Mexico weekly ledger., 1917-06-07

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Of Texas; Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence
A. Barnes, Mr.. and Mrs. Dan Can
thorn, Messrs. Ben and Garrett
Barnes.
Mrs. Paul f. Coil gave a line marty
on Monday afternoon. After the mic
lures, dainty refreshments were en-
joyed at Buckner's. In line were
Mrs. Charles Claybrook, Misses Suess,
Winifred Evans, Elizabeth Morgan,
Marjorie ComstOck, of Hardin Col
lege, and Edna ~Claybrook, of Chilli
cothe.
Mrs. j. V. Williams entertained
at monday dinner Monday in honor
of her birthday. In the center of
the table was a bowl of pink honev-
suckle and spring flowers. An ele-
giant four-course dinner was served,
and covers were laid for the follow
ing. Mr.. and Mrs. w. B. Sap
pingtou, Mrs. J. II. Rodes, of Web
ster Groves; Misses Ruth Jesse, of
Webster Groves, Edna Armstrong,
and Mr.. Will c. Williams.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. A. Pearl enter
tanned at six o'clock dinner Saturday
in honor Of Mr.. and Mrs. Hedges, of
Africa. Other guests were Rev. and
Mrs. II. P. Atkins and Mr.. and Mrs.
j. W. Dry.
Major j. II. Whitmore gave his
wife a most enjoyable surprise party
Monday evening by inviting several
frineds to a line party at the Or
pheum. After show, a sumptuous
three-course lunch was served at
Buckner's. After enjoying the lunch,
the host presented his wife with q
five-pound box of Busy Bee Candy,
which she and the ladies enjoyed,
while the gentlemen were given ci-
gars. In line were Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles C. Bledsoe, DR.. and Mrs.
N. R. Rodes, Mr.. and Mrs. 7. R.
Bruce, Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Fry,
Jr., Mr.. and Mrs. C. A. Buckner,
Herbert Plunkett, Miss Eleanor Con-
nelly, DR.. H. l. Turley, Miss Trix
Turley, Col and Mrs. Henderson,
Col. and Mrs. ]. C. Stoy, and Col.
and Mrs. E. Y. Burton.
Miss Elizabeth Mcclure, the only
Senior in the Hardin Art Depart
ment, had a noteworthy exhibit Of
her work at the annual Art Levee on
Thursday. Miss Mcclure is a most
talented young m and her results
in oil and tapestry attracted much at
tention. She is the daughter of Clay
Mcclure.
Miss Helena Wonneman, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. G. C. Wonneman,
had an exceptionally good showing Of
her work in oil and tapestry. Miss
Wonneman has much talent.
Miss Mary Lee Burks, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. W. G. Burks, had two
water color sketches that attracted
much favorable comment.
Will C. Williams was host, Satur-
day evening, for ar elaborate dinner
in the private dining room Of the Ho-
tel Hoxsey. This was in honor of Miss
Leila Winans and Mr.. Carter Norris,
who are to marry June ninth. An ell
egant five-course dinner was served
the following: Misses Dorothy
Holmes, Willie Hook, Leila Winans;
Messrs. Carter Norris and Robert
Hare. After dinner, the host and
his guests enjoyed a Victrola concert
at the Williams home till a late hour.
The music pupils of Mrs. Abby L.
Snoddy gave a most enjoyable recital
Tuesday afternoon at the home of
Mrs. Snoddy. The parents of the pu-
pills were the guests, and the follow
ing took part on the program: Miss
es Gladys Kisler, Valley Bush, Mary
Louise Hawthorne, Una Biggers, Lou
Use Paul, India johnson, Irene Sprin-
ger, Alicia Hopkins, Alice Lee Sprin-
ger, Mary Leah Carter, Margaret
Selb, Ida Bush, Lillian Flint, Neva
Rockwell, Louise Fairchild, Helen
Mildred, Messrs. Jack Paul, and Phil
lip Bell.
The teachers Of the Primary De-
partment of the Baptist Church en-
tertained Friday evening at the
home of Mrs. B. M. Bush in honor Of
Miss Anna Williams who is to be
married this evening to Mr.. Nisbett
Livingston. Miss Williams has been
teacher of the primary department
for some time and it is with regret
that the Sunday School gives her up.
Music and games were the pastime of
the evening. An elaborate two
course lunch was served later. On
the table was a vase of pink peonies
/, and at the four corners of the table
stood pink candles tied with tulle.
, The party included Misses Anna Lew
is, Bessie Woods, Ruth Crews, Geor-
gia Miller, Lena Tinsley, Willie Rob
nett, Grace Marshall, Valley Woodson,
of St. Louis; Mesdames Robert
Crews, B. M. Bush and C. II. Beare.
The f. A. f. Club have abandoned
their annual picnic, and will use the
, money that would have been expended
= in this pleasure for the Red Cross
Society.
The First Aid Club will meet Tues
day afternoon from 400 to 500 at
the Library.
Master viii Douglas Bush celebrat-
ed his sixth birthday Monday after
noon by asking a few of his frineds to
for the afternoon. Various games
were enjoyed during the afternoon
and at five o'clock delicious ice cream
cake and candy were served. Each
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