Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-02-26

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A notable event OF next week VIII be
the reception TO be given in honor OF
Mrs Emmellne b. Wells at the Relief
society rooms in the Bishops building.
in celebration of her eishty-second
birthcav anniversary. the affelr being
given hy tho General Wonan's Relief
society OF which Mrs. Wells Is general
secretary. The spacious rooms recently
Rfted up as headquarters for the So
ciety VIII be thrown open for the Of
ncers and members of the Relief So
olety. s1d Mrs BathSheba Smith Will
be mistress Of ceremonies. Details of
tho affair will be In the hands of cap
able committees of which The following
arc charmcn 1Irs. Ida Smoot Duscn-
bury executive committees Mrs. Sara II
]. Cannon. arrangements; Mrs w. T.
Eea.iie. refreshments, with MIS-. ID. w.
JauC5 assisting, Mrs c H. Horne. IN
Vitation Mrs. Priscilla Jennings. dec
orailon; Mrs. c. f. Wilcox. music,
Ers. Wells was gcest of honor on
Wednesday evening ct a social given
by the Utah Woman's Press club OF
which she is founder In honor of her
birthday anniversary program OF
reminiscence dealing with various
periods In Mrs Wells life being
given. and a pleasant feature being the
presentation to her by the Press club
of handsome silk gown. Musical
numbers were also given and large
number of friends were present to en-
joy the affair.
The recital to be given by Miss
Gyhella Clayton and Alexander j. Kis-
selburg next Tuesday evening at the
Salt Lake theater promises to be a
distinct social as well us musical al
Salr. a number of parties comprising
SELF Lakes prominent society people
being arranged for the occasion
Nearly 300 members of the Young
family gathered at Whitney hall on
the night of Washington'S birthday and
enjoyed a social reunion. feature of
which was q presentation Of the clever
little play. "a Dress Rehearsal by
members OF the family, and delight
ful musical program also given by
members OF the family The hall and
dining roo were effectively decorated
in the national colors and refresh
meats served. the various details of the
AFFAIR having been managed by capable
hands.
a delightful event of the week was
the bridge tea given by Mrs f. w.
Ross and Miss Ross on Wednesday
afternoon in honor OF Mrs Eugene
Palmer and Mrs. c. B. Sprague the
rooms being effectively decorated in
the red. white and blue and five tables
played. Prizes were won by Mrs +.
II 2 Ip.lV.
Mrs Richard A. Keyes. Mrs. Percy c.
Nelson and Mrs. w. L, Lake.
Mrs. Z. A. Wedgewood entertained
the Utopia card club on Wednesday.
luncheon being served from a prettily
appointed table and prizes In the con-
test going to Mrs. w =. Stanley. Mrs.
l.. l.. Archer. Mrs. C. c. Crismon and
Mrs. O. a, Seaman of Fort Douglas
Mr. and Mrs. David Margctts en-
tel aimed at cards on Wednesday night.
supper and musical program being
also among the features.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. F. Clark entertain
ed on Tuesday night, pictures of Wash
ington and other emblcms of the day
being used in the decorations and
prizes in the contest going TO Mrs.
Service and Mrs Wright.
Miss Alice Jones entertained the
Savage club on Wednesday night. red
and white carnations and miniature
hatchets being among the details and
the hostess being assisted by Miss
Ethel Nettleton and Miss Kate Wells.
Mr. and Mrs John V. Tedford en-
tertained at a dinner on Tuesday eve
ming at their home. the table having a
aT..ss. .4.,,aa IL.
and covers being laid for Sir and Mrs
r Johnson. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Peter
son. Mr. and Mrs Edward Peterson
Doctor and Mrs. L. NJ Meyer, Mrs
Fred Whitmorc and Miss Edith
Lindsay.
One OF the delightful affairs of the
week was the reception given by MI
and Mrs. L. a Payne at their home in
south Ninth East street on Tuesday
evening. The rooms were very artistic
ally decorated with flags, tri-colorod
hatchets and cherries. The guests play
eds"nve hundred until IL o'clock when
dainty refreshments were served.
Among the interesting gatherings Of
WaShington's birthday was that by the
Daughters of the Revolution at the
home OF Mrs. Julia Farnsworth Lund
in the afternoon. when initial steps
were taken for the organization of a
junior patriotic society to include the
younger children of members OF The
society comprising the Sons aud
Daughters of the Revolution About l6
applications for membership were pre-
sented at the meeting and their or-
ganizatlon will proceed at once.
Mr.. and Mrs, j. Sharp Palmer gave
pretty chlldren's party on Washing
toms birthday to celebrate that OF their
little son who attained his sixth year.
National emblems and colors. games.
refreshments and an automobile ride
were among the features.
One of the largest affairs OF the
week was the annual luncheon given
by the Daughters OF the American
Revolution at the Bransford on Tues
day, the cafe being draped with nags
and the tables bright with the colonial
and national colors. After the feast
a program of toasts was given by tnr
following club women. Toastmistress
Mrs +. w. Hayt of Park City. md
responding, Mrs J. l.. Carver Of Og-
den, Mrs. 9. L. Allen. Mrs G. p. s
Stallman. Miss Mary Olive Gray anC
Miss Pcarsall. The affair was II
charge OF Mrs. j. +. Oglesby and Mrs
C. W Boyd.
Mrs. John Dorius gave delightful
afternoon affair Tuesday in celebration
of her daughters birthday. the rooms
nclhE oiIS;st with national colors anc
cmblcms and about 30 being present
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