Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-11-02

Miss Annie Ramsay arrives from
Denver this evening to remain until
Tuesday morning. OF course she win
be welcomed by her many friends
Mrs. C. + Mcconnell is entertaining
the Ladies' Whist club with a few ex-
tras in an informal way this afternoon
in honor of her sister, Mrs. Richard
Keller. who has been her guest for
several weeks. also Mrs. Fuller of Sill
verton and Mrs. DR.. Sedwick who de-
parts the coming week for Pueblo.
c. J. OiKeefe has resigned the
managership of telephone affairs In
Durango and with Mrs o'keefe
leaves the fore part of the coming
week for Denver. They have not ma
tured plans for the winter but Will put
in the time taking 1t easy and visit
ing Mr.. and Mrs. O'Keefe have been
residents OF our city good many
years and we are 10th to part with
them. but the best wishes of our peo-
pie go with them.
MIS-. GEORGE ~. West entertained
the Ladies' Whist club Tuesday after
noon. there being few invited
guests.
The reception and dancing party at
Vendome hall Thursday evening given
by Mr.. and Mrs, l.. G. Jakway. Mr.. and
Mrs. Reese McCloskey and Mr.. and
Atu nnla - a.
finest social functions in the history
of the town, keeping company with the
parties given earlier in the season
by Mr., and Mrs. s. H. Herr and MIR.
and Mrs, A. p. Camp, and Mr. and
Mrs. r. r. Graham and daughter. Miss
Mamie. The hall was handsomely
decorated in fall costume, and the
many unique arrangements won the
admiration OF all, In receiving the
guests the above mentioned were as
sisted by DR., and Mrs. Sedwick. Al
$50 the orchestra started the first
waltz and soon the room was ono way
Ing mass Of handsome ladies elegant
ly gowned with gallant chevalliers.
Refreshments were served continuous.
ly from 10 o'clock out, thirst being
quenched by choice fruit punch while
of an appetlzing nature salts
fed the wants OF the inner man. This
OF paying social obligations
and entertaining Is proving happy
one and will no doubt be followed by
others equally az delightful during the
winter months. .s-.ss ...a.ss I. :,
Vendome hall presented vastly
different appearance Friday night over
that of the preceding evening. but We
very much doubt II the company OF
Thursday night enjoyed the occasion
to Il greater extent than did the Red
Men, their wives, sisters and sweet
hearts along with large number OF
friends who joined them in a genuine
good time, the occasion being the mas
querade ball given by the Pocahontas
ladies'. The decorations and arrange
ments for this event we're certainly
out Of the ordinary and very charm
ing The lights were muiiied and
gave out a subdued light over forest
scene. There were some ten to If
teen spruce trees on the order OF
Christmas trees, reaching from the
floor to the ceiling, occupying com
positions about the hall. with
Indian tepees scattered here and
there. There were two fire places
with pots bubbling over hot Goals con
tanning sayOry venison for the
knights Of the forest About a quar-
ter of nine the Red Men and their
squaws began arriving and by quar-
ter past fully fifty braves we're sneak
ing through the forest seeking prey
with tomahawks and bow and arrows
Then the music started the inspiring
Indian dlrge and bucks and squaws
INDUCED In an old-time war dance In
an amusing incident and was greatly
enjoyed by $50 to 200 spectators The
costumes partOOk of sure enough In
dian and DISCUSSES were perfect Lat
er in the evening a Moqui Indian
snake charmer spent an hour circling
about with all kinds OF snakes en-
twined about his or her form. as the
reporter did not learn the name OF the
one incorporating. After the Indian
ldHet we Hf)pi WhS Cltdfeu vi lHt iDi-
est and regular dancing commenced.
In about an hour masks were removed
and the floor was crowded until long
after midnight, being after O'Clock
before the merry scene closed. Those
having the masquerade In charge can
certainly feel elated over Its success,
both socially and financially.
The Chapter Of St Andrew enter
tanned few of their friends at cards
at ct. Marks recfory last night. About
twenty young people enjoyed the even
ing until late hour. Mesdames Mar
garet Chase and j. X. Scovill were in
charge Of the refreshments.
The Womans club will meet Mon
day evening, Nov. in the new club
rooms on Second avenue. Board meet
Ing at 1880 and regular club meeting
at s o'clock.
The Christian Endeavor Society OF
the Presbyterian church was enter
tained at the residence of Mr.. and