Semi-weekly herald., 1915-03-01

tanned a company at card party
wednesday evening. Those enjoying
her gracious hospitality were the
Misses Austin, jackson, Anderson,
Ruth Searcy and Lille Harris, and the
Messrs. Bruner, Blow, Rucker and
John Harris.
Leave for California.
Mrs. A. l.. Fisher and son Ned de-
parted this morning for Alameda,
their new home in California. On
the way they will visit Mr.. Fishers
parents in Grass Valley.
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Richard Macomb Improving.
Richard Macomb, who has been hav-
ing rather long siege with rheuma-
tism, is improving, but is still con-
fined to his bed.
Reception for Father John White.
The Knights of Columbus Thurs
day evening gave reception for
Rev. Father White, the new rector
Of st. Columbas church. A large
number of parishioners were present.
In his address, which was one Of the
features of the affair, Father White
expressed his appreciation to the or
ganization for the courtesy and also
for the splendid attendance.
Luncheon for Miss Catherine
Weightman.
On her return from short visit
on the Florida mesa ranch, Miss
Catherine Weightman was treated to
a complete surprise, where she found
herself the honor guest at a luncheon
given by her sister, Mrs. Walter
Weightman. The entertainment was
on Monday, just two days before her
birthday anniversary, and in keeping
with the date, everything was effec-
lively done in designs suggestive of
Washington and in patriotic colors.
The napkins were folded in tent
shapes and from the top of each a
tiny flag waved. Miniature hatchets
were used for place cards. The quaint
nut boxes were in red, white and blue.
An immense bouquet of spring flow
ers formed the centerpiece. The din
ing room was darkened and candles
with shades decorated in hand paint
ed cherries, cast soft glow over all.
Gathered around the tables were the
Mesdames Charles Griffith, Fred Grif-
fifth, Robert Sloan, A. w. Ayres, A. F.
Hutchinson, A. W. Robbins, S. G..
Wall, the Misses Florence Salabar
and Reda Griffith, the guest of hon
or and the hostess.
Home From Philadelphia.
Mr.. S. S. Sloan returned Wednes-
day morning from Philadelphia, where
he had been for number of weeks
undergoing treatment.
To Visit in District of Columbia.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. B. Whitaker are
planning an extended visit with rel
atives in the District of Columbia
shortly.
Departs for New Home.
Mrs. A. C. Arnold, who had been
the guest of Mrs. E. Fl. Burdick for
a fortnight, departed for her new
home in Clenwood Springs Sunday
morning.
Reading Club.
For two weeks past the Reading
club has met with Mrs. A Rex Mol
lette. The programs proved to be
the most interesting the club annals
have recorded for many moons. Last
Thursday, the semi-annual journal
was the feature of the occasion and
this week an original story written
and Illustrated by Mrs. L. C. Jakway.
1t was exceedingly clever and brought
fourth no end of favorable comment.
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In the Social Whirl.
FORMER iyur"'eo Peopie III oai'
Lake write us that Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas Callaghan are domiciled in
"The Meridith" and Mrs. Callaghan,
she who was Miss Angie Hayden, is
taking her place in the social life of
the city. In Durango, she was one
of the acknowledged leaders of the
younger set, but wherever she has
cast her lot, her interesting PERSONAL
ity, clever conversation and unselfish
spirit have won her hosts of friends
and made her popular with people in
all walks of life.
Pastime Dance.
The Pastime club folk had another