Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-28
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social gatherings except the two dane
ing parties at Vendome hall Thursday
and Friday evenings. but now that the
Christmas rush is over we understand
several interesting events are sched-
uled the coming week and early in
January the young ladies' will lead on
with a leap-year party which promises
to be carried out In swell shape. as
Durango young ladies' never do any
thing by halves.
The dance given Thursday evening
by the Modern Woodmen OF America
was all that could be desired by the
most ardent members of the order
The large hall was crowded early In
the evening md the merry dance con
tinucd until after O'Clock In the morn
ing The floor was In good shape and
with four pieces of music 1t was an
easy task to glide about :he room
The hall was handsomely decorated
with many coiors for the occasion and
a pleasing feature was the subdued
and mellow light produced by encas-
ing the electric light globes with Chi
nese lanterns. On one side was
large painting depicting woodmen OF
the forests pursuing their vocations.
There were other notices and many
pictures in neat frames to break the
monotony of the walls. COMMITTEES
were on hand looking after the pleas.
ure of the many guests. The arrange.
ments for serving the dancers with re-
| freshments at Pierce Bros. restaurant
were simple and over one hundred
| people were provided for oysters be-
| ing served in several styles, along
with other good things to tickle the
palate.
| The real society event of the holl-
lay season was the Entire Nous dance
At Vendome hall last evening which
was attended by upwards of sixty cou.
| pies. An invitation was extended to
all old members who had not Joined
IN this years gatherings, along with
others who only occasionally turn out
10 such affairs, which resulted In the
.arge attendance. Ninety per cent of
the ladies were out in fun evening
iress. soodly number of new and
! charming gowns being observable.
| Christmas JOY was depicted on the
;ountenances of all and all went In to
make the most of the occasion Four
pieces OF music furnished the inspira
don along with a large jar of fruit
md claret punch. lemonade etc. AT
eleven O'Clock refreshments were
served under the supervision and ser
vice of a delegation OF st. Marks
Guild ladies' and for a couple of hours
delicious coffee, sandwiches, pickles.
etc. were INDUCED in. In this con
nection the club management made a
ten-strike when they contracted with
St Marks Guild to furnish refresh
ments for the winter. 1t Is well
known that the members of the Guild
are good cooks, and when they are
back of anything of this character do
no be afraid to partake literally. 1t
was two O'Clock when the last waltz
was played, and fully thirty couples
were on the floor when the last strains
ended.
The next event Of interest to the
general dancing public will be the an
nual Firemens' dance New Years eve
The fremen have arranged to decor
ate the hall tastily and provide every
thing that win lend enjoyment to the
occasion. The department gives these
annual balls to provide little things
ibout the premises that are necessary
md their good work is always appre-
ciated by large attendance, conse
quently we predict the usual crowded
hall when the old year will be danced
Jut and the new one in. Make up
your mind TO attend.
Miss Annie Ramsay arrived from
Denver last evening TO enjoy the hol.
day season at home, and ii may be
modestly said that Miss Annie always
receives cheerful greeting She was
accompanied by Miss Edith Wey-
mouth, a Denver young lady friend.
While the train was late 1t did not
make the bonnuful dinner and the
party of young people around the Ram.
say dinner table less attractive. The
TWO ladies' will remain until the morn
ing after New Years
|
Denver Thursday evening to remain
until after New Years with her moth.
er and her sister. Mrs A. l.. Richey
These holiday meeting of friends and
relatives is certainly pleasure, and
we are certain Miss Rank will enjoy
her ten days in our city.
|
One of the pleasing events-at least
to two people-took place Christmas
day at the residence of MIR. and Mrs
X. p Nicholas. when Rev. r. Sander
son pronounced the words that united
In wedlock Mr.. A. Bausman and Miss
Alta G. Munyon. both OF Silverion
The bride has been the guest Of Mrs
Nichols for some weeks and made
many friends in our city. The groom
is a young man with bright prospects
and has cosy home at Silverton for
his bride. The Herald extends con
gratulations.
There were numerous dinner par
ties at private residences yesterday
which were heartily eniOyed by the