Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-01-01

tions of their fathers to early day his
tory in the Church. 1t was a COM
memorative service throughout, and a
fitting finish to an eventful day.
Mrs. Smoot is un indefatigable work
er at the capital, for the removal of
prejudice concerning the Latter-day
Saints, like her husband, she has
fought her way inch by inch. and at
last sees the fruits of her labors, by
the Increased interest shown among
many social friends
Tho home coming OF their son Harold
Will make a Joyous Christmas for the
Smoot family. M
Christmas evening. on the invitation
of President Rich, Gov. and Mrs. Spry,
their daughter and son, and Miss Van
Cott and Judge Stewart and wife, were
guests at the mission house; a great
number of the people here were also
invited; several musical numbers were
rendered; r. c. Easton, Miss Elma
Young and elder c. H Dinwoodey sang.
Mrs. s. NJ. Kahn acting as accompanist.
1t was thoroughly enjoyable evening,
and our visiting friends expressed
themselves as pleased with the VOL
come they had received from every
one.
Mr.. Mark Brown, who Is a medical
student of Columbia and who was pres
ent at the launching of the Utah. stay
ing over that day In Camden, was ma
king his way to Indiana to spend the
holidays with relatives and friends
Mr. Brown expects to return the We'd
nesday after New Years.
Mrs. James K. Shaw and her daugh-
ter. Zora, are living for the winter on
West Ninety-sixth street Miss Shaw
Is pupil of Prof. Mngnus Schultz,
whose studio Is in Carnegie,
In Carnegie hall. Prof Miller also
has his studio. and two Salt Jakers are
enrolled as his pupils. Mr. NJ. ]. Brlnes
and Miss Edith Kingsbury. Mr.. Brines
is doing church singing and also con-
cert work in limited way. securing a
foothold In musical centers quito sat
isfactory to himself and his teacher
Friday saw the departure of Mrs.
c. F. Fisher and her daughter, Sallie,
for Chicago, where Miss Fisher again
takes UP her role OF The Goddess at
the Princess. For one week Miss Fish
er has enjoyed rare vacation, seeing
and hearing the best theaters and
operas, returning to her work ,nvigor-
| ated and rested.
Memorial services were held today In
| the Latter-day Saints chapel for the
| Prophet Joseph, the speakers being
Elders Levi Young and John w. Young
Miss Nora Eliason and R. c. Easton
| furnished the music, and large con-
gregation was present
Gov. Spry and party expect to go to
| Boston tomorrow, and then to WASH
ington, thence to Utah. Their visit has
been full of pleasant surprises. as they
| have been shown every courtesy by
those In office in Philadelphia and
| Camden while the meeting with friends
| has helped to make their brief stay a
| sponsor. has especially enjoyed every
moment. being shown marked attention
| from officials and friends, but carrying
| her honorS very modestly.
Christmas was observed by the elders
| In true festive fashion, many being in
| vited to different homes for dinner and
| entertained at the theater in the eve
| nings. Mr., and Mrs. Clyde Squires and
| son. Buster" and Miss Nora Ellason
| were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Easton to
| dinner. ]. w. Young gave dinner tc
| friends, President Rich had the usual
| quota of elders; the Newark elders had
| fine day with friends and the holiday
week will find the elders generally visit
| ing friends and Investigators through
out the branch.
The Christmas News arrived and, as
usual. full of good things. instructive
and entertaining for its readers The
| Christmas number is always a welcome
visitor. especially to Utahns outside the
] state. JANET.