Semi-weekly herald., 1915-05-17

umba's church the morning Of June
Tho second at half past O'Clock. Miss
Phelan Is one Of Durango's most ac-
girls and is held in high
est regard by all who share her &C.
luaintance. She possesses a pleasing
that has won her many
friends. Mr.. Foley is a progressive
young business man who has bright
future in store. He is city clerk Of
and manager Of the Foley
Brothers Commission company, an i'm
portant business firm in San Juan
county. It is understood several east
ern people will be here for the we'd
ding.
Durango Girl Making Splendid Rec
ord In Chicago Art Institute.
Miss Dorothy Perkins, daughter Of
F. C. Perkins, has spent the last two
years studying art, one year in Brad
ley Polytechnic Institute at Peoria,
and the second year in the Chicago
Art Institute. Miss Perkins gradual
ed from our high school in 1911, and
received her preliminary instruction
in art from our local teachers. She
showed marked talent in that direc-
ton, and she is making a good record
for herself in the higher institutions,
having stood highest in illustration
in class of over fifty students. She
will take another year in Chicago
studying in her chosen line.
Downs McCloskey and Waugh Hag-
gart are on their way home from
California, where they attended Le-
land Stanford university this year.
The Monday Bridge club enjoyed
the hospitality of Mrs. A. Hahn this
week. Beside the club members the
guests were the Mesdames Eldredge,
Wingate and Tyler.
At the meeting of the Civic club
held this week, the resignation of Mrs.
A. F. Hutchinson as vice president
was accepted. The election of her
successor was left until after the re-
turn of the president, Mrs. Ella Nc
Lellan. After transacting business
the ladies spent the afternoon making
bandages for the hospitals in the war
zone.
Mrs. H. A. Lingenfelter was the
hostess of the Wednesday Bridge club
this week. Only members were pres
ent.
Mission Circle.
Mrs. ]. A. Coppinger entertained
the Presbyterian Mission ladies Fri
day. An interesting hour was spent
discussing two great movements OF
today, the playground movement and
the child labor movement. A delight
full social hour followed.
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Busy Cupid.
We have evidence that Cupid has
been. very active in educational lines
in La Plata county the past year
More than one Durango teacher is
wearing a solitaire, and it appears
others will do so at an early date. II
is whispered on the Q. T. that three
widowers, one from an adjoining coun.
ty and two residents of Durango have
lost their hearts to charming Duran.
60 educators, but the romances have
not developed to the diamond ring
stage at yet Who are the schoo
ma'ams, you ask. Well, Dame Rumol
says all of them teach on the south
side of town, but the high schoo
building hasn't a monopoly on them
Today the engagement of Miss Phe
Ian is made public. Early in the
week, Miss Alice Townsend, the Kline
teacher, became the bride of Pau
Gum. We are told that early next
week rural school teacher whS
graduated from the Durango higf
school three years ago, is to wed 8
progressive agriculturist. Again ru
mors come from the Pine River val
ley, including both the Bayfield, ant
1gnacio district that Cupid has beer
successful in his efforts there. New.
of the same sort comes from othel
sections. Next time we hope to be
permitted to give names as well a.
geography.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. E. Smith were the
dinner guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Chas
Stilwell Sunday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. B. Russell and