The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-01-04

NOV that the new year l. fairly
started and the various sets of
resolutions are properly labeled
and arranged. it would not be amiss
for Salt Lakes society people to adopt
a few rules for the government of
their strictly society events in the
future. It would certainly be a boon
to longsuffering hOstesses if a few of
the people, both men and women. who
make a business of society, would re-
solve 10 lead new lives in the matter
of attending t. their social duties. So
ciety in the west has grown so truly
Bohemian that there are but few iron
clad rules laid down for the elect, the
mono observance of which tends to in
convenience those with whom people
come in contact. One of these rules,
and one for which there is a common
sense reason, is that there shall be a
reply of some sort to all invitations
to luncheons. dinners, and similar af-
fairs for which it is necessary to make
definite preparation. Yet there are a
great number of society people in Salt
Lake who, either through ignorance or
neglect. defer their replies to impor-
LdllL affairs I'LL Alt tltNG4lL4l 1lOul
For one large luncheon, for which
fifty invitations had been issues last
spring. thirteen replies were received
up till the day before the date set. Two
or three telephone messages were sent
IN the evening preceding the event,
and at least half the ladies invited
came without the two hostesses having
any definite idea as TO their intentions.
This matter is. fortunately, not con-
fined 10 the fair sex. but a large pro-
portion OF the unfair" come in for
their share of blame. Not so long ago
q dinner was given, at which one of
the guests was to be an eastern man,
presumably of breeding. When at the
eleventh hour no reply was received
from him, and one Of the girls for the
dinner had dropped out, no fair maiden
was substituted, and the man was
forced 10 go 10 his dinner minus a
partner. This is only one of the many
things for which the smart set should
make a new set Of resolutions.
The week has been bright and gay,
the holiday spirit of good cheer and
hospitality still prevailing, and al
though derelict in some lines, Salt
Lake is keeping up her reputation for
hospitality and kindly graciOusness in
entertaining. On New Years day a
number OF home dinners were made to
include many of the young business
men Of the city who have only a mem
DRY of the homes left in the east. Two
of the most charming young women
in society were heard TO say, I'VE
never attempt to entertain anyone to-
day but the men whom our brothers
say need the happiness of a home din
ner." The opening day was spent most
auspiciOusly, and many delightful
hours were passed calling and greeting
old and new friends. Among the more
ola hCrnfa da1fOhfffT n tho ia
were the at home of Governor and Mrs.
Wells, the afternoon and evening at
the hospitable Neil home, the recep-
tion at Miss McMillan's. and those at
the Judge and the Smedley homes.
Some Of the more noted and enjoyable
events Of the past week were the
Japanese tea given by Mrs. Ewing on
Monday. the cOtilliOn at the post We'd
nesday evening. the Hepburn dinner
the same night. and in point Of ele-
gance, both of arrangement and of
costumes, the luncheon given Tuesday
It the Alta club by Mrs. S. H. Bah
cock
Many pleasant affairs win be given
during the next few weeks. the pros
ginning Of Lent being exceedingly
bright.
The golden wedding of Mr. and Mrs.
Henry p. Richards was celebrated by
a family reunion at the home Of the
couple named. 159 Second street. last
Tuesday evening. The gathering was
fl the nature OF a surprise. There
were present Mr.. and Mrs. II. P. Rich
ards and their surviving children. Mrs
Oliver Ostler, Mrs. Alonzo Young, Mrs
Richard W. Young and Mr. Will T.
Richards: also the husbands Of the
three ladies named. and Mr.. and Mrs
Harry Ostler, Miss Verna Young, Mr..
Louis Seckels. Mr. and Mrs. Lucian A.
Ray. Miss Mary T. Young and A1r.
Leslie Margetts.
The evening was spent in recouuting
"reminiscences and in the expression
and acknowledgment of congratula-
tons and good wishes.
Mr. Richards and Miss Minerva En-
pey, who. as Mr. and Mrs Henry p.
Richards, are among our best known
and most highly respected citizens
were married In this city Dec. 30, 1852
by President Willard Richards.
Walter Evans of Denver. on his way
through to Stanford. is staying few
day in the city and is the guest OF
Harold Stevens.
Mrs. c. A. stain gave an elaborate
luncheon New Years day to a num-
Der Of her friends. The affair was
planned In honor OF her daughter, Mrs
J. W. Mcconnell OF Ogden.
The home of Mrs. NJ. A. Liddle at
1s60 South Fifth East, was the scene Of
a pretty and successful surprise party
last Monday night in honor OF her sor
Nate, who celebrated his twenty FRS
birthday. A very enjoyable evening