The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1917-02-08
RED LETTER
DAY SUCCESS
UNIQUE IDEA WORKED OUT BY CLUB
All Members Of Hood River WomaD's Club
Celebrate Birthdays at Nest Brilliant
Party Of the Season

nttu lne HlOsC mover, Drlllldnt ana sue
cessful meeting in the history of the
organization.
Twelve tables were set in the assem-
bly, room of the Hood River County
Library, structure built following
campaign inaugurated by the members
of the club. Each table bore decora-
tions significant of one of the twelve
months of the year. Those members
of the club, born in January, were
seated at the January table, while
those of December birthdays, gathered
around beautiful little Christmas
tree. The unique event took the form
of birthday party Hostesses had
been appointed for each table, and the
program of the afternoon consisted in
birthday toasts responded to by these
hostesses and others.
The table of January, resplendent in
a decoration of bright winter ever
greens and a snowbank center, was
presided over by Mrs. N. E. Fertig.
Mrs. Fertig and her companions wore
toboggBn caps and were dressed like
skating girls. 1.-The Month of Janu-
ary," was the toast to which Mrs.
Fertig responded.
With its decorations of hearts and
cupids. Mrs. R. B. Perigo was hostess
for the month of February table.
Love and Hearts" was the response
of the hostess, who declared that girls
always liked to be loved that even in
the days when they were little tots
they persevered with the fortune-tel-
ling daisies until that with desired
mn har Of fol fa,,,l nd
here around our table," she said, I'VE
have big hearts and generous ones but
never a stingS heart" George Wash
ington, in the person of Mrs. T. j.
Kinnaird. chairman of the clubs Phil
anthropic committee, was present at
the February table.
Emblems of old st. Patrick, little
potato place cards and a real Irish
demijohn and tea kettle, both of which
once did duty at home on the "Ould
Sod, 4. prevailed at the March table,
over which Mrs. Harry Bailey presid-
ed. The March toast was responded
to bv Mrs. W. w. Rodwell, whose
birthday comes on March 4 Mrs.
Rodwell told of the wonderful events
of world history that had happened on
March 4. Among them she mentioned
the completion of the Great Wall of
China and presidential inaugurations
of the United States.
A dancing, painted harlequin formed
the centerpiece of the April table at
which, Mrs. w. F. Laraway, president
of the Woman's Club, presided. Hes
the only fool at our table. declared
Mrs. Laraway in a response to her
toast. Beautiful little emblems of
Eastertide formed place cards and
favors. Mrs. Laraway added to the
merriment of the occasion by reading
the horoscopes of her guests.
A real Maypole had been reared on
the table of May, at which Mrs, Chas.
Castner president of the Oregon State
Federation, was hostess, and a Maypole
dance was gracefully executed by the
women at this table. The Month of
May, was the toast responded to by
Mrs. Sam G. Campbell.
Beautifully decked with flowers, the
June table was in charge of Mrs. A.
L. Page, who responding to "The
Month Of Roses and Brides" recited
that exquisite poem of Riley's, THE
Month Of June.
One of the most elaborate tables
was that of July, patriotic month, over
which Mrs. V. G. Brock presided. The
Goddess of Liberty was represented by
Mrs. Frank Howard. A big silk
American flag formed the center piece
and little flags were used for place
cards. The women at the table arose
en- mass and gave in unison the oath of
allegiance. then each sang verse of
the Sta Spangled Banner.
Uniquely set to represent a beach
scene, the August table, with Mrs.
J. E. Ferguson, was decorated with
seashells and bits of sea grasses.
''The Restful Month was the subject
of Mrs. Ferguson's toast. 1--WE are
the members who furnish the sand for
the Club" said Mrs. Ferguson, "but
we can furnish anything else from a
button to a coffin. - Seated at her
table were Mrs. F. H. Button and Mrs.
C. E. Coffin.
Mrs. Ferguson also said, 1--WE can
furnish anything from a butler to
bishop from the month of August and
she pointed out Mrs. Truman Butler
and Mr.. Jessie Bishop.
The recipe by Mrs. Lewis follows:
Mrs. E. l.. Smiths Fruit Cake
There dwelt in this valley short time
ago
A woman whom all were delighted to
know.
In club work she took most notable
part,
For she had great mind and very
kind heart.
She has gone to land where no griefs
ever come
And left only blessings in this, her old
home.
Her virtues and graces would fill a
great book
And not least among these was her
fondness to cook.
And now with great joy, my pencil |
take
To give you the rule for Mrs. Smiths
best fruit cake.
And for fear you will question my right
to do this
I assure you twas given me by her
daughter, Avis.
Four eggs you must have as fresh as
can be
To be beaten as light as the faom on
the sea.
Two cups of white sugar, without the
least sand,
And cup of sour cream, the best in
the land
To Orleans we so for molasses, one
cup,
And two teaspoons of soda, just we'll
rounded up.
Four cups of white -four comes next
on the list,
And one teaspoon of cinnamon would
surely be missed.
Of allspice, cloves, nutmeg a
| teaSnoon one-half.