New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-06-14
SOCIETY, CLUBS, LODGES, CHURCHES
Here and There Over the State

Elks Farewell Party
A large party of Ration Elks. their
wives and sweethearts gave q recep-
ton one evening last week in honor
of five OF their members who left
the following day for military ser
vice.
Red Gross Dance Tuesday
Successful in every way vas the
benefit Red Cross dance given at the
Library hall Tuesday night. The
committee in charge were; Guthrie
Smith, Price Cross, Orrin Staplin.
John McConvery and Alfonso HERE
ra. AL Morrison's orchestra played
Ter the delightful event. >
Loretto Commencement
The commencement program given
at the Loretto auditorium Wcdnes-
day night was a brilliant event. The
eight attractive young graduates
captivated the unusually large audi
ance, and each one taking part c
Quilted herself creditably,. Rev.
Monsignor Fourchegue awarded the
diplomas and gold medals.
Mayor Webster Entertains
About fifty of the t~ownspeople of
Cimarron and a number Of guests
from Ration attended the dancing
party given by George H. Webster
at his home in Cimarron, as an open
house entertainment for the resi-
dents Of the town who recently
elected him mayor by a unanimous
vote. The party was a delightful
success.-Raton Range.
Woodmen Circle Initiation
At the Clovis Elks home recently,
which was beautifully decorated in
the Circle colors, lavender and
green, impressive ceremonies were
conducted at the initiation of 10 can
didates into the Woodman Circle,
Mrs. Kate Ferguson. of Albuquerque.
state manager was present. About
100 guests and members enjoyed a
pleasant evening. Light refreshments
were served.
Ashe-McCd
Miss Gladys A.. Ashe and Harold
Mcclure, of St. Johns N. B., Canada
we're married Monday morning at
the Cathedral of St. Francis by Rev.
Monsignor Forchegue, rector of the
parrishn Following the ceremony a
wedding breakfast was served at the
residence of Mr.. and Mrs. Jose D.
Sena, on College street. Mr.. and
Mrs. Mcclure have returned TO their
Canadian home to reside.
Eastern Star Initiation
The following members OF the
Eastern Star at Lake Arthur went
to Hagerman last week to assist in
the initiation OF four candidates. In
the party were; Mesdames Seeiy,
Donahue, Hams, Vermillion, Beasley,
Mccullough and LINCOLN. Mcssrs
Seely, ans, Donahue and William
Hart and Miss Myrtle Knox. An
enjoyable evening was spent by the
members.
The Gard Party
Given by the Catholic Woman's
auxiliary of Socorro for the benefit
of the Sisters of Loretto recently,
was a delightful event socially and
financially. The receipts amounted
to over $780,. Mrs. T. B. Everhart
held high score among the ladies and
was given her choice between a fancy
bag and an embroidered bath towel
as a prize, considering the present
high price of even a towel, very
sensibly chose the latter. DR.. A. K.
Llinski carried off the gent1emens'
prize a beautiful deck of playing
cards.
"Sammies' Joy City"
Somewhere in the south of France
is a town which is popularity known
among the allied armies as the Sam
mics Joy City" When an Ameri-
can soldier gets his leave he is paid
off and, if he has no relations or no
definite scheme for amusing himself
during his vacation, he is sent to
the Joy City, where ample means
of recreation. are to be found.
Here he can find his "home town"
as he would call it. brought right
up to him and all the old pleasures
of town life in which he was for
merly wont to indulge, where the
wholesome atmosphere of the Y. NJ.
c. A. pervades all Among the great
variety of amusements Joy City has
a large library stocked with all the
latest books.