Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-07-27
SOCIAL AND
PERSONAL.


by Governor and Mrs. John G. Cutler
at their home on south West Temple
street, was one of the most brilliant
and successful social affairs of the sea-
son. Over 300 guests assembled at the
spacious home. including some of the
most prominent people in social and
political circles.
The beautiful residence and grounds
were lavishly decorated for the occas-
ion. Electric lights and Chinese LIANT
ems in every color We're suspended
throughout the spacious lawns; and the
national colors were draped at the
door. in the rooms, and on the grounds
Rugs, chairs and tables were placed
on the, lawns, and the guests found
Ecosy places for quiet conversation. or
listened to the excellent music provided.
| A dancing floor was erected on the
grounds north OF the house, where the
| guests danced to the music of an or
| chestra which was stationed IN per-
| feet bower of flowers and potted plants.
| on the Forth porch.
The musical program consisted of
| vocal solos by Mrs. Elsie Barrow Best,
Madame Lillian De Loery, Miss lola
| Bagley. and Fred c. Graham, and sell
| ections by an excellent male quartet
consisting of Messrs. Ashworth, Squires.
| Charron and Christopherson. Mr.. L. e,
Larson was the accompanist of the
| evening.
! In addition to the display of the nat
| ional colors the rooms We're beautifully
| decorated In the dining room, where
| punch was served, the color scheme was
red Flowers of this color adorned the
table, and red streamers were festooned
| from the center piece to the four corn
ers of the table. In the paror where
Governor and Mrs. Cutler received the
guests, the decorations We're in roses,
sweet peas, violets, and carnations.
The host and hostess were assisted in
receiving by their sons and daughters,
members of the Governors staff and
Mr. and Mrs. Willard Done
An important feature of the function
was the presence of General +. j. Bell.
chief OF staff who came direct from the
dinner given in his honor at the Com
mercial club. A reception was given
by the general, and all the guests pres
ent were introduced to him. Most OF
the officers from Fort Douglas and their
wives were present and the uniforms
of the officers with those of the COVER
nor's staff added TO the brililancy of
the scene.
buffet lunch was served by local
caterer. A pleasing feature of the even
ing's entertainment was q fortune-tell-
er's booth, erected on the grounds.
where young lady. dressed as a
gypsy. entertained the guests by fore
telling rosy future.
Altogether, the party was one Of the
|
cessful functions.
Mrs. Aaron Leavitt gave an enjoy
able party Thursday evening for Miss
Ethel Solomon of New York, at her
home on east Second South. The
house was artistically decorated with
palms, pink and white sweet peas and
nasturtiums. During the evening a
word game was played which created
great deal of Interest and good ma
tured rivalry, the gentleman's prize
going to Ezra Baer. the ladies' first
prize to Miss Helen Cohen and the
consolation to sylvan Leon.
Mrs C. w. Darlington of SO Third
East will give an informal reception
Wednesday, July 81, from s TO 10 p.
m, In honor OF Mr.. and Mrs, Harry
H. Arnold of Los Angeles. All
friends invited
Miss Irma Read leaves today for
the Teton valley where she VIII spend
the rest OF the summer.
Mrs Harry T. Kimball and son also
leave today with her father, John G..
Fell. TO Join Mrs. Felt in Teton, where
they viii stay for month or so.
Mr. and Mrs. j. p. Meilstrup gave
a large lawn party at their home on
Second avenue last evening, hhout 30
guests being present. The house was
profusely decorated with flowers; the
lawn upon which the refreshments
We're served, being gay with Japanese
lanterns colored electric lights and
bunting. Mr.. and Mrs, Meilstrnp
We're assisted in receiving by Miss
Katherine Meilstrup. In the dining
room nj the punch bowl ana helping
serve the refreshments wero the
Misses Ethel johnson. Annie and
Luolla Droubay, Ida Madsen and Car
RE Meilstrup.
A jolly party OF 1--WE leave today for
two days outing at Brighton, con-
sisting of Harry A, Powell Bruce and
ed Freeze, Roy Trip and Vincent
Lawson,
Mlss Jennie Harrington and Miss
Iaru Tanner have gone 10 Bingham
canyon for two weeks TO visit Mrs
George steele.
MrA Ellsworth Daggett and Mrs. 7,