The Elk Mountain pilot., 1922-03-09

merry by the presence of about twen-
ty of Mrs. Besse's friends last Friday
, afternoon. Selections from some of
the worlds most famous musicians
were played upon the fine Edison, al
most the entire afternoon. Mrs. Chas.
Hazelhurst in her usual pleasant man.
ner gave two readings, which were
applauded by the guests. A sumptuous
luncheon of many good things, was
served. When the sun was nearing
the horizon the guests departed re-
luctantly, declaring this party to
have been one of the most delightful
of the winter season
The G. w. C. met Tuesday afternoon
at the home of Mrs. Laura Miller.
The program was devoted to the
study of art and was very interesting.
Roll call, Current Events; Leader,
Mrs. Susie Miller; Magazine Report,
Mrs. Rena Hurley; Life of Rubens,
Mrs. Louis Miller; Life of Voltena,
Mrs. Josephine Spencer; Comparison
of their Descent from the Cross, Mrs
Clara Brooke. The club adjourned to
meet in two weeks with Mrs. Ernest
Miller
Misses Kate Walker and Emma
Myers accompanied Mrs Kate Redden
who is recovering from an illness of
several weeks duration, to her home
on Taylor river Saturday, going to AL
mont on the Buttes' train. Sundays
storm made the canon road almost
impossible and they were unable to
get home before Monday evening The
practice teachers took charge of their
classes Monday.
Mrs. Elva Carln, who arrived last
week from Greeley, to visit her girl
hood friend, Mrs Frances Lake, has
heen the inspiration of several social
affairs recently. Last Thursd aft r.
noon Mrs. Sanford entertained few
guests, Mrs. Sprigg Shackleford Fri
day afternoon, and Tuesday Miss Mat
tie Brown gave one o'clock dinner
in her honor.
Mrs. Blaine Guthrie gave delight
full party Friday night in honor of
Miss Thompson of the Forestry Ser
vice, who expects to leave soon for an
extended visit in Iowa. 200 was the
diversion. The hostess served the
daintiest of luncheons, after which
the guests departed feeling they had
been royalty entertained
George Topain and Ed Cowden, en-
ireers for the State HIGHWAY, from
Grand Junction, came up on the train
Monday evening to meet with the
county commissioners and arrange for
the building of the bridge over Quartz
creek and other matters in connec-
ton with the Rainbow Route through
Gunnison county.
TIE Presbyterian Aid was enter
tanned at the rome of Mrs. E. A. Fos-
Ter Wednesday, afternoon The ladies'
are still busily engaged in making
quilt tops. Quite a number were
'resent. The hostess served refresh
ing lunch. The Aid will meet in two
weeks with Mrs. Alice Miller. ~
Rev. Cramps came up from Delta
Wednesday and went up to Pitkin to
preach at that place Sunday. He ex-
oects to go to Rife soon, where he
hes accepted the pastorate of the
| PRESBYTERIAN church
Prof. and Mrs. F. George Damson
entertained the Monday night Bridge
club at their apartments at La Veta
Hotel Tuesday, March 7th. A delicious
lunch was served. Mrs Helen Martin
received the prize.
Mrs. Sprigg Shackleford, Regent of
the Gunnison Chapter of the d. A. R.,
left for Denver Wednesday evening to
attend meeting of the State Re-
gents at that place.
Mrs. Robert H. Wilson of Telluride.
is visiting at the home of her sister
in-law, Mrs. J. R. Millspauph. Later
she expects to join her husband in the
east.
Mrs Jess Ferguson, who had been
visiting her sister, Mrs. Glen Will
liams, for several days. returned to
her home in Pitkin last Friday.
Mrs Blanche Schierenbeck returned
to her home at Doyle Saturday, after
visiting several weeks at the home of
her friend, Mrs. ]. A. Wiseman.
Mrs. R. r. Williams, who has been
visiting at the home of her nephew,