, 1898-09-24
IN SOCIAL CIRCLES
RECORD OF A FAIRLY ACTIVE
WEEK WITH THE PEOPLE
OF THE GEM CITY,
Active Work Will Soon Commence in
the Woman's Club-Reception Ten
dered to the Students by the Young
Peoples Societies of the Churches
A Number OF Parties.

A m OF Parties.
Now that the Woman's club is really
organized and the different depart
ments arranged, active work will soon
commence. TIT majority OF the mem
bers are very anxious to join the Ma
tiCnal Federation, and this seems an
excellent idea, as the club here would
then be brought into touch with the
club movement over the whole land,
the work would be broader and Lara
mic could be represented at the next
biennial.
For the first time in the history of
the American army a woman has been
a member Of the medical
staff. DR.. Anita Newcomb MCGEE, wife
of Prof. w. j. MCGEE of Washington.
and daughter of Prof. Simon Newcomb,
formerly of the naval observatory, has
been regularly sworn in as acting as
sistant surgeon. This, according to
Secretary Ayers order, would entitle
her to the uniform of a second lieu
tenant without designation of rank.
DR.. MCGEE, when interviewed as to her
appointment, said: at carries the
rank, pay and quarters of a second lieu
tenant, and I must wear the second
l~ieutenant's uniform, which l am now
In i'm r,nJo 7 cHoN Jo tIo or,1 NJ ~
regular officers uniform, except that l
shall wear a skirt instead Of trousers.
The skirt will be OF army colth, and the
jacket like a mans, shoulder straps and
all. My commission is for a limited
period, to be renewed as my services
are required. 1t will no alter the work
l have been doing as a member Of the
Red Cross since the war began" DR..
MCGEE has regularly practiced her pro-
fession in Washington for several years
and is we'll known in medical circles
throughout the country, having con-
tributed several papers to the American
Association for the Advancement of
Science, and to other scientific organ
izations.-Union Signal.
900
The Ladies' Card club held its regular
meeting Tuesday. The prizes were
beautiful silver spoons, and were won
by Mrs. Harris and Mrs. Haley.
900
On Thursday a wagon load OF con-
genial spirits spent the day at the
Sprague ranch, about fifteen miles
from the city, as the guest OF Mrs.
Sprague. Mr.. P. C. Rauner acted as
driver and chaperoned the party, which
included Mesdames Rauner, Sprague,
Hodgeman, PASCAL and Denig.
900
The Mothers department Of the Wo-
mans club will meet on Wednesday at
t~ernoon Of next week at half past 2 in
who contemplate entering the mothers
department will be present.
900
The first social event of the school
year took place last evening. 1t was
the reception given to the students by
the young peoples societies fthe Meth
odist. Presbyterian and Baptist
churches, at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Gray. The spacious rooms and the
large veranda had been tastefully dec
GRATED with bunting, and in one corner
| Of tho latter a hammock woa suI1np
The address OF welcome was made by
Rev. Nice Of the Baptist church. His
remarks were brief and interesting and
were well received. During the even
ing the company was entertained with
music On the plano, guitar and mando-
lin, also several vocal selections. In
the large dining room, a number Of
young ladies' served delicious fruit
punch and cake. The evening was most
pleasantly spent by tine students in
forming new acquaintance and renew
ing old ones. Abon, one hundred and
twenty-five were present. The young
peoples societies are ITO be congratu-
lated on the success of their entertain
ment.
600
Mrs. Mckee is entertaining a small
company this afternoon. Those invited
are Mesdames Spalding. M. c. Brown,
M. N. Grant, Durlacher, Bauman,
Haines, Manasse and sprague.
900
Mr.. and Mrs. C. H. Patterson enter
tanned a few friends at dinner last even
ing in honor of Dr.. and Mrs. Barnes,
who will sortly leave the city.
The North Star society will give a
dance at North Star hall tonight.
900
The Maccabees and their friends had
a very pleasant meeting last esening.
Deputy Supreme Commander j, W.
Wright of Salt Lake City was presant
and gave a short address. An interet-
ing program was also given.
600 =
A most enjoyable party was given at,
the Van Busktrk home on Tuesday
evening. Various amusements made
the hours pass quickly and delicious
refreshments wer served. Those pres
ent were Misses Hutchinson. Van Bus
kirk, Dayton, Buck: MI. and Mrs. Coke
fair, Mrs. Dayton, Mrs. Buck, Mrs.
Bunnell, Mr. Wright, Gene Gray, Victor