The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1919-10-30
SOCIETY, CHURCH AND
LODGE NOTES

One OF the most denght1ol OF social
functions occurred last Friday even
ing at the home of Rev. and Mrs. A.
G. Lathrop. Rev. Lathrop had an
nounced from the pulpit the previous
Sunday that he and Mrs. Lathrop
would be at home to the members and
friends of the church on Friday even
ing, Mrs. Lathrop being convalescent
from her recent illness. The extensive
response to the invitation expressed
the esteem in which this family is
held, their being about rs guests in
attendance. The first inkling the
guests received of the special feature
of the occasion was when someone dis
covered on the buffet a lovely we'd
ding cake bearing "1894-1919." Soon
afterward, cards, decorated with sill
yer wedding bells, were distributed
containing beside the dates, "Mr. and
Mrs. A. c. Lathrop, at home Oct. "a,
1872 and below, Anna NJ. Barbour
-Alonzo c. Lathrop.S and thereupon,
hearty congratulations, mingled with
merriment, filled the hours. A novel
and amusing feature of the enter
tainment was the relating, by each
married man present, of his first
meeting with his wife, while the ladies
were permitted to give their first inn
pressions of their husbands. News
paper accounts of the wedding were
read, a few musical numbers were
enjoyed, and delicious refreshments
played their part in the happy socia-
bility of the occasion. During the
evening self-appointed committee
slipped away and procured a very
handsome silver tea set which was
presented to the 'fbride and groom" as
a token of love and best wishes of the
guests. The Lathrop family has lived
in Emmett many years, Pastor Lath-
rop" acting as minister to the First
Baptist church, and during this time
not only the church but the entire
community has felt the influence of
their presence Active in all civic
and community affairs, they have en-
deared themselves to wide circle of
people who will Join in wishing Mr.
and Mrs. Lathrop many more years of
happy and efficient service.
Last Friday afternoon about p
ladies of the Methodist Aid Society
assembled and, equipped with weapons
against hunger, ventured into the new
home of Mrs. Ed. Skinner, one of
their members who had not been in
formed as to their plans. The after
noon was pleasantly spent, with visit
ing, an impromptu program and en-
joyable refreshments.
Yesterday afternoon the ladies of |
the Sans Coucs Auction Club enjoyed |
a rare treat in trip to Nampa, where
they were guests of Mrs. F. Waldron
and her mother, Mrs Hamilton at n
bridge luncheon at the pretty new
of Mr.. and Mrs. Waldron.
After 4 delicious repast, the ladies
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home in the early evening.
Mrs. Hal Presteil was hostess at a
charming three-course venison din
her last Thursday evening, entertain
ng sixteen ladies, members of the
Catholic Ladies Altar Society, at her
beautiful bungalow on Fourth street.
The table was gaily arrayed with
autumn leaves, u lovely boguet of fall
lowers used as a center piece, while
lighted candles added to the brilliancy.
t was a jolly party and was greatly
.njoyed by all present
Halloween with its jolly associations
viii be celebrated in various ways
md from reports viii be pleasurable
evening in all social circles. Several
,riyate parties are planned and the
Catholic Ladies are giving one of
hair ever popular dances in Liberty
iall, which viii be for the public
These ladies are famous for their
success rs hostesses at previous at