South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-05-15
Social and Other Interests of Women


Mrs a D. Hadson, els S. St. Jo-
seph St, entertained informally at a
thimble Friday afternoon, compli-
menting Mrs. Charles A. Decker, who
viii leave In the near future for Roch-
ester, n. Y. The guests numbered Is.
Mrs Decker was presented with a
beautful cut glass vase by her friends
as a token of remembrance OF her
birthday anniversary which fell on
that date Light refreshments were
served by the hostess toward the close
OF the afternoon.
Dr. and Mrs. D. K. Splitter. 1912
Lincoln way w, entertained INFORMAL
~ at q 8 o'clock dinner Friday even
ing, IN honor OF the formers sister
Mrs. j. Q. King and son, Harold, Of
Constantine, Mich. Covers were laid
for eight. White flowers were used
for table decorations.
afternoon by the women Of the Indi-
ana Avenue Christian church compli-
menting Mrs a. L. Bremen and moth
er, who expect TO soon leave for
Brooklyn. ". Y, where they will make
their home. Music and games were
the features Of the afternoon. Light
refreshments were served.
The members OF the Nonparell club
were pleasantly entertained Friday
evening by Mrs. Ida Evans 1888 Wood
ward av. Games and contests were
featured, and prizes were awarded to
Mrs. Emma Wolters and AIfS8 Lillian
I.aHommedieu- Mrs. Fred Wagner,
who recently returned from a visit in
California, was a guest. The next
meeting will be in two W. Sks with
Mrs Anna Secor, 2O7 w Marion st.
The Teachers Training class of No.
1 of the First NJ. +. church was en-
tertained at the homo OF Mrs. Will
liam Clark. I'll w. Wayne St, Friday
night. A feature Of the evening was
a miscellaneous shower for Miss
Elizabeth Walter whose marriage to
RoIla Reeves will take place in the
near future. Light refreshments were
served
A kindergarten festival featuring
Mother Goose stories, spring songs
and various other kindergarten
stunts was given Esriday evening at
the Colfax school by q children of
the department. under the direction
Of Miss Alma Collmer, kindergarten
director Of the school.
Activity games were, Pop Goes the
Weasel" Dolls Dance" Brownies
Dance and the 'Minuet''. A group
OF spring songs, Spring Is Here"
and THE Pussy Willows Secret
were followed by a Mother Goose
Parade" with the children in costume
representing the characters in the
story. Garden Bed" Butterfly
and BIRDS Nest were the dramatic
games. The Trade Songs, the gro
Ger, carpenter and shoemaker, ended
the evenings activities. Miss Mar
guerite Martin, the assistant teacher,
accompanied the numbers on the
piano.
The Loyal Workers of the First
Christian church were entertained at
a banquet Friday evening at the Y.
NJ. c., A. A decorative scheme of red
and white was used. Corsage bou-
quets and boutonnieres were provid-
ed the guests. An empire basket about
which were placed red candles CEN
tered the table. The place cards were
girls heads with clever rhymes.
Favors were red crepe baskets. +. w.
Taylor was POSTMASTER. Miss Ethel
Pomranka, the vice president, gave a
toast, welcome" which was respond
ed TO by Joseph AYefy. Others given
were by O. g. Osborn, coach of
the basketball team; ROLAND Witwer,
superintendent of the Sunday school
class; Mrs. +. w. Taylor and Miss
Blanche Thumm. A social evening
followed
The Frances Willard w, c. T. L..
met at the home OF Mrs. Hattie Web
ster, 212 E. Bronson St, Friday aft
ernoOn for its regular monthly meet
ing. Mrs. r. G. Ra1lsbeck led in an
interesting discussion on Missions of
remperance"s Others on the pro-
gram were: A paper on Temper
ance in Our Christian Lands, by
Mrs. John HiVely; a quiz depart
ment- by Mrs. Frank Jefferies; Mrs
Gertrude Albright, why We Need a
World w. G. II. u. Missionary Fund: :
q recitation. "a Vacant Lot" by Mrs.
Minnie Piokins, a violin number by
Mrs Albright. Refreshments were
served by the hostess assisted by Miss
Anna Fox Flower Mission day will
De observed with a meeting at the
nome Of Mrs. Wesley Miller AIS +.
BTcadway. June 9.
Norman TIidy Sewing circle enter
tained with a thimble Friday after
noon I'm G. A r.. hall 10y Mrs. Downey,
Mrs. Carroll. Mrs. CrofOOt and Mrs
With needlework after the business
meeting and Mrs. GarwOod gave an
interesting reading. Refreshments
we're served at small tables 10 the
35 members present. Arrangements
we're completed for the Memorial
supper to be held Saturday evening
May %. IN the hall.
Friends Of Miss Alice Phelps gave
ler a miscellaneous shower at her
home, $40 F. Monroe St. Thursday
evening. The evening was spent So
-ially with the serving of refresh
nents toward the close. Miss Phelps
expects TO be married in the near fu-
-ure 10 A. 3. Walters OF Philadelphia
Pa
Mrs. A s. Moe. sos s. Frances St,
Entertained 20 children Thursday aft