The Ordway new era., 1920-12-31

admonishing her to not entertain any
idea of gentleman friends while in
the Bing's employ, Kate reluctantly
consents to become a member of the
household. But the thoughts of her
Second cuzen" not being able to
call. makes the time ahead seem
cheerless.
Lucy Rider is very indignant with
her aunt. Mrs. Bings, for holding
such foolish ideas regarding the male
portion of the universe, not or her
own account, of course, because she
has no interest in that direction. but
her old neighbor. John Right might
wish to call sometimes and 1t would
be very embarrassing to him.
Aunt Belinda is very staid in her
habits, and the new arrangement of
affairs does not concern her own life,
but she can see, from years of obser-
vation of this world'5 methods and
affairs. that Mrs. Bings' plans are
contrary to the natural order of
things. and she quietly offers a word
of advice now and then.
Jessie Rider. u young girl direct
term college. who expects to make
her home in this strange family cir
Gle. arrives. and is overwhelmed
with CONSERVATION at Mrs. Bings'
determined declarations regarding
her rules for the home. for Hal Van
Nostrand will surely wish to call
All sorts of complications arise,
and the many plans of the members
of the family fail to bring Mrs.
7ings to her senses. Hal Van Nos
rand calls and is smuggled into the
parlor John Right calls and is
qmuggled into the library and such
maneuyering is gone thro with to
keep Mrs. Bings Sin the dark" Fin
~ a reporter, in hot hasteto reap a
story from the eccentric notions of
lady of the house, forces his en-
trance. and 1t is only with the assist
ance of a policeman. who is Kate's
second cousiT ;" that peace is again
restored, proving to Mrs. Bings that
it is best TO rely. to some extent at
least. upon the possibility of there be-
ing at times. man in the house.
The play was well produced and
received appreciative applause.
Mrs. r. p. Johnson gave Scroog' s
Vision, from Dickens Christmas
Carol. responding to her encore with
another short reading.
Mrs. Hosler ard Miss Gladys rem
dered two vocal duets very pleasing
ly.
The entertainment committee now
ushered the guests into the den,
where a long row of stockings were
hung before the fire place. Mrs.
Bashor recited, THE Night Before
Christmas" and Santa was heard in
the distance with sleigh bells ring
ing then on the roof, and came slid
ind down the chimney and into the
room from the fire place, with his
pack on his back, ready to fill the
waiting stockings. This was skill
fully accomplished and each one pres
ent was requested to find her token
of friendship. which held the name
of some other member of the club.
Santa completely disappeared and
was heard hurrying away with ginSl-
ing bells on his mission of love.
The tiny sons of Mrs. Homer Girls
man and of Mrs. S. P. Ilgenfritz were
remembered, and by the little stock
ings marking their places was for
each framed picture, depicting
bahyhood and childhood
Mrs. r. l.. Edgar of Long Beach.
California, sent 4 box of California
Fruit Chocolates az remembrance
from her to the club members.
After social period the guests
took their leave, voting the afternoon
delightfully."- passed. and expressing to
Mrs. Hosler their appreciation for
her wonderful luncheon, and to the
committees for their pant in the
days enjoyment.
On january 9Th Mrs. Fred Rohl
will be hostess for the Thursday AT
ternoon club. and the study program
will be Venezuela
By GRACE NJ. JOHNSON.