Arizona republican., 1896-12-20
SOCIAL LIFE IN PHGNIX.
The Events of the Last Week
 Faithfully Narrated.
A Chapter About Marriage Which Ought to Benefit Somebody-Tne "At Home" Days of Phoenix Wo- raen-SoCiety Gossip

The richest investment a man ever gets in this world is a good wife. The poorest investment he ever makes is a poor wife, no matter how much money he may have. Marriage is transac- tion that should be removed as far as possible from the monied value of either party The happiest homes have been bought and paid for by the mutual earnings after marriage. The best motto of man or woman is, Mar " for love, and work for riches"
 Some young men act very foollshly ill choosing companion for life; some prefer many dimples, some none. The contest, however, generally lies between the eyes and the hair. The mouth, too, is occasionally married; the. chin not so often. Such as the marriage, such the after life. He that would have a wife, must marry true woman. If he can meet with one of equal social position, like education, similar disposition: kindred sympa- thies and habits congenial to his own, let him marry. But let him beware of marrying a curl, or neck, however Woman-like, or voice, however me lodious. The idea of a man in his senses saying, q take this straight nose. regular teeth, pretty foot, money, fo be my lawfully welded wife,
 Pay some attention to the family into which you marry. While there are many worthy girls in lowly and poor families, yet if the family be noted for some characteristics and qualities which will be like per- petual thorn in your sides, you would better not ally yourself with it.
 Don't marry girl whose aim in life is simply to dress. It is a great stain upon any woman's character when she is disposed to dress extravagantly.
 See that you get good housekeeper with all the rest. If there is an un- lovely sight it is listless, slatternly woman. Industrious habits have close connection with peace of mind, cheer fitness of spirit, good temper and bodily health. But on the other hand, they may be too particular.
 "She makes the best bread in the town, Her pies are perfect delight;
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 Her custards and buildings just right. But then while I eat them she tells Of the care and the worry they bring; Of the martyr-like toll she endures. 0hi she's such d fidgety thing"
 The first annual reception given on Friday evening by the Woodmen of the World in honor of the opening of their new hall in the Smith building was a brilliant affair. Over 300 peo- pie were present and standing room was at a premium. The programme was the best ever given in this city. Every number was well rendered and each participant was heartily encored
 The vocal solos by Mrs. Ricken- baugh and Miss Sargent were as usual par excellence Mrs. Nathan Ellis rendition of the 10th Rhapsody" and Miss Rose Collins selection from 'The Spinning Wheel" are both deserving of a great deal of praise Miss Yaegel always recites we'll but on this even ing she did unusually well. Her se- lection, 'The Telephone" was perfect in every detail and called forth g hearty encore.
 After the programme the hall was cleared and those who cared to danced, others played cards in the re- eeption room. Light refreshments were served. Taking it as whole tht evening was decided success and tht Woodmen of the World are to be con graduated for the able way in whicl She entire affair was handled
 Mrs. R. Allyn Lewis entertained in E,-id gressive whist was played. Light re treatments were served and a joll! good time was had by all present.
 Mrs Goldman of North Cente street entertained number of friend llonday afternoon at progressiv whist party. MT S. Oberfelder wol the first prize, Mrs. C.. F. Ainswortl tue second one. Light refreshment were served. Those present were Mrs. T. E. Solomon, Mrs. c. F. Aims worth, Mrs. J. Campbell, Mrs. [ Davis, Mrs. B. Heyman, Mrs. A. ( Baker, Mrs. Frank Conkey, Mrs. I HiEe, Mrs H. Adams, Mrs. B. J. Ben nit, Mrs. G. w. Hoadley, Mrs. Scot Helm, Mrs. Walter Talbot, Mrs. Anci Martin, Mrs. F. Kendall, Mrs. J. E Walker, Mrs D. H. Burtis, Mrs. Gagt Mrs. Perry Wildman, Mrs. w. J. Kings bury, Mrs Brigham, Mrs. Aaron Gold berg, Mrs. David Goldberg, Mrs. Franklin, Mrs. w. c. Budge, Mrs. I H. Goodrich, Mrs. w. H. Rulings, Mr. E Gang, Mrs. Purman, Mrs. Fran Cor and Mrs. s. Oberfelder.
 A number of the women in the cit who had a day "at home" hay changed the day; others who hay heretofore had none have taken ont by special request I publish lis of names, with the day and their res ;o :;