Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1919-08-24
Las Cruces

Despite the unusually warm
weather a number of social affairs
have taken place the past week among
them being the benefit dance, held in
the armory Friday evening, under the
auspices OF the Woman's Improves
ment association, the proceeds being
for the benefit of the swimming pool
large number of the young folks
were in attendance and a neat sum
realized. Excellent music was fur
nished by the Spears orchestra.
One of the most delightful social
affairs of the week was the Eat home"
given Friday afternoon by Mesdames
L. III. and Will Broaddus, to number
of their friends. The reception rooms
were artistically decorated in quanti-
ties of roses and foliage. A few select
musical numbers, given by Mrs. Frank
Merrill and Mrs. L. H. Broaddus was
greatly enjoyed. During the afternoon
delightful refreshments were served
TO the following guests; Mesdarnes
Turner Sands, George Spears, T. L.
Lallance, Will Cardwell, Thos. Camp
bell, Frank Merrill, Frank Goodin,
Bliss Freeman, L.. A. Cardwelh j..
Isaacks, E. M, Ford, George Freeman,
W. S. Gillian and Misses Agnes Lal-
lance and Jeese Yeck.
An enjoyable children's party was
given by Mrs. Dan Williams, in honor
of her little daughter, Dorothy Nell,
whose eighth birthday anniversary fell
on Thursday. About thirty-five guests
were present. Games were played on
the lawn until the children were call
ed into the dining room, where an i'm
mense birthday cake was placed in
the center of the dining table bearing
eight candles. The children were
given as favors fairy caps, which they
wore during the refreshment hour.
Mrs. Williams served ice cream and
cake. Miss Dorothy Mel was the re-
cipient of many beautifUl remem-
branees from her young friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Broaddus and
Dr. and Mrs. Troy Sexton have return
ed from Elephant Butte dam, where
they spent several days.
Mrs. Ida Robinson and daughter,
Miss Anona, have returned to their
home in San Antonio, Texas, after a
visit here with relatives.
Superintendent D. f. r. Rice and
wife, have returned from Santa Fe,
where they spent three weeks.
Mrs 1. r. Holt was painfully injur-
ed this week by falling as she was
alighting from an automobile. One
hip was disloe ated and she suffered a
number of bruises. She is resting very
well at this writing.
George Frenger, Mrs. Kate Rey-
mond and Miss Resale Frenger re-
turned Friday evening from Cali
| fornia, they spent the past few weeks
| Mrs. Patrick and four children, OF
| Roswell, are here the guests of Mrs
| Patricks mother Mrs. Buvens. Al
| the conclusion of their visit here they
will join Mr.. Patrick in New York.
Mrs. s. e. Bronson has returned
from Palm Beach, Fla, and will make
| her home with her daughter, Miss
Ruth, at State College.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. Henderson and sis.
ters, Mesdames Whatley and Baker
| of Vicksburg. Miss, have arrived here
! to visit their sister, Mrs. George Free
! man.
Master Harvey Bronson was host a
a delightful birthday party. at the
| home of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs
Dave Bronson, on Thursday afternoon
| Games were enjoyed. Refreshments o.
! ice cream and cake were served.
Miss Caroline Binkley, who was re
Gently operated on for appendicitis il
| Ell Paso, returned to the home of he
brother here Saturday and is rapidly
| improving.
Lieut.. Alva Coates, has wired hi
mother of his arrival in New Yorl
| from overseas. He was a member o
the Second division.
Mrs. Frank Hayner and three chill
dren returned home Tuesday from
Long Beach, Cal. where they spen
! the past six weeks.
w. A. Bell and family, of Trinity
Texas, arrived Saturday morning ant
will be guests of Mesdames C. T. Seal
and B. G. Dyne for several weeks