Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-02-11

The novel experiments OF the weather
clerk during the past week have occa-
stoned some dubious brooilngs on the
part Of prospective hosts and hostesses
1t being the evident Intention Of that
potential elemental parsonage to test
the capacities Of the local climate In
the way OF atmospheric phenomena. TO
the utmost limit. However through all
the devlationH effected by his cscapades
with the mercury ntraying dazedly
down Into unexplorcd degrees OF tcm-
pcratute-ani the elemental stage
hands dropping from the dingy cloud
flicH above storm-propertler enough to
ewnth the local scenery In Hnow-drifts
absolutely threatening TO necessary ac-
ton and cficct-eocini festivities have
kept the even tenor OF their
way. the number Of pleas
ant interior scenes created by
their occurrence. seeming, n anything.
TO be enhanced by the contrast Of drcar
pictures drawn by the scenic artist out
side.
First on the list among n number OF
delightful dancing parties that have
taken place In the week. was that given
by sir and Mrs. isadorc Morris. on
Tuesday evening. In honor OF their
daughter claudia.
The event took place at chrls,cnHcn'a
the hail being beautifully decorated
In palms. pottcd plants. and fcrns-thc
stage. where rcfrcshmcnts wcro served.
presenting the appearance OF n bower.
with llH pretty floral settings.
ana cmbankmcnt " plants.
The table with decorations In the
prevailing scheme OF pink. white and
Hiccn. made a charming centsrpiocc for
the gnrlandcd stage. tho hall bcneath
lending It's details of hflgh. fuCca.
dainty costumes and graceful dancing
% the brilliant picture. Mlht Morris ~
to be congratulated upon the rucccHa
OF the nffair which ranks a. one ~ the
most charming events Of the season.
Another notable event IN dancing.
parties was the Assembly liall sslyca AZ
chflrtenHcn's on Thursday niEht-,he
feature OF IN" evening. aside from the
distinct social success OF the aifair--b.-
ing the music. an element rendered.
notable by the enlargement OF The usual
orchestra 10 fifteen pieces. tho group
eelcctatlon ~ those who danced e. the
strains. Light refrvahm"nts wefs
served throughout the evening IN the
reception room. which waa prrriiy
decorated for the occasion.
or the many charming home func-
lions that have occurred IN tho week.
perhaps no other event In local social
annals has been more thoroughly
unique and artistic In detail than the
afternoon pnrticn given by Mira. Geo.
a. Wood aud Mrs. G. l.. knight an
Tuesday and Thursday ~ this week.
The entertainments took place NJ the
home OF Mira Wood on state sirert. ana
were In the form Of card par
ties, each event being distinguished for
IL unique and charming doAign
IN decoration. tally utrdS.
aud counters. The first party had Its
tone In the prevailing valentine Idea.
the event being notable for the artistic
house decorations, the rooms being
hung with fcstoonH OF scarlet hearts.
ranging through various degrees Of
sizes from large Ia small. The nr-
Management was artistic In each detail.
from the great heart, pierced with an
arrow, that hung pendant between the
porticfcH at the entrance. 20 the feH
tnons, wrenths and groups fillng every
available artistic niche with dainty
ana striking effect. For the tally-cnrda
large hearts were used, the dainty
smaller ones. strung on ribbons Hcrv-
ing AZ counters.
Carnations. roses and Hmllax helped
In making picture OF the rooms. The
second party had for Its special fca
ture % most unique and artistic scheme
IN the way OF designs In tally-cardr
and counters. The designs were VAR
iour devices representing special
months Of the year. the counters In
sas4salss ..tal atlr
gehted idea. For January "A large hand
painted cardboard bell answered for
tally-card. and tiny metal bells were
strung ON ribbons nA counters. For
February stood the historic Ratchet,
embelllrhed with a clcvorly drawn por'
that Of Washington. April was rep
resented by a tally-card painted To rep.
resent an Easter egg-and also by a
Jester with cap aud bells symbolizinr
the idea Of April Fools day. July had
a nag as an emblem In the way OF the
tally. ma tiny iiags were the counters
number ~ other equally Ingenious
devices We're shown. the idea Of the
series originating with Mrs. knight,
10th hostesses may be- proud OF inAu-
tuting 10 clever and novel departure
In the line of designs.
The prizes for Tuesdays party were
taken by Mrs. a. swan. Mrs. a. q. An
drewa, and Mrs. james J. DAILY, Those
Mrs, G. ". Center, and Mrs. Earnest
Pratt.
ON Thursday Mrs. Anthony uodb'
entertained "a family party In honor OF
Mrs. Charles Hopkins OF Butte, who II
visiting with her relatives In the city.
Mrs. Elias Smith Is ut home at IL
East Temple street.
on Tuesday afternoon Mrs. James u
Jennings entertained Ut a card party IL
honor OF Mrs. DIR. Daily, who has ro
Gently returned from her bridal trip.
On Friday Mrs. Elias Smith enter
tained u few friends Informally az q
luncheon, The guests were. Miss En-
ma Lunt. Mrs. Shaughnesay, Miss Mar,
hhaughncHsy, and Mrs. Werner.
This afternoon Mrs. ]. II. Walker
ma Mrs cheeseinan entertained at I
card party.
Mrs. Major Thompson en,ertains THU
evening at Fort Douglas
On Monday evening q dellghtful en-