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Show AMELIA polnce, noted for its brilliant entertainments and the hospitality of Colonel and Mrs. Edwin F. Holmes, was lust evening tho nceno of another social event which will bo recalled by tlno guests as ono of the most delightful not only of this eoason but In the social history of tho city. Tno be-auty of tho artlstio homo and the new gallery was greatly heightened by the ilor-al ilor-al decorations, than which anything moro beautiful could scnroely havo been planned. Roaes were everywhere the air being heavy wlt'a their fragrance. Tho guests wero received in the drawing-room, and hero great vases of exquisite Chat-neys Chat-neys and American Beauties wore effectively effec-tively comblued. A low bowl of American Beauties stood on tho mantel, and directly beneath this on a table was a tall cut-glass cut-glass vase of Chatney. Vases of Chat-noys Chat-noys alao graced other tables and cabinets, cabi-nets, while a very tall vase of American Beauties stood In tho bow window. Tall vases of the beautiful Prosperity carnations carna-tions alono were seen In the music room. But it wns in the dining-room that tho most original and artistic decorations wero seen and whero tho guestj lingered long to admire. Ovor the round tablo was spread a rare cover of cluny lace. In trno center, on a mirror framed in silver, stood a cut-glass vase filled with long-stemmed American Beauties. Across the top of the vase was a short bough entwined with plumosa. on one end of whicn was perched two whltu doves of pence, with wings outstretched out-stretched and bearing sprigs of plumosa in their bills. On the other end of tho bough wn3 another dove, while on a bed of green on tho table was another kdovr. .seemingly about to soar. An Immense bow of brilliant red liberty satin ribbpn adorned tho base of the handsome vase. Ono end of which -was looped up to tho bough, where another beautiful bow was placed. On either side of the tablo stood silver candelabra, with s&adcs and candle?, of red, while American Beauties and plumosa plu-mosa formed a circle around the mirror in the center of tho table. American Bcou-tios Bcou-tios filled vases on sideboard, glass cabinet cabi-net and table, and silver and crystal candelabra, can-delabra, with candles and shades of red, wore placed all about tho dining-room. Punch was served in tho library, where tho decorations were all in green and white. A beautiful cloth of green with Battenbcrg trimmings covered the- table, at either end of which stood ihnndsomo candelabra, with green, pink and whlto candles, tho baso of the candelabra adorned with bows of green In the center cen-ter of the table was a beautiful oriental lamp, with vases of white carnations and Ivory roses on bookcases and tables still further carrying out the color Idea. In tho gallery, where dancing was onjovod, tho prchestra was Btatloncd on the stage and screened from view by palms, wlUh .a lattice work of smllax forming a background. back-ground. To the left of the stago was u hlKh vase of American Beauties, theso being be-ing thp only flowers ueued In tlw trallery. Every plam and flower used in decoration last night was Utah grown. Tlw porch to the- south and wedt of the. spacious homo was screened with canvas and lighted with beautiful hand-palntcd lanterns which Mrp. Holmes had made In Japan, The lanterns wore of most original origin-al design, somo hanging from wires and some standing on tripods on tables. Ruj,-n and couches were arranged all about the veranda leading from the den to the gallery, gal-lery, and hero the. guests found cool and delightful resting placcK. Tho programmes, in honor of Arbor day. were lear-hhapfd. ono ono fide bearing tho name "Amelia Palace." in raised lottern of red, on tho other tho dancb programme. Colonel and Mrs. JIolmca'H jruests numbered more than 150, and the evening was a brilliant social success in eviry sonRC. Mr. and Mr. Perry S. HeAth and Uhelr gucfits, Mr. Bacon and Mr. Conway, !pnnt yesterday In Park City visiting- tho Sllvor King mine, I - ! I The engagement of Miss Vloletto Morris, a. debutante of Sun Francisco, anil Marc Llchtensteln of this city, has Just been announced. Mr. Lichtonsteln. accompanied accom-panied by his mother, left yesterdav for San Francisco. 1 u Covers were laid for ten at the delightfully delight-fully informal dinner given by Mr. and Mrs. David S. Murray last evening in honor of Mrs. McOIll. cuddy. White carnations car-nations and plumosa formed a low mound in tho center of the round table, at cither end of which stood handsome crystal candelabra, can-delabra, with candles and shadei of pink and white. ft a Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Wilson entertained at an informal dinner last evening in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Harris of Idaho. Covers wero laid for ten. Mrs. William Burke and daughter. Miss Burke, of American Falls, arrived In tho city yesterday and are guests of Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Channlng. 0 x O Lee Dlnwoodey leaves tomorrow for San Iranclco, whero he will bo married on April 2.th to Miss Lucilo Jennings. Miss Laura. Bird was guest of honor at a delightfully Informal afternoon affair yesterday. Miss Daisy Itaybould being tho hostess. About twenty girl friends wero present, a feature of the afternoon bolng a lioral gueeslng contest. Tho decorations dec-orations wero all In green and white, consisting con-sisting almost entirely of potted plants in bloom. u Dr. I. E. Thorn bus returned from Nevada, Ne-vada, whero he has been for the post month. V Miss Sarah J. Lytle spent vesterdayi with Oirden friends. " " i Mrs. David R. Gray was hostoss at a charming Informal afternoon last Tuesday Tues-day In honor of Mrs Charles Wilkes. .2!';,Lha1 150,3oung people enjoyed tho delightful dancing party at the Ladies' Literary club last evening, given by tho Strollers' club. Tho hall was castcfully arranged with palms and ferns, with cosy corners making attractivo resting places Punch was served In tho reception hall from a prettily decorated table, whilo refreshments re-freshments wore served In tho dining-room dining-room downstairs. . s Miss Ethel Bogors entertained tho members mem-bers of her sowing club yesterday afternoon after-noon at her home. . a & Today the regular meeting of the Daughters of the Revolution win be held at tho homo of Mrs. T. G, Webber Tho paper of the afternoon will be given by .Mrs. S. W. Sears. Tho rummage sale given under the auspices of tho homo and education section sec-tion of tho Ladles' Llterarv club will b-s held today at -IS South Main street a. quantity of material haH been donated and ono can secure almost anything del sired, Including clothes, books bric-a-brac, pictures, eta tt V Mr and Mru. Frank B. Stephens entertain enter-tain at dinner this cvenlnc in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Bcnnor X. Smith. The regular meeting of thj P. E. O society so-ciety will bo held this afternoon at the homo of tho Misses Palmer. KC Fir!t otreot. u Altogether delightful was tho Informal party and dance given at Unity hall last owning In honor of Miss Mackintosh, a largo number of members of the society nnd friends of Mips Mackintosh wero present and spent an onjoyablo evcnlnr' Indeed. a Mrs. Herrick leaves shortly for Xow York, where she will continuo her art studios. Friend3 of Mre. Kenneth C Krr will be interested in knowing that she will shortly open, a studio in the Hooper bulld-la&. bulld-la&. t |