Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-01-24


most interesting program appropriate
TO the occasion being iyen, and re-
freshments served. The exercises both
afternoon and evening were thoroughly
enjoyed and all who attended felt to
tender Principal Jensen and his corps
Of efficient assistant teachers a vote of
thanks for their efforts to make the oc-
caslon a pronounced success, and to
compliment them on the successful ac-
complishment Of their object
DEATH OF MRS, BREREToN.
Mrs. Elizabeth Carr Bereton an old
and respected resident OF Provo passed
away at her home In the First ward at
G;3O this morning after severe suffering
from an internal cancer She was born
OF Hardhll, Cheshire, England, Nov. T.
1880, and was married to Richard Brere-
ton, Feb IL, lS41 Mr., and Mrs. .Brere-
ton came TO Utah IN 1853 and located
In Provo. Mr. Brcreton, who died
few years ago, was known as one OF the
solid financial men in the city. His
wife also was a woman OF considerable
financial ability and possessed great
Independence and strength Of character.
They came to Utah without any means
but by industry, thrift and good judg-
ment accumulated quite an estate,
which has practically been kent to-
ge,her since Mr. Rrereton's death, and
IA believed 10 be worth about $4,000.
Mrs. Bereton leaves a family of five
children, two sons and three daughters,
who are all, as were their parents,
highly respected citizens Of the town.
In addition TO these large number of
grandchildren and other relatives and
friends are left to mourn Mrs. Brere-
tons departure.
The funeral will be held at | p. m.
Tuesday, from the First Ward meet
inghouse.
HANKS-SHEEN WEDDING.
Elizabeth Hanks. p and Morcnl
Sheen is, both Of Salem, Were married
here yesterday by Judge Booth.
GARDEN CITY NOTES.
It was enormously stated In the an
nouncement Of Elder Oscar Winters
death in Thursdays News" that Mrs.
Winters is a daughter Of the late Apos-
tie Farley p. Pratt. The News" cor
respondent has been informed by rela-
tives that Mrs Winters is Apostle
Pratts stepdaughter. her name before
her marriage being Mary Ann Storms.
The speakers at the funeral OF Lewis
Meoham, held in the First ward meet
inghouse yesterday, were Elders Alfred
Harding Charles Burrows and NJ. l..
Pratt, Bishop O. II. Berg and Counse-
lor c. H. Thomas, There was a large
attendance OF relatives and friends.
Many relocations Of petroleum claims,
made in the Spanish Fork canyon coun-
try two years ago, are now being filed
with the county recorder
The remains of Farley Pratt's three
year~old son. who died In Mereur, We're
brought to Provo and inferred yester-
day.
President y. Cluff, Jr., went to Salt
Lake Yesterday on business connected
with the Bigham Young academy. which
Il Is expected win take several days to
consummate.
SOCIETY EVENTS.
A very elaborate reception was given
on Saturday evening at the b Y.
academy in honor OF Miss Annie Pine
who has severed her connection with
that Institution to accept one with the
college at Logan The evening was
decided success in every way,
a very enjoyable dime social was
given by the women OF woodcraft on
Tuesday evening. National high fve
vas INDUCED In the first part OF the
evening, followed by a delicious lunch
ana a very enjoyable dancing party.
one of the grandest balls Of the sea-
sor took place at Gymnasium hall on
F-iday evening, at the b. Y. A. The
decorations were to suggest winter and
the pines glistening with diamond dust
gave the effect OF frost 10 perfection.
The only cold effect was In the decora-
tlcns for the happy throng and sur
roundings made one feel the congenlal
glow OF pleasure sociabilty and Joy.
Ihe dancing was largely INDUCED IN
and the event was a glorious success.
Manager l.. o. Taft gave very en-
joyable BAH on Friday evening under
the auspices of z. c. NJ. l.
The o. o. +. f. club have organized
and viii give a series OF balls In the
First ward amusement hall
A very enjoyable surprize was given
IN honor OF Mrs ]. w. Farrer on Mon
day last.
Mrs. II. G. Watkins entertained at
dinner on Wednesday evening Messrs.
and Mesdames J. w. Farer, Charles
Werd. r. w. Muhlenbruck, Mrs. 7. II.
Beck and Miss Edna Beck
Mrs Alice Jones OF Heber was
Provo visitor this week.
Mr. +. w. Muhlenbruck was visiting
With his wife in Provo on Tuesday. He
returned TO Stockton Wednesday where
he has large mining interests.
Mrs. j Williams Of Grand Junction
has been the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Alma smoot.
Mrs Annie Jones Atkin returned
Monday from weeks vacation.