The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-11-13

One Of the eastern journals gives an &C
count of something quite original In the
way Of lanckeon, and besides being new,
was really interesting, instructing and
dainty. Invitations on note-cards, lace
edged, were sent out worded in the con-
ventional sfrom three to five" on the day
wished. and in the lower left corner were
these significant words, Lace Luncheon"
Now lace is something dear to the heart
OF every woman OF taste and refinement,
aud they were at once on the qul
vive. On arriving, the guests found
their winning hostess waiting item,
gowned IN lace, in room
Frightened with flowers, and in the draw
ing room was, TO her surprise, an easel
draped in buttercup silk. over which was
gracefully festOoned pieces Of rare lace OF
poiIs 7 Angleterre, Alencon, Ave Maria,
Brussels, Aechiin, and many others. This
as q study. No page Of art is more inter-
esting TO ladies than that OF lace, its his
tory, its pattern inventors, its mode of
manufacture, where, as well as how. So
that this bright New York woman who
conceived the idea of a lace luncheon did
more for her guests than at first thought
of, as it set she gay world studying.
The social season is to be g short one. as
Lent begins Feb Is and Christmas and
New Year preparations consume some sew
eral weeks preceding those events, SO that
about eight weeks is all the gay world will
have in which to have 9 merry time, and
this fact is sure 10 crowd events thick
upen each other.
The dinner dances have not Travelled fur
Their west than the Mississippi valley, for
though conceded to be the most delightful
functions, they are also the most elaborate
and expensive, requiring q skillful hostess
TO carry them to successful issue
Just as Americans have taken to their
heart the English custom of high noon
weddings with breakfast to follow, the
edict goes forth from the other side that
luncheons viii obtain.
One of the pretty customs of Germans is
the observing OF family events of those
dear, yet far away. The habit is greatly
TO be commended, for it bridges oceans with
tenderest ties, keeping the heart warm.
a feeling of nearness, with the knowledge
of what the loved ones are doing, at the
self same hour. is sure to follow.
The musical given last week by Mrs. d
Hirschler was for this purpose, and com
memorated the marriage Of Mr.. Hirschler's
sister in his far of country. A dinner
preceded the music. The musical pro-
gramme was an interesting one and thor
oughly enjoyed by the thi, = guests
present. Mr.. Hirschler played she flute,
Mr.. Colman the violin. Mr.. Mcintyre the
cello. and Mr.. Hirschler the piano.
The first selection was a trio for flute,
violin and cello.
Vocal solo, Lolo's song from "Cavslleria
Rusticanas' Mrs. Hirschler
Piano solo--------------.... Prof. n. S. Krouse
Recitation, II Were You ---------------
u ----------. Miss Amy Salz, OF San Francisco
A Quartette, "Nocturn' $500. -----------
F--------------.. Flute, violin, cello and,piano
Song, selected. Miss Hawley
Miss SalZ
Trio hungarian Dance by Brahm" -------
..-..... ------......Elute. violin and piano
The Steinway grand is an unusually fine
one. Amusing games followed the pro-
gramme and were heartily enjoyed. De-
licious refreshments closed an altogether
delightful evening.
Those present not already mentioned
were; Mr.. and Mrs. Moritz, Mr. and
Mrs. Wallerstein, Mr.. and Mrs. Kahn, Mrs.
II. s. Krouse, Mr.. and Mrs. Oberndorfer,
the Misses Phillips, Miss Gertrude Cohn,
ond Miss Strasberger, Of Butte.