Hammond Times, Volume 2, Number 50, Hammond, Lake County, 11 January 1913 — Page 2

January 11, 1913. DAVE BARKER BENEDICT

THE TIUES.

A PRETTV PARTY. A very pretty party vaa given by Mrs. M. J .Cameron and Mrs. William Henry in honor of the members Of the Xorthside Ladies' Club yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Cameron, 1S1 Sheffield avenue. It was the monthly social meeting of the club and twenty-five members attended. Several of the members brought needle work. A guessing content was an enjoyable feature of the atternoon. Frizes In the contest werewon by Mrs. Charles Lawrence, 5 Mrs. Richard Jenkins and Mrs. Cameron. The guests were invited into the dining room for jef reshments at four o'clock. A prettily appointed luncheon of two courses was served. The table decoration was a winter scene represented with glazed cotton which gave the effect of a great mound of snow and masses of Christmas greens. Announcement was made of the February meeting which will take place at the home of Mrs. R. K.

Schoff, 346 Cedar street. The date of the next meeting is Friday, February

7th. A BRIDGE PARTY.

The members of the University Club met at a bridge party last evening in the University Club rpoms in South

Hohman street. The entertainment committee was composed of members

of the "Women's Auxiliary. The host

esses served a luncheon after the even

ing's card games. Bridge whist wa

played progressively. High scores were made by Mrs. Robert Gillis and Mr. B. T. Harwood and they were awarded

very pretty prizes. Friday evening,

January 24th an informal dance will be

given by the club. Ballou of Chicago will play. The members of the Wom

en's Auxiliary to the University Club

will meet Tuesday and spend teh after noon playing bridge whist. A MOST IXTEHESTIMG MEETING.

The Parents Club of the Riverside

school held a most interesting meeting yesterday afternoon in the school hall

In Calumet -avenue, ' There were fifty

mothers present who thoroughly enjoy

ed the program of musical and literary

numbers. The Rev. Hoffman of the

Presbyterian church gave an excellent

talk impressing the thought that after all the most important thing for mothers and teachers to consider is the highest aim in education, "The Build

ing of Character." He illustrated how

a mother's position is similar to that of a switchman, who has charge of the

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different tracks unless children are

properly directed will be switched off

on the wrong track. The principle open switches th;it lead to evil being:

First Love of money. Second Low Ideals. Third Loafing. Fourth Drinking Habit. He also encouraged the reading of

good books and magazines as a switch

in the right direction and urged that

he mothers be like the faithful switch

man at the "Switch of Duty." The program was as follows: Intsrumental Solo Lillian Hears Song Eight School Girls Recitation Grace Merrill Vocal Solo . Miss Kilne

Recitation ......Vera Tuley

Vocal Solo Mrs. Cross

The committee for the February

meeting is Mrs. Clark Wagner, Mrs. Veich, Mrs. McCay, Mrs. Smith and

Mrs. Proh.

W. C. T. V. MEETING. Mrs. George W. Yeazel opened her

home at 205 Detroit street yesterday afternoon for the meeting of the W. C.

T. U. A number of members attended. During the business hour plans were

made to have a membership- contest.

The contest will continue for three

weeks after which the losing side will give a banquet in honor of the winners.

Mrs. George V. Yeazel and Mrs. Ida

Fryer were chosen captains. After the program a dainty luncheon was served

and a pleasant time was spent socially.

The program yesterday was very en

joyable and included the following

numbers:

Devotions Mrs. H. E. Granger

Piano Solo Mrs. Ray Wells

Paper "The Life of Francis Willard"

Mrs. W. O. Leaverton

Piano Selection Mrs. Lela Murden Reading Mrs. Helen McCarten

A MISSIONARY MEETING.

The January meeting of the Woman's

Missionary Society of the First Presbyterian church was held yesterday afternoon at the homo of Mrs. F. S. Hickok, 15 Carrol. The hostesses at

the meeting were Mrs. Hickok and

Mrs.fi J. Floyd Irish. The day's study

subject was "Alaska" and the program

was arranged by Mrs. O. T. Klooz. A

number of membres . were, present to

enjoy the meeting. After the program

a dainty luncheon was served in two

courses. The following was the pro

gram! ' . . 7 . ' ...

Devotions Mrs. L. A. Minard

Sacred Selections. .Miss Harriet Ferris

"Description of Alaska";.....'...:.:

.Mrs. O. T. Klooz

Vocal Solo Miss Marguerite Minard

Instrumental Solo. ..Miss Blanche Irish

MRS. . KASSOS A HOSTESS.

Mrs. Charles Kasson entertained at

a on o'clock luncheon and bridge party

in honor of the members of the Mar

quette Club yesterday at her home in

Webb street. A five course luncheon

was served. The luncheon tables were

beautifully appointed in white and

green. Bouquets of narcissus and white carnations decorated the tables.

Bridge whist was played progressively

at five tables during the afternoon,

High scores were made by Mrs. W. F. Mashino and Mrs. Peter Crumpacker

and they were awarded pretty prises.

The members planned to meet again

Friday afternoon, January 24th. Mrs. W. L. Simonton of Chicago wil entertain at one o'clock luncheon at the Jacobson. Cafe, 4563 South Michigan avenue. Mrs. Simonton is one of the out of town members of the club. MRS. SEVERS' PARTY. The members of the Maywood Culture Club were very charmingly entertained by Mrs. Clyde Severs at her home in May street Thursday after-

Everybody in Indiana Harbor knows Dave Barker. But what everybody

does not know is, that Dave slipped to

Chicago last Thursday and was mar

ried there. In order that an affair of this kind be a thorough success, it is

highly essential that two be involved,

so Miss Gertrude Ellen of Canton, Ohio kindly consented to assiBt Dave In

bringing his plans to a happj conclu

sion. '

The bride, who is a daughter of Mr.

J D. Ellen a prominent furrier of Can

ton, Ohio, had been, up to a few days

preceding the wedding, the guest of

her aunt Mrs. I. E. Barker Of 55th and

Michigan boulevard, Chicago.

Wan Sinter's Guest.

The few days p-ior to the elopement

however she had been visiting Mr.

Barker's sister Sadelle in Indiana Harbor and It Is presumed that the young people made their arrangements during that time.

The marriage was a complete sur

prise not only to the friends of the

elopers but their relatives as well and when Mrs. Barker, Dave's mother, re

ceived a telephone message from him

Thursday afternoon announcing the

fact she could scarcely believe her

ears. The happy bridegroom also re

quested that Miss Sadelle come in to Chicago and Join him and his bride at dinner at the Blackstone.

No suspicions of the real object of their visit to Chicago was dreamed of by Mr. Barker's family when the couple announced their intention of going to the city Thursday morning.

Double Ceremony. On arriving there they went straight to the city hall secured a marriage license and were at once married by a judge and later a ceremony in accordance with the Jewish religion was performed by Rabbi Hirsh. The pair then went to the Blackstone from where they sent messages to their relatives in Indiana Harbor and Canton, O. Blessings were received by wire from the bride's parents In Canton and the couple left for that place last night, for a few days visit before going farther

east. On their return they will take apart

ments at me south Bay hotel until a suitable flat has been secured, when they will go to housekeeping. Mr. Barker is proprietor ,of the Calumet Racket Store and a promising young business man. He is well known and very popular In Indiana Harbor. His many friends wish him and his young bride all the happiness possible.

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meeting of he club the members were

surprised to learn they were guests At

a surprise party. During the luncheon

hour Mrs. M. P. Ludwig, the president of the club read a lette- of welcome telling the purpose of the meeting.

Each guest received two ' pretty and

appropriate favors. A dainty two course luncheon was aerved after the guests had spent a few" hours pleasantly with their needle work. Mrs. Severs' party

was one of the most enjoyable of the series. In two weeks Mrs. Pyatt" and Mrs. Lynch will be hostesses at a thimble party and entertain the mem

bers of the club at their home in Ada street.

A THIMBLE PARTY. A pleasant meeting of the L. G. R.

Club took place yesterday afternoon at

the home of Mrs. Clyde Petrie In East

Sibley street. The guests spent the early part of the afternoon with their

needle work. A dainty two course

luncheon was served at four o'clock.

In two weeks on Wednesday afternoon.

January 22nd the members will be en

tertained by Miss Shea.' The meeting

wil be held at the home of ' Mrs. T, Shea, 378 Indiana avenue.

ENTERTAINS INFORMALLY.

Mrs. J. T. Honquest, 203 East Sibley

street very pleasantly entertained &

few friends yesterday afternoon.

Music was a feature of the afternoon

and after the program the hostess serv

ed a 'darnty luncheon. Therefresh

ments were served in three courses,

The folowlng ladies were guests: Mrs.

Fred Eckenboy, Mrs. Mary Jergens,

Mrs. J. Honquest, sr., Mrs. W. S. Wilson, Miss Helen Green and Master "mt-

non W llson. A SOCIAL GATHERING.

Miss Elizabeth Pascaly had tho

yotfng women of the W. I. T. Y. Club as her guests at a thimble party last evening at her home In East Sibley street. The young women devoted the

early part of the evening to their

needle work and music after which

two course luncheon was served. The next meeting will occur in two weeks on Friday evFhing, January 24th at the home ; of Miss Margaret Reinholtz in

Murray street.

REVIVAL SERVICES.

The Christian Friends Mission will

commence a series of meetings at their

hall in 76 Plummer avenue near the Carleton Hotel. All Christian workers

are invited to attend and take an ac tive part.' Evangelists Hawk and Mc

Neese will preach and sing during the

services which will commence Sunday-

evening at 7:45 sharp. Remember the

place and number, 76 Plummer avenue

and you will be made welcome. Rev,

Edw. J. Griffoth in charge.

MEET JiEXT WEEK.

A meeting of the "500" Club will

take place Friday afternoon, January

17th at the home of Mrs. A. F. Knotts

In Muenlch Court. The members will

play at two tables. There was no meet

ing yesterday afternoon.

the year" 1913:

Most Excellent Chief Mrs. Flota

Swalm. .

Excellent Senior Mrs. Pauline Wal

ler.

Excellent Junior, Mrs. Alice Haight. Manager Mrs. Cecelia Abbott. Mistres f Records and Correspond

ence Mrs. Millie Davis.

Mistress of Finance Mrs. Lulu

Hagt-man.

Protector of Temple Mrs. Lacey

Keller.

Guard of Outer Temple Mrs. Edna

Ashbaucher.

Past Chief of Temple Mrs. , Emma

Love.

jne regular semi-monthly meeting

of the G. I. A. to the B. of L. E. took

place yesterday afternoon in the K. of

P. Hall in South Hohman street. There was a large attendance of the menr-

bership. A pleasant social time was

enjoyed after the business .meetting,

Refreshments were served during the

social hour. The important feature of

the buslnes meeting was the Installation of officers. The past president.

Mrs. A. D. Crtsman acted as installing

ofTlcer. She was assisted by Mrs. Caroline Schubert, the installing marshal!.

Announcement was made of a union

meeting to be held in South Chicago in two - weeks at which It Is desired that

there Is a large attendance of the

Hammond members. On account of the

tfnloa meeting there, will; be no meet

ing of the auxiliary -until the second Friday in February. .- The-folowlng Is

the list of the new officers: President Mrs. G. E. Cole.

.Vice President Mrs. C. W. DeLong

Seeisstary Mrs. J. Goulding. Treasurer Mrs. Frank Letz. Chaplain Mrs. J. W. Townesnd.

Insurance Secretary Mrs. B. F.

Hardesty. ' Guide Mrs. Frank Baker. Sentinel Mrs. Mark Rogers.

Monday evening the members of the Court of Honor will meet In Wels Hall In State street for their regular semimonthly meeting. A business and social program will be followed. The annual installation of officers of Triumph Council No. 11 D. of L. has been postponed from Monday, January 13th until January 27th. There will be a meeting Monday evening in I. O. O. F. Hall in State street and the usual business and social program will be followed.

Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Brinkman of

Kalamazoo. Mich., are spending the

week with Mr. and Mrs. Thomas , A

Shea at their home In Webb street.

Thomas A. Shea of Webb street will

leave for St. Louis this evening on

business for the Simplex Co. -

Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Hirsch of Carrolll street left today for Hot Springs where they expect to remain for a month. Miss Talcott of Des Moines, la.. Is the guest of her sister. Miss Elizabeth Talcott at her home in Rim'bach avenue.

Lodge Assemblies

The members of Hammond Temple No. 73 Pythian Sisters had a delightful time at their regular semi-monthly meeting last evening in the K. of V. Hall in South Hohman street., The officers for the new year were installed. Miss Ethel Wolf acted as the installing officer. Mrs. Emma Love, the Past Chief and Mrs. A. G. Deaver who served as Mistress of Records and correspondence for three years were presented ' with beautiful pins in appreciation of their work in the Temple. Mrs. Alice Haney made the presentation in behalf of the members of Hammond Temple. Following the Installa

tion exercises there was a social hour

at which tfm a luncheon was servd

The following officers were installed

and will serve durltig the remainder ef

PREPARE "BIG FOR SAENGER6UND BALL

The annual masquerade of the Hammond Saengerbund-Fldelia wilt take place this year on the 1st of February; in Assembly hall, and big preparations are being made for a brilliant event. The singers' masquerade balls in the past have been very popular and rich prizes were awarded and efforts will be made this year outclass all former events. The prize list which is to be announced later will be a large one, and effort will be made to have some new

and novel masks. First plans for the event were made some time, preparations having been begun early enough to insure 'a big success.

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Hammond Theater. Last nigrht. at the Hammond theater the Jack, Bessey company presented the four-act comedy drinn. "Ixv and rolittcs," -to" a rery appreciative audi

ence. Tonight their attraction will be the four-act pastoral comedy-drama, "The Church and His People," vhen Mr. Bessey will Kive away three $5 gold pieces. For Sunday matinee they will offer the three-act comedy-drama, "The Peacemaker," which was taken from Dan Sully's famous play, "The Parish Priest." Tomorrow they will close a very successful week's engagement with a presentation of the great western comedy-drnma, "The Man from Wyoming." Lane and Adell. the feature vaudeville act, will be seen in different specialties at each performance. Tomorrow night Jack Bessey will bid his patrons and friends farewell for this season.

Distinguished Visitors. Hammond had three quite distinguished Central American and Mexican visitors who came out to the F. S. Betz plant to transact business with the company. The visitors were M. D. Diaz, son of the former president of Mexico, who is now exiled in Paris, France: Gustavo de Obaldla, consul to the United States from Panama, and F. 8. Drabb. son of the German ambassador to Mexico. They were quite taken with the enormous Beta industry.

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