Hammond Times, Volume 6, Number 230, Hammond, Lake County, 19 March 1912 — Page 2

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Tuesday, March 19, 1912.

1 s , i v.: l' A SOCIAL. EXTERTAISMEXT. I Mr, and Mrs. Jacob A. Groat entertained a number of friends at a St. Patricks Day party Saturday evening. The home was attractively decorated with festoons of green and white crepe paper which was draped in the arches and windows and trimmed the chandeliers. Music names and dancing were features of the evening- until twelve o'clock when supper was served. Shamrocks were Riven as favors in the dining- room. Mr. and Mrs. Groat had as guests Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rosbroujfh, Mr. and Mrs. John Rosbrouprh, Mr. and Mrs. Will Herbst, Mr. and Mrs. Hunteh. Mr. ad Mrs. M. Newman, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ward, Mr. and Mrs. Jenkins, Mr. and Mrs. Merwln Robbins, Mrs. Georjre McQulre of Chlcagro, Mrs. Shulenbersr, Mrs. Homan, Mrs. Sotherton. Mrs. Stamat, Mrs. Flapfsr, the Misses Clara Groat. Dorothy Robbins, Martha Hunde, Ida Brandle, Lillian Groat. Marraret Rosbrouah and Evelyn McQulre of Chicago. Messrs. Robbins. John Groat. Harrv retiinKer. Conrad Smith. Will Croak, Will retzinjrer. Samuel Vel-on. Masterton. Charles Groat. Sherman Brandle, Virgil Groat. Edwin Bunde, Arthur and Robert George Rosbrough. - J WILL tiH E A PL A Y. The young people of the First Congregational church will given a play entitled "The Village rostoffice" in the social rooms of the church, Thursday evening. March 21st, It is a comedy and the young people of the church will Impersonate forty-two different characters. The entertainment will be one o the leading attractions of the week. A SIHPRISE PABTY. Aparty was given as a surprise to Mrs. Rosser at her home. 122 Sheffield avenue, yesterday afternoon. The party was given to celebrate Mrs. Rosser's fiftieth birthday anniversary and she receix-ed many pretty gifts in remembrance of the day. The gift from the guests was a handsome hand bag. A prettily appointed luncheon was served at four-thirty o'clock. The luncheon was served In two courses. Carnations and ferns decorated the tables and the colors were daintily carried out In pink and green. Among the guests were Mesdames Dremstedt, Karnes. Ritter, Cooper, Werley, Geib, Carlson and Holt. "J a at Day" It Mtans Original and Genuina MALTED MILK The Food-drink for AH Ages. More healthful than Tea or Coffee. Agrees with the weakest digestion. Delicious, invigorating and nutritious. Rich milk, malted grain, powder form. A quick lunch prepared in a minute Take no substitute. Ask for HO R LICK'S. Others are imitations. mr

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HI HI . SOCIAL SEWS FOR WEDESD.V, Mrs. Charlesi Arkln of West State street will entertain the mrmbrra of the Jewish I.adlea Aid Society nt their meetlnic Wedesday afternoon. Mrs. Frederick. A. Hull will have as her nuesta Wednesday afternoon at her home in Ann street the members of the G. I. A. Embroidery t'lub. The tnemhern of the I.adlea Aid Society of St. I'aul'n Lutheran ehureh vll be, entertained by .Mrs. Theo. Clans at her home In Clinton street Wednesday afternoon. The members of the Deborah Aid Society of the First Christian ehureh will meet for an all day aeaalon Wednesday in the church parlors In Calumet avenue. KNTEItT AINMKXT WAS A SICCKSS. The entertainment given last evening bv" he members of the Senior Class R of the First Congregational church was very enjoyable and a nice sum was cleared which will be used for the benefit of the church. The entertainment was griven in the social rooms of the church in Gostlin Btret. There vas a large attendance of Hammond people who reported the program as having been very enjoyable. "Resolved That Women Should Vote" was the subject for debate and the affirmatix'e side of which Miss Florence Henry was captain won the honors. Mr. McClellan, Miss Ferris and Miss Kline acted as judges in the debate. The remainder of the program was as follows: Class Song. Reading Esther Blair Tiano Solo Grace Jenkins Debate "Resolved That "Women Should Vote" ocal Selection Miss Kline Reading Mrs. J. Arthur Tweedle Pantomime "Miss Hammond Entertains Callers' Piano Solo Miss Florence Henry Song ." Class PROGRAM WAS ENJOYED. The children of room 7 of the Wallace school gave an entertainment and candy sale last evening In the school halt in Conkey avenue from which a nice sum was realized. The proceeds will be used to purchase a picture for the school room. They realized a good sum from the sale of home made candy. The evening's program was very en-, joyable. It was as follows: , , Piano Solo...... ...Mrs. Ray Wells Vocal Solo .Walter Webster Piano Solo. ........... .Erma Campbell Flano Selection... .Mrs. Ray Wc MRS. TIRMER A HOSTESS. Mrs. J. M. Turner is entertaining the officers of the Tenth District Federation of Women's Clubs today at her home, 303 Truman ax'enue. A luncheon will be served at one o'clock. The members will hold an important business session during the afternoon and sex-eral matters of interest will come up for discussion. WILL MEET THI RSDW. The members of the Baptist Women's Union will meet with Mrs. James Dickson at her home, 760 Walter street.

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meeting were read an approved. Thirty members responded to roll call at yesterday's meeting. Mrs. W. It. Spellnmn was chairman of the program committee for the day and had a very excellent program prepared for the entertainment of the many members. The opening number was a Victrola selection following which a papor on "The

Expansion of Russia" was read. The paper was prepared by Mrs. Robert Armstrong but in her absence It was read by Mrs. Floyd H. Adams. The paper showed very careful study and was one of great interest. Mrs. W. H. Gostlin, jr. was absent from the meeting and her paper on "Trans-Siberian Rail way" was read by Mrs. Julius Dunsing. It was a x-ery excellent article. Miss Beartice Eisner then entertained the guests with two readings. She gave "The Ministers Visit" as her first number and responded to an encore. During the social hour Mrs. Kaufman and the members of her committee served a dainty luncheon. The meeting was ono of the most enjoyable of the winter. Announcement of the meeting in txvo weeks will be made later. AX AKTKHSOOV PARTY. Tomorrow afternoon Mrs. Frederick A. Bull will be hostess to the members of the G. I. A. Embroidery Club at a himble party at her home in Ann street. It will be the bi-monthly social meeting. The following Wednesday the members of the G. I. A, to the B. of L. E. xvill meet for a business session in the K. of P. Hall. EXTEBTAIXS WITH CARDS. A pleasant afternoon will be spent by the members of the Golden Rod Club as the guests of Mrs. Jobbitt at her home in Ash street. Mrs. Jobbitt will entertain with pedro and the games will be played progressively at three tables. MEET WITH MRS. KROER. The members of the Helping Club and the Embroidery Club will meet with Mrs. Emma Kroer at. her home, 294 Towle street, Wednesday , afternoon at two-thirty o'clock. A THIMBLE PARTY'. The young women of the N. N. Em broidery Club will be entertained by the Mises Lilly and Meta Fedder at their home In East State street this evening. The ex-ening will be devoted to needle work and music. MEETING WAS POSTPONED. On account of the illness of the read er who was to entertain me raemoers of the literature committee of the Ham mond Woman's Club this afternoon the meeting was postponed to some future date. Announcement of the next meet ing will be made later. AX IMPORTANT MEETING. The Directors of the Hammond Set tlement House will meet Friday after noon, March 22nd at two-thirty o'clock in the Settlemen House in Rimbach avenue. The members are urged to at tend as business of importance will be transacted. MEET TO SEW. Mrs. Charles Albert Smith entertain cd the rfcembers of St. Agnes Guild St. Paul s Episcopal church at her home In Rimbach, avenue last evening. The members met to sew and accomplished a great deal of work. The members are preparing for a kimona sale to ba held in the guild room Saturday, March 30th. They will have memy klmonas and fancy dressing sacques for sale and they hope to clear a nice sum to be used for the benefit of the church. The public is invited into the sale. Refreshments were serx-ed at the close of the meeting. The members will hax-e a special meeting Thursday evening. MIIS. AHKIX A HOSTESS. The members of the Jewis'a Ladies' Aid Society will meet with Mrs. Charls Arkin at her home in State street, Wednesday afternoon of this week. The meeting was postponed from last Wed- - Elect At A Dinner

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Thursday, March 2Jst Basket Ball, Dave Ledercr's (Hammond) vs. Owls (Whiting) winner to play Hobart for Championship. Saturday, March 23rd Boxing Sunday. March 24th Skating Afternoon and Evening.

nesday on account of a card party giv en by the Jewish Ladies' Aid Society of Gary. ' MRS. CLAVS A HOSTESS. Mrs. Theo Claus will be at home to the members of the Ladies' Aid Society of St. Paul's Lutheran church Wednesday afternoon, March 20th at her home in Clinton street. The members will follow their usual social program. AX IMPORTANT MEETING. The members of' the Ladies' Guild of St. Paul's Episcopal church will meet 1 n the guild room in Rimbach avenue, I Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock. ! The members will meet to sew and there will be business of importance t" transact. HOLD WEEKLY MEETING. A meeting of the Ladies' Aid Society of the First Presbyterian church will take place Wednesday afternoon in the parlors of the church in South Hohman street. Refreshments will be served at the close of the business meeting. Mrs. II. V. Tarry of Crown Foint was the guest of friends in Hammond today. Mrs. S. F. Hayden of Lowell visited friends in Hammond during the past week end. Mrs. A. O. Merrill and son. Lloyd of Michigan avenue are visiting relatives and friends in Merrilville. Edward Vangllder, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne VanGilder of Detroit street was removed to St. Margaret's hospital several days ago and yesterday submitted to an operation. Today he wa3 reported as resting nicely and his many friends hope he will soon recover. He has been ill for several weeks. Fred Humpher has been ill with lagrippe at his home in Rimbach avenue for several days. It was reported today that he hadsuflfered a relapse and it is expected that it will be another week at least before he will be able to be out. Miss K. G. Reilley wishes to announce her spring opening, March 22 and 23, at her millinery parlors, 701 South Hohman street. 18-6t (Club Meetings There was a meeting of the Hammond Lodge Knights of Pythias last evening. Two candidates were initiated. The first degree will be conferred upon candidates at the meeting next Monday evening, March 25th. There was a large attendance of the membership at the meeting. A meeting of the members of Progressive Court No. 166 Tribe of Ben Hur will take place this ex-ening in the K. of I'. Hall in South Hohman street. The members will remain after the business meeting to enjoy a short social session. The regular bi-monthly meeting of the members of the True Kindred will take place this ex-ening in I. O. O. F. Hall in State street. The usual business program wil be followed.

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The lnter-class athletic contest in the public schools which will be held the latter part of May will be featured this year xvlth a kite flying contest and folk dances by the kindergarten cla:es. The kite flying contest will be held In the forenoon, the conditions being that each contestant make his own kite i under instructions from the teacher in the manual training department, and prizes will be awarded in accordance with the success of the kite flyers in producing a kite originally and artistically decorated, and one which at the same time shows wormanshlp which makes it a "high flyer" and a "steady puller." Annual kite flying contests are quito a feature in California cities, and the innoxatlon in Hammond under the direction of the manual training and athletic departments will undoubtedly prove popular. Amateur baseball teams are also being organized amifhg the boys in the x'arious grades and various schools, and and a schedule will be arranged, according to which the games will be played on Saturdays and in x-acation time. i The fo!k dances, -Which will be given in the open air on the grammar grades' athletic day, are part of the curriculum in the kindergarten work, and the drills, which are demanded In their execution, will undoubtedly be an interesting part of the day's program. - The contests will be held at Harrison park, and will not only bring hun dreds of school children together, but bring out their parents as well. Children BaptizedAt the home of Mr. Paul Buser, 631 Ann street, on bunday afternoon at x:ju o ciock occurred the baptism of two children. Rex-. W. F. Switzer offi ciating. The children were Vera May Buser, the infant daughter of Paul and Anna Buser, and Herbert Charles Wal ter, the infant son of Joseph and Au gusta waiter of West Hammond. The sponsors were Mr. Charles Volkman and Mr. Charlfs Harbrecht of Francis-x-ille, Ind. A number of gueet were present, among them sexeral families of relatives from Francisville. Club Party Thursday. The entertainment committee of the University club of Hammond has announced that there will be a bridge whist party at the club next Thursday night. This is the first of a series of entertainments :hat are to be put on by the new entertainment committee. It is expected that refreshments will be served and a large, attendance is expected. Ralph Tennant is the new chairman of the committee have the matter in charge. ana xvill Banquet Date Set. The high school alumni banquet will be held this year on June 7, and Superintendent C. M. McDaniel is already in correspondence with a number of prominent speakers, one of whohi is to NOTICEThis is a. call for a mass convention of the Socialist party of Lake county to be iley street, Tuesday evening, March 19th, 7:30 p. m. for the purpose of nominating candidates for county offices to be voted for at the November elections, 1912. PAUL S. WRIGHT, Secretary. JAMES I. DAY, County Chairman,

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