Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-07-09

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blooms were the decorations at one OF
the most charming afternoon functions
ever given In the city, when Mrs, David
Keith threw open her beautiful home TO
two or three hundred guests on Thurs
day. wild mustard, the dainty milk
weed flower and other blooms OF the
near hills were in abundance, with
larkgpurs, bachelor buttons margolds
and nasturtians helping in the many
artistic schemes Of decoration. The
large reception hall was In blue and
gold, mustard and arkspurs being
combined with bows OF blue and gold
ribbon on the staircase, and the many
fower-filled jardineires, The same
colors were used In the drawingroom
and an effective picture was the punch
table, the bowl being sunk in a block
Of Ice, which was draped with clusters
Of grapes. In the grapevnes surround
Ing 1t were scattered oranges and lem
ons, aiding In the color idea. The liz
brary was one Of the notably artistic
spots, the mantel having a bed Of pink
and white bachelor buttons. from which
rose sprays OF Gypsy filum while
from vase al one side assembled a tall
spray of the hlium--its long fronds
falling In fmy cloud over the mir
ror. Vases and jardnelres OF the
flowers stood about the room. The
dinlngroom had a striking combination
OF blue and green, which harmon2ed
with the prevailing tint ofthe room.
The mantel and sldeboard held vases Of
Wild parsley and bachelors buttons,
while wall-pockets hung about the
room, filled with the same flowers, and
from the chandelier were suspended
baskets Of them, the chandelier being
festo0ned also In the blue and green.
The central picture was the table. which
held three baskets filed with the bach
elor buttons, tied with green bows.
with streamers OF the ribbon extending
from each basket, forming a circle
on the table. The rooms through
out were beautifully arranged and the
entire house was thrown open to the
guests. The porches were also charm
ingly decorated and fitted with rugs
and seats for the convenience Of the
guests. The hours were from three 10
six, and the AFFAIR altogether most
delightful one,
Mrs. Nellie Rasche and Miss Caro-
line Harrison were hostesses at a
pretty afternoon tea on Tuesday Mrs.
Stanley and Miss Florence Harrison
assisting In receiving, and Mrs. j A.
Reeves Mrs. Stanley, Misses Fisher,
Rasche, Burton. Cullen, Grant and Sa-
die Merrill assisting In serving The
rooms were decorated IN the national
colors flags and streamers In the red,
white and blue being used with nastur-
nd L.
furnished delightful music during the
afternoon.
The most elaborate affair ever given
at the Country club was the dancing
party on Wednesday night, given by
Samuel Newhouso, I'm honor OF Miss
Alice Goodwin The grounds were brill
liant In myriad electric globes. and
Japanese lanterns strings OF them lin
Ing the walks and lawns The arch
way over the entrance was studded
with them, and the effect throughout
was most beautiful Navajo blankets
and rugs were strewn on the lawn. and
with the chairs made cosy hooks for the
guests, while the veranda was also at
tractively arranged, lemonade being
served here throughout the evening
Inc dancing floor was laid on the east
side, and an orchestra rendered de-
lightful music The scene, with the
myriad young girls In their dainty sum-
mer gowns was a charming picture,
and the event VIII be long remembered
by those present. The host and guest
or honor were assisted in receiving by
Mrs. Henry Irwin, Mrs. William ii.
cunningham, Mrs, Albert T.. Walker,
Miss Jasmine Young, Miss Helen GIL
lespie, Miss Aileen Macean and Miss
Elizabeth Mcintyre. About 400 invita-
lions were issued.
Mrs. William II. Jones entertained nj
a delightful Kensington on Monday i'm
honor OF Mrs. j, S. Lakin Of Palo Alto
Cal. The decorations were I'm keeping
win the day a large flag being in the
nan and balls Of them suspended from
each chandelier. while small flags were
everywhere IN evidence. Vases of red
and white carnations added 20 the eff
rect which was most artistic Those
present were Mrs j, s. Iakln Mrs Hal
w, Brown, Mrs. Ellen ELLIOTT. Mrs r..
d. Bickford. Mrs. Chas G.. Plummer,
Mrs. Coates, Mrs, r. A. Vincent, Mrs.
5, Lincoln Boggs. Mrs. Robert Munroe
and Mics Munroe Of Pittsburg, Miss
Preston Mrs, +. A. Druehl, Mrs. John
Cain, Mrs. ID. II. Moore, Mrs Wragg
OF Spokane, Mrs, Walter Scot. Mrs. A.
H. BoXrud. Mrs, H. j Talbot. Mrs.
Benjamin Young, Mrs. II, b. cole. Mrs.
Elizabeth Davis, Mrs. McCarger Mrs.
Joseph Young, Mrs. Peake, Mrs. A. o.
Honold, Mrs. Mayne, Mrs. John Nc
Wicker Mrs. W. 8. LOOMS, Mrs Bee
man, Mrs Iru Lyon, Mrs. II. h, Me-
Conaughy. Mrs. T.. o. Lee. Mrs Ter
rell Miss Terrell, Miss Talbot. Miss
Beatrice Davis, Miss Helen Boxrud,
Miss McCargar
DR., and Mrs. Keith win give a large
reception IN their new apartment
house on the evening of July Is.
one Of the pleasant Fourth OF July
parties was that given by Or. and Mrs
Keith and Mr., and Mrs, j. O. Reber ON
Monday night IN honor OF Charles and
WIN Blyth, who are visiting their sis
ter Mrs Keith, Flags and bunting were
used IN the decorations, and dancing
and fireworks We're among the amuse.
ments.
Miss Charlotte Holmes was hostes,
at o dinner on Monday night, at IN,
Knutsford, her guests being Mr. ant
Mrs Henry NJ, Dlnwoodey. Mr. anC
Mrs. Leroy Dinwooder Mr. and Mrs
George Dalton and Gus Holmes, Jr,
The decorations were In pink and whit,
sweet peas.
Miss Beatrice O'Connor entertained
ut a musicale on Monday night, u
number Of her friends being present tC
enjoy the pleasant AFFAIR Miss BE *.
hoel, Miss Lamson. Miss O'Connor ant
Mr. Schled We're the soloists
The card party given by Mrs. Georg,
NJ. DoWney on Tuesday partoole of IN.