The Elk Mountain pilot., 1922-03-16

Mrs. Harry Smith Tuesday afternoon
Mesdames Berg and Hazelhurst as
sistant hostesses. For different rea-
sons all those taking part We're unable
to be present. Mrs. Clara Doig was
leader for the afternoon. The topic,
''The Opera Persival," was ably dis
cussed by leading members of the
club and very interesting current
events ended the program. Most de-
licious refreshments were served dur
ing the social hour. The club was to
have been entertained at the Hazel
hurst residence, but Mrs. Ha7elhurst
left that evening to join her parents
in Salida. March 2sth Mesdames Ga
vette, Miller and johnson will be the
hostesses.
The Avant banquet and ball given
Wednesday night was one of the
swellest social affairs of the season.
One hundred and forty guests par
took of the sumptueus four-course
banquet given at the Gunnison Tea
Room. At ten o'clock dancing began
at the I. o. o. F. Hall and continued
until twelve O'clock. The gowns worn
by the ladies were the loveliest ever
seen in Gunnison, many of which were
designed and made by Mrs. Erville
Diebold.
The M. E. Ladies Aid held their
regular business meeting and tea at
the home of Mrs Grant Rutland on
Wednesday afternoon. Mesdames
Markell, Hartman, Exter and Wen
man assisted as hostesses. Thirty-six
members responded to roll call The
ladies decided to have banquet at
the Gunnison Tea Room in the near
future. Mrs. Walter Haymaker be-
came a member of the Aid. Quite
good sum was added to the treasury.
On account of the Avant dance at
The l. o. O. F. Hall Wednesday night
the Mace abees held their monthly
meeting at the home of one of the
members, Mrs. j. A. Wiseman. Six
teen members We're present. They
have decided to have benefit at the
hall soon and each member will be
allowed to bring one guest. This
will be card party and is being
looked forward to as quite a social
event.
The M. A. C. met with Mrs. Susie
Miller Monday afternoon. Miss Mat
tie Brown gave the life of Edith
Wharton; Mrs. Wilbur Curtis, the
story of her works. Mrs. Helen Sills,
hook review-The Age of Innocence.
The next meeting will be at the home
of Mrs. S. P. Spencer, March 9th.
This will be election of officers, and
iTall members are requested to be
present.
One of the pleasant social affairs
of the week occurred at the home of
Mrs. Verne Mauer, Wednesday after
noon, when she entertained the De
Wyk Club. Mrs. Clinton Spencer won
first prize, lovely hand painted
plate. Mrs. Rex Ellington secured
the consolation, a deck of cards. Mrs.
Clinton Spencer will be the hostess
March 10Th.
c. l.. Ross, general manager, and
Mr.. Campbell, sales manager of the
Crested Butte Coal company, passed
through Gunnison this morning on
their way to the mine to get things
in readiness to start work there as
soon as possible.
Jacks Cabin was represented Sat-
urday night, when the operetta, The
Egyptian Princess was given, by Mrs
Walter Mergelman, who remained in
town several days visiting friends and
her sister, Miss Marie White, the
Egyptian Queen
Harold R. Roster came in Wednes-
day from Salida, where he is now the
manager of the Salida branch of the
Lithia Water Bottling Go. He went
to Crested Butte today and will re-
turn to Salida tomorrow.
A passenger on Saturday evenings s
train was Mrs. Jarius Williams who
went to Denver to visit her daughter,
Miss Leone, who is taking course at
Barnes Business College.
Mrs. Roy Hicks and little daughter
Zita came down from Sargents Thurs
day morning, returning the same eve
ming. They were guests of DIR. and
Mrs. Hyatt.
i w. j. Tyson, Supt. of the C. F. & I.