Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-03-14
A NIGHT OF SOCIABLEs.
Amsng the Churches on Friday Night
The College Reception.

Friday night seems to have been
one set aside for social gathering
the Salem churches. -Four
social doings at least were cele-
brated in the city on that night.
COLLEGE RECEPTION.
The most enjoyable event of the
social order was that given by the
young men of the University, In the
dining hall. About eighty stu tents
were present and enjoyed the oc-
casion as only college students can,
who are restrained by study and
other duties from many of the social
doings of the city. The monotony
OF routine college work was laid
aside for one evening and all went
in to make the most of the evening.
Books and literary drill were forgot
ten for the time being and social
reunion of the school was had. The
students frequently give entertain
ments to show to the friends
of the school their progress,
but this was an occasion among
themselves, and no literary exer-
cises were had. The evening until
eleven o'clock was spent in a social
way, when the next hour was given
to discussing an oyster supper. The
midnight hour had arrived before
the dining room was cleared of the
happy faces.
EVANGELICAL,
The Endeavor society of the
Evangelical church gave very
enjoyable social on Friday evening.
About one hundred of the friends
and members of the society met in
the church. A short program was
given consisting of music and read
ings with choruses by the choir.
Miss Anna Tanker reciled "Content
and Discomfort" Irene Layson and
Edna Knight delighted everybody
with their duet; Minnie Frickey
read the Evangelical Endeavor,"
which abounded in many happy
hits ending with a prophecy por-
traying the wonderful successes of
every present member of the society;
Lena Bier presided gracefully at the
organ. After a short intermission
the curtain was lifted and the fact
was revealed that the usual allotted
corner to the primary department
was occupied by tables decked with
an inviting luncheon. After lunch
con another hour was spent in de-
lightful social conversation. This,
the first social of this. society was a
success in every particular.
A COMING TREAT.
The dates are fixed for March 26
and 27 for the public reading of Miss
Ella Leotta Swanton, Americans
peerless recitationist and dramatic
reader. The celebrated reader is to
appear at Reeds opera house on the
above dates, under the auspices of
the Y. p. S. g. E., of the Baptist
of this city. She will be
ably assisted by Miss Leona Willis,
Miss Laura Goltra, Miss Thornton,
The Salem Quartette club, Prof. j.
NJ. Coomer and Prof. Fechter. The
tickets are on sale at Sroat & Giles,
corner State and Liberty streets, at
80 cents cents no extra charges for
'eserved seats. This promises to be
rare attraction and an early oppor-
unity should be had to secure good
eats. Miss Swanton comes to Salem
aighly recommended and will doubt
ess give a grand demonstration of
power culture in reciting,
PRESBYTERIAN.
A very pleasant sociable was given
,y the people of the Presbyterian
church. 1t was conducted in their
I'D time custom, in making strangers
md visitors feel at home. Literary
exercises and a luncheon were the
main features of attraction of the
evening, aside from the general
land shaking and getting ac-
luainted.
METHODIST.
At the Methodist church was
,iven another of their free lunch