The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-19
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OGDEN SOCIETY.


Last Friday evening at the home of
Miss Milla Stevens, daughter of Bishop
T. j. Stevens, and a member of the
German class OF the w. S. academy, a
very pleasant evening was spent, char
acteristically German as far as the
American makeup of the participants
would permit. Besides the members of
the one and two-year German classes
in the academy and some friends,
nearly all the members of two even
ing classes were present, swelling the
number to % persons. Professor Rich
ard T. Hoag, the instructor of these
classes, had prepared an excellent pro-
gramme, which, with an invitation, all
in German, was addressed to each
member of his classes. The programme
carried out showed on the part of sew
eral students special excellency in pure
pronunciation and ease of delivery.
Every number was creditably render
ed, the following taking part:
Misses Milla Stevens, Ada White,
Veda Eecles, Nita Kay, Nellie Becraft
and Ruth Moench. Messrs. Joseph
Folkman and Willard Spiers. A Ger
man lunch was served, intended to re-
mind the guests of the German father
land, consisting of wienerwurst, sauer-
kraut, anisbrod, pretzels, etc. The re-
educational German games and other
social pleasures.
The parlor was tastefully decorated
with the German colors, rare plants,
etc, and it was at a late hour when the
merry company parted from the be-
loved Germany, with hearty hand
shake and "auf wiederschin." Among
those present were also Professors L..
F. Moench, J. C. Lund, G.. n. Soren-
son. Superintendent Hall and Mr.. B. R.
Mansfield.
Monday night the young ladies of the
Catholic club gave their first literary
entertainment at the club rooms on
Washington avenue. An excellent mu-
steal programme was rendered, after
which the young ladies served dainty
lunch.
Wednesday evening, Dec. 20, at the
Union Opera House, the young ladies'
of the S. o. o. B. will give a charity
hop. The object is to take prompt ac-
aid possible to the poor a. the winter
advances upon those unprepared to
meet it's rigors. 1t is an affair all
should take a part in, and it is to be
hoped so worthy a charity will receive
a cordial recognition.
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One of the social events of the week
was the kindergarten entertainment
Wednesday evening at the home of
Mrs. David Eccles on Jefferson avenue
mention of which has already been
made in The Herald. The beautiful
home was made yet more attractive by
flowers and effective green in generous
profusion. A number of entertainments
have been given before. and the ladies
in charge have, through their admirable
management, of previous affairs, made
q. reputation for excellence of detail.
The house was thronged until near
midnight with guests, who were enter
tanned in a variety of ways. A musi-
cal and literary programme was given
among the participants being Ida Far
ley, Will Kay Bertha Eccles, Luella
Ferrin, C. p. Ferrin, Lila Eccles, Liz
zie Blair, H. Anderson and Charley
Pike. A delicious luncheon was served
by a number Of ladies OF the ass ocia-
ton.
Mrs. Watson Of San Francisco will
deliver a lecture at the NJ. E. church
next Tuesday at o'clock
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The children's choir, composed of $50
voices under the management of Squire
Coop, is preparing a grand concert to
be given on Christmas night. The chill
dren are doing excellent work. The
proceeds of this concert are TO go to the
poor children of the city. Prices, so
cents for reserved seats, and % cents
general admission.
Monday night Miss Helen L. Cope
land, teacher in the high school, depart
ed for Omaha, where she intends to re-
side She will be much missed by pu-
pills and co-Workers.
Tuesday evening, at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. Lindsay r. Rogers was one
of the most charming of evening affairs.
The residence was brightly illuminated
and beautifully decked with flowers.
The guests were met at the portals by
the host and hostess, who were elegant
ly attired in red satin and chantilly
lace. They were greeted by Mrs. Ash
upon entering the parlors. After pleas
ant chats and much laughter, the ir-
resistible game of cards was begun.
Mrs. Berry won first prize, and received
a beautiful cut glass vinagrette, set
with jewels Mr.. Tyler received the gen
tlemans prize, a handsome cigar case.
At 11:30 o'clock a dainty lunch was
doned cards to enjoy music and dane
ing. The merriment lasted until late,
when a reluctant departure was taken.
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Thursday afternoon Mrs. D. H. Peery
honored her friends by entertaining
them at her home. The afternoon was
spent in cards.
For their proficiency, Mrs. e. W.
Madsen and Mrs. Berry received re-
spectively a beautiful vase, and huge
bunch Of roses. After enjoying dainty
repast the guests took their departure.
after spending very enjoyable after
noon.
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