Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-03-17

week by the elimination In social
events, the dearth being to great de-
gree due to the temporary retirement
from social activities OF large number
Of the most frequent entertainers at
other periods Of the season.
A few notable, and several quiet af-
fairs have taken place, but the record
has been small. compared TO past
weeks. the desire for a season Of cessa-
ton from gaiety having seemingly per-
vaded other circles besides those to
whom the observation Of such periods
annually is a matter OF course. The
affairs which have taken place both Of
public and private kind, have been
Of most delightful nature.
The chief public event Of the week In
a social way was the mask ball given
by the Retail Clients association on
Thursday night Nearly $50 people
were present, 100 OF these being In
costume. The carnival began In
grand march, headed by group rep
resenting John Bull and Dom Paul, tho
latter drawn In a small wagon, An
artistic electric float followed, showing
the flag OF Erin under the protection
OF Uncle Sam and Columbia, represent
ed by Mr.. Tom Morris and Miss Lottie
Peterson, the float being drawn by
little FilIpinos. The design Of the
float was by X. +. Peters,
who deserves credit for the artistic
idea and work. Every description Of
character was represented, and several
unique features furnished delightful en-
tertainment amongst them q contor-
ton act by Miss Evelyn Mackay.
slack wire performance by Julius Erick-
son, and an Indian dance and coon cake
walk The unmasking took place at
II o'clock. after which large number
Of the previous spectators Joined in the
dancing.
The prices were won by the follow
ing.
Burlesque Cake Walk-First prize,
Miss Bertha condle and Bob Williams
cake TO Miss Evelyn Mckay and Eu-
gene Stiefel.
Best Contortlonist-Miss Evelyn Nc
Kay
Most Original characters-Men, Mr..
Harris; women, Miss Hansen.
Most Comical Man-Sol Levy.
Finest Costume. Woman-Miss Will
liams az a Japanese.
Best Group-lndlan dancers.
Costumes by Peters & Gattung, music
by Held's military band, refreshments
by Franklin.
Entertainment, NJ. Site.
Eel. chairman; w. Williams. Max
nrf.dfa ffkarlao nta1iar Darhoraah
Harry Lennon, Frank Swenson, !, w.
Hamilton. l. Harvey. Eugene Stiefel, Sol
Levy A. II. Mess II. W. Sewall, Frank
Gardner. S. II. Brown.
Reception--Misses Mcdonald, King,
Smith, Prtat, Dunn. Wiscomb, Amy,
Moses. Pyper, Irvine, Dillingham;. Car
ter Heystick Davis. Bardsley, Hague,
Griffith, Bardsley.
A notable and pretty event OF the
week was the wedding OF Miss Frances
Bertha Benedict and Mr.. Charles ..
Cowan. on Thursday night. The ccre-
mony was performed az the residence
OF Or. and Mrs. Beer by Bishop o. +,
Whitney, In the presence OF the near
relatives and friends OF the bride and
groom. The rooms were beautifully
decorated with palms plants. SIN AK
and cut flowers, the parlor In which the
ceremony took place having canopy
OF smilax and carnations hung from
the bay window which was banked
with palms and plants.
The mantel was smothered with
smilaxi and white carnations and vases
of roses and carnations aided In the ar
tistic floral effect. Palms and smilaX
decorated the hall and staircase and
the dining room was In red carnations
and broad red ribbon and festoons OF
smilax and ferns, making a beautiful
picture.
The bride wore q charming costume
OF gray and white cloth and carried
white carnations. Her maid OF honor,
Miss Claire Clawson. wore a dainty
gown OF white Swiss. and Mrs. bene-
dict, the mother Of the bride. was
gowned In black silk with trimmings
OF old lace. Little Nan Clawson,
gowned In pink silk, received the guests
at the door.
Mr.. CLANCY Benedict, brother OF the
bride, escorted the latter into the room
and Mr.. Murray Godbe acted as best
man. After the ceremony an elaborate
supper was served covers being laid
for twenty-five.
The bride Is the daughter OF the late
Dr. J. NJ. Benedict and rs one Of the
most popular young bellies In Salt Lake
The groom Is at present holding posi-
tion as assayer in Shasta county, Cal,
where the young couple Will reside.
They are at present the guests OF Dr.
and Mrs. Beer. but expect 10 leave for
their new home tomorrow. Besides the
hosts and the bridal party. those pres
ant Mr. nan.hlnf Mr. IfnuoN
Dir. and Mrs Hudson, MIR. ami Mrs.
Meyers, Mr., and Mrs. Rumel, Miss May
Cowan, Messrs. Alfred and George
Cowan, Miss Potter Miss sullivan.
Mrs. Murray Godbe, DIR. Pierson, Mr..
Walter Meeks. Mr. and Mrs. Greene.
Mr.. and Mrs Frank Beatie enter
tanned az most enjoyable event on
Tuesday night. a few Of their friends
gathering at their home on north State
street 20 enjoy an informal evening. A
screamingly funny feature OF the even
ing was hat-trimming contest for the
gentlemen. each being supplied with In
discriminate shapes and trimmings and
required TO turn them into pieces Of
fashionable millinery. The designs were
all original, some OF them producing
dangerously hysterical effects on the
assembly.
The partners Of the contestants were
obliged TO don the hats and pass before
a committee OF judges, who decided the
merits OF the contest as the samples
were on parade. Mr.. Lawrence Young
had the honor OF taking first prize, for
the most artistic trimming, and Bow
cry creation concocted by Frank Beatie
was acknowledged 10 be the best
amongst the list Of those deserving
boobies. Another unique contest was
a wood-sawing tournament for the
ladies. each being supplied with a
square block and tiny saw--the one
saving the straigh,est line winning the
prize. The judges decided the work OF
Miss Wright Of ogden 70 be the most
artistic and the prize was accordingly
awarded 10 her. Music reciiations etc,
and delicious refreshments were
amongst the other enjoyable features OF
the evening. The guests were: Mr.. and
hrs. Gibbs, Mr.. and Mrs. Haywood