Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-02-27
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

A most notable social event occurred
yesterday Ia the celebration Of the
golden wedding anniversary Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Leopold Wertheimer OF this city
The enjoyable AFFAIR took place at the
Ladies Literary club house, which had
been converted into veritable bower
with palms, plants, wreathes and fes-
toons Of goldenrod, curtains OF smilax
and clusters OF cut flowers. The gold
en-" idea prevailed principally in the
decorations. though many other colors
mingled In the lavish floral furnishings.
AT the end Of the hall where the re-
Ceiylng party stood, was curtain OF
smilax starred with j0nquils ana looped
with broad satin ribbons. From the
curtain 10 the chandelier In the center
~ the room were lO0ped folds OF yellow
crepe forming a pretty canopy over the
heads Of the host and hostess with their
receiving party. These last were Mr..
and Mrs Weftheimer. who VINO were
assisted In receiving by Mr.. and Mrs,
Louis Werthvimer Of Butte. air aud
Mrs Ben Late OF Portland, Ore. Mr..
and Mrs Samuel Wertheimer Of De La
mar, New, and Mr.. J, l.. Tiiloway Of
New York.
An unique feature Of the event was
the remarrying Of Mr. and Mrs. Werth.
elmer the ceremony being performed
by Rabbi Lowenstein, Following this
a most elaborate supper was served In
the basement. the host and hostess pre-
siding, and forty-three others partici-
pating. Here flowers were used In
richest prOfusion La France roses. ear
nations, ferns and smilax being used
with beautiful effect. Mr.. VIII Cum
bingham acted az toastmaster and
many happy speeches were made OF
congratulatory nature After the sup
per dancing was INDUCED In till a late
hour, and with renewed handshak-
ing end congratulations both for the
host and hostess and. the success Of the
enjoyable affair.
The card party given by the ladies Of
the Women's Democratic club AT the
residence OF Mrs. A. w. McCune last
night was a most successful affair, a
large number being present, and the
evening being most delightfully."- spent
by all. There were twenty-five card
tables at which contestants played in
the "63' game, and many who did not
join In the contest were entertained
with music.
The prize winners In the contest were
Mrs c. h. Stewart. who took first la
dies prize. handsomely framed por-
trait Of Mrs w. j. Bryan; James d,
Pardee winner Of the first gentleman's
prize. similarly fine portrait Of W. ].
Bryan, Mrs. Mrs. l.. l.. Archer. second
prize. dainty hand-painted cup and
saucer: John W Burton. a bound copy
OF Peter Stirling Miss Matte Reid and
j. G. Olsen won the consolation prizes
small drum with the inscription.
Learn 10 beat, and a tin whistle.
Refreshments We're served during the
evening by a number Of young ladies'.
The sum realized from the entertain
ment viii be devoted to the coming po-
llucal campaign.
The reception committee consisted OF
the following ladies': Mrs w II. King.
Mrs. Joseph l.. Rawllns. Mrs. Henry
Henderson, Mrs. w H. Dale, Mrs. Judge
Burton, Mrs j. Il, Letcher Mrs. D. c.
Dunbar. Mrs o. w. Powers. Mrs Fish
en- Harris. Mrs. c. S. Naran, Mrs. It.
b. Stephens, Miss Adah Roberts, Mrs.
Priscilla Paul Jennings. Mrs. J. ii.
Moyle, Mrs. Richard Morris. Mrs. Moses
Thatcher, Mrs. stephen Lynch, Mrs. II.
]. Dlninny Mrs. Noble Warrum. Mrs.
Matte Hughes Cannon Mrs. Alice VI,
Horne. Mrs ]. FeWson Smith. Mrs. +. s.
Richards, Mrs. Francis Armstrong, Mrs.
G y. Blakely. Mrs p. w. Madsen, Mrs.
Elias Smith.
Members Of the committee on refresh
ments We're: Mrs. Reiser. Mrs. John
Reid and Mrs. Pratt, assisted by Miss
Leda Rawlins Miss Halliday Misses
McCune. Miss Wilson Miss Emma Bull.
Miss Madsen, Miss Armstrong. Miss
Elizabeth Gibson, Miss Alice Wall, Miss
Edna Beck. Miss Pearl Buckle.