Arizona republican., 1898-05-01
SOCIET r.

The war fever is beginning to creeI into the world of fashion. Some new hat pins have for the head shell Wltf a. scarlet fuse, a small mortar, a cut lass, or a boarding pike. Fer pins th' same are employed as are also crossec rifles. a little cannon, canteen or z musket and a bayOnet. Cuff buttons are decorated in similar style, anG the stamped metal ornaments which are made for pocketbooks, work boxes and the like, bear the same evidence: of the condition of the times. In many of the new styles of waists and jackets there are shoulder straps and epaulettes and the military frcg is beginning to appear in place of the more pacific button and buttOnhole.
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 It is said that women are so prone to make themselves look the most charming that even when dying they will smooth their dress and arrange their hair. This may not be true, but it is certain that dress exerts strong influence upon their consciousness. In the war of 1872 Commodore Hull. dur ing one of the engagements of the frig- ate Constitution, got so excited that
 
 and ruined his neither garments, but never noticed the accident until the conflict was over. When he reached home, several months afterward, and told the story to his family, they rose up as one woman and protested with great intensity against his inexcusable thoughtlessness and disregard of pub lie propriety.
 
 Miss Johnson, a ceramic artist, has made quite hit by design for a mushroom dish. It represents a nat ural bowl formed of leaves through which and around which mushrooms of various kinds are sprouting in all stages of growth. The effect is very pretty, and is said to set off the cooked esculent in quite an art 'stic way.
 Mrs. William Melzer gave a most unique and delightful "at home" cn Friday afternoon, in honor of Miss Columbia
 The arrangements and decorations were novel. The national coloTs were artistically conspicuous, even perme- ating the varied and delicious dain- ties, which were served on delicate red, white and blue china. The sand wiches were tied with red, white and blue ribbons. The favors were tiny silk flags with silver stick pins. There was an intellectual feast also in the patriotic program, Mrs. Nose Drach- man winning the first prize, an ele- gant Wedgewood vase, and Mrs. Pick rell the second, a cut glass bottle with silver mounting Prof. Feuerstein's orchestra rendered the national airs of the united north and south in most inspiring style. Mrs. Melczsr was voted most charming hostess by all present.
 The invited guests were: Mrs. Clara A. Evans, Mrs William Pickrell, Mrs. w. H. Stilwell, Mrs. Oberfelder, Mrs. J. c. Hall, Miss Allen, Mrs. Ward Walker, Mrs. A. c. Baker, Mrs. J. L. B. Alexander, Mrs. N. A. Nor ford, Mrs. c. H. Belden, Mrs. w. A. Hancock, Mrs. c. H. Hollenbeck, Mrs. Drachman of Tucson, Mrs. Miller of Peoria, H.; Mrs. B. J. Franklin, Miss Franklin, Miss Hancock, Mrs. G. H. Keefer, Mrs. Ralph Quinn, Mrs. Rob- ert Friedel. Mrs. M. V. Warren, Mrs. Hannah T. Simms, Mrs. Penick, Mrs. Will Pinney, Mrs. G. M. Walker, Mrs. B. B. Knox, Mrs. L. H. Chalmers, Mrs. Hudson. Mrs. Rulings, Mrs. Pugh, Mrs. Pallister, Mrs. Holmes, Miss Blanche Woodbridge, Miss Brown, Miss Nutter, Mrs. Charles Goldman, Mrs. Leo Goldman, Mrs. J. B. Kelly. Mrs. Guy Bennett, Mrs. Dave Gold berg, Mrs. George Hoadley.
 
 An ice cream lawn social for the benefit of the Episcopal church was given at the residence of N. A. Morford Tuesday evening from until 10 o'clock. The lawn was prettily lighted by Chinese lanterns, and the tables were distributed around, one containing dainty articles for sale. Quite number of people were present and the affair was considered a suc- cess. The young ladies of the church waited on the tables.
 Miss Maggie Lancaster gave birthday party Tuesday evening at the residence of Mrs. Fraesdorf on Indi- ana street. The evening was pleas antiy spent in music. Refreshments were served. Those present were Messrs. Hudson, Willis, Barnum Nash, Collins, Winner, Chase, Jones, Misses Mcfarland, Johnson, White, Moore, Belle Moore, Collins, Kirtley, Parks, F'rery and MT. and Mrs. Ech- lin.
 The South Methodist church he'd picnic at the park Saturday.
 The Library club met Friday after noon at the residence of Mrs. Pickrell on Center street. The ladies have so much work on hand that one more meeting is deemed necessary. They will then adjourn for the summer. If the work of the future is to be judged by the past, Phoenix will soon boast a well selected library.
 Miss Winnifred Dysart entertained the graduates of the Union High school Tuesday evening, at her home at the corner of Porter and Indiana streets. An alumni so-