The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1903-01-18

HE dizziness which follows the fes-
tive season surrounding the
Christmas time is still very much
in evidence, and the past week record
ed but few events in the social world
Nevertheless. although few in number,
sorae Of them were of the most delight
full nature. and those who enjoyed them
appreciated more than ever the real
value of the smaller and less formal
gatherings.
The matrimonial market of the smart
set seems to be decidedly at a stand
still, and the little god whose bust
ness lies in that line may well exclaim,
'Nothin' dOin." But when the sweet
penitent. weary of the sins of the
world. the flesh and the other fellow.
goes into retirement for the forty days
Of the springtime. there will be much
plotting and planning to ensna-e the
bachelor. confirmed and otherwise, and
have him ready to exhibit in chains
along with the Easter, bonnet
The one marriage of Importance since
the holiday season is that of Miss Bers-
bach of Chicago and Mr.. Sam Porter,
which took place last Wednesday at
the brides home.
The large event of the past week was,
of course, the second assembly ball,
which was a thoroughly enjoyable par
~ and was greatly enjoyed by all the
gay set. Some Of the more elaborate
smaller affairs were the Filler dinner
preceding the ball which was one of
the prettiest imaginable; the musicale
at the ROyle home the same evening,
which bios fair to be a starter for a
series of delightful social musical gath
erings; the two or three luncheons- and
number of theatre parties
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Miss w. Noble was cthe hostess yes
terday at a very beautifully appointed
luncheon given at the Commercial club.
in honor OF Mrs. F. w. Noble. The
table was spread in the. private dining
room, and was very prettily decorated
in deep red carnations and smilaX.
Smilax was festooned from the chan
delier TO the four corners, and hand
some candelabra shade in red lighted
the hoard. Place cards were quite
unique an Indian figure On5a back
ground or deep red being, used Covers
were laid. for ten. those present being:
Mrs. kerVins Mrs. Keyes. Mrs. Fiheld,
Mrs. Roberts. Mrs. Smith. Miss Hally,
Miss Lynch and Miss Noble.
Major William II. Bird leaves for
Denver today on legal business He
will be absent about two weeks.
Mrs. d. c. Mclaughlin gave dinner
party to sixteen friends at the Knuts-
ford Yesterday evening.
Miss Maude GALLAGHER entertained
the J. t Ms last Friday evening
eepting the six new members who were
initiated. These were Misses Leona
George, Myrtle Peterson. NEaude' and
Minnie GALLAGHER; Messrs- Joe HOr-
rocks and Claude Price.
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ME GrOesbeck in honor of Miss Lizzie
HendTy of Ogden and followed by a
supper at, the formers home on South
Main street was heartily enjoyed by
those present. Among the guests
were; Mrs, l., Groesbeck, Mrs, F.
Keate, Lizzie Hendry Sadie Jones.
Agnes Grant Bertha and Minnie Groes-
beck; Messrs. Bert Margetts. Fred
Goodwin, Henry Christensen, SiIas
Durham, Theo Christensen.
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Mr.. George Stringfellow leaves for
the coast this morning to spend the
balance of the winter for his health.
lie will visit Santiago. Los Angeles
and other points, and stop over in San
Francisco on his way back, about the
1st of May.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Andrews gave
very elaborate wedding dinner at
their home. 631 East Third South on
Tuesday evening in honor of the mar
rage OF their son. Louis w. Andrews,
and Miss Sadie Daniels. The guests
numbered about forty Many beauti-
ful and useful presents were re-
ceived.
DR.. z. D. Woodruff and family will
leave for southern. California this week.
Mrs. Albert Cooper Allen gives a
large afternoon reception Tuesday in
honor of Mrs. H. L. Miller. who is a
new addition to society in the town.
Among the events. scheduled for the
coming week is a 4 o'clock tea to be
given by Mrs. William Reid Tuesday
afternoon
Mrs G. 3. Pfoutz viii entertain at
an afternoon card party Wednesday.
Miss June Mcintyre viii give an
evening party Thursday in honor OF
Mr. and Mrs. X. L. NicOl.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles S. Burton will
leave this morning for a visit of some
weeks IN California
Master Armande Sommer celebrated
his fifth birthday Thursday afternoon
Present were: Olive Benson. Grace and
Helena Mead. Florence Thompson
Harold Hogan. Byron and Richard
Wells, Irwin Truman. Harry Thomp-
son, George and Glyndwr James.
The Yeu and l Crystal club held its
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