The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-04-22
OGDEN.
fspecial Correspondence.)


state Importance occurred in ogden
Easter Monday, when the famed Co
luEbia club gave its second annual
ball. William II. King, congressman
elect, together with James 7. Ham
nond, secretary Of state, opposing can
didates in the recent election, here
found common ground, and were guests
of the club, each dancing to Colunbia's
music and each joining in the allper-
vading sentiment of Hail Columbia. .
Political strife was forgotten. The
rival candidates rode to the ball in the
same carriage. Mr.. Hammond led the
grand march. with King a close second,
and laughingly remarked that next day
at the state canVassing board his tab
ulation Of the special election returns
would show King in the lead and him
self relocated to second place.
This was the second annual BAH OF
the Columbia club, and the committees
appointed weeks before had done their
work thoroughly. There was not an
awkward incident noticeable TO mar the
pleasure of over 200 guests. The eXqui-
site decorations, tasteful refreshments,
inspiring music and other perfectly ar
ranged accessories all bore evidence of
the thoughtful, painst aking work of
the hosts. For weeks society had been
preparing for the affair, and as a con-
sequence such an array of tasteful cos
tunes and fair women were in attend
ance as is seldom seen at any gather
ing.
The affair, of course, was at Chris
tensen's hall. The groundwork of the
decorations was the club cOlOrs, red,
white and blue. These cOlors draDed
the electric light globes, and on the
north wall was spread a magnificent
silk flag. the finest in texture, coloring
and needFeWOrk ever brought to Utah.
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bons and fine pictures taken from the
club quarters in the Loan & Trust
building adorned the walls, while few
palms and other choice plants adorned
hooks and corners.
The event was attended by William
II. King, cOngressman-elect, and Hon.
James L. Hammond, secretary of state,
who came from Salt Lake for the occa-
sion, the latter being the official repre-
sentative of Governor. Wells, who was
unable to be present in person. These
gentlemen, with their wives and Mrs.
w. II. Dale, arrived ON the 7:40 even
ing train, ana at once became guests
of honor. of the club. A committee, con-
sisting of ex-President D. ]. Farrell
and the president of the club met them
at the depot and escorted them to the
Reed hotel where suites of rooms had
been engaged for them. At o'clock
they were taken to the ball room, and
shortly afterwards the opening over
ture was rendered The grand march
was started at about 10 O'Clock.
Hon. James T. Hammond and lady
led the march, and were followed by
Mr.. and Mrs King, Mayor and Mrs.
Browning, the officers and members of
the Columbia club and other guests, to
the number of about ninety couples.
w. ]. Shealy, a great favorite with
the ColumbianS, together with Mrs.
ole Of hon
in the line. The music of the march
was Hail Columbia" and as ninety
or more couples moved about under the
glowing lights in time to the inspiring
strains, the brilliant and varied cos
TUNES of the ladies cOntrasted effect
lively and filled the scene with rich, in
deScribable color effects. The spec
tacle was one TO be long remembered.
A delightful feature of the affair was
the music. This was furnished by a
ten-piece orchestra, and on this Occa-
sion was PLAYED for the first time in
public the Columbia Club TwO-step,' -
composed especially for This occasion
by James Clawsor, who dedicated it to
the hosts and allowed them to name it.
The composition is full of dash and
melody, and its trio parts will compare
7avorably for beauty with any piece of
bah room music, not excepting Sousa's.
1t was a most enjoyable and original
feature, and was loudly encOred. At
the end Of the firSt encore the dancers
called loudly for ''Clawson," and the
club president, mounting the orchestra
stand introduced the composer, who
bowed acknowledgements to hearty ap-
plauSe. Later in the evening this piece
was repeated, and was again encored.
On each end of the orchestra stand
booths were erected, where sherbet and
punch, with sailed almonds, cake and
CONNECTIONS were served.
A programme of twenty-three num-
bers was danced, the distinguished
guests participating in the festivities to
the end. Nearly every one of the fifty
young bachelors composing the club
was present, besides the best society of
the city, with guests from Salt Lake,
Logan and other Utah cities. Coming
Immediately after Lent, the affair
brought out the most distinctive array
of fine tOilettes ever seen at an Ogden
social event.
Reference is here made to some Of
the many beautiful costumes and their
Wearers:
Mrs. w. II. King wore a becoming
costume Of black satin, with velvet rib
bon and paSSementerie trimming;
skirt en- train.
Mrs. J. T. Hammond was tastefully
attired in a gown of gray. silk, with
lace Overskirt.
Mrs. w. H. Dale, Salt Lake, wore
green Persian silk, with flowers and
diamonds.
Mrs. George A. Snow, Salt Lake, was
gOWned in pink fOulard silk, with chif-
fon effect; diamonds
Mrs George NJ. Hanson wore pinl
taffeta silk, trimmed with real lace anC
chiffon: pearls
Miss Alton Young, Salt Lake-whitt
organdie.
Miss Gamble Salt Taka-Pinlx silk
with chiffon trimmings.
Miss Annette Burkett, Salt Lake
Lavender silk.
Miss Torgasson, Logan-Pink or
candle
Miss Mana Dyer, Oakland, Cal.-PinI
silk.
Mrs. NJ. S. Browning-Blue silk, ap
plique trimmings.
Mrs. j. D. Watson-Blue silk.
Miss Nell Healy-Blue taffeta silk
with lace. applique trimmings.
Miss Veda I4ittlefield-Gray costume
pink and gray satin trimmings, chiffol
lace and rhinestone buckles.
Miss Nora Scudder-White organdie
Miss Stella COnger-Blue aIbatross.
Miss Lillian Langsdorf-Pink dimity
Miss Rhoda Stephenson-Black or
candle.
Miss Lizzie Blair-Blue satin waist
dark skirt.
MISS NELllt -htGSdg-DldCh olih-
Miss Annie McKay-Blue organdie.
Miss Annis Brown-YellOw silk.
Miss Myrtle Gunnell-Gray Organdie
Miss Luella Ferrin-Black organdie
Miss Mamie HarringtOn-Black AM
white silk. with pink silk and lac
trimmings.
Miss Lettie acknowledgements sill
chiffon waist with fringe trimmings.
Miss Jessie Berry-White Organdie.
Miss jamie Taylor-White Organdie
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