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Show THE C IT IZEN 9 with her accustomed grace and dignity a French model in flesh colored chiffon heavily studded in gold beads and carried an Imported ostrich fan in varying shades of pink. Her long hair was coiffured simply and fitted close to her head. Among the other interestingly gown- ed women at the ball were the. various chairwomen of the committees and the CHARTY BALL Markedly elaborate gowns, a smart effect in decorations, a well appointed supper, splendid music and a, record crowd constituted the annual Charity Ball, the leading social event of the Salt Lake calender which is given annually for sweet charityby the Marks Hospital Association, at 'die Hotel Utah Wednesday night. Seldom before has the Hotel Utah ballroom presented as attractive a sight as Wednesday night. Great Christmas trees, heavy with tinsel, glittering ornaments and colored lights stood in each comer while from the four walls of the spacious room great colored flood lights played upon the dancing throng of Salt Lakes society folk. Reviving the old custom, Governor and Mrs. George H. Dem led the grand march at 10 oclock. Usually this march was led by the Governor of the state and the general chairman ft. -- . of arrangements for, the ball, but as Mrs. Dem is general chairman this year, it was possible for the charming first lady of the state and her husband to lead the march without violating custom. Music was furnished by a 12 piece orchestra from the Odeon, and program of dances was especially chosen by the chairman of the music committee, L. C. Miller. Buffet supper was served from the supiper room adjoining the ballroom. The supper table was beauutif ul with glossy red holly berriees, Christmas greens and slender tall Cathedral candles of deepest crimson. Graceful baskets of poinsettias. and ferns stood in the four comers. During the dancing hours punch was served from the supper room by a group of the leading debutantes of the city under the direction of Miss Daisy Raybould. These girls, exquisite in their party frocks, added greatly to the beauty and brilliance of the affair. Strangely different from the elaborate gowns of yesteryears ball was the costuming of the socially elite of 1927. Where great puff sleeves, trains and trailing skirts were evident in the smooth white Elegant Nineties, arms, decollette gowns and slim legs encased in the sheerest shimmering hose and fragile, bejewelled French heels caught the eye and admiration. The outstanding figure among the matrons at the ball; of course, was Mrs. Dem, its chairman. She wore officers of the association. Mrs. B. O. Howard, chairman of the reception committee, was absent in California, as was Mrs. A. E. Kimball, president of the association. Mrs. H. C. Good- rich, chairman of decorations, wore orchid chiffon, rich with rhinestones. Mrs. Walter Lewis, with L. C. Miller of the music committee, wore an imported bouffant model. of black velvet and diamonds with panels of black Chantilly lace. Miss Daisy Raybould, of the punch committee,wbre a Parisian model of black Chantilly lace with sequins, and Mrs. W. W. Armstrong, chairman of the supper committee, was lovely in an imported model of black velvet and gold cloth. Mrs. Frank N. Cameron, chairman of the hotel committee, wore an imported model of white velvet and silver cloth, while Mrs. Oscar N. Friendly, chairman of the publicity committee, was attractive in a Lanvin model of white chiffon with silver and gold sequins. Mrs. F. A. Pyke, chairman of the ticket committee, wore an imported model of black chiffon velvet with rhinestones.. of the association were costumed in perfect taste; Mrs. F. A. Goeltz wore an imported black georgette, while Mrs. W. W.Fleetwood was gowned in an imported model of apricot georgette heavily studded in beads. Neither Mrs. George D. Keyser or Mrs. J. E. Galigher, both were present. Mrs. Walter H. Trask, Jr., secretary, wore a French model of white chiffon with pearls, and Mrs. Malcolm A. Keyser, treasurer, wore peach chiffon. While black and : white seemed to be the prevailing mode of color for the older women at the ball, the gayest of colors ran riot in the gowns of the young matrons and the debutantees, many exhibiting daring color schemes and combination of material. Beverly S. Clendenin was this years chairman of the floor committee, and the smoothness with which the ball transpired, the. efficiency with which the guests were served, and the general air of hospitality were greatly due to his efforts. . . an Vice-presiden- ts vice-president-s, . WITH THE YOUNGER SET. Gay indeed have been the parties by the collegiates and for the colleg-iate- s during the Christmas week, so gay that many of the young students are reluctant to leave Salt Lake to return again to the grind of studies in the leading schools of the country. Festivities started Monday .night when Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Keyser and Mr., and Mrs. George D. Keyser gave a large dancing party for the younger social set of the city at the Malcolm Keyser home, Briarwilde, in Cottonwood, to honor their sons, Mal-- , colm, Jr., and George, jr., and Jim Keyser, who are home for the holi. Mrs. E. 0. Howard, chairman of the reception committee for the annual Charity Ball (Portrait by Girard Hale, copied by Lumiere Studio.) days. Fifty couples accepted the Keyser hospitality for the evening. The large rooms were bright with holly berries and greens, and scarlet pepper berries and poinsettias were arranged in tall baskets. Assisting in the entertaining were Mrs. R. M. Allison, Mrs. E. M. Neher, and Mrs. A. C. Watts. A late supper was served. Next in the round of parties came the smartly appointed tea given Tuesday afternoon by Miss Truth Milner at the home of her .parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jay S. Milner, on Second avenue. This affair was in compliment to Miss Ruth Fabian and her holiday house guest, Miss Jeanette Steiner. Eighty guests called during the hours of 4 until 6 o'clock. Red Richmond roses centered the tea table, which held four tall crimson candles in silver sticks. Presiding at the tea table were Miss Frances Neher, Miss Barbara Kellogg, Miss Betty Allison, and Miss Katherine Hyde. Assisting the young girls in receiving were Mrs. Jay S. Milner and Mrs. Clarence Milner. Wednesday proved a busy day. Miss Euphemia Smith was the charming hostess at a large tea at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Harris Smith, on Laurel avenue, to a group of girls home "from school, honored guests included Miss Jeanette Steiner, Miss Ruth Fabian, Miss Katherine Hogle, Miss Genevieve Bird, Miss Eleanor Story, Miss Nancy Sullivan, Miss Janet Walker, Miss Mary Joy Johnson, and Miss Clarice Ellis. Deep red roses in crystal baskets centered the tea table and assisting Miss Smith and her mother in the entertaining were Mrs. Malccolm Keyser, Mrs. George Keyser, Mrs. Robert Allison, Mrs. E. M. Neher, Miss Margaret Waters, Miss Eleanor Watts, Miss Barbara Kellogg, and Miss Geraldine Clark. Another gracious host of Wednesday was Seaton Prince, young son of Major and Mrs. F. A. Prince, who en- -- tertained at a buffet supper at the Prince home, 1393 Arlington Drive. The rooms were gay with holiday dec- -. orations, and after supper the thirty bidden guests enjoyed dancing. Two other supper parties, both followed by bridge, were given Wednesday evening. Miss Jewel Pitts entertained eight couples at her home on Seventh East in honor of her. holiday guest, Miss Marianna Luff of San - Francisco. Holiday flowers were profuse throughout the rooms. Mr. and Mrs. Victor Sweet entertained at their beautiful home at 1467 Arlington Drive Wednesday evening, at a bridge supper in honor of Frank Armstrong and James Moyle Armstrong, both of whom are home from Washington, D. C. for the holidays. Twenty guests were seated at the supper table, which was .centered by a large silver basket of American Beauty roses. Place cards and bridge favors were .in the Christ- mas motif. Miss Mary Neher and Miss Frances Neher were the lovely hostesses at a tea Thursday afternoon at the home of their parents, Dr. and Mrs. E. M. Neher in Federal Heights from 4 until 6 oclock. During the tea hours 75 guests called. Pine bows and red candles decorated the house while |