Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1922-07-21
SOLDIERS HOME NOTES

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Mr.. Chapman who has been in the
hospital for some time has been hav-
ing q visit from his wife during the
past week.
Mrs. Puckett arrived from Del
Norte ON Thursday of last week and
was assigned quarters in the admin
istration building.
Mr.. Sellers took day off last
week and returned with a string of
fish that testified to the diligence
with which he occupied the time.
Mrs. Clark returned from Pueblo
on Monday. She was quite Ill after
the loss OF her husband. but has re-
gained her usual health. and has de-
cided to remain at the Home and
will occupy . room In the adminis-
tration building.
Messrs. Richardson. Doolsy. Nc
Dowell. Farley and Hynss departed
At the uncanny hour Of %:0o .. n.
on Sunday for . day In the moua>
tains. with . carload Of provisions
that seemed enough for . weeks 80
journ. They report indifferent sport
in the way Of fishing but . royal
good time ~ = picnic excursion.
The week has been . gala one At
the Home as regards diversions OF
various kinds. with victrola concerts.
picture show and other forms Of
Amusements we have been quite gay.
Thursday night Of last week was the
regular picture show. Friday nigh,
the Hunts entertained q full house
with . victrOla program. Un satu.-
day evening II was Mrs. Warner .
turn.
On Tuesday afternoon about fifty
ladies Of the Home gathered At the
Commandant's cottage by Invitation
of Mrs. Hogle and Mrs. Lawrence to
meet Mrs. Flora 8. Wilson Of Den
yer. who has been visiting at the
Home. The afternoon was enjoyably
spent In social converse and music.
Mrs. Hogle responded graciously to
repeated requests and sang several
numbers. this WAS followed by COM
munity singing OF songs Of "auld
lang syne" many Of which were un-
known to the younger generation
present. but greatly enjoyed by those
who were girls In 81. Mrs. Wilson
as among those present" In those
days fittingly presided At the piano
and passed from the first call to
Rally Round the Flag" to "Old
Black Joe." "Juanita". down to the
close by request '"Tnl We Nee,
Again" Delicious cold watermelon
was served by the hostssses and
every one expressed grateful appre-
ciation 10 those who had 10 gracious
ly provided the afternoons pleasure.
Tuesday evening the weekly dance
which has now become a. institu-
.tioa vas held At the library. These
weekly gatherings are becoming
more and more popular. - evidenced
by the Increased attendance. the
regular seats having to be supple
nsatsd by additions from the As
ssmbly hall. Aessrs. Avila and
Lysll with violia and guitar render
ID very acceptable nusic.
Mrs.. 0araA Arnstroas has gone on
. vtsit for . fsw days.
Mrs. Peter Leas Who has bssa
este III tor . couple Of weeks V
about asaia. Her daughter Mr.. Toi.
aas returned 70 Pusb,e = wsAass-
day nigAs.
Ars. Flora .. Wilson left for her
homo II Denver on Thssday siGAs.
Returned from furioueA-oss.
Asrtia. Fraak Orssawoo1. 4 J. Max
field. Edmund Quacksabush aaa
wife. Mrs. Clark.
To fsfIough-wm. Hewitt. Fra1k
Phelps. John Nsuhaus. Alex Jual.
Orlando Branham. J. z. Wexford. J.
G. Sellers.
Admittsd-John q. schsmpp. Mrs.
0arah Puckett.
Dischasssd-Wm. A. Brown. Pat.
rick Conboy.
The resqlution attached Was u.
trodscsd and adopted BY Tie Beard
OF Comniasioasss Of the 6oidieFu and
Sailors Home st their meeting rec.
oatly:
where's, Il has come 70 the know.
1o1ge Of thlo hoard through the nab.