Arizona republican., 1896-12-27
SOCIAL LIFE IN PHGNIX.
All the Society Doings Reported
 For Republican Readers.
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 On Christmas eve almost every church in the city was the scene of joyous gathering. In most of the churches special programmes suitable for the occasion had been prepared and in one respect the churches were all on an equal plane-they were crowded to their capacity.
 Christmas day was beautiful one. I heard stranger say, q thank God for one thing more this year than l did last. That is, that am in Phoenix to- day, enjoying this glorious climate" In the afternoon those who could at tended the football game. It was one of the best games ever played here. The Phoenix team did some good play ing even though they lost the game. It is to be regretted that the women of PoheniX do not take more interest in their home team.
 Christmas night the DeauX Temps club held it's regular hop; there were also several ''at homes" and few card parties. Taking it as whole the week has been well filled with social affairs. This next week also promises to be a lively one socially.
 The club will give it's second hop on Monday evening. This will be the christening night and excitement is already prevailing over the name that is to be given it. Several names have been proposed, but the one receiving the largest number of votes will be chosen.
 New Years day several of the so- ciety people will receive; there will be also some dinner parties weddings, etc.
 On January first the Shakespeare club will be entertained by MT. and Mrs. Robert Morse at their residence one-half mile east of the Indian school. A sumptuous repast will be spread, toasts will be given and jolly good time is anticipated by all. The fol- lowing is the programme for toasts: Fools and Fools" by Dr. w. A. Duff field; Loves Modus Operandi," by Miss Hill Dying as a Fine Art by MT. Theodore Powers; "Bassimo or Henry VII, Which," by Miss Coombs; Catherine or Bianca?" by Mr. Paul Heermans; "Shakespeare's Misfts," by Miss Woodbridge. MT. Grant Randall will be toastmaster Readings from Caesar, Tanning of the Shrew, As You Like It and Othello will be given, each member taking some part. MT. and Mrs. Morse are charming entertainers and this afternoon and evening at home promises to be most enjoyable affair
 Miss Mamie Plank entertained few friends Friday and Saturday evening in honor of Miss Resor of Des Moines, Iowa. Some of those present on Fri day evening were: Miss Sherritt, Miss Mckinney, Miss Sigler, Miss Bernice Sigler, Miss Dobbs, Miss Sargent, Mr. John Will Sherritt, MT. George Christy MT. Frank Sigler Mr. N w. Mac Chesney, Mr. Charles Siech, MT. Frank Lyman, Dr. W. A. Dufield and MT John Andrews.
 Mrs. George D. Burtis has moved tc 1284 Lincoln street, Murphy addition and will be at home to friends after January 1, on Wednesdays.
 The many friends of Mrs. w. l. George will be glad to know that she is still gaining in health and will soor be able to be out again.
 Miss Rose Troops is again able tC be out after short illness.
 MT. and Mrs. c. Rust and son, par ents and brother of Mr Frank Rust O. this city, are expected here shortly Mrs. Rust and younger son will spent the remainder of the winter here witl MT. Frank Rust, the father returning to his home in Columbus, Ohio, afte a months stay.
 The grand banquet and ball to b' given under the auspices of the citi zens and business men of this city il honor of the formal opening of thu Hotel Adams promises to be the affai of the season. Over fifteen hundre,