The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-03-08
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The advent of Lent, in social circles
creates a great stir amidst its devo-
tees; the last social function, before
The solemn pail OF Lent is cast over
its gaieties, arouses excitement among
the fair buds and matrons, as each
one earnestly declares an intention to
deny herself some luxury for the next
forty days. But the truth is that So
ciety is only awed by Lenten gloom,
and takes upon itself an enforced rest,
rather than by the desire to confess its
sins. Many ladies, whose religious mo-
tives and self-denial are not to be
questioned, and who look upon any at
tempt at social gayety during the Len
ten season as frreverent, went to hear
the pianiste celebre, but the only ex-
PLANTATION they could give for their d.
Vergence from strict self-denial was,
"Oh. well. that's different thing"
What is the difference between half
a dozen and six? Perhaps its the way
you say it,
The Tontine Bachelors clubs an
nual dinner was given by Mr.. w. J..
Lawrence at the Lawrence residence
last evening. The table was a gem
with its flowers, cut glass and silver.
A delicious menu was served and a
pleasant evening enjoyed by the fol-
lowing members of the club: Mr..
Harry Sherman, Mr.. Max Smith. Mr.
Rob Hardness. Mr.. Walter Shoup, Mr.
Ben Y. Smith, Mr.. Ives Cobb Mr..
d. l.. Gregg, Mr.. George Lawrence, Mr..
viii J. Lawrence and Mr.. Alma d.
KatZ.
Mrs. Gilmer and Miss Gnmer are ex-
pected home from the east this week.
Tie Social Infants will meet Friday
evening.
The Paderewskt concert at the tab
ernacle Wednesday evening was at
tended by practically all of the society
people.
MIR. and Mrs. Frank B. Stephens ar
rived home from an extended California
trip during the week.
Miss Ardelle Cummings and Miss
Sibyl Anderson are Two of Weihe's
most promising pupils Both antici-
pate continuing their studies in Eu-
rope next year. Miss Anderson is TAX
ing a limited number of pupils at her
home on Second East street.
Mrs Dickson entertained Wednesday
afternoon. q
Mrs. t. C. Weber was the hostess
of a charming luncheon Saturday after
noon.
Mrs. Frank Knox entertained at a
Kensington luncheon Friday after
noon.
A number of the officers and ladies
of Fort Douglas were seen at the Pad
erewski concert Wednesday evening.
Mrs. 7. w. Jennings and Mrs. Guy
Palmer are expected home from their
California trip Wednesday.
A number of the officers of the fort
have invitations out for dinners in
honor of General and Mrs. Penrose.
The Wednesday evening concerts at
the fort are becoming popular among
the society people Of the city.
Mrs. Schafer returned from Califor-
MIA during the week.
Mr.. Dorsey returned to Nebraska,
his former home, during the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Brinker are at home to
their friends at their new residence,
1854 Third street.
The usual Friday night hop was not
given at the Fort last week.
Mr. Frank McKimmons. who has
been travelling in southern Utah for
some time past, will be welcomed
home by his many friends this week.
Mrs. Radcliffe entertained num-
Der Of her daughters friends Thurs
day afternoon.
on Wednesday evening occurred the !
marriage of Miss Fanny L. Manning
70 Mr.. B. f. Thomas, at the home of |
the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. H. c. /
Manning. 21O East Seventh South /
street. The simple and beautiful ring
ceremony of the Congregational church /
was read by Rev. Clarence T. Brown. !
The bride was most charmingly at /
tired in white silk. trimmed with dain- I
ty lace; her veil was claSped with /
white roses, and she carried bouquet /
of the same tied with white ribbon. /
She was attended by her sister, Miss |
Lena Manning, who looked very sweet /
in white null with pink ribbons and /
pink roses. The groom's best man /
was J. T. Hynes. About twenty friends |
of the young couple were present, who, /
after the ceremony, sat down to a
delicious wedding supper. Later in /
the evening Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas took I
=. carriage for their new residence, No. I
II Willard court, where they have be- |
gun housekeeping, and after March 10 /
will be at home to their many friends, |
who unite in wishing them prosperity !
ard happiness. Mr.. Thomas is rising /
young man, who has the respect of all (
who know him, and his bride has for |
years been one of the most successful /
primary teachers in the city schools.
A merry party of boys and girls were
gathered at IS Third East street on
Friday evening TO celebrate the tenth
birthday of Wallace Bredemeyer. The
party had a Semi-military air, as most
of the boys were in uniform. Inter
Spersed with games were marches and
various evolutions, an especially pretty
one being that where the boys crossed
swords. forming an arch of steel, I'M
der which the girls marched out to
the supper room. Little Scott Lynn
as George Washington gave an appro-
Ssriate recitation, while his sister Vera,
in a Martha Washington costume, oc-
cupied the seat of honor at the head
of the table and was the fortunate one
to receive the ring which was found
by the young host in his piece Of birth
day cake.
Mrs. Isabelle SeweIle, of Provo, spent
a few days with her daughter, Mrs.
Flora Stenhouse, last week before leay-
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