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Show I i 11 - I II Society E,4Jenfr of the XDeeK II ! The army cape has often figured in the romance Mm preceding the army wedding, but the most humor- ( m ous occurrence that has occured under its spa- M clous folds for many days has happened the past j jfj few months in the courtship of one of nicest hi 'officers at Douglas, and a charming girl of the fih'Pfi cy Tlie courtship has been a color scheme, from H fi ( the start, and the linnig of the capes told the I Mm Late in the summer, a yellow-lined cape was I mm around her shoulders when she rode in from il the lake, and a little later the artillery rumbled (j ! around to the front door, and the cape with i. the red lining began to frequent the hall rack. II Following the artillery, with entire disregard ' j I for line formation in action, the infantry came fc ij J running up, and the white-lined cape gleamed H 'I! j I from the steps of the front porch. H 'II j j Then they began to alternate, helped by sug- H jj M gestions from the poor girl, who was going fran- H 'rW. i tIc keeping the opposite forces out of sight of H ;'jjjl the enemies' signals. One night, they all met, H ' - jl y the yellow, the red, and the white, and the situa- H : mm tion was so embarrassing that the girl decided to H ' M w decide. H m jjj A white cape hangs in the hall outside, (there H , ; jj U is something doing in front of the cosy grate in- H : I M ! side, and it is said that some bachelor quarters at H ; JjiJr the Post will soon be for rent. ill H j M Have you heard of the recent midnight supper H ; ,? j at the Tavern, where two clever society people, H j very much in love, were indiscreet enough to spoil I ! i all the fun by being too discreet. They asked a H ij couple of gentlemen to join them at supper, and B ';i,fffl n the course of events finished, and walked to h i H their waiting carriage. I J) jl One of the men with them was wise, and said J iff H good-night, but, alas, for the other, with no ro- ! 1 m mance in his soul. Remarking hat the night was j! j M young, and that he did not have to work till the i lrj j 11 morrow, he stupidly stepped into the carriage, and ' k j I jig sat next to the lady all the way home. H J I'll The effect was tragic for the two who loved, H 'vl i m but all unconscious, the other sat telling tales of H ' i) 1 1 'ill H ''II f 13 HI pas" nSnts. The lady hasn't said what went on H ' 'i Hill in her heart, but what transpired in the mind of H ' I il'iW the man n front of her well lots of the words B ill HIE lie saitl aren't used in Polite society. H mm Mrs. J. L. Franken gave the topic "Austria's UH Uli Famous Musical Composers" at the Ladies' Liter- Rll mm ary club on Tuesdav- HrPw Mr an Mls' Whiteley entertained at dinner iU 1 ffl in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Keller Monday evening. Hpfflllg The decorations were in pink, and covers were Hi f 2 jl laid for ten. Hill UM Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Guthrie entertained at din- iWM ner Sunday evening in honor of Mr. and Mrs. 1 HI Keller. jj ill 'A reception will be given at Rowland Hall this I WM evening, in honor of Bishop Leonard. Next Tues- lis ay evening, a banquet will be given at the Knuts- j mm ford, in honor of Bishop Leonard and visiting bish- i il PS- wj' Mrs. Sol Siegel, with her guest, Mrs. W. A. Kljjld Mears of Portland, received inrormally Monday R ' ti if - af ternoon. M J Mrs. F. A. Vincent entertained at luncheon on K ! jfj Monday. Hp m Miss Ora Harkness entertained Thursday even- HI 111 i"S 6 1 Mrs. George K. Fischer, entertains at luncheon H P I; today. She will give another Tuesday afternoon. Hp, p Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Simon are at home at 416 BL; J j 1 Second South street. Hi!i m Mrs. John T. Donnellanreturns to the city next Hnjt K ' week, and will be at home at the Fifth East. JjB ffi Mr. and Mrs. Walter G. Filer entertained at H; dinner Tuesday evening. HP Br Mrs. G. B. Pfoutz entertained at cards Wednesday Wednes-day afternoon. Dr. and Mrs. Woodruff leave for California today. to-day. One of the prettiest events of the week was' the luncheon given by Mrs. A. C. Allen on Tuesday, in honor of Mrs. Miller. w i Mrs. Judge and Mr. Frank Judge have returned. A hop was given att he Post last evening. Mrs. William H. King received a number of friends Tuesday afternoon. Miss Zane gave a tea yesterday afternoon. Miss Salisbury entertained informally Monday afternoon. Mrs. Sol Siegel starts the week off Monday evening with a novel pink domino party, which promises to be lots of fun. Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Burton have gone to California. Cali-fornia. Mrs. William Reid gave a tea on Tuesday afternoon. after-noon. Mr. and Mrs. J. D. H. McAllister announce the engagement of their daughter Laura to Mr. Edmund Ed-mund L. Chesney, the wedding to take place next month. The popular young people have hosts of friends who wish them all happiness. Miss June Mclntyre entertained Thursday evening. even-ing. The exclusive Weber club ball happens next Thursday evening at Ogden. Have you been invited? in-vited? Mrs. A. E. Creary, Miss Creary and Captain Creary have issued invitations for a dancing party at the Post hall on January 30th. |