The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-10-14

Autumn foliage combined with clus-
tiers OF dahlias and other fall blossoms
formed attractive decorations for the
afternoon bridge and thimble party
with which Miss Elizabeth Comstock
and Mrs. Paul Comstock entertained
at the Country club on Friday. Bridge
tables were placed in the large recer-
lion room of the clubhouse. Persons
not playing cards were entertained in
the south room. Luncheon was serv-
ed at small tables late in the after
noon to 95 guests.
Mrs. j. Brandon Griffis and Miss
Mary Nicholson entertained at tea
Thursday afternoon, the guests being
number of persons interested in
progressive education. The party was
given in the school room in the Camp
field hall. where Mrs. Griffis, assisted
by Miss Nicholson, is conducting an
experimental school for children. Miss
Lila f. Payne, supervisor of the ele-
mentary grades. in the public schools
here, talked during the afternoon on
New Methods of Education" The
hostesses were assisted by Miss Stel-
Ia Knode, who poured, and Miss Helen
Rust, who served Decorations were
bowls of rosebuds.
Notable among the social functions
Of the week in Indianapolis, are the
pre-nuptial parties which are being
given for Miss Mabel Gasaway,
daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Thomas o
Gasaway, of that city, and Samuel
Rogers Smith, formerly of this city,
son of DR.. and Mrs. S. f. Smith, OF
Easthaven. whose marriage will take
place next Wednesday evening at the
home of the brides parents. Mrs.
Frank l.. Jones entertained II guests
at luncheon Thursday, honoring Miss
Gasaway. DR.. and Mrs. Nicholson
]. Eastman entertained guests for
seven tables of bridge for Miss Gas
away and Mr.. Smith Wednesday eve
ming, the wedding colors, orchid and
green being carried out in the appoint
ments. Mrs Remster Bingham is
giving a party Friday evening at the
Woodstock club, for Miss Gasaway,
while Mr. Smith gives his bachelor
dinner Other parties for the couple
include a dinner dance at the Country
club on Saturday evening for which
Oscar Frenzel, Jr., will be the host
Or. and Mrs. T. o. Gasaway will
give the bridal dinner Monday eve
ming at their home. DIR. and Mrs. S
f. Smith of this city, will entertain
Wednesday morning with a breakfast
for the fanatics at the Claypool hotel
. Miss Lorene Stair was hostess tc
one of the delightful fall parties Thurs
day evening when she entertained al
cards for Miss Gertrude Dietrich, q
bride-elect, at the Wilmer clubhouse
, on North Twelfth street. Hearts were
played during the evening. A two
course luncheon with appointments il
pink and white was served to the
guests. The tables held lamps shaded
in rose and were attractively arranged
with clusters of pink and white carna
lions. A large Kewpie doll dressed a!
a bride, formed the centerpiece ant
tiny kewpie dolls were given as ia
vors. Miss Dietrich was presented
with a gift by the guests. Those pres
, ent were: Miss Dietrich. Miss Doro
thea Schneider, Miss Marie Schneider
Miss Hilda Heinrich. Miss Ruth Kirk
patrick, Miss Gwendolyn Stegan Mis-
sF1ossie Money, Mrs. Elmer Klehfoth
Z Mrs. Carl Sporting, Mrs. Ada Coppock
Mrs. Ralph Champe and Miss Loren
Stair
( Mr.. and Mrs. C. c. Yoke were giveI
. a surprise party at their home, 2lo
North street, Thursday evening b
s a number of friends. The evening wa
spent informally and refreshment
served. Those present included: Nj
and Mrs. Warren Weaver and chi
dren. Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd Lamb an
daughter. Mr.. and Mrs. Wesley Lasl
er and children, Mr.. and Mrs. LeRo
Baird, Mrs. o. II. Baird, Mr. and Mr.
ollie Harter and daughter, Mr.. an
Mrs. Harry Woodruff and son, and NJ
and Mrs. Claude c. Yoke and daughte
Mr.. and Mrs. George Morley. OF th