The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1920-01-02

The Fireman's ball given New Years
eve at the university gymnasium was
one of the most enjoyable affairs OF
the winter season. There were prob
ably between 700 and 800 people in
Z attendance. The decorations were
said by many to be the most beauti-
full recently seen in the gymnasium.
The decorations were in the national
colors An immense flag was hung
in the center of the room; from the
balcony about 80 large flags were
draped, with bunting above on the
railing. A large lighted bell was
suspended from the center.
The drill of the firemen in uniform
was given at 9 o'clock, with Uncle
Sam leading, carrying "Old Glory"
This was pretty spectacle and heart
lily enjoyed by the audience.
AS the old year was fast passing
out 'Old Father Time" represented
by Carl Smith, came hobbling down
the hall leaning on his cane and car
rying his scythe. AS he started up a
decorated ladder to leave the world
s'Young 1920" the New Year (Bernice
Smith) appeared at the top. They
passed each other on the ladder and
when the New Year reached the bot
tom and called Happy New Year."
the Old Year had disappeared. All
present report most pleasant and
enjoyable time.
The Elk's Ball given New Years
night was delightful entertainment.
The favors of the evening, whistles,
horns, ETC., added to the merry jingle
of the evening. The spiral rolls of
colored paper wound about the dancer
There were about 125 couples present
to enjoy the evenings festivities.
Some Of the out-of-town guests
were from Lewiston, Mr.. and Mrs.
G. E. Kyle, Mr.. and Mrs. G. Vas
sar, Mr. and Mrs C. Huffman, Mr..
and Mrs. Ed o. Martinson, Mr..
and Mrs. Guy Cheisman, Mr.. and
Mrs. Chas. A. Lee, Miss Blanche
Wyatt and Mr. Chas. Foil.
Those from Colfax were Dr. and |
Mrs. G. Coolidge, Mr.. and Mrs.
Chas. Browning, Mr.. and Mrs.
James Ryan, Misses Ruth and Bess
Harpole, Nellie Earnest, Edvanna
Grosy, Mrs. Fred Stradle and
daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. j.. C. Rich
and Mr.. and Mrs A. Chapman and
laughter.
The home department Of the His
'oricai club held an interesting meet
ng this afternoon at the home of
Mrs. d. Urquhart A paper was
given by Mrs. H. B. Reed on "Influ-
nee of the World War on American
Women" and discussion by Mrs.
:. P. Huffman on "Should Women
Continue in Public Work" Refresh
nents were served. The assistant
lostesses were Mrs. R. Garrison,
1rs. j. E. Wilson and Mrs. M. M.
'reston. /,
The Pliades held their regular t
leeting Friday afternoon at the
ONE of Mrs. E. M. Hume.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Snow and
amlly were entertained at New
ears breakfast at the home of Mr..
nd Mrs. John Nisbet.
DR.. and Mrs. H. j.. Macintire
ad as guests New Years day at ;,
inner Dean and Mrs. Beach of Pull
an. A
Mrs. w. H. Bridge and Mrs. H. =
'hmItz were Sat Home" to their
lends this afternoon at Guild Hall. :,
Dean and Mrs. F. A. Thomson en-
rtalned about 20 friends at de- i
'ntful literary watch party New
ears eve. Each guest gave a re- l.
sw OF his favorite book and at mid
sht an elaborate supper was served. 7
MT. and Mrs. H. H. Simpson en-
tanned yesterday at a New Years II
lner at their home on Howard
'eet. The center piece was red w
nations and ferns. The guests Tt
re Rev. and w. S. Snoddy, Miss
rtrude Christian, Mr.. and Mrs. W
Mhttier and Virginia and Ly- :.
n, Mr.. and Mrs. C. N. Lussier "
Charles. AZ
1onday, December 29, DR. and Mrs. Z
j. Macintire celebrated their
tn wedding anniversary by enter H
ing few friends. The arrival g
the guests was announced by the
fling of the tin gifts. During the
ming Mr.. and Mrs. W. H. Bridge ic;