Previously
we explored a variety of different parties and celebrations around Elk River. The lemon party, an event for ladies with
admission being one lemon. The lemons
are used in various games. The highlight
of the evening arrived when the ladies made lemonade out of the admission
fees.
The
Sherburne County Star News documented
a variety of similar celebrations. On October
17, 1912, a particularly unique party invitation graced the pages of the
newspaper: “The Christian Endeavor will give a necktie social this evening.”
The
newspaper announced, “Ladies are requested to wear aprons and bring a necktie
to match, sealed in an envelope. These
will be distributed to the gentlemen and the wearer of your necktie eats supper
with you.” The brief announcement guaranteed
a “big supper” and fun for all.
“Everybody is invited, the older people as well as the young folks.”
There
are no reports for the success of the party, hosted at the home of Fred
Nickerson. Yet, the unique nature of the
event suggests the creativity of party planners flourished in Elk River.
1917 Concert Celebration at the bandstand in Elk River.
Photo part of SHC collections 1990.200.645
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