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pouOCOoOOOOOOOOOOOoeOoooOQOeoo OOC JOOOOCOOCO OOOCOOOOOOOOO COOO6 Oobboo qQi In this lattr-r day clatter of innumer able clubs will some woman of a phil anthropic turn of mind originate just one more and let It be called a "Hu mane society for the protection of women in the social circles of the larger cities from the cruelties of boredom inflicted upon them by cer tain rules of traditional etiquette?" It Is said that every custom of social life bepan in found common sense, why un der the sun, then, shouldn't it end there? If the custom of calling 1 period ically upon one another originated when the cities were small and th» social life was simple, when it was the easiest way to perpetuate an agree able acquaintance, why haven't all women the courage, nay rather the common sense, to abandon, or at least modify that custom when the cities have grown so large as to make it, not The fashionable event In Paterson (N. J.) eoclety was the wedding on Wednesday last of Miss Helen Perry Sterrett, daughter of Mr. Charles A. Sterrett, to Clinton Burnct Her eey, of St. Paul, Minn., which was celebrated In the Church of the Redeemer, says the New- York Herald of last Sunday. The bride's attendants were Miss Witherbee, of New York; Miss Mary Elkins Paxton, of Washing ton. D. C; Miss Helen Ingalls, of Montclair; a convenient and graceful way of . maintaining formal relations, but a de cidedly Inconvenient and clumsy way? If it were not for the serious annoy ance that it causes, it would be a mat ter for hysterical laughter to see how Mrs. Smith frets and fumes under the necessity of remaining in the house on a beautiful day because it is her day at home, while at the other end of town Borne woman is fretting and fuming because she really feels it incumbent on her to call on Mrs. Smith, who wishes quite as cordially that she would stay away! And all this selr torlure is for what? Because a certain law of etiquette, not friendship, de jr.ands it. When women are thinking out their own salvation in other walks of life, it is a riddle why they should still allow themselves in many of the , larger cities to be tyrannized over by a custom suited only to the convenience of earlier days. It seems like a mark edly pertinent Bubject here for the rea son that the Northwestern cities have not shown the independence in this particular that Eastern cities have. There the "teas" are the functions adopted to simplify the calling system In that they are but announcements that the hostess will be at home to her callers on a particular day and that when they come or send their cards the calling acquaintance is established lor a year. This custom, with a little modification, obtains in Cincinnati; there a lady announces to her friends by card that she will be at home Tuesdays, or Mondays, or whatever day she may choose, during one month. Each of her friends may select from the four days that one most convenient to herself and when she has greeted her hostess at such a tea she is not supposed to call again, nor is the hoe tess expected to receive her formal callers any other days during the year. She is thus relieved from the irksome restraint of being tied in the house one day in each week. Here the tea not only does not simplify the social prob lem, but adds confusion to complexity, for, instead of taking the place of a tali, they seem to put the guest under obligations to call again within a short time, notwithstanding the fact that at the tea she left her card — and in some cases almost a pack. It is safe to say that these is not a lady of prominence in St. Paul who does not feel the bur den of the present system of calling-, yet no one dares to start the mutiny against the hoary tyrant. The parlors of the Aberdeen were made attractive last evening for the grerman given by the children of Miss Barry's dancing class. The floor was covered with a well waxed canvas and at one side stood a table leden with dainty, quaint and fantastic favors wherewith to make the cotillion adjust ments. About half past 8 the little guests were gathered in the ball room and not a few grown up children found excuse to be there too, when the music began and Miss Barry started the rhythmic figures of the dance. There were perhaps fifty children, but when they were all gliding over the floor, the gauzy, fluffy gowns of the wee maids made the room seem full of spirits. For such little ones they dis played a remarkable sense of rhythm and a movement of delightful ease. Mrs. F. M. Douglass, of the Aberdeen, gave a reception from 3 to 5 o'clock and from 5 to 7 yesterday for Miss Lcughborough. The parlors were deco rated with American Beauty roses and Ivy: the dining room with red carna tions and candles. Mrs. Charles Bige low presided at the table from 3 to 5, and Mrs. Furness and Mrs. Archie MacLaren from 5 to 7. Otherwise as- sisting the hostess were: Misa Jenks, of Buffalo; Mrs. Thomas Cochran, Mrs. Burnsides Foster. Mrs. Jackson, Mrs. Clark, who presided at the tea table; Mrs. H. T. Drake, Mrs. W. H. Llght ner, Mrs. John Townsend, Misses Rob bins, Miss Gotzian, Miss Newport, Miss Cochran. Miss Jenks assisted in serv ing tea. LOOKING BACKWARD. The presidents of the federated clubs of Minneapolis and St. Paul had a meeting Fri day morning at the West hotel to plan for the general reception which is to be tendered the Minnesota Teachers' association in its convention the last week in December. The reception will bo given Wednesday evening, Dec. 29, in Centrai Park Presbyterian church, St. Paul. Arrangements were completed and the general reception committee will include the presidents of the federated clubs, presi dents of the Minneapolis and St. Paul school boards, members of the federation commit tees and regents of the St. Paul chapters of Daughters of the American Revolution. The guests will be presented to Miss Evans, pres- Miss Anna Kilby Henry, of Virginia, and Miss Katherine Yon W. Kerr, of Paterson. Mr. Horsey's best man was 11. R. Clarkson, of this city. The ushers were Messrs. George A. MacPherson and Sherman Finch, of St. Paul; Robert, brother of the bride; 11. Tilden Swan, Robert A. Brown, Davies Taintor, Wil liam E. Hill and William F. Forepaugh, of this city. Mr. and Mrs. Hersey will pass their honeymoon in Europe and on their re turn will live in St. Paul. Ident of the federation, by Dr. D. L. Kiehle, president of the Teachers' association. A short programme will bo rendered, in which Miss Evans will speak the welcome, and Miss San ford will respond for the teachers. President Northrop, Dr. Helen Bissell and J. G. Pyle will make short addresses. The Ladies' Sewing Circle of the People's Church gave a supper and handkerchief sale Tuesday evening in the parlors of the church for the benefit of the music fund. In addi tion to the display of dainty handkerchiefs and fluffy articles of fancy work there was a handsome array of pictures on sale. The affair received a flattering patronage, over a hundred taking supper and many investing in the things of beauty arranged upon the tables. Those in charge of the bazar were: Fancy work, Mesdames Virginia Brandt and Natrass; candy table, Mrs. Partridge; refresh ments, Mesdames Swenson, Keith, Brown, Warner, Watrus, Sheehan, Cornish and Hodg son. The City Union of Epworth Leagues held a general conference Tuesday eveuing in the parlors of the Central Park M. E. church. An invitation from the Christian Endeavor union, inviting the Epworth union to join them in the New Year's reception was re ceived. The attandance at the meeting be spoke the lively interest in the city union, the officers of which are: President, C. A. Palmer; first vice president, O. E. Wood; second vice president, A. C. Lackey; third vice president. Miss Mary Dallas; fourth vice president, Miss Florence Hare; secretary, Carl F. Miller: treasurer. James A. Camp bell; junior superintendent, Miss M. Kim ball. The members of the Woodland Park Baptist church gave a reception Tuesday evening in the church parlors to their pastor. Rev. W. W. Everts, and Mrs. Everts. The parlors were made attractive with holly, smilax, Christmas green aud carnations. Ail the pastors of the city were Lnvitpd. as well as a number frcm Minneapolis. The chairman of the social committee was Mrs. S. B. Rob inson. She was assisted by Mrs. Fred John stone, Mrs. George Hurd, Mrs. Howard Dar row and Miss K.atherine Robinson. Mr. and Mrs. Tompkins received the guests with Mr. and Mrs. Everts. Ice .cream and cake were served during the evening. The Crusoe Cinch club met Friday evening. Dee. 17, with the Misses Hallowell, of St. An thony avenue. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. J. 11. Nightingale, Mr. and Mrs. M. Nichols, Mr. md Mrs. S. D. Dysinger. Mr. and Mrs. George G. Cooper, Misses Jones, Martha Jones, Hallowell, Stella Hallowell, Lucy Hallowell. Messrs. H. C. Boyeson, J. D. Hallehan, M. C. Miller, Loring. Roe, Sund borg. The prizes were won by Mrs. S. D. Dysinger and George G. Cooper. The club will meet Friday, Dec. 31, with Mr. and Mrs. S. D. Dysinger, of 459 St. Anthony avenue. The Cinch Club of Maple Leaf. Camp No. 331, R. N. A., was entertained by Mrs. Mont gomery, of Ninth street, Wednesday even ing. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. J. Smith, (Mr. and Mrs. Montgomery, Mrs. J. Shane, !Mrs. George C. Bowen, Mrs. Findlay, Miss L. Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. Klinefelter, Eva Peterson, H. Jensen, Adah L. Pylle, Dell Fussey, Carl Arth, Aggie Arth, Mac Jensen, Mrs. Rutherford, Mrs. Jennings. The club will meet next with Mrs. Klinefelter. The Twickingham Cinch club met at the home of Mrs. W. C. Montgomery Wednesday evening. The hostess was assisted by Miss Rylie and Miss Peterson. The first prizes were won by Mrs. Montgomery and J. L. Kleinfelter. Consolation prizes by Miss Aggie Arth and C. Arth. The next meeting of the club will be at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Kleinfelter, of 523 East Seventh street. A qiquet party was given Thursday evening by Miss Finch, of Summit avenue. The Ladies' Aid Society No. 2, Sons of Vet erans, gave a masquerade ball Wednesday evening in Central hall. The rooms we're prettily arranged and made a pretty setting for the quaint and striking costumes of the guests. The dancing commenced at 8:30. Those who received were: Mrs. Ella Walker, Miss Clyde Snyder and Mrs. Margaret Mali). On the floor committee were: Miss Stella Swank, Miss Nina Hurd and Mrs. Josie Had lock. Miss Theresa Leier, soloist at the St. Ber nard's church, won tho prize for the most popular young lady at the St. Bernards ba zar, the prize being an elegant guitar. Miss Leier is of a bright disposition and a general favorite. A number of her friends gathered for a social In her honor, at the home of Miss A. Mertens. Singing and music were the main features of the evening. The music was rendered by the Magnolia Musical club. Miss Fenlon was pleasantly surprised at her home, 527 L'Orient street, Friday even ing by a number of her friends. Those pres ent wnrp: Misses Hines, Adele and Eder man, J. Ryan, Miss Burns, M. Hough, E. Pen strom, E. Switzer, M. Doyle, Dr. Hines, Mr. Swltzer, M. Penshorn, Dr. Chute, W. Heder man, G. Fenlon, J. Fenlon, F. Taylor, J. Switzer. M. Rose and J. Champain. The first ladies' tourney of the season in THE SAINT PAUJC GLOBE: SUNDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1897. the St. Paul Cavendish Whist club was fin ished last week. Mrs. M. L. Countryman ■wad the first score ■winner, and Mra. Larkin the second. Tuesday evening a new tourney began with a company of. nine tables. Til? last contest was one of Individual scores; this one Is to be a "pair score," every pair play- Ing against eyery other pair? The Clover Leaf club waa very pleasantly entertained last Wednesday afternoon by Mrs. O. C. Seixas at her home 285 Grotto street. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. J. N. Mounts, Miss Newcombe and Mrs. G. C. Collins. The club will not play again until after the holi days, then Mrs. G. C. Collins will receive them at her home, 318 King street, West St. Paul. A euchre party was given Tuesday by Miss Lillian Messer at her home on Mackubin street for Miss Hopkins, of Leavenworth. The rooms were decorated with holly and mlstle~ toe. The prizes were won by Mrs. F. H. Or ton. Miss Mabel Gates and Miss Nellie Co burn. Miss Messer was assisted by Mrs. J. R. Hutson and Mrs. Charles Schuneman. The Misses Dufrene, of Ashland avenue, en tertained at a ten-table progressive euchre party Monday afternoon. The rooms were prettily arranged for the occasion, the decor ations being in pink and white. Miss Jen nings took the first prize, Miss Grace Kava naugh, second; Miss Gravel, third, and Miss Hartigan, the consolation. Miss Alness, of 463 Ashland avenue, gave a dancing party Friday evening for her sister, Miss Dora Alness. The decorations was en ' tirely of holly Christmas green and handsome ! palms. Miss Alness was assisted by Mrs. O. O. Searle, Miss H. Holman, Misa Richardson, Misses Boeckmann, Miss E. Hallberg and Miss May Alness. Mra. E. A. Chadsay, of 74- Iglehart street, gave a dinner Thursday afternoon in honor of her daughter Cecil's second birthday. Mrs. Harry Baker assisted. Among those present were Mrs. F. C. Townes and her sister, Mrs. J. O. Fadden, of Grand Forks; Miss Belle Tower, Miss May Carney am j Miss Gertie Bremer. W. B. Hastings, of Twelfth street, was agreeably surprised by a large number of his friends Friday evening. Progressive cinch was indulged in till a late hour, when re freshments were served. The prizes were won by Mrs. Snow, Mrs. Longaker, Miss Ol son, Mr. Roetz, Mr. Snow and Mr. Gudino. The Monday Evening Study club met last week at the Aberdeen. Miss Cononer gave a resume of the work; W. B. Begg discussed the present ruler of Germany and his policy; Miss Guthrie dealt with the subject of "Ber lin and the Court;" and the class considered "Chancellor Yon Caprlvi." The December meeting of the Central Study club occurred Morday evening in the lecture ■ room of the People's church. Particuar I phases of the general theme of G r eek life were developed. Musical numbers were also given by Mrs. I)e Wolf and Miss Wilson. Mrs. W. F. Lord enrntained at a pink and white euchre Wednesday afternoon at her home on Portland avenue. She was assisted by Mrs. Fleckensteln, Mrs. 11. M. Tuelle, Mrs. Frank Van Duyne, Misses Ida May Lord and Donalda Donald. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Dufrene, of Ashland ! avenue, entertained the Feuille D'Erable I Euchre club Friday evening. Prizes were won by Mrs. E. W. Bazille and Mrs. A. Charbonneau, F. BenoU and L. Parent. . Mrs. L. L. C. Brooks, of Western avenue, gave a series of cln<th parties Thursday and Friday evenings. There were seven tables j each evening company. The decorations were ' palms and American Beauty roses. The St. Paul P-ilette club gave its fifth art j symposium Wednesday evening in the Nation jal German-American bank building. Prof. j Brewer gave a lecture on "Genius in Art." I Mrs. T. H. Orton gave a reading. Mrs. W. D. George, cf Dayton avenue, en -1 tertained at progressive euchre Thursday and Friday afternoons. Mrs. C. A. Davis and Miss Sproat assisted the hostess in both func tions. Miss Robblns, of Summit avenue, enter tained Thursday at an informal tea for her guest, Mrs. Walter Martin, of Columbus, O. Mrs. M. D. Grover gave a dinner of ten covers Tuesday evening for Mrs. Cox, of Cleveland, and Miss Pond, of Minneapolis. Mr. and Mrs. D. S. Sperry, of Holly avenue, entertained informally at duplicate whist Thursday evening for Miss Sargent. Miss J. L. Shepherd addressed the St. An thony Park Mothers' - Hub Monday afternoon on the subject of "Cooking." Mrs. Harry Carroll, of Holly avenue, en tertained at euchre Friday evening in honor of Mrs. Carroll's birthday. Mrs. S. E. Mahan, of Virginia avenue, gave a luncheon for a company of guests from Minneapolis Thursday. The Mis=ses Roach, of Grove street, enter tained Friday evening for Milo Price, of Wac conda, ll'.. The Young Ladies' Euchre club met Thurs day v.ith 'Miss Grace Sauborn, of Virginia avenue. Mrs. Henry Rochet, of Oakdale avenue, en tertained the Cinch-V-Care club Monday even ing. Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Hayes entertained Mrs. Hayes' Sunday-school class last evening. Mrs. John F. Fulton entertained informally Tuesday afternoon at duplicate whist. Miss Tarbox gave a luncheon of twelve covers Thursday for Mis? Gotzian. Mrs. F. H. Rice, of the Virginia, entertained informally Monday evening. The Women's Aid Society of the Dayton Avenue Presbyterian Church will hold their annual Christmas sale of aprons, handkerchiefs and other u-:eful articles at the church parlors on Mon day, Dec. 20, in the afternoon and even ing. A chicken pie supper will be served at and after 6 o'clock. Supper tickets, 25 cents. LOOKING FORWARD. The plans for the charity ball are matur ing with promising rapidity, and to say that the interest therein is lively is putting it in a very mild form, indeed. Every one imbued either with the spirit of charity or gayety, or both, is adding her, ot his, mite to the fund of enthusiasm, and to this aggregate of good spirits some people from the fort will add their mite. The list of those on the recep tion committee is not quite complete, but among them are: Mrs. J. P. Wade. Mrs. Case, Mrs. li. M. Newport, Mrs. D. R. Noyes, Mrs. Charles E. Flandrau. and the officers of the board, viz.: Mrs. Iloxsie, Mrs. Merriam and Mrs. Vittum. The Babies' home benefit will occur Jan. 5 at the Meropolittan opera house. "The Larks," "My Lord in Livery" and "A Pro posal Under Difficulties" will be presented under the direction of Mr. Brodoek. Those who wi.l take part are the Misses Sturgis, j Uprn, Olarl:, Ames, Robinson, Swain, Gil [ fillan, FarriiiKton, Newell, Mead, Hoyt, Cary, Auerbach, Bass. De Coster, Bancroft, John ! son, Hughson, Furness; Mesdames Bradford, ! Orton, Begg, Ball; Messrs. Driscoll, Davis, j Barclay, Cloke, Timberlake, Brodoek, Towle. The annual ball of the Hebrew Ladies' Charity Loan society will be given this even ing at Central hall. Sixth and Seventh streets. The proceeds of this ball will go toward . buying a hearse for the use of poor people. The society's officers are: Mrs. Eva Savan sky, president; Mrs. Weinstein, vice presi dent; Mrs. Grinblot, treasurer; Mrs. Levy, Mrs. Ginsbery. Mrs. Sevin, trustees. The most notable event in railroad circles the coming year will no doubt be the grand union ball to be given by Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen, lodges Nos. 61 and 320 COSTLY DAXCE IX MISSOURI. MRS. BERTHA HAX FORMAX. MRS. HARRISON HAX SMITH. (Twin Sisters Who Gave the Swellest Ball in Missouri's History.) As a precursor of what is to be expected this season from the society folk of St. Jo seph. Mo., a ball was given in that city re cently upon which were expTended thousands of dollars. The affair was given by Mrs. Bertha Hax Forman and Mrs. Harrison Smith, twin sisters of the millionaire banker and manufacturer, Louis Hax, of St. Joseph. The Country clubhouse near the picturesque lake in St. Joseph was leased and entirely refurnished for the occasion. The walls were hung in magnificent em bossed satin and in Oriental drapings, with piier glasses set in at intervals. The entire furnishings were in accord. Thousands of dollars' worth of floral decorations and palms shed fragrance, while mirrors in every conceivable space reflected the brilliant scene. The outer decorations were quite as picturesque. Walks were formed with plants and pines trimmed In ropes of srailax and lit by electric lights, while each seat represent ed gome flower. Falma reaching to the ceil- The Royal is the highest grade baking powder knows. Actual tests show it goes sac* third further than any other brood. POWDER Absolutely Pure ROYAL BAKING POWDER CO., NEW YORK. and the Ladles' society. No. 67, at the Hotel Ryan Monday evening, Jan. 24. Arrange ments have been made to accommodate 300 couples. Delegations from Minneapolis and other cities are expected. The second regular afternoon musical of the Schubert club will occur Wednesday, at 3:30, in Cambirdge hall, Ryan annex. The second division will have charge of the pro gramme, the instrumental phase of which will be arranged by Miss Annie Wilson, and the vocal by Miss Grace Morehouse. They will be assisted by Mrs. Vina Avery Smith and Mr. D. F. ColvlKe. "The Larks," "My Lord In Livery" and "A Proposal Under Difficulties," which will be given in January for the benefit of the Babies' home, will be presented the 22d inst., at Lyceum theater, Minneapolis, for the bene fit of St. Barnabas' hospital, in that city, with the same, cast of characters as will pre sent the plays in St. Paul. "A Trip to Old Chris" is the subject of the Christmas cantata to be given tomorrow evening by sixty children in the First Bap tist church. The junior chorus choir and the Kinder Symphony >rchestra will furnish most of the programme, which has been ar ranged under Misa Xellie Hope's direction. The Monday circle will have a special meet ing tomorrow at the home of Miss Saunders, 323 Summit avenue. Prof. Jewett, «of the state university, will give sterepoticon views llustratlng the work of the class up to the present time. The Thursday and Friday cir cles are taking a recess until Jan. 6 and 7. The ladies of the Busy Workers' Society of the S. D. A. Church will hold a bazar for the sale of useful and fancy articles at the residence of Mrs. A. F. Stewart. 620 Jessa mine street, on Wednesday evening, the pro ceeds of the sale to be devoted to the mission ary fund. The Daughters of the American Revolution are requested not to forget that, even in the pleasant hurry of Christmas shopping, the circulars sent to them in regard to the as semb'y to be given at the Ryan Jan 11 must have a response by tomorrow night. The St. Paul chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, will be entertained by the chapter regent, Mrs. George Squires, the last Tuesday in January, when the election of delegates to the February convention at Washington takes place. St Paul Camp No. 1. Sons of Veterans, U. S A will givp a military ball Thursday evening Dec. 30. at Oxford hall, the St. Anthony Hill orchestra furnishing the music for the occasioii. Mrs L J. Lee and Mrs. C. E. Birch will have charge of the Sunday school entertain ment to be given in the Dayton Avenue Presbyterian church Christmas eve. A ball will be given Jan. 21, at the Windsor hotel by Company B, national guard. First infantry. Gov. Clough and his staff will be among "the guests. Mrs HascaJ G. Fisehbein, of Hague ave nue will give a -card party tomorrow even- Ing 'for her daughter's eighteenth birthday. Mr and Mrs. Mohan, of 1820 West Fillmore avenue, will entertain the Fillmore Avenue Cinch club Monday evening. Mrs. Thomas 'Blythe Scott, of Summit ave nue, will entertain at breakfast from 12 to 2:30 o'clock Jan. 1. A progressive euchre party will be given at the Assumption school hall Tuesday even ing, Dec. 28: Mrs. George B. Young will entertain Tues day afternoon, Dec. 25, at her home on Sum mit avenue. -;i> Mrs. Samuel 'Stlekney wi'.l give a reception Tuesday atternoon for Mrs. Frederick Ban ning. ■ . Mrs. S. Alfred Davis. 436 Laurel avenue, will give her second and last at home Tues day. The K. K. K. Jrs. will give their second social hop of the season at Litt's hall, Jan. 6. Miss Marguerite Morton will entertain her friends at a dance Thursday evening. Dec. 30. Miss Lyon. of St. Catherine's school, will entertain at tea tomorrow afternoon. Miss Elsie Constans will give a dancing party Thursday evening. Dec. 30. Misa Hallberg will give a dancing party Wednesday evening, Dec. 29. St. Paul Ceramic Art Club are holding their annual exhibit and sale of deco rated china at W. J. Dyer & _Bro.'s. , CAPERS OF CUPID A quiet wedding took place Thursday even ing at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. John A. Humbird of Dayton avenue. The contract ing parties were Miss Jane Humbird and Stiles W. Burr. Rev. D. W. Rhodes per formed the ceremony in the presence of the immediate relatives of the families. The rooms were prettily decorated with holly, roses and Christmas green. The relatives from out of the city were: Dr. and Mrs. Johnson of Hudson; Mr. and Mrs. David Humbird. of Hudson; Miss Grace Humbird, of Pittsburg, and Thomas Humbird and fam ily. The wedding of Miss Helen Perry Sterrett, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles N. Sterrett, of Paterson, N. J., and Clinton Bur nett Hersey. of this city, took place at the Church of" the Redeemer, of Pateraon, the evening of Dec. 5. Mr. and Mrs. Hersey left for a trip abroad. Upon their return they j will make their home in St. Pau?. Miss Emma Clara Hausdorf, daughter of Col. C. F. Hausdorf, and Charles Ambrose Coates, of St. Cloud, wore quietly married at the home of the bride Wednesday, at 12 o'clock. Mr. and Mrs. Coates left on the afternoon train for St. Cloud, where they were tendered a reception by Mr. and Mrs. Coates, parents of the groom. Miss Minnie L. Claus and George E. Engel were married Tuesday evening at the home of the bride, 264 East Robie street. Mr. and Mrs. Engel will receive their friends at 264 Robie street after Jan. 1. PERSONAL. Col. and Mrs. Charles G. Edwards, of Day ton avenue, and Miss Edwards, of New York, ing met and formed a canopy for the guests from the carriageway to the entrance of the club. The guests partook of an elegant re past after midnight, many of the most delicate viands being sent by special order from a famous chef in New York. There were pres ent 500 people. The tables each seated four guests and were literally covered with floral decorations, each one representing a certain flower. Canopies of mirrors swung over every table, . between which were electric lights. The floor of the dining room was covered with- a $20,000 Imported rug. The scene was oae of the most dazzling ever wit nessed in Missouri. Mrs. Bertha Hax For man was a society belle before her marriage anj was equally as well known in St. L#ouiß. where she visited'- as in St. Joseph. The re semblance between the twin sisters, Mrs. Forman and Mrs. .Smith, was so striking as to cause many humorous and embarrassing situations, both to the young ladies and those who committed the error. left last evening for California, where they will spend the winter. Capt Ed 8. Bean left for Cuthbert, Oa., last -evening, where he will Join Mrs. Bean, who Is spending the winter in the South for thebenefit of her health, which has improved somewat In the past few weeks. Alexander Miron and Alexander Mlron Jr., of 245 West Ninth street, left Thursday even ing for a visit in Burlington and Ottawa, Can. The Misses Mary Ella Stees, Emily Stlck ney, Grace Robbins and Elsie Nichols are home from Vassar for the holidays. Miss Alice Iten, of Villa Maria, Frontenac. Wia., will spend her vacation with Mrs. Jeft Briggmann, 186 Smith avenue. Mr. and Mrs. Spencer J. Upson, of Selby avenue, are entertaining Prof, and Mrs. D. D. Van Allen, of New York. Dr. and Mrs. Thomas M. LJbby have re moved from St. Paul Park and are now at 695 Selby avenue. Miss Frances White, of 466 Portland ave nue, has returned from New Haven, Conn., for the holidays. Mrs. John S. Lunt, of Selby avenue, will spend the remainder of the winter in St. Au gustine, Fla. Miss Allie Ryan has returned to St. Paul. Miss Ryan has been in Crookston for the past six months. Mr. and Mrs. E. V. Smalley, of Holly av enue, have returned from Washington, D. C. Clinton and John Abbott, of Dayton avenue, will spend their holiday vacation in St. Paul. County Treasurer Frank E. Elmund and his bride have returned from New York. Mr. and Mrs. William Topliff left last even ing for their future home in Boston. An Informal hop will be given Jan. 19 by the Bon Ami Social club. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Wilkinson are at the Ryan for the winter. Mrs. F. I. Whitney, of Dayton avenue, has gone to Detroit. Miss Murphy, of Farrington avenue, is in Chicago. DAITOS'S BUFF. Mrs. P. J. Giesen, of Mound street, gave a very pleasant surprise for Mr. Giesen last Wednesday evening, it being the C4th anni versary of hla birth. The house was beauti fully decorated with palms and evergreens, and an elaborate supper was served. An interesting musical programme was rendered, among the numbers being vocal .solos, and duels by Mrs. Emil Trager, P. J. Giesen, and Mr. Blasious; a duot by the Misses Emily and Bertha Yeager, and one by Messrs. Mar tin Giesen aid Peter Larson. The Mozart male chorus gave several vocal numbers and Prof. William Manner rendered a number of piano solos. Over 100 friends of Mr. and Mrs. Giersen were present, among them being: Mr. and Mrs. Yeager and the Misses Yeager, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Heckler, Mr. and Mrs. Boschet, Gen. Oscar Matmors, Mr. and Mrs. George Rank, Mrs. Ida Penner, Mr. and Mrs, H. F. Koeing. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hauser, Miss Mamie Prendergast, Mr. and Mrs. Del ligan. Dr. Stanvm, Mr. and Mrs. Hermann Scheffer, Mr. Albert Scheffer and Mrs. Treag er and Mr. and Mrs. Co-nradi. The Ladies' Aid Society of the Bates Ave nue M. E. Churoh gave a doll carnival Fri day afternoon and evening at 673 East Third street. The ladies in charge of the refresh ments were: Mesdames Van Duyne, Rotert, Robertson, Brink, Olmstead and Robinson. At the candy booth were the Misses Ella Van Duyne and Etta Nienaber, and at the doll booth were Misses Carrie and Maria Krleger. A surprise party was given for H. Brand last Saturday evening by a number of friends, who came to celebrate his birthday. The evening was spent in progressive cin<'h, prizes being won by Mi3S Stella Davis, Mrs. Greg ory, Mr. Painter and Mr. Rogers. The JuniOT Endeavor Society of the At lantic Church, under the direction of Miss Allison, gave a social in the church parlors Saturday afternoon. Mrs. H. Brand, of the Marlowe, entertained the Two Hour Euchre club Wednesday even- Ing. The prizes were taken by Mrs. Brand, Mrs. Rogers, Mr. Matthews and Mr. Rogers. Mrs. W. Rogers, of Margaret street, enter tained the Fleur de Lis club Friday after noon. Th« Ladies' Guild of St. Peter's Church met with Mrs. A. Noble, of Bates avenue, Tuesday afternoon. The next meeting will be held with Mrs. J. M. Smith, Jan. 4. Miss Bessie Johnson, of Beech street, will entertain the Two-Hour Euchre club Wednes day evening, Dec. 29. Mrs. F. Brant spent part of the week with friends in Macalester. The St. Agnes guild will hold a sale od fancy articles at the home of Mrs. H. Eddy, on East Fourth street, next Tuesday after noon and evening. Miss Emma Tepel expects to leave nexl week for Wyoming, to spend the holidays. Mr. and Mrs. Sheby, of Hoffman avenue will leave Wednesday for Detroit. Mich., then future home. The Atlantic Sunday school will give thelt Christmas entertainment Saturday evening at 7:30. Miss Maud Freeman entertained the Day ton's Bluff Card club Saturday evening. Mrs, Hussy, of St. Anthony Park, spenl part of the week with bluff friends. Mrs. 11. Ilaynes, of Conway street, enter tained her parents, from Delano, last week. Mrs. Eggert, of Arcade street, has gone to West Bend, Wis. Mrs. J. A. Roberts, of Hastings avenue. Is entertaining her sister, Miss Nellie Foren, ol Ottawa. Miss Donnelly and son. Freeman, left Fri day for their home In Bay City, Mich. Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Kelly returned Wednes day evening from St. Peter. EAST ST. PALL. The Christmas entertainment of the pupils of the Sibley school will be held Thursday afternoon in the separate rooms. The can tata. "The Gypsy Festival," will be given by the eighth grade. The kindergarten room will have a tree, which will afterward be given to the day nursery. The children of the East Preebyterian Sun day school will give a Christmas entertain ment Sunday evening, Dec. 26, to take place of the usual Sunday evening service. Ou Tuesd4y evening the ladles of the church will give a supper. Mrs. John Swenson gave a 5 o'clock tea Thursday for Mrs. Winchester, of Madi9ou, Wis. Twenty ladies were present. The rooini were decorated with roses and Christmas greens. Mrs. King and Miss Wentworth as sisted. Mrs. George Brookins, of Fauquier street,en tertained the W. F. M. S. of the East Presby terian Church Tuesday afternoon. A pro gramme was given by Mesdames Parlln, Helmes. Brookins and Spates. The Homp Missionary Society of the Phll adelphian Baptist Church met with Mrs. H. F. Yates. of Reaney street. Thursday. Mrs. Xorthrup and Mrs. Edward Doran had charge of the programme. Elaborate oxercises are being prepared for a Christmas entertainment to be given in Floral Display cc. L\ 10 Zb. CONSERVATORY and STORE m ~ mmm "^ At 64 East Sixth street Trill be filled with Azaleas, AIR tf* ai a El I B 4 ai Lilies, Primroses, Cinerarias, Cj'clameas, Palms, Ferns, Uli UQPOlliily InVIXGOa and a magnificent Collection of Rare Tropical Plants. ES'fioily, Mistletoe apd Wfeathipg BZ We have 28 Large Conservatories filled with ETC., FOR VJUI» I fIUIIVI Ul U&l 3 » Special Prices to Churches on Holly, Weathing and FEcwers. Special Sale of Palms, Jardinieres and Pedestals At Lowest Prices, Dec. 20 to 25. L. L. MAY & CO. *v> ST. PAUL. GENTLEMEN.... ! LOOKING F"OR Christmas | Presents | Cannot do better and please a lady better than to select something in FURS ! A nice Fur Collarette at $5.00 to $25.00 i A Fur Scarf at 5.00 to 20.00 I A Fur Muff at .... 3. 00 to 30. 00 i An Astrakhan Garment at 35. 00 to 50. 00 I An Otter Garment at 1 00. 00 to 1 50. 00 ! A Seal Garment at 150.00 to 250.00 | And could you do better for small money than to get a handsome Sloth Jacket or Cape ? | Prices $5.00, $7.50, $10 and $20. We will aid you in selection, and exchang-e after ] Xmas if not right. Our goods make sensible, serviceable j presents, and that's what the ladies like. ; Don't wait till the last day or two, as our stock is I very light and you can't find what you want if you delay. < Hansom & Horton. John Ericsson school Thursday afternoon. There will be trees, and Santa Claus will also be present. Miss Genevleve Stephens, of Columbus, Wis., has returned home, after having been the guest of Mrs. Charles Clark, of Edgerton street. A Christmas festival will be given In the First Swedish Baptist church Christmas even ing. S. Lundholm has charge of tho affair. Mrs. W. O. Woods, of Bradley street, enter tained the Ladies' Aid Society of the Burr Street Baptist Church Thursday afternoon. The engagement of Miss Dell Irene Allle and Vincent de Paul McCue is announced, the marriage to take place May 20, 1898. Rev. C. A. Sandvall, of Minneapolis, gave a lecture in the First Swedish Baptist church Friday evening; subject, "Astronomy." The Cheerful Workers of the East Presby terian Church will meet Jan. 8 with Miss Mabel Brookins, of Fauquier street. The Ladies' Aid Society of the East Pres byterian Church held its annual meeting Friday at the home of Mrs. Hart. The Philadelphlan Baptist church Sun day school will hold its Christmas entertain ment Monday evening, Dec. 'it. Mrs. Cy Henton and daughter, of Luverne, Minn., will be guests this week of Mrs. P. W. Dowd, of Reaney street. Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Holt, of Sparta, Wis.. are guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Wil liams, of Sims street. Miss Juliet Downs celebrated her seventh birthday Friday afternoon by entertaining a few little friends. Mrs. O. Josephson, of Mollne, 111., Is tho guest of her daughter, Mrs. Ilaltkrantz, of East Ninth street. Mrs. O Sohlberg, of Sims street, entertain ed part of the week Mrs. Otto Swanson, of Sioux City, N. D. Oliver Holmes, of Valley Creek, will spend A ISEFI'L PRESENT. "What induced De Broke to buy a rolling-pin for his wife's Christmas pre- "I suppose he wants her to roll out the dough." 17 the winter with bis sister, Mrs. Z. G. Holmes, of Burr street. Mr. and Mrs. C. Carlson were given a sur prise Thursday evening by about tweuty-nva of their friends. Mrs. A. Knud3on. of Deer Park, Wis., '«■ the guest of her daughter, Mrs. O. Helgegon, of Sims street. Mrs. C. 11. Mflvln, of East Seventh utrfer. has gone to Dodge Center, Minn., to spend the holidays. The Arlington HIII9 Mothers' club will not meet next Wednesday, being postponed In definitely. Miss Gertrude Granger, of Danville. Win., is tho guest of Mrs. James Reed, of Wells street. Mr. and Mrs. Omar Dodd. nf East Pnvfrith, street, entertained at eluch Thursday • ing. Mrs. H. F. Yatps. of Iteancy =tr<>rt. *ppnt the fore Dart of the week at s< Paul I'ark. Mrs. Axel Olson, of Beech stivpt. la en tertaining Mrs. Ericsson, of Qrinteburi Mrs. E. L. Miller, of Hummnnd, YVIf., 19 visiting her sister. Mrs. J. I! Miss Emma Johnson, of East Spvpnth street, Is visiting friends in Dodjie Center. Mrs. Dedln, of Ltnditrom, Wis. Is a guest of Mrs. Carlson, of Reane; st: Capt. C. 11. Culver, of Case street, hao returned from Tiffany. N D. Mrs. J. H. Rlacnataeb, of Burr street, has returned from Albert Lea. Mrs. Robert Bott entertained at a dinner Wednesday evening. .9. St. Paul Ceramic Art Club are holding their annual exhibit and salf of deco rated china at W. J. Dyer & Bro.'a.