The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1916-06-28
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luncheon and handkerchief shower on
last Wednesday as a prenuptial COur-
tesy to Miss Bland Lally. Decorations
and menu were in keeping with the
occasion and delightful afternoon
was enjoyed by all
Miss Bernice Osborn was hostess al
dinner at Hotel Denison on Sunday
when covers were laid for twelve. MI
and Mrs. John Sewell, of Fremont
Neb.; Mrs. Kipp and daughter, of Spo'
kans, WASH, and Miss Beatrice KirkuD
of Portland, Ore, were out of town
guests. s.' 5.-.'1f '%9*}' .'."-
Mr.. and Mrs. Sears McHenry enter
tanned a number of out of town rela.
tives at dinner at Hotel Denison' Sun
day. Covers were laid for ten.
Denison's' younger set have never
enjoyed more beautiful parties than
have been given during the past week
for Miss Bland Lally. On Friday Mrs.
julius Bale entertained at beau.
tiful luncheon, the appointments being
extremely beautiful, and the same al
ternoon Miss Clara SERVER entertain.
ed at an elaborate tea. As.-.>
On Saturday morning at 10 o'clock
the Misses Mariana and Katherine
Sims honored Miss Lally with beau
tiful rose breakfast. Decorations were
mock orange blossoms and wedding
bell roses. Several tables were spread
with dainty doilies and rose nut cups
and place cards made a pretty effect.
A four course menu was. perfectly
served and much enjoyed Miss kei'
tina Litter, of Missouri Valley, and
Mrs. Adds. Lally> of Spokane, Washr
were dut of town guests. VII, yti
One OF the most beautiful of the pre-,
nuptiai parties was the bridge party
and linen shower, given by MISC Lydia
Belle KuehnLa onfSaturday afternoon 4
About thirty-fiyS lWere in attendapce.
The afternoon was; devoted to bridge
after which an elaborate luncheon was
served at, several tables. The decora
tions were particularly beautiful, blue
larkspar and pink roses being used in
profusion. Over the brides chair a
beautiful floral arch had been arrang.
cd. tiny pink bells being used with the
flowers From the chandeliers rib
bons of tulle reached to the corners OIL
the room and in the doorway between
dining and living rooms was hung a
hoop of flowers and bells. The tables
were artistically laid and the luncheon
menu carried out in the wedding col
ors, pink and blue. The ice cream was
nodded in fancy forms and the cakes
prettily decorated with sugar roses II
was a beautiful party and splendid
compliment to the bride-elect. A num-
Der of out Of town guests shared theI
pleasures of the afternoon. i II
Misses Margaret McHenry and
Verne Stocking entertained large
number of ladies at formal
reception on Monday afternoons
honoring Miss Bland. Lally. The house
was beautifully decorated with garden
roses and peonies and in the dining
room Mrs. Raymond Conner and Miss
Clara SERVER , presided, while Mrs.
|Scemann and Mrs, Geo, ,McHenry. in
vited the callers into the dining room
where Abbie Anna McHenry, Rather
inc Woolston and Claudine Mahan
served the guests to ice cream, cake
and coffee. The table was beautifully
arranged with a platea center piece
with floral umbrella in the center,
under which stood a miniature bridal
party. The pink ice cream was in the
form of slippers and the cakes were
decorated in light blue. Guests from
out of town were Miss Read. who is a
house guest of Miss McHenry; Mrs.
Adds Lally, Mrs. Kipp, Miss Beatrice
Kirkup, Miss Marguerite Meyer and
Miss Lulu Saul. L.
i Miss Erma Solomon celebrated her
birthday on Tuesday evening by en-.
pertaining twelve young girls at a
splendid dinner. Croquet and other
games we're enjoyed and Erma receiv.
ed a number of pretty gifts from her
guests.
The F. II. club were royalty enter.
tanned on Wednesday by Mrs. Mckim
at her homo in Deloit. The ladies
went by auto and enjoyed the elegant
dinner that was served at noon. All
were enthusiastic over the lovely af.l
fair and spoke of the beautiful flowers
that profusely decorated the pretty
home. A number of Deloit friends
were invited to share the pleasures
with tho club members. Morris Wilk.
inson who is a nephew of Mrs. McKim,
delighted the company with number
of beautiful vocal selections. He has
a splendid voice and all enjoyed it
Most of the ladies return.
cd by train as the storm made return
by auto impossible. ~