, 1890-04-13
IN SOCIETY.
An Earnest Resumption of FestiyItie,
EOIIOWs Lenten Rest.

An Earnest Resumption of Festivities
Follows Lenten Rest.
Following the rest which the Lenten
season brings to lovers of social pleasures,
the involities and gayeties, which the
preachers class with the v~anities OF the
world, begin anew, and card parties,
dances and entertainments again demand
the attention OF those who by circum-
stance and inclination are 10 the swim of
social happenings.
Cheyenne is no exception to the rule,
and the past week has been marked with
a number Of remarkably pleasant social
affairs.
Nat Goodwin, In the entertaining play
of A Gold Nine, an American comedy of
marked humor and interest, attracted a
large attendance Of society people on
Monday evening. A number of people
from out of the city we're present. The
reputation gained by Cheyenne as a.town
where good entertainments are the rule is
constantly adding to the number of ont
OF town visitors to theatrical entertain
ments here.
The festival given at Library hall on
Tuesday evening by the ladies OF the
Lenten club was a pleasant party socially
and very successful financially. The
members of the club under whose au-
spices the festival was given are Miss
Dickins and Mrs. Humphrey of Camp
Carhn, Mrs. Ogles Mrs. Appel, Mrs.
Poillion. Mrs. Dashiel and Miss Lock
wood of Fort Russell, aud Mrs. Van
Tassell, MISS Kent, Mrs. Ed 7. David.
Mrs. 4. G. Hay and Mrs. Graves of
town.
The Mennerchor party at keefe hall
on Monday evening was largely at
tended and was a pleasant affair hugely
enjoyed by all present.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. W. Holt entertained
a drive whist party on Thursday
evening. A large number of guests were
present and the evening was passed in an
exceedingly pleasant manner.
Mr.. and Mrs. g. N. Potter entertained
the whist club on Thursday evening.
The club numbers among its members
some Of the most expert players in the
city.
A surprise party of Miss Minnie Gil
lum's friends called upon her on Thurs
day evening upon her return from Den
yer.
Mr.. and Mrs. FL. B. Patten enter
tanned a Jolly party Of their friends on
Friday evening.
Mrs. Brewster CAV, IN elaborate tea to
a number of her friends yesterday after
noon in homer of her guest, Miss Morgan
Of Chicago.
Mr.. Selliok's fourth recital given at St.
Marks on Thursday evening last was at
tended BY a large and appreciative audi
ence. Promptly at s o'clock Mr.. Sellick
played the first number on the pro-
gramme, which was Mourlan's delightful
"Pastorale." Next came the vocal solo,
Jerusalem" by Parker, which was ad-
mirably rendered BY Prof. LIE Roy Moore
of Unity church, Denver, who possesses
a rich, deep and perfectly cultivated bass
voice. He is indeed a professor well
worthy the name. Mr.. t. W. Brooks
violin solos, especially Gounod's ave
Maria" and Papinis' "~Stradella."
charmed the audience. Following Mr..
Brooks came Mrs. w. W. Corlett, who
sang with great expression Memberships
"Oh, For the Wings of a Dove" A
sweeter and richer voice than Mrs. Cor
let's could not be asked. Mr.. B B.
David and Nh. Sellick's violin and organ
duet, "Oh, Restless Sea-" was well rem.
dered. Prof. Moore's second number,
Briggs Only Wait" was well rendered.
Mrs. Corlett's rendition of Rodney's
Cavalry was all hat could be desired.
The last number on the programme was
Mozart's Gloria in Excelsis," (played
by request) and was brilliantly rendered
by Mr.. Sellick on the beautiful organ.
Miss Kaufman played the piano accom-
paniments during the evening in a credi.
table manner. Mr., Sellick's fourth re
cital will long be remembered.
Work on the coming statehood cele-
bration if being quietly but vigorously
carried forwasd by the ladies of the var
ious committees IN charge of the arrange
ments. A large amount has been col
lected for the purchase Of the flag. The
success of the whole movement is as
sured.
The dress drill and party which will be
given by Co. X on Tuesday evening
promises to be one of the most enjoyable
affairs of the coming week.
The Capitol City Social club gives a
dancing party at Library hall on Tuesday
evening.