Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1889-12-27
THE SOCIAL WORLD.
The Week a Lively One in
this Line.
TO-NIGHT'S GRAND DRESS BALL
The Holiday Celebration Does Away
with ALI Other Class Of Social
Entertainments.

The past week has been an an,
imated one in the social circles il
one sense of the word. There has
however, been no private socia
gatherings reported, but, on th,
other hand, the Christmas celebra,
tions and services given under the
auspicies of the various church or
ganiZatioDs throughout the city,
have been of a highly pleasing char.
acter. Christmas day was fit
tingly observed throughout the city.
In the evening all branches of busi-
ness closed their doors and religi-
Gus services were conducted in the
churches, Christmas eve was the
scene of considerable pleasantly in
many homes throughout the city on
account of the many private Christ
mas trees that were erected in
hundreds of homes. The attendance
at these occurrences was mostly con-
fined to the family and close rela-
tives or q few visiting friends.
Santa Claus surely did his part well
by Salem this year. Many heart
was gladdened and a warmer friend
ship and love made to spring forth
by the exchange of Christmas tokens.
The list below of the happenings
will be found to be, as stated above,
mostly of holiday celebrations, yet
let us remind you, dear readers, that
there has never in the history Of
Salem, been more enjoyable week
passed, not a thing has happened in
the city to retard the pleasure of
any of the events.
CHRISTMAS GATHERING.
The young men of the University,
who are too far away to spend
Christmas at home, thinkin g it not
policy to allow the occasion to pass
without demonstration of some
kind, gave a supper and general
reunion Tuesday evening. Under
the supervision of Mr.. Rounds, moth,
ing was left undone to make it a
pleasant occasion. BY the kindness
of Mr.. Tabor, they were given
use of the dining hall, in which
everything was arranged in good or
der. At $50 o'clock Prof Van Scoy
and DR.. Doane followed by about
thirty young ladies and an equal
number of young men marched into
the large dining hall. After an invo-
cation by DR.. Doane and very APP
prspriate and humorous address of
welcome, by Mr.. Camp, the guests
seated themselves around the tables,
which were well filled from the
abundance of a land of plenty.
After the supper had been served,
short programme was rendered, con-
sisting of a piano solo by Miss Jen
ME Brown, which compelled her to
give second selection; Miss Manda
Combs. a solo, in such pleasant
style that she too had to appear the
second time. Miss Nellie Price then
favored the company with recita-
ton which was pronounced in her
usual appreciated and winning man-
ner. After few short and humor-
Gus speeches were given, games were
INDUCED in until a late hour be-
fore departing, all having spent an
evening to be long remembered
among the many enjoyable occa-
sions in the annals of Willamette.
AT THE PENITENTIARY.
The monotony at the state peni-
tentiary was broken by a grand
Christmas musical entertainment on
Christmas day. Among the in.
mates are number of first-class
and several weeks ago
Superintendent Downing decided to
allow the unfortunate victims to
have a pleasant time OH this oc-
casion. Accordingly those who
were musically inclined, got to-
gether and prepared programme,
songs and instrumental
music which was rendered on this
occasion. And 1t was of such a
character that it would have re-
tlected credit upon some of our
public entertainments. Many Of
the convicts Were actually
moved to tears with joy, and oh,
what joy. 1t succeeded In remind
ing them of home and beloved ones
who, no doubt, had suffered the
cruel pangs of sorrow and shame
brought about by some act of theirs
which had given them a prison
home. While they were gathered
In the chapel, Attorney S. l.. Hay
den being present, was called on,
and I'm short talk crowned him
self with glory and gave the in
mates talk that reached their
hearts and will longbe remembered
)y then. The great feature of the
lay was splendid Christmas dim
ler gotten up by Superintendent
Downing, which was relished
greatly by the uatortunate inmates.
rhe musical programme was repeat
ID in the evening for the benefit Of n
arge number Of visitors.
CHRISTIAN CHURCH.
Probably one of the largest gath
'rings ofthe week was at the Christ
! rs celebration at the Christian
hurch. The house was crowded TO
"The Waifs' Christ
mas" II striking Christmas cantan.
u, was produced with full force aud
licted much applause from the
lrge assembly. To give the occa. I
ion deserving wrlip.up, would ne
uire az least a column of space.
uiiice II 10 say the event Was one of
he most enjoyable aud successful of [
he kind ever conducted IN Salem.
he Christmas tree Was heavily
aided with presents for the rich !
nd poor aud all departed after the 4
'ryires feeling that IL had h0en n q
'yful Christmas eve. q
A coon poNpANN.