The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1916-08-04
SOCIETY NEWS

The wishes of the gayest of the
younger set have amply been salts.
fed this week; no longer can they
say that Blackfoot, as far as pleas
ure is concerned, is asleep. Dinner
parties, dancing parties and the ten,
mis- tournament have filled the days
and many hours Of the nights with
unbounded pleasure. No doubt this
extreme gayety will be followed by
a period of quieter life, as many oil
the guests who have stimulated this
unusual activity will depart, among
them the charming nieces of Mrs,
D'Orr POINTER and the three nephews
of Mrs. John G. Brown, who have
won an enviable place in the hearts
of all who have come in contact with
them.
Dinner Party and Dance
Mrs. D'Orr POINTER entertained at
a beautiful appointed dinner party
Saturday as courtesy to the out-of-
town guests. A huge crocheted
basket, tied with artistic tulle bows
and filed with pink and white sweet
peas was the attractive centerpiece.
Covers were laid for Helen Howard,
Katherine Brennan, Helen Davis,
Marie Heagany, Marie Howard, Eliza
beth Dubois, Phyllis Hoover, James
Summerfield and William Johnston,
Miss Julia Brennan and DR.. and Mrs.
POINTER. In the evening dancing was
enjoyed.
I Informal Luncheon
Miss Elizabeth Dubois entertain
ed a few friends at an informal
luncheon Sunday evening. Shasta
daisies added to the attractiveness of
the rooms and tables. In the evening
candy making and music furnished
the pleasant diversions. Those pres
emit were Misses Peck, Brooks, Tavey,
Margaret and Elizabeth Dubois and
Hoover, and Messrs. Holbrook,
Arthur, Thorstenbery, James Sum-
merfield and William Johnston, Clay
ton Hoover, Merrill Boyle and Don
aid Good.
Dancing Party
Mrs. D'Orr POINTER was the charm
ing hostess at a delightful dancing
party in the K. of P. hall, Friday
evening, given for the younger set,
in honor of her three visiting nieces,
who are Katherine Brennan and
Helen Davis, of Montpelier; and
Marie Heagany, of Saginaw, Michi-
gan. All seemed in the dancing
mood and the occasion was indeed
one of the most enjoyable of the
year. Turnout the evening punch
was served by Mrs. G. A. Hoover,
Mrs. Charles Harris and Miss Julia
Brennan, from a table prettily dec
Grated with sweet peas and delicately
shaded candelabra. The tag dances
were especially enjoyed and heartily
applauded.
Kings Daughters Entertained
Lorine Tavey entertained the
members of the Kings Daughters,
Tuesday evening. After a short bust
ness meeting at her home the young
ladies were taken to the Bon Ton
where delicious refreshment were
served and dancing enjoyed.
Music Club Meets
The first meeting of the Music club
held, Saturday morning, at the home
of Mrs. F. T. Duobis was very sue
cessful and most inspiring. All the
numbers we're very fine, but the three
violin and cello duets rendered by
Marie and Helen Howard, of Salt
Lake were especially SO and the ex-
ceptional talent of the two young
ladies was greatly appreciated.
Mrs. Brokaw accompanied the
duets and vocal solos.
At the close of the program Mrs.
Dubois gave a very interesting talk
on Haydn" Many musical terms
were discussed and explained and it
is planned that the club shall not be
for pleasure only, but will be a great
help to the girls who desire a know
ledge of music in its many forms.
Thursday morning the second meet
ing was held at the Millick home,
when Beethoven al studied.
Tennis Tournament
A year ago Mrs. John G.. Brown