, 1890-06-08
LAST WEEK IN SOCIETY.
A Farewell Party to Mrs. Polllon at Fort
Russell.
High Tsa, Cards, a Pair Of Surprises and
chiIdrsn's Party.
Queen Anns's Farewell to Mrs. Maj. G. II.
Whlppie.


it cannot truthfuily be said that there
has been a whirl of society happenings
during the past week. Still there have
been several events affordipg much pleas
ure to those participating. One of these
was the farewell party given at Fort Rus
sell on Mondsy evening BY the young off
GERS OF the post TO Mrs. Poillion. The
hop room, where the party WAS held, was
tasteiully decorated with flags for the
event and brilliantly lighted. Dancing
was enjoyed until a late hour and an ele-
rant supper served. A number Of guests
from town were present.
An elaborate high tea was given FRI
day evening by Mrs. DR.. Holcombe at
her residence on Seventeenth street. The
affair, which was one of the most ploas-
of the season, was a green tea" all of
the favors being delicate shades OF that
fashionable color. Elegsnp refreshments
were provided. Among the guests were
Mrs. Mast. Mrs. HAY, Mrs. Hoyt, Mrs.
6 uiterman. Miss Reel. Mrs. Baird, Miss
Patten, Mrs. Hammond. Mrs. Hender-
son, Mrs. Carroll and Mrs. Reel.
On Thursday evening Mrs. Horatlo
Holt entertained a small party at cards,
Though informal the evening was thor
oughly enjoyed.
A farewell luncheon was given by the
Queen Anne club on Wednesday after
moor to Mrs. G. H. Whipple. The
luncheon, which was arranged by Mrs. Z.
Mason Smith, the president of the club,
and given at her residence on East Eight
teenth street, was elaborate and sumptu-
Gus, consisting of eight courses. each a
chefd 6upre OF culinary art. Miss He
bard presided gracefully as POSTMASTER.
Toasts were responded to by the members
of the club. Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Baxter,
Miss Smith, Mrs. Appel. Mrs. B~reckons.
Mrs. Glover and Mrs. Whipple. Hand
some hand painted toast lists were given
as souvenirs. Mrs. Whipple presented
each member and guest with a handsome
miniature silk flag. The guests were
Mrs. Van Tassell, Miss Niles, Miss
Lockwood Of Fort Russell. Mrs. Berg
man. Mrs. Kemp of Omaha, and Mrs
Gannett.
A children's party was given yesterday
afternoon BY Mrs. Campbell, at her resi-
dence on Eighteenth street. A soore of
Young guests were made rapturously
happy for the afternoon.
Rev. Mr.. LamkIn was agreesbly sur.
prised by a party Of his friends on Friday
evening who presented him with a purse
of $50 as an evidence of their apprecia-
ton of his qualities as a pastor and friend.
Mr.. E. s. Johnston was similarly sur
priced on Monday evening when his
friends insisted on Gaming him. the article
being gold headed and valuable.
FURTURE EVENTS.
The ladies of the Alter Society of st.
Mary's church will give a festival at
Keefe Hall on Wednesday evening which
promises to be a very pleasant and e%njoya-
BILE entertainment.
An Old Folkse' Concert is announced
to be given by We MEME and wimmen
singers Of Dissenter's meetinge house on
Tuesday night Prudence Higgins. Anne
PettinRill, Aunt Polly Bassett, whose
first husband was a Skilliugs, Mehitable
Billings, Comfort Holbrook, spinster,
Golliah Sturgeon, lchabod Crane and
many other familiar performers will be
ye olde iolkes on the occasion.
Although not much is being said about it
the statehood ball committee has evolved
a plan for the grand ball which will
eclipse anything that has ever taken place
in Wyoming. The handsome east room
in the capitol will be the ball room. Two
orchestras will furnish music for promen-
AIDES and dancing. The floral decorations
will be exquisite and the party will be one
of the historical events OF Wyoming.