Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-12-06

A number OF pleasant social aifairs
have enllvened the week, though
shows a decrease for the preceding au-
tumn months The series OF parties CIV
en- by Mr. and Mrs $. V. Shelp ana the
affairs given by Mrs. Walter Ellerbeck
and Miss Geneive Ellerbeck were prob
ably the largest home affairs, and the
dancing party by Mr. and Mrs. iuclen
Raw and Miss Mary Young, the
card and dancing party gwen
M the Ladies' Literary club hall, an1
the affairs at Christensens have helped
out the weeks festivities. Next week
commenced with the large dancing par
ty to be ri ven in honor Of Mrs. Melvin
Cummings at the Ladies Literary club
house, and a number Of home and other
events are planned
on Monday night Mr.. and Mrs D. V:
Shelp gave the first OF their series or
entertainments, the affair being In the
nature OF n euchrc party, The decora'
tive color scheme was red, aud was
carried out In American Beauty roses
and red carnations, with artistic eftect.
The score cards and counters were al
80 In red and the electric light globes
were shaded In the same color.
Prizes were won by Mrs. ID, G. Nc
I.aughlin, Mrs. Pearsal, Dr. Bascom
and Mr.. Causten Brown. About 60
guests were present
One of the prettIest OF Mondays
events was the reception given by Mrs.
Walter Ellerbeck and Miss Geneiye Eli
lerbeck The handsome home on Is.
street was bright with flowers and
shaded lights. the latter harmonizing In
each room with the prevailing tint. The
drawing room In pink and white, and
the library In red. roses being used
throughout with smilax and palms, and
yellow chrysanthemums adjoining the
hall. Assisting the hostesses In receiv.
Ing were Mrs. Eta Ellerbeck and Mrs.
w. w. Ritter, and IN the dining room
Mrs. Mclaughlin aud Miss Ada Eller-
beck presided, assisted by the Misses
Felt Chain and Banks. Punch was
served In the library by Mrs. George
Wood, A large number were present
during the afternoon.
On Wednesday Miss Ella May Patten
daughter Of Mr. and Mrs. 7. c. Patten
and Mrs Roscoe w. Eardley, of Og-
den. were united In marriage, the cere--
mony being performed in the Temple.
and reception following at the home
Of the bride IN the evening The rooms
We're prettily decorated with roses
carnations and greens, and a large
number were present to extend com
gratulatlons Assisting the bride and
groom In receiving We're Mr. and Mrs
Patten, Miss Patten, Miss yilate Eard-
ley and Miss Matte Dye. Miss Retta
Dye presided at the punch bowl.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eardey will reside In
Ogden where the best wishes Of their
many friends VIII follow them.
Mr., and Mrs. Lucien Ray and Miss
Nancy Young gave y delightful dancing
party on Monday evening 20 large
number Of their friends. The affair took
place In the commodiOus new Twentieth
ward amusement hall, which was taste
fully decorated with flags. bunting and
colored electric lights. The music was
all that could be desired and the affair
was most enjoyable throughout.
A card and dancing party was given
at the Ladies Literary club on Wednes-
day night by the knights OF Columbus,
the entertainment being euchre. ana
prizes being won by Mrs. p. ]. Me-
Kenna, Miss Nolan and Mr. Frank
Miller. Olsens orchestra furnished mu-
sic for the dancing which followed, and
delightful time was enjoyed.
Mrs. Nell G. Brown gave a children's
party this afternoon for her little girls,
Lorrene and Thedora. At half-past
three Santa Claus arrived In his sleigh
with presents for the children. and the
fun and merrlment knew no bounds.
About 80 little guests were present and
enjoyed the affair to the utmost.
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A delightful luncheon was given by
Mrs. Shelp on Wednesday, about 81
guests being present The rooms and
tables We're prettlly decorated IN red
and green. flowers. shades and place
cards carrying out the idea. After the
luncheon there was a guessing game
in which Mrs. John r. Dooley was
awarded a prize.
Col. and Mrs. Holmes entertained AT
dinner at their home on Wednesday
evening, the event being a delightful
and elaborate one. The decorations
we're in red and white and were car
ried out with a centerpiece OF carna-
tons In the two colors. red-shaded can-
delabra and red books as place cards.
the entire effect being beautiful
NJ. s. Hanauer w. II. Sherman and
Or. ]. w. Bracken are making arrange
ments for a series 81 uartes 20 take the
place Of the assemblies.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Barlow enter.
tnlned the card club az their home on
Thursday night. The scores were Glib
son sketches ana prizes In the contest
were won by Mrs A. u. Richardson
Mrs, l. w. Snow, Mr. b. S. Young and
Mr. Horteusten. A delightful evening
was spent
Mrs. Walter Ellerbeck and Miss
Genelve Ellerheck entertained nj large
cord party on Thursday afternoon.
about s. guests being present The
decorations were IN pink and white and
The counters had the monogram Of the
hos esses embossed In the two colore
Mrs l.. c. Karrlck won fret prize. Mrs
J. D. SDencer the lone hand and Mrs
y. w. McCpne Jr the consolation.
Miss Eva Price entertained number
OF her friends at a pleasant evening
narty on Tuesday, the time being en-
icyahly spent with music and dancing
The rooms were urettily decorated with
carnations and ferns and feature OF
ne evening were vocal numbers bv
Miss Ruth Wilson. Dainty refresh.
ments were served.
Mrs Jennie A. Froiseth has left tho
city on an extended visit In tho east
ana IN Europe. She VIII visit her