Arizona republican., 1897-11-21
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Among the most brilliant and ser viceable social accomplishments is the art of holding agreeable and wise conversation. The ability to talk in telligently, wittily and well, is not possessed by ail. Society here seems sadly wanting in brilliant takers. We have few good conversational ists but only a few. Every lady should cultivate this art, and attain to such excellence in it as she may. To say enough and to say it well, upon any subject, to modulate the tones, to be ready with appropriate words, wit and repartee at the right time, uniting the same with a fasci- hating manner, are social attractions which come quite as much from cul- tivation as from a natural gift In conversation, be considerate of the feelings of others. Women are usu- ally quicker at repartee, have more confidence, and not seldom avail themselves of the privileges of their sex to "cut" severely. Men may be brave and strong, may have coarse exterior and manners, and be unable to cope in conversation with you, but remember they have hearts, and it is no mark of a true woman to hurt the feelings needlessly of any one, how ever tempting the occasion to be bril- liant. Men are peculiarly sensitive in the presence of women, and tha more they admire the less they are able to display what gifts they pos sess. Have the courage to ask ques- tions; courage to expose ignorance. The great gain is not to shine, not to conquer your companion-then you show nothing but cor ceit-but to find a companion wbo knows what ycu dnnkQ- tilt with him and be over
 and foot, with utter de strucs II your logic and learn ing. There is a defeat that is useful. Shun the negative side. Never worry people with your contritions, nor with dismal views of politics or society. Never name sickness; even if you could trust yourself on that peIilous topic, beware of unmuzzling a vale tudenarian, who will soon give ycu your fill of it.
 The Friday Morning club met at the home of Mrs D. A. Abrams, cor ner Monroe and Sixth avenue on Fri day morning. The subject under con sideration was the French revolution The study of art, sculpture, etc, dur ing that period was discussed. The members of the club at the present time are Mrs. Clinton Miller, presi- dent; Mrs. W. K. James. Mrs. N. A.. Morford, Mrs. Wm. A. Pickerell, Mrs. J. E. Walker, Mrs. c. M. FTazier and Mrs. D. A. Abrams. The club will be limited to twelve and several va cancies are now being held for few customers who have expressed a de- sire to belong to such a club.
 The hop given at the Hotel Adams on Wednesday evening by Mrs. J. c. Adams i1. honor of Miss Alice Masten was thoroughly enjoyable affair. Mrs. Adams proved herself ito be a most charming hostess. Those pres enf were Mir and Mrs. W. O. Barnes, Mir and Mrs c. F. Ainswcrth MT. and Mrs. Wm. Pickare3l, Mir. and Mrs. B. Heyman, MT and Mrs L. H. Chal- mers, Major and Mrs. Evans, MT. and Mrs. Aaron Goldberg, Mir. and Mrs Dave Goldberg, MT. and Mrs. c. J. Hall Mrs Violet Dare, Mrs Frank Co-key, Miss Mckinney, Miss Jchn- son, Miss Tweed, Miss Knox, Miss Ad- dine Bury, Mr Wade Rulings, MT Paul BriZard, MT. Tom Prescott, NJ J. w. Crenshaw, Mir Leslie Larimer MT. Sion Simmons, MT. Knox and guests of the hotel.
 Mrs. Clara Evans entertained a few intimate friends at a dinner party at the Ford hotel this week Those present were Dr. Helen Anderson, { highly accomplished physician of Sa1 Francisco, Mrs. Judge Howard, a for mer prominent teacher in Chicago doJo II yi,n nifred Coombs-
 Ms. F. F. Titus gave a lun6hec1 Thursday afternoon at her home nea the Hole-in-the-Rock. The hous was taStily decorated and most en joyable afternoon was spent. Thos present were Mrs. Perry Wildman 0 Tempe, Mrs. Underhill and Miss Un derhill of Scottsdale, Mrs. w. T. Ha1 ris of Mesa, Miss Canning and MT; E. c. Hyde of this city.
 IA progressive euchre party wa given at the Hotel Adams last ever ing. Prizes were awarded and joll time was had: Those present wer Major and Mrs. Evans. MT. and MT J. c. Adams, MT. and Mrs. George l Ross, MT. and Mrs. S. A. Tate, MT Knox, Mrs. M White, Miss Kno, Miss Tweed, Miss White, MT. Pal Brizard, Mir Slatee' Montrose, M Tweed, MT. E. B. Knox, MT. X. Burnes, Mrs. Taylor and MT L. I Goodrich.
 Miss Margaret Adelaide Williscro was married to MT N. L. Carpent, of Prescott Friday evening at tl home of Mir. and Mrs. G. R. Will
 croft. Owing to the recent illne and death in the immediate famil the wedding was very quiet IT parlor was decorated in white chry anthemums, smilax and palms ar looked very pretty. The ceremoI was performed at nine o'clock by tl Rev. Preston Mckinney. Those pre- ent were Mrs. Johnson, Miss Wilco Miss Sadie Wilcox, Miss Electa Hee mans, Miss Lillian Giegis and u immediate family
 The happy couple left on the g.: train for Prescott. where they wi