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Show I I V Society KVetvt of the XOeeK I The most elaborate church wedding of the sea- i son was that of Miss Mary Claire Porter, daughter daugh-ter of Mr. and Mrs. Don H. Porter and Charles f j Spencer Mann of Los Angeles. At 6:30 o'clock I ' Thursday evening of this week St. Paul's church was the scene of the beautiful ceremony. In every way it was the fashionable event of the season. j The decorations, furnished by the B. C. Morris I Floral company were most beautiful, consisting of banks of palms and great American Beauty roses and white chrysanthemums. Prof. McClel- I Ian had charge of the music, which was furnished by the Quintette club, assisted by Mrs. Stanley Price. The exquisite strains of "The Bridal Chorus" greeted the bridal party as they entered the church. They were preceded by the ushers, . H Mr. Lawrence, Lieut. White, Mr. Hall and Mr. Fred H Phelps. These were followed by Misses Kinney, H i; Mclntyre, McMillan and McGuigan. Little David B Keith, the ring bearer, came next, accompanied by B l " pretty Erminie Calvin, with a basket of flowers. B Miss Holabird, a charming Los Angeles society B i bud, as maid of honor, preceded the bride who B ': j i was accompanied by her father. The bride was B : resplendent in an exquisite gown of Liberty satin B 'j! en traine, which was hand embroidered on the B front panels of the skirt and the bodice elaborately B . trimmed with pearl passementerie and pearls. She B ! ; .carried a beautiful cluster of bride roses. At the B !; f foot of the chancel the Rev. Mr. Perkins, the groom Iji and Mr. Sam Porter, the best man. met the ad- j v vancing party and as the "Spring Song" was ren- dered the ceremony was completed. To the in- ! j spiring strains of Mendelssohn's "Wedding ; ,j March" the wedding party passed out. From the i church the bridal party accompanied by friends i and relatives repaired to the Kenyon where an ! ill elaborate wedding supper was served. Two par- j lors used for dining-rooms were profusely decorated. deco-rated. There was one large table and twelve j smaller ones, and when the guests were seated, I j the scene was fascfnating. On the large tahle, there was a large vase of American Beauties with 1 red shaded chrystal candelabra on each side. B ' I Around these stands violets were massed in pro- B i fusion. B !j Above the table the center chandelier presented Hi : i li a shower effect produced by plumosa and red car- B nations dropped from tiny ribbons, while red rib- B ' bona and ropes of smilax were suspended from it B jji to the walls, n front of a large mirror at one side HI side of the room, and directly opposite over the B mantle, the decorations of roses, carnations, palms B '' and ferns, with red and white lights peeping Hn 'through, were most effective. A portier of smilax 1" ( and carnations seperated the rooms. j Mr. and Mrs. Mann left for the coast at 10:30, h ' the bride looking charming in a handsome travel- H j 'ing dress of dark blue. After a visit to Portland B ( '' 5ana" San Francisco they will go to Los Angeles to Hi H H The large reception given on Wednesday even- H I? ing by T)r. and Mrs. Jeremiah Beattie and Mr. and H I kj, Mrs. Joy H. Johnson was a beautiful affair, and H 'f thoroughly enjoyable. Usual reception formality H was fortunately dispensed with, and there was a B 'Chu.m about the whole affair. The decorations H were chrysanthemums entirely in different shades, H aj placed artistically in the rooms and halls. The H 4 Mandolin club played throughout the evening. HB ' ' B Mtb. George M. Downey entertained at luncheon H s Thursday in honor of Miss McClintock. B Mr. Newhouse gave a large theater party last 1 j evening. L A marriage of interest was that of Miss Gwen- HH fred Morgan and formerly of this city and Mr. H I John R. Allen of Denver, at Colorado Springs. H' I Mr. and Mrs. Channing and Miss Burke will HK I return tomorrow. HbBWM' -' ' "-""" in. I.., miwi - i- - - Mrs. Edwin F. Holmes gave an exquisite pink and white luncheon on Monday. The marriage of Mrs. Edward P. Rose and John Weir, Jr., in New York on Tuesday was of much local interest. Rev. Ellis Bishop officiated, and thero were a number of other Salt Lakers present. Mr. and Mrs. Weir will live here. Mrs. Pfoutz entertained at luncheon on Wednesday. Wednes-day. One of the most enjoyable affairs of the week was the card party given by Mrs. Windsor V. Rico at the Knutsford en Tuesday afternoon. Tables were arranged in the ordinaries which with the parlors were beautifully decorated for the occasion occa-sion with American Beauties, chrysanthemums, and smilax. Sixty guests enjoyed the event. Quite a novelty in entertaining was the affair given last evening by Mrs. Victor Clement. It was a largo theater party for twenty guests, with the men barred. Twenty ladies in two of the front rows at the comic opera. Decidedly an innovation, and the subject of much smart discussion. It was one of the most charming functions of the season. The officers and ladies of Fort Douglas gave a hop at the post last evening. Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Ferry entertained at a charming dinner at the Knutsford on Sunday night. Mrs. Victor Clement gave a beautiful luncheon yesterday. Covers were laid for ten. Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Walker have returned from San Francisco. Mrs. Filer entertains at luncheon at the' Country Coun-try club today. Mrs. Clement gave a dinner on Monday evening. even-ing. The reception given on Monday afternoon and evening by Mr. and Mrs. James W. Neill for Miss Carrie Bridewell was a large affair of the week and most successful. Over three hundred guests called to see Miss Bridewell. Mrs. E. T. Ferry and Mrs. J. R. Walker are hostesses at the Country club today. Table d'Hote luncheon at 1 o'clock. Senator and Mrs. Kearns have issued invitations invita-tions for large receptions to be given next Monday Mon-day and Tuesday evenings. Unique invitations have been received from Col. W. F. Cody. The occasion is the opening of his new hotel "The Irma" at Cody, Wyo., on the evening even-ing of November 18th. A gilded buffalo is at the top of the invitation, and the word "Dancing" at the bottom. The invitation is a guarantee of the time. The banquet at the Commercial club on Tues- day was the largest affair of the kind ever given j in the city, and a most complete success. To Fisher ! Harris and W. P. O'Meara is due the greatest ' praise for the perfect arrangements, and Charles ) and Barnes are to be highly complimented for the menu and the perfect service. i' (Continued on page 0.) (Society continued.) Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Cunningham are at tho Kenyon. Mrs. Heath of Park City is visiting Mrs. Kenyon. Ken-yon. Mrs. Lindsay Rogers has returned. Mrs. C. D. Roojvlidge entertained informally Thursday afternoon. Mrs. F. L. Oswald was hostess at a large card party on Wednesday afternoon. Miss Miller has returned to the city. Goodwin's Weekly: Gentlemen: In your last issue you mentioned the return of Mrs. Wm. McKellar. Kindly correct as there Js nothing doing yet. WM. McKELLAR. We gladly give space to the above note. |