Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-01-04

AS prophesied In Thursdays Herald
one hundred or SO. calling on the case
hardened bachelor. Mr. c. H. Peters
found him prepared TO do the honors
of the day. Mr.. Peters takes such care
OF his handsome bachelor quarters
that few have had the privilege OF Wis
iung them. Talk about your prim
old maids having everything in apple
pie order Well. they are not in il
with our friend Peters. and II some
girl doesn't steal him this year we
| will put leap year down as failure.
| Floral decorations were missing but
in their stead was a feast for the eyes,
the handsome pictures which adorn
the walls. the work of Mr. Peters. who
is an expert amateur in this line. hay-
ing been awarded prizes where his
pictures have been on exhibition. Mar.
,, Peters was all grace In receiving the
guests and serving refreshments in
which he was ably assisted by Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred w. Strater. Mr.. Peters.
you had better lock your doors the
rest of this year.
wound up the evening with our Scotch
friend. Dave Ramsay. Mr.. Ramsay did
not keep open house but following the
custom of his hardy race for genera
tions. he remained at home to con-
verse with acquaintances who might
drop in. and he was able to serve Just
the same refreshments as in the high
lands of the native heath--New Year
Short Cake This was received by Mr..
Ramsay the day before from Chicago
where it was made by celebrated
Scotch baker Rheubarb wine for
those who desired was also on the ia
Bile. 1t was a treat indeed.
The New Year receptions were ap-
propriately ended by the young men
receiving at the Allen residence enter
tanning company of young people at
razzle-dazzle after the festivities of the
day were over, singing and instrument
al music concluding the delightful
evening. The same decorations pre-
vailed as during the afternoon and un-
usual mirth prevailed. several public
proposals being made. all being TAX
en- either under advisement or placed
on the waiting list-it was so sudden,
you know. There were eight tables
and when the games closed refresh
ments were served. The prizes were
appropriate to the occasion. For in
stance. Dan MacLean. who won first
prize, was presented with powder box,
Miss Dyer with a shaving brush. while
the BOBBY winners, Miss Honor Breen
and Mr.. Frazier can set up game OF
marbles. Those present were;
Misses Fagerland. McCloud. Kath-
crime and Eva Weightman, Ralli, Nc
Adams. Phillips. Jean and Ada Smell
GER Weymouth, Melville, Anna and
Margaret Ramsay. Dyer. Kirkbride.
Graham. Honor and Bessie Breen, Ter
rill. Pendleton, Sloan and Shackleford,
md Messrs. MacLean, Frazier, Her
rick, Turrill, Brown. Weightman, Tig
nor. Frank Sheets. Hart. Pingrey. AL
EN-. Ritter. Kirkpatrick. Ayers. Lane,
md the entertainers. Messrs. Sackett,
Herbert. Clarke. Berri. Thompson.
Leisenberg and Allen.
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small party at tea Thursday after
noon.
Mrs. F s. Balster entertained a par
ty of ladies with euchre Monday.
Mrs. McCanna entertained a com
pany of ladies and gentlemen Thurs
Iay ayanipp uifh Haartg
There was watch party" at the
Presbyterian church Thursday night.
Mrs. NJ H. Ferguson entertained
small company Monday afternoon.
The party at Trimble Springs last
evening was attended by just 4s cou-
pies. The Animas valley contingent
first dance of the new year. We city
jays think we have good times occas
ionally, but we are not in 1t with our
country friends. At midnight boun-
tiful supper was served and then dane
ing was resumed and 1t was getting
well towards morning when the last
strains died cut.
All is excitement among the young
ladies' in charge of the leap year ball
slated for Wednesday evening of next
week. And the excitement is not con
fined to the managers but all the fair
sex who are on the list. And then
some. The gentlemen are excited
OF course there will be favorites -
some whose programs will be filed
to overflowing-jus like new beauty
captivates the boys. And then there
will be others-on the waiting list.
But it's all in the cards and there is
going to be fine time sure enough
The Modern Woodmen Of America
will celebrate the twenty-first ami
versary OF the order at Vendome hall
on Tuesday evening of next week, in
vitations being out for the event
Miss Lena Brindle and Miss Letta
House returned last evening after an
absence of just eight days. leaving Du-
range Christmas morning. They WIS.,
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