Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-01
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SOCIETY
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A surprise party was held We'd
nesday afternoon at the home Of Mr..
ard Mrs. George McCorkle IN honor
Of Mrs. wayiand Bailey. who departs
one week from Thursday for Amarillo,
Tex, to visit her relatives and later
the family will locate permanently
u Fresno, Cal. Those present were
the Mssdamss Dobbins, Peterson, Roy
Goodman, White, Mason, Kight, Frsnk
Goodman, McNickles, vinton, PEN
nington, Hussey, Nicholas, McCorkle,
Bailey, George Goodman, Pryor, Mrs.
H. H. Miller Of Topeka, Kas., the
Messrs. McCorkle, Bailey and Rev.
D. p. Gaines, and the Misses Smith,
Marjorie vinton. Helen White, Lucille
Pennington, Catherine Pennington and
Bertha Peterson. Each brought with
them a poto Of themselves taken In
their younger days, and the guessing
Of the identity Of each picture furnish
cd much amusement.
II fell to Rev. D. P. Gaines 10 de-
liver the formal farewell address and
among other things he eulogized Mrs.
Bailey for her faithful church work
in Durango for the past nine years,
and declared she would be greatly
missed, not only as church worker,
but also as friend. He expressed
the deep regret Of all for the de-
parture of such worthy people from
our midst. On behalf of the Social
circle and the Missionary. society of
the Baptist church he presented Mrs.
Bailey with handsome nickel-plated
percoiator. Though greatly surprised
she expressed her appreciation in a
few well chosen words, saying as she
slipped the coffee made from the per-
colator she would certainly remember
the kindness of her many Durango
friends.
Later dainty refreshments were
served consisting of cake and ice
cream. All departed wishing Mr.. and
Mrs. Bailey and family much success
and happiness in their new home.
A very enjoyable evening was spent
by the Ladies Of the Maccabees Wed
nesday evening in honor Of the return
Of their commander, Mrs. A. NJ. An.
heier, who has been in Denver fol
three weeks, attending the Great
Council of the Degree of Pocahontas
where she was elected to the heat
office Of the state. After the regular
meeting of the lodge, delicious ice
cream and cakes were served. Tn,
prize for regular attendance for July
was awarded to Mrs. Gene Andrews
a pair Of beautiful crocheted slippers
Thirty members and visitors wer,
present.
Miss Ruth Lyon of Calumet, Mich.
was the guest of honor at a 9:3'
breakfast, Tuesday morning, given b.
Mrs. X. A. Gagg at her home.
Friday noon, Mrs. w. M. Gibsor
gave most delectable luncheon Al
her palatial home on the Boulevard
Those present who enjoyed her gra
cious hospitality were Mrs. Miller
Mrs. Madame Perkins, Mrs. Charlie.
F. Herr, Mrs. Frank Eldredge, Mrs
D. F. Day, Mrs. Vest Day Of Ouray
Mrs. George E. West, Miss Clara
Herr and Miss Isabelle Harris.
Mrs. George E. West entertained al
dinner Thursday evening, in her new
ly erected and beautiful home, Mr.
and Mrs. Charles E. Herr, their daugh.
ter, Miss Clara, and their son Howard
who repart for San Diego, Cal, in the
morning, and Mr.. and Mrs. B. W.
Ritter.
Friday evening Mrs. A. J. Robin
Of Fifth avenue entertained party
"a young peoples party-in her gra-
cious manner.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. Clark are en-
joying a visit to them of Mr.. Clark's
brother, Charles Clark, from Greeley,
Colo.
Mrs. Rucker, mother Of Keith Ruck-
er of the First National bank, enter
tanned at dinner, at her present home,
the Newman residence ON the Boule-
ward, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles E. Herr
and their daughter, Miss Clara Herr
and their son Howard
Last evening, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Eldredge entertained informally at
dinner, Mr.. and Mrs. John C. Herr,
who have just returned from Socorro,
N. M.
Mrs. Frank Eldredge gave a lunch
con Monday afternoon at 1880 at her
home on the Boulevard. Those pres
ent were Mrs. Charles f. Herr, Mrs.
Rucker, Mrs. John L. Mcneil. Mrs.