Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-04-18
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL,

Mrs. Ella Wheeler Wilcox was the
guest for a short time yesterday OF the
Ladies Literary club, and a large num-
Der were present 10 meet the dlstin-
guished author. She addressed the CLUB
briefly on the subject or women $
clubs, declaring her hearty approval OF
such organizations, Mrs. Wilcox stated
that she Is a member OF the Daughters
OF the American Revolution. this being
the one society to which she belongs.
She believes that they are an important
factor IN movements OF progress ana
humanity throughout the land, This
afternoon Mrs. Wilcox held an Informal
reception at the Knutsford from ! until
2 o'clock. and at o'clock went to salt
air. Tonight she will speak at the meet
ing Of the State kindergarten society.
Congressman George Sutherland VIII
also be one Of the speakers
Tonight the members Of Mrs. lyle
hearts class OF the First Presbyterian
church will enjoy an unique entertain.
ment in the shape Of a "Trip Around
the World" The hostesses Of the even
ing will be Mrs. Baker, whose home
VIII represent Japan, Mrs. lgleheart,
Africa; Mrs Rood Ireland; Mrs, j. {.
II. King, Germany Mrs Leary, Ger
many.
A special meeting Of the Ladies'
Literary club was held yesterday after
noon at the close Of the meeting Of the
current section. sand the following la
dies were nominated for the several Of
fees for the ensuing year. For presi-
dent, Mrs. a. c. Ewing and Mrs. +, ID.
Bickfod FIRST vice president Mrs, Ar
thur Bird second Vice president, Mrs.
NJ. l.. Richie; recording secretary, Mrs.
c. II. Mcmahon an dMlss Jessup cor
responding secretary, Mrs Charles
Watson; treasurer, Mrs. r., 3. Critch-
low; critic, Mrs GOrnam; librarian,
Miss Yardley; historian Mrs Jennings,
Mrs. Cain and Mrs. Wightman: dlrec-
tors, Mrs. futile, Mrs. Fabian, Mrs.
+. b. Stephens Mrs Ledyard NJ.
Bailey, The election viii be held on
May 9,
A reception and dance will be given in
honor OF Mr.. and Mrs. T. NJ, Solomon
at the Ladies' Literary clubhouse next
Wednesday evening, the affair being
under the auspices OF the ,B. F. Peix-
otto lodge,
Mr.. and Mrs. John Wilhart announce
the engagement OF their daughter. Miss
| Flora Drehmer 20 Mr. Charles Billings,
manager Of the Bradstreet's agency in
| this city The wedding viii take place
some time next month Miss Drehmer
| formerly attended the Salt Lake high
| school, and is q great favorite In So
| cety here, where she has a wide clrc'e
of friends She Is also an accomplish
| ed musician. and talented girl. Mr..
! Billings is a promising young business
man well and fayorably known In Utah
commercial circles,
A delightful surprise party took place
| last evening at the residence Of l.. c.
Mariger, Is east Eleventh South street
| The young people Of Formers ward
planned the surprise on Miss Amosa
and Miss Matte Mariger Refreshments
were served. and delightful time was
enjoyed. There were present. Miss
! Marion Clawson, Miss Jennie Obray.
| Miss Myrtle Eardley, the Misses Amy
| Sur0ul and Loyinia Spr0ul, Miss Clad
| dies Orvoil. Miss Bertha Ksengler Miss
| Ella Chrlstopherson Miss Van SAINT.
| Miss Isle Bradford. the Misses Katie
| Woodberry and Loretta Woodbury.,
Miss Lille Mcfarland, Miss Emma
Cabbott, Miss May Riches, Mr.. VIM.
Winder. Mr. joseph Maynes, Mr., Thos.
Hare Mr. Walter Christopherson, Mr..
Joseph Tlngey, Mr.. Arvln Bishop, Mr..