Arizona republican., 1909-10-17
About AM Ph%oenix % People Pe

President William Howard Taft, our chief executive, was the guest oi Phoenix Wednesday for a few hours On his arrival a short reception was rendered him at the capitol, when he was presented to committee of ladies, composed of Mrs. R. E. Sloan Mrs J. H. Kibbey, Mrs. George U Young, Mrs. Edward Kent, Sr., Mrs Lloyd Christy and Mrs. J. F. Cleave- land and the official representatives of the citizenship of Arizona. Follow ing the reception MT. Taft was driven to the city hall, where he made brief address, then past the Center street school to the Indian school, where he gave a short talk. after which the president and party were taken 10 his car near the fair grounds, the train leaving immediately for the north. A brief stop was made in Prescott and the party then proceeded to the Grand Canyon. where pleasant day was spent in viewing the wonders. and where a banquet was given in the presidents honor by Governor R. F. Sloan. Covers were laid for fifty, the guests being representatives of Ari- zOna.
 President Taft and party, accom- panied by Governor Sloan and party. left Thursday night for Fl Paso. where they will meet President Diaz of Mexico. A banquet will be given Sat urday in Fl Paso in their honor.
 The following callender has been is sued by the Musicians club for this years work:
 November 1-Origin and develop ment of the dance: Miss Fannie Peck. chairman.
 December 6-Origin and develop ment of Chamber music; Mrs. Louis Dysart, chairman.
 January 3-Origin and development of the sonata; Mrs. c. c. Hutchinson, chairman.
 February 7-Origin and development of the opera; Mrs. R. NJ. Tafel, chair man.
 March 7-Miscellaneous; in charge of the board.
 April 4-Origin and development of oratorio: Mrs. A. G. Hulett. chairman.
 May 2-Origin and development of the symphony; Mrs. W. E. Deity. chairman.
 Ten minutes -of each meeting will be devoted to current events
 Mrs. W. c. Foster. Chairman.
 
 Tuesday afternoon Miss Elizabeth Adele Bennett entertained the Phi Sigma Kappa girls with an informal sewing party, at which she announced her engagement to Donald Thomas Mcqueen. The engagement came as a great surprise to the many friends Of both young people. Miss Bennett is a daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Frank Bennett and. while having been a resi- dent of Phoenix for only two years, has made a host of friends with her charming personality. Mir. Mcqueen has lived in the valley from boyhood and is prominent both in social and business circles. Those who enjoyed Miss Bennett's hospitality were Miss Hazel Goldberg. Miss Emma Luhrs. Miss Helen Laird. Miss Selma Gold berg Miss Mildred Stacy. Miss Norma Sweeney. Miss Marguerite Gilbert and Miss Marion Doris.
 The first meeting of the Friday club for this season was held last week at the home of Mrs. J H. Kibbey The new members elected were Mrs Sims Ely. president; Mrs. James Nc Clintock, vice president; Mrs. w K James, secretary. and Mrs. R. B. Burmister. treasurer. "The Story of E~r-ar 1uft Aa .hr aT hn oI,,l. for the ensuing year.
 Mir. and Mrs. E. T. Ceilings were the charming hosts of the Neighborhood Bridge club last Tuesday evening The high scores at the game were made by Mrs. c. H. Davidson and D. H. Burtis. The club will meet this week with Mir and Mrs. Davidson.
 
 Mrs. Charles w. Hunter and Mrs George E. Coke were the guests of Mrs. Frank Henney at luncheon Thursday.
 Miss Harriet Hurley is expected home this week from a months visit in New York and Washington.
 Clyde Peck of Santa Paula will be Phoenix visitor for three weeks.
 Mrs. NJ. H. Nolan. who has been visiting her sister. Mrs. Karl Lewis. left last night for Denver. where she will visit some time before her return to Pittsburg
 Mir and Mrs. Lawrence Holden are expected soon and will take a home on North Central avenue for the winter
 Miss Helen Alexander Is visiting friends in Los Angeles. Mir. and Mrs. John l.. Lewis of Pitts burg will arrive tomorrow and spend the winter with their son and daugh- ter, Mir. and Mrs. Karl Lewis.
 Mrs. Lucy A. Phillips will arrive the first of November and spend the win ter with her daughter, Mrs. s. J. Doster. Mrs. Phillips is an old resi- dent of Phoenix, but has not returned since she moved to San Diego six years ago.
 very appreciative audience greeted Miss Caroline Reid Thompson. reader. and Arthur J. Harmon, mandolinist. Wednesday evening in the auditorium