The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1920-03-11

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ers. Mast. ponton and Griffin
Last Friday night the Elks enter
tnined with an informal dance IN the
Elk Hall. The orchestra with the liar-
rison company furnished excellent
music and dancing was enjoyed by
n large crowd until late hour.
The Twentieth Century Club met
Tuesday Of this week In the ladies'
parlor Of the Methodist church. Mrs
Griwold rs leader. presented the
introduction to Shakespeare TEN.
pest" in a most capable and helpful
manner. The lessons are very inter
esting to those who attend.
Mrs. W. b. Powell proved a charm
ing hostess to the X. X. klub last
Tuesday. A luncheon consisting OF
creamed shrimp on toast, hot nut
bread sandwiches, olives, cheese balls,
snow pudding. cake, coffee with
whipped cream, was served at the
noon hour. The following members
enjoyed Bridge IN the afternoon;
Mesdames l.. T. Martin, Neil Wright,
Chas. Rush, L. II. McLarty, John
Jarrett, J. J. Noone, O. l.. Slaton and
the hostess. Mrs. Powell
Mr.. and Mrs. George w Briggs en-
tertained the husbands and wives OF
the First Presbyterian church last
Wednesday night, March Bird. The
occasion was one of delight from be-
gcfnning 10 end Old fashioned
games created much merriment, re-
minding one Of their childhood days.
Refreshments Of cheese straws. wa
fers. mince pie and whipped cream
were served the following guests:
Messrs. and Mesdames s. Wilson. G.
f. Priest, Shelby Robbins, Curry,
Fred Oliver, T. B. Duggan, I. H. FL
lis. John Bacon, F L. Robertson, l..
c. Ellis. and Judge and Mrs. Spen-
GER; Mesdames May, James, c. l..
Wagner and Johnson. Mr.. Priest cap
tivated the entire company with the
following clever toast which is re-
produced;
Here's to the First Presbyterian
church.
And each individual member;
Here's to those who are present,
The absent. Lord help US to re-
member.
Here's to the whole bunch Of us
Big, little, old and young
And may each help get a preacher,
/, That is second to none.
Here's to our new church building,
A gem, II all will do their best.
And not shirk from responsibility,
When il comes the time 70 test.
Here's to Mr.. and Mrs Briggs
And their minor heirs,
Who made this meeting possible
An! let's remember them in our
prayers
Here's to Him above all,
When a fellow needs a lift
To remember that He is the giver,
OF every good and perfect gift.
The Auction Bridge Club will meet
next Tuesday with Mrs. L. T. Mar
tin.
Charles Ernest Maedgen Jr, was
the honoree Of delightful birthday
party given last Saturday afternoon
by his mother, Mrs. c. y. Maedgen
in their home on Post Office street.
The afternoon WAS spent in playing
games which so much delight the
chidren's heart The little guests
were ushcred into the dining room
where they found their places by
means Of ribbon 10 which was at
tached a package containing all sorts
OF good things TO eat. A beautiful
birthday cake on which burned five
lighted red candles. adorned the cen
tire Of the table, candle for each
year On both sides Of the cake a
larger red candle in candle sticks,
burned brightly, adding charm to the
scene Ice cream and cake were then
served the following little guests
Fred Oliver, Jr., John Peebler. Kath-
leen Klett, Charlotte Hopkins, Ruth