The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-05-08

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From a social standpoint. the death
( OF King Edward VII affords some
highly interesting matters for conJec-
ture. 1t is Il long way from Bucklng.
ham Palace to Salt Lake, but even at
this great distance there arc many local
dwellers in Vanity Fair who will fol
low the course Of events ms they have
in the past few years Social life IN
the English capital has been closely
followed, thanks TO the clever Sunday
supplement- of the day, and with the
number of western people in and about
London, the future social life of the
great capital has more than a passing
interest
During the brief reign of King Ed
ward there was apparent q democracy
in the social life that was before un-
known TO London For the first time
in England IS history certain class
of wealthy Americans were received.
Not only were they received, but they
were TO an extent honized. The smart
set of London, of which Mrs. George
heDDei was the acknowledged Iehucip
developed into quite different coterie
from the really fashionable ones of
the preceding reign. The Ascot and
Richmond doings became daily of moro
prominence, and into these daily events
were welcomed the men and women OF
the American class referred to.
That the seasons were brilliant can
not be denied; in fact, it is said that
never has London society passed
through such a decade of extravaganza
and social successes as during the last
nine years, the wealth of the climb
ers' from tins side quite overshadow.
ing the traditions and family trees of
the former social rulers Of the king
dom.
It is not quite generally supposed
that change viii at once be apparent.
The London season this year will be
without brilliancy owing TO the period
of mourning, but the change will be
it is said, the new king does not ap'
prove Of the so-called American inva-
sion of wealth into the staid and aris
tocratic circles of Mayfair. No more
will Nv Lady This and the Duchess
That take a divan in the rear of the
hail and there seat themselves while
plain Mrs. Smithers from Muskegon
IS not far from royal parsonage. The
hour of doom for some Americans Of
wealth has arrived, for the grand DANES
of England will again come into their
own.
So it can be quite readily seen that
the impending social upheaval is a mat
ter Of the greatest interest all over this
country, for the doings of the Ameri-
cans in London for the last few years
has furnished food for gossip In hun
dreds of boudoirs and over the teacups
al nnumerable events where the guests
had heard, but never participated in
the gay dolngs in London town.
What a right merry week II has been
for Salt Lake society. The chief events
were the engagement of Miss Maude
Adams, which brought out all the fash
ionables. and the opening dinner dance
at the Country club Saturday evening
The ball at the odeon Friday, evening
was also a truly brilliant affair and
largely attended.
Owing to her own generosity in grant
ing to the Orphans Home and Day
Nursery the extra matinee. Miss Adams
was not permitted moment for social
entertainment, and the only event that
demanded her attention was one OF old
family ties, the delightful little din
ner Friday evening at her mother s
home. There are many In this city who
would like nothinp more than to enjoy
the privileges Of personally meeting
this charming daughter of Salt Lake,
and it is hoped that on her next visit
some sort of a reception can be planned
in her honor.
The Santa Fe is distributing a book
let that will be in demand by many
Salt Lakers who are in the habit of
going to Burlingame or Coronado or
Del Monte for golf It is entitled
"Golf in California and deals with
all the country clubs on the coast II
will prove of rare interest TO all who
follow the game.
The Outing club is in process of for.
nation. It's membership. it is said, vii
be made up of those Of the social circle
who are the fortunate owners OF mo
tor The idea is to hold weekly meet
ings at some favorite spot miles from
the madding throng. where, beside the
purling brook, the fzz and fried chick
en- can be enioyed in solitude and dis