The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-02-08

needless 10 say tnaI SOcldl dcllVl-
ties in Detroit, as well as in 9TH
er cities Of frozen North, have been
greatly diminished, as a result of
the prevailing report of zero
weather. Nevertheless, the spirit
of conviviality in the Motor City is
still present, and there are also
other happenings of interest in the
community. of which We shall
make brief mention in our col
umn.
Many Detroiters attended the
swaky eighth annual formal ball,
given recently by the Amici Novem
Social Club, at the Frogs Club.
The members of the club stood in
the receiving line and welcomed
their 200 guests, while cocktails
were being served. The party then
retired to the Artistic Ballroom,
where dancing was enjoyed for
the remainder of the evening. The
color scheme of the ballroom was
blue and white, with palms sur
rounding the dance floor. The
dance program began with the
president, Ernest Sweeney, and
Mrs. Taliaferro leading the grand
march. Midway the program, the
clubs special, "The Seaside Schot-
tische," was very beautiful. The
costumes Of all the guests were In
keeping with the occasion. Mrs.
Sweeney was very dignified and
sweet in a red gown, with gold ac-
cessories. Mrs. Brooks wore q
lovely white crepe. Mrs. Taliafer-
ro was charming in silver lace,
while Mrs. Spradley was most be-
comingly gowned in white crepe.
Mrs. Hoell chose sky-blue crepe,
while Mrs. Arlington wore black
crepe and ermine. Mrs. Harris was
clad in a black silk net; Mrs.
Weaver in white quilted crepe;
Mrs. Harvey, in black quilted
gown, trimmed with gold. Mrs.
Frank Hunter was lovely in pink
taffeta, with the most voluminous
skirts seen tris season. Mrs. Mad
d5X was IT 1i irsc>-7asr---fi gold gG1rc.'
White, in black and green. Mrs.
Louis Hunter was gowned in red
crepe, with a sequine cape, while
Mrs. Caldwell was very charming
in black and white. The men were
dressed in regular formal attire.
Some of the out-of-town guests
were:
Mr.. and Mrs. Peoples, DR.. and
Mrs. Stewart, of Toledo, Ohio; Mr..
and Mrs. Tindall. Of Pontiac; Mr..
and Mrs. Coprich, Mr.. Thompson,
Miss Reese. Mr. and Mrs. Foster.
Mr.. and Mrs. Smith, all of Ann
Arbor; Mr.. and Mrs. w. l.. Thomas
of Cleveland.
Miss Thyra Edwards, of Chicago,
is the pleasant house guest of
Miss Ruby Connolly, Of 6126 Iro-
qouis avenue, while in the city du-
ring her approaching visit to De-
troit She will speak at the Y. M.
c. A. Sunday afternoon, under
the auspices of the Negro History
Week celebration, sponsored by
the Ellittorian Business Women's
Club, of which Miss Connolly is
is president.
The bingo party, given by the
Non Pareil Club, Friday night.
Jan. 10, at the residence of Mr..
and Mrs. Norman Doe, of Van
Court avenue, was very successful
and enjoyable. Prizes were
awarded to Mrs. Goldie Hughes,
j. Johnson, Jesse Stewart, Helen
Turner, Conchita Porter, Vivian
Grier, Barbara Doe, and Miss
Ward. Among those present at
the affair were Mesdames Emma
Stewart, Nellie Thompson, Ward
Gertrude Henderson, l.. f. John
son, Mr.. and Mrs. Seracy, Mr.. and
Mrs. C. Rodgers, Mr.. and Mrs.
Grier, Mr. and Mrs. Neil, Rev. and
Mrs. Porter, Miss Maggie Shelby,
Mr.. Robinson, and many others.
The East Side Bridgettes Club
met at the home of Mrs. Gardner,
January 30, also convened at the
residence of Mr.. Hardy, on St
Aubin, Wednesday Feb. 5. The
club is planning to give an elab-
crate party on Feb. Is.
Miss Pansy Robertson, 2344 Sa.
Aubin, was the hostess to a num-
Der of friends last Sunday, at an
elaborate dinner party. Guests
enjoying the affair included Mrs.
Ola Griffin, Mrs. l.. l.. Shells, Miss
Nellie Crump, Mrs. Rosa Davis.
and Mrs. A. E. Redeaux,
Rev. Horace White, the newly
called pastor of Plymouth Con-
gregational Church, has arrived in
Detroit and has plunged into his
work with a vim. He has already
outlined plans for the purchase
and installation of new church
organ, and the members are en-
Enthusiastically cooperating. Rev.
White, who formerly pastored in
one OF the large churches OF
Cleveland, is al splendidly-equip-
ped and energetic young man,
and deserves the hearty support
and encouragement of the commu-
nifty.
Among some of the graduates
of the local high schools In jan
uary were Misses Dorothy Petit
ford of s t anf o r d street