The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1920-03-18
LOCAL. SOCIAL EN- az rs

Nlras groylflfie id Hostess, u
Mrs. Ct Hustead Brownfield was
tlostess yesterday afternoon at her
home on Main street at an attractfyely.
appointed bridge party eleven tables
having been utilized during the after
noon with the game. "A color scheme
Of green and white emblematic OF ST.
Patrick's day was effectively carried
put in the interior decorations and In
The refreshments and fayors "A bas-
ket Of sweet peas tied with a large
bow Of green stulle and surrounded by
green tapers formed a pretty center
piece for the serving taDie and creme
Z dc milf Ices and inints were served
with delicious salad course during
the afterhoon. Mrs! Brownfield was
assisted in entertaining by Mrs. E. A:
Bartlett, Mrs. r. r. Bartlett and Mrs.
w. a. Bartlett, her sisters in law of
Clarksburg and by Mrs. John Higgins,
Of Mpnongah and Miss Genevieye Cum
ntngl am. a number Of out OF town
guests were entertained among them
being Mrs. James Hagerty, Mrs. Lloyd
Graves, Mrs. Boyd Fleming, Mrs.
Harry B. Crane, Mrs. p. A. Bartlett,
Mrs. w. "A. Bartlett and Mrs. F. r.
Bartlett, all Of Clarksburg, and Miss
McCallah, of Boise, Idaho, the house
guest of Mrs. Brooks Hutchinson.
y Enjoyable Dance.
One of the most enjoyable dances Of
the season was the St Patrick's day
dance given by the local Lodge Of
Fikn at their lodge rooms last even
Ing. Shinns' Jazz orchestra furnished
delightful music for the dancers and
several hours were enjoyably spent, by
the Elks and their ladies'. The Easter
dance Of the Elks will be given on
Tuesday evening, April :. K.
Lodge to Meet.
The Eastern Star lodge will meet
this evening at 1870 o'clock at the
lodge rooms in the Masonic temple.
Surprise Party.
Honoring the Beth anniversary OF
The birth Of her husband, Edward
Thompson, a popular employee Of the
Jacobs Hutchinson Hardware COM
pany, who yesterday attained to that
age, Mrs. Thompson arranged de-
lightful surprise party for him which
was enjoyed by about thirty OF his
neighbors and friends. The affair was
keptsa secret and Mr.. Thompson knew
nothing whatever about the celebra-
ton until the company arrived and
congratulated him. The evening was
nelightfully spent with games and mu-
sic. and refreshments were served.
MRS. Thompson was assisted In enter
tanning by her sister, Mrs. Ira Miller,
and the Misses Eva and Lucretia
Thompson, OF Shinnston, sisters OF
M. Thompson. Miss Eva Thompson
Isl taking the teachers training course
at the Fairmont State Normal school.
Mr.. Thompson was the recipient Of a
number Of pretty and useful gifts pre-
scented to him by his neighbors and
friends
Celebrated Birthday,
The Harriet d. Steel missionary So
iciety Of the NJ. P. temple last eve
ming celebrated the first anniversary
Of. its birth when a birthday party
WIS held at the church following the
m[d-week prayer service. The society
Was organized Just one year ago and
ID composed of thei young women OF
The church. A birthday cake which
WIS afterward sold adorned with one
candle was a feature of the evening
The St Patrick day idea was carried
put in the decorations and tiny sat
In bags we're furnished the guests and
u these were placed silver offerings.
1he sum OF SIS was derived which will
be used in foreign mission work.
To Welcome Or. Broomfield.
Plans are being made by the con-
gregation OF the NJ. P. temple at this
time for home coming celebration
to be arranged In honor OF the return
to this city of DR.. J. @. Bloomfield who
had been making a tour of India, China
Korea and Japan in the interests of
the foreign mission board of the demon
nation and who is expected to return
here next week. Details. of the home
coming celebration will be worked out
!, and announced later.
Reception and Social for New Pastor.
On Thursday evening at 1880 the
members of the Central Christian
church will hold reception and social
at their church on Walnut avenue for
their new pastor, the Rev. ]. e. Cor
don, and the program will be as fol-
lows;
Plano prelude; song; prayer by F.
B. Dickerson; solo by Mrs. E. O..
Rowand; address of welcome on be.
half of the men of the church by Bruce
Morgan; address of welcome on be-
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