The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-01-03

THE WEEK has been quite a gsy
one. The New Years Eve festivi-
ties served to enliven the outgoing
of the old year, and no sooner was 1904
ushered ia than a round Of gaieties is
planned The many receptions held
New Years day at homes throughout
the city were scenes of merriment and
sociability. Notable among those re-
ceiving were Governor and Mrs. Wells,
Colonel and Mrs. Bubb OF Fort Doug
las, Mrs. Perry S. Heath and The
Misses Woodward and RookIedge.
Many smaller at homes were enjoyed
and a number of parties, either for
dinners or late suppers, made the day
q busy one. The first hop Of the sea-
son at the post, the hop at tie Fifth
East Thursday evening and the Weber
club bail, made an unusual number O.
dancing events, ali Of which were en-
joyed and appreciated.
The coming week shows signs Of re-
newed activity, and doubtless the so
cial world win be at its best from now
till Lent begins.
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POINTED affairs ever given in the Knuts-
ford was the luncheon yesterday at
which Mrs. Windsor V Rice was the
hostess. The tables were arranged in
two ordfnaries to the south Of the main
dining room, the rooms being slightly
separated with portieres Of plumosa.
In the midst Of the feathery sprays.
carnations Of a deep red were studded
and the portieres were tied back with
broad satin ribbons Of the same shade.
Each electrolier was completely hidden
with the feathery plumOsa, and
shower effect produced by red ribbons
and carnations. Each Of the small Ia
bles held a high single candlestick
with red shade and at each place was
q tiny Hqeur glass. holding a corsage
bouquet of white lilies of the valley,
hyacinths and marguerites. The place
cards were done in marguerites also.
The affair was the first Of two, the
second luncheon to be given next Tues
day and followed by cards
The event most talked of in society
circles just at present is the first As
sembly dance. which comes next Tues
day evening. The patronesses who
have charge Of the affair are sparing
no pains TO make this one Of the most
enjoyable parties ever given in the city,
and the younger people are taking up
the matter most heartily. Everything
indicates that the affair viii be most
successful. The military people and
all their guests at Fort Douglas are
to be made guests Of the dancers, in
stead Of subscribers.
The most interesting matrimonial an
nouncement made in some time was
that Of Mrs. Louise Smedley Smith
and Mr.. William II. Curtin Of st. 10
seph, Mo. Although the marriage will
not take place till after Easter all
eyes win be turned toward that event
from now tin another announcement is
made.
Mrs. Ledyard II. Bailey and her sis
ter, Mrs De Camp, viii continue their
Wednesdays at home during the win
ter
Mrs. Henry La Motto and son, Exton.
left yesterday for Philadelphia, where
they will join Dr.. La Motto.
Miss Mabel Young, who has been
visiting with relatives in Ohio, has re-
turned home.
A debate viii be given next Friday
at the Ladies Literary club on the
question That Women Conserve .Ratb-
ct Than Produce Wealth Mrs. Agnes
Osborne viii give two piano numbers
and Mrs. Martha Royie King wiz sing
The Browning section Of the Ladies'
Literary club meets next Saturday at
/ O'Clock with Mrs. n. L Richie.
DR.. and Mrs. J.. /. Jones Of Murray
have returned from Denver, where the
doctor attended the surgical cOnven-
ton.
The marriage of Miss Lou Thomas
70 Prof II. Robinson viii take place
Wednesday next at the home Of Mr..
and Mrs T. H. Thomas, al South West
Temple.
Miss Hardy and Miss Huff enter
tanned about seVenJy-five guests at
their reception New Years day ATu-
sic was the chief feature Of the after
noon, and q number Of solos We're rem
oered. Light refreshments were served
By Miss Stella Hardy and Miss Flor
ence Madsen, who also assisted the
h0stesses IN receiving
zz
Miss Mamie Silver entertained at the
, beautiful residence of her parents. 900
South Eighth West on New Years Eve.
The evening was spent in games and
song Just as the old year was on the
Wane- The amieable hostess was high
y oomplimented on her ability as an
entertainer.
The Ladies auxiliary Of the CaIedon-
ian club VIII give a Burns party on the
evening Of Jan. p at Harmonic hall
Miss Youart and her pupils gave q
very successful musicale or Wednesday
evening at her studio, 8S3 East Fifth
South street. when selections from
Chopin, M0szkoWsSi. LANCE, CAM. etc.
were eXcelientiy rendered. Vocal So
lectiOns were given by Mrs. Mary Bur
ton and Miss Emily Hampson. and ut
the close dainty refreshments were
served.
The y Ray club was very pleasantly
entertained Monday evening at the
hCme OF Mrs. N. e. Kinsey, 80 North
State street. Finch was the game
played and ludiCrOus gifts from a gi-
gantic Christmas tree added to the
merriment Of the evening.
Mrs. J. II. Richards entertained Fri
day at a. very elaborate dinner. Covers
were laid for twelve guests.
Mrs. George r. Cdei entertained at
an informal afternoon party last
Wednesday.