, 1897-03-27
TIE WEEK IN SOCIETY
SURELY THE CHURCH CANNOT
COMPLAIN OF sOCIETY's
ATTITUDE
In the Observance Of the Lepten Sea-
son-The Ladies' Have Time to Ex-
anime and Descent Upon New Styles
Presented at Dry Goods Openings
Several Events Noted.

Several Events Noted.
The most orthodox cannot find cause
Tor complaint in the attitude of society
towards Lent. The social world
breathes, but there has been little else
the past week to denote that it lives. The
iadies, therefore, can be forgiven for Wis
lung the millinery openings and select
ing pretty bonnets and dresses for East
er and the summer season. A eIanca
through the different stores reveals
many lavishly trimmed hats, as well as
neat and modest bonnets, so that nil
tastes can be suited. The beautiful sum-
mer dress goods are a revelation. As to
color for spring costumes red in yarious
shaues Will be much worn. Soft grays
Will also be very fashionable, the out
come OF the high favor in which chin
chilla stood during the winter. People,
especially blondes. found the color so be-
coming hat they desire it in spring cos
tunes as well. 1t is an extravagant
taste, however, as it is easily faded by
the sun and spotted by water. Black is
always pretty. 1t makes so desirable n
foundation for the rich embroideries and
moth-colored ornaments and trimmings
now so much in vogue. The rage for
cycling gowns grows apace. A suitable
costume Is the want of the day. The
difficulty Is the same as with the men,
Ladies want a costume they can ride
20 miles in with ease and comfort. shop,
visit and walk in, and, OF course, look
we'll. all combined. This Is an impossi-
bility. Men can't do 1t. Why should
women expect II? For touring, country
riding, or n severe exertion u shirt is
an absurdity, quite e%xhausting. What
man would ride 20 miles If he had to
hamper his action with a shirt and
stockings gartered at the knees? On
a machine, bloomers with we'll fitting
CATERS, or better-fitting boots, is the
dress for comfort, ease, elegance and
modesty. Still, few of our patrons will
disregard prevailing public opinion, and
we make most Of our cycling suits with
short skirts over knickers.
The more grateful we are four our
blessings, the smaller our trials will
look.
1t is brave to overcome, 1t is sanity to
endure.
Some n asked q member OF the pres
ident's household il Mrs. Nancy Allison
Mckinley, the presidents mother OBJ
jected to being called Mother McKin-
ley" mo, she don't" was the reply.
That is just what she does like TO be
called. She is proud Of the title"
The Evergreen club held its regular
meeting at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Ben Nash last evening. After the games
were finished, delicate Refreshments were
served by the hostess.
The party given last evening by the
members of the social club was u most
pleasant affair and was enjoyed by a
large number of young people. 1t was
a phantom party and the ghost-like fig
ures glided silently over the waxed floor
until 10 o'clock, when masks were re-
Mr.. ]. w. Stryker entertained the I'm
dine club Wednesday evening. The
happy game of cards was pleasantly ar
rested by a toothsome Dutch lunch serv-
ed by Mrs. Jones.
One OF the pleasantest teas of the Len
ten season vac given by Mrs. Marriott
Thursday afternoon, and from 2:30 to
S the parlors were filled with delighted
ments were served and contributed not a
little to the pleasures OF the hour.
To the great regret of a legion OF
California Thursday. She will be absent
some time and all hope the change will
completely restore the young lady's
health.
Miss Jessie Trewartha was ~agreeably
surprised last Wednesday by a large par
ty Of schoolmates at her home. where
they enjoyed themselves to thei hearts
content. Refreshments were served, aft
er which all retired to their respective
homes more than happy. Among those
present were Margaret Holiday, Ruth
Holiday, Bessie PASCAL, Violet Joint,
Ray Rife, Isabel Wallis. Myra Smith,
Norma Mulhern, Dora Thobro. Louise
Thobro, Maude Moir, Eta Kennedy,
Master George Hassett, Leonard Hether-
man, Frank Jones. Carl johnson. Err
hart Berner, Lewis Holiday, Frank Null