New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1918-01-25

War Substitutes
A unique dance was enjoyed by
several Roswell young ladies mem
bers of the Good Eats Club" the
latter part Of last week at the home
of Miss Wilkinson. The affair was
a War Dance" and proved a thrill
ling event. Several of the club girls
attended dressed in neat khaki and
cadet uniforms while others were at
tractive in their pretty ball room
gowns. Cadet Wylie and Rupert
were the only young men present
and created quite a sensation APP
pearing as two stunning blond girls,
who were the center of attraction,
and dances with each were in even
greater demand than Pecos Valley
oil stock. The merry evening closed
with a delicious luncheon.
Musical Festivals
. For the benefit of the Red Cross
were given in Albuquerque this week
by the Fortnightly club Monday night
at the Presbyterian church. Tuesday
afternoon Mr.. Stanley Seder gave an
illustrated lecture-recital on Music
After The War, with song numbers
by Mrs. Kathryn Grimmer Bailey.
The festival closed Tuesday night
with the grand reproduction Of the
oratorio Elijah" by the Fortnight
ly club chorus of 100 voices direct
ed by Mr.. Seder. 1t is safe to pre-
dict that a large amount was realiz-
ed from the three fine concerts, as
albuquerque is one of the New Mex
leo cities that is very active in War
work.
Colfax County
Red Cross Chapter is another ban
ncr chapter in the state, large con-
signments of garments and hospital
supplies have been shipped to the
Headquarters at Denver from time
to time. J. J. Connelley, treasurer
OF the Colfax County Red Cross
Chapter reported $202, receipts from
a dance given for the benefit of the
Red Cross at Dawson, and $262.35
from a dance given recently for the
same mission at Sugarite. This re-
port shows fine activity on the part
Of Red Cross branch organization
workers in that section of the state.
Union Meeting
The Woman's Union of the First
Presbyterian church will meet at the
home of Miss Wh;twell on Marcy
street next Friday afternoon Febru-
airy first at 8 o'clock. The Mission
airy department will have charge Of
tho program. Rev. J. F. Horton will
I.l,uar m aAdracc A Iarnn offnnd-
ance is earnestly desired and visitors
are cordially welcome.
Child Welfare Department
At a meeting of the Home and
Child Welfare Department of the
Santa re Woman's Club held Tues
day afternoon a committee was APP
pointed to provide the District Nurse
with clothing and necessary articles
for the proper care of infants whose
parents are unable to furnish them.
The Chairman of the Committee,
Mrs. Charles B. Barker, requests
that all who have baby things" that
can be used and who desire to donate
them to this worthy cause, will ad-
wise her or leave them at her house
at l04 Martinez Street.
Reception for Rev. Horton
One of the most enjoyable events
of the season was the reception given
at the Presbyterian Manse last even
ing for the newly-elected minister
Rev. J. F. Horton, of Chicago. In the
receiving line were Mr.. Scott, Rev.
Horton, Mrs. Snyder, Mr.. Snyder,
Mrs. Stevens and Mrs. Scott. The
cozy rooms in the manse we're crowd
ed with merry guests during the
hours from 8 to 10, and the event
will be pleasantly remembered by
who availed themselves of the OPP
%portunity to call and meet Rev. Hor-
ton who has left his eastern home
to take charge of a parish in the
capital city. The members
of the Woman's Union of the Pres
byterian church were hostesses, as
sisted by the young ladies of the
Christian E%ndeavor. Delicious re-
freshments were served in the din
ming room. The table presented a
very attractive appearance with a
gorgeous center piece of pink roses,
carnations and ferns.