The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1915-02-17
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A very novel and enjoyable jaunt
was enjoyed by the members of the
Friday club last Friday, when they ac'
cepted the very cordial invitation oil
Mrs. Blackman to be her guests for
the afternoon at the county home. The
ladies went by train to Arion, where
they were mot by Mr.. Blackman with
a large conveyance and driven to the
home. A committee OF the club, ladies'
had arranged q nice program that was
given. then the guests enjoyed the ele.
giant supper which was served at two
tables that were very appropriately
decorated with red, white and blue
fayors, flags, etc, the day being Lin.
coln's birthday. The ladies were
shown over the entire building and
We're much pleased with the comfort
able, cleanly appearance of everything
and the old people all seemed so hap
by and comfortable that it was evident
that Mr.. and Mrs. Blackman are the
right people in the right place. For
the last two years the Friday club has
sent a little gift to each inmate for
Christmas and Mrs. Blackman ar
ranged this very pleasant party to
show her appreciation OF. their thought
fitness. Mrs. Butler and Mrs. Mel
son. OF Arion, shared the pleasures OF
the afternoon.
Mrs. Chamberlain and Mrs. Voss en-
tertained the p. T.. O.'s at valentine
party at the home of Mrs. Voss Friday
evening. 1t proved to be a very hearty
affair. Games were the amusement
and entertainment and q jolly time re-
suited. Valentines were made and
sent to the out OF town members and
light refreshments served as delight
full finish to the pleasant occasion.
The Baptist Mission circle. had u
covered dish party Wednesday at the
club room, when over one hundred en-
joyed the novel affair. The program
was rendered i'll the afternoon and
supper served at 6 o'clock.
Mesdames Armstrong and Jones
were hostesses to the Shakespeare
club Monday evening at the home OF
Mrs. Marcus Jones. A bounteoAs sup
per was served at 6 o'clock, as is the
custom, and every one present was ell
thusiastic over the pretty pink decora-
tons. The table was beautiful with
doilies, flowers, etc. The evening was
devoted to the program, which was a
very interesting one. An original
game OF English authors was much en-
ioyed.
Mr.. and Mrs. George McHenry were
dinner hosts Wednesday, and Saturday
evenings, IGNORING their house guest.
Mrs. Becker, of Columbus, Neb. On
Wednesday evening covers were laid
for seventeen and twelve on Satur-
day. In point OF elegance these din.
ners have not been surpassed in Den.
ison. A number of dainties We're
served for the first time and created
the pleasant impression that some
thing new in Il menu always does. The
color scheme was yellow and white.
the flowers being yellow tulips and
white narcissus. The ice cream was
served in candy tulips and the same
flower appeared in icing on the fancy
cakes and after dinner mintS. The
five course menu was faultlessly serv
ed and with the beautiful appointments
created an effect and impression that
was indeed complimentary to the
pleasant guest OF honor as we'll as the
favored friends who were privileged
to enjoy the treat. Mrs. Dudley, of
Council Bluffs. was guest from out
of town. GERS
The A. b. c. We're entertained by
Dr. and Mrs. Philbrook on Thursday
evening. Four tables were spread for
the game. Mrs. Dudley. Of Council
Bluffs; Mrs. Becker. OF Columbus,
Neb.. and Miss Tabor, OF Independence
We're out of town guests. Light re-