Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-12-19

dancing party on Thursday night at the
Ladies Literary club.
one OF the many dancing parties Of
the week was that given by the o. r.,
G. club at the Ladies' Literary hall on
Wednesday.
Mrs. Duncan McVichie received her
friends informally at her home on We'd
nesday afternoon.
Mrs. S. A. Bird and Mrs. Holmes en-
tertained the ladies Of the Mexican
corps at the home Of Mrs Bird Thurs
day.
on Wednesday Mrs. Walter j. Beatle
entertained the Daughters of the Rev
olution at her home, there being
large attendance. The program con-
sisted OF two entertaining papers on
Dolly Madison, given respectively by
Mrs r. g. Weber and Mrs De Wolfe
of Beaver The rooms were decorated
In blue and yellow, chrysanthemums III
blue vases prettlly carrying out the
color idea, Flags were draped around
a framed fac-simile Of the Declaration
OF independence, and other patriotic
emblems were used. Refreshments were
served and an interesting afternoon
enjoyed,
Next Wednesday the Daughters Of
Utah Piopeers viii hold a memorial
meeting In Barratt Hall in honor Of the
birthday, anniversary of Joseph smith,
and a notable program has been pre-
pared for the occasion.
The numbers viii be an address by
President Joseph r. Smith on "Messen-
gers to the World. and the First Fruits
of the Message;" a piano solo by Miss
Claire Dougal, hymn THE Seer by
Prof Kent and an address The Pro-
phet Joseph smith," by Judge w. H.
King
The most elaborate home affair Of the
week was the luncheon and cardparty
given on Wednesday by Mrs j. Il. Class
hey. The rooms We're artlstlcally dec
Grated, the parlor in green and white,
tail white chrysanthemums and carna-
tions being used with pumosa, and
green ribbon streamers decorating the
chandelier and mantel, and extending
from the chandelier TO the four corners
OF the room. In the oriental and
breakfast rooms red and green were
carried out I'm red carnations, ferns and
red satin ribbon, the latter being used
in broad bands and bows for the ta-
bles. while the flowers formed the cen
terpiece, and sprays Of holly berries
aided in the pretty effect, The dining
room was In yellow, bows and stream
ers decorating the chandelier, table and
mantel. The luncheon was served In
the three last-named rooms, there be-
ing four in all. The souvenirs were
medalions done in typography and
saVpaUantipN uslnFpr with
spray OF holly as a holiday emblem, and
the score cards were also done In The
holly while red beads strung ON red
ribbon were the counters.
The hostess was assisted By Mrs,
Hirth, Mrs, Putnam Mrs. Germane
and Mrs Hobbs. Prizes were won 10y
Mrs. G. \. Jones Of Boston and Mrs,
Weltz.
Mr., and Mrs. w. NJ. Meyers win en-
terrain informally on Christmas night
A pleasant affair OF the week was
the birthday celebration OF Mrs Esther
Bunnel on Wednesday, the occasion
being her elghty-ninth anniversary, II
was chiefly a family party. the children
grand, and great grandchildren with a
number of others being present 10 eX-
tend good wishes 10 the guest OF honor.
The event took place at the home OF
Or. Romania r. Pratt, and was a most
enjoyable affair.
The regular Wednesday evening
soiree at Christeusen's dancing acad-
envy was well attended this week. Sew
eral groups Of society young people
from widely different parts OF the city
made up the assembly and an unusual
~ good time was enjoyed These We'd
nesday evening parties are growing In
popularity. The Billie club has given