The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1921-03-03
WONDERFUL PARTIES
GIVEN At 'DERM|TT


McDERMITT. February 2S.-Mc-
Dermitt has Witnessed renewed ac-
tivity in social way during the past
two weeks.
St Valentines Day was celebrated
by two enjoyable social events.
In the afternoon of February s14th,
Mrs. Fred Wilkinson entertained a
number of her friends. The after
noon was passed in card playing,
after which luncheon was served.
The first prize was won by Mrs.
John Vargas, and the consolation
prize by Mrs. Chas. Hewitt. Present,
beside the hostess, were Mesdames
Reed. Ernest Sullivan, Crawford,
Clara Baber, Will Minor, Lyon, Var
gas. Hewitt. and Misses Royce, Lio-
tard and Wilkinson.
In the evening Mrs. Clara Baber
entertained at cards at the Ore-vada
hotel. The dining room was deco
rated In red and white with hearts
and other st. Valentine emblems.
After the first prizes had been award
ed to Mrs. Chas. Hewitt and Chester
Wilkinson. and the consolation prizes
to Mrs. Will Minor and Chas. Hewitt,
dainty refreshments were enjoyed by
all. The remainder of the evening
was spent In game involving test
of skill in tossing cardboard hearts
into basket. in which the prize was
awarded to Mrs. Fred wilkinson.
Present besides those at the after
noon party were Messrs. Hewitt,
Chester Wilkinson, Geo. Wilkinson,
Leland Simpson. Will Minor, Pete
Giacommetto, Vargas, Crawford,
Lyon, Ernest Sullivan, and Duccini,
and Bob Mcdonald of Jordan Valley.
The masquerade given at Babers
hall to celebrate Washingtons birth
day was decided success and quite
the event Of the season. The hall was
appropriately decorated for the occa-
sion. Most of McDermitts dancing
population were present, masked in
various costumes. The first lady's
prize was awarded to Mrs. Joe Banko-
fer as Follies, and second lady's
prize to Miss Otelia Wilkinson as
colored lady. First prize for best
mans suit went to Chas. Hewitt as
Turk, and second to Leland Simpson
as sailor boy. 1t was no easy task
for the judges to choose the winners
from among so many handsome and
interesting costumes. Following are
the maskers and their costumes:
Mrs. Joe Bankofier, Follies.
Miss Oteiia Wilkinson, colored lady.
Chas. Hewitt, Turk.
Leland Simpson. sailor boy.
Mrs. Hewitt, Gypsy.
Gradon Crawford, yama.
James Low. yama.
Andy Merritt, yama.
George Vargas, yama.
Roy Bankofier, yama.
Cleto Achabal. yama.
Julio Laucerica, yama.
Luciano Uria, yama.
Frank Baldez, yama.
Glenn Lyon, colored lady.
Marion Royce, Queen of Hearts.
Mrs. Will Minor, yama.
Chester Wilkinson, yama.
George Wilkinson, ghost.
Mrs. Reed, Indian princess.
Mrs. Theresa Kelsey, clown.
Ralph Montgomery, clown.
Valentine Garcia, Follies.
Mary Garcia, Night.
Mrs. Vargas, Martha Washington.
Mrs. Clara Baber, Night.
Gabriela Aramburu, Colonial Dame.
Mrs. Ernest Sullivan, Night.
Louis Bilboa, lady.
Archie West, yama.
Mrs. Fred Wilkinson and Miss Lio-
tard. Hot Tamales.
Mrs. Low, Pierret.
Delphine Gabica, mask.
Fred Wilkinson. sailor boy.
At midnight supper was served at
the Jaca hotel, after which dancing
was continued until late hour.
James Baber, who is attending high
schol in Winnemucca, arrived home
on Saturdays stage to spend his
weeks vacation at home.
Mrs. r. H. Wilkinson returned to
McDermitt, Thursday, from an ex-
tended visit in Winnemucca.
Mrs. w. o. Baber Jr. is spending a
few weeks In Winnemucca.
Friday evening witnessed a very
merry gathering at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Joe Lyon to celebrate the
birthdays of Joe Sr. and Master Joe
Jr., both falling on the same day.
Progressive high five was the enter