Rocky Ford enterprise., 1913-01-31
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CdrIleo ouL III Oil tuo Oil oitdnRSiIleHIS, lhe
appointments were in the most exquisite
taste with all surroundings blending in
harmony. The collation. was in FIVE
oourses-replete, rich in good things and
served as only the charming ladies of this
organization know how.
The toastmaster of the occasion was
Judge Russell. who in his usual happy
manner presented in behalf of the club
Mrs. John Harbart, who is president Of
club and also has the honor of being
president of the International Farm Wo-
mems Congress. and who leaves next
week for Washington. D. c.. to attend a
meeting of the Congress. with parcel
post package containing articles too num-
erous to mention to take with her on her
trip.
Many brief speeches and witty sayings
were INDUCED in and midnight tolled its
only too quick hour before the gathering
thought of drawing the meeting to close,
Over fifty persons sat down to the
bountifully laden tables and it was an
event in the lives of all that will never be
forgotten. Here's to the ladies of the
Country Club and to the, admirable Mr.,
and Mrs. Bowers, May each one and all
live to shine resplendent at many similar
functions.
A most enjoyable meeting of the Rocky
Ford Music club was held at the home of
Mrs. A. H. Beaver on Thursday evening,
Jan. %. Following was the program:
Talk on the Evolution of the Opera ------
Mrs. Beaver.
Women's Chorus
Bridal Wreath, Der Freishutz-We
b Bridal Chorus. ------- -Lonegrin- Wagner
.Knowest Thou the Land?" ?"-----A---
----M -Mignon-Thomas
Miss Beaver
Spinning Wheel Quartet. Martha a-Flotow
Mrs. Peery, Mrs. Hardey,
Mr.. Pollock. Mr.. Johnston
Prize Song, Meistersinger-W Wagner
Mr.. Elser
| Drinking Song. Mr.. Pollock
Some Victor -Victrola records of select
ions from various grand operas.
P. E. O. chapter R. met with Mrs.
Lulu Maxwell on Monday evening. Jan.
2Z. An unusually interesting feature of
the meeting was the reading of letters
from manv nonresident members. Mrs.
T. B. Vaughn. of this city. ana Mrs. w.
A. Blank. of Amarillo, Tex. formerly a
member Of chapter R were guests.
The Country Club held called meet
ing at the home of Mrs. Philo Blinn Tues
day afternoon for the purpose of bidding
farewell to Mrs. L. C Swink, an honored
member of the elIb. who left on Wednes-
day to make her home IN Riverside, Cali
fornia. Besides delightful social ses-
sion, Mrs S~ink was presented with a
handsome souvenir spoon by Mrs. W. M.
Hall who IN most earnest manner voiced
the sentiments of the club in the loss
which they sustained by her removal
from amongst them.
| L Ae w. " ~ Cluu lIltL TIludy 6lltfHOOH
with Mrs. Fred Wallis at her country
home, 4 miles west of town. 1t being
the annual meeting of the club. the fol-
lowing officers were elected: President.
Mrs, Leecing; Secretary and Treasurer,
Mrs. Wallis; Reporter. Mrs. Keenan,.
Two new Iames were presented for
membership. Mrs, Dukate and Mrs.
Wilson, and they were unanimously elect
ed, After the business session a social
hour was spent and delicious lunch SER
we'd. All present agreed that it was a
treat to make visit in the country,
The regular meeting of the O. E, C's
was held Monday at the home of Miss
Mabe Strong. 1t was given in the form
of spInster party. all the girls being
clad to represent their idea of spinster
Miss Rhea Wilson won the prize in telling
the stories of their disappointed love
affairs. Miss Ava DeGroff assisted Miss
Strong in the entertaining. After the en-
joyable contest the guests were served
with puzzle lunch, which nevertheless
was very delicious.
Mrs. John Phenecie Was the hostess of
the o. D. Y. Club on Tuesday afternoon.
A two course luncheon Of delightful ap-
pointments was served. The out of club
guests were Mesdames w. c. Tucker,
F. Y Hauok. R. A. Potter, F. ]. Steward.