The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-01-11

| mas party given Dy Lne DeJrOl'
Musicians Association on the even
ing of Dec. 80, at the home OF
Mrs. G. Grigsby, of Medbury eve
nue.. Miss Camille Nickerson, OF
Washington, ID. c., professor OF
music and president Of the Nation
al Musicians Association, Inc was
special guest of honor. After en-
| joying games, a short musical pro
gram was presented by Mrs. Mil
I lie Hynson, president Of the d. M
A.The program included a vocal
solo, Mrs. Estelle Andrews; piano
solo, Mrs. Elizabeth Woodley; reel.
tations, Mrs. Yolande Maddox and
Mrs. Butler Bryant; Talk, Miss
Nickerson; and brief remarks by
other guests. Prof. S. A. Ratliffe
had charge of the grab bag in
which there were gifts for all the
forty members and guests. A deli
cious menu of salad, waters, punch
and cake was served.
George II. Glenn, vice president
of the Idle Hour Social Club was
given surprise smoker recently,
at his home, AT Adelaide street
All the members presented him
with lovely Christmas tokens as
he departed for Philadelphia, Pa,
to visit home folk during the holt
days.
Well, well another big holiday
party was given by the Amity
Girls Club at the home Of Miss
Wilhelmina Lewis, 1918 Biddle,
Dec. 81. 1t was quite a gala affair.
The young folks came stepping out
in formal attire which gave every
thing an air Of sophistication. A
large bowl of punch was quickly
vanished while bridge and dancing
were being enjoyed by all. Later
an elaborate lunch was served by
the genial hostesses.
Among the many that were seen
enjoying themselves in true holi-
day spirit were: Misses Made Jor-
dan, Marjorie Warren, Julia Cor
dan Ossie Johnson, Idella Lee,
Myrtil ticks, Novella Clemens,
Juanita Johnson, Wilhelmina
Lewis, and Mrs. Penny l.. Smith,
also Messrs Wayman Johnson,
Henry Pachal, James Smith. Jack
Noble, Bob Mccall, Jesse Grasty,
Will Mccall, William Lampkin and
others.
Mrs. Caroline Foote, 4613 Beau
bien, was hostess to the Cameo
Bridgette Club, Friday, Dec. 20.
High scores for the month were
captured by Mrs. Foote, first; Mrs.
Green, second; and Mrs. Vernon,
third. The hostess RECALLED the
guests with a delightful luncheon.
The home of Mr.. and Mrs. John
r. Jackson, 5O9S Holcomb avenue,
was the scene Of an enjoyable So
cial affair, Wednesday evening,
January 1, when the Jacksons en-
tertained several guests at a de-
lightful new years dinner. The
home was artistically decorated
with a profusion of cut flowers.
The large oval dining table was
laid with red satin and lace cover
cloth and centered with a beautiful
Christmas tree. Oriental place
cards were used as markers.
Prior to the serving of dinner,
cocktails were served In the living
room, after which the guests were
invited into the dining room to
partake of an elaborate dinner.
The guests were Mr.. and Mrs.
Alex Easton, Miss Alice Wesley
Mrs Jennie Turner, Misses Daisy
and Alice Turner, Miss A. Pleau,
of Canada.
Another Detroiter who enter
tanned deliberately during the holt
days, was Mrs. Marguerite M. Grit
fin, 451S fireman avenue, who re-
called friends at her home with a
delightful new years party, which
lasted until the wee hours of
morning. Bridge and other games
furnished the amusement. Mrs.
Griffin, the charming hostess, was
busily engaged in serving a tooth
some repast, as the bells and
whistles ushered in the new year.
A lovely evening was enjoyed by
all in attendance. Those enjoying
this delightful affair were Attor-
ney James d. Lee, Mr.. and Mrs.
S. d. Mitchell, Mr.. and Mrs. G.. A.
Crawford, J. Willoughly and Miss
Summers.
Saturday night Dec. 20 was a
time of real merriment at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Ellis L. Herring,
6450 Colfax, when they entertain
ed many friends at a Christmas
season party. The prompt arrival
OF the guest was an indication that
they anticipated an enjoyble even
ing. AS every available part Of the
home was pressed into service of
some sort for the enjoyment and
comfort of the guests, everyone
departed with the satisfaction that
the affair was everything that he
or she had anticipated Bridge and
| dancing were the CHER amuSe-
ments of the evening. The Her.
rings had as their guest: Mr.. ant
Mrs. G. Green, Mr.. and Mrs. Jas
r. Hafford, Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. M