Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-02-27
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Two notable events OF the week were
the receptions given respectively at the
homes Of Judge and Mrs. Powers, and
Mrs. A. w. McCune. Both marked the
opening OF two beautiful new homes,
and the events we're tinged with the
double interest OF the delightful social
entertainment, and OF viewing the
beautiful finishing and appointments
OF the new homes. Another elaborate
event was the entertainment given
on washington's birthday by the Lib
erty Chapter, d. A. r., at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs +. Ia Parker, the pro-
gram. and social details making the
affair q delightful one.
The reception given on Monday night
by Judge and Mrs Powers was the
largest affair OF the week. The new
home, "Lingerlonger," was thrown
open to about 500 guests, and was
beautifully decorated with palms, vines
and cut flowers. the latter being In red
and white while flags ad bunting In
the national colors, combined to carry
out the patriotic scheme with striking
and artistic effect. Red, white and
blue shaded lights Illuminated the
porches and a great flag draped the
archway In the hail. In the rooms were
vases OF American Beauty roses and
white carnations, the billiard room, In
which refreshments were served, having
streamers radiating from the center
OF the ceiling In all directions. while
the table IN the three colors underneath
had broad bands and bows OF ribbon In
red and blue while the centerplece was
n crystal candelabra with red shades
and single candle standing at each
corner, shaded In the same tint. Punch
was served In the dining-room from a
table prettily wreathed In smilax, and
the pillars on the main floor were
twined with vines. The effective decor
atoms with the beautiful costumes OF
the many guests made brilliant scene,
and the opening OF the new home a
memorable one. Judge and Mrs. Pow
ers were assisted by Mrs John Mar
shall Mrs, Ellsworth Daggett, Mrs, c,
c. Goodwin, Mrs. Mont Ferry, Mrs. Il,
o. Howard, Miss Kimball, Miss Wood.
ward and Miss Anderson.
Another large event OF Monday night
was the entertainment given by the
Liberty Chapter d, A. r., at the home
OF Mr.. and Mrs Parker. The rooms
were artistically done In the national
colors silk flags being used In the hall
and vases OF red and white carnations
IN the parlor, while the staircase was
entwined with streamers OF bunting.
The dining room was especially pretty,
having lines OF tiny flags radIatlng
from the center OF the ceiling 10 the
corners, while the table had for
centerpiece a branch OF cherry tree,
with small flags and hatchets scattered
over the cloth. A delightful program
was given, consisting OF the following
numbers, Piano solo by Prof, Thomas
RadcllNe n soprano solo. THE Flag
Without a stain" by Mrs, A. u, Mel
win; patriotic address, George
Washington. by Rev Elmer | Goshen;
a violin sole, Miss Esther Allen, accom-
panied by Miss Mary Olive Gray, and
soprano solo, by Miss Fora Shaw. AS
sisting Mr.. and Mrs, Parker were Mr.,
and Mrs. G, Il. Allen Mr.. and Mrs.
Dunston, Miss Radcliffe Miss Wells,
Miss Sears and Miss Fora Shaw.
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Another notable event Of the week
was the reception given by Mrs 4. w.
McCune on Tuesday afternoon, large
number OF her friends enjoying the de-
llghtful affair, The guests found Il
memorable entertainment In going
through the beautiful rooms, each hay.
ing liz distinctive treasures Of art, In
the choice woods with their exquisite
polish and carving, and the artistic ap.
pointments, TO make notably interest
Ing occasion. Delicious refreshments
were served In the dining room from a
table prettily done In pink and two
shades Of green and an orchestra sta
toned on the stair alcove furnished dc
lightful music during the afternoon,
e
Mr. and Mrs. r, @. Smith entertain
ed AT delightful dinner on Washing
tons birthday In honor OF Mrs, Jack
Jevne, The event took place at the
Commercial club, and IL guests en-
toyed the AFFAIR, The color scheme was
patriotic, and was carried out In
centerplece OF red, white and blue flow
ers, with silken flag IN the middle,
Tiny red, white and blue hats with a
candle and small flag were the place
cards, while each lady had as favor
q bunch Of yiolcts.
Miss Edith stanton celebrated Wash.
ington's birthday In pleasant eeynIng
party at her home, the rooms being
prettIly decorated with patriotic EN-.
blems Present were the Misses Edna
Petty, Mabel Wells, Eva Pitcher Lou
ise Jessen, Hattie Tremayne, Helen
Knox, Carrie Simon, Jennie Burwell,
Anna Riley, Edna Davis and Edith
stanton, Messrs Lawrence CANTON,
Ellis Bentley Sidney Thomson, Harry
Davis, George Walker, Harry Robson,
Edward Spears, Richard Grey, Frank
Wood, VIII Gilbert, Irwin Gibson and
Clarence King
Mrs Emma Ellerbeck and Mrs, r. D.
Lewis entertained at delightful euehre