Arizona republican., 1922-03-26
SOCIAL EVENTS OF
MESA THE PAST WEEK
MANY AND PLEASANT

Many and varied were the pleas
ant social events of the past week in
Mesa and one of the utmost impor-
tance socially was the bridge given
by Mrs. Robert Bowen at her home
on North HILBERT street Saturday
afternoon. A number of the city $
foremost society matrons attended
the affair, which was charming in
every detail Great punches OF deep
purple violets and trailing ferns were
arranged attractively for decorations,
while other appointments OF the
rooms were delightfully."- pleasing.
Delicious refreshments added much
to the pleasure of the afternoon.
Those bidden to the affair were the
Mesdames Frederick Webb, Francis
Cerney, Musette Brown, Charles
johnson, George Johnson, r. ID. Mac
Donald, w. A. Anderson, III. B. Grif-
fen, Jr. Frank Griffin, II. G. Bush,
G.. w. Silverthorn, Fred Pyatt. II, y.
Beville, M. l.. Gibbons, Verney Pal
matter, Frank Samuels, n. p. Elufson,
Leo Lesueur, A. J. Forbes, Earl Gle
mans, A. J. Houston, Herbert Hersh-
man, j. E. Drane and Miss Nell Price.
Honors Sister
Mrs. Frederick Webb, a charming
visitor from the coast, was the 1ncen-
tive for a very pleasing affair at the
home of her sister. Mrs. Francis Ger
ney, 240 East Main street, on FRIDAY
afternoon. Society folks have been
looking forward TO an opportunity OF
meeting the honored guest and the
affair OF Friday was indeed pleasur-
able.
Woman's Club Play Delights Many
Suppressed Desires" presented by
the Phoenix Wsman's club in the
Mesa high school auditorium Thurs
day evening drew large and appre-
ciative audience. The comedy was
most amusing and the actors carried
out their various roles with best and
finish. The extra numbers on the
program were equally entertaining
and brought much hand clapping. In
addition to the principal feature the
following numbers were given:
Japanese dance and song ..........
Ruth Goehler
Baseball burlesque Marion Blakely
Piano numbers Harriet Palmer
Hosts to Travellers Club
The Travellers brige club, a very
smart and altogether delightful or
ganization OF bridge players, met at
the home OF the II. r. Griffens on
North Center street Friday evening
IOr entertainment. IH6 evening was
spent at cards and was thoroughly
enjoyed by the company. Those
present included Mr.. and Mrs. w. ].
Longmore, Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Baxter
Beville, Mr.. and Mrs Frank Samuels,
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. c. Raymond, and Mr..
and Mrs. w. ]. Van Spanckeren
PleasurabIe Event of Wednesday
Contributing to the weeks enjoy
ment was the bridge party which
formed the second OF a series given
by Mrs. III B. Bush at her home on
Pasadena avenue. The affair of last
week took place on Wednesday aft
ernoon, at which 20 guests were pres
ent to participate in bridge. Table
decorations were carried out In yell
low of spring flowers, and refresh
ments OF a most delightful nature
We're served.
Mrs. Bush also entertained a week
ago Saturday. when the decorations
and refreshments were fittingly done
in ST. Patrick's colors. The hostess,
who is so popular in Mesa circles,
expects to give more of these jolly
bridge socials in the near future.
Needle Craft Club Entertained
Sewing is a pleasant occupation
indeed when such a number OF de-
lightful matrons as belong to the
Needle Craft club meet together for
that purpose. Wednesday afternoon