La Junta tribune., 1901-06-05
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surroundings. The club found
itself firstly in the hands Of the
gracious ladies' OF the city, and
next in the possession Of the
business men, who have recently
organized a board OF trade. The
Woman's Club. Mrs. DIR. Finney,
president; and the Fortnightly
Club. Mrs. E. J. Deeds, president,
gave the junketeIs a reception at
the magnificent residence OF DIR.
and Mrs. Finuey that nearly took
the travellers off their feet. The
reception came almost as a sur
prise, nothing so elaborate having
been suspicioned, but the editor
man is accustomed to all sorts OF
unexpected attacks, and this train
ing, together with the easy cordi
ality OF tLe ladies', soon banished
all traces of shyness and the editor
man tried TO do all the talking and
feasting He found himself partly
frustrated in the former attempt,
but appropriated more than his
share OF the delicious viands. while
the fragrance OF Cape Jasmine and
the strains OF sweet music from
stringed instruments filed the
atmosphere. II was, indeed. a
rare treat for the editors, and the
charming grace. the culture and
refinement OF the ladies' of La
Junta will not be forgotten and
speaks volumes for the advance
ment OF their beautiful little city.
La unta has population of
about 5000 and is city OF the
second class, full OF small indus
tries, an important railroad divi-
sion and as snug little city Of
homes as one could wish to see.
A drive u the headgate OF the
Ft. Lyon canal, the largest irri-
CATION canal in the world. sight
seeing tour of the surrounding
country and fhe various industries
and features OF the city convinced
the visitors that they were among
a lot OF energetic people who are
fortunate enough to live in
choice spot OF the great agricul-
tural valley. Pueblo Indicator.
While we knew that the La Jun
taites were prepared to treat US
handsomely, we were not prepared
by word. look or admonition, for
the character of the entertainment
awaiting us. After leaving the
car the quill drivers were met by
the Business Mems Association OF
La Iunta and led single file for
FIVE or six blocks to the beautiful
home OF DR.. and Mrs. Finney,
where a most elaborate and beau
iifui reception was rendered them
by the ladies' OF the Woman's Club
and the Fortnightly Club. While
so much grace and beauty was a
little bewildering at first, it was
none the less appreciated, and
Jackson. OF the Star, recovered from
the surprise in time to deliver a
most happy response to the elo-
quent and inspiring addresses of
welcome given by the presidents
of the two clubs. Refreshments
OF the daintiest description were
served, and each guest was pre-
sented with boutoniere of Cape
Iasmines. A delightful evening
was passed in conversation, during
which time fine orchestra added
to the pleasure by their concord Of
sweet sounds. 1t was hard for
mere newspaper men to break
away from such scene, but they
did away long somewhere il the
small hours of the morning, each
participant feeling as il he had
grown ten years younger, and vot-
ing in his heart that whatever else
he might forget he would always
remember the ladies' Of La Junta
and their thoughtful kindness.
The party was then snugly slowed
away in their rooms down town.
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