Evening journal., 1919-12-31

1ae Womans Missionary Society OF
First Presbyterian Church held novel
and delightful Christmas party in the
church on Monday evening after the
business meeting. Devotional exercises
were in charge Of Miss Sarah Prochnow
After The business meeting the social
c"',E'.stee took charge, with Mrs. Ida
] Gs''a.;=l as chairman.
Mrs Lester T. Reeves now OF Walker
vile, Canada, was the Christmas guest
Of honor and received large number
Of kilograms from those present.
pretty Christmas tableau was pre-
sented by nine women dressed in white.
each wearing a crown OF green and
carrying a letter OF the word Christ
mas made living Christmas trees. Each
tree was then decorated with gifts OF
tlnsel, fairies, etc, and all resembled a
real Christmas tree.
The executive committee that acted
as hOstesses had prepared a dainty buff
fet supper which was served from
tables prettily decorated with red can
dies and small Christmas trees. Each
one present received a candy cane as
souvenier Of the occasion.
Many young people enjoyed the an.
nual dance of the Emerald Club. of ST.
Patrick's r. C. Church, last evening. in
the ballroom Of the Hotel dupont Dur
ing the latter part Of the evening the
moonlight" dances proved popular. The
electrci lights were turned off and the
dancers were able to see by the light
Of an improvlsed moon.
During the evening serpentine and
balloons were thrown and the dancers
were given paper caps. Many charming
gowns were noticed. The patronesses|
were Mrs. p. J. Butler, Mrs. Michael
Schultz, Mrs. Alice B. Holly. Mrs. George
T. Gordon, Mrs. John T. Ahrens, Daniel
Irwin was in charge Of the floor.
Miss NJ. Elizabeth Emerson, OF No.
sos West Thirteenth street gave a de-
lightful little party at her homa/ yes
terday afternoon. Dancing and vines
were the features. The dining room
in which the refreshments were served
was decorated with the seasons colOrs
Mrs. Henry NJ. Lodge entertained at
the danssnt at Hotel dupont yesterday
afternoon in honor Of Miss Katherine
WinslOw.
Mrs. Edward Ferriday will entertain
about thirty-flve guests at the dansant
this afternoon. Mrs N. p. Rood will
also entertain there this afternoon. "
Mrs. T. G. Settle entertained a small
party Of young people for her daughter |
Esther and son Cook, on Monday eve
ming at their home in Union Park Gar
den.
Mrs. T. Argyle Souder entertained
her Sunday school class Of st. Johns
p. E. Church, on Monday evening, at !
her residence. No. i7iS Washington |
street. About % guests were present. |
The evening was spent in games and !
dancing.
Miss Mary ]. Souder. OF Atlantic City, |
was an out-of-town guest.
At the home OF Mr.. and Mrs. w R. !
Humphrey. of Claymont, dinner was /
served last evening in honor Of their |
son, Willard Humphrey and Scott Levy, |
who leave this city on Friday for Cali |
fornia. Both Mr.. Humphrey and Mr..
Levy are graduates Of Delaware College, |
of 1919 class. Since their graduation
Mr. Humphrey has been employed by
the General Chemical Company at
while Mr.. Levy has been
with the dupont Company, at Carney's
Point. They are leaving Wilmington
for California TO enter the University OF
to take a post graduate
course.
Covers were laid for eleven guests at
the dinner and the decorations were
the Siga Phi Epsilon Fraternity colors,
red and purple Of which fraternity each
guest present was a member.
The guests were: F. Bayard Carter,
lanes Horty. Scott Levy, John Chal-
Ienrer Barclay Challenger, Clement
\lexander, Paul Kite, Draper Smith,
Robert Wer Jay Robinson and Willard
The Young Ladies' Catholic Club will
rive a novelty dance in BroWnson LII
,rarv Hall this evening. Many special
eatures will be enjoyed. Dancing VIII
,egln at Q o'clock and continue until
,'clock Carney and Banks orchestra
viii furnish the music.
Norbert Fell, a student at Boston
Tech" who is spending the holidays
win his parents at Concord avenue and
fonroe street entertained a number OF
riends last evening The evening was
pent in music, games and dancing.
Among those present were the Misses
ola Anderson. Janet Hardie. Catherine
nd sara Woodman. G. Gray Carter
Jenry Ford, John Hays and David Nord-
Iuist.
Al the home OF Mr. and Mrs Victor
No. 1910 Pine street on
christmas Eve. a party Of friends and
elaiives entertained in honor OF Mr
md Mrs. Millard Davis, who were
married. that evening. Music was en-
owed and refreshments were served.
Among those present were: Mr.. ana
frs s. II. Woodrow. C. S. Woodrow
N of Philadelphia; Mr.. and Mrs
William Munis and Raymond NUNS
fr and Mrs. Arthur Woodrow and
hildren. Evelyn and Ralph Wood.9w
irs. Caroline Buckworth, Mr.. and Mrs
4. Davis, Mr.. and Mrs. Victor Buck
worth.
helen in the celebration. Souvenirs
viii be distributed.
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