Arizona republican., 1896-12-13

the efficient way in which they man. aged the entire affair.
 MT. and Mrs Chauncey Clark enter tained on Tuesday evening, informally, a few intimate friends The evening 1 was spent in games, conversation, etc., followed by an elaborate luncheon. Those present were, Mir. and Mrs. George Hoadley, MT and Mrs. R. B. Wells, Miss Beeler and Miss Yaeger, MT. P A. Brizard, MT. J. w. Benham, MT. H. C. Taylor, Dr. Jones and MT. Ben Yaeger.
 An elaborate luncheon was given at the home of Miss Mary Richmond on Thursday evening. Covers were laid for thirteen and a jolly time was had by all present, who were: MT. and Mrs. Charles Davidson Mir. and Mrs. J. Er- nest Walker, Miss Bassett, Miss Resor, Miss Lapham, Miss Dobbs, MT. J. G. Spangler, MT. Frank Lyman, MT. liar
 " Diehl, and MT. E. Grant Randall.
 A tennis club is being talked of.
 MT. Thomas Hine has kindly offered
 the use of his grounds for the players.
 Some of the prime movers for the or
 ganization of such club are Miss Me
 Kinney, Miss Plank, Miss Smith, Miss
 Dobbs, Mr. H. M. Willis, MT. J. G..
 Spangler, Mr. J. G. Halsey and MT. Nc
 Chesney. It is to be hoped that club
 will soon be organized so that playing l may begin at once and afford amuse- ment for lockers on as well as partlcl-
 pants.
 A few of the many friends of MT. and Mrs. Frank Conkey gathered in
 formally on Friday evening at their home, where a few delightful hours
 were spent at cards, conversation, etc.
 Those present were: MT. and Mrs. George Hoadley, MT. and Mrs. Walter Talbot, MT. and Mrs. Ancil Martin, Miss Davis, Miss Talbot, Miss Yaeger ,, MT. J. w. Benham, MT. P. A. Brizard and MT. w. c. Barnes. MT. and Mrs. T. Beauregard Wilmoth and son Lemar Of San Francisco have rented the house of MT. H. M. Willis and will spend the winter here. MT Wilmoth is one of the leading business
 men of the coast and will probably engage in business here. They are , accompanied by Mr. Wallace Sharon O. - Oakland, nephew of the late Senator . Sharon, who will also spend the winter in Phoenix.
 The reception committee of the Ma tional irrigation congress requests a' a personal favor that all ladies wht
 attend the reception on Monday even ', ing will bear in mind that it is strictl. :. informal and not full dress affair. t The bazaar given by the ladies o s the Woodmen of the World, details 0 - which were given in yesterday morn u ing's paper, was financial as well a
 a social success. The ladies are de
 serving of praise for their successful :, work.
 A social hop is being talked of fo Il Christmas eve at the Ford hotel. Mrs e Lee has kindly offered the use of tn
 parlors and it will without a dout
 prove a decided success. The leading attraction of the con ing week will be the grand opening ( u the Woodmen of the Worlds ne r. hall. Elaborate preparations are be -s s ing made and those fortunate enoug 'l to hold invitations should avail then .o selves of this privilege to attend, there n by assisting in making the openin 'e successful ,. A jolly hunting party composed ( :. .i MT. T. Hayden, MT. c. Burton Mo U man, MT. Joe Pratt and others wi A, leave the city this week to be go1 ~ month hunting in the mountain at ,t about iseventy-five miles from her "' There is no doubt that game in tn l. section will soon be plentiful. ae Miss Georgie Crandall, a guest el ',l the Sixth Avenue hotel, will leave f nA in Chicago, Tuesday afternoon, to spe1 o' the holidays with friends. She W Il Il return in February
 Mrs. H. c. Mygart of Oakland, Ga "a spent a few days in this city, que 'iu at the Adams.
 :. Mrs. D. R. Brigham and Miss Lau 1D, w. Sharpe of Tempe spent Saturday ns this city.
 +p u Professor O'Malley's dancing cl ..Hi,, under the direction of Profess .a anS O'Malley gave hop on Tuesday eve 'o ing. A large crowd enjoyed a ples ...o ant time.
 ,lo Mrs. Sam Seip entertained a f, a oo friends at an afternoon tea on Wednt ie. day.
 ,a- There will be special music at ios the churches this morning. !rl au Mrs. w. L. George has been impre ios s ing in health during the last few da - ilo and her many friends wish for 7n speedy recovery.
 :. Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Wells and ia Ill fly have arrived in Phoenix and W ,l 1p make their home here JENSE hi FOUND FLOATING. md
 One of the last letters of Covenr hy Patmore was written to excuse his