The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-04-23

eral assembly, which VIII be held In
the city OF Rochester. New York, May
20. 1915. Rev. J. b. Glib of Madelia,
Rev. j. NJ. Balm OF Mankato. Elder l..
Long of Luverne and Elder Moore OF
Blue Earth were elected alternates.
From Thursdays Daily
Senator J. W. Andrews yesterday
sent out an s. o, s. call from the cap
itol building I'm ST. Paul. The union
depot bill was In danger. He requested
that the Commercial club special
committee in union depot come to st.
Paul today and lend aid to the end
that the measure should not be killed.
the senate committee having recon-
mended It's indefinite pvstponement.
Accordingly. r. VI. Currier. Fred
Kron, A. J. veigel. John Nyquist and
c. +. Phillips went TO the capital city
where they were given hearing by
the senate committee at two o'clock
this afternoon. ,....
Railroad interests have used their
influence. to defeat the measure. A
Ike bill passed the house without any
display of opposition, the representa-
tives OF the railroads preferring to
: wait until the measure SHOULD be
taken up by the senate committee be.
fore they took any action.
! The delegation took with Il the old
records OF the city council, showing
that the city had donated TO the
Northwestern railroad the lots where
the recent freight depot stands on
condition that Il erect and maintain
a passenger depot there.
Hsndicraft Exhibit at Public Library.
The handicraft exhibit loaned TO
the public library from the State Art
society Is proving Of great interest TO
those visiting H.. The exhibit will be
on display this week and next. IL
consists Of number of woven pieces.
coverlids, rugs. curtains. embroidery.
laces. crochet. leather work, pottery.
1 copper, bookbinding. carving. and
jewelry. The State Art society has
collected from various sources these
pieces. The weaving comes for the
most part from the Canadian Handi.
craft guild. Montreal which society
has been influential In fostering
among .CaDada's skilled. foreign born
population hand industries of various
sorts. The Canadian looms employ
very different materials and patterns
from those of the Swedish looms. lIin.
ncsota has many foreign born citE
zens who bring from over the seas
talent and skill I'm the old world
crafts. The State Art society has
done much to revive and encourage
these arts which arc very apt to die
out In the second generation. because
they have no places IN American life
Its promotion OF home industries has
been OF value I'm furnishing interests
- for Young and old people and has
iaised the commercial value of hand
work. The laces made by Bobemians
in the state are now being sold not
only throughout Minnesota but also
I'm many Of our large cities. Examples
OF these laces arc among the exhibit.
The exhibit is open throughout the
day. from 8 O.. m. TO 2 p. m.
Wedding Anniversary.
Mr.. and Mrs. Anton HofT of Decoria
were pleasantly surprised last Sun.
day evening by about thirty OF their
relatives and friends. the affair being
planned In honor OF the thirtieth ami.
versary of their marriage. The rooms
OF the home were beautifully decorat.
ed with ferns and carnations, and on
the dining room table stood a HAND.
some wedding cake. which was dec.
Grated with sniilax and pearls. and
which was made by Mrs. John Han
nF Nfp nd A
feature OF the evening was the pre-
sentation to Mrs. Hon of a beautiful
pearl set ring. and to Mr.. Hoff OF a
handsome pearl necktie pin. Miss Inga
Hoff making the presentation on be-
half OF the children as tokens of their
love and esteem. and the recipients
responded gracefully. expressing their
appreciation. The remainder of the
time was spent with games and mu.
Sic. and several vocal and instru-
mental duets we're rendered by Mr.
and Mrs. John Hanson. Inga Hoff.
Jay Shukhart and Hjalmar Hoff. At
midnight a dainty and delicious lunch
was served, the decorations being
pearls. and Mrs. John Hanson. assisted
by the Misses Inga Hoff and Martha
guests departed for their homes wish.
ing their host and hostess many hap
py returns OF the day. and that all
those present at the happy occasion
may be here TO attend the golden
wedding anniversary OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Hofr.
Gutz-Drowiey. ID,
Miss Mary Lutz of Winnebago and
Mr. George II. Drowley OF Ontario.
Canada, were united i'm marriage last
evening Mt the Congregational church
parsonage by Rev. Edward Constant
the pastor. They we're attended by
Miss Lena Eshmond and Mr.. Harry
Gilleland OF Winncbago.
Entertained Sewing Club. ..-..
Miss Helen Carlson entertained a
sewing club Of ten young ladies OF the
Swedish Congregational church last
evening at her home on Parry street
A pleasant social evening was enjoy.
ed. and nice refreshments were serv.
ed by the hostess.
ole.vroman.