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The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-09
RRIDGE DINNER GIVEN

MT. and Mrs. John Snider enter tained a group of their friends at their new home on Fairfax avenue Friday evening with dinner-and-bridge party; Chrysanthemums and roses were used as decorations. At 7:30 turkey dln- ner in four courses were served the guests, after which the evening was spent playing bridge. The high score ladies, prizes, vanity, was won Dy Mrs. Cecil Cowan, and the gentlemen prize, handkerchiefs, were won oy' Bruce Snider.
 Those present. were: Dr. and Mrs. c. A. Harris, Mir. and Mrs. George Rutledge, Mir. and Mrs Albert Moore, MT. and Mrs. Golan Buck, MT and Mrs. Bruce snider, Mir. and Mrs. T. J. Me Collum, Mir and Mrs. Ralph Snider, Mir. and Mrs. Cecil Cowan, and MT. and Mrs. MacClay.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-09
OYSTER SIrPPER


 The ladies of the West Side Baptist church will serve an oyster supper at the church on the evening of Armistice Day. The funds secured from this SUD- per will go towards the furtherance of the work of the Baraca class. They report an attendance of 82 for last Sun day.
 FUNERAL OF MRS. w. F. PRICE
 The funeral of Mrs W. F. Price, wife of Rev. W. F. Price, was held at the residence Saturday afternoon at l 80 o'clock, Rev. Roy Chandler of ficiating. The body was sent to Colum bus, Ga. where it will be inferred Sun day afternoon. The deceased is survived by her husband, Rev w. F. Price, two sons, Lieutenant Chester Price, of Washington and Mercer l.. Price, of ;Anniston. and two daughters, Mrs. llillyer Robinson, of Anniston and Mrs. Edward DeVok, of Philadelphia, Pa.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-09
A Woman's s Way

"I tried for four months to get my wife to try Mayr's Wonderful Rem edq, which know had helped friend of mine who also suffered fom stom- ach trouble. She insisted her case was different. finally had to bribe her with new dress. The first dose pro duced remarkable results, clearing up her complexion and restoring her ap- petite. She can now eat things she hadn't been able to for many years" It is a simple, harmless preparation that removes the catarrhal mucus from the intestinal tract and allays the in- flamation which causes practically all stomach, liver and intestinal ailments including appendicitis. One dose will convince or money refunded.-At all druggists. Adv.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-09
SEWING CLUB MEETS

Mrs. G. w. Moseley was hostess to the meeting of the Soshare Sewing club, when it met last Wednesday at her home on Pike avenue. Potted plants and baskets of chrysanthemums adorned the rooms.
 A delightful program was rendered. Miss Marguerite Matlock gave two readings and Miss Helen Edwards gave several musical selections. The club had as its guests Mrs. Carl Sizemore and Mrs. c. H. Moseley. Three new members were welcomed into the club. The hostess served salad course and coffee. She was assisted by Mrs. Ros- COG Kershaw.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-09
Il o'clock to be "The Cities of Refuge. .'
 Union Baptist

The pastor, Rev. T. E. Steeley, will occaPy the pulpit at both services, his subject at II o'clock being: "Christ's emancipation Proclamation. The eve ning hour has been moved up to ' o'clock and the topic of the sermon Will be Traps of Sin" The young peo- pie will hold their meetings at six instead of six-thirty.
 First Baptist
 At the II o'clock service. the nastor Dr. J. 0. Williams, will speak on the subject; "The Three Temperaments of falth." There will be no evening serv- ice on account of the special ''Y'' sery- Ice at the First Methodist church
 All circles of the Woman's Mission ary society will meet at the cburcb Monday afternoon at which time Rev I. m, !.1,,, Snabbaz will deliver an address on The Women of Persia" This meet Ing IS announced for 8 80 o'clock.
 LIT: Williams will leave Monday morning to attend the Alabama Bantist state convention which meets in An niston, the opening session being on Tuesday. e 0n
 South Highland Baptist
 sheguiar services will be held with preaching by the pastor. Rev, Row Chahdler at II o'clock. There will he no evening service on account of the I. M. C. A. meeting. A deacon's meet ing IS announced at the church for 7 80 in the afternoon. -0-
 Ane w. M. s. meet at the churcb Monday afternoon at 8 o'clock. The workers Training class meets on Mon day night at z o'clock. The Y. W. A a meet with Mrs. Ellis Terry Tuesday afternoon at 80. Tabernacle club meets Wednesday evening at ' o'clock loiio"ea Dy the regular prayer services at o'clock. Royal Ambassadors will nold meeting Thursday evening ot ( o'clock at the home of Archie Crot- well. Church choir meets on Thursday evening at s o'clock. ''
 Seventh Street Baptist
 Rev. James Mays will fill the pulpit at poth services, the morning topics 10 De; IT any man be in Christ Jesus. ne IS a new creature" In the evening at ( ;5o o'clock the subject will be Day" ~ ' 11''" .
 West Side Baptist
 Regular services will be held both morning and evening with preaching by the pastor, Rev. NJ. E. Matthews. A spirited contest is being waged in the Baraca class and a record attendance Is looked for Sunday morning.
 HueytOwn Baptist
 Regular services are announced for Sunday with preaching both morning and evening. Rev. Parker will occupy the pulpit in the absence of the pastor, Rev. w. K. Price. whose wife died suddenly Friday afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-09
w. M. S. PLANS BAZAAR

At the monthly business meeting of the Woman's Missionary society of the First Methodist church, which was held last Monday afternoon, it was decided to hold the annual bazar in the basement of the church Wednesday, November 12. Handmade articles will be sold, and turkey dinner served. The following committee has been appointed by the president to have charge of the fancy work department Mrs. J. M. Donald son, chairman; Mrs. DeHaney and Mrs. Yielding. Mrs. S. c. Lumpkin, Mrs. R. II. McCurry and Mrs. D. F. Faircloth are on the dinner committee, and Mrs. Perry and Mrs. Eugene Cook are on the, ticket committee. All articles for the bazar must be turned over to Mrs. Donaldson,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-09

the life of Wagner with stories of his operas and musical selections. A "Sketch of Wagner's Life," was given by Mrs. E. E. Wilson; "Lohengrln, Mrs. J. K. Chandler; "Parsifal; by Mrs. Essau Harris, and ''The Master Singer of Nuremburg," was given by Mrs. w. A. Cochran. Musical selection from Wagner's operas were rendered by Mrs. c. B. Hollingsworth, and Mrs. Hugh McEniry. Following the program tea coffee, sandwiches, cakes, mints and bon bons were served. There were k0 nreSent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-09

A. Y. Shahbaz, a missionary from Persia, will speak.
 All circles of the South Highland Missionary society will meet at the church Monday afternoon.
 The Woman's Auxiliary of the First Christian church will meet Monday afternoon at the church. A Missionary program will be offered.
 The Quest club will meet with Mrs. Guy Wilson Friday afternoon. : The Yankee Doodle club will be en- tertained Monday afternoon by Mrs. Ed Mitchell at her home in Wenonah.
 Mrs. Julian Erlick will be hostess to the Wednesday Music club at her home on Clarendon avenue Wednesday after noon. ~ ts
 The Fortnightly club will meet at the home of Mrs. Clyde Kelly in Wood ward Friday afternoon.
 Mrs. J. A. Baird will be hostess to the members of the Muscado FortyTwo club Friday afternoon at her home in Muscado. t @
 The Parent-Teacher association of the Robert-Vance school will meet W euIteSudt dt < .OO dt tHC AtouCh tS school. Judge W. E. Fort, of Bir- ,ningham, will be the principal speaker. Violin selections will be given by Miss Florrie Jean Bagsdale and a soc ial and refreshments will be mad after the program. All Bessemer women are invited to this meeting.
 The Presbyterian Women's Auxiliary will meet at the church Monday after noon at 3 o'clock, when a missionary program will be had, the subject be- ,ng, SWork Among the .Negros,'' with Mrs. T. J. Cochran as the leader. The prayer band will meet at 2 80. X :, The Rotary-Anns will meet Thurs day at 12:30 with Mrs. Ralph Snider at her new home on Fairfax avenue.
 Miss Maggie Johnston will enter tain the Bridgette club Thursday after noon at the home of her parents, MT. and Mrs. J. G. Johnston.
 Mir. and Mrs. B. W. Duncan will entertain the members of the Woodward Evening Bridge club Thursday evening at their home in Woodward. .s
 The members of the Wednesday Bridge club will he entertained Wednes- day afternoon at o'clock at the home of Mrs. w. P. Golsom on Clarendon avenue with Mrs. W. H. Dennis as hostess.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-09
MASS MEETING

Practically every church in the city has agreed to join in mass meeting to be held Sunday evening at z 80 at the First Methodist church in the interest of the '. NJ. c. A. work of Bessemer. Dr. W. D. Weatherford, of Nashville, Tenn. president of South crn college, will be the principal speak CT. He bears the reputation of being great oretor and q splendid leader. It is felt that the Methodist church will be filled to capacity Sunday night and that the result of the meeting will greatly stimulate the forces now in the field in behalf of the new "Y" building
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-09
ENSLEY SOCIAL
MOTHERS CLUB MEETS

The regular meeting of the Twentieth Century Mothers club was held OH Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. J. $. Sutherland at Ensley High lands. The house was attractively deco rated with autumn blossoms. The roll was called by the secretary and the members responded with current events. After the business session Mrs. J. D.. Moore, Jr., of Birmingham spoke to the cub on the interesting subject of The New Physiology and it's Application to the Child" Mrs.. Hugh B. Craig and Mrs. Burt Burgin were guests of the club. During the social hour delicious ices were served.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-09
BRIDGE CLUB MEETS

Members of the Muscado Bridage club were delightfully."- entertained Friday evening by Mrs. c. E. Abbott at her home in Muscado. The prizes, a flower vase and handkerchiefs were won by Mrs. C. B. Cross and Mir, c. B. Cameron. A hot plate followed by sweet course was served the following guests: Dr. and Mrs. J. R. Chandler, MT. and Mrs. O.. B. Cross, MT. and Mrs. E. c. Anderson, Mir. and Mrs. Ewin Carter, Mir. and Mrs. W. W. Sleeves, MT. and Mrs. Milton Baird, Mir. and Mrs. c. B. Cameron and Mrs. Cameron.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-09
BESSEMER SOCIAL
METHODIsT GIVE RECEPrION

Members of the Jonesboro Methodist church gave farewell reception at the home of MT. and Mrs. J. w. Me- Corkla Friday evening in honor of their minister, Rev. c. H. Bobo, and Mrs. Bobo, who will leave soon for their new field of work. at Leeds, Alabama. The home was elaborately decorated with chrysanthemums and potted plants, for the occasion. In the re- ceiving line with Rev. and Mrs. Bobo were Mrs. McCorkle, Mrs. H. E. Kirk, Mrs. Cliff Williams, Mrs. c. E. ,In- gram, Mrs J. c. McGrew Mrs. H. D Durrett and Mrs J. A. Gulliborn.
 A program of music and readings were had after which Mir. J. W. Brooks expressed the regrets of the con- gregation of the pastors departure. Mrs. A. B. Houghton expressed the senti- ments of the Woman's Missionary so- ciety of the church and Mrs. B. E. Ingram, in behalf of the society, presented Rev. Bobo with a fountain pen and Mrs. Bobo with a chest of silver.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-09
THREAD OF STORY CLUB

the regular meeting of the Thread of the Story club when it met at her home on DeBardeleben avenue, Thursday aft ernoon. An interesting and instructive program was rendered during the after noon. Mrs. Brubaker gave a talk on 'The House of Representatives" Mrs. J. W. Minor gave a talk on "The Sen ate" and Mrs. Duncan discussed How q Bill Becomes Law"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-09
AGED WOMAN ARRESTED
Mrs. Garfield Charged With Violating
 Prohibition Law

Mrs. F. J. Garfield, 70 years of age re-entered police circles Saturday aft, ernoon when she was arrested in a government charge of violating the pro- hibition laws. Mrs. Garfield, when ar rested had a pint bottle of whisky in her apron pocket, police say.
 The arrest was made at the woman s residence, 113 Twenty-third street, north.
 Mrs. Garfield was allowed bond by the arresting officers, on account of her age.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-09
BRIDGE CLUB MEETS

Mrs. Jim Rountree was hostess to the regular meeting of the Thursday Bridge club Thursday afternoon at her home on Avenue F. Yellow chrysanthemums, artistically arranged, adorned the rooms. There were two tables of bridge. The members present were Mrs. Warner, Mrs. Hotchkiss, Mrs. Miller, Mrs. Led better. Mrs. Douglass, Mrs. Van Tolle and the hostess Miss Edith Ellis and Mrs. J. c. Dorven were guests of the club. The hostess served a three-course luncheon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-09
PASTOR HERE FIVE YEARS

The Rev. David M. Gardner has started his fifth year as pastor of the Ensley Baptist church, it has been an- nounced. Since coming to Ensley he has been able to increase the member ship of his church considerably and has rendered many services to this commun- ity. Dr. Gardner and the members of his congregation are especially proud of the new church building which is being constructed on Avenue E and which will cost over $2O0,000 before it is finished. The Sunday school unit is nearing completion, it is stated, while the church unit will be started just as soon as the first unit can be occupied.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-09
PASTOR LEAVES

The Rev. o. K. Lamb, former assis- tant pastor of the Ensley Methodist church, and Mrs. Lamb will leave Mon day for Dora, where Mir. Lamb was as- signed by the Methodist conference at Talladega last week Mir. Lamb is leav- ing Ensley for field of greater oppor- tunities, with the best wishes of the leading men and women of this commun- ity. As assistant to Rev. William H. Mansfield, the young man has met and served some of the most active leaders in this section, all of whom regret his departure.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-09
SECURE CAMP SITE

It is understood that the Woodward Iron Co.,, has given the Boy Scouts of Bessemer a ten year lease on large 'ract of land immediately adjacent to the present camp site of Camp Chekota. Tbis land is beautifully adapted for a camp site and is close enough to the city to make it readily accessible to the boys. An adequate stream of water flows by the camp and will be avail able for swimming, boating and fishing. There IS sufficient land already cleared to make splendid athletic field.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-09
THIS PURE CREAM
 STOPS CATARRH

Colds and catarrh yield like magic to soothing, healing antiseptic cream that penetrates through every air pas sage and relieves swollen, inflamed membranes of nose and throat. Your clogged nostrils open right up and you can breathe freely. Hawking and snuffling stop. Don't stay stuffed up and miserable.
 Get a small bottle of Ely's Cream Balm from your druggist. Apply a little in the nostrils and get instant relief. Millions endorse this remedy known for more, than fifty years.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-09
CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS First Methodist

Dr. B. T. Waites will preach Sun day morning on the subject Repent ance." In the evening at ' 80 there will be special service under the auspices of the Y. NJ. c. A. campaign manage ment. Dr. w. D. Weatherford, presi- dent of Southern college, branch of Vanderbilt university, will address the people of Bessemer on matters pertain ing to the Y NJ. c. A.
 First Presbyterian
 Dr. F. 0. Hollier, pastor, announces the following subject for the morning service; First Things" There will be no evening service as this church will attend the " meeting to be held at the First Methodist church.
 First Christian
 The pastor. Rev. G. k. Cleveland, announces both services, his sermon at
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-09
at the University of Alabama.

at the University of Alabama. Miss Evelyn Adair is visiting friends in Tuscaloosa, Ala.
 Miss Mary McLcndon left Friday for visit0o her parents in Montgomery, Ala.
 Miss Margaret Haysleet and Miss Motile Read arrived this week to at- tend the Woodruff -Reeder wedding.
 Mrs. Cecil Deasnou is spending a few days with friends at Tuscaloosa.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-09
SECRETARY ENGAGED

The announcement was made Satur- day that Mrs. O. B. Thompson has been engaged as educational secretary for the Ensley Methodist church and will as- sume some of the work lately relinquish- ed by Rev. O. K. Lamb. Mrs. Thomp- son will have offices at the church and will direct the religious education pro gram which has been outlined by the officials of that church.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-09
BESSEMER IS DECORATING

Bessemer is already beginning to take on a gala appearance preparatory to the Armistice celebration next week. Practically every merchant in the principal part of the city has joined Ill the arrangement of having perman- ent sockets drilled in the sidewalks for the supporting of flag staffs and flags which will be used as a permanent scheme for decorating the city. The flags are all >of uniform size and pres ent Il most attractive appearance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-09

The finishing surface is being given to the new paving on Twentieth street between Avenue D and Tuxedo June tion. The street will be opened for traf- fic withon a short time. The work of the Birmingham Electric company be- tween its rails and IS inches on either side has been completed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-09
MARRIAGE LICENSES

Marriage licenses were issued Satur- day as follows: J. 1. Reeder and Miss Mary Katherine Woodruff; Bill Taft and Miss Hattie Hill, of Ressemer; T. Q. Faucett and Mrs. Nettie Young, of Morgan; Grover C. Satterfield and Miss Ruth Ivy, of Dolomite
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-09
MEETING DELAYED

IL was officially announced Saturday by Claud Enbank, secretary of the Ensley Associated Merchants, that the meeting Tuesday will be deferred until the following Tuesday, on account of the special trip to be made to Montgom- cry by the merchants and others of Ensley
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-09
PERSONALS

Mrs. Edwin Ball will arrive this week from Milwaukee to spend the winter with her daughter, Mrs. E. C.. Abbott. at Muscado. |, t' Miss Margaret Murrah is visiting relatives and friends at Tuscaloosa, Ala.
 George Ross has returned from a week end visiting Miss Alice Ragsdale
 Mir. and Mrs. Foster K. Bradley returned Friday from their wedding trip to eastern cities.
 Lee Moody left Saturday for Delta Buck club near New Orleans, La.
 Mrs. Ellis c. Brown, who has been teaching at Louisville, has been trans ferred to the Lipscomb schools.
 Miss Zeta McEyeire is spending the wee-end ivisiting Miss Alice Ragsdale
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-09
E C Z E M A
 CAN BE CURED

Write me today and will send you a free trial of my mild, soothing, guar anteed treatment that will prove it. Stops the itching and heals permanent ly. Send no money-just write me that is all you have to do. Address Dr. Cannaday, Eczema Specialist, 667 Park Square, Sedalia, Mo.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-09
WOODRUFF.REEDER WEDDING

Miss Mary Kathryn Woodruff, the daughter of Mrs. E. l.. Read, and Mir. Joseph l. Reeder, both eof-this city, were married at noon Saturday at the home of the bride on Clarendon ave- nue. Dr. w. T. Waites performed the ceremony, using the ring service, in the presence of large group of friends and relatives of the couple.
 Proceeding the ceremony, Mrs. Paul Ragsdale sang Because" and All For You," accompanied on the piano by Miss Margaret Hayslett of Tuscaloosa. The wedding march was rendered by Miss Mildred Brannon of Birmingham. who also played Believe Me, All Those Endearing Charms," during the cere- mony."
 The bride was attended by Miss Ma. tile Read of Tuscaloosa, who was maid of honor and Miss Mary Mildred Wood row, the brides maid. The groom was attended by H. s. Hill of Birmingham. who was best man and William Stick ney of Anniston, the groomsman. Mas ter William Long was the ringbearer.
 Following the ceremony, an informal buttet-luncheon. was served by Mrs. John Perry, Lee Moody, Mrs. Guy Wilson, Miss Ellen Smith, Miss Josephine Hawkins, Miss Eliza beth Bumford, Miss Sadie Ling, Miss Katie Ling, and Miss Rebecca Will ylamson. Others assisting in entertain ing were: Mrs. Charles Long, Mrs. Lacey Edmondson, Mrs. Joe Whit more, Mrs. George Woodrow, Mrs. Dan DavlS and Miss Margaret Havslett.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-09
MRS. PARDUE HOSTESS

Mrs. W. O. Pardue was hostess to the members of the Chrysolite club Thurs day afternoon at her home on Twenty first street. Mrs. Ezell was the leader for the afternoon. Mrs. J. S. Falkner gave a reading. A salad course with coffee was served to 15 members of the club.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-09
HARRIS SWORN IN
Ex. Governor Becames Pension Commisi,
 sioner of Goorgia

ATLANTA, Nov. S.-Former Gov-I ernor Nat E. Harris was sworn in byE Governor Walker today as pension com-l missioner, succeeding the late CharlesI E. McGregor. Former Governor Harrisi had had acceptance of the appointment under consideration for some time.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-09
CULTURE CLJTR MEETs

.. Mrs. E. L. Huey, Mrs. W. W. Hol- lingsworth, and Mrs. J. o Sturdiyant were hostesses at the home of Mrs Husy Thursday afternoon to the mem Ders ot the Culture club, their guests, ana officers of other federated clubs of this city.
 Mrs. Fred Duncan directed the pro- gram Of the evening which was on
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-09
MRS. LAWRENCE BETTER

Mrs. c. w. Lawrence, who has been quite i'll following an operation, is rest ing comfortably, it was stated Saturday at the hospital
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-09
H. o. WILLIAMS TO sPEAK

NIT. IT. Q. Williams, of Philadelphia, !. M. .. A., campaign director, will speak Sunday morning to the New Era Baraca and the New Era Alpha classes, both meeting at the court house.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-09
MRS. JOHNSON nTEC

Mrs. Martha Johnson died at her home at Powderly Friday night follow ing an attack of pneumonia. Her body was sent by Jacobs to Chelsea, Ala. She IS survived by several children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-09
THE GREATEST FOOL.

Some are justly laughed at for keep ing their money foolishly; others for spending it idly; he is the greatest fool that lays it out in a purchase of re- pentance.-B. Franklin.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-09
MUSIC CLUB MEETS

An open meeting of the Junior Me Dowell Music club was held at the home of Miss Margaret Copeland on Berkley avenue this week. About 50 guests were present. The home was beautifully decorated with autumn flow CTS and leaves.
 Miss Clustie McTyeire opened the meeting with welcome address to the mothers, teachers, visitors and members. The following program was rendered: Piano solos, Miss Gertrude Smith, Miss Dorothy Childress, Mrs. Annie Glenn Crow and Miss Virginia Williamson; piano duets, Edith High, Carrie Bell Marrow, and Miss Bessie Mae Stephens; vocal solo, Miss Bessie Davis Moorer violin solo, Miss Evelyn Kitchen and a talk by Miss Virginia Williamson, the directoress. Upon com pletion of the program a plate lunch con was served by Misses Dorothy Smith, Louise Kemp, and Margaret Copeland. Tea and coffee were poured by Miss Dorothy Smith mad Miss Clus- tie McTyeire. Mints and almonds also were served.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-09
ANNOUNCEMENTS

Stonewall Chapter, No. 724, United Daughters of the Confectionery, will hold it's regular monthly meeting, We'd nesday, November 12, at 2 80 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-09
BRIDGE CLUB ENTERTAINED

Miss Amy Huey entertained the Dol omite Bridge club at her home in Hueytown Friday afternoon. Her guests were: Mrs, R. s. Maxwell, Mrs. Louise DeSablo, Mrs. Lowell Naff, Mrs. D. R. Ray, Mrs. w. J. Law renee, Mrs. w. D. Wilson, Mrs. Peyton McEniry, and Mrs. Frank Scales. Mrs. Louis DeSablo and Mrs. Frank Scales won prizes. A three-course luncheon was served after the games.