Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-01-02
The Lion House a Scene Of AMI
matlon-Novel Contests
Were Features.
PRESIDENT WINDER's PRIZE.
Presentation of Signet Ring From
"The Girls" 10 President
Joseph f. Smith.

| ne Lion HOUSE was itNCl lDt SNtIV
of more animated and joyous party
than was gathered in it's historic walls
| last evening. Through the courtesy of
| the l.. d. S. university authorities, the
members of the party which journeyed
| to Vermont one year ago to dedicate the
monument on the birthplace of the Pro-
phet Joseph Smith, were entertained
by the ladies who made that trip, Mrs.
| Susa Young Gates. Miss Edith Smith,
Mrs. Ida Smith. Miss Ina Smith, and
Mrs. George +. Richards. There were
about a hundred people present. includ-
ing the wives and husbands of the
Vermont eXcursionists, and few of
those who were invited but could not go
on the Journey.
The guests assembled in the parlor,
which had been arranged with a center
table, quaint old sofa, and some of the
Lion House chairs. to represent as near
ly as possible the room as ii was 80
years ago. The relic room of the
Daughters of the Pioneers was also
open. and the guests were interested in
the display in this cosy, old-fashioned
room, while the party was gathering,
cards, cut in various shapes, two pieces
matching, and all inscribed with some
reminder of the Vermont trip, were
distributed to the guests There was
much laughter as the gentlemen tried to
find mate to their card, which
hung on the gown of some fair lady,
and when found, the two were thus
paired off for supper. The meal was an
exact duplicate of the famous repast
served to the party in the cottage at
the close of the dedication services.
There was chicken pie baked In six
quart pans, and served with pitchers of
cream gravy. Celery, cheese, potato
salad and apples were the first course
served all on the table together. The
mince pies, squash pies and cakes were
also placed on the table at the same
time, and only the removal of the first
plate was permitted. Afterwards, raj
sins, nuts and candy were passed
around, In memory Of the generous sim
liar entertainments which proceeded
from the Lincoln club nightly while on
the trip.
NOVEL CONTEST.
After supper. the guests were in
vited downstairs to make a test of
their sense of smell, as they had been
testing their sense of taste. About
so kinds of scent were distributed In
small bottles about the room; and cards
We're distributed for the guests to
the result showed remarkable show
ing of numerous claimants for the
prize; but after some difficulty, the
prize was awarded TO President John
r. Winder.
HUGE CHRISTMAS TREE.
Then the party were invited upstairs,
TO the banquet hall, where they found
o huge Christmas tree, decked with
some curious presents There was n
drum for President Winder. who had
shown the greatest power of any liv-
ing man to beat Time" a top bureau
filled with useful and valuable infor-
nation was given to Benjamin Col
dard. Scales for Judge Smith; WOOL
ley lamb. charming in it's blond SIM
brother. Jesse NJ. There were souve-
mir spoons for Hon. John Henry Smith,
tow of them, and a thermometer for
George Albert Smith: a silk muffier
for President Lyman. as a reminder of
the affection of his lady friends. who
arranged the party The presents We're
mostly humorous in their nature. and
the distribution of them created a gale
OF merriment. There was a signet ring
from the girls" to President Smith, in
token of the never-ending love and
pure devotion which his tender solicit
tude had always won from them.
At this point an amusing incident
occurred. Little David A. Smith sat
upon the knee of his grandfather,
President Smith. and when. the last
present had been taken from the tree,
he remarked, Grandma, tree all empty,
and nothing for Grandpa which ere
ated much mirth from all present.
The tiny ring had escaped the child's
notice.
Junius F. Wells was crowned with
evergreen, as n reminder that his great
work and kindness would never be for
gotten by the ladies of the Vermont
party.
SOME OF THE SPEAKERS.
After this part of the program was
ended President Smith took charge
OF the remainder of the time, and called
upon various ones present for speeches. |
President Lyman spoke a few words.
by John Henry Smith, George |
Albert Smith. Judge Shurtliff and Ben
jamin Goddard who uttered words of |
praise to the ladies. Bishop Romney |
gave one of his earnest exhortations:
Mrs. Gina Y Card spoke for the ones |
who staid at home, and Mrs, Bath |
sheha w. Smith bore her testimony |
the Prophet Joseph Smith, |
After a few words from President |
the closing remarks We're made
by President Smith.
A committee was appointed from
among the gentlemen. TO assume the |
responsibility of the next party, which
is TO be given entirely by the male
members as follows; Hyrum M.
Smith. Rulon s. Wells, Joseph II.
Smith Jr., and George #. Richards.
After the benediction by Hyrum NJ.
Smith, the party adjourned to meet on
the birthday of the prophet. Dec. 90
next. The ladies of the party anxious
y await the coming event, and Won
der. with pale forecast. what the
chicken pie viii be like when It Issues
from the forceful. manly hands OF
their future entertainers.