Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-06-27


cess We're taken, and in addition Mrs
Kerr served homegrown strawberries
and cream. The picnic was on the
spacious lawn of the Kerr home. and
\ Mrs. Kerr was assisted in entertain
ing by her sister, Mrs. Holder The
party returned to town about O'Clock
in the evening, all tired but happy
The progressive high five party
given by the Ladies of Pocahontas at
Red Men hall Monday night was a
very enjoyable affair. After the award
ing of prizes an impromptu dance was
INDUCED in.
Another one of those enjoyable
dances in which the Animas valley
ranches are wont to indulge was
held last night at Hermosa hall Good
music, delicious refreshments and a
fine time.
| The concert and ice cream social
given under the auspices of the Ep-
worth League of the Grace Methodist
Episcopal church, which was given
|
parsonage. was one of the very delight
fu affairs which that League so often
gives to the public. The opening num-
ber. a piano solo by Byron Eddy. was
executed in his best style, that alone
being compliment sufficient to Du-
range audiences. Vocal solo, For All
| Eternity" rendered by Mrs. j. S. Tur-
man was received with merited ap-
plause "Fleeting Days" a vocal solo
was next on the program. and was
greeted with great pleasure, as it was
sung in Mrs. Charles Snyder's most
charming and correct style. Solo, An
swer" sung by Mr.. A. c. Sloan, was
an old favorite and eXqusitely sung.
| He answered to an insistent encore.
and sang Love is Forever and Day"
This was followed by mandolin solo
by Miss DAWN. Solo. Angels Seren-
ade." by Miss Bertha Seybold, with
| violin obligato by DIR. Stillians, was
-llstened to with rapt attention. Reel
tatiun, by Mrs. Ireland, was full of
fun and humor, and well delivered.
Solo, Absent" by Pearl Pendleton,
was received with the pleasure she al
ways affords her audiences. The solo
by Mr.. VIII Lewis simply carried with
IA perfect storm of applause, and he
was kind enough to sing as an encore,
Hearts and Flowers" Violin solo by
| Dr. Sillians. made one feel he was
a perfect master of the viilin, which Of
all instruments Is most like the hu-
man voice THE Swallows" vocal
solo by Miss Bessie Lake. was met
with such enthusiasm that she per
force responded by singing, Good
Night" and as hers was the last num-
ber on the program it was particularly
appropriate. The accompanies, Prof.
York and Miss Visa Lake, made their
usual success at such occasions. and
deserve great compliment. After the
conclusion of this delightful program
the audience repaired to the lawn and
enjoyed social converse and also the
refreshments prepared by the ladies
of the League. There were about two
hundred present, and everyone pro-
nounced it decided success.
Miss Edith Cram entertained few
friends at dinner party last even
ing at her home ON Third street.
Mrs. L. Ashback and her sister. Miss
Elizabeth Jackson, gave kitchen
shower In honor of Miss Anna Mel
vile Wednesday morning from to
l2 at the home of Mrs Ashback on
the boulevard The kitchen shower is
something of a novelty in Durango,
! t.. Mnl.
vile by her friends were just as ne
cessary, and many of them more so,
| than articles of linen shower. Miss
Melville was compelled to guess at
what each package was before II was
unwrapped, and her friends had
brought everything from mousetrap
to sausage grinder. The hours were
spent mostly on the beautiful lawn.
| where sewing on kitchen towels and
things was done, while the work was
enlivened with conversation. A hot
luncheon was served on the lawn. Fol
lowing are the names of those pres
ent: Misses Melville. Marshall, Tur-
rell. Taylor, Weightman, Phillips,
Never, Sites. Stilwell, Newman, Ra'
der. McCloud, Daniels and Rail-; Mes
danes Ferguson, Hayden Chapman,
McCanna. Ritter, Blanchard, Kaufman,
Chartrand and Mcneil.
Mrs. W. S. Pickerill gave hand
kerchief shower last night in honor
of Miss Anna Melville. Whist was
played during the early part OF the
evening after which a luncheon was
served. The menu and decorations
were carried out in green and white.
A number of rhymes had been pre-
pared, and songs selected suitable for
the occasion, which greatly enlivened
the gathering Many beautiful hand
kerchiefs were showered upon the
guest of honor. The following were
present: Miss Melville. Eva Weight |
man. Mary Graham, Gladys Dyer. Mar
garet Ramsey. May Sloan, Edith Rail-,
Lena Newman Mesdames Spangler,
c. G. Perkins, Hayden.
Mrs. l.. ~ Ja.-way entertained the
Whist club Tuesday afternoon.