South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-04-28
Club Members
Honor Chairman
With Luncheon

In keeping with its long estab-
lished reputation for original pro-
grams and clever entertainments.
the second section Of the Progress
club literature department again
distinguished itself this afternoon,
when the members acted as hostess
IS at a delightfully."- appointed lunch
con In the Robertson tea room, fol-
lowed by the presentation Of an
original one act playlet. The affair
was arranged I'm honor OF Mrs. Don
aid DrummOnd. department chair
man. who leaves soon 10 reside in
the south. and was attended by 20
club members.
Covers were laid for the guests at
long tables set in the tea room. and
large baskets Of wicker. filed with
dainty masses Of pink sweet peas
and yellow daisies. made most at
tractive center pieces.
Following the luncheon. which
was served at 1870 o'clock, the play
let entitled THE Dramatic De
parture OF the Drummonds" was
presented by three department
mem Oers in the persons OF Mrs.
Robert Holyerscheid, Mrs. J. A.
Rode and Mrs. c. Mont Smith. The
scene was laid at the railway sta
ton; time, shortly before the de-
parture Of the train for Florida.
Mrs. Holverscheid impersonted Mrs.
Drummond, Mrs. Rode took the part
Of Mr.. Drummond. and Mrs. Smith
portrayed a "Cullahed" porter. with
The histrionic ability which has char
acterized their acting in several pre-
vious department productions The
presentation Of the playlet. which
was written for the occasion by Mrs
Madge woodward Romine. was car
ried out as a surprise for Mrs.
Drummond.
In addition to the dramatic fea-
ture OF the afternoon. toasts were
given by several OF the Progress
club leaders. in appreciation OF the
honor guests activity in behalf of
the club.
Tomorrow afternoon Mrs Drum
mond Will be complimented with an
afternoon bridge party. at which
Mrs J. A Rode and Mrs Robert
ftolverscheid will act as hostesses
The affair viii take place at the
Rode home. 2O55 W. Navarro st.
Covers were laid for II guests at
the luncheon given Sunday evening
BY Mr.. and Mrs. 5. ID. Weaver. 653
y Walnut St Among the out OF
town guests were Mr.. and Mrs w.
= Wendt and Mr.. and Mrs. Leonard
LOngenecker of Elkhart, Ind
Tn honor OF the 21st birthday an
niversary of Bernard Lootens. who
has recently returned from army
service, 20 young people surprised
him at his home. S22 y. Adams St,
Sunday afternoon. Games, music
and dancing were enjoyed. Mr..
LOotens was the recipient of a gold
watch and two Victory bonds as re-
mem brances of the anniversary.
Mr.. and Mrs W. II. Voreis. 1908
Quimby St, entertained at 1 o'clock
dinner Sunday noon I'm honor OF
Chester NOTeis, recently returned
from overseas duty. The guests in
cIuded Mr.. and Mrs. Chester Voreis
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Ringer, Mr.. and
Mrs. A. Lederer of this city, Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Culp and daughter OF
Goshen, Ind. and Mr.. and Mrs
Howard Hutchinson and G.. a. Voreis
Of Mishawaka.
Miss Sadie Rough was hostess al
an informal affair at her home on
Lincoln way w, Sunday. The guests
were Mr.. and Mrs. Hiram Virgins
and family, Mr. and Mrs. Frank
Virgins and family, Mr.. and Mrs
George Virgins. Miss Berniece
Kramer. Miss Ruth Kramer and
Miss Anna VanPUtty. Music and
games were the diversion.
\ simple but impressive military
wedding was solemnized Saturday
evening at the First Baptist church
Main and Wayne SITS, when Basil
Stroup OF 127 n. Michigan St, and
GIenna McGriff, 1911 S. Main St
were married by Rev. Ulysses S
Davis
The bride was prettily attired in a
white crepe de chine gown edged
with lace. and carried a large bou-
quet OF brides roses.
Lohengrin's wedding march was
, endered on the organ. and a beau