The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-01-12
Large and Merry ThrOng Gath
ers at 0deOn in Brilliant
Social Event.
LEGISLATORS AND UTAH'S
OFFICERS GUESTS OF HONOR
Scene Presented by Gay and
Graceful Dancers Is One Of
Rare Beauty.

To the strains OF delightful music, and
beneath myriads OF brilliant lights. the
members OF the ninth state Legislature,
guests of the chief executive of the
state. danced the hours away last night.
and from early evening till long past
midnight the merry throng held posses
sion OF the dancing iloor. Although 1t
was the second time that Governor and
Mrs. William Spry had entertained in this
fashion. the affair might be said TO be
first In Importance. for IL was one of
unusual splendor and briIliancy. Bcauti-
ful gowns were numerous. and the black
suits OF the men were enlivencd by the
great number of officers in full uniforms.
not alone those OF the governors staff.
but also a very large representation from
Fort Dauglas being in evidence In gay
trappings and gold braid
As early as o'clock the guests began
TO arrive. and for d full hour the receiv-
ing line was kept in form greeting the
guests as they came. Colonel Rodney
T. Badger OF the staff stood at the head
OF the line.presentinS the company. and i't
line with Governor and Mrs. Spry were
Adjutant General and Mrs. f.. a. Wedg
wood Speaker e. W. Robinson of the
house and Mrs Robinson, and Senator
and Mrs. w. y. Williams
Shortly after o'clock the grand march
was formed. the Governor and Mrs. Spry
leading. followed by Speaker and Mrs.
staff officers and their wives and the
officers and ladies' OF Fort Douglas AS
the line marched and countermarched in
fancy figures. the sight presented was
a brilliant one.
Decorations Are Appropriate.
The hall was hung with the national
colors, and the suidon OF the National
Guard suspended above the south end.
was encircled with numerous trophy flags
and surmounted by the eagles. At the
northern end OF the hall great flags
formed a canopy for the receiving party.
and here rugs and divans made d pleas
ant resting place after the dancing be-
gan. 4 punch bowl in the northwest
corner and one opposite rsisdc attrnc-
tive places for refreshments for the dane
ers, while for those who preferred &c
visit rather than TO join in the dance
there were provided cosy corners anu
comfortable seats.
The gowns worn by the receiving party
were noticeable for their elegance. Mrs.
Spry wearing d handsome gown CT stone
blue silk with an overdress of lace OF
the same shade. Mrs. Williams WAS
dressed In a gray silk with trimmings of
real lace, Mrs. Wedgwood ,vore = bIacll
gown OF chiffon cloth over taffrta with
trimmings of deep blue. Mrs Robinson
was dressed IN rose pint SIX veieL with
ing frock with red poppies for trimming.
Among the Dancers.
Among the dancers on the floor were
Major and Mrs. j. NJ. Arrsspith. Doctor
and Mrs. Major and Mrs. Dwight y. Hol
ley, Captain and Mrs. w. A. CavenauSh
Doctor and Mrs. George Cook. Doctor and
Mrs, e r.. Ingalls,, Capt. Willis tflinc.
Lieutenant and Mrs. Clark r. Elliott,
Lieutenant and Mrs. Eugene Santsch.
Capt. \. J. McNab. Lieut.. Ned NJ
Greene. Lieutenant and Mrs. Guy Buck
er. Lieut., Alvah Lee. Lieut.. Il. B. Carey
Lieutenant Smalley. all OF Fort Douglas;
Colonel and Mrs H. Il. Booth. Colonel
and Mrs, A. b. Kessler Colonel and Mrs.
Fl. NJ. II Lund. Doctor and Mrs Wright
OF the governors staff, the officers OF the
National Guard. Secretary OF State c. :.