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The Daily Tribune
Florence, Fremont County, Colorado
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A lively 'Hen Party' hosted by St. Alban's Guild in Florence featured society ladies showcasing needlework talents by creating hen figures. Mrs. Hadley Jr. won the prize for her lifelike hen, judged by out-of-town ladies. Refreshments were served, and attendees hoped for more such events.
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The K. of P. hall was crowded yesterday afternoon, with the society ladies of Florence.
The occasion being the "Hen" party given by St. Alban's guild. To say that everyone present enjoyed themselves is a very mild way of expressing what was one of the most enjoyable parties ever given in Florence.
It was surprising what an amount of talent in needle work the ladies exhibited and the varied conceptions they had as to the figure of a hen.
Mrs. Hadley Jr., took the prize, her hen being almost true to life.
The judges were Mrs. Dr. Williamson, Rockvale. Mrs. Morris, Bear Gulch and Mrs. George Nix. Canon City.
Among the out of town visitors, in addition to the judges were Mrs. Tyrell of Denver and Mrs. Lines of Canon City. Elegant refreshments were served and all present expressed the wish that the Guild would give a number of similar entertainments in the near future.
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Florence
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Yesterday Afternoon
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Society ladies of Florence gathered at K. of P. hall for a 'Hen Party' by St. Alban's Guild, displaying needlework hen figures. Mrs. Hadley Jr. won the prize for her lifelike creation, judged by Mrs. Dr. Williamson, Mrs. Morris, and Mrs. George Nix. Out-of-town visitors included Mrs. Tyrell and Mrs. Lines. Refreshments were enjoyed, with hopes for more events.