Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1921-03-11
ELLISPORT


notwithstanding. For have we
not seen the robin red-breasts
prcenipg themselves in the pear
trec9 And the spring flowers
blooming in profusionY Some
gardens are respondent with their
carpets Of crocuses-purplc and
lavender and gold. Hundreds Of
daify -down-dillys are out in their
new yellow spring suits. Prim-
ulas Of various hues, fragrant vio-
let's, modest little primroscs-sln-
gle and doublc-grapc hyacinths
and the dainty little nodding snow
drops are all vieing with each
other in making their little part
Of the world beautiful. Many Of
these modest little blossoms are
being picked and sent to the city
to brighten the day for busy
workers and to cheer the shut-inS.
Many people are fairly hungry for
nowcrs--many who have to count
their pennies and cannot afford to
buy-for instance, the elevator
girl and the girl behind the coun
ter. Let us all try to share our
posics and cheer the hearts Of
others.
With spring come the merry
house parties and the week end
visiting friends:
Fred Merritt, who when lad 4,
spent many a summer here was
a welcome visitor at the Pyle
home Saturday and Sunday. Fred
is now studying law in the state
university.
Mrs. Lee had visit from her
brother Mr.. Il. M. Parker, who is
First Officer in the Brooklinc. Her
brother Donald, whom many will
remember, is also here from Cal
ifornia and will probably make
quite an extended visit.
Miss Elizabeth Dawson of Sc
atle enjoyed a week end outing
with friends. We noticed also
that DR.. and Mrs. Torland spent
Sunday with Judge and Mrs Clay
pool. The launch Calypso also
brought several over for the day.
Miss Mary Booth and mother
had party Of young people over
enjoying the week end, and they
had good time, Notwithstanding
the frequent showers.
A glad welcome was extended
by the neighbors to Mrs. Newman
and the little granddaughter Mary
Smell. Aleck Newman was over
from Tacoma also to spend Sun
day with them.
Mrs. Glockler was a Seattle Wis
itor last week. Mr.. and Mrs. Mar
shall accompanying her home for
the week end.
Misses Bishop and Davis spent
the week end at their cottage
here. They entertained friends
on Saturday.
The Outland family were over
fer Sunday as was also Mr.. Hack
Mrs. Hopcroff of Seattle, Mrs.
R. D. Fuller's sister is still with
her. She is slowly recovering
from severe attack of rhcuma,
tism.
The population of Ellisport has
been increased somewhat lately
a little babe at the Freeman home
and another at the Billie home.
Miss Ida McClintock came over
ON Tuesday last to spend several
days at the old home here, but
that same evening was called
home by the sudden illness Of her
aged father. Her brother accom-
panied her.
The Woman's Club of EIlisport
held its regular semi-monthly
meeting Thursday at the home of
Mrs. Starr, for its George Wash
imgton program. Officers were
elected for the ensuing year as
follows.
President-Mrs. Meta Jones
Vice Prcsident-MrS. Wylde
Secretary-Miss Caughy
Treasurer-Mrs. Starr.
After the program the hostess
served delicious refreshments to
the members and their friends,
and a pleasant hour was spent.
Several members were so delight
ed with the choice records that
Mrs. Starr rendered on the fine
Bush and Lane phonograph that
the clock in the corner said six
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