The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-17
SOCIAL NOTES

Mrs. C. C. Ladd, of 1905 Second ave-
nue. south, was hostess Friday evening
to the 1915 officers of Mecca chapter,
o. e. S.. entertaining in compliment TO
Mrs. Fred Hall, formerly of this city
but now of Wahpeton, who Is her guest
for a few days. Mrs. Hall was Queen
Esther in Mecca chapter last year. The
officers number seventeen, and the par
ty was the occasion of very happy
reunion for all. The guests planned a
surprise on the hostess by appearing In
fancy costumes of varied description,
but Mrs. Ladd and Mrs. Hall, suspicion
ing some such plan, turned the surprise
upon the plotters by themselves re-
ceiving in elaborate fancy costume ar.
ray. George and Martha Washington"
ence. and many old-fashioned party
gowns were worn. The Virginia reel
was one of the gay features of the eve
ming, and a general good time was en-
while each one present was hidden to
entertain the rest with some funny
stunt. A dainty lunch was another
pleasant feature of the affair.
Co. G. North Dakota National guard.
of Valley City. has just issued invita-
tions for its thirty-second annual mill.
tary ball, which, as usual, will be held
on Feb e. Wasnlngdso9f ar Olrt t;ms t In
they would not be home in time to hold
their annual ball, which is always one
of the largest and most brilliant affairs
in the state; so this year It VIII Ds an an
Richie is captain of Co. G.. Included
among those in attendance at the ball
room from other towns will likely be
several members of Co. b. OF this city.
Eloise Rowan, Of No. 8, Wellington
apartments, entertained sixteen girls
and boys at her home Friday evening.
Progressive games afforded the amuse5
by very attractive lunch served by
the young hostess mother. The valen-
tine colors were used in the pretty dec
orations for the party. and valentine
favors were given the guests.
Mrs. HI. w. Allen. of 1341 Fourth
avenue south, was hostess at pretty
bridge-luncheon today, there being four
was served at the card tables, Mrs. Or
lando Hegge assisting the hostess. The
decorations, which were largely In red,
emphasized the near approach OF
being used, and each table being strewn
with tiny red hatchets. Red tulips
graced the center of each table, and
small flags were presented the guests
as favors. ~
Mrs. c. i. Gross. of 321 Tenth street
north, was hostess this afternoon to
the members of the Fourth division or
in part a get-acquainted affair. The
afternoon was largely devoted to plan
ming the work for the coming year, and
an Informal social hour and lunch fol-
lowed.
The seniors of the Fargo high school,
by their guardian angel
Miss Bess Ballantyne, and Prin. B. G. B.
Friday evening despite the blizzard
that ragged. Fred Ball led the class
yells and songs that enlivened the ride,
one Of the most popular Of the yells be-
runs thus: bright and keen, bright
and keen, Fargo high school IT" At
the conclusion of the ride, a lunch. con-
sisting of apple pie la mode and cof-
fee, was enjoyed at the Dacotah cafe,
where an informal program was inter-
spersed with more class yells and
songs. The program consisted or read
ings by Miss Ballantyne, Dorothy Blan-
derson, and dialog by Leland Wat
kins, jr., and Oscar Anderson.
The Jolly six club members held
their regular meeting Thursday eve
ming at the home of Miss Fenora Peter
son, 31S Second avenue north. Light
were served, after which
the hostess took her guests to the last
orpheum. The club will be entertained
by Miss Mildred Christianson at IT'S
next meeting. in two weeks.
The members of the Alpha Mu fra
ternity of the A. G. entertained at din
ner Friday evening at the fraternity
house, in compliment to Mr.. and Mrs.
Claire Parker, who are in the city for
! few days. Mr.. Parker, who is second
vice president of the Retail Hardware
Dealers, is an alumnus member of the
Alpha Mu fraternity. Several other
alumni members who are present in
Fargo from various places, were also
guests at the dinner. Harold Bachmnan.
ler guests of the Alpha Mu active
members Sunday
The members of the Eta Chi Omega
sorority of Fargo college viii be en-
.ertained at box party at the Or
Dheum this evening by Miss Gertrude
slime. Supper at Prizes will follow the
box party.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. L. Lincoln. of Sixth
street south, very delightfully."- enter
aimed the members of the Idle Hour
.lub and their husbands Friday eve
1ing, complimentary to Mr.. Lincoln's
sisters. Mrs. ID. G. Hughes and Miss
There were four tables at Norwegian
Whist, which was played progressively, |
Mrs. j. l.. Tompkins and r. G. Fields
holding high score and Mr.. and Mrs. |
G idea was carried out in the two
course lunch which Mrs Lincoln serv-
"a. and in the decorations. Jonquils I
we're also a pretty feature of the decor |
atoms.
The members of the local council OF
United Commercial Travellers and their /
aides are to enjoy an informal dancing |
party this evening in Stones auditori- |
I'M. Refreshments VIII be served. A