Arizona republican., 1898-03-06

straws in all the fashionable colors, pale yellow and turquoise blue being the most conspicuous. The Manila straws are worn, but they must have a wired brim edged with a narrow band of black velvet.
 In shapes there is a wide variety, and none of them promise to be par ticularly becoming with a severe or simple style of hairdressing. Almost everything sets well back on the head or flares up infront, with masses of flowers under the brfm. There is also a little cap-shape that rises in front, like a baby's bonnet, which is capti- vating. Most hats are moderate in size. A popular shape has a round brim that rises on one side to show some trimming resting on the hair. On the other hand, toques are large and extend out beyond the hair in manner almost suggesting a brim. There are also some three-cornered shapes, somewhat different from any thing of that nature that has been seen before, and worn with the points above the ears.
 Materials are so elaborate in them selves that there is little opportunity for extensive trimming; indeed, few seasons have shown headgear that has been so quiet, dainty and free from startling effects. At the moment there is no use for ostrich feathers, wings and punches of curling feather aigrettes, especially the latter. being all the plumage needed. In their place there are the most beautiful flowers, with the preference given to small flowers such as forget-me-nots and a small white blossom common in the fields. There are many daisies used. too, so plainly the season is one of simplicity.
 Those in attendance at the Maricopa club dance Thursday evening were: MT. and Mrs. James s. Griffin, MT. and Mrs. Thomas J. Barkley, MT. and Mrs Harry Kennedy, MT. and Mrs. Edward Butt, Jr, MT. and Mrs. Wade Rulings Major and Mrs. Evans, MT. and Mrs. Will c. Barnes, MT. and Mrs. c. c. Randolph, Mrs. Miller of Peoria, Mrs. Lindley Orme, MT. Woodin and Miss Addine Bury, MT. Utting and Mrs. Murdock, MT. Morrell and Miss Cham berlain, MT. Henry M. Willis and Miss Graham, MT. J. w. Benham and Miss Tweed, MT. Cain and Miss Crews, MT. Messinger and Miss Nab Ava Mes singer, Miss Kavanaugh. MT. A. L. Rule, MT. Casson, MT. Tom Prescott, MT. Henry George and MT. William Pickrell.
 The ladies of the Baptist church gave an afternoon tea Thursday at the home of Mrs. D. A. Abrams. The par lors were decorated in pepper, greens and quantities of jonquils. The tea @e cardo Minor, Mrs. Dr. Futile, Mrs. Robert Garnett and Mrs. Lawrence Tea was served by Miss Clark and coffee by Mrs. James Griffin. The af- ternoon was a thoroughly enjoyable one, being spent in general conver- sation. A large number of ladies were in attendance.
 Mrs. E. s. Griffin gave a "Peorian party" last week to few friends. All her old friends from Peoria were pres ent and the afternoon was spent in reviewing old school days and the good times enjoyed when they were all together in the east A dainty lunch was served by Mrs. J. s. Griffin. The invited guests were Mrs. King, Mrs. B. Walker, Mrs. Miller, Mrs Edwards, Mrs. Davis, Mrs Whiting, Mrs. Hep per1y, Mrs. Kalfus, Mrs. Perley and Mrs. Peters.
 MT. Paul Brizard is confined to his room with inf1ammatory rheumatism He is improving, however, and his many friends hope to see him out soon.
 MT. Cecil Shaver left Thursday even ing for Seattle, en route to Skaguay, Alaska. MT. Shaver is one of Phoe- nix's most popular young men and his departure for an unlimited stay is regretted by all his friends. A large number of his acquaintances bade him farewell at the train
 l The Ladies' Calling Directory and Blue Book will be on sale about Fri day.
 | Mrs. J. L. B. Alexander enterta ned few friends Wednesday at an after noon tea The afternoon was a most pleasant one. Those present were M, S.. Walter Kibbey, Mrs R. E. Holbrook, Mrs. Swetnam, Mrs. W. L. Pinney and Mrs. George Cook
 A few of Judge Kibbey's friends ten dered him a surprise party Friday in honor of his birthday. Those in at l tendance were MT. and Mrs. George Cook, MT. and Mrs. Clay Leonard, MT. l and Mrs. D. A. Day, Judge and Mrs