, 1900-09-22

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newal of social gatherings and a mum
Der of delightful vents are scheduled
for the fall months. Dances. theaters,
parties and receptions will occupy the
attention Of Laramie society folk, both
old and young. to. say nothing of golf
and football. A very lively season is
anticipated.
900
Nearly every invitation issued by
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Ivinson was ac-
cepted and on Thursday evening the
Thornburgh hotel, where the dancing
party was given, was the scene of such
brilliancy and splendor as is seldom
witnessed at that hosiery. The guests
upon arriving, were ushered upstairs,
where they removed their wraps and
then proceeded down to the spacious
dining Don Just inside the doors
they met the receiving party. includ-
ing Mr.. and Mrs. Ivinson, their daugh-
ter, Mrs. G.. b. Grow of California, and
Mrs. M. N. Grant. Mrs. Ivinson was
attired in a handsome gown of steel
gray brocade with heliotrope trim
mings, her ornaments being sapphires
and diamonds. Mrs. Grow wore a
black lace over taffeta silk, diamond
ornaments. Mrs. Grants costume was
OF black silk, with diamond ornaments.
After all the guests had been receiv-
ed the following musical program "a
given:
Quartette. .Messrs. Jones, Lee, Mar
quardt and Carpenter.
Solo. Miss Alice Marsh
L'uet. ......... ....... ...........
Mrs. G. A. Cambell. Prof. Marquardt
Selection. 800. ..Quartette
All the numbers were beautifully
rendered and greatly appreciated by
the audience.
The party was given in honor of Mr..
I%vinson's SEVENTEEN birthday and at
the close of the musicale Mrs. NJ. N.
Grant stepped forward and with a
bright little speech presented to Mr..
and Mrs. ~Ivinson a large hand-painted
china punch bowl. The painting is the
work of Mrs. Downey and is exquisite
II done. The gift was from a number
OF the old-timersof Laramie, who have
enjoyed the friendship Of the host and
hostess for many years. Mr.. Ivinson
acknowledged the gift in a few fitting
remarks.
Following this the Mandolin club
struck up the grand march, which was
led by Mr.. and Mrs. Ivinson, and
which was the beginning of the dane
ing program. Many present were re-
minded of the old time parties for the
dances included quardrilles, Virginia
reels, money musk and other popular
steps Of a score Of years ago.
Refreshments were served in the
SdIllple looll III oVSh NoAlNS ll
ed into a bower Of beauty. The walls
were drapped with flags and bunting,
Four large tables each, seating thirty
five guests, were placed in diamond
shape about the room. The tables
we're adorned with clemates and a pro
fusion Of cut flowers. The supper was
under the direction Of Mr.. and Mrs
Kennedy. the managers of the hotel
and they are to be complimented upon
the perfection Of the appointments ant
the menu which was as follows.
Cold turkey Sliced ham
Cold tongue
Celery
Ice cream Cake
Coffee
Fruit
Dancing was continued until a late
hour. when the guests had to depart
bid their host and hostess goodnight
The guests were: Mr.. and Mrs
| Balch, Mr.. and Mrs. Haley, Mr.. ant
| Mrs. Downey. Mrs. Manasse, Mr.. ant
Mrs. Corthell. Mr.. and Mrs. Lehman
| Mrs. NJ. N. Grant, Mrs. II. Durlacher
Misses Hilda and Jean Durlacher, Mrs
F w. Mondell, Mrs. VIM. Harris. Mr.
| and Mrs. Bert Holiday, Mrs. Marsh
| Misses Nellie and Alice Marsh, Mr.
George Marsh. Miss Rena Stryker, Mr.
and Mrs. Carpenter. Miss Frances
Williams, DR.. and Mrs. Miller, Mr.
and Mrs. Kingsford. Mr.. Converse, Mr.
Bacon, Mr.. and Mrs. E. A. Wilkinson
| Mrs. E. J. Wilkinson, Mr.. c. w. Spald
ing, Mr.. and Mrs. C. D. Spalding, Mr.
and Mrs. VIM. Cordiner. Mr.. and Mrs
Harry Cordiner, Misses Lucy and Dow
lie George, Mr.. R. L. George, Mrs. Pea
body, Mr.. VIM. Peabody, Mr.. and Mrs.
J. W. Conner. Miss Ethel Conner, Dl
and Mrs. Hamilton, Dean and Mr.
Cope, Canon Brode, Of Denver, Mr.. an
Mrs. Greenbaum, DR.. and Mrs. Ste,
ems, Mr.. Al Jupp. Mrs. Sprague. D.
and Mrs. Gardiner. Mr.. John Davil
Miss Dulcie Davis. Miss Crandall. {