| Show in loii GRAND MAY DAY BALL birthday surprise Sur Brise party weddings and rumors of weddings A reunion of the family of bishop J P R johnsoa took place last saturday at the home of hia daughter mrs S S jones hia many children and grandchildren grand children with a few near friends realizing that each tear brought changes in all forms decided to bring together his entire family on this hia sixty eighth birthday and it was very successfully carried out at 6 the honored parent aur rounded by about thirty children and grandchildren grand children sat down to a very elegant and delicious dinner which was very nicely served and the occasion to an extra flavor to the viands after dinner the party all rp faired to he parlor and tha interesting hours will long bo remembered mr johndon was asbeil by hia abil drep for a few words re began by ad dressing bh dear children grand chil dren relatives brothers and sisters and enda his were of anch a rth the social eremie aud also the syi tear alluding as ha did to the ii at yeara of hia domestic life aad ching to the difference between the hardships endured then and the luxuries enjoyed now and tenderly alluding to the dear baes dho had left the family circle on this earth he said he did not know how long he would be with this number but trusted be could always live so as to leave hs children the best of lesac iea an honorable he also gave eoila very fatherly advice and encouraged them always to be found acting oat the true and noble parts cf life A beautiful vocal selection was rendered by mesdames mary and agnes farrer after which other musical selections were given also brecita bione tione and of good will and alia best of wishes for the father in whose honor they bad ail as iliae ha laid his hand upon my heart gently not smiting smi tine it ant as a harper lays bis open palm upon bia harlte deaden its vibration mil M L todd leaves forthe east on a fisit this spring mr and alra W U bione are tomik ing of mailing provo their future home all arrangements have been coin pleiad for the may day ball in the peri home and the following ladies aal gentlemen have it is charge Mess re keet V 11 king geo r land EL olsen bert rib irvine mrs taylor mrs W II 11 king airs ida annie akin miss dora and liea florence pike last wednesday evening mrs beck of the first ward was made a victim 01 a very successful ful surprise party d by her daughter mica zina the vent being the fortieth ot he amiable lady A delicious cupped wax served after which cards and music wara indulged in also the presentation sen tation to beck of a life sized picture of her dauhn ra tha guests who so thoroughly empt ed the affair were mrs 0 E enose mr and mrs J W cuff mr and mrs joa strona mr and mrs wm barou Bt rou ir and mrs john and mrs jos farrer mr aud mrs J W farrer mr and mr jamea farrer mr and mrs euser farrer mrs lydia young mra laura foote and arr quite a number of wedding ire reported is to take place this spring and the noted dame says the one ef fairest maidens will be reckoned in miss winnie kimball who is known as the handsomest girl iu salt La married on tlc alc to butto of new york the guesta who were entertained and of tho bastar supper served by the ladies of the baptist mission last evening had a very enjoyable time A beautiful easier tree decorated with elegant and artistic pheb was quite a feature of tie evening and the sale of ane articles brought tae ladies quits a little sum the academy baity at the opera housa last evening was as and pleasing as al these balls generally are quit a large number was present and mirth and pleasure reigned supreme JL very delightful ball was given in the third ward assembly rooms last eye aing |
