The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1909-08-21
SOCIETY

Mrs. George L. Savage was the
hostess at a delightful farewell lunch
con given Friday afternoon at her
home in Fourth avenue, the affair being
IN honor Of her sister, Mrs. J. X. Clark
OF Washington, D. c. Pink sweet peas
were used in the parlOr lie cOra.iOns,
while the library was bright with gold
en- glow and nasturtiums arranged in
big baskets. A color scheme in blue
was effectively carried out in the din
ing room, the luncheon table having a
centerpiece of pale blue plumbago, rest
ing on mirror surrounded with ferns.
Blue candles in crystal candelabra
lighted the table, and hand-painted
cards in fOrget-me-nOts were laid for
twelve guests Mrs. Savage was as
sisted by Mrs. L. T. PIERCE. Miss Ber-
nardine Kimball and Miss Geneva Saw
age
A large reception last evening was
that with which Mr.. and Mrs. Prescott
q. Hampton entertained 100 guests in
honor Of their silver wedding anniver-
sary. A color scheme of pink and silver
was carried out in the decorations in
the parlOTs and dining room, long fes-
toons of pink ribbons and silver tinsel
extending from the chandeliers to the
corners of the rooms. A cluny lace
cloth over pink satin covered the din
ing table, and a mound of pink sweet
peas and gladiOlas formed the center
piece. The table was lighted with pink
shaded candles in silver candlesticks
The lawn and porch were bright with
many rows Of electric lights in the ma
tiOnal cOlOrs, and the national flags
were also used with pretty effect. Those
who assisted were Mrs. w. P. GOslen
Of TNrsar, Z n
of San Francisco and the Misses Lizzie
Frame, Jean Frame, Josephine VIM
mer, Mamie Breech and Margie
Breech. The assistants were gowned
in white and silver, while little Miss
Glenn Hamlin, a granddaughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Hampton, who acted as
flower girl, wore a dainty gown of
pink. Mrs. Hampton wore a beautiful
gown of French blue with silver trim
mings.
During the evening music was fur
nished by the Hawaiian troubadours.
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One Of the most brilliant affairs of the
week was the lawn party and dance
given by the bachelor officers at Fort
Douglas last evening, over 100 guests
being entertained. Refreshments were
served on the lawn, which was lighted
with many japanese lanterns. Music
for the hop was furnished by the post
band, and the officers were assisted in
receiving by Mrs. W. T. May, Mrs. Will
lis Uline, Mrs. T. R Harker and Mrs.
]. A. ATrasmith.
Miss Martha Johnson was the compli-
mented guest at a luncheon given yes
terday by Mrs. E. R. Houghton at her
home in First avenue. The table was
prettily decorated in a mound of golden
glow and sweet peas, and dainty cards,
decorated with the picture Of a bride,
were used to mark the places for
twelve guests. Following the luncheon
the guests were entertained with five
hundred" and the prizes, which We're
dainty pieces Of hand-painted china.
were won by Mrs. Anderson and the
guest of honor Mrs. Houghton was
again the hostess in the evening at a
bridge party, given in honor of Mr.
and Mrs. P. n. HOugh and Mrs. James
Watson. Four tables Of bridge were
played and the tables were decorated
In the sweet peas and nasturtiums.
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Mrs. Sam Porter was the hostess at a
delightful luncheon given at the Ken
yOn hotel yesterday in honor of Miss
Rae Bartch, who will be married early
in September.
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Mrs J. H. Witbeck entertained on
Thursday afternoon with a birthday
party given in honor of Mrs. T. Jones
During the afternoon a delightful mu-
steal program was rendered, Miss Ray
Petit playing a piano solo and Miss
Joy Witbeck giving a number of de-
lghtful readings.
Miss Mary Pickering, a September
bride, was the cOmplimented guest at
two delightful affairs given this week.
On Monday Mrs. T. F. Snowfall enter
tanned in her honor, and on Thursday
an evening party was given for her by
Miss Birdie Snowfall.
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A prettily appointed dinner was that
given on Friday evening by Miss AIDE
laide Peters in honor of Mrs. Alfred
Eddy and Mrs. Robert Van Dyke A
tall vase of carnations decorated the
dining table, and Gibson girl place
cards were laid for. six guests.
Thirty guests were entertained yes
terday afternoon at the home of Mrs. H.
R. Parr, the affair being complimenta-
~ to her mother, Mrs. Harrison of
Iowa, and Mrs. Davis of Colorado. A
delightful musical program was rem
deTed, Mrs. Parr giving two piano Sc
lectiOns, and Mrs. Parr and Mrs. Davis
playing two duets, while two vocal
numbers were given by Miss Emily
Filter Mrs. G. z. Croker presided at
the dining table, which was prettily
decorated in sweet peas and golden
glow.
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The members of the Savage Canyon
club, who have recently returned from
a months outing at the Wasatch re-
sort, formed a party that spent Friday
evening at Saltair The members were