social

DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

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a social gathering, often for the purpose of raising funds for a church or other organization.

Quotations

1870

A very pleasant Social was given by the ladies and friends in our new mission church on Christmas day.

1873

[They] intend giving an oyster social this Friday evening in the lecture room of their church.

1908

The stocking social to have been held by the ladies of the Methodist church has been indefinitely postponed.

1915

[...] they may . . . augment the missionary funds by bazaars, birthday socials, autograph quilts and fowl suppers. [...]

1958

Last year, a March social was held in the Crystal Creek hall. . . .