Semi-weekly herald., 1909-01-18

pastor- VINO leaves the first OF thl
week for new charge in the vIctuftl
of Chicago, 1t was charming affaf1
perfect in detail and beautifully man
aged from start to finish.
While the ladies' of the church vsreI
In charge OF the reception. Mr.. Charissl
Stiliwell and Miss Hattie Mashburn
we're host and hostess, graciouely|
turning over sthe palors of the Stra.
ter to Mr.. MorelI and his friends, and
giving all their guests a cordial vel.
come.
For three hours steady stream Of
pepole flowed up and down the stair
way comprising all sorts and cond.
itions OF men The parlors, the two
dressing rooms and the entire hallway
OF the fret floor were thronged. with
an overflow on the stairs, at times.
One wondered where all the tall men
came fron--and all the short ones ike
wise. only the large people were more
conspicuous In the crowd. As one of
the ladies' said, "All the world and his
wife were therel"
There were number of beautiful
costumes, worn by the ladies', az well
as some in no wise remarkable. In
fact, the array was as diversified as
the classes OF peole. No one, however.
seemed TO be caring much about
clothes. 1t was n delightfully."- infor-
mai, chatty. sociable crowd, busy az
possible having good time. or see-
ing that some one else did. and
crowd you would never suspect of
having ever been on dress parade at
formal function.
During the evening number of Du-
rango's musicians added their quota to
the evenings enjoyment Mrs. West
and Miss SENEGAL sang; Miss Goldic
Hooker played her violin; Misses Net
tic Mollette, Helen Balster. and Marie
Cook and Mr.. John Fankhouser, Gave
piano selections. All of the above are
fsvorites with Durango audiences and
last night proved no exception to the
pleasure they are acustomed to give
those who hear them.
In one corner OF the hall a dainty
table was arranged In rose and white.
The flowers were carnations In the
rose shades. relieved with smilax. with
fluffy candle shades OF the same color
Elaborate refreshments were served
Considering the size Of the crowd. pec-
pie were attended to quickly, deity
and with no apparent effort.
The reception was lovely complf
ment to Mr.. Morell. not only on ac-
count OF the perfection of all details
but also the personal regard of people
from so many walks of life. that was
by their presence last ev.
ening. He that would have friend.
must show himself friendly" and we
are inclined to think that the spirit of
good will shown last night, IL but the
reflection of the friendly interest. Mr..
those with whom Re came in contact.
"As in water face answereth to face,
so the heart Of man to man"
At $3.50 last evening. Miss Catherine
B Kerr. daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. r
A Kerr OF the Animas Valley. became
the bride OF Harley Burnham. also
OF Hermosa. The ceremony was per
formed at the residence Of the bride's
parents. by Rev W. A. Bennett, pastor
OF the First-M. Il. church, In the pre-
sence of about twenty five invited
guests, and the immediate families.
The brides brother. Roy. who has been
In Denver for the past two months
returned just In time for the wed
ding.
The house was beautifully decorated
with flowers. The bridal couple stood
in the large bay window Of the living
room. which was banked with lilies
and palms, green and white being the
color scheme. The dining room was
in pink and green. carnations being
used In profusion. The parlor was
white and green.
The bride looked lovely in dainty
lace. Her attendant, Miss
Esther Kerr. wore pretty dress OF
cream batiste. The brides mother
was dressed in a becoming costume
of black and white, fine checked
silk. Mr.. Ralph Luck was the best
man.
After congratulations those present
sat down to an elaborate wedding sup
per, which was triumph Of the culin-
ary art Mr.. and Mrs. Burnham viii
live at Brockside, where the former
has fitted up cosy home for his
bride
The couple received number OF
handsome presents. including cut glass
china and silverware, as well as
check for $500 from the brides faith
err. Mrs. Burnham is well known In
La Plata county, having grown up
here, and attended school In Durango
Mr.. Burnham is a cousin OF A. J.
and Edgar Buchanan, and with Mr
Billings, came here from GAINESVILLE,
Wisconsin, about two years ago. A
few days ago. Mr.. Burnham left Glen
Arbor, the ranch belonging to Edgar
Buchana. and moved to town. his faith
ef and mother accompanying him.
Like other friends. The Herald con-
graduates the young couple on the
happy event. and wishes them the
best Of success In their future undsr'
takings as well as. long life and hap
piness.