Arizona republican., 1914-03-01

Postponement of "Christopher, Jr. has only served to increase the keen anticipation it has aroused. The uh- certainty of obtaining desirable seats has only added to the zest- Posi- lively no seats will be reserved before the box office opens at the Empress at ten o'clock Monday morning, anu no one will have enough pull u secure his seat before that tlme' They say that they will get good seats because they" have had the foresight to engage newsboys 'o stand in line as early as three o'clock in the morning. Be that as 1t may any number of prominent mairol'9 and clubmen have said they would not trust the matter to anyone anu would be there bright and early to look out for themselves. One en- thusiastic girl said even the gallery would do rather than miss the Country club play. What splendid thing it is that it is to be given two nights, and it is safe to predict the s. R. o. sign will be in evidence for both performances.
 The cast is letter perfect, even the director, Maitland Davies will admit that, so all that remains is the waiting. Rehearsal the latter part ot the week seemed unnecessary, for there was no an hitch anywhere IL only lacked the atmosphere of the brilliantly lighted theatre and smartly goWned audience to complete the wonderful effect it produced. Com ment upon the actors from an anna teur standpoint seems absurd, in view of the fact that they far sur pass the average professional, and 1t may be said in all seriousness that certain members of the cast compare favorably with Broadway favOrites. All of which Phoenix will be able to judge on the evenings of the fifth and sixth.
 The observance of Lent by many members of the smart set will result in the cessation of large affairs. Prac tically every important club has made the announcement that there will be no formal dance during the sack cloth and ashes season, therefore the forty days allotted for repentance will be enlivened only by small luncheons, dinners and auction. The most notable pre-Lenten event was given Monday afternoon when Mrs. John Henry Coles, Mrs. Ira J. Johnson and Mrs. Edward OMalley entertained with auction at the Woman's club. The reception hall and auditorium hearalded springs ap- proach in an effective adOrnment of blossoms. The side lights were yelled in delicate sprays of greenery, the background for a cluster of the pale pink bloom of the almond flower Rus tic baskets held additional evidences of spring A contrasting touch was ob- tained by the basket of yellow roses, placed upon the stage. A delightful feature of the occasion was the musi- cal program by Mrs. Arthur Gibbons Hulett. In her usual charming manner, she sang Rogers At Parting" and God Remembers When the World Forgets" by Carrie Jacobs Bond Mrs. Hulett was among those who assisted in receiving, the remainder of the coterie being Mrs. E. T. Ceilings. Mrs. James S. Griffin and Mrs. W. S. Colds worthy The handsome prizes were won by Mrs. Isaac Taft Stoddard. Mrs. Aaron Goldberg, Mrs. s. J. Doster. Mrs. James s. Griffin and Mrs. T. K. Elvey. Thirty-t two tables of guests were present.
 James Elder who has contributed to the winter's pleasures with a series of delightful dinners, was an host We'd nesday evening at the Country club This was but one of the many attrac- tive affairs given in compliment to out of town Shriners who were here in at tendance at the two days ceremonial session. The occasion was a particu- larly happy one. Violets decorated ef- fectively and dainty cards marked places for Mir and Mrs. w. S. Der mont of Williams, MT. and Mrs. Robert Talley of Jerome. MT. and Mrs p C. Roberts and Miss Sutherland.