Weekly journal-miner., 1910-02-23

hlppleS or gdleJy nave enllNeneu
 the calm of town life since the be-
 ginning of Lent, and there have been
 many very informal afternoons and
 evenings, where just a few of the
 most congenial friends have enjoyed
 the hourse.
 One of the charming affairs of the
 week took place on Saturday after
 noon, when Mrs. A. L. Smith enter
 tained at bridge in honor of Mrs. J.
 H. Portugal of Walker, who was her
 guest for a few days.
 During the afternoon Mrs. Smith
 was assisted by Mrs. W. W. Ross,
 Mrs. c. H. McLane and Miss Vera
 Moore. The trophies awarded were
 in silver, and fell to the following
 fortunate ladies: Mrs. TIC. Norris,
 highest number of points, for which
 she received a dainty fork; Mrs. W.
 D. Baker won the honors and an alive
 spoon rewarded her skill. To Mrs. Portugal a souvenir spoon was given
 as a memento of the afternoon. A
 dainty luncheon was served, after the counting of scores. The ladies invited to meet Mrs. Portugal were Mrs. R. L. Mason, Mrs. T. G. Norris, Mrs. F. L. Wright, Mrs. O. A. Hesla, Mrs. Harry Colvig, Mrs E. s. Clark, Mrs. J. W. Mines, Mrs. George Y. Andrews, Mrs, E. c. Smith, Mrs. F. O. Smith, Mrs. c. H. McLane, Mrs. G. c. Ruffner, Mrs. E H. Meek, Mrs. E. M. Doe, Mrs. W. W. Ross, Mrs. c. c. Keeler. Mrs. Sadie Overbeck, Mrs. J. R. Lowry, Mrs. G. A. Beach, Mrs. H. G. Coykendall, Mrs. J. M. Aitken, Mrs. W. D Baker, Mrs. Allen Rich ardson, Mrs. H. c. Loss, Mrs. W. V. Watson, Mrs. H. W. Heap, Mrs. J. B. Tomlinson, Miss Agnes Todd of Flagstaff and Miss veva Moore.
 One of the most delightful parties of the week was the bridge party given Saturday afternoon by Mrs. Paul P. Hastings, when she entertain ed in honor of Mrs. George H. Cook. {, At the close of very pleasant after noon the high score prize was award ed Mrs. George H. Cook and the con solation prize was given Mrs. Will jam H. Doyle: Mrs, Hastings had as her guest Mrs. H. D. Aitken, Mrst Leslie B. Larimer, Mrs. A. W. Ed wards, Mrs. George H. Cook, Mrs. J. c. Herndon, Mrs. William H. Doyle, Mrs. J. J. Fisher, Mrs. Thomas c. Job, Mrs. c. A. Peter, Miss Ethel Fisher and Miss Theresa Fredericks.
 Mrs. George H. Cook was the hon. ored guest on Friday afternoon, when Mrs. Thomas c. Job entertained 2 few of her friends at bridge, at her home on North Mount Vernon avenue. Mrs. Job had her home artistically decorated with red hearts, and this decorative scheme was carried throughout, even to the refreshments. Valentine hearts were used for the score cards, and the place cards were valentines. After the serving of delicious refreshments, the prizes for the afternoon were awarded. Mrs. Cook received the guest prize, while the prize for the highest honor score was given Mrs. J. V. Baldwin, and the highest score in points was made by Mrs. H. D. Aitken. Mrs. Job had as her guests Mrs. H. D. Aitken, Mrs. LeRoy Anderson, Mrs. J. V. Baldwin, Mrs. George H. Cook, Mrs. Edward NJ. Doe, Mrs. A. W. Edwards, Mrs. J. J. Fisher, Mrs. Paul F. Hastings, Mrs. 0. A. Hesla, Mrs. NJ. B. Hazeltine, Mrs. J. c. Herndon, Mrs. R. S. Mason, Mrs. Thomas G. Norris, Mrs. Leslie B. Larimer, Mrs. c. A. Peter, Mrs. J. M. Watts, Mrs. Francis L. Wright, and Mrs. Portugal.
 Mrs. Francis L. Wright was a din ner hostess on Tuesday evening, when she entertained a few friends at handsome dinner. Pink carnations and pink candles were used effectively in the table decorations, around which were seated Mrs. Thomas G. Norris. Mrs. Leslie B. Larimer, Miss Mabel Norris, Miss Louise Gibbs and Miss Helen Edwards.
 Monday evening, Miss Mabel Norris very delightfully."- at a swapping party and cards. At the close of a very jolly evening the prizes were awarded MT. David W. Russell. and the consolation was given Lieutenant Meryl P. Schiller strom. Miss Norris was assisted by her mother, Mrs. Thomas G. Norris, and Mrs. J. c. Herndon and Mrs. Francis L. Wright. Those who thor -..l,l,- onso,-od +ba avanincr were tbe