Arizona republican., 1909-12-28
\ RELATED RECORD
 OF CHRISTMAS DINNERS
Other Homes Where the Day Was
 Observed.

There were plenty of pleasant af-
 fairs Christmas day, that were thor
 oughly enjoyed and were typical of
 the Yuletide season. Probably one of
 the most interesting was the reunion
 which was held at the Galpin home out in the country. Mr. and Mrs. A.
 w. Galpin and family of Phoenix came over Friday evening, and, accompa- nied by Mir. and Mrs. Max Viault and family, went out to- the home place, where they remained until Sunday. They had genuine Christmas dinner, and the jolliest of times for both old and young Besides the children of Mir and Mrs Galpin, Mrs. l.. K. Elm erson, sister of Mrs. Galpin from the east, enjoyed the festivities with them. Will Galpin, who is in Globe, could not attend the reunion, but he sent substantial remembrances to the family, and wrote his regrets at his nonappearance.
 At the J. G. spangler home there was most elaborate dinner, which was remarkably pretty. Beautiful smilax and holly had been sent Mrs. Spangler from California, and this was used with artistic effect in decorating not only the spacious dining room, but the entire house. The table was adorned with a small Christmas tree. and a little Santa Claus. and at the foot of the tree were piled numerous little packages which were distributed with the last course and furnished much amusement. being mostly jokes The dinner was served at noon, but the shades were drawn, and the room it only by the candles on the tree. and in the candlabra. Those who enjoyed the Spangler hospitality were Mir. and Mrs. J. l.. Waring, and Horace w. Lee
 Another dinner which was in the nature of a family affair was held at the J. T. Lesueur. residence, where all the children and the "in-laws" were gathered together with some dear friends for a pleasant day. The guests of the J. T. Lesueurs included w. A. Mcdonald and wife. the J. w. Lesueur family. the Chas. T. Lesueur family. J. Crosby and wife. Mir. and Mrs. Isaac Dana. Miss Vera Richens. Ray Lesueur and Joe Perkins.
 s Mir and Mrs. J. C. Blair also en- tertained at a dinner, which was most elaborate and thoroughly enjoyed. Their guests were MT. and Mrs. J. D. Hobson and sons. Walter and Russell, and Mir. and Mrs. George Weeks.
 Mir. and Mrs Vincent Jones had quiet home dinner with Mrs. Jones brother Arthur Lowery. of Phoenix, as a guest.
 The Henry Petersons made up quiet family party and enjoyed the day delightfully."- with home dinner
 Mir and Mrs Ed Pomeroy enter and Mrs S M Pomeroy at dainty and delicious noon dinner.
 The Clarence Baldwins went to Phoenix and had their Christmas din- ner and day with Mrs. Baldwin's 
 Mrs. M. NJ Connolly also served a dainty dinner to her friends. MT. and Mrs. John Kirkham.
 Mir and Mrs. George Johnson en- tertained Mir. and Mrs. C. F.. Angulo and children and MT and Mrs. l.. w. Sadler and family The day was spent at the Johnson home and the dinner was heartily enjoyed
 MT. and Mrs. c. O. Granger went to Phoenix and spent Saturday and Sunday as the guests of Mir and Mrs Chas. Akers.
 George Young and wife had dinner for the Young family, of which chick en was the principal article on the menu. cooked as only Mrs. Young can prepare if. An unpleasant feature was the calling away of Dr. Thomas l Young just as the party was ready ] -o be seated at the table. He had an | important call and did not get back | Intil o'clock. Otherwise the guests | 'eport pleasant time They were: | hr and Mrs. H. l.. Young. the Dr | rhos Young family and Mrs. NJ. J. i touth and family
 l.. w. StilIwell and his family had | | home dinner spent in a ieisurely | luiet manner with Miss Nora Still | we'll of the eastern states as the only | ,uest.
 The George Bowens dined at the w. <. Bowen residence and entertained :. H. VanAntwerp. although Mir. and 1rs. w. K. Bowen went to Phoenix or the day.