, 1904-02-06
Soda! Happenings

What are you going to yea to the
ball?" and rs your dress ready for the
gym reception" are the ordinary
modes of %salutation between the Lar
present, the form of interrogation de
pending, of course, upon the age OF
those interested. The opening of the
gymnasium, which will take place mex,
Friday evening, is second in interest in
university circles only to the cadet
ball. which will be given later in the
spring. The Masonic ball holds the
center of society interest as the first
notable public event of the season,
and promises a brilliancy commensu.
rate with its Importance, for the gen.
tlemen who fixed the price of the tick,
cts probably overlooked the fact that
feminine fancy would Immediately de-
mand a new and expensive costume to
be in keeping with the character of the
occasion. The motto is, get a new
dress and go and have a good time,
but if you have to wear an old one,
90 and have a good time anyway. so
all the Laramie world will be there.
800
The Gentlemen's Whist club, which
spent so many delightful evenings to-
gether last winter. surprised Mr.. and
Mrs. Welsh at their home last night.
AS will be remembered, the wives of
the members are allowed to go along
and play less scientific games else
where in the house, but each and every
unfortunate woman is put under bond
not to speak a word which might dis
turb the lords of creation. Last night
Mr.. Chaplin substituted for Judge
Carpenter, and four tables whiled away
the hours in the sport so fascinating
to both men and women. An appetiz-
ing lunch had been provided by the
se%lf-invited guests, and it's discussion
proved a fitting finale for a most en-
~joyable evening.
Mrs. Stevens entertained at finch
last Saturday evening. among those
present being DR.. and Mrs. Clark and
Helen, Mrs. S%wigart, Miss Swigart.
Natalie and Farman, Mrs. T. l.. Nc
kee. Lindley and Ray. An impromptu
musical program in which all present
took part, was a pleasant n novel
feature, special credit being given to
DR.. Clark, who made his debut in Lara
ME with a group of %rollicking songs
which delighted his hearers. Light
refreshments were served. Mrs. Clark
will entertain the same party next Sat
urday night.
Mrs. Eggleston entertained the
Whist club very pleasantly Monday ev-
ening. Mrs. Grant will be the next hos
tess.
900
liz SSSSlial Slup i III
afternoon at the home of Mrs. T. L..
Mckee. This club has secured the
services Of Miss Rebecca Cook for an
~accompanist.
A large number of ladies attended
the meeting of the Methodist aid socie-
~ hold Wednesday, aftorpnnn OF tho
home of Mrs. Noah Wallis. but no bust
ness of special importance was trans
acted. On the 18th Mrs. A. B. Pope
will entertain the society.
900
Mr.. and Mrs. J.. w. johnson and fam
lily were at home informally, but very
delightfully."- Thursday evening to a
party of friends, the guest of honor be-
ing MIR. Alvin Anderson of Kansas.
Other out of town guests were Mrs.
John Nelson of Sheridan. Mrs. Fender
CAST of Fort Collins and Albert Sever
son of Virginia Dale. Others present
were Mr.. and Mrs. H. L. Anderson, Mr..
and Mrs. Bailey Cornwell, n Mr.. and
Mrs. f. Prahl. Mrs. John Burns, Mrs.
Wishard and Mr.. Charlie Frazer, Mrs.
Frazer being still too i'll t attend.
Cards, conversation and a good time
generally were the order Of the even
ing. and the most delicious of lunches
was served.
The Browning club spent the not
able dark" evening of the week with
Mrs. Roach. studying Maeterlinck's
THE Intruder" and THE Blind" under
the leadership of Miss Grant. The
next session of the club will be held
with Mr.. and Mrs. Gibson, and Suder-
mann's "Magda" will be read with Mrs.
Hogbin as director.
900
The cathedral guild will meet next
Wednesday afternoon at the home of
Mrs. Lee.
The ladies of the G. /. A. are promis-
Ing to surpass all previous records in