Arizona republican., 1897-10-31
SOCIEI '

It is sometimes thought in this day and generation that if a person pre- tends to be very polite and agreeable and obliging he or she lacks essential force of character-is in fact a little "soft.'' But nothing is wider of the real truth. It is true, a man may push his way through the world by main force. But advancement so gained is gained by a great waste of powers. The same abilities accom- panied by prepossessing manners, would have achieved far more bril- liant results.
 The deplorable lack of courtesy which almost all classes in this coun- try are exhibiting in their daily life and intercourse with each other is marvellous. It is, however, a charac- teristic of this utilitarian, selfish, money making nineteenth centu y.
 But the blame is with the upper classes. They set the example and foolishly the rest follow. We can hardly be said, though, to have an upper class, although there are many who act and feel as though they be- 1onged to such. And one trouble with us in this respect is that those who claim to be the aristocracy are not such by birth, or gentle blood, or distinguished ancestry, as a rule, but rather those who have happened by hook or crook, to become wealthy somewhat suddenly and they have necessarily carried all their native ignorance and coarse manners with them. Consequently, there are but very few here who can set the exam pie to others. But this is no reason why all young persons should not strive to possess it for themselves, let others do as they may
 The leading paper of Des Moines, Iowa, contains a striking likeness this week of Miss ida Woolsey of Wyom- Ing, Nebraska, who has been visiting in that city. The picture accompa- nies short spicy article as to her wide popularity in the east Miss Woolsey, with her mother and sister spent last winter here and they have manyfriends who will be glad to hear Of this. Her brother, MT Fred A. Woolsey, resides at Peoria, Arizona.
 MT. and Mrs. G. W. Benson of Chi cago, H., are guests at the Ford.
 Mrs. Violet Dale and Miss Travis of Chicago are at the Hotel Adams. Miss Travis spent last winter here with her brother and his wife.
 The Shakespeare club has again resumed work after a long summer vacation. The executive committee of this club has laid out the follow ing work for this winters study: Two sessions of the club will be given to a consideration of each of the fol- lowing plays: Romeo and Juliet, Mac beth, Hamlet, Merchant of Venice, King John, Much Ado About Moth ing, and The Tempest. On the first evening with each play will be dis cussed the characters; on the second evening, the play as whole. Be- sides this may be added some study of Shakespeare's contemp his life and his dramatic art, with a gen eral view of his entire work. Recit als from some parts of the plays will frequently be given. The first object of the club will be serious work, but the social features will not be forgot ten.
 For the present the club will meet on the third floor of the Fleming block, room 301. The first meeting will be held Friday, Nov. 5, at 7:30 p. m. The membership is not yet complete.
 A Shakespeare club has been or ganized by the members of MT. w. H. Robinsom's Sunday school class, which will meet Saturday evenings at o'clock, every other week The first meeting was held last evening. The members are Miss Lillian Mur- ray, Miss Lillie Gieges, Miss Gertrude Williscraft, Miss Jessie Roberts, Miss Flora Grier, Miss Edith Brooks, Miss Madge Richmond, Miss Alta Bates Miss Isolene Coombs, Miss Bessie Dawson, Miss Mary Walker, Miss Bes- sic Fickas, Miss Minnie Hill, Miss Bessie Sharkey, Miss Mamie Meagher Miss Louise Murphy and NJ s. J. Ern- est Walker.
 The ladies' aid society of the Pres byterian church gave a most delight full afternoon tea on Friday at the home of Mrs. James D. Monihon
 There is considerable talk of ccgan. izing magazine" club in this city The plans, of course, are undecided but it is practically intended to ta1 an initiation fee sufficient to purchase all the best magazines, and to talk up course, to be laid out upon or ganiZation.
 MT and Mrs. Morse, father ant 1AOluCI Oi MI. ISODGII hOISt Ol lul city, are visiting a. the home of tn latter.
 Mrs. Samuel Purdy, Miss Lena Pur dy and Master Sam Purdy left Thurs day evening for California, wher they will remain for a year CT more Master Sam will attend school an Miss Purdy will take a course in elo cutioh and vocal music. They vii nd . in nardino and Pasadena. Miss Purd is one of the society young ladies c this city and will be greatly misse, in those circles as well as in churc circles, where she has always bee faithful worker. Her many friend here wish her success in her new lin of work. The present home of MI and Mrs. J. s. Purdy has been sol to MT. P. T. Burtis, and upon the re turn of the family they will agai build a home here.