South Bend news-times., 1915-04-13
Social and Other Interests of Women


The 18th annual banquet given by
Rev. John +. DeGroote. pastor Of St
Patrick's church. 10 the members Of
his choir was perhaps the most de-
lightful OF the series 1t took place
Monday evening in the red room at
the Oliver hotel and was attended by
90 guests. Following the banquet an
informal dancing party took place in
the parish hall.
Empire baskets in graduated sizes.
filled with pink and white sweet peas.
adorned the long table at which all
the guests were seated. The hand
painted cards bore bluebirds and daft
fodils and the dainty place favOrs
we're in yellow and white.
Miss Sarah ONeill. organist and di-
rector of the choir, served as toast
mistress and the following toasts
were responded to. Our Banquet"
by Miss Marjorie Berteling, who re-
called pleasant incidents OF past af-
fairs; "Our Host" by Miss Mary Nc
Inerny," who spoke charmingly OF
Father DeGrOote and the esteem in
which he is held by the members Of
the choir and Of his congre regation.
and The Choir" by Ed. Flanagan,
who gave clever take-off on various
members OF the choir. Father De-
Groote responded by expressing his
appreciation Of the work Of the choir
Prof. Drury OF NOtre Dame university
contributed a vocal solo.
The hall where the remainder of
the evening was spent was arranged
with profusiOn or foliage and spring
flowers. Fred Marin furnished the
music. Punch ..mu waters were
served.
Mr.. and Mrs l. W. Willard, 2002 S.
Ieer St, celebrated their 10th we'd
ding anniversary Monday evening.
OF the evening and refreshments were
served A fiashlight picture was taken
OF the group.
Miss Blanch Hill, 1909 Lincoln way
W, entertained Il friends Monday
evening in honor Of Miss Edith Man
ley OF st. Joseph, Mich, who has been
visiting here for the past week Games
and music we're the features Of the
evening. Light refreshments were
served. Miss Manley returned to her
home Tuesday morning.
The members Of the Young Wom-
ems Missionary society of the First
Methodist Episcopal church held a
very successful meeting Monday even
ing at the home Of Mrs. Myron Camp
bell, sos Park av. The feature of the
evening was a reading on The Social
Customs OF Indiana" by Mrs. Norman
Bleuler. About $40 were found in the
mite boxes. Luncheon was served at
the close Of the evening by the host
ess assisted by Mrs. w. a. Hager.
Mrs. j. B. Campbell and the Misses
Ada and Vera Campbell. The next
meeting of the society will be May 10
I'm the church.
Sir Edwards court, No. 144, Catho-
lie order OF Foresters entertained with
a dance Monday evening in American
hall. An American flag was raffled
off and was won by A. j. ScanlOn,
SIS Cushing st. Light refreshments
were served during the evening.
About 125 guests were present. Arts
orchestra furnished the music for the
evening.
The Young WOmen's Missionary So
ciety of the First Baptist church met
Monday evening in the church par
lors Rev. Charles A. Decker gave a
talk on the life and work Of David
Livingston in central and southern
Africa. The talk was followed by a
social hour. when the hOstesses for the
evening. Mrs. Ada Nave and Miss
Elizabeth Runkle served light refresh
ments The society will meet May 10
with Mrs. w. l. Kizer. S03 w. Wash
ington av. The subject TO be taken up
is the work of Miss Amy Acock. a mis-
siOnary TO Japan.
club was held Monday evening. Men
OF Affairs" is the subject being studied
by the club. Miss BrickeH and Miss
Virginia Tut had charge of the even-
ing. giving talks on newspapers and
magazines which brought in all the
leading papers Of the United States.
II club Will meet April 19.
Mrs William w. Meyer, 126 n St.
Louis St, entertained eight members
of the Daughters of Liberty Monday
evening. After the regular business
meeting the time was spent socially.
Light refreshments were served. The
members will meet April 90 at the Y.
w. G. a. when Mrs. Ada Barnard will
be hostess.
Miss Marie May. 1901 w. Washing
ton av.. who will leave with her par
ents the first Of May for their new
home in Milwaukee. Wis. is being
compiimented with a number Of
parties as a farewell Tuesday. Miss
Estelle Bauerlin. $40 Lincoln way E.
Mishawaka, will give an evening party
as a courtesy to Miss May. Miss
Blanch McCreary and Miss Lillian
Reading will entertain Friday evening
at the home OF Miss McCreary. 21O s.
Scott st. Mrs. r. II. Stencil III y. ST
Louis St, will give a dinner party and
Miss Rooney. EOS z. Indiana av.. will
entertain before Miss May leaves the
city.
Mrs. l. A Lydick, 664 Diamond av..
was hostess to the Old Tuesday circle
Monday afternoon. Roll call respous-
- were poems by James Whitcomb
Riley. During the business meeting
arrangements were made 10 cOope-
rate with the clubs and churches in
the clean up movement. During the
social hour luncheon was served.
Corsage bouquets of sweet peas were
given each guest Mrs George Kizer
Lincoln way w, viii entertain the
club April 26.
The .. r. s. auxiliary met Monday
afternoon in the Masonic club rooms
FOR their regular business meeting. A
social hour followed the business ses-