, 1901-12-07
SOCIAL HAPPENINGS

but concealed in bows of ribbon boz
each and every one a Kazoo, trusting
to the absence of opera glasses for the
concealment OF the crime! While they
all acquitted themselves as well as
could be expected, special mention
must be made OF the soloist, Mrs
knight. A woman who a be led be,
fore an audience convulsed with me-,
riment, be busted OF by the director,
and then render a popular air with
flourishes and variations upon the
harptosterette without a semblance OF
a smile has certainly earned an endur,
ing niche in the temple of fame. Prof.
Slosson insinuated that if a Laramie
crowd could put up with his aggrega-
ton, he believed everybody else
would, n ne contemplated taking it
on the road. II he concludes to do so,
his attention is respectfully directed
to the improved title suggested by a
member of the rising generation, who
spoke of his troupe this morning as
the demonstrated Band" Over $3.50
will be added to the treasury of the So
ciety as a result of the fair last night,
and the ladies' who 30 faithfully labor
ed to make the event a success desire
to publicly express their appreciation
of the efforts of all who assisted them
in any way. The large attendance of
friends from other churches was an
especially pleasing feature of the oc-
casion.
Hon. and Mrs. Il. H. Homer revived
their delightful custom this season of
the year., suspended during their alb
sence the past two years, of entertain
ing a few friends at the Flag ranch at
a Thanksgiving dinner and house par
ty for the remainder OF the month and
until dark December" was ushered in.
The following ladies and gentlemen
were the invited guests: MI. and Mrs.
w. B. Sutphin, Prof. and Mrs. Soule,
Mr.. and Mrs. C. d. S~palding, Mrs. Alice
Marsh and Judge H. v. S. Groesbeck.
The Castle, as the spacious country
residence is termed, was, as usual
decorated with flowers, the imperial
flower of Japan, roses and violets pre-
vailing. The beautiful and vivid story
Of Venetian life, the Turquoise Cup, by
Arthur Crosslett Smith, in December
Scribner's was read, and a local color.
ing was given to the sprightly tale by
a collection of photographs Illustrative
Of Venetian scenes N life, collected
by Mr.. and Mrs. Homer during their
travels i'll Europe and their visit in
Fair Venice n her gondoliers.'
Toasts were given and responded to,
an original poem was read by Prof.
Soule, and the guests were treated to
a ride through, the immense Homer es-
tate. There we're rubbers Of whist. and
in the cozy hooks were the latest
books and magazines, and the great
fires up the chimney roared," as the
old time hearthstone is a feature of
the castle. The guests took their de-
parture Sunday evening with the frag-
rant remembrance of a bountiful
Thanksgiving and of a feast of reason
and a flow of soul, with the most ferv-
ent wishes for the continued health
and prosperity of their cultured and
generous hosts.
Mr.. and Mrs. Converse elegantly en-
t%ertained the c. C's. last Wednesday
evening, and the prizes, which were
beautiful pieces of art china, were won
as follows: Ladies' first, Mrs. Costin;
second, Mrs. Harris. Gentleman's
first, Mrs. Lovejoy; second, Mr.. OFT.
The club decided not to play again this
month, but will next be entertained by
Mrs. Chaplin on the evening of Thurs
day, January 9th.
900
Mrs. NJ. +. Reid, the popular post
mistress at Centennial, will entertain
a number Of her friends this evening
with a card party.
900
The Ladies' Card club, which was
entertained Tuesday afternoon by
Mrs. Conner, will play next week with
Mrs. Lehman.
Mrs. Hodgeman was hostess for the
Ezirpons on Monday evening Of this
week and a delightful evening was
spent. This club will resume its reg
ular day and date next week Thurs
day, when It will be entertained by
Mrs. Mahoney.
club, which should have been held
Monday evening with Mr.. and Mrs.
Corthell, was postponed two weeks on
account of the illness n absence
from the city of several of its mem
bers.
Fred A. Miller, during his recent wis.,
Il to the Centennial, had the pleasure
Of being present at a dinner given on
Sunday by Mr.. Larson, a p%rospector.
whose camp is located about three
miles out In the mountains. Mr.. Lar
son prepared himself an elegant re-
past which furnished all the delica-
cies of the season, including venison,
fowl. oysters, fine wines, cigars, ETC.,