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Jfcbnui. But v plattamoiltb Sournal VOL. NO. TV x Vlll. PLATTSMOUTH, HEBRASXA, THUSSBAY, DECEMBER 23, 1922. NO. 49 CHRISTMAS TIME ONE OF PLEASURE AT MASONIC HOME Aged Residents There are Treated to a Genuine Old Time Christ inas Many Gifts The coming of the Yuletide at the clolph Meisinger and family, Ralph Nebraska Masonic Home in this city Meisinger and family, Henry Thier is always the occasion of the great- olf and family, Mrs. G. P. Meisinger, est of pleasure and joy to the resi- Miss Anna Thierolf of Omaha and dents of the home and this year the Fred Franke. occasion was more than usuallv. - pleasant from every standpoint. Throughout the rooms, the Christ mas spirit was shown in the decora-, tions of red and green, the Christ mas bells being displayed in the i parlors and halls as well as each of the Christmas time in the bright colors or tne season. The dining room was the chief point of interest at the home and ws vprr hen ii t i f ii 1 1 v nrrainroH fnr to .,-. iio., .i of the streamers of red and green 1 Methodist church were very largely and at the east end of the dining attended both at the Saturday eve room a lariro artificial firp nbro niD program which was in charge been erected that added a pleasing touch to the scene. In the center of tbe rocm a Christmas tree was placed and here was piied the vast array of packages which were later dis posed of by Santa Claus. ! On Sunday evening the good Santa made his appearance at the dining room and proceded to give out to the residents of the home the array of good things and gifts that had been sent by friends over the state to the home. ' The Caldwell orchestra was present and plaved the inarch as the members of the big family filed into the dining room and after the sup- per hour the pleasant' occasion was nnpnpH nr, A rpcitation armronriate to the occasion was given by 2Iaster Eilly Evers and a song by little Marie Swenniker and this was fol lowed by the entrance of Santa Claus end the gifts distributed. On Sunday the usual big Christ mas dinner was enjoyed and the menu was complete from start to finish with the good things-prepared been draped in black and here was for the old folks and there was noth- given the different scenes from the ing ouittei from the occ.asiontb.at old testament leading up to the Na conld rossib!v add to the enjoyment tivity and which were given in a of the members of the party. HAS SERIOUS AC CIDENT NEAR FORT CROOK 1 Max Dnda, Jr., Has Ford Coupe Over- fuTm Ti-1 Par is Almost Total j Wreck Injuries Slight Saturday evening about 8 o'clock while Max Duda. Jr. was returning home in his Ford coupe from Omaha, be met with a very narrow escape from death when the car overturned and was almost totally demolished, j The accident occurred on the bot- torn road north of Fort Crook and as Mr. Duda was coming south at a verv inch rate of speed, he turned out to trive wav to ? car that was coming from the south as well as a car standing in the road ana mis forced him over to the right hand side cf the road, where there was a great deal of soft dirt as well as a ditch and when the coupe struct tne soft dirt the car slid and ai me rate of speed it was impossible to check the car before it turned over. All of the glass in the car was broken, the two right wheels were compietely torn off and the axel of the car bent and torn. Max received several hju cuts rnd bruises in the wrecK ana was hurried by passing autoists to Omaha, where he was placed in a hospital for treatment and was com pelled to remain there until Sunday, when he was able to return nome While the loss will be quite ueavy to the young man in the damage to his car. he is very lortunaie in uu . receiving more serious if not fatal injuries in the wreck. FUNERAL OF MRS. NEWELL From Tuesday's Pall. The bocv of the late Mrs. W. H. Neweil will arrive in this city Thurs dav evening from Miami, Florida, wherp she passed away several days sirn and will be taken to the family home at Fifth and Oak streets where the services will De neia ou rnua Tue beautiful ana impressive mus- , uriae, tne i-rincess nermine, ana cue afternoon. Owing to the advanced i(.al numDers that comprised the ser-j wife of former Crown Prince Fred age of Mr. Newell and the change vice were given by the choir of the ' erick Wilhelm. in the climate, the husband and rnurrh in a most artistic manner and i Despite unprecedented efforts of daughter will not attend the services here. The body will be accompanied by the son, James W. Newell of St. Louis. VISIT IN KANSAS John Richardson, the ferryman, together with his children. Flody Richardson. wife and children, Claude Richardson and wife and r- r tizw f rnraf!c Junction. denarted Saturday evening for Hor .UiD. V. V. A uiv-o ton, Kansas, where they Joined the other members of the family that re- side there and enjoyed a real old fashioned Christmas general good time. dinner and a Blank books! , Yes yon eaa of all kinds. The Journal FINE FAMILY GATHERING One of the pleasant family gath erings of the holiday season "was held , Monday at the hospitable country home of Air. and Mrs. Adam Meising er near Cedar Creek and at which time the children gathered to enjoy . one ot the never to be forgotten din ners which is characteristic of this home. The day was spent in visiting music and a general goo dtime as well as the feast that was fit for a king. Those attending were: Ru- it Tiir lll.MO A! inC METHODIST CHURCH Cantata by Sunday School Saturday Evening and Impressive Pa geant Sunday Evening. The Christmas observances at the of the Sunday school and at the Sun- day evening service which was in the nature of a pageant given under the direction of the musical department of the church. In the Saturday evening program there were many pleasing numbers introduced and the cantata under the direction of Miss Mable Lee Copen haver proved very pleasing and was a, reminder of the season of peace and joy. A special offering for the ceeciy cnuciren over tne worm was taken at this service, -At the Sunday morning service there was a very impressive observ- ance of the day of rejoicing with spe- cial musical numbers by the choir and a solo by Mrs. Ed Roman. The pastor, Rev. F. E. Pfoutz. spoke on "The Messianic Hope Ful filled in Jesus." One of the very impressive ob servances of the day was the pageant at the evening worship hour. The al cove at the east of the church had very artistic manner ana one filled with the greatest instructive value; of the various incidents treated. Spe cial lighting devices had been ar ranged by Mr. Werner, the photog rapher, and which brought out the many incidents very clearly. All those taking part proved well chosen and gave realistic living poses of the stories of the old testament. The sub jects given were: "Ishmael and Hag- ar." "Offering of Isaac," "Rachael at the Well." "Jeptha's Daughter," "F.uth." Presentation of Samuel," 1..tt.-.,x. T , r 1- t.-: . i.s;i'iifr lifiuie nie iuii, .iuuuu- ciation" and "The Nativity." Appro priate musical accompaniment was given the pageant by the organ music and the stories of the various events were read by Mrs. William Baird. EETTJRN FROM THE SOUTH from Tuesday's Dallj This morning Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Dietz returned home from a very pleasant trip through the southland on their vacation and which was filled with interest as they viewed many points of interest in the his- toric and beauty spots of the south. They spent some time at Columbia, south Carolm, with Mrs. C. . Wll- ;ooc mottles of champagne will be sof daughter of Mr. Dietz. and also f onsunied during the clay, riSjted with relatives at St. Louis, Ireland tfound little surcease from aTui Chicago. On their way back they j jnternecine warfare in the south, but stopped at Washington, D. C. and a pea(.e move, started by former I. Ji. enjoyed the time viewing the many i A 0fl;ccrs, was under way, and there interesting sights of the national capital. Air. and -Mrs. Dietz visited the principal government buildings free Ftate. and enjoyed viewing the notables of, In Jerusalem, persecution of Chris Ihe nation who reside in the capital J tjans was reported. with thousands city, l ney spent tnnsimas day at Keokuk, Iowa, their old home and now return feeling that they have j,a(l a real vacation filled with the greatest of interest HOLD SPECIAL SERVICES The coming of the Christmas day, the greatest event of the year over the Christian world, was observed very fittingly in this city Sunday ( . n ihn ct T.iitra o T. niQnnsl I -v. , ,:w.r- CQUrrfl Willi lilt; tuuiai tcicuiauuu of the Ho!v Eucharist at 11:30 and! rftr(irne- hp dawnine: of Christmas ay the soloIsts of the 6ervice were Jack xjccarty, Mrs- James Begley and Mrs. John Schutz. j The service was conducted by the Rev. W. S. Leete, rector of the church, and the beautiful service at tended by a very large congregation of the members of the parish and their friends. The organ accompaniment for the various numbers was played by Mrs, Joseph M. Roberts in her usual charming manner. X new wrinkle in halters with chain tug piece. Made from govern- mCnt stock. Postpaid. $1. Try one, 1 vou'll buy more. A. J Tool, Mur- jdock, Nebraska. pianlc Books at the Journal Office STEAL A MARCH ON FRIENDS; MAR RIED IN OMAHA an Miss Mary Rosencrans and George F. Dovey Slip Away to the Metropolis Saturday. Two of the prominent and popular young people of the Miss Mary Rosencrans and very city. Mr. George F. Dovey, sprang a surprise on their relatives and friends in this city Saturday afternoon when they quietly slipped away to Omaha and were united there in the bonds of holy wedlock. The event had been kept very nuiot hv the t n vnnnir 'neniile and tl-.ov uere Kiiessfnl in keemRtr away from even the members of thei family the date of the forthcoming j wedding and in company of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Deegan quietly went to Omaha, where the marriage was per formed. The announcement of the marriage was made later when the young muiueuiiuuie - .' us out i..e uw u v," ? i honevmoon. with their destination wrapped in secrecy. The bridal couple have both spen practically their lifetime here are among the most prominen popular of the members of the younger social set and their friends are limited only by the circle of their acquaintanceship. The bride is the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Y. E. Rosencrans and has since leaving the state university engaged in teaching in the schools at Hia watha, Kansas. The groom is the youngest son of George E. Dovey and is now living in Chicago, where lie is connected with one of the large financial institutions there and where his marked aointy is nnuing recog- . - ..... - . .. I njjon t t-c...-,- tilu i-rvct i wishes of the friends will be extend ed for a life filled with all the hap piness they so well deserve. GRISTMAS A DAY OF GENERAL PEACE Throughout the World With Indica tions of a Return to Prosper ity Very Bright. I The Saint of Christmas brought to nations of the world the greatest de-- grec of normalcy known since the World war. Throughout the United States gen- eral indications of returning prosper ity were in evidence. England, according to cables from London, is enjoying a substantial economic revival, with an increasing unemployment problem the only drawback. Conditions among the poor were stated to be better than at any time since 1914. Germany celebrated the day after its fashion, altho the letting down of hopes raised high last week by hints of American intervention caused rise of prices ahd further instability of currency. France is devoting itself to strenu ous efforts at economy and cutting down extravagance. Paris, however, celebrated Christmas with an unprec edented popping of corks, restaurant and hole proprietors estimating 50 wa- considerable talk of eventual re- Conciliation between Ulster and the I of Greek and Armenian Christians being driven from'their homes in the holy land. Moscow, where the Russian Christ mas is not due until January 7, found the American relief administration passing out sweetened buns to a mil lion Russian kiddies. President Harding spent the day quietly, very happy in Mrs. Hard . . . . i , . , l n cr a yn T iit-ti in iifnTM i PYirmpr Prpmipr Llovd Oeorere was ' at Aleeeiras. but in wireless com i ,,.:.. uu r-or, nitoio uiuunauuu um uvuu The ex-kaiser ordered Christmas revel at Doorn. where the day was j marked by reconciliation between his j federal prohibition agents in their war on "hip toters" along Broadway, I there was plenty of evidence of illicit Christmas cheer. LATTER DAY SAINTS GIVE CHRISTMAS PROGRAM A very impressive and pretty Christmas program was given in the Carnegie library auditorium last Sunday evening. The title of the play Ledger." In spite of the many other enticing features of the season being put on the same night by the vari- churches of the city there was a good attendance. The children did remarkably well and their pretty costume blended most beautifully with all the stage settings. HAVE FAMILY REUNION The home of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Walling was the sc;-ne of a very pleasant family gathering on Christ- t inas clay wnen tiie ir.em tiers 01 tne ?' ugh family gathered to spend day at this -hot-plat ble home. Maurice Mclluch and wife of St. Louis. J. E. McHugh. wife ami c.hild- ren uf Murdock. Ed MoHugh of Falls City, rhoiuas Walling. Jr., and v.-iie joining with air. anu ;:rs. waning, Robert, Leonard, Mi.;s Mary Mar garet and Master FX! mini d in the observance of the gind day of year. the YOUNG PEOPLE ARE MTEl IM IMEilJ flPVi'' 'st years by tao fact that the ilLli III It i.LL'J jA families of the KnieiUs and their MISS .tlTOR onilXl ajd iiiT. X rred F. Baker Married Yesterday at Presbyterian 2anse. From Tuesday's Dally. . One of the weddings of the holi day season occurred yesterday morn ing at 9 o'clock at th? Presbyterian ! manse when Rev. H. G. McClusky joi ned iu tne bon(3 G holy wedlock Miss Erma Smith an Mr. Frol F Baker, both of this rity The rirg service n-as used in the . ri ' uniting of the lives or the two young ! V, ' , ,i ' Pfoiile and was very impressive ' ' J l 11 Jj throughout. -.i-u u The bridal partv vss attended by Miss Doris Smith, sistvr of the bride, as bridesmaid and Mr. Levi Wilson as best m tn The bride "was attired in a gown of navy blue canton ci?pe while the bridesmaid wore a ery charming costume of navy blue crepe de chine. Attending the ceremony in addi tion to the bridal .n.l T nic C.vtl. r r, ,1 f the bride n. .1.- . i. , Ml IIUII " II M Hli'l.-ll " II H lllll !' i - -, people motored to tno iiome or tne bride's parents where they enjoyed a three course wedding luncheon at noon served by the ::other of the bride, Mrs. S. Y. Smith. Just the im mediate relatives' were present at the luncheon. The rooms ".- ere very pret tily arranged in the Christmas col ors combined with :h? Christmas h!!s and sirenmersoHihe silver tin sel. A large number of the young peo- j pie visited the home Christmas nighi land assisted in a reception to the young people and the evening de-j lightfullv in games and music until i jn iate hour when they departed wish- i j ins: Mr. and Mrs. Baker many years 'of happiness and joy. j Thp bri(le js the t.(iPBt daughter of 31r aud Mrs. s Y c;.njtji and was a ,ne-,;ber Df the graduating class of jl921 of th Plattsraouth high school :-,ni P vounrr ladv of charm of ner- sonality and held in the highest es teem by a large circle of warm friends. The groom is the eldest son of Mr. a?:d Mrs. William Baker of near Murray and well and favorably known in that locality. FUNERAL OF MRS. XINEEMAN ! Thf funeral services of the late Mrs. John Lindeman were held Sun day morning at 10:30 from the St. John's Roman Catholic church and were very largely attended by the many old friends and neighbors of this estimable lady to pay their last tribute to her memory. The requiem high mass was cele brated by Monsigneur Frank Mc Manus of Council Bluffs, a nephew of the deceased lady, and at Oi con clusion of the services at the church 'the body was borne ti the Catholi? cemetery where it was laid to rest. Those from out of the city to attend I the funeral were: Mrs. John Cos- telle. Council Bluffs; Mrs. Ellen; Murphy. Mr. and Mr-. T. F. Sfith. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Myler and daughter, Yirginia", M. E. Murphy, Florence Murphy and ' Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Nelson of Omaha. Card of Thanks It is with heartfelt appreciation that we desire in this manner to thank our many good and kind friends for their sympathy and as sistance to us in the hour cf our grief and sorrow and for the dona tion of cars for the funeral. Also we neign-iors the A. O. IT. W. and the B. R. C. of A. for the beautiful fiow- ers. John Lindeman: Fred Linde- , . . . TT. , , - man a,nfI family. Mrs. Will Daugher ty and family. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH DAY The Presbyterian church held a VerV DleasiUiT Observance Of the Christmas season Sunday both after - noon and evening. At , the morning service Sunday there was a special musical program given consisting of a violin rrelude by Mrs. A. D. Cald - well as well as a vocal number by Mrs. Edna Marshall Eaton and two special numbers by the male quar- tet. In the evening there was a special program given by the children of the ,cial SQn pantomine JnA rcadings. White gifts for the king was presented by each of the child- ren of the Sunday school. Every child present was given a treat at this pro gram. Lost anything found anything l Try a Journal ad. "They satisfy." KNIGHTS TEMPLAR HOLD CHRISTMAS DAY OBSERVANCE Members of Mt. Zlbn Ccirimandery No. 5 With their Families and Friends Observe the Day. From Tuesday's Dally. Yesterday morning at 11 o'clock Ml. ion Conimandery, No. 5, KnJfcrhts Tc-mpljr. held their annual Christmas observance at The asylum in the Masonic temple and (his year the services were dinert-nt from in friends were present to enjoy the un usually pleasaiit program arranged. The observance was presided over by Eminent Commander Emmons J. Kichry and participated in by the of ficers of llie fonimandery. The Rev. H. G. McClusky, pastor of the First I'resbyterian church, offered the prayer while the Masonic quartet g.ive a number and Mrs. E. H. Wes ctott an appropriate selection to the occasion. The scripture lesson was given by the excellent prelate. As is the custom the Knights gave the Christmas sentiments of the or (!rr, thrt to the Most Eminent Grand P. Newby being offered by J. Richey, eminent com- '..i-uuer. aim i.ir- r ,.oiis u iup.i iJ- ',5E1P- generalissimo I 1 he 'oast the Right Eminent if rand Commander Arthur C. Stem h3S rooni d to h?Dr- V T; st" over, capiain general oi me -vu. .iou c ommandery. James M. Robertson grand senior warden of the Nebraska Templars, few remarks and the main IBUUrfSb 111 llie I'.dV ' il ll.ailf U Dis- i ,rlrt Jii;l James T. Begley. who !rr - oke on the Order of the TemDle nd its work as a Christian organiza tion in the past and the present. The benediction was pronounced by Rev. Frank E. Pfoutz of the Meth odist church. ANTI-PiGKETING LAW NOW EFFECT IVE IN NEBRASKA Governor Issues Hanfesto Declaring Measure Approved Eank Act Is Also in Force. Lincolr.. Dec. 26. Nebraska's an-ti-icktting law became effective to day whr-n Governor McKelvie issued a proclamation declaring that the measure had been approved by a ma jority Of over 45,000 votes at the No vember election. The law makes it unlawful for any Person or persons singly or by con fpiring together to attempt to inter fere with any other person in the ex ercise of his right to work or pursue anv lawiui employment ne may de-i Fire, mentioning threats and intimi dation of various kinds. j Picketing a place of business or 'occupation is prohibited and any ac-: tions to try to influence others not to el- al with any certain firm or person ; ;;re placed under the legal ban. The penalty for violation of the law is a fine of from $10 to $100 or imprisonment not to exceed 60 days or both. 1 The governor declared effective at the same time the amendment to the state constitution granting the state banking department right to refuse bank charters when in its judgment business conditions do not warrant the establishment of another bank in the place for which the charter is asked, cr when they deem the appli cants not persons qualified to engage in the banking business. Two laws were declared defeateel by ihe referendum. One was the amendment to the primary law and the other was the . farm registration measure. WILL GFTE DEMONSTRATION The Dennison company, the larg est concern of its kind in the coun try, will have in this city the com ing week one of the most expert dem onstrators to show the possibilities in the way of decorative and art work with the Dennison line of art and decorative papers and designs. Miss Baker, the demonstrator, conies direct from the Dennison fac tory and will be at the Journal sta tionery department all next week, mmn-.p-nr-imr Tnesrlav Jflnilflrv 2. i This is an unusual opportunity of ' viewing a practical demonstration of the possibilities in the way. of , decorative and art work by use of lthe wonderful line of paper effects j handled by the Dennison company and from it the public can gain a clear idea of what can be done with a skilfull handling of the paper and . special designs. A special invitation is extended to the teachers of the schools and espe- cially in the country schools to come in during the week and view the ' work of Miss Baker at the Journal office. The general public who are in- terested in this line of work are also cordialy invited to call any tim dur ing tb week. Jdumal want ads pay. Try them. HAVE FINE CHRISTMAS From Wednesday's s.ily. Father Y. S. Leete, rector of St. Luke's Episcopal church, Mrs. Leete and Madame Leete returned home yesterday afternoon from Omaha, where they have been spending the holiday season with Bishop and Mrs. Earnest Y. Shayler at the Episcopal residence. Tin- Leete family enjoyed a very pleasant Christmas there and motored back to this city with Bish op Shayler and wife, who were din ner guests at the rectory last eve ning. DEATH OF MRS. ULliUU VJI UUIXI Ulll Passed Away Last Night at Home of Her Son Southeast of this City After a Long Illness. From Wednesday's Dally Lnst night at S:43 at the home of her son. Claus Speck, southeast of this city, Mrs Claus Speck, Sr., pass ed awp.v at the age of seventy-two years, following an illness of more than a year from cancer. Mrs. Speck has been a resident of Plattsmouth for more than forty-five years and is known to a large circle of friends who will sincerely regret to know that "Grandma" Speck, as she was affectionately known, has passed away. To mourn her loss there remain five children: Claus Speck of this city, Mrs. Amanda Ewing of Little ton. Colorado: Walter Speck of Edg- mont. South Dakota; Fred W. Speck j of Columbus, and Miss Alma Speck of Lincoln. The husband passed away in this city some thirty years ago and three children have already preceded the mother in death. POLICE FORCE QUITS From Wednesday t'ally The hectic condition of the police department continues and today the members of the present police force announced their intention of retiring and seeking other fields of employ- nent and to look after their other interests. Mr. Stewart, the chief of police, has other business interests that have been sacrificed while he has been on the police force and Mr. Murray is soon to take up vocational training from the government. The members of the force have been made the sufferers in the action of the city council relative to their salaries and in common with the former special police will probably have to appeal to the courts to compel the payment of the claims and add to the expense. Mayor Johnson has not as yet an nounced who he expects to engage to take the place of the retiring po licemen. LEAVE FOR CALIFORNIA From Wednesday's Daily. Yesterday afternoon Eddie Todd, wife and family, departed over the Missouri Pacific for Omaha and from where they leave for a visit of several months on the Pacific coast. The will spend the greater part of the time at Long Beach where they have relatives and a host of old time friends and in the mildness of the California climate will enjoy the winter months. Journal want ads pay. Try them, A'A'.'AVAVAVA'.'AVnvnVA'a Security Before and Afler! When you buy a farm or a home in town, you make sure that your title is clear by means of an abstract or a guar antee policy. After you have your deed, it is just as reasonable to make sure it is safe from loss by theft or fire. By placing your deed and all other valuable papers in a safe deposit box in our fire-proof, burglar-proof vault, you are assured of safety at a cost of less than one cent a day. THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK THE BANK W HERE VOU FEEL AT M Cl iVE IATTSMOUTH Member Federal Reserve DE MOLAY HOLDS ELECTION OF OFFI CERS LAST NIGHT New Heads Chosen Last Night Members Home From Univer sity Enjoy the Session. From Wednewoay'ti Dally. 'Last evening Cass chapter. Order of De Molay. held a very interesting meeting at the Masonic temple and which was filled with more or less business of importance including t he eled ion of the oflicers for the com ing term and the following were se lected : Master Councilor Raymond Rebal. Senior Councilor Karl Wurl. Junior Councilor Russell Perry. Scribe and treasurer Jack Mc carty The chapter enjoyed the opportun ity of having with them the mem bers who are attending the state uni versity at Lincoln including Harry and Howard Dwyer. William and Ed die Matschullat and Melvin Johnson anl the young men were called upon for a few briff remarks. Cass chapter is planning a public installation of officers at sonic temple on Tuesday the Ma- evening. January 9th, and at which time the public at large is invited to be pres ent to enjoy the occasion. Especially are the parents of the members and their friends invited to be present to gain a closer realization and under standing of the merits of this great and growing order. QUEEN ESTHERS ENTER TAINED AT XMAS PARTY Krom Wednesday's Dally. Last evening twenty-five young ladies gathered at the Peacock home to enjoy the Queen Esther Christmas party. The home was beautifully decorated according to the season. At the proper moment Mrs. C. C. Wes cott. the sponsor of the society, call ed he meeting to order. Miss Clara Johnson conducted the devotionals. and Miss Esther Pratt conducted the lpwron. One of th Interesting anl impressive parts of the evening was the candle lighting incident. Each person present carried a candle to a large lighted candle and as the small candle was being lighted the bearer recited a choice verse of scrip ture. Then while the candles were all burning, Helen Wescott and Olive Bonge sang appropriately, and all. together, repeated the Lord's prayer. Rev. Pfoutz, who was an invited guest, offered appropriate remarks, and a short business meeting follow- jed. A large basket containing con cealed presents with protruding strings vas a feature and each girl pulled a string and took her chances. After the serious part of the occasion a general good time interested all present. A number of ukeleles added to the merriment of the good time. At a quarter of ten very delicious re freshments were served by Mrs. Pea cock and the family. From the many ! expressions of those present the oc Scasion was thoroughly enjoyed and j will be remembered as one of the i pleasant events of the year. Many thanks are tendered Mrs. Peacock for opening her home and entertaining the girls so royally. j Blank books at the Journal Office. r "NEBRASKA 5