Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1917-02-24

consisting OF fancy dances and read
ings was given by some of the young
ladies'. A four course luncheon was
served, after which dancing was in
dulged in until a late hour, The first
prize was won by Miss Rose Marco
The BOBBY prize was awarded to Miss
Irene Doob. Mr.. Sanders. very kind
ly donated a Victor and many fine
records. which were much enjoyed by
all present.
A surprise party was rendered to
Mr.. and Mrs. Th0s. b. Doherty. Of
Freedom township. Friday evening.
Forty of their neighbors and friends
were present. Mr.. and Mrs. Doherty
will soon move to their new home in
Wallace township, and as a token of
esteem they were presented with
set of silver by the guests Refresh
ments were served and an enjoyable
evening spent by all.
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The auxiliary of the Congregational
church will be entertained by Mrs.
viii Johnson and Mrs. s. r. Parr at
a enc o'clock luncheon Friday. March
2, at the church parl0rs.
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The Fortnightly club will meet
Monday. Feb. &c. at the home of
George r. Wood The subject will be
John Marshall and the Federal
Constitution. The speaker will be d.
b. Snow
The ladies Of the Episcopal church
will hold their regular meeting Fri
day afternoon March .. at 2 o'clock
at the Parish House Mrs. Woodward
and Mrs. JAS. Richardson will be the
hostesses.
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The sixth annual banquet ball of
the Ottawa Commandery held Thurs
day evening, was very delightful
success The banquet hall was very
artistically decorated in red, white
and black the emblem color of the
commandery and American flags were
draped about the walls. The tables
were adorned with bouquets of red
carnations. Covers were laid for l2S
IN nj nd hni A
sumptuous six course supper was
served as follows: Grape fruit, chick
en- patties. mashed potatoes, creamed
peas in the shell, pickles and tea bis
cult pineapple salad and waters, ice
cream and assorted cake, coffee, CT
bars and minis. Following the ban.
quet Joe Pearson made few re-
marks. The company then adjourned
to the lodge room, where a reception
was held At nine o'clock AL F.
Schoch, past grand master and Miss
Emma Pearson followed by Joseph
Pearson and Mrs, E. Pearson led the
grand march to the ball room Hent-
rich's orchestra furnished the music
far dancing from 8 until u.
The Educational Department of the
Woman's club will meet Monday after
noon at 2:30 O'Clock at the home of
Mrs W. NJ Irwin on Congress street.
Mrs e. p Johnson will read pa
per on the scandinavian schools"
All the members Of the club are es-
pecally urged to attend THIS meeting
The official board of the Womln's
club will hold their monthly business
meeting, Tuesday afternoon at $50
o'clock at library hall
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The adjourned meeting of the Art
Departm mt of the Woman's Club will
be held in the library. Monday after
noon, February 2G. Mrs W. f. Carr
and Miss Wallace will have the paper.
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The program scheduled to be given
at the Ottawa high school next Mon
day afternoon will not be given on ac-
count of the illness of Miss Elliot
y i y
The Daughters of Isabella contem-
plate holding a series of meeting for
religious instruction to be given dur.
ing the Lenten season The auxiliary
committee of the court, whose chair
man is Miss Lucille Sanders, is ar
ranging to have the first of these
meetings on Tuesday evening, Febru-
airy q, at the X. of c. hall. Rev.
Casimir Miller has consented to be the
Nst speaker, musical program will
he riVpn in connection