Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1889-05-11
SALEM SOCIAL NOTES.
Doings Among The Society Folk-fhe
Attractions, Etc.
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY.

1DuTSnuN HlSuI we nIdiN h''''7
t of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Roach gather
= ed at the new residence Of Mr..
Roach, and reminded the occupants
of the home in various ways during
: the evening Of the dav two years be-
fore, at which time they decided to
: no more travel and strive with the
obstacles of this life in single
handed manner. The double par
lors were thrown intoone large room
and the evening hours pleasantly
spent in playing social games ard
exchanging iests of days gone by.
When the eleventh hour had come
the "bride and groom" were brought
forth. The justice was sentfor, who
soon appeared in his long white
robe and i'm Solemn and binding
ing manner" proceeded to marry
the couple over again. 1t is useless
to remark that the ceremony, to-
gether with some OF the objections
that were raised as to them marrying,
caused ripple of laughter
and general good feeling spread
over the house After the judge
| had pronounced them man and
wife by authority ofthe grand lodge
of Calithumpians, those present
rushed forward and appropriately
saluted both bride and groom. The
ceremony over, bounuful repast
was spread which consisted of fluits,
cakes, meats, tea, coflee, etc. \
jolly luncheon it was, too. At Il
late hour the participants wished
Mr. and Mrs. Roach many more .
happy returns of such occasions and
a happy and prosperous life.
THE MERRY MAKERS.
Thursday evening at their hall
on State street the merry Makers"
or Winterclub gave "A dancing party .
Although the orcra house drew
7'i'hS '''N'I SN' tul'' " hbiil'Ci .
were present and three sets were
run continually during the evening.
Those present report having
splendid time and some are almost
signing over the fact that the COM
ing warm weather will probably
put II stop to their enjoyable even
ings until next fall
FAREWELL PARTY.
Tuesday evening quite IA social
event occurred at the parlOrs of the
Christian church. The affair was
given in honor of Elder =. Il. Bur- c
nett and family, the Misses Starr, e
Miss Stratoa and Miss Orr, who will c
leave the city in short time. Quite q
a good number were present and Il {
pleasant time was had by ALL The
young folks amused themselves by :
playing charade, and number of
indoor games, while the older per- ,
sons enjoyed themselves heartily in n
talking and in II general social way. n
At the close of the evenings enjoy
mcnt Il bountitul repast of coffee and ,
different varieties of cake was
spread of which all present heartily
partook. The affair was II perfect
success.
ICE CREAM SOCIAL.
The ladies of the NJ. f.. church on
Wednesday evening gave II most
pleasing ice cream social ut the
church. The refreshments were
preceded by II brief musical and
literary program that was intensely
interesting. The attendance was
good and the evening was pleasant :
y passed,
AN EVENINGS ENTERTAINMENT. -,
Last evening mt the Insane asy- =
um pleasant affair occurred. The :,
'hapel was filled with the inmates -
If the asylum and the attendants. !
With II goodly number of visitors !,
rom the city. The evenings ex- >
'rcises opened with short minstrel
performance, in which the attendan. u
Ints of the asylum We're the princi- y
Die actors. After the minstrel per- -
ormance came II couple of farces "
which caused all to JOIN IN u hearty =
augh. The exercises were inter- y
mingled with good music under the II
upervision of Prof, Diamond. -
those who attended from the city Is
eport the entire affair in compli-
nentary manner and say that not 7
My the attendants and visitors en-
Dyed themselves but it had pleas.
ny fascination for the inmates. -,
THE CLOSING NIGHT. al
Tonight the Chicago comedy
ompany closes here, after a success Gu
al engagement of one week. Last -
lights presentation WAS that of the V,
Lancashine LasS.r This is a serio.
omic till that took like wild-fre.
he audience was large and thor
hghly appreciative. Belle Inman er
'ok the part OF the Lancashire Lass
nj sustained the plancter in her
SuallN ChArminV Mr. n,,.E, -