The Society page reported on a number of children’s birthday parties, and we are sure they were all wonderful. Several reports are reprinted here. However, one at the Arizona Children’s Home warmed our hearts more than the others, simply because there are some children who never expect to have a birthday party in their circumstances.
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATED
During the week there were a number of delightful birthday parties, but none more enjoyable than that which took place at the Arizona Children’s Home Wednesday afternoon, when the eighth birthday anniversary of Lawrence Mott was made the occasion of a party. It was just by chance that Mrs. Max Koch, the recently appointed matron at the home, learned in the morning that it was the little lad’s birthday, so she made plans to celebrate it by giving all the children a party.
Several merchants in town heard of it too, and sent all sorts of things to make the day a happy one. Toys, cakes, ice cream, candies and fruit were sent to the children. In the afternoon games were played in the lovely gardens and a veritable feast of good things culminated the afternoon. The table was decorated with flowers, and the center held a large birthday cake, glowing with eight shining candles.
The children who gathered about the table were: Ollie Page, Allie Page, Mildred Felker, Carrol Page, Beulah Felker, Margaret Mott, Lupe Santa Cruz, Harry Cate, Charlie Daniels, Joe Slater, Clyde Page, Jose Delno.
Others who were visiting at the Home were: Mrs. J. S. Ebert, Mrs. J. W. Buchanan, Mrs. Ray Leach, Virginia Davenport, Tom Davenport, Harriet Ebert, Edgar Koch.
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BIRTHDAY PARTY
Miss Katherine O’Donnell celebrated her eleventh birthday by giving an enjoyable party to a number of her young friends. The affair took place at her home, 128 West Broadway, Sunday afternoon, and was one of the most delightful parties of the week.
The house was decorated with streamers of red, white and blue bunting, together with bowls of flowers and ferns, and during the afternoon the merry company played all sorts of fascinating games and later were served with an elaborate luncheon. The table decorations carried out the patriotic color scheme, and small flags were everywhere in evidence. The center of the table held the birthday cake.
Covers were laid for Miss Mercedes McLaughlin, Miss Dorothy Sorrels, Miss Vivian Brown, Miss Ann Ryan, Miss Margaret Cordis, Miss Eva Smith, Miss Marietta McLaughlin.
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FIVE-YEAR-OLD HAS BIRTHDAY
Little Miss Catharine Lindenwold was the winsome honor guest at a beautiful children’s party given by her aunt, Mrs. E. M. Dickerman Thursday afternoon at her home, 341 South Third avenue. During the afternoon the children were entertained with games, culminating with an “Jolla break.” A huge Jolla was suspended from one of the trees, decorated in red, white and blue.
All the children took turns in trying to break the Jolla, and finally little Louis Michels was the successful contestant receiving the prize. When the Jolla broke, quantities of American flags fluttered to the ground which were captured by the delightful children.
The birthday table was on the law and this was decorated in red, white and blue streamers. The ices further carried out the patriotic scheme. These were in the shape of miniature boats, with small flags flying. Patriotic favors were given to each small guest. The birthday cake was lit with five red candles and adorned with tiny flags.
The guests were: Helen Thorpe, Jane Thorpe, Hortense Lindenwold, Audry McCleer, Frances Pryce, Edith Ann Pryce, Margaret McAllister, Margaret Burgess, Velma Compton, Ruth Compton, Donald Mathews, Catherine Howe, Joe McAllister, Walter McAllister, Henry Michels, Louis Michels, George Ramage, Edward Howe.
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Happy birthday to all of the children. Of course, if they are still alive, they are probably being asked for advice on living a long life.
