Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1908-01-03
In SOCIAL CIRCLES

There have been a number of sociaI
functions during the past week, in.
cluding card aud other parties, social
dances aud gatherings of various
kinds, making it very pleasant week
for the society devotees.
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Mrs. Fannie Borchort enterta ined
number of her invited friends, at
her home, on G street, New Years
Eve, with cards, Five Hundred being
the leading game 1t was an informal
affair and the guests were treated to
a delightful supper, during the even.
ing's pleasures.
Taking advantage of the holiday
season, Mesdames Y. w. Van Dyke
and H. S. Prescott gave their respect.
i've classes Of the Bethany Presbyter.
ian Sunday School joint party, at
the VanDvke home. on Sixth street.
A charming time was had, amuse.
ments Of various kinds being INDUCED
in and dainty refreshments being
served.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Gumpert enter.
tanned at their home on Second street,
Mob Hill, New Years Eve, on an
elaborate scale. large number OF
their friends. About so guests re.
sponded to the invitations and passed
very enjoyable evening, with whist.
After an exciting, but good natursd
contest, it was..ascertained that the
honors for ladies were carried off by
Mrs Horn, while Mrs. Demaray took
the consolation. With the gentle
men, M Clemens was the winner Of
the head prize, and Geo Fl. Durham
was given the consolation. The
home was tastefully decorated for the
delightful occasion, appropriate holi-
dav decorations being in evidence.
During the evening refrssments were
served. The merry party greeted the
New Year and then took their de.
parture, each one pronounoing the
evening one of unAlloyed pleasure.
The 10th wedding anniversary Of
Mr.. and Mrs willard Chase was
ly observed al "Green Mountain
Home" their home place on lows
street. Wednesday evening. Blu,
the affair was complete surprise te
Mr.. and Mrs. Chase. who had no in
timation, whatever. that anything o.
the kind was contemplated, until q
of their friends and neishbors dropped
in to greet them and wish then
"many pleasant returns of the day. ;
They had previously seen to it that {
bountiful supply Of refreshments wa
forthcoming and fine time was had
the evening passing all too quickl,
for one and all.
Hobart Gilfllan passed the 14ti
milestone of his earthly career, Satur
day and on the evening of that day h
had few Of his boy friends Assem- bl
at the home. on B street, to assist hin
in celebrating the event. Games wer
played, music was had and toothsom
viands were produced in abundance
. Hobart was remembered with a mum
Der Of choice presents.
Master Lester d. Calhoun, the So
! Of Mr.. aud Mrs. Geo. S. Calhoun wa
evidently ANEW Years Gift" for h
had birthday Wednesday,, when th
total number amounted to II. Fror
: O'Clock to $50 he and goodl
:. number of his invited comrades OF
, served the eventful occasion, celebrat
ing in fine style. Handsome remem
brances were given him and the joll
crowd had Grand time. Among tn
many attractions of the evening wa
delicious spread" to which tn
merry makers did ample Justice.
Mrs. Warren Burt had number G
friends gather at her home, Nev
Years Eve, to pass the evening wit
whist and in a social manner.
partook more of the nature of re
union of persons who had formerl
been associated in such doings Mis-
Ruth Dean won the ladies' first priz
} and Miss Chloe Mckenzie consola
tion. In the gentlemen's contest
, Allen Mckenzie carried off tn
honors, with Arthur Denison bringin
up the rear Refreshments wer
served during the evening and
pleasant time was had by one and all
What promises to be one OF the rar