New Mexico state record., 1920-01-30

Miscsllausous Showsr-
Mrs. Charles w. Thomas was the
recipient of many beautiful as well
as useful gifts, when about twenty
of her young friends gave her .
shower on Wednesday evening of
last week at the home of Mrs. ]. E.
Henderson. A delightful social hour
was enjoyed by those present Re-
freshments of hot chocolate and waf-
ers were served, and the young peo-
pie left at a late hour wishing Mrs.
Thomas all the Joy and happiness
which might be in life for one so
deserving as herself-Portales News.
Big Dance at Ranch Home
Mrs. Emma Roberts entertained
with big dance at her pretty ranch
home south of Lovington last Fri
day night. A two course luncheon
was served.
The dancers reported a most de-
lightful time which they seem to
have verified by dancing until the
wee sma" hours of the morning re-
minded them that it was getting late.
-Lovington Leader.
Sdpitai lily ANokSS
The study class of the Santa Fe
Woman's Club held an interesting
meeting at the Museum Tuesday
afternoon. The continuation of last
weeks subject which was Italy with
the following topics were presented:
Modern History" Mrs. G. T. Back
us, Miscellaneous Items Of Interest"
Mrs. Howell Earnest, "School of
Archaeology at Rome" Mrs lean
Jeancon, %Life in Rome" Mrs Harry
Wilson and Folk Lore" Mrs. Thomas
White. Current events concluded the
program.
Nothing specially to report at this
time about the annual Charity and
Library Benefit Ball which will be
piven bv the Woman's Board of
Trade Monday night February the
sixteenth. Committees will soon be
busy making arrangements and de-
gliding where the big social event
will take place. One statement that
is safe to make however is that like
former occasions il will be one Of
the jolliest dances imaginable.
Jean Cantelou was a charming lit
tie hostess Friday night at her home
on Grant avenue. The happy occa-
sion was a birthday surprise party
she had planned for her mother Mrs.
Cantelou, and a number of her young
friends and their mothers were in
vited TO ioin in the celebration Dainty
refreshments were served which the
clever little ladv had arranged with
friends to provide for her.
Several parties and dances are be-
ing planned to take place between
now and the beginning of the Lenten
season which occurs on the 18th of
February. Some have decided to alb
stain from all Injuries and may not"
attend a single social function. while
o'he-s are going into a sort of re-
treat and remain strictly at home
ard "nind their own business" SEN
sible idea.
Two delightful parties will be given
at the library hall on the afternoon
and eve of St. Valentines day for
the benefit of the Episcopal new
parish house fund. Mrs. w. G. Tur-
lev will have charge OF the childrens
afternoon party from . 10 % o CLOCK
The older guests will be entertained
in the evening.
A benefit dance will be given by
the Santa Fe Woman's Club at the
Flts club tomorrow night. The pro-
ceeds will go to the building fund.
A. Morrison's orchestra will furnish
the music which assures dance low
ers a very enjoyable time.
Master Eugene Askren, son of At
torney and Mrs. o. O. Askren en-
tertained several of his young friends
at a Jolly dance Saturday night at
his home on Garcia street. Delicious
ice cream and cake were served and
the guests all reported a delightful
time.
Miss Sue Norment delightfully."- en-
tertained several friends at a card
party Friday night at her home on
Washington avenue. At the conclu-
sion of several spirited games DELI
cious refreshments were served.
The members of the D. A. r. met
yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock in
the historical room of the Old
Palace.