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Most Popular Type of PartyReview of the Year Shows;Many Prominent Persons WedA review of the society functions of the past year shows that 1936 will go down in history as the year of teas, summer teas, Fiesta teas, fall and winter teas being more numerous than in many years preceding. Dozens of them were entirely for women and non-alcoholic; but the classification broadens to include the ones where cocktails, were also on the menu, and men were guest os well as the women.The climax of the tea functions came early in November when on one day 400 women in the city were invited to two functions by three hostesses. A few of the outstanding teas throughout the year were those of Mrs. B. Talbot B. Hyde for Misses Elizabeth A. and Mabel L. Hyde of New York, who were visitors at the opening of Hyde Park in May, dedicated to their brother, the late TXnele Bennie Hvde; Mrs. Lawrence B. Lackey’s tea for her brother and wife, the John McFies of Manila. Philippine Islands, in June: Mrs. I. N. May and Mrs.- F. K. Thompson for Mrs. W. O. Shultz of Ft. Worth in July; also in July many teas for Mrs. Carl Leopold, who was visiting from Iowa.| France, and party. A Vogue photographer spent many weeks taking pictures here, some of which were later seen iti that magazine (Alice , Evans’ daughter and shop, the Rus-! sell Cowles, Lynn Riggs and Gina t Knee in various attitudes) and in* Town and Country (the Joint birth-j day party of Witter Bynner and iDovothy Belle Hushes).In August. Mrs. Eugene Baca and Mrs. LcRoy Manuel were joint hostesses at a large tea, as were Mrs. Carl Gilbert and Mrs. A. S. Lathrop, Mrs. James L. Seligman and Mrs. Frank E. Nudiner. September was given over to Fiesta parties, Mrs. Clvde Faulk and Mrs. James Har-SEW SPORT*The summti- of ’36 will be notable through the years as that u\ which swimming became widespread as a sport. There have been a few private pools in previous y?avs but additions in this summer were those of j the Levi Hughes' family, the Hun-I ter Clarkson’s, the Curtins at Ciene-ga, and more. Swimming parties at ! the Hughes’ were frequent, and the Clarkson pocl was formally opened with a delightful party on July 4. With the Breeses, the Cy Mores, the Procbstels, the Catrons, the Renc-hnns, and others of previous years, society swam with a vengeance.Winter sports also came into favor with the beginning of a ski run at. Hyde park last March which was really developed in November and j December past. Sunny days with snow on the mountains make parties at the ski run ptpular.The horseshow, always a big event of the summer season, was moved to St. Michael’s, and was preceded by Saturday hunts by the managerial group. The hunts are expected to be on the 1937 spring andII
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Santa Fe New Mexican
Santa Fe, New Mexico, US
Fri, Jan 01, 1937
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