The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-12-04
CHARITY BALL IS
THING OF BEAUTY
Annual Society Event of Utah's
Capital SurpasSes All
Previous Efforts.
OVER ONE THOUSAND
GIVE AID TO THE POOR
Prominent Handsomely -GoWned
Women and Well-Dressed
Men Aid Worthy Cause.

"And the greatest of these is
Charity -
In past years, which are now recorded
only IN history, Odeon ball has been
the scene of many delightful social
events-evcnts which have in them
selves made history for UtaI-but new
er IN the years that Utah has been II
there been gathering for 90 sweet char
ity's sake" which equaled that OF f'ri-
day evening.
Tue occasion was the annual charity
ball. given under the auspices OF the ST.
Mark 3 Hospital association for the beu-
eft of the poor. who, unable TO ply
for treatment when iii, are given free
treatment at this hospital. The response
was something magnificent TO behold
No less Than 1000 of the social leaders
OF the city and the friends of the poor
lent their assistance 70 this worthy
cause, both by their presence and their
money, aud thus assisted In fulfilling
the teaching of Jesus, who in His ser
mon on the mount spoke the words
! above quoted.
1t was grand success. Nothing hap
pened TO mar the evening : festivities
and even the weather. stormy through.
out the day. ceased N its cndesvor 70
wrap Salt Lake City in q heavy mantle
Of snow. thus adding its share 10 the
delights of the occasion.
THIS annual event has now come to
be Que eagerly looked forward to-
Every year the attendance increases.
and with the coming of each year The
proceeds. IN aid of the poor and the suf-
ferjng,. increase. Today Salt Lake CITY.
through this splendid association, stands
ct the hCad of the list OF cities Of the
country OF It's size 10 giving this aid,
50 necessary TO the hundreds OF upfor-
tuuateS who, In measure, are absolute
ly dependent upon the hospitality of the
pubic.
Brilliant Scene
The scene presented by this gather
ing Friday evening was such a. 10 be
never forgotten. " surpa ssed its prcde-
cessors. 1T ontshone every past worthy
epdeavor. Ii Is absolutely impossible 10
picture. in words, the beauty of il all.
One must needs have hecu prescott even
TO mlnutely appreciate its grandeur.
All tho prominent people of the city
gave the ball their hearty approval and
support by their presence State and
city officials were there: LEADING bnsi.
ness men, members Of the clergy, bank
crS, doctors, lawyers-in fact. men from
every walk of life. who, having pros
pcred, were glad of the opportunity 10
add their mite 20 a cause so deserving.
aud there is none more worthy.
The decorations were magnificent in
their simplicity. More appropriate dec
oratlons could not have been secured for
the hall than the American 1ar-tbe
token of the rich and tho poor, the
healthy and The III. An immense fac
was handsomely draped across the north
end of the hall, and about the other
three sides the emblem OF American
freedom and independence was hung in
graceful folds. There was no sign OF
hy the ladies, and the contrast was
both striking aud exquiSitely delightful.
The grand march was scheduled for
9 O clock, but IL was several minutes
later when Governor William Spry. who,
with Mrs. W, c. Jennings, president
OF The association, was To lead tho
march. arrived. Promptly at o:25
pieces struck up tuneful melody and
the grand march was on. Governor
Spry and Mrs, Jennings led. and thev
were followed by several prominent
citizens and maguifcently- gowued
women, after which came the prettilv-
uniformed nurses from ST Marks hos
pltaI twenty-four IN number. They
were followed by fifty orhcr couples.
The march was one of the prettiost
ever seen in the hall, The various
hglrcs were perfectly executed, and
the cntirc eVont was so artistic from
beginning "a end that the assembled
througs who preferred to look on rather
than participate were forced In bnrst
into hearty applause. After circ ling
the hall several times, the march broke
NJ INTO a maze of dancers, aid, -
the merry party two.Stepped over the
highly polished floor. the sight was n de-
light TO the evr. This w5s the signal
for he dancing 10 begin in real earnest
and IT. continued well into the small
hours Of the morning.
a Merry Gathering.
Never was there a merrier gather.
ing Of dancers, and the participants en-
ioyed themselves to their heart s con.
tent.
Buj while the dancers were tripping
the light fantastic IN the hall above,
there was treat being served 10
others on thc floor below who sought
out the dining room to enjoy some of
the many good things which had been
provided. Hore were found twelve ia
bles. seating all told l65. They wera
decorated with roses, ear
nations, ferns, chrysauthcmuus and
other cut flowers The doors wers
thrown open Mt 10 o clock, and from
fhou until well after midnight the dane
ers wended their way 10 and from 'bs
dining hall,
The mcpu, an excellent one. was pre-
pared under the personal supervision OF
Mrs Edwin Kimball. chairman of the
COMMITTEES. II consisted of turkey, ham,
sauce. celery. waters. lee
.rcam, cake. coffee aud sandwiches. Fv-
'rythiuC was excellent and the coffee
iYas described as being delicious,
Throughout the evening punch Was
served from booth located 10 tho
,outh end Of the dance hall. The IN.
Jlcs were prcttilv decorated with hugo
,nurhcS of vinlpts and il WAS in tho