Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-24

<<4Ao Hhe Out.
The cleverly worded invitations,
just issued by the Elks for next Fri
day night read as follows: "You are
going to the Elks mite out May 2s,
1915, because you're invited.
First, show at Gem theater, 8 to .
p. m. Next hike to Elks club.
If your feet itch you can dance at
RedInen hall.
If your fingers itch you can play
Rummy or Kelly Pool at the club.
If you're hungry, lean up against
the Dutch Lunch in the lodge room.
Your Elks card pays the freight.
Be at the Gem theater at p. m.
and hear the German band.
Entertainment Committee.
P. s. Don't forget to bring the
ladies'.
Engagement of Another County
School Teacher.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Idle announce
the engagement Of their daughter,
Eva Alma, to Mr.. Oscar Ernest Day.
The wedding will be solemnized at
the home of the BRIDES parents in the
Animas valley Wednesday afternoon,
May 26, at 2:30. Miss Idle has been
numbered among La Plata county's
successful teachers for the past two
years. She is most estimable girl,
held in highest respect among her
many acquaintance. Mr.. Day is a
son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Day. He is
one of the county's substantial farm
ers. Both young people were born
and reared in the Animas valley, and
both are members of well known pio-
neer families.
Young Matrons' Sewing Club.
Regardless of the unpleasant wealth
er which prevailed here Monday ev-
cry member Of the Young Matrons'
Sewing club made the trip to the E.
]. Myers ranch in the Animas valley
to partake of the hospitality of Mrs.
Myers. In addition to the club ladies'
the guests were the Mesdames Bry-
ant, Lane and Webb.
Engagement Announced.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. F. Werner, of Ig-
nacio, have announced the engage
ment of their sister, Miss Georgia
Little, to Mr.. Royal L. Mann. The
splendid young people have hosts Of
friends and well wishers. It = un-
derstood the wedding will occur at an
early date.
To Make Trip to the Coast
Miss Mary Bryant, who had charge
of the department reading work in
the Phoenix, Ariz., schools this year,
leaves that city Monday for Califor-
MIA to spend few weeks at the ex-
position. Her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
W. II. Bryant, of the Animas valley,
expect her home the latter part Of
June.
KensingtOn Club.
Mrs. F. d. Burns was the hostess
of the Kensington club Thursday
afternoon. Beside the club members
the guests were the Mesdames Spring
er and Myers.
Dinner in Honor Of Miss Phelan.
Mrs. l.. A. O'Donnell of Oxford en-
teriained at dinner Sunday compliment
tary to Miss Phelan, who is to be one
of the June brides. A color scheme
of pink and white was effectively car
ried out. A brides cake ornamented
with bridal party in miniature
formed the centerpiece. White satin
ribbon streamers extended to the cor
ners of the table. Covers were laid
for eight.
Informal Dinner.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Clark were the
dinner guests of Mr.. John L. Mcneil
Monday evening.
Visiting Uncle.
Miss Winifred Wilson, of Fort
Wayne, Ind, is visiting her uncle,
William Vale, vice president of the
First National bank.
Wedding Anniversary.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Soens celebrat-
ed their twenty-eighth wedding ami
yersary Tuesday by extending their
hospitality at dinner at Trimble
Springs. Their guests were their
four sons. billy" Frank, Adolph
and Carl, Mrs. Ralph Shaw, Miss
Lottie Ambold. Miss Pearl Scherer