The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1919-05-28

Mrs. John Rachwitz entertained
about twenty of her intimate friends
on last Wednesday afternoon, the oc'
casion being the anniversary Of her
birth. The spacious home was abloom
with pretty baskets of lilies and tulips
and very unique centerpiece of var
iegated pansies formed the centerpiece
on the large dining room table, beauti-
full lace doilies also being used. The
hospitality Of this hostess is well
known and guests. are always, assured
of a pleasant time, and this occasion
was no exception. At, five o'clock, a
delicious four-course supper was serv-
ed, Miss Magdalene Rachwitz assist
ing her mother in the serving. Mrs.
Rachwitz was the recipient of num-
Der of useful and handsome gifts.
Grace Park was the scene Of sever
al enjoyable picnics last week which
we failed to mention in our last is
sue. On Saturday, May 18th, the
teachers Of the Denison schools and
families enjoyed a picnic which was
a decided success in every way. Var
ious games furnished the amusement
for the afternoon, and later in the day
"a delicious picnic supper was served.
On the same afternoon the Earnest
Helpers Of the Episcopal church held
their regular meeting in this park,
when games and flower hunting occu-
pied the time. A fine lunch was also
served.
Tuesday evening of last week, the
PARENT Teachers clubs of the West
Brick school, took their suppers to
Grace Park, and spent most delight
full time in spite of the: cool weather.
Mrs. Theo. Walker entertained the
members of the F. H. club Thursday
afternoon, May 3d.: at which time a
number of invited guests were also
present. The afternoon was pleasant
ly spent with sewing for the hostess,
and other fancy work, and the COM
,pany was favored with several violin
solos by Miss Mildred Hubbell, which
were greatly enjoyed. The hostess,
served a fine tWo-cOurse supper at
$50, being assisted by Mrs. j. Phil
Jones and Miss Mildred Hubble.
The Christian Endeavor Society Of
the Presbyterian church held an elab-.
crate social in the club rooms Tuesday.
evening in honor Of the returned SOL
diers After partaking of delightful
Eve-cOurse dinner the following pro-
gram was rendered:
Address of Welcome-Robert Karr.
Vocal Solo-Mrs. Herbert C. Campbell
Reading-Miss Bernice Richardson,
who responded with vocal solo in
her Enthusiastically beautiful way
as an encore.
Duet-Dr. and Mrs. McConnaughey,
who also favored the audience with
q second number at their urgent re-
quest. u.
"A game of guessing was entered in
to very heartily. Mrs. McConnaughey
placed of large number of pictures Of
birds on the walls. and each contest
ant was furnished with a sheet of pa
per and pencil and wrote the name of
the bird opposite the number on the
sheet corresponding with the number
on the picture.
The real feature of the evening was
the hat trimming contest, entered into
with zest by about twenty-five men,
who showed unusual skill in manipula-
ting trimmings and plying the needle.
Some of our local milliners may. lose
business if these amateurs decide to:
enter the commercial world. There
were about 70 present in all, who de-
clared the evening a great success.
One of the most successful and
pleasing social functions of the school
year took place Saturday evening at
the library club ropms when the mem
bers of the Senior high school and
their instructors gave a banquet in
honor Of the four. members of the
Rainbow division, who were former
high school students, namely Percy
Cavett, William Wearmouth, Burmese
Boslaugh, and Orris Suffer. Covers
were laid for sixty at four long tables
with a round table in the center at
which the guests of honor and their
ladies were seated. The tables were
banked with white lilacs and snow
balls, and place cards and programs