Mexico weekly ledger., 1916-02-17

and Laura Robertson.
One Of the prettiest and largest
bridge parties of the week was that
given Tuesday afternoon by Mrs. E.
s. Wilson with Mrs. F. R. Sanford
on East Monroe, Mrs. S. B. Cook, Of
Jefferson City, being the guest Of
honor, and who appeared handsome
as usual in a green radium velvet
and gold lace gown. The table decor
atoms were pink carnations in a has
ket with a large bow Of green tulle.
The large electric dome hung f~estoon-
ed in ferns. Mrs Turner williams,
our pretty bride, in white silk, and
Mrs. Cook poured coffee. Those as
sisting in the pretty dining room were:
Gertrude Fry, Mary Buckner, Ruth
Robertson, Mrs. Claiborne jackson.
Sweet peas and carnations were used
in the living room.
Mrs. j. A. Guthrie had as lunch
guests, Wednesday. Mesdames Alec
Garter, and H. E. Hruex of st. Louis,
Misses Linnie Allison and Schultz Of
st. Louis.
The Beta Sigma 0micron Alumnae
met with Mrs. Norton Nelson, Thurs
day afternoon.
A lovely and most enjoyable small
tea was given Thursday afternoon by
Miss Ruth Robertson. Fifteen close
friends of Mrs. S. B. Cook were the
guests. Pink roses added beauty to
the table.
Miss Mayme Ringo asked twenty
four of her friends to her home
Thursday afternoon to be with Miss
Lillian Barrett, a popular guest in
Mexico this week.
Mrs. W. W. Bolts and Mrs. ]. E.
Streif gave a matinee party, Monday
afternoon, complimentary to Mrs.
Jungk of St. Louis, who is the guest
of Mrs. Charles Carpenter. Refresh
ments were served at Buckner's to the
following /: Mesdames W. W. Pollock,
Burks, Garrett, W. J. Wilkins, Tucker,
Rutledge, Gary, Griffee, Silverstein,
and Miss Anna Moore and Mrs. Lang
try Of Clayton.
The Kings Daughters, who were
soliciting for the Home Tuesday, and
some others who were especially in
terested, had lunch with Mrs. e, D.
Graham at the noon hour, and each
one was happy to make her report.
Both in the business places, and in the
homes, the solicitors were cordially
received, and an ~appreciative response
met the appeal for aid in caring for
the inmates Of the Home for Aged
Women. The Home is open to Wis
itors at all times, and the capable and
efficient matron, Mrs. Bessie Winscott,
will welcome you. The Kings Daugh-
ters have asked me 10 express their
gratitude for all assistance given
Tuesday, and for all expressions Of
friends commencing their work in one
town.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. T. Johnson had as
dinner guests Sunday, Mr.. and Mrs.
S. B. Cook Of jefferson City, Mr. and
Mrs. E. s. Wilson and Mrs. +. R. San
ford.
Mr.. and Mrs. +. R. Sanford invited
a few friends to have tea with Mr.. and
Mrs. Cook, Sunday evening. Those
present were: Mr.. and Mrs. J. T.
johnson, Mr.. and Mrs. Z. S. Wilson,
and Mr.. Sam Locke.
Mrs. E. D. Graham entertained her
family with Mrs D. P. Moore for din
ner, Sunday at the Ringo.
Monday morning, Mrs. ]. 7. Johnson
invited Mrs. Hammond and Mrs. R.
NJ. White to join Mrs. Cook and her
self in a game Of duplicate bridge.
Monday evening, Miss Gertrude Fry
gave a line party at the Lyric to TWEEN
ty-two of her friends, in honor Of Miss
Lillian Barrett of st. Louis. Refresh
ments were served at Buckner's.
Miss Elizabeth Mcclure gave a five
hundred party Monday afternoon,
complimentary to Miss Frances Frost
of Vandalia and Miss Lillian Barrett
of st. Louis.
Mrs. p. e. Locke and Mrs. Z. r.
Locke gave a matinee party at the
Lyric, Monday, in honor Of Mrs. D. P.
Moore. Refreshments wer served at
the Gem.
Mrs. Charles Claybrook asked four
teen Of her friends to e "The Eter-
nal City, Wednesday afternoon. Later
they went to Buckner's where refresh
ments were served.
The teachers Of the South Side
School gave a bob-sled ride, Tuesday
might. After a delightful ride, they
went to the home Of Miss Cora'ie
Lake, where they enjoyed a marsh
mallow toast. Those who enjoyed the
evening were: Misses Edith Ether
idge, Maude Wallace, Elizabeth
Parker Leila Winans, Martha Dear
ing, Stella whitson, Sallie Garrett,
Mary bearing, Willie Whitson, Beu-
lah Griffin, Elizabeth Price, Coralie
Lake, and Mrs. Laura H~ougland.
The Sunday School Glass taught by
Miss Marjorie Comstock Of Hardin, at
the Baptist Church, went out to visit
the Kings Daughters Home Sunday
afternoon. The bright little girls en-
tertained the inmates with music and
readings, and served fruit.
Jack Let's, Of Sedalia, played bas-
ketball here Saturday afternoon, and
was the weekend guest of Sam Locke.
Sunday Mrs. Locke entertained for
dinner in his honor, and Sunday after
noon Miss Louise Johnson asked the
Mcmillan team and some Of the fair