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Source: The Dispatch, Danvers, IL
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A SUCCESSFUL TRIP.

The ladies of the Congregational Church were very much gratified over the success of their 
"Trip Around The World," on New Year's eve. The weather was all that could be desired, and the 
affair was liberally patronized. Those who made the trip were given a handsomely printed ticket 
giving some necessary instructions. Parties started from Hotel Concord, beginning at six o'clock, 
and every half hour thereafter, until eight o'clock. The first stop on the the tour was made at 
America, represented at the home of Mr. Adolph Funk. Here the tourists were introduced to Uncle Sam, 
Goddess of Liberty, George and Martha Washington, President Roosevelt and wife, John Alden and Priscilla 
and other characters. The various rooms were beautifully decorated with American flags. At the first stop 
baked beans, sandwiches and coffee were served. Germany, represented at the home of Mrs. J. L. Shorthose, 
was next visited. Here the guests were introduced to the German Emperor and wife. The rooms were decorated 
with German flags. A pleasing feature was the singing of German National hymns by young ladies. The eatables 
were sausage, rye bread, and coffee. The tourists were then taken to Spain, at the home of Dr. F. J. Parkhurst. 
Here they were introduced to King Alfonza, and the Queen Regent, also Ferdinand and Isabella. The Spanish 
colors were used in the decorations. Icecream cake, and fruits were served. The final stop was made at Japan, 
represented at the palatial home of Mr. John H. Stephenson. Young ladies in Japaneeze costume served tea and 
wafers, those partaking of the same being seated on the floor. The decorations were Japaneeze flags. At ten o'clock 
the entire party were invited to the large hall on the third floor, where all the characters represented participated 
in a grand march. It was a most pleasing sight to witness. After a time spent in social conversation the guests 
dispersed to their respective homes, well pleased with the evenings' entainment.