The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-05-24

The one overshadowing event of las
week was the convention of the Fed
Grafton of Utah Women's clubs, whicl
brought together the leading women O
Ogden. Salt Lake, Provo and Spring
vile, and was attended by nearly al
the women vino are prominent in clul
work in this city.
The large reception at the Devereau1
house was the distinctive function Of
the week. The grand old mansion
reminiscent Of old England's country
nranors, was brilliantly lighted. Roses
carnations, ported plants galore were
artistically and tastefully arranged
throughout the drawing rooms and
halls Olsen'S orchestra. hidden by a
bower OF plants and festoons, was in
attendance and rendered sweet music
during the evening. The guests were
received in the large drawing room by
MIS-. Frank Jennings, Mrs McVicker,
Mrs. Il. i. Wells, Mrs. Little, Mrs.
Jones, Mrs. Todd, Mrs Kinney, Mrs.
LaBarthe, Mrs. Briggs and Mrs. Hyde.
The large dining room contained bevy
of society bellies, who served delicious
refreshments under the guidance of
Mrs ". w. Ritter. In this pleasant
task she was assisted by Miss Nc
Cornick, Miss Katz, Miss Shearman,
Miss Cotton, Miss Aft, Miss Roge, Miss
Lawrence and Miss Lucille Jennings.
Among the guests We're Governor and
Mrs. Heber M. Wells, Secretary Of
State Hammond and Mrs. Hammond,
Mrs. Priscilla Jennings. Mr.. and Mrs.
W c. Jennings. Mr.. and Mrs. j. L.
Rawlins. MIR. and Mrs. w. r Cotton.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fenton, DR. and Mrs.
Vincent, Mr.. and Mrs. j. @. Cannon,
Mr. and Mrs. j. D. Spencer. Mr.. and
Mrs. Wash Young, Mr.. and Mrs. Sci
Clawson, Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Moyle,
Mr.. and Mrs Will Clawson, Mrs. J..
Gilner, Mrs. Egbert Roberts, Mrs.
Rancke, Mrs. James Kimball, of Og-
den, Mrs. Ransford Smith, of ogden,
Miss Moore and Miss Kellogg, of Pro-
vo, Or. and Mrs. Dart, Mr.. H. w.
Brown, Mr.. Albert Taylor, Mr.. D. E.
Burnley Mr.. and Mrs. L. Z. Hall.
The summer season is now believed
to be fairly opened, and out of door
amusements will be in order for some
time.
Miss katherine Lowe gave a stall
party at the theater Wednesday even
ing in honor of Mr.. VIII Thompson.
Her guests were Miss Edna Shearman,
Miss Adelaide Mason, Mr. VIII Thomp-
son, Mr.. George Lawrence, Mr.. Harry
Shearman.
Mrs. John w. Greenman entertained
at luncheon Saturday afternoon. The
apartments were prettily decorated and
q dainty luncheon served to the fol-
lowing ladies: Mrs. John Sharp, Mrs.
.. Miles, Mrs Charles Brink, Mrs S.
Y Sha1r Tr.S Pndo11 Trc Shelton
Mrs. Prill, Mrs. Blake, DR.. Lucia
Miles.
Miss Evelyn Corker was the recipient
of a very pleasant surprise party Fri
day evening. Among those present
were Messrs. Ellis, Freed, Izadore Wat
ers, Herbert Auerbach, George Auer-
bach, John Gleason, John Corker, jr.,
and Misses Josephine Auerbach, Mar
guerite Donnellan, Helen Monroe, Bea-
trice Anderson, Necy Ensign, Flor
ence Gilds, Mabel Eager, Mamie Covey
and Evelyn Corker. The affair was
gotten up by Miss Josephine Auerbach.
The Wednesday night soirees at
Christenson's hall closed last Wednes-
day night, but the popularity of these
informal parties has become so great
that the Christensen boys have been
induced to throw the hall open again
next v ednesday night, when a rousing
good time is anticipated by the clubs
which have danced away so many
pleasant hours during the past winter
months Last Wednesday evening the
hall was attended by hundreds of
young people, who were anxious to be
in at the death" of a most enjoyable
season of dancing.
Miss Katherine Lowe was the hos
tess Friday evening of one of the pref
test and most enjoyable card parties
of the season. The parlors were ar
tistically decorated with palms and
violets, lending fragrance and beauty
TO the rooms. High five constituted
the evenings pleasure. Miss Katz and
Mr.. Holden winning the first prize. De
lcious refreshments were served to the
following guests: Mr.. and Mrs. Holden,
Mr.. and Mrs. Post, Miss Ethelyn Web
Der, Miss Lacine Hoge, Miss Nellie
Beattie, Miss Hattie Hamilton, Miss
Alton Young, Miss Blanche Kimball,
Mrs. Russell Coe- Woodruff. Miss Edna
Sherman, Miss Emile Katz. Miss Mar
garet Park, Miss Adelaide Mason, Miss
Ora Hardness, Miss Teresa Alff, Miss
Gwen Morgan, Mr.. VIII Thompson, Mr.
Nye, Mr.. George Lawrence, Mr.. Grant
Hampton, Mr.. Bert Varian, Mr.. Miles
Narian, Mr.. Jules La Barthe.
Afrg. w. P. Lynn has lately organized
a working girls club called the Leal,
which meets with her at her home once
week. Mrs. Lynn is also the orig
inator Of the Alcott club, with a mem
bership of 152 children. The children
are to be taken to the country once a
week during vacation. Each of the
children pay 5 cents dues a week to
start library. The books are to be
taken with them on their iaunts to be
read there. One or two other similar
clubs owe their origin to Mrs Lynn's
untiring energy. Small beginnings have
larger and better endings, and Mrs.
Lynn's interest in her fellow creatures
is certainly a most commendable one.
Mrs. Holman was the hostess of a
delightful thimbIe party Wednesday
afternoon at the Manitou, compliment
1aiy to her daughter, Mrs. Tompion
London. Invitations are out for card
party to be given Wednesday after
noon in honor of her daughter.
Mrs. Z. H. Farnsworth entertained
in her charming manner a few friends
at luncheon Thursday afternoon. Car
nations and roses formed the decorat-
ing scheme Her RueSts were Meed mac