Arizona republican., 1912-12-29
SOCIETY NEWS

The spirit of the holiday season the gayest of gay week ends. So ciety enjoyed Christmas. Hith the poor and needy well remembered the members of the smart set devoted the day to their families and most intimate friends. In nearly every home was the tree, with its gold and bulbs, the predominating feature in the Christmas decoration of holly, mistletoe and scarlet carnations. There were countless dinners that were continued throughout the re- mainder of the week Many preceded the dance of Ye Good lyme club Friday, the same evening that the Bachelors gave their famous stag dinner at the Country club. The gay ety reached it's height, however, last evening in the Cafe Chantant al the Country club Under the direction of Maitland Davies well known fash ionable folk gave a clever perfor- nance It was a brilliant gathering, d Holly wreaths and red carnations were everywhere and each table had it's individual centerpiece of Christ mas greenery. It was impossible to make reservation for all who applied, the seating capacity being limited to I2S. and that full number were pres ent and enjoyed to the utmost the jolly informal dinner and dance that followed Those who reserved tables and entertained groups of six and eight were Herbert Atha, Louis H. Chalmers, Dr. John Bennett, Dwight B. Heard, w M. Seabury, Judge Jo- seph H. Kibbey. Gordon Tweed. E. J. Bennett, Royal Lescher, w. K. James, Homer King, George Hahn, s. w. Higley. Barry Goldwater, Isaac Taft Stoddard, Howard Reed, Power Con- way, Ezra Thayer, Attorney General George Purdy Bullard. Robert Pea body. Tom Trent. Maitland Davies, John Spangler of Mesa and Hugh Marshall.
 Society certainly has more diversi- fled amusements this season than ever before. It has not been such a strictly "card" winter. Bridge has given away 10 dances and dinners and from now on music will be a strong factor in social life. The Sin gers club concert Monday evening al the Woman's club will be a notable event Another keenly anticipated re- cital will take place at the school ot music New Years day, when Eugene Riviere Redewill will give a program of original compositions. Following the well known viOlinist will be his sister. Miss Alice Redewill, the bril- liant pianist. who will give a concert the latter part of the month. A popular addition to the musical con- tingent this year is Sidney Bedding house Although MT. Clearinghouse has sung in public on few occasions he will undoubtedly take more ac- tive part in musical events if he pays any heed to repeated requests. He is a favorite guest at all smart func- tions, and it is to him many an hostess has been indebted for the success of her affair In the recen, vaudeville given by the Womans clut he was one of the start attractions Speaking of attractions, the an- nouncement is made for the first time that David Bispham, Miss Kitty Cheatham and Mischa Elman are hooked" for Phoenix.
 MT. and Mrs. Herman Perry De Mund of CAT North Second avenue demonstrated their hospitality in z delightful manner Christmas wher vstkl T.l,slt- in C dinner. A Christmas tree ablaze with candles and hung with those conceits suggestive of the season, oc- cupied the tables center. The place cards were hand painted and flea tured Santa Claus. Greenery and hol- " Wreaths were festooned about th' walls and made an effective setting for the merry party, which included MT and Mrs. L. l.. Steward, Miss An gie Parker, Miss Hazel De Mund Miss Fay De Mund. Captain P. P Parker, Russell Peabody, William Bertram, Lester De Mund. Jame: Parker and Charles De Mund
 Mir. and Mrs. Henry Myers of S01 North second street gave a Christina: dinner in honor of Leon Wolf O Bellaire, Ohio. Covers were laid foI Mir. Wolf, Mrs. Robert Duga, Miss Gertrude Hannon. Miss Seldie Myers sidney Wolf and Fred Myers.
 
 The c. B. Kings of North Centra avenue gave a family dinner Christ mas. having with them on that oc casion MT. and Mrs. F. A. Goodricl of Los Angeles and MT. and Mrs Homer King.
 Owing to the numerous events scheduled for Saturday evening thu Pooh Bah club postponed its meeting one week and the members will b' entertained Saturday by MT. ant Mrs w G. Hartranft of North Cen tral avenue.