, 1924-01-03

Christmas has once more come
and gone, and we nave received
those things which w did not ex-
pect or we have not received those
things which we did expect, and we
have given what we could or had
time to, or remembered to, and it's
all over. for another year, and for
most Of us, our first New Year reso-
luton is to be prepared earlier next
year. This also will probably Ge lae
first resolution broken. At any rate
it's all lots of fun, Christmas, max
ing New Year resolutions. and
breaking them. All this aside. this
Is cetainly the time of year when we
seem to feel most festive, his is
decidedly true of Hanna people, for
never before has there been such an
avalanche OF parties and dances in
UGH a short time. Practically every
day between Christmas and New
Years has been taken up, even to
doubling on some dates.
Among the most attractive parties
were those given Friday and Satur-
day evenings by Mr.. and Mrs. Glenn
Il. Kinser. Garlands of greens were
hung from the corners of the rooms
to the center, and holly and mistle-
o in abundance were tucked or
hung in every nook and Granny,
while a Christmas tree in the corner
of the living room held c%uriously
shaped packages as well as the gay
ornaments. Bridge occupied the
early hours of the evenings after
which the guests ate delivious re-
freshments by tn light of candles
on the tables and on the tree. On
Friday evening Mr.. and Mrs. Kin
ser's guests included Messrs. and
Mesdames Albert w. Ainsworth. A.
n. Burford. James Gaskell, Joseph
Briggs, f. NJ. Mumm, T. II. Butler.
and James Massey. On Saturdav
evening those present were Messrs.
and Mesdames Jack Cook. Richard
r. ODER, Arthur T. Henkell. James
Gaskell, Otto Frederick, C. d. Will
hanson, Harry G. Larson. DR.. and
Mrs. Glenn G. Stoddard and Mrs.
Florence l.. Williamson.
Christmas W Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
Ford entertained at a family dinner
after which they had their tree
upon which were hung many lovely
and handsome gifts. Those who
were seated at the table were Messrs
and Mesdames Ford. John b. Hughes
Earl SeelinEer, ]. r. Mann. Adolph
Steiner, S, l. Rodda, C. ]. Kettley.
j. w. Jones and Max Steiner, as
well as the little folks who gave the
party the real note of festivity In
the midst of the affair they were
interrupted by a dozen or more
young men and women who were
out singing carols, and WIZ were
Immediately invited in anY were
eenfa1 IN a a. Y ~, fn,,e .Ar,a1 rt,n
clrOlers included Messrs. and Mes
danes Joseph MaNon, Sidney Nor
gan, Glenn z. Kinser, C. u. william
son. Otto Frederick. Mrs. Jasper
McLenuOn. Mrs. Charlie Fink, Misses
Butler and DOdds, Mr.. Robt Molly
neauN. >and Mr.. Bonlld McHenry.
Soon nfter midnight the %carolers
wound up at WilliamSb where
Mrs. MaXon had another supper pre-
pared.
The Thursday preceding Christ
mas Mrs. Joseph Woods entertained
at a delightful dinner party, at
which overs we're laid for Misses
Mary V. Connell. Marybelle Chilly,
Olive Williams, Gertrude Bliss and
Mildred Blair.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. d. Williams en-
tortained Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Mitchell. Mr.. and Mrs. Otto Freder-
lex. Mrs. Florence l.. Williamson.
Blossom. Edna and Robert Frederick
at dinner Christmas night.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Gaskell were
the. guests of Mr.. and, Mrs. Glenn
Kinser for Christmas dinner.
Mr. and Mrs. William WRIGHT en-
tertained Mr.. and Mrs. James Gas
kell at dinner New Years day.
Miss Gertrude Bliss was hostess
Mt an attractive dinner Christmas
day, covers were laid for six.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Butler were
hosts Mt n large family dinner on
Christmas day.
One of the most elaborate parties
OF the holiday season was presided
over by Mrs. Florence l.. Williamson
New Years Eve. at the home Of her
son and daughter. Mr.. and Mrs. C. D
Williamson. Beautiful California
flowers called Birds OF Paradise.
Poinsettas. holly and mistletoe FORM
ed the background for this affair
together with a perfectly shaped
Christmas tree which was placed at
n end OF the living room. The
guests played auction until the old
year had breathed its last. and as
M New Year camc rushing in q de-
tightful repast was enjoyed. after
which the rug were pushed back
and the guests danced until the wee
sma hours, OF the morning. when
they Reluctantly took their leave.
Mrs. Williamson's guest list included