, 1902-11-15

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last Saturday afternoon was an eXcep-
t.unallg interesting me. 'hc program
having bcen arranged under h ef-
irient direction OF Mrs. Lee, who was
the chosen leader. Mrs. Gibson sang
very swcctly two gems from Oily
Speaks-"Long Ago" and April
Rain" She responded to an cnthusi-
astic encore with Nevin's Mighty
lax a Rose" Mrs. Gibson's POPULAR
ty as a vocalist increases with her ev-
cry appearance. Mrs. Knight present,
ed Il brilliant paper on tn" Spanish and
French exploration. Miss Agnes
Wright was prevented by illness from
being present and speaking OF the ear
IIy geography of Wyoming, hut contrib
uted The map she had prepared and 4
p~luf;tahlc discussion was enjoyed con
corning it. Mrs. Lee dealt comprehen,
sively with the record of the Astori-
ans.
The program for future meetings OF
! the Woman's club has been arranged
and follows. It consists this year OF
the study of Wyoming history. alter
mating with subjects of current inter
est selected by the leaders OF the spc-
ciai meetings. The writings of Coutant
and Irving are used as tex books i'll
connection with the study OF the early
days OF Wyoming.
November 29th-Mrs. GARDINER
leader. Topic, Child Labor" Prof.
| Nelson has consented to deliver the
address, which will be followed by a
general discussion.
December l3th-Mrs. Swigart lead
er. Fur Trading Days in Wyoming.
December 27th-Mrs. Clark, leader.
Topic to be chosen.
January 3d-Mrs. Buifum, leader.
The Indian in Wyoming"
900
The prettiest dinner of the week was
given last night by Mr.. and Mrs. L. }.
Lehman to a party of intimate friends,
special guests being Mr.. and Mrs. lvin-
son. who expect to depart next week
for California. Pink was the shade
chosen for decoration, and the flowers,
dainty crepe paper bonbon baskets and
other accessories artistically carried
out the selected color scheme. The
place cards we're eXquisitely ornament
ed with ~handpainted butterflies. Those
partaking of the elaborate menu which
was served in courses, We're Mr.. and
Mrs. ~Ivinson, Mr.. and Mrs. Connor. Mr..
and Mrs. Ernest, Mr.. and Mrs. PASCAL,
Mr.. and Mrs. Lehman and Mrs. Dur
laCher.
Mrs. ]. T. Holiday charmingly en-
tertained the Alpha Circle Monday ev-
ening, the time being devoted to appro-
pirate readings selected by the hostess.
The December session of the circle will
be held with Mrs. Fitch.
900
The Christian Evangelist, published
at St. Louis, offers prizes for reviews
of books, and Mrs. Jessie WEIGH Glib
son received fiattering mention in the
current issue of that publication for a
comprehensive synopsis of THE Vir-
ginian," which was published in full.
The prize was awarded to Charles
Lloyd Garrison, the volume chosen by
him being "The Varieties of Religious
Cxporiap,av b,, Drof VIM JanaS and
the work Of Mrs. Gibson was the only
review of fiction noticed.
900
Miss Laura Lee will spend Thanks
giving in Cheyenne with her grand
mother and sister, Mrs. Gray and Miss
Flora Lee. Mrs. Gray and Miss Lee
will return to Laramie with her at
Christmas and spend the holidays at
the Lee home.
900
Jacques Laramie Chapter D. A. r.
tea party in a suitable manner at the
residence Of its regent, Mrs. Fitch, De.
cember 10th. Mrs. Mondell was chos,
en- alternate to represent the chapter
at the national gathering in Washing
for February. Mrs. Fitch being the
delegate. Miss Harriet Knight of
Cheyenne. recently admitted to this
chapter. was transferred to the Chey'
enne chapter. Miss Knight is now
president of the chapter of the Chill
dren Of the American Revolution re
Gently organized at the Magic City
with n membership of twenty-five. This
juvenile order is directly under the su,
pervision of the d. A. r.
600
Mrs. T. II. Gibson expects to leave
next month for an extended visit in
Cincinnati and Cleveland and posi-
bly, New York. While absent Mrs. Glib
son, who already ranks among the
most charming vocalists in the state,
will take a post graduate course in mi
sic.
The Chic club continued its study Of
China at Mr.. Symon's on Tuesday "
ening. the paper. History 500 to 1900"
being by Prof. Slosson. The failure Of
the electric lights furnished realistic
dark ages but those fortunate
enough to have heard it declare the
professors paper scintilated with a