South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-05-18

Mrs. Fred Asiin, Tonti av.. pleas
tntIy entertained az cards Wednes-
lay evening in honor Of Miss Chris
ina Aslin, who will leave soon for
california. In the contests favors
went 10 Carl Macht. Miss Zoe wy
land and Mrs. George Aslin. Fol-
lowing this the guests enjoyed a
supper with covers laid for u.
Mrs. Mable Grindie. 319 y. Notre
Dame av.. entertained u friends at
her home Wednesday evening with
n miscellaneous shower for Miss
Lucille Norris. 245 r. Sample ST. The
evening was spent with music and
games and near the end the hostess
served refreshments. Miss Norris
viii be married 10 Cole Hay the lat
ter part OF June. Several other af-
fairs are being planned for her.
Mrs. Christopher Connorton. AL
COTTAGE Grove av.. entertained her
Social club at a o'clock tea We'd
nesday afternoon. The guests num-
bered ten. Ferns and tulips were
used for decorating
The Notre Dame Glee club Of 30
voices directed by Ward Perrott Of
Indianapolis proved 70 be the attrac-
ton OF the evening at the May merry
making party given last evening in
Place hall. The affair was arranged
by the alumni and old pupils and
friends Of st. Joseph academy for
the benefit OF the school. The main
purpose was TO furnish funds for a
fire escape which the school has long
needed. and much credit is due to
those who helped make the party a
delightful success.
Charles McCauley and Harry
Scott afforded amusement with a
ragtime specially number along with
the two chorus numbers and en-
cores By the club.
The evening was opened with an
informal reception at s o'clock fol-
lowed by the program at $50
o'clock.
The decorations for the hall sug-
gested the school colors of buf and
blue by the use of numerous pen
nants and baskets Of flowers hung
from the chandeliers. A large bas-
ket Of pink roses suspended from
the center light, while large stream
ers were draped TO the side walls
Delicious refreshments were served
during the evening.
Six prizes, divided equally among
the men and the women, were
awarded 10 the winners at the card
tables which were 80 in number
Nearly 100 couples participated in
dancing.
The Shakespeare circle had its
closing meeting Wednesday after
noon at the home OF Mrs. II. F.
Westervelt. 527 n. Lafayette St The
program for the day consisted OF
the giving Of the last part Of the
play, Julius Caesar" in charge of
Mrs. H. A. Pershing. Mrs. George
A. Fulmer gave a sketch Of AN
thOny" and a sketch Of "Brutus'' was
given by Mrs. A. w. Kline. A ques-
ton box on the characters Of the
play was conducted by Mrs. F. II.
Badet and during the social after
on the victrOla were enjoyed, fol-
lowing which the guests were taken
TO the Nicholson inn where a lunch
con was served Yellow tulips were
used on the table center featuring
the clue colors of yellow and white
The club will have it's annual family
picnic and stunt day May 81 at Bat
tell park.
The North Side Culture club was
entertained by Mrs Clarence ID.
Stoudt, 1912 Woodward av.. We'd
nesday afternoon. A short business
meeting preceded the afternoon S
program. given by Mrs. +. NJ. Leck.
Her topic was a review OF Tolstoy s
book, The COssacks" Current
events we're given. after which the
hostess served dainuly appointed re-
freshments. The mem bers have
voted 90 meet during the summer
months for social afternoons and the
final program meeting of the year
viii be held May 81 at the home of
Mrs FLOYD A. Deahl. S14 Van Buren,
a.. The annual election OF officers
viii take place.
The Cosy Corner circle was enter
tanned Wednesday afternoon at the
home % Mrs. Anderson. s. St Jo-
seph st. The afternoon was very
pleasantly spent IN a social manner