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Time wore on, and soon Dr. Brooks would go elsewhere, those Canadian friends must be invited, and they were. Brother Lowman said, "Let a caterer prepare for them, he can handle a large crowd." The ladies of the Aid Society thought they had experience in handling a crowd, but it was carried, a caterer was to provide meals for two hundred and fifty people or more.
The boat was to arrive from Detroit at 7 A. M. Mrs. Rose went down to the church at 7 A. M. and behold the church was full of folks. They had arrived at one A. M. and could have re- mained on board the boat until seven, only it was so crowded. Four hundred had come and more would, only standing room was necessary. "What shall we do?" said some one to Mrs. Rose. She said, "Put on for breakfast what we would have had for both meals; these people are hungry."
The caterer had already gone for more dishes and more food and in an hour all were served. They then went into the church for welcome; it was half full of spectators. Dr. Brooks' speech
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was spicy and did him credit. The acting mayor read a speech that was of too fine a print, for his glasses, but apologies were received with laughter and cheers.
A ride was to be taken, after the exercises, and then they were to return to the church for luncheon. It was expected each carriage would have one, familiar with what they saw, to explain it, but so many were waiting the host and hostesses gave their place to others. Mrs. Rose said to a man as she was about to enter her carriage, "Are you a Canadian?" and he said, "Yes, I am." "Take my place," said she. On their return she said, "Where do you live?" "Oh, I have lived here six years." Of course he knew the city and was pleased with this Reception. The young people planned gatherings at private houses. The lunch was such as a caterer would serve, not at all like the grand meals given in London, Ontario, but we are not so old as they, and we have much to learn.
All walked to the boat at 5 o'clock and a crowd at every door waved a welcome as they passed. Mayor Lewis said in his walk to the boat, "I am a native of the States. I have been in London a good many years and I like its people." Thus we learn that the lines that divide us are invisible lines, like those between the states.
THE WESTERN RESERVE CENTENNIAL, 1796 TO 1896
The Western Reserve consists of twelve counties, Ashland, Lorain, Ashtabula, Erie, Geauga, Huron, Lake, Mahoning, Me- dina, Portage, Trumbull and Cuyahoga.
The centennial was celebrated in Cleveland, July 28, 1896. At its close a banquet was held in Grays' Armory, followed by toasts and addresses.
Mrs. Wm. Grey Rose was made chairman of the Banquet Committee. The reception was from 5:30 to 6:30. Twenty tables had hostess, chairman and vice chairman. These were to attend to the guests from the twelve counties. When the president announced that William McKinley, President of the United States, would be present, there was a great rush at the office. But the caterer had insisted on knowing the number he should provide for and it was placed at 400, 100 more than the tickets sold, at $2 each. We had to turn many away, al- though we offered the gallery as a good place to see and hear, at fifty cents each, and it was filled. The President sat at his sister's table and not with the distinguished guests.
The out-of-town replies to toasts were by Governor Bush- nell, May Wright Sewell, Mrs. Annette P. Lincoln, Mrs. Helen Campbell, Mr. J. C. Crely and Mrs. Harriet Taylor Upton. The toastmistress was Mrs. Sarah E. Bierce.
Mrs. Mary B. Ingham, who led the Temperance Crusade, was made chairman of the Woman's Auxiliary of the Western Reserve Centennial. She called to her aid many who had been active in other societies, Mrs. M. B. Schwab of the Jewish Coun- cil of Women, and prominent women in each of the twelve coun-
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ties. Her natural enthusiasm was contagious and it was de- cided to close the exercises with a banquet in Grays' Armory, the largest hall in the city.
Mrs. Bierce, L. E. Holden's sister, asked Mrs. Rose to super- intend the banquet as she had experience in some very successful banquets for Sorosis in Hollenden Hotel. The Centennial Alumni, whose name was suggested to Mrs. J. A. Stephens, had a pros- pectus that led many to believe there would be a permanent contribution to the annals of the city of those who took part, and daily there were added scores of people willing to work for it. The caterer insisted on knowing for how many to provide, and as ladies are proverbially slow in buying tickets, and some other dinners provided were not accepted, we put it at four hundred.
Ten tables were added contrary to his advice and the host- ess said we will provide only literary entertainment. However, food was given them, though it depleted the other tables. Mrs. Rose in her welcome said we claim all twelve counties as sub- urbs to our city. Instead of living on Euclid Heights you have suburban cars that can take you to your county seats; you will share in all our public meetings and festivities. We welcome you as a part of our growing city. Immediately some suburban cars were built and now Akron, Berea, Ashtabula, Chagrin Falls and Painesville have suburban cars.
The Menu was: Bouillon in Cups, Wafers, Cream of Lobster in Cases, Fillet of Beef and Two Vegetables, Sherbet, Chicken Salad, Olives, Pickles, Almonds, Neapolitan Ice Cream, Assorted Cake, Coffee and Tea.
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CENTENNIAL OF WESTERN RESERVE
From Cleveland Leader, Sept. 19, 1896.
The Centennial is here.
Today begins the celebration of the one hundredth anni- versary of the founding of Cleveland, and from the moment when at 8 o'clock this morning, the chimes of Old Trinity Church ring out in glad tones and communicate with their iron tongues to 350,000 people that the dawn of another century in the life- time of a city is come, until the last rocket mounts high into the air on the night of Sept. 10, and bursting fireworks sends forth a shower of multi-colored stars, the Forest City will celebrate its birthday.
It will be a season of joy and festivity. The city will be in holday garb, music will float in the air, flags will wave in the breezes and the patriotic feelings of the citizens will be given vent to, in whatever form their fancy takes them. But the celebration will have its historical significance, too. The young will be instructed in the history of their city. The old will teach them and be taught by the display of patriotism by the young what grand results the future will bring forth.
The centennial is bound to be a success.
The official program of the summer will be issued tomor- row.
The program is given complete, preceded by a full and technical description of the floats which will appear in the pageant parade Wednesday night.
The full program for the summer is as follows, beginning with today :
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SUNDAY, JULY 19. RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCES.
8:00 A. M. (standard time) .- Sacred and patriotic selec- tions on Trinity cathedral chimes, by Mr. Harold A. Vosseller.
PROGRAM.
1. "The Bells of St. Michael's Tower," (old English chimes) .
2. "Scarborough."
3. "Star Spangled Banner."
4. "Siloam."
5. "Antioch."
6. "Red, White and Blue."
7. "Boylston" (two part harmony) .
8. "Stella."
9. "The Old, Old Story."
10. "Sicilian Hymn."
11. "Ye Merry Bells," (old English chimes) .
10:30 A. M .- Appropriate centennial services in the churches. Attendance by civic organizations.
2:30 P. M .- Citizens' mass meeting in Central Armory.
ORDER OF EXERCISES.
Mr. John G. W. Cowles, chairman of the committee on sec- tion of religion, presiding.
1. Music-Cleveland Vocal Society.
2. Prayer-The Rt. Rev. Bishop William A. Leonard, D. D.
3. Opening remarks by the chairman.
4. Address by the Rev. Levi Gilbert, D. D.
5. Music-"America," by the assembly.
6. Address-Mgr. T. P. Thorpe.
7. Music-Cleveland Vocal Society.
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8. Address-Rabbi Moses J. Gries.
9. Prayer-Rev. Herman J. Ruetenik.
10. Music-"Nearer My God to Thee," by the assembly.
2:30 P. M .- Mass meeting of German Lutheran congrega- tions of Cleveland and vicinity in Music Hall.
3:00 P. M .- Mass meeting of Lutheran congregation in Music Hall.
7:30 P. M .- Mass meeting of German Protestant congrega- tions in Central Armory.
ORDER OF EXERCISES.
1. Overture-By Great Western Orchestra.
2. Song by the congregation.
3. Reading of the 118th Psalm by the Rev. Th. Leonhardt.
4. Song by mixed chorus.
5. Prayer by Rev. H. Pullmann.
6. Song by men's chorus.
7. Opening address by the mayor of the city of Cleveland.
8. Address by the director general of the centennial com- mission.
9. Song by the congregation, "America."
10. First address-On "The German Immigration Into Cleveland and Its Results on the Community," by Rev. J. H. C. Roentgen, D. D.
11. Song by men's chorus.
12. Second address-On "The Growth of the German Churches in Cleveland," by the Rev. G. Heinmiller
13. Song by mixed chorus.
14. Instrumental music.
15. Prayer by Rev. C. Streich.
16. Song by the congregation.
17. Benediction by Rev. E. Friedrich.
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MONDAY, JULY 20.
2:30 P. M .- Opening of the Ohio National Guard and United States regulars' encampment.
ORDER OF EXERCISES.
1. Massing of troops around flagstaff.
2. Music by band .- First Regiment O. N. G. band.
3. Presentation of encampment grounds by the military committee, Col. George A. Garretson, chairman, through Mayor Robert E. McKisson, president of the centennial commission, to the commander-in-chief, Gov. Asa S. Bushnell.
WOMAN'S DEPARTMENT.
Mrs. W. A. Ingram President
Mrs. Mary Scranton Bradford Active Vice President
Mrs. Sarah E. Bierce Active Vice President
Mrs. Chas. F. Olney. Active Vice President
Mrs. Ella Sturtevant Webb Recording Secretary
Mrs. S. P. Churchill. Corresponding Secretary
Miss Elizabeth Blair . Treasurer
Miss Elizabeth Stanton Assistant Treasurer
EXECUTIVE BOARD.
Mrs. Elroy M. Avery, Chairman.
Mrs. T. K. Dissette, Mrs. A. J. Williams,
Mrs. W. B. Neff,
Mrs. N. B. Prentice,
Mrs. F. A. Kendall,
Mrs. G. V. R. Wickham,
Mrs. H. A. Griffin,
Mrs. Mary S. Bradford,
Mrs. O. J. Hodge,
Mrs. Sarah E. Bierce,
Mrs. Chas. W. Chase,
Mrs. L. A. Russell,
Mrs. M. B. Schwab.
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HOSTESSES AND CHAIRMEN.
DISTINGUISHED GUESTS.
Mrs. T. D. Crocker, Hostess; Mrs. C. C. Burnett, Assistant; Mrs. E. J. Farmer, Chairman; Mrs. E. W. Doan, Vice Chairman
TWENTIETH CENTURY.
Mrs. Sidney M. Short, Hostess; Mrs. J. K. Hord, Assis- tant; Mrs. S. C. Smith, Chairman; Mrs. W. S. Kerruish, Vice Chairman.
EXECUTIVE BOARD .- FIRST TABLE.
Mrs. W. A. Ingham, President of Woman's Department, Hostess; Miss Elizabeth Blair, Assistant; Mrs. H. A. Griffin, Chairman; Mrs. T. K. Dissette, Vice Chairman.
CLEVELAND BELLES.
Mrs. I. D. Barrett, Hostess; Miss Alice Hoyt, Assistant; Miss Gabrielle Stewart, Chairman; Miss Mary Upson, Vice Chairman.
EXECUTIVE BOARD .- SECOND TABLE.
Mrs. Elroy M. Avery, Hostess; Mrs. O. J. Hodge, Assistant; Mrs. Chas. W. Chase, Chairman; Mrs. E. S. Webb, Vice Chairman.
BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATIONS.
Mrs. T. K. Sherman, Hostess; Mrs. A. E. Stockwell, Assis- tant; Mrs. W. J. Springstein, Chairman; Mrs. E. J. Blandin, Vice Chairman
EARLY SETTLERS.
Mrs. B. S. Coggswell, Hostess; Mrs. Arthur Coggswell, Assistant; Mrs. William Bowler, Chairman; Mrs. Williams, Vice Chairman.
BICYCLE TABLE.
Mrs. George Van Camp, Hostess; Mrs. Philip Dillon, Assis- tant; Mrs. N. A. Gilbert, Chairman; Mrs. M. Striebinger, Vice Chairman.
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PIONEERS.
Mrs. F. J. Pelton, Hostess; Mrs. A. A. Wenham, Assistant; Mrs. W. J. McKinnie, Chairman; Mrs. Harry McKinnie, Vice Chairman.
ELECTRIC LIGHTS.
Mrs. George M. Hoag, Hostess; Mrs. Samuel Scovill, Assis- tant; Mrs. Jotham Potter, Chairman; Mrs. C. W. Phipps, Vice Chairman.
WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY.
Miss Blanche Arter, Hostess; Miss Kate Croxton, Assis- tant; Miss Mabel Van Cleve, Chairman; Miss Emma Brassing- ton, Vice Chairman.
QUAKERS.
Mrs. Joshua Ross, Hostess; Miss Edith Charlesworth, Assistant; Mrs. J. A. Malone, Chairman; Mrs. Charles Moses, Vice Chairman.
CLEVELAND) HIGH SCHOOLS.
Mrs. Clarence Melville Oviatt, Hostess; Miss Luthella Holmes, Assistant; Miss Eva D. Drysdale, Chairman; Miss Ella F. Clark, Vice Chairman.
HIRAM COLLEGE.
Mrs. George H. Robertson, Hostess; Mrs. Marcia Henry, Assistant; Mrs. Henry Dietz, Chairman; Mrs. B. E. Helman, Vice Chairman.
MANUAL TRAINING.
Mrs. H. G. Boone, Hostess; Mrs. E. J. Phinney, Assistant ; Mrs. L. Johnson, Chairman; Mrs. M. J. Roberts, Vice Chair- man.
LAKE ERIE SEMINARY.
Mrs. Dr. Gerould, Hostess; Miss Anna Edwards, Assitant; Miss Luette P. Bently, Chairman; Miss Abbie Z. Webb, Vice Chairman.
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COLONIAL.
Miss Mary C. Quintrell, Hostess; Mrs. Charlesworth, As- sistant; Mrs. X. X. Crum, Chairman; Mrs. Charles H. Smith, Vice Chairman.
BALDWIN UNIVERSITY.
Mrs. G. M. Barber, Hostess; Mrs. Fred Pomeroy, Assistant; Mrs. Warner, Chairman; Mrs. Elizabeth Hall, Vice Chair- man.
NINETEENTH CENTURY,
Miss Ida Zerbe, Hostess; Mrs. Gen. E. S. Meyer, Assistant; Mrs. Wm. R. Gerrard, Chairman; Miss Birdelle Switzer; Mrs. Mathewson; Miss Mona Kerruish, Chairman of Relics. OBERLIN UNIVERSITY.
Mrs. L. H. Johnson, Hostess; Mrs. E. J. Goodrich, Assis- tant; Mrs. Prof. A. M. Mattison, Chairman; Mrs. Prof. Jas. H. Smith, Vice Chairman.
ASHLAND COUNTY.
Mrs. Stilman, Hostess; Miss Elizabeth Treadway, Assis- tant; Mrs. A. O. Long, Chairman; Mrs. Cressinger, Vice Chairman.
ASHTABULA COUNTY.
Mrs. Rufus Ranney, Hostess; Mrs Noyes B. Prentiss, Assis- tant; Mrs. Stephen Northway, Chairman; Mrs. E. C. Wade, Vice Chairman.
ERIE COUNTY.
Mrs. G. F. Paine, Hostess; Mrs. A. D. Hudson, Assistant; Mrs. T. M. Sloan, Sandusky, Chairman; Mrs. F. A. Victor, Vice Chairman.
GEAUGA COUNTY.
Mrs. J. M. P. Phelps, Hostess; Mrs. Calvin Knowles, Assistant, Mrs. Edwin Patchin, Chairman; Mrs. Horace Benton, Vice Chairman.
PUBLIC BUILDING, ASHLAND, 1888
MRS. HENRY A. GRIFFIN
MRS. T. K. DISSETTE
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HURON COUNTY.
Mrs. C. B. Stowe, Hostess; Mrs. W. A. Mack, Assistant; Mrs. W. B. Woolverton, Norwalk, Chairman; Mrs. L. C. Laylin, Norwalk, Vice Chairman.
LAKE COUNTY.
Mrs. J. H. Morley, Hostess; Miss Elizabeth Burton, Assis- tant; Mrs. M. D. Matthews, Painesville, Chairman; Mrs. James Allen, Painesville, Vice Chairman.
LORAIN COUNTY.
Mrs. A. W. Wheeler, Hostess; Mrs. G. A. Ingersoll, Assis- tant; Mrs. P. H. Boynton, Elyria, Chairman; Miss Helen Gates, Vice Chairman.
MAHONING COUNTY.
Mrs. S. Mckinley Duncan, Hostess; Mrs. Thomas H. Wil- son, Assistant; Mrs. Rachel Wick Taylor, Youngstown, Chairman; Miss Louise Edwards, Vice Chairman. MEDINA COUNTY.
Mrs. A. C. Caskey, Hostess; Mrs. J. F. Isham, Assistant; Mrs. Judge Lewis, Medina, Chaiman; Mrs. R. M. McDowell, Vice Chairman.
PORTAGE COUNTY.
Mrs. Arthur B. Foster, Hostess; Mrs. T. Spencer Knight, Assistant; Mrs. W. H. Beebe, Chairman; Mrs. Chas. Har- mon, Vice Chairman.
SUMMIT COUNTY.
Mrs. J. F. Pelton, Hostess; Mrs. E. K. Wilcox, Assistant; Mrs. A. C. Voris, Akron, Chairman; Mrs. Charles Baird, Akron, Vice Chairman.
TRUMBULL COUNTY.
Mrs. Henry C. Ranney, Hostess; Mrs. John C. Hutchins, Assistant; Mrs. Homer Stewart, Chairman; Miss Mary Baldwin Perkins, Vice Chairman.
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The Director General was Wm. M. Day, the special com- mittees were: Pioneer history, Mrs. G. W. Wickham; phil- anthropy, Mrs. D. P. Eells; household economics, Mrs. L. G. Guilford; education, Mrs. Lydia Hoyt Farmer; past, pres- ent and future, Mrs. P. D. Babcock; looking forward, Mrs. Kate B. Sherwood, Canton, O .; reception, Mrs. M. A. Hanna; banquet, Mrs. W. G. Rose; president woman's centennial, Mrs. Mary B. Ingham, who called on Mrs. Rose to welcome the guests when they were entering the hall; then prayer by Rev. H. M. Lodd.
The Historical Society gave portraits of the pioneers of the Western Reserve. They filled the space below the gallery on three sides. The High School Alumni Association table was decorated with sweet peas; white lilies were at the distinguished guests' table, chairman, Mrs. T. D. Crocker. The Oberlin table had red roses for its colors; the Colonial table had the colonial style of dishes; the Century table had only women with white hair; another table was decorated with bulbs of electric light; the writing exhibit, Mr. T. B. Williams; Portage County, bicycle table, Mrs. D. A. Upton. The Dorcas table, Mrs. Joshua Ross; Summit County table, Hon. F. J. Pelton; the Geauga table, Mrs. J. M. P. Phelps; the Lorain table, Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Boynton; Huron County table, Mrs. Chas. H. Stone; Ashtabula table, Mrs. Rufus B. Ranney; Trumbull County, Mrs. H. C. Ranney; the electric light table, Mr. Geo. Hoag and wife, who gave the word, "Welcome," in large electric light letters. The Colonial table, Miss M. C. Quintrell.
The banquet on Woman's Day was held in the Grays' Armory, July 28, at 6:30 p. m., preceded by a reception at 5:30. The counties of the Western Reserve were each represented by a table. The four presiding officers of each table were a hostess and assistant living in Cleveland, a chairman and as-
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sistant residing at the county seat. The hostess was in con- stant communication with the chairman. The tickets were taken by the presiding officer and placed among those of their friends who would attend, twenty-four at each table, designated by the names above.
There were many unique tables-representing the Early Settlers, Colonial Times, Twentieth Century, Writing Exhibit, Bicycle, Art, Normal School, High School Alumni, Lake Erie Seminary, Oberlin, Baldwin, Hiram and Western Reserve Uni- versity, also the twelve counties.
The Armory was significantly decorated by the portraits of those who have made the Western Reserve what it is.
The Centennial Album, containing views of Lesser and Greater Cleveland, the Western Reserve Colleges and Univer- sities and their Faculties, portraits of distinguished men and women of the Reserve, was for sale at fifty cents and one dollar, paper cover or cloth cover, respectively.
Rates for railroads, one-half. Rooms at the Hollenden $1.25 per day, each, two people in each room, board a la carte at the hotel, or at restaurants near by.
Headquarters of Centennial 340 Superior street
MRS. W. G. ROSE, Ch. of Banquet,
MRS. H. C. RANNEY, MRS. T. K. DISSETTE.
Silver casket not to be opened until 1996.
RECEPTION AND BANQUET ON JULY 28-WOMAN'S DAY
At Gray's Armory.
Mrs. M. A. Hanna, Chairman Reception Committee.
Mrs. W. G. Rose, Chairman Banquet Committee. Miss Lucy Waldo Day, Chairman Music Committee. Reception from 5:30 to 6:30 p. m.
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RECEPTION COMMITTEE.
Mrs. M. A. Hanna, Chairman; Mrs. Wm. Mckinley, Mrs. W. A. Leonard, Mrs. William Chisholm, Mrs. A. A. Pope, Mrs. William Edwards, Mrs. P. M. Hitchcock, Mrs. L. C. Hanna, Miss Laura M. Hilliard, Mrs. Asa Bushnell, Mrs. Stevenson Burke, Mrs. D. P. Rhodes, Mrs. W. H. Corning, Mrs. J. F. Whitelaw, Mrs. C. C. Bolton, Mrs. T. W. Burnham, Miss Stella Hatch, Mrs. R. R. Rhodes, Mrs. Jas. A. Garfield, Mrs. C. F. Brush, Mrs. R. E. McKisson, Mrs. J. B. Perkins, Mrs. H. W. Boardman, Mrs. J. H. Hoyt, Mrs. R. W. Hickox.
BANQUET COMMITTEE.
Mrs. W. G. Rose, Chairman; Mrs. T. D. Crocker, Mrs. S. C. Smith, Mrs. H C. Ranney, Mrs. Benj. Rose, Mrs. J. A. Stephens, Mrs. E. B. Hale, Mrs. J. V. N. Yates, Mrs. Jos. Ingersoll, Mrs. F. J. Pelton, Mrs. M. D. Leggett, Mrs. A. T. Osborn, Mrs. J. M. P. Phelps, Mrs. E. J. Farmer, Mrs. E. W. Doan, Mrs. J. H. Paine, Mrs. B. S. Coggswell, Mrs. George Van Camp, Mrs. W. J. Mckinney, Mrs. C. C. Burnett, Mrs. T. Spen- cer Knight, Mrs. W. S. Kerruish, Mrs. E. G. Rose, Mrs. Philip Dillon, Mrs. J. K. Hord, Mrs. N. A. Gilbert, Mrs. S. H. Short, Mrs. R. P. Ranney, Mrs. J. C. Hutchins.
BEAUTIFUL DESIGNS
Flowere were Arranged to the Best Advantage on the Twenty- Seven Tables
Abounding variety characterized the floral decorations of the twenty-seven tables. From slender glass vases spread forth white lilies over the oblong table at which sat many of the more distinguished guests. One of the most striking of the floral groups was that about the bicycle table. A new wheel
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was in the center, burdened with many colored roses. Those at the table ate their ice cream from wheel-shaped dishes. Not far away was the Twentieth Century table, which was remarkable for a collection of pictures representing a century of progress in art, music, architecture, and other departments, prepared by Mrs. Ida Zerbe. A "belle's table" was rich in gladioli. Yellow, orange and red were massed in heavy bouquets at the Oberlin table. Sweet pea blossoms constituted the principal materials of an exquisite floral design bearing the initials of the High School Alumni Association. These are a few examples of the many pretty decorations which graced each spread. The cos- tumes at the Colonial table attracted special attention. Gowns of silk in rich colors were to be seen about the table upon which were great clusters of flaming red gladioli, and the luxuriant shades were rendered all the more striking by the white hair worn by those who represented the ladies of a century ago.
One of the most conspicuous features of the decorations was that over the electric light table. A canopy formed by strings of vari-colored incandescent lights, trimmed with evergreen, was suspended over the table, while amid large bunches of sweet peas, with which the table was adorned, were clusters of min- iature electric lights, and the effect was beautiful.
At the distinguished guests table were: Mrs. W. F. Carr. Mrs. S. P. Churchill, Mrs. Charles C. Burnett, Mrs. Carrie T. Doan, Mrs. N. Coe Stewart, Jennie June Croly, of New York, Mrs. E. J. Farmer, Mrs. C. E. Burke, Mrs. A. S. Bushnell, Mrs. T. D. Crocker, Hon. T. D. Crocker.
At the Mahoning county table were: Mrs. McKinley Dun- can, Mrs. George Pickerel, Mrs. T. A. Ross, Mrs. J. G. Butler, Mrs. E. L. Ford, Mrs. Homer Baldwin, Mrs. R. W. Taylor, Mrs. Thomas H. Wilson, Thomas H. Wilson, Mrs. Wil-
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lard Wilson, Mrs. M. T. Herrick, Mrs. M. A. Hanna, Major William McKinley, Mrs. McKinley.
Those at the east executive committee table were: Judge and Mrs. T. K. Dissette, Hon. A. J. Williams, Rabbi M. J. Gries, W. A. Ingham, Mrs. W. A. Ingham, Mrs. Bradford, Mrs. F. A. Arter, Mrs. J. R. Blakelee, Mrs. C. H. Weed, Mr. C. H. Weed, Mr. H. A. Griffin, Mrs. H. A. Griffin, Mrs. G. P. Sperry, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H. White, Miss Lilla White, Miss Elizabeth Blair, Mrs. Gertrude V. R. Wickham, Mrs. M. B. Schwab, Mrs. M. B. Schwab.
At the west executive table were Rev. Dr. Henry M. Ladd, Mr. Charles W. Chas. Prof. A. H. Tuttle, Mrs. A. H. Tuttle, Miss Katherine Wickham, Mr. L. A. Russell, Mrs. L. A. Russell, Hon. O. J. Hodge, Mrs. O. J. Hodge, Professor Charles F. Olney, Mrs. Charles F. Olney, Mr. Wilson M. Day, Mrs. Wilson M. Day, Hon. Elroy M. Avery, Mrs. Elroy M. Avery, Mrs. Kate B. Sher- wood, Mr. Augustine C. Wright, Mrs. Benjamin F. Taylor, Mrs. Ella Sturtevant Webb, Miss I.ouise E. Webb, Mrs. P. H. Bab- cock, Mr. L. F. Mellen, Mr. George Stuart, Miss Birdelle Switzer.
The guests at the pioneer table were Mr. Levi Booth, Mrs. L. Booth, Mrs. W. J. McKinnie, Mrs. Richard Allen, Mrs. H. J. McKinnie, Mrs. F. S. Smith, Miss H. E. Carpenter, Mr. and Mrs. George H. Foote, Miss Elizabeth Petton, Miss Ellary H. Mc- Kinnie, Mrs. I. T. Fisher, Mrs. C. M. Gayton, Mrs. Ward B. Smith, Mr. John Corlett, Mr. James Wade, Mr. John Paul Baldwin, Mrs. James McCroskey.
At the early settlers table were M. H. Bodman, Mrs. S. H. Waring, of Toledo; Mrs. A. J. Minard, of Chicago; Mr. James G. Gibbs, Mrs. O. W. Williams, Helen Gates, Mrs. D. B. Andrews, Mrs. W. B. Woolverton, Mrs. J. F. Dewey, Mrs. James G. Gibbs, Mr. A. J. Minard, of Chicago; Eula Dewey, of Norwalk; Mrs.
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Arthur E. Whiting, Mrs. L. C. Laylin, of Norwalk: Miss Eleanor Andrews, of Milan; Dr. Lillian G. Towslee, Miss Lillian Wight- man.
At the Ashtabula table were Mrs. Rufus P. Ranney, Mrs. W. B. Prentice, Mrs. S. A. Northway, Jefferson; Mrs. E. C. Wade, Jefferson; Mrs. George E. Nettleton, Ashtabula; Mrs. H. P. Fricker, Ashtabula; Mrs. J. P. Treat, Geneva; Mrs. S. F. Higley, Geneva; Mrs. E. L. Lampson, Jefferson; Mrs. S. J. Smith, Conneaut; Mrs. Hiram Lake, Conneaut; Mrs. Willis E. Robison, Kingsville; Mrs. E. C. Sheldon, Mrs. Myra B. Binger, Andover; Mrs. Sara Phelps-Holden, Kingsville; Mrs. Martha Coleman Robertson, Mrs. E. Robertson-Miller, Canton; Mrs. El- vina Lobdell Bushnell, Mrs. J. A. Howells, Jefferson; Mrs. R. B. Hickox, Kelloggsville, Mrs. C. M. Traver, Conneaut; Mrs. Edward H. Fitch, Jefferson; Mrs. W. F. Stanley, Conneaut.
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