. C. A.
King. Mrs. F. A. Taylor. Mrs. r. E.
Miller and Mrs. G. n. Barnes; Misses
Evelyn Murphy of Minneapolis. Elsie
Williams of Minot. Echo Turner.
Margaret Burr Of Minneapolis, and
Helen Hamilton; Messrs. Harry Ham
ilton of Jamestown, Stewart Higham
Of Fort William, Ont; William Burke,
Ransom Barnes, G.. o. Hagen, ]. Wall
ter Hawkins. Alexander Mcdonald, j.
r. T. O'Connor, Gerald Finch and
James Bulge.
Mr.. and Mrs. John r. Kelly, whose
wedding took place here yesterday,
left this morning on an extensive
western wedding trip, which will in
clude trip through Glacier National
| S,a RI % ,1H tr,, ,nf t1on
and other coast cities.
Mrs. Kelly was formerly Miss Ce-
celia Masteron, daughter Of Mrs. Ce-
calia Masterson of Wahpeton and q
sister of Mrs. F. c. Mullen Of III Cot
tonwood street, this city. and the
groom is also a resident of Wahpeton,
where they are to be at home after
Feb. l. The wedding was a quiet fam
lily affair and was solemnized yester-
day at st. Michael's Catholic church.
Rev. Father NJ. j. O'Driscoll officiated.
The bride wore handsome travelling
suit Of blue cloth with accessories to
harmonic, and the attendants were
Mr.. and Mrs. Mullen. After the cere-
mony a wedding breakfast Of perfect
Of Mr. and Mrs Mullen and only the
bridal party and family members were
present.
| Alvin Robertson of Minneapolis,
who has been here for the past few
days visiting at the home of his son.
+. A. Robertson of Chestnut street,
left Yesterday for his home, and was
accompanied by his little grandson,
Master Alvin John Robertson, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. F. A. Robertson. Alvin
John will spend month in Minneap-
| oils with his grandparents.
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spending two months vacation with
relatives in Belle Plaine. st. Paul and
Minneapolis will return on New Years
/ day to Grand Forks.
Mrs. J. M. Nestor and her two
daughters, Ethel and Edna. left yes
terday for Minneapolis, where they
will enjoy a weeks visit, with rela-
tives.