South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-02-17


given Friday night by the st. Jo-
seph Hospital Aid society at Place
hail The event was tke annual pre-
lenten dancing party and social OF
the aid. and was exceptionally well
attended more than seven hundred
guests being present. Various diver
sions occupied the evening, chief
among which was an old fashioned
minuet IN which the dancers ap-
peared in colonial costumes. It was
a beautiful and interesting feature
OF the affair. Favors in the form Of
small silk flags were presented TO
the guests during the grand march.
During the dancing. patriotic songs
were sung. among them America.
Love You" and The Star Spang-
led Banner" Cards were enjoyed
during the evening. Light refresh
ments were served.
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The annual meeting OF the Daugh-
tiers OF the American Revolution was
held Friday afternoon at the home
OF Mrs Samuel B. Pettengill, sos
Riverside dr.. Mrs pettengill was
G.. Hiu officers we're elected during
the business meeting as follows:
Regent. Mrs. George Award; first
vice regent. Mrs. J. c. Paxton: sec
ond vice regent. Mrs. J. Q. Camp
bell. corresponding secretary, Mrs.
-. X. Splitter; recording secretary.
Mrs. c. f. Daicey; treasurer, Mrs.
G. r. Francis; registrar, Mrs. A. II.
Gintz chaplain. Mrs. A. l.. Myers;
historian, Mrs L. n. RullO.
@Eugenics" was the topic for the
afternoon study. Mrs. F. NJ Hatch
speaking on the science Of Eugenics,
and Mrs G. r. Francis or the state
Eugeaic laws. The organization will
meet with Mrs. l. H Rullo. 22s Z.
Monroe ST.. March IS.
An addition has been made 20 the
many study clubs and societies Of
the city in the Alpha Literary so
ciety OF the South Bend Business
college which was organized Tues
day evening Of this week. The fol-
lowing officers we're elected: Presi-
dent. Chester Thompson; vice pres
ident. Harry Hover; secretary and
treasurer Miss Ruth McGowan. En-
tertainments OF a literary and ,mu-
steal character will be given from
time 10 time by the society. The
next regular meeting will be held
at the school. March 1. when plans
will be completed for the first en-
tertainment to be given in about
three weeks Members of the club
already number more than hun
dred students
Members OF the Wanita Sewing
circle were pleasantly entertained
Friday afternoon al the home Of
Mrs William Clark, 1915 S. Frank
lin St Fav0rs in a contest were
awarded Mrs T. o. Driebelbis and
Mrs Nellie Etline. one new member
was taken into the circle A miscel-
laneous shower was given for Mrs
Edward Rose and she was the re-
cipient Of a number OF pretty and
useful gifts Arrangements were
made for a social and card party
10 be given March 8, at the Red
man hall AT the close Of the after
noon a dainty luncheon was served
10y the hostess. The circle Will meet
March :, with Mrs William Leyman.
762 :. Main st.
The occasion of the annual dinner
party of the Nonpareii club was OBJ
served Friday evening with a dinner
at the home OF Mr.. and Mrs. L. A.
Iydick. $40 Diamond av. They were
assisted i'm entertaining by Mr. and
Mrs. o. r. Frien, a1r. and Mrs. G. A.
COllard. and DIR. and Mrs. II. z.
NitOu Covers at dinner were placed
for 81 guests. Place cards were beau
tiful hand painted Valentine favors.
and similar features were used in
decoration to carry out the idea OF
the season. Tulips were used effec-
lively as a centerpiece for the table.
The evening lras spent with music
and other social diversions
The Women's Auxiliary of West
minister Presbv, erian church met
Friday after Jon at the church par
lors. The following hostesses had
charge: Mrs. r. VI. Morse, Mrs. G.
NJ Palmer and Mrs Osborn The
meeting marked the closing Of the
years work and nlans were made
for the activities OF the ensuing year.
officers elected are as follows: Pres
ldent Mrs. c. A. Nash: vice presl-
dent, Mrs. Charles Geyer; secretary,
Mrs. Nern Dusen; treasurer Mrs.
Luther Martin. Refreshments were
served during the informal hour
which closed the day The society
viii meet again March 10.
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An interesting meeting of the
Thursday club was held Friday aft
ernoon az the home OF Mrs. Samuel
Bunker, $50 Ashland av. Mrs Ken
meth Beers gave a paper on
Nomenclature OF Birds" Mrs. ].
~. otis spoke on The Bird Woman
NJ the Limberlost". Mrs. Porter's de-
ightful nature story. A whistlingl
solo was given by Miss Thelma
Paige accompanied by Miss Estelle
Wright The next meeting OF the club
VIII be in the nature OF a musical
a. be given March 1 in the parlors
OF the First Methodist church. with
Mrs. Dan Pyle in charge