The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1913-05-06

houses where they were directed to
the picnic grounds. Following a wind
ing road up the banks of Alpheus
creek, the guests came suddenly to a
spot from where glimpses were caught
of the picnic grounds through the
oense trees. Crossing over the little
stream on the foot bridge, they arrived
III most enchanting spot. sheltered
by giant spreading cedar trees and
surrounded by dense birch willows
where Alpneus creek divides, one
branch murmuring softly on the one
side and on the other splashing and
tumbling some rs or 80 feet down over
rocks and lodges and cleaning
through the trees in the sunlight the
spot was veritable picture and the
guests could scarcely take their eyes
from the fairy scene to the heavily
laden tables under the cedars. A big
campfire burned brightly close by
from which came the pleasing aroma
Of coffee.
Everyone partook heartily of the
generous picnic dinner and the re-
mainder Of the afternoon was spent in
wandering happily amongst the or
chard trees and to the many beautiful
spots on this famous scenic ranch.
Mrs. Perrine, always most charming
and gracious hostess, was showered
with expressions of love and apprecia-
ton by the delighted guests.
Several who were present regaled
the other guests with descriptions of
the first blossom party" ever given
here by Mrs. Perrine. That was on
Thursday, April 13, 1905. That was
the first spring for the new city of
Twin Falls and the weather had been
ideal. Blossoms were out early and
the cherry blossoms were all gone by
the last of April. The representative
women Of the Twin Falls tract who
were present at that first party num-
bered less than dozen. Toward the
close of the day the weather suddenly
became threatening and the guests
departed hastily. There was no bridge
across the river at that time but the
big hack was taken onto the ferry and
as they were in the middle of the
river the storm broke with terrible
fury. The horses became frightened
and narrowly escaped backing hack
and occupants into the river. The
wind and current combined to hold
the ferry there for more than half an
hour while the storm ragged. The Per-
rine falls were hurled from the can
yon wall almost half a mile to the
river and dashed back with terrible
force against the wall, making a spec
tacle most interesting at any other
time. Many incidents of other days
were related as the guests rested I'M
der the beautiful trees or on the shady
porches and altogether a day of keen
est pleasure was spent by those who
were so fortunate as to be guests of
Mrs. Perrine. The following is the
list of out-of-town guests, nearly all
of whom were present:
From Burley--Mrs. S. D. Burton.
Mrs. w. D. Kenyon.
From Hollister--Mrs. Homer Crav-
en-, Mrs. Karl Hale Dixon.
From Jerome-Mrs. James Sum-
mers, Mrs. Irene Annette, Mrs. w. B.
Nilsson, Mrs. George Hogshiree.
From ShOshOne-Mrs. A. A. Walters,
Mrs. R. J. Mcmahon.
From Buhl-Mrs. ]. w. Faris, Mrs.
Harvey, Mrs. George Eveleth, Miss
Hinkley; Is ladies of the Guild also
being present.
: From Salt Lake-Mrs. D. S. Spen-
Ger, Mrs. F. B. Robinson, Misses Alice
Crimson, Lucille FRANKIE, Kendall
FRANKIE.
From Hagerman-Mrs. P. S. A. Bick-
ell and daughter