The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-12-27

p HE past week has been filled with
Christmas festivities OF a home
like kind, and aside from the big
tea on the afternoon Of the day ITSELF
there was nothing Of q special social
order. The dinners were nearly all Of
the quiet kind, many of the fortunate
people with homes taking in those who
arc jewellers in obstetrics, and making
them feel the reality Of q home for the
day. a number of people made short
trips out OF town for the rest of a few
days, and some viii not return till
early in the New Year.
with the actual work Of Christmas
over and the holiday spirit eth in the
air there is a prospect Of a great deal
more gaiety than has been evident in
the city for many months The coming
week offers more attractions in every
way than any Of those preceding it
since the early summer. Doubtless
with the reOpening OF many Of the
most elegant homes in the city there
viii be a genuine return Of the Wonted
social activity.
The first cards for the Assemblies
we're issued during the week. The
pains 20 make the occasion an event
way and the committee is sparing no
pains 10 make the first dance an event
Of Importance. The plan of having the
girls individual members is taking
well, and although an innovation in
salt Lake Is decidedly in favor Of the
maidens.
A great number Of the leading homes
of the city VIII be threwn open on
New Years day, and a good many Of
the younger matr0ns are planning quite
elaborate at homes.
Mrs. W. III. Cunningham win give a
series OF lUncheOns the latter part OF
the week in honor of Mrs. James c.
Dick. who viii return shortly from her
wedding trip.
In the list Of guests at the New
York Bachelors and Spinsters' dance
q Delmonico's appear the names OF
Airs. James W. Nem and Miss Violet
NeilL
Mr.. Leroy Palmer is in town from
southern Nevada TO spend the Christ
mas holidays with friends.
The guests of The Fifth East hotel
b have issued invitations for a hop TO be
given next Thursday evening. The
affair promises to be one Of the gay
est and most enjoyable Of the holiday
season.
A great number Of Salt I.akers will
60 10 ogden to attend the annual ball
and banquet Of The Weber club Tues
day evening.
The Bohemian banquet to be given
the same evening at the Commercial
unique and delightful events eger given
there.
The first large military hop Of the
present season viii be given at Fort
Douglas the same evening.
The Unity club will hold its regular
meeting tomorrow evening in Unity
hall. on Second East street. Papers
viii be given by Mr. William H Fish
jr. and Mrs. William G. Jennings OF
"ParsifaI' and Tristan and Isolde,
and the music from Wagner's Par
sifal." Tristan and Isolde" and 10
Eengrin" VIII be given by Miss Esther
7. Allen and Miss Mary Olive Gray.
The meeting Of the house decoration
section Of the Ladies' Literary clul
has been postponed till the seconC
Monday in January.
The home Of G. NJ. GHIett. 1865 Yves
Eighth South street. was the scene o.
quiet wedding Thursday evening
Dec. "a when J. r. Halloran, a prOmi
nent mining man Of Victor, Colo, ant
Miss Lille FOrsha were united in mar
Iiage, Rev. DIR. Paden performing tn
ceremony. The home was handsomell
decorated with mistletoe, violets an,
carnations. and the ceremony was wit
messed only by the immediate friend
of the family. Miss FOrsha is a sis
ter Of Mrs Gillett and has a host o.
friends in this city. Last evening tn
couple gave a Christmas dinner at tn
Wilson hotel to the following invites
guests: Mr.. and Mrs. q. NJ. Gillett
Mr.. and Mrs. j. A Forsha. Mr.. an'
Mrs. J. A. Straub. Miss Birdie Gillet
and AIR. Warner Duff. The couple vii
remain i'm the city for a few days
after which they VIII depart for Vic
tor. Colo. their future home.
Miss Mercy Baker went to Loga
Xmas eve to attend the wedding re
ception of her sister, Miss Lydi
Baker
At meeting of the Billy club. he'll
last Sunday. the following officers wer
elected for the next quarter. Robert \
Wilson. president; Thomas Larson
vice president; George II. Butler sec
rotary; Wesley Wilson treasurer.
Executive COmmittee-Frdnk White
Dennis Murphy and Art Bolton.
Reception COmmittee-Jimmy Nelson
Al Faddis and William TimpsOn
After the election Of officers arrange
ments We're made for future events, tn
first of which win be a dancing part
fQr the members Of the club at tn
Ladies Literary club rooms next Tues
day evening and IN the early part q
the year a fancy dress ball at the La
dies Literary club rooms. Mr.. Wesia
Wilson viii entertain the club at hi
home next Thursday evening.
PARK CITY.
wednesday afternoon the Hiawath
Literary society had an election Of Oft
Gers rho following officers were oIar