Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-21
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SOCIETY

Dtnnex.
MIR. Ida Benson gave a dinner
Wednesday 1t the Weaver home for
The ladies who are numbered among
he'd most intimate friends. Those
who shared the pleasures Of the oc-
cAsion were the Mesdames, Ambold
Schumacher, Whitaker, Skoog, Kin
derman, Lingenfelter, Mckinney,
Weaver and the hostess.
Pleasant Evening.
Rev. and Mrs. Charles Burgoon, who
returned from their trip to Europe
Wednesday evening, were pleasantly
surprised Wednesday night. The
young people who comprise the mem
bers Of st. Marks choir came in n
body and spent the evening with
them.
Monday Bridge.
Mrs. Charles Snyder was the host
ess Of the Junior Monday Bridge club
this week. Only members were pres
ent to enjoy the spirited games.
Monday Bridge.
Mrs. Reese McCloskey was the host
ess Of the Monday Bridge club this
week. All members except the new
ly elected one. Mrs Charles Herr,
were present. Mrs. Lingenfelter play
ed as substitute for her.
Eighty fourth Birth Anniversary.
Thursday was Mr.. A. R. Lewis
eighty-fourth birthday, and one of
the features that marked the date
was perfectly appointed o'clock
dinner given in his honor by his
daughter. Mrs. Bird, and his grand
daughter, Miss Ruth. A large bunch
Of flaming red roses and carnations
formed the centerpiece. All sorts of
good things had part in the elab-
crate menu served. During the last
course birthday cake with eight and
four lighted candles was placed in
front Of the honor guest. Not one
present but recalled the Importance of
forty Of these years, the time he has
spent here, was to our county's his
tory. Conversation and cards were
the after dinner diversion. The topic
of mutual interest was aye Olden
Times," when Durango was in its in
fancy, and many were the thrilling
adventures related. Many friends call
ed during the day and evening to
shower the interesting octogenarian
with remembrances and best wishes
that he might live to celebrate
the day for many years. Those who
shared the pleasures of the dinner
party festivities were Judge and Mrs.
McCloud, Mr.. and Mrs. John Coston,
Mr.. and Mrs. A. E. Knapp, Miss Nell
lie McCloud, T. E. Bowman and MIR.
and Mrs. Lewis.
Dancing Party That Was An Event
With Young Set.
Last week we omitted to mention
the party given by Frank and Tai
bot Smith which was held on the
Saturday evening previous and was
attended by thirty Of the younger So
ciety folk. The Smith home was the
scene of the affair. Assisting Mrs.
Franklin Smith in the capacity of
chaperon were the Misses Turner, Ed
wards and st. Claire and Prof. Fraser.
The festivities commenced at and
continued until 11:30. Throughout the
evening punch was served.
Dinner in Honor of Three Popular
Western Colorado Power Company
Boys
Rowe Pingrey, who is known as a
prince Of entertainers, was host at
dinner at his -hospitable home last
night for three very popular members
Of the Western Colorado Power COM
pany, Messrs. Clay, Parkinson and
Baker, on the eve of their departure
for Montnse, where they will make
their permanent headquarters. The
table was loaded with choice viands,
in addition the affair was fittingly
described as feast of reason, merri-
ment and conviviality. Around the
festal board were seated the Messrs.
Clay, Parkinson. Baker, Johnson,
Rucker, Moody, Black and the host.
Bowling Party.
Miss Marguerite Jackson was the
pleasing hostess at bowling party
Tuesday evening. Mr.. and Mrs. Earl
Barber were thu chnperns and the
other participants were the Misses
Erna Kellenberger, Florence Bauser,
Angie Hayden and Nettie Thompson.
and the Messrs. Sam Monberg, DR..
Dean, ole Turner and Miller. After
the bowling stunts the company went
To the jackson home. where delicious
eats were served.
Victim Of 4 Surprise Party.
A party Of ladies who have been
residents of Durango for many years