The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1901-12-31
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cago and was beautifully carried out
IN the furnishing by Walkers and in
the floral arrangement by Huddart.
The main hall was in red and green
except in the two north corners, one OF
which was banked with palms inter
tWiued with red pOncettias, while in
the other were masses of violets among
the palm ferns forming the back
ground In the center of the hall a gi-
gantie palm reaching nearly to the cell
ing was placed on q circular divan
while festo0ns of smilax draped the
wall and chandeliers.
The north room had been fitted for
a receiving parlOr. and was done en-
tirely in white and yellow, the back
ground being Of graduated sizes of
eFergreens banked with large yellow
chrysanthemums and white masses OF
Easter lilies. In the whole were tiny
electric lights of varied cOlOrs. which
gave Il lovely radiance to the room.
An immense star OF larger lights was
suspended above the arcnway leading
TO this room, while the archway itself
was a mass of holly and mistletoe, cur
tains of which festoOned the walls on
either side.
Refreshments were served in the
south room, which was decorated
wholly in red and white, the tables be-
ing crossed with broad ribbons of
tiame-colOred satin. IN front Of this
room palms We're banked and in the
southeast corner the enlarged orchestra
was sta toned behind a screen Of palms
and ferns.
Elegant divans and Oriental rugs lent
the charm of hOmelikeness to the
whole and amid profuse floral decOra-
tons punch bowl was placed to re-
fresh the dancers. The guests NUM-
bered nearly 400 and it is safe to say
the Old hall has never witnessed d gay
er or more beautiful sight than that
presented last evening.
In the receiving line, besides Mr.. and
Mrs. Harris. were seen Colonel and
Mrs. Holmes and their guests, DR.. and
Mrs. J. Vernon White Mrs. s. e.
Bransford, Mr.. aad Mrs. Lamb of Park
City, the Misses Holmes and Miss Emy
cry. The gowns worn by the ladies of
the receiving party were elaborate af-
fairs most of them imported for the
occasion.
Mrs Harris wore an exquisite Paris
gown of heavy white satin. embrOid-
cred with pearls and deliberately
trimmed in real lace. She wore no
jewels except diamonds.
Mrs Holmes was respondent in a
creation of Nile green net with gar
lands on skirt and bodice of purple
velvet -glOries. With this,
which came from Paris, magnificent
diamonds were Worn.
Mrs Bransford's gown was laven-
der brocaded satin with trimmings of
real lace and diamonds.
Mrs White wore an elaborate cos
tune of white crepe with real lace and
pearls
Mrs Lamb wore a handsome gown
Of pale rose cOlOTed satin
Miss Emery's dress was OF white
dotted chiffon with real lace trim
mings.
Miss Holmes was dressed in a gown
of pink crepe trimmed exquisitely with
ecru lace.
Miss Olive Holmes dress was of
white net trimmed with real lace and
with applique embroidery Of pink vel
vet
DR.. F. a. Druehl has returned from
trip to Chicago. whittier he was
called by the fatal illness of his mother
Mrs. Charlotte DrUehl. Mrs. Druehl
passed away Dec. IL and was buried
three days later. She had passed her
ninety-frsu birthday anniversary and
survived her husband, with whom she
lived siXty-fOur years just four years.
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There win be. a meeting of the Cham
made chorus on Saturday morning,
Jan. 1. at 1920 o'clock, at Calder's
store, TO determine whether the con-
cert viii be given or not. Every men,
Der is requested to be present
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The current events and current liter
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at . o'cloclS The following programme
will be given: Iii Hung Chang Mrs
Mover: The Schley Case" Mrs. Wood
ruff. and an original story viii be read
by Mrs. Royle.
Mr.. ]. T. Evans. assistant auditor of
the Denver & Rio Grande, and Mrs.
Evans and son, Walter, arrive this
morning from Denver, to be the guests
for few days of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
B. Stephens.
Miss Florence Grant is in ogden visit
ing Miss Geneve Douglass.
Miss Maud Lewis of Ogden is the
guest of Miss Hattie Jennings.
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Miss John Judson entertained at din
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ball at Christensens'.
Mrs. Z. r. Eldredge of Portland, Ore,
is visiting friends in the city.
Mrs. Ralph +. HOag leaves Wednes-
day to make her permanent home in
Ogden. Mrs. Hoag will be missed by
a large circle Of warm friends in this
city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Rooklidge OF
Chicago have returned from their trip
to the mines at Deep Creek, and are
the guests of Mrs. Charles Rooklidge
for the week.
Mr.. A. o. Smoot Of Provo was in the
city yesterday
The Utah Woman's Press club met
last evening at the rooms of Mrs. c. c.
r. Wells in the Constitution building
After a short programme an evening OF
enjoyment was the order.
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Miss Phoebe Hardin will give a
watch party tonight.
Mrs. Howat, accompanied by H. Ben
Hampton, were due to arrive here from
Mexico last night Miss Adelaide
Hampton viii remain with her brother
DIR. r r. Hampton, in Mexico during
the winter months.
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Mrs. F. d. Hobbs has been called to
California on account of sickness OF
her daughter. Mr. Hobbs viii be al
the Manitou after the first.
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Miss Sylvia Cohn will leave next
Sunday for New York to spend the re-
mainder of the winter with her sister
Miss Edna Cohn.
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The marriage Of Miss Nettie S. Mann
to Mr.. j. D. SpTatly VIII take place to-
night at 9:45 at st. Marks cathedral.
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