Semi-weekly herald., 1914-05-11
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The eleventh annual ball and en-
tertainmsnt given on Thursday even
ing, May 7th. under the auspices Of
Sedgwick Woman,s Relief Corps No.
3, assisted by Sedgwick post Grand
Army Of the Republic, proved to be
one Of the most successful ever un-
dertaken. About 200 people were in
attendance and enjoyed themselves
immensely. The large hall was gay
with patriotic decorations and the
color scheme was also carried out in
the elaborate menu served.
The Presbyterian Mission Circle en-
joyed the gracious hospitality of Mrs.
A. P. Camp on Friday. Mrs. Berri,
who is also the efficient treasurer of
the. society, had charge Of the pro-
gram, assisted by Mesdames Davis,
Myers, Hord. Helm and James Phe-
lney. The study Of the timely topic,
"Immigration,' is proving exceeding
ly interesting. Special phases of the
subject considered yesterday were the
character of the immigrant, tests for
his admission and the Asiatic type of
Immigrant. The trsasurer's quarter
ly report showed the finances to be
in q most satisfactory condition. Mrs.
E. A. Hutchison will be hostess next
month.
Little Ruth Mearns had q birthday
the first day of the week and she in
vited her special friends to enjoy the
pleasures of the occasion with her.
There were games and q whole lot
of very nice things to eat, 40 the
guests had beautiful" time.
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A crowd of Pastime folk who go
in strong for the new dances are
hall Monday night. All the latest
terpsichorean frills will have a part
on the program. A rollicking time is
expected.
A popular Durango hostess who is
paying off an accumulation of social
obligations on very small but frequent
|installmentsi has asked US not to men
ton the events, lest some one who
has not thus far been invited should
feel slighted. If you miss an account
of the affairs on the society page.
please remember we have suppressed
the desire to be newsy in order to
be accommodating.
g When the news of the Barrett.
Hutchins wedding spread over the
town, it was Immediately followed by
q report that Charles Stilwell had
followed his friends example and
gone and done likewise. But those Of
US who have known for years Of his
fixed habit Of stAying single took the
ruMof with the cNstomary seasoning.
It will take more than the Wilsonian
policy Of watchful waiting, we think,
to see an event of that sort mater
ialize with Mr.. Stilwell starring as
the groom.
The 8. H. club {the initials have
not been Allied out for the public
was delightfully."- entertained by Miss
Earhart and Miss Goldie Hooker at
the home Of the latter last Wednes-
day evening. The hospitable home
was In gala attire for the occasion.
A profusion Of pink flowers and
| greenery we're used in the decorations,
A minimum Of sewing maximum of
chatting had . part In the entertain
ment. An elaborate supper was serv-
| cd on. Q table that was exceedingly
pretty IN decorations that reflected
the general color scheme. A May bas-
ket formed the csnterpiece and the
1|vors wsre miniature May baskets
q led with candy. Festoonings were
slspsnded from the chandelier to the
four corners Of tho table. From the
chandelier = May basket was also sus-
pended, In which WAS seated tiny
queen Of the Nay. At the festal
board were seated the Misses Ander-
son, Slater, Edwards, Turner, Biggs
Turner, Farwen, Vandsgrift, Ruffe
Blanchard, Vera Pond, Hill, Anna
Hooker, EArhart, Hooker and Mrs. B.
The Reading club INST with Mrs. A.
r. Mollette Thursday afternoon. The
feature Of the occasion was the club
journal, with Mrs. L. G. Jakway edi.
tor-in-chisf. The magazine was ex-
csedingly clever and interesting in ev-
cry detail.
Mrs. C. P. Utterback leaves fol
Denver Thursday morning to spend
the summer in her pretty home on
Park hill. Her mother is coming from
Indiana to pass the hot weather
months with her.
The Barrstt- -Hutchins wedding prov
the surprise Of the wesk. It was
not the svent but the early date Of
the event that created the surprise
The contracting parties had shown
special prediction for each others
society that usually presages matri.
mony, 70 the wedding was anticipat.
ed In the future. Only the wiseacres
expected It now, and in this instance
the aforesaid wiseaeres were few. The
popular couple are honeymooning al
the brides summer home on the Flor.
ida mesa, where It is understood they
expect TO make their home. II pres.
ont plans 70 not astray their Du-
range friends will give them . warn
reception on the occasion Of theiI
first appearance IN town.
The Monday Bridge club had q very
ploasant eftofuoon with Mrs. G. C