The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-12-10

matter from Savannah, Mimi, CIcto-
Der 10, addressed to Charles Howell,
Rockford, Iowa. Lewis waived pre-.
examination.
From. Saturdsy'c Daily.
Reimer- strobci.
One of the prettiest home weddings
solemnized November 30 was that OF
Miss Annie Reimer, only daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Emil Reimer OF Hard
wick. Mimi, and Mr.. Fred J. Suobel
OF this city. which was celebrated AZ
high noon at the. home of the pride in
the presence OF an assembly OF about
thirty-five relatives and friends. The
home was beautifully decorated for
the occasion in q color scheme OF
yellow arl white chrysanthemums.
being gracefully mingled with foliage.
Roses and carnations were used for
the table. Miss Caroline Peterson
was Brides maid and Mr.. Joe Reimcr
best man. The bride was attired In q
beautiful cream satin gown ana
carried bouquet of brides roses and
lilies of the valley. Her veil being a
cap effect. The maid wore nand
some gown OF pale blue messaiine.
Following the ceremony short re-
ception was held and congratulations
received after which an elegant
course wedding dinner was served.
Among the out of town guests present
at the wedding were, Mr.. and Mrs.
Martin Strobel, parents of the groom
OF this city, Herbert Strobel OF this
city. Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. J. Frcick OF
Dclamerc. ". D., and Mr.. and Mrs.
John Willprecht OF Sidgerwood. n. p.
Mr.. and Mrs. Strobel win be at home
December IL en- Fifth avenue. wnere
the groom has a home prepared.
Dinner Party.
Superintendent and Mrs. l.. J.
Sperry entertained twelve guests az
their home on Warren street Thurs
day evening at dinner party, which
was cleverly arranged in a mock
manner, each one OF the seven
courses served, being other than 1t
seemed. The menu consisted of mock
turtle soup, mock fish on shells, mock
angel food, mock oyster cocktail
mock bread, etc. each course being
as delicious as the real article could
have possibly been. Pretty fayors al
each plate were carried out in the
same novel manner, and lace baskets
held walnut SHE'LL which, upon being
opened, was found to contain a slip oil
paper on which was written a sug-
gestion for table conversation. The
decorative scheme was in deep purple
and gave a very handsome effect.
Church Ladies Entertained.
Mrs. Il. ]. Naylor entertained the
ladies of the fourth division of the
Presbyterian church at her home, 41G
State street, yesterday. Mr.. Arthur
A. Poissant Of the Worlds Purity Fed.
Grafton addressed the ladies. His re.
marks were very forcible along the
line of the parents duty to the boy and
girl. Dainty refreshments were served
Supper and Sale a Success.
The Christmas sale and the supper
at the Christian church yesterday aft.
ernoon and evening was well attended
by large gathering OF people. The
room was prettily decorated with
Christmas bells and various other
Christmas designs. Mrs. Howard
Stansileld, chairman of tables; Mrs
Mrs. Fred Hotaling. chairman OF sale
and decorations. The affair was sue
cess and $50 cleared.
Very Clever Affair.
The Junior auxiliary of st. Johns
Episcopal church entertained at tht
home of Miss Margaret WISE, 90;
Byron street last evening at "r:ck.
aninny' party. that delighted tins
large audience of parents and friend;
assembled to see and hear them
Aunt Miranda Snowfall and Hel
Family" would have scarcely beer
recognized by their dearest friends
SO cleverly were they made up as
darkies. black face and costumes
complete. and the entertainment the,
offered was first class. and great:
enjoyed by all present. Aunt Mir
anda. in the person of Mrs. C. ]. Shut
who had drilled the children for this
event, presided at the piano, ana
played the accompaniments for the
dances and choruses. The opening
number was taken part In by the en-
tire family. the pickaninnies march
ing in with lively fancy steps. and
erouning themselves TO join in sing
ing "Swanee River" At the con-
clusion OF their song they marched
out with fancy steps, and all the
manners of real darkey children
Recitations, dances and songs were
given by the children those taking
part being Margaret Evelyn Paul
Mary Arabella Turner. Agnes Chrys-
anthemum Turner. Mary Angelina
Pay, Mary Narcissus Daley. Helen
Lily White Crane. Grace Chloe Bron-
SON. Margaret Jerusha Wise, Soph-
roma Ruthie Hoxie, Mary Blossom
crane, Edna Jemima Bronson, Dolly
Topsy Gerlach, and Dorothea Mehit-
able Hoxie. Topsy Snowfall, In the
person OF Dolly Gerlach gave foil
song and dance. which was very
clover, and each of the young per-
formers deserves much praise for the
delightful manner in which they in
terpreted the parts of little darkey
people. The program closed with the
entire family united I'm chorus
number singing "Home Sweet Home. y
The junior auxiliary realized a neat
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