Arizona republican., 1922-02-26

the direction of Mrs. Alton Clark and
all of the members of the cast car
ried their padts extremely well.
Fishing at the Dam
Mesa will be well represented at
the Roosevelt lake over Sunday,
judging from the number of parties
that left for the dam Saturday morn
ing and afternoon. Fish are biting
good at the lake and Mesa fishermen
are returning nearly every time with
their quota.
"Theodora" Opens Monday
When Yictorien Sardou wrote
"Theodora'' for Sarah Bernhardt he
never dreamed that by means of
new form of dramatic presentation
his play would be amplified into the
most gorgeous spectacle ever shown
In theater. That is just what will
happen at the Majestic theater. Mesa,
on Monday. Tuesday and Wednes-
day, Feb. 27, % and March j /: at
Chandler March and Tempe March
g. when Goldwyn shows the new film
Theodore" made by the Unione
Cinematografica Italiana, near Rome.
The story OF the circus girl who be-
came farcical actress, a courtesan
and finally by her marriage to JUS
tinian, became Empress of Rome.
lends itself to the amplified exposi-
ton Of the screen.
Musical Tea
Many charming events have graced
the social calendar in Mesa the past
week and the anniversary OF Wash
ington' $ birthday has offered num-
Der of happy suggestions. OF para
mount Importance in the social
world was the musical tea given Sat-
urday afternoon in the high school
auditorium which was presided over
by several of Mesa's delightful So
ciety matrons the Mesdames O. r.
FurgeSon. G. p. Light, Fl. B. Griffen.
Jr r. b. Schupp and w. j. Van
Spanckeren.
For the occasion the auditorium
was decorated effectively in red,
white and blue, the color scheme be-
ing carried out with flowers of rich
coloring. A number of charming
young ladies whe were cleverly
gowned in the esgSAeeenth century
costumes, assisted in escorting the
guests to their seats and In distrib
uting programs. Those who poured
were the Mesdames J. NJ. Greer. r. =.
Sanuels, r. A. Kingsbury. II. Z.
Stevens and Charles Price.
1t is seldom that one has an op-
portunity of hearing such exquisite
music as was rendered by Miss Pen
elope Davies mezZo- soprano. and
Henry Souvaine. pianist. Miss Davis
is a protege of Madame Lillian Nor
dica, and has attained great distinc-
tion as a singer. She has voice Of
rare beauty and charm and a person
ality that is indeed irresistible. Mr.
Souvaine is we'll known among the
best artists here and abroad as a
pianist OF marked ability. He has
appeared in concert in France, italy
and Germany. Music lovers are i'm
deed fortunate who are permitted to
hear these two talented artists.
Washington Party
Beautifully decorated in patriotic
colors was the Masonic hall Thurs
day afternoon when over J20 gath
cred to enjoy the Washington party
given by the Mesdames l.. j. Barden,
w. r.. Tweedy Fl. w. Tice. A. d. Nc
Collough and Miss Mira Barden. The
affair was one of very great social
Importance and afforded the guests
exceptional pleasure during the en-
tire afternoon.
An immense silixen flag was draped
gracefully in one end OF the hall,
while at suitable points about the
room were placed artistically ar
ranged bouquets Of red carnations,
while lilies, and blue corn flowers.
Many features. suggestive Of Wash
ington. were provided for the enter
tainment prominent among them the
~. 80 1E To-
George Washington which little Yir-
ginia Lester and the small son of c.
G. Jarrett presented in a most amus(
Ing and clever manner. Games and
contests were played and handsome
rewards given to the lucky winners.
A dainty luncheon, wherein red,
white and blue favors were used add
ed attractively to the pleasurable
event.
Auction Bridge Party
A very smart affair was the bridge
party held at the home OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Samuels on North Mac
Donald street on Friday evening.
Six couples were present to partici-
pate in the evenings pleasure. Deli
cious refreshments were served in
dainty style. The guests included
Mr.. and Mrs. w. J. Longmore. Mr..
and Mrs. Nels p. Elufson, Mr.. and
Mrs. E. d. Macdonald, Mr.. and Mrs.
r. 3. Beville, Mr.. and Mrs. II. 3.
Griffen, Jr.
Delightful Program
Following the regular meeting Of
the Mesa Woman's club Friday aft
ernoon in the Guild hall most de-
lightful program prepared by the
literature department of that organ
ization was presented. In the abb
sence of the president the secretary
of the club, Mrs. Goehler was ap-
pointed acting chairman at the meet
ing. The program. every number Of
which is deserving of special praise,
was as follows:
Reading, "Tennessee's Partner" by
Harte: Miss Vivian Standage.
Music-Miss Turner Hurst.
The History of the Short Story
Miss Zula Stevens of the high school
faculty.
Reading-"The Wonderful Tar
Baby Story" Mrs. Hurst.
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