The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-05-15
THE SOCIAL WORLD
Review of the Affairs of the
Week in the Beau Monde.
Bright and Merry Weddings, Entertain
ments, LuncheOnE, Receptions
Weddings, Etc

Last week was bright merry one, and
one can scarcely tell which has been the
favorite form of diversion among society's
yotaries, high five entertainments or the
atre parties. Teas which are so popular in
the east seem not to have caught the fancy
here in our far western city. Is America
never to have the ''conversazione" which
made the period of Madame de Stael and
lie Brun so brilliantl
Weddings have been few, and will be 30
until June, the month of roses and the
favorite time for marriages. Unlucky May
holds fears for the timid maiden.
OF the receptions. during the past week
that of Mrs. NJ. C. Fox was the most elab-
crate and unique as well as the largest, no
thought or expense being spared to make
it a pronounced success, and Mrs. Z. may
congratulate herself upon her brilliant tri-
umph.
The season for picnics has arrived, and
the last few Saturdays many parties of
young people have found their way into
the cailons, eager for days sport in the
open air.
The Ladies' Literary club met Friday
afternoon for the purpose of closing up last
years business and to elect new officers for
the ensuing. Their work so far has been
eminently successful and they may look
bravely forward to the future. The sub
feet. Russia, was most thoroughly studied
proving, too, of absorbing interest as it is
to all the world. Many visitors were cor
daily welcomed from time to time and
deeply enjoyed the efforts and research Of
the earnest members. The retiring officers
gave very pleasing addresses and the mem
bers then proceeded to elect new ones
The following were chosen: Mrs. Thrall,
president; Mrs. Fabian, vice-president;
Mrs. Mccormick, recording secretary; Miss
Hampstead, treasurer; Mrs. Gage, CORE
spending secretary; Mrs. @. Y. Wallace
critic; Miss Lawrence, librarian. The
subject for next year is South America. F"
Adjourned to meet the first Friday in
September.
the Kirmess, which begins the 9TH of June
The proceeds are for the benefit of the
Pioneer library and the object deserves the
united support of the public.
Mrs. F. A. Druehl entertained party Of
friends at cards in her cosy little home
on Friday evening. Nine tables were set
and promptly at S 80 the game began.
Punch was served throughout the even
ing. When eleven games had been played
the prizes were awarded. Mrs. Vincen
was fortunate in winning the first prize,
handsome silver jewel case; Mrs. Volmel
carried of the consolation prize, beauti-
full bisque vase The first prize for gentle
men, a silver cigar-holder aud ash-re
ceiyer, was won by Mr.. Roods. The con,
ISOLATION, an oxidized silver paper-cutter
fell to the lot of MIR. Nelden. Then fol
lowed a delicious menu.
The guests of the evening were DR.. and
Mrs. A. c. Ewing, DR.. and Mrs Niles, DR.
and Mrs Plummer DR.. and Mrs. Vincent
Mr.. Gunter, Miss Conklin, Mr.. and Mrs. Nc
Gurrin, Mr.. and Mrs. Bache, Mr.. and Mrs
Nelden, MIR. and Mrs. Volmer, Mr.. ant
Mrs Rood, MIR and Mrs. Silva, Mr.. AM
Mrs. Jones, MIR and Mrs. Applegate, Mr.
and Mrs. Bishop, MIR. and Mrs. Scanned
Mr. and Mrs. Link, Misses Lincoln, Nor
Ian and Dimock, DIR. Beatty and MIR. Wood
man. Mr.. and Mrs. Druehl are most hos
pitable host and hostess and their guest
spent most delightful evening with them
Mrs. Major Downey, assisted by he
fascinating daughter-in- law Mrs. Georg