The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-01-31
A WEEK IN SOCIETY
Unusual Activity and Gaiety
Prevailed.
THE HERALD'S CARD BASKET
The Assembly Ball, the Burns Celebration and
the Sherman Card Party We're the
Largest Events

The week has been characterized by
series of gay gatherings, the assembly
ball carrying off the palm, leaving less
favored competitors to wear the willow.
The animated faces, the ease and grace OF
manner acquired by social culture, the
artistic gowns and the bevy Of handsome
women, who are conspicuous on these oc-
casions, pronounce in no unsteady terms
the supremacy of the Assemblies" The
first was rather pretty party, the second
was divine The harmonious surroundings
made picture Of rare value IN which the
brilliant scene of beauty was heightened,
and as the guests proceeded to the dance
hall the lights from the chandeliers flashed
upon a spectacular Interpretation that was
a dream of fair women and gallant men,
VINO on pleasure bent were delight TO the
on-lookers The music was of that soft,
enhancing character which invites your
homage and creates without eXertlon
that poetic motion which is an lndehnaole
charm and makes one the slave OF ecstatle
Measure. Not so many We're present as at
the previous ball, but the decrease in num-
beers rather added than detracted from the
perfect enjoyment experienced. Wednes-
daV night viii be long remembered by the
participants, as an affair which was
Respondent with beauty, grace and happi-
ness.
Thursday afternoon the home of Mrs.
James Anderson, at all times elegant and
attractive, was made even more so by the
lovely floral decorations, and the presence
of a coterie Of chatty and interesting
ladies' who held brilliant session IN the
parlors until luncheon was announced. In
the dining room and library most taste
of fhn tani nod
made, two large tables seating six
each were placed in the centre
of the two rooms, and about these were
grouped smaller ones seating four. The
wreaths of delicate fern leaves, circling
jardeniers OF rare eGotlcs, eacn possessing
a distinctive coiOring; the snowy damask
and the elegant silver service and eX-
ouisitely dainty china, were in perfect con-
formity with the delicious menu which
was excellently prepared. The ladies were
presented with corsage bouquets before
proceeding to the collation. and found their
seats at tables where the corresponding
flowers were employed IN the decorations
this was pretty idea and was another
agreeable feature OF one OF the most sue
cessiul and delightfully."- planned parties of
the season. The guests were Mrs. Knapp
lin whose honor 1t was given), Mesdames
Macintosh, Lowe, Justice, Varian,
Davis, Bailey, Dickson, Grant, Mac.
lean, Judd, BRScCu. Htemlng ton,
Clease, Sadler, Pratt, Bailey, Scott, Sloan
and Miss worse. AT 80 adieux were made
amid many complimentary expressions to
the agreeable hostess for an afternoon OF
pleasure, where sociability reigned su,
preme.
Miss Edith and Mr.. Harry Shearman
gave very enjoyable card party on Thurs.
day night at the spacious and elegant home
Of Mrs. Stuart Stephenson. Progressive
high five was the game, and at twelve
tables were grouped a bright aud versatile
PARTY who played with vim and interest
The tally cards were cut in shapes Of
hearts, clubs, diamonds and spades anc
were very pretty. The gentlemen were
given the states and found their partners
in the lady who held the capital.
A dainty and palataole repast was served
The first prize for the ladies was won by
Miss Margaret Zane, which was a copy Of
Lucille" bound in ivory and tied with
pink ribbons. Second, choice bit of ORES
den. an after dinner coffee, was awarded
Miss Lucille Gilmer. Mrs. James carried
away the third, a pretty Japanese teapot.
Mr. George Downey won the gentleman's
first prize, which was silver hat mark
An ash receiver was given Mr.. Donnellar
as the second.
The guests were Misses Walker, Fabian
Young, Lucille Young Alton Young, Tills
Fabian, Phillips, Crosby, Gilmer, Zane
Macintosh, Rookledge, Walker, Davis