The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-04-02
BUILDING AND l0Ah !
SOCIETY AT VERNON
from Saturdays Daily.

from Saturdays Daily.
Vernon Center. March 21.-While
Rev. W. II. Palmer was spending the
week in the northern part Of the state
in the interest OF the lodge, Mrs. Pal
mer was spending the time ut the
strawberry Point farm. The ladies of
the Methodist Episcopal Aid society.
knowing that Mrs. Palmer's birthday
occurred on the &c. decided that this
would be an opportune time 10 ex-
press their appreciation and esteem,
which we have always felt for the
gracious, charming belpmate of our
popular pastor The Indies planned
and carried ont very prettily arrang.
ID birthday surprise for Mrs. Palmer
on Thursday afternoon. While the
hostess was engaged in her clerical
work. Mrs. Palmer. who was some.
what fatigued by the strenuous visit.
ing Of the previous evening, took
book and curled herself on the couch
before the library crate. and soon
read herself into Greenland. When
she was awakened from her siesta by
the arrival OF thirty or more ladies.
laden with packages and baskets she
supposed. OF course. that II was q SIR
urise Oh her hostess. and hastily with
drew TO her room TO make her toilet,
and soon appeared below, rs calm and
serene as ever, only realizing that
the surprise was for her when she
was presented with a bouquet OF
carnations and fern. The blustery
cold wind and the SNOW outside seem.
I'd TO add To the cosiness and cheer
within. while the ladies were busy
with fancy work, grouped around the
room looking over and discussing
spring styles. and some who were mus
ically inclined. sang old melodies. The
happy hours new by until about four
o'clock. when Mrs. +. II. Lowell pres
idcnt OF the Aid society. in a few well
chosen words. presented Mrs. Palmer
with beautiful silken novelty bag
containing a very substantial sum OF
money. with the best wishes from the
ninety-eight members of this organ.
ization. Mrs. Palmer accepted the
gift very graciously. The guests were
then invited to the dining room. where
4 dainty and appetizing luncheon was
served. When the luncheon was near
" completed. small white table,
covered with a pretty dolley was
placed before the hostess. and Mrs.
Mamie Sewers brought In a beautiful
large birthday cake. covered with pale
pink frosting and decorated with pink
roscbuds. on which glimmered sixteen
lighted pink candles. After the cake
had been admired. Mrs. Palmer ,ev-
tinguished and removed the candles
and buds. and cut the cake, placing
II on small individual plates. which
Master Harold Halverson and little
Miss Alice Warren presented to the
guests. The guests took their de.
parture with good wishes to the hon
or guest for many happy returns OF
the very happy occasion. Mrs. Pal
mcr also received large box OF flow
crs. containing three dozen tulips. car
nations and roses. from Miss Mabel
Rhyners and other friends In Min.
nsapolis.
Mrs. Leslie Draper left Tuesday for
her home in Wing. v. d.. after sew
eral weeks visit with her sister. Mrs.
Harry Bailey, and other relatives and
friends here and at Amboy.
Mrs. Jennie Cook Is recovering from
L severe cold.
Mrs. William Dennison entertained
Monday evening for her daughter.
Miss Margaret. who Is pupil In the
high school at ,AmbOy. Fifty guests
were present. and were the high
school students and faculty, who were
conveyed 10 the Dcnnison home by
two four horse teams hitched to hay
racks. The beautiful home was gayly
decorated In the high school colors.
purple and gold. From the moment
the guests entered this hospitable
place until their departure at a late
hour. social and jolly time reigned
supreme. 4 dainty two course lunch.
con was served, the fayors being small
purple and gold remnants, which the
guests will prize very highly as re-
"tihOi dhNco VI tht utHthtiut event.
Mrs. Dennison was assisted by Mrs.
George Merriam.
Mrs. Reeves and son went to Man
kato Tuesday to see the formers
daughter, Mrs. Bloome, who Is receiy-
ing treatment at Emmanuel hospital for
lameness i'm her knee. which has been
very troublesome for some time.
". J. Richter and ID. A. Thew of
the Vernon Center school board spent
Monday In Mankato, looking up point.
ers on the latest heating systems for
school buildings. They want the best
on the market. and are going TO get
thoroughly posted before making their
decision. II. A. Kraus was unable 10
accompany them, owing to pressing
business al home.
Miss Alice Gossard is spending the
week at her brothers home I'm Kas.
son. making the acquaintance of new
baby at that place. Miss Gossard Is
making preparations TO attend the
Commercial college al Mankato, Apr. l.
Grsndmas Warren and Hemingway
are on the sick list this week. we are
sorry to report, and they seem to be
threatened with pneumonia.
Harry Ualyerson. who bouglil the