The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1901-12-27
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TIL i. The entire passageway from
the carriage steps to the door was en-
closed with an awning strung in cleo
trio globes, and as one entered al
thoughts OF the storm were left benin,
in the radiant scene within. The mag
nificent floral decorations blendin.
tastefully with the rich furnishings an,
the gorgeous attire Of the ladies pre-
scented a scene which will long iingel
IN the minds Of those present.
colonel and Mrs. Holmes were as,
sisted IN receiving by their guests Of
honOr, Dr. and Mrs. J. Burnham White
OF Detroit, and the Misses Holmes OF
chicago, Mrs. J. T. Harris. Mrs Will:
e. Lamb, Mrs Sara Bransford anC
Mrs. J. S. Bransford.
Mrs. Holmes wore an elegant import
/ ed gown of white corded silk, brocaded
| with delicate shades of heliotrope and
pink The trimmings were of spangled
chiffon and Point Venice lace. Her
Jewels we're diamonds, emeralds and
amethysts.
Mrs. j. Durham White was attired
IN white satin trimmed with rare old
Saxony lace
| Miss Holmes was charmingly gowned
| IN pink crepe, with trimmings of cream
| lace. and Miss Olive Holmes in white
| crepe trimmed in real lace.
AIRS. Sara BTansford's dress was an
/ imported white silk covered with an
embroidered spangled net in black. She
wore diamonds.
! Mrs. W. G. Lamb wore a handsome
/ brocaded yellow satin with eeru lace
trimmings embroidered in gold.
The gown of Mrs. ]. T. Harris was of
white boiling cloth, beautifully en-
broidered in pink and silver chrysan-
themums. The trimmings were of real
lace
Mrs. J. S. Bransford wore an ecru
taneta silk with brown velvet and
point lace trimmings.
The entire residence was thrown open
10 the guests, and Huddart had con-
Verted every room into a bower of
fiorai beauty. The hall was filed with
palms, ferns and rubber trees and the
baluStrade was wreathed with smilax
In an alcOve in the rear Christensens'
fun orchestra played throughout the
evening. Tall cut glass vases Of white
roses were placed artisticalIy about the
drawing room, haTmonizing perfectly
with its delicate tints of rose and green.
Clusters Of La France roses adorned
the music room.
The beauty of the violet furnishings
in the library was enhanced by punches
Of white hyacinths and violets with
ferns in quantities twining electroliers,
mirrors and punch bowl.
The dining room was exQuisiteIv done
in red. In the center Of the table was
huge French vase reaching almost 10
the ceiling, and over the edges nodded
nearly 100 American Beauties. The
embroidered damask was almost hid
den with the new red carnation, Amer
lea, the effect being beautiful indeed.
At opposite corners Of the table were
silver candelabra with red candles and
red shades. Over the whole hung
sprays OF plumosa- from the chandeliers
above.
The DRESSING. rooms on an upper floor
were also chaTmingly decorated. the
ladies' being yellow roses and the gen
tlemen's in vsTiegated carnations.
Fully 300 guests enjoyed the hospitality
Of Colonel and Mrs Holmes.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stephen Richards Of
Idaho are guests for the holidays Of Dr..
and Mrs. S. L. Richards.
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Mr.. Harold Eldredge has returned
from New York for a months rest from
his musical studies He was accom-
panied by his brother, Guy. who viii
spend the holidays in Salt Lake.
Mrs. Sol Siegel entertained Informal
" at dinner on Wednesday.
The marriage Of Miss Elma Coffin of
Boise Ida. and Mrs. James E. Clinton.
1r., Of Salt Lake City. was solemn
lied last evening at O'Clock at
the elegant home of the brides par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs Frank Coffin. The
beautiful ceremony was performed bv
the RI. Rev. J. 3. Funston, assisted
by the Rev. Charles E. Denel. and was
witnessed by a large gathering of rel
atives and friends.
The bride wore a charming creation
Of white French crepe trimmed with
real lace. The long tulie veil was
clasped with a beautiful pin, the gift
Of the groom. She was attended by
Miss Irene Coffin as maid Of honor and
Misses EsteIle Clinton, Laura Shoup.
Eulalie NOrthrOp. Belle FaIk and Anna
Falk as bridesmaids. Mr.. Lynne F.
Clinton. the brother of the groom. was
best man.
The rooms were attractive in Yule-
tide decorations, holly and evergreens
The bride is one of Idaho's fairest
daughters. and the groom a prominent
young business man of Salt Lake.
The congratulations Of a host Of
friends attend them.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Leon Hampton of SEQ
field are visiting friends in this city.
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Mrs. Mary Judge and Miss Judge
have retuIVed from their California
trip.
Mr.. Benjamin w. Siegel, who is at
Phillips school in Exeter, is spending
part Of his vacation with relatives
in Baltimore and Philadelphia He
viii pass next week in Camden, S. C.
Mrs. NJ Barnes leaves this morning
for Center, Utah, to be the guest Of
Miss Charlotte Ajax for a week.
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Miss Lillian III. Young, daughter of
Mr.. Royal 3. and Emmie r. Young,
was married to Mr.. Thomas r. Conova |
of Sandersonville, Fla, at II o'clock |
yesterday by President John r. Win |
der The ceremony was performed at !
the Salt Lake temple and a quiet re- /
ceptiOn for the immediate relatives was /
held at the brides home in the even
ing
Mr.. and Mrs. ConOva depart in few |
days for Louisville, Ky. From there !
they go to Florida, returning in about 1
a year TO make their home in Salt 4
Lake City.
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Mr.. o. S. Williams. manager. of |
Walkers shoe department, was pre-
septed on Christmas day with a hand
some silver smoking set by the men,
bers of the department
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The Council of Jewish Women met
at the B. b. lodge rooms yesterday
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