The Goldfield news. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1904-1911, 1906-04-20
THE SOCIETY NEWS


pitiously. however. with Mrs. Wing
Aliens luncheon and whist party Mon
day afternoon. The luncheon was
served at four individual tables and
was followed by bridge. The decora-
lions were dainty and effective. remind
ers of California at this season They
were American beauty roses and huge
prize and Mrs. Dufield the second.
price and Mrs. Duffield the second.
The Ave O'Clock tea habit is taking
good hold in Goldheld. The fact was
exemplihed Tuesday afternoon. there
being no special social duty the day
was spent by busy people in returning
calls or making after calls. Not a few
men have taken advantage of the Gus
tom as a generous sprinkling were
evident at a number of the homes.
Wednesday Mrs. Ish held the FIRST
large entertainment which, she contem-
plates his season-the whist party.
There were Ave tables and although 1t
was some time before the ladies could
concentrate their minds or cards the
afternoon was pleasantly though rather
quietly spent. The heart of more than
one was far from Goldheld. Mrs. Lind
received the first prize and Mrs Duff
field consoled herself with the second.
Mrs. Ish was handsome in a princess
gown of light blue.
Miss Kempland rave a child's party
a week ago Wednesday in honor of her
nephew VS. seventh birthday. The decora-
lions were red and white and seven red
and white candles burned brightly on a
huge cake until the young man blew
them out. Master Kempland was FORUM
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many coming from the former family
home in Butte.
The scheme which was being agitated
among the ladies to have bridge whist
at the Montezuma club this Thursday
being ladies day-was abandoned till
some future time. Ladies' night at the
club was also postponed. Mr.. Bragdon,
who is president of the club, deemed it
advisable. in view of the recent coast
line disaster.
The Bragdon-Cook reception sched-
uled for Saturday has been postponed
till next week. From all reports it will
be one of the most elaborate yet given
and will be held at the John Cook home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Raycraft of
Tonopah are in Goldfeld for a few lays
on business for the State Bank of which
he is one of the directors.
The John Donnellans, Tom Robinson.
Mr.. Milton Ish have left for the coast.
Mr.. Louis Bond will leave Saturday
morning.
DR.. Edward Bowes n Mrs. Bowes,
who have leased the DIR. Hammond
house in Tonopah are giving a dance
next week, to which many prominent
Goldfeld eligibles have been hidden.
The Ep~iscopalian Guild which met
Wednesday at Mrs. Withers devoted
the entire afternoon to discussion of
ways and mems relative to the Plum
mer recital which will take place the
seventh of May. The proceeds will be
devoted to the Episcopalian working
fund.
The plans of the Dufields are neces- |
sarily upset and the trip to San Fran
cisco will of course, not be undertaken.
Gowns which were to come from there
now will be gotten elsewhere. The
lingerie, all of which is hand made and
very sheer, comes from Philadelphia,
the former nome of the young lady.
June is surely the month for we'd
dings. Herbert Cook is to be married
on the tenth of tina month. The coy
SOtt"SC VII NC tOAnPlclCu by In6n ana
from all indications will be one of the
prettiest as well as most convenient in
the fashinoable quarter.
The Episccpalians have suffered a
temporary disappointment in the loss of
their pastor, the Rev. Samuel Mills.
Mr.. Mills was suddenly recalled to
Dakota to the bedside of his wife, who
is suffering with pneumonia. 1t is hoped
that with the Improvement of Mrs.
Mills health the minister will be able
to return to his flock. The service Sun
day at which Mr.. Mills will preside will
be held night n morning in the Pres
byterian church.
The exact date for the wedding which
is to be confined to members of the
family and most intimate friends, will
take place some time between the first
and fifteenth of June, the exact date has
not yet been decided upon.
"a large and brilliant reception at
which caterers and decorators will be
given carte blanche will follow.
There has been a remarkable exodus
to Fairview during the past week.
caused partly by the slowness Of the
stock market. Mr.. Lockhart, Joe Duff
field. DR.. Clegg and many others have
gone to look over the field.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Stevens are prepar-
ing to leave camp for Ely. Mr.. Stevens,
who is an interior decorator, sees a
great business opening for himself in
the new camp, Mrs. Stevens will be
greatly missed as her ~vivacity and mu-
steal talent has endeared her to many.
The Eastern Star, of which DIR. Clegg
is president held its bi-monthly Whist
party Friday night. Only Masons, of
course. n their ladies' are eligible.
Every alternating meeting night the
best players receive a prize. Refresh
ments are always served at half after
ten. The committee in charge of the
entertainment comprises: DIR. Clegg,
Mrs. Grimshaw and Mrs. Hunter.
Next Monday. the Esd, Mrs. Geldert
will give a recital in the new
church, for the benefit of the church
and it will no doubt be a social success
as Mrs. Lockhart has the matter In