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Show Socially Inclined $ ' It is highly probable that a couple of the clev- - crest singers and dancers who have recently ' kicked in our midst would be willing to be booked 'for a return engagement, i It is nice for any stranger in a strange land to 'be shown every attention, and it is especially f ' charming to have the people at the hotel think so 'J much of you that the rooms are kept full of blos- J soms, and a large cold bottle ready and waiting F after the performance. j This is an old Californian custom I remem- 'j Sber good old Major Hooper used to do it at the m) Occidental but scarcely with the fervor that has ; marked the stay of the soubrettes. Of course, in 'i )tne ca?e 01 these fascinating little playmates, the H,i hotel-officials tried to do everything possible for 'j theip. comfort, and it was very thoughtful in the B; : management, to say the least. I l If there was a prettier affair among the smaller H 'events than that given by Mrs. Charles Walker 'on Thursday afternoon, it took place. secretly, far ; ' from the madding throng. ! This luncheon delighted about half a dozen j dowagers and half a dozen of their friends, and jin exquisite detail was lovely. v When you put three or four hundred En- chantress Carnations in three or four rooms of a , tcosy flat, add to that immense bunches of violets at each cover, tied with lavender ribbons, ask a ' jdozen bright women to play bridge for an hour, f iind then give them a good luncheon, that is the ; receipt for a nice party, and that is what Mrs. ;Walker did at her bridge luncheon, which took place Thursday afternoon. It was about the -rtlaintiest ever. ' Calve will be here next week, and already a number of parties have been made up to dine be-fore be-fore the concert. Calve will sing some "Car- j men" for us, and a number of interesting singers will assist in the program. This is the first oppor-tunity oppor-tunity local lovers of music have had of hearing r vCalve, and the fact that there will be nothing at the Theater until the last of the month will mean a large and brilliant audience to hear the famous artist. H It is rumored that the Lewises from Butte will - extend their holiday visit into a permanent one, Hf and'that they will reside here in the future. This will be welcome news to the many friends , they both have in this city. Mrs. Lewis was for- fl merly Miss Dolly Walker, flf tC w5 H If they could build the new Country club any closer to the public highway they would, and for fear that someone has overlooked a bet, it is sug-. sug-. gested that the remaining trees be removed, the jB j ,' fence be torn down and the building be put on the i ; 'edge of the lot, with the customary four foot projection on the sidewalk. So far as any privacy is concerned, the build- H l ing might just as well be put in front of a bulle- tin board on election night. & & The Frank Judges were the guests of honor i ,at a dance given by Capt. and Mrs. John . ,! Woodward at the post hall on Wednesday night, j h and the affair was one of the most enjoyable of ' all the holiday season. B ; j The spirit of the event was quite like that of B ! the dances befo' de war, the dancing continuing B" until after midnight, and seldom has the hall H held a merrier gathering. KB Captain and Mrs. Woodward were assisted in B I 'receiving by General and Mrs. J. H. Thompson, B jMajor and Mrs. Pendleton, Captain and Mrs. Jamerson, Captain and Mrs. Sturgis, Captain and Mrs. Perry, and Miss Judge. Among those entertaining at dinner before the event were Mr1. Clem Schramm, and Mr. Henry McCornick. & & The Frank Judges will be at home at the Judge residence in town until February, when they will go to California. Upon their return in the early spring, they will go to the Judge country coun-try place for the summer. The fellows of the younger set gave a dance at the Ladies' Lit on Thursday night, which was a very smart affair. It was sort of a farewell to the girls and fellows who have been spending the holidays at home after a busy half year at college. Albert McCornick was the host at an elaborate elabo-rate dinner before the dance, It was given at the McCornick residence and covers were laid for sixteen. tj Henry Peery and Robert Sloan have gone to Goldfield on business and a slight rest after the holiday season. There is no prettier or more delightful de-lightful place than this camp to spend a couple of Januarys, but the town will look deserted while they are away. When they are on their way home, the weather wea-ther man will know it first by the gradual rise in the temperature from the westward. If you can beat this remark made by one of the most charming women in society, come on with it. The occasion was a little dinner of intimates, in-timates, and as the back door is the easiest way into the house of the hostess, .she asked: "Why didn't you come in the back way?" "Well, I should say not," replied the woman who is responsible for the cleverest talk in the smart set; "I vowed I'd come in like a lady, no matter how I went out." t & & Open house at the Commercial "club claimed the attention of most of the members, and also gave an opportunity for a blue ribbon exhibition of most of their families, who drifted in to help with the elegant repast arranged by the new chef. It was worth the drift, and many availed themselves them-selves of the opportunity to eat again. Nothing required a signature, which was a good omen for the start of the year, and the repast, according to Lem, was "cutn'ly fine an' contemptible." i$ 1 Bridge and poker were the games at the card party given by Miss Ruth Kirkpatrick on Thursday Thurs-day evening. About twenty were present at the event, the majority taking to poker, which has grown to be a craze among the diners out. 15 It is rumored that the A. V. Callaghans will go to San Francisco to live within the next few months. If true, it will be a matter of great regret among the many friends they have made in this city. & & t The tea given by Miss Jenna-Budd Geddes on New Year's day in honor, of Mis Florence Kimball Kim-ball was attended by most of the younger set, and a jolly informal gathereing it was. Later in the evening the young men appeared upon the scene, which was a good idea embraced by all who stayed until past tea time. tS tC t( The Amelia Palace will be opened again in the spring, Col. and Mrs. Holmes, expecting to return here in May. The Billy Reids entertained at the regular yearly "watch" at their home at Red Butte hollow on Sunday night, to the delight of all who were bidden. The Reid affairs are always more than worth the trouble of the cross country gallop to get there, and this was no exception to a good :' rule. i i i Mr. and Mrs. George L. Nye have returned to Denver and Mr. Shirley Webber has gone back to Chicago to remain until summer. & & & - Miss Greta Cosgriff will entertain next Tuesday Tues-day evening in honor of her sister, Miss Elizabeth Cosgriff, and William E. Fife. About the prettiest Christmas present received re-ceived by any of the brides of the year is the ring Mrs. Lou McCornick is wearing. , It is a marvelously beautiful bronze pearl sur-. sur-. rounded by diamonds, an exquisite sort of thing, and the envy of all her girl friends, 'j The pearl was picked up during the recent j trip to Japan, and it is a very beautiful specimen. |