Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1893-02-25
SOCIAL AND FRATERNAL.
Entertainments, Clubs and Society
Doings Generally.

The past week has been dull one at
the Capital City, as the adjournment OF
the legislature and the presence Of Lent
have had quieting effect.
Tuesday evening there was very
successful missionary tea at the M. E.
There was large attend
ance and fine program.
The Woman's Relief Corps announce
a social for Monday evening at Grand
Army headquarters.
There was pleasant social gathering
at the asylum last Thursday evening,
in by many Salem people.
MAJORITY PARTY.
Clyde Keller was the recipient OF
marked attentions on the part Of his
friends on the occasion Of his 2lst birth
day, occurring last Wednesday even
ing. The Avenue Lawn Tennis clut
were present at the elegant home o.
the Kellers' on State street. The order
Of the evening was recitations, dancing
music and, of course, lunch, which oc
cupied until IL o'clock p. m. The clut
presented the young man arriving a
his majority with gold watch charm
set with diamonds. Following wer'
present: Misses Ada Stapleton
Blanche Albert, Alice Steiner, Jenni,
Booth, Lu Hirsch, Emma Byrne. Kit
tie Harbord, Marie Van Dersol, Maud,
Hirsch, Bertha Forstner, Effie Eng
lsh, Bertha Byrd, Anna Yaunger, Mi
ma Huelat, M. Carpenter, A. Pervine
Messrs G. Keller, II. Keller, J. Bleak
ney, +. Payne, +. Waters, G.. Aitken
f. Stewart, &. Laughed, q. Talbot, r
Reed, II. Cottle.
THE X. OF p.
entertainment last Monday evening
was rousing success socially and finan
cially. AS advertised in these columns
1t proved to be the event of the season
The boys were greeted by a large audi
ence, but were equal to the occasion
They presented the comedy Hercules
without a hitch or break. "Hercules'
Is burlesque on X. Of p. work ant
IL supposed to represent the initiation
candidate into the mysteries of the
3rd rank. The Introductory remarks
by Gus Glesy were well received
Harvey s. Jordan sustained the part OF
Highly Illustorious Grand Hiankadink
Henry Martin was Lord Of Walhalla
He greatly amused the audience in his
persistent efforts to keep the officers
from falling asleep by means of squirt
gun. Richard Ryley needs no intro
duction to the people of Salem. AS GUS
todian Of Dispatches he seemed perfect.
ly at home, his singing vas heartily en-
cored and his local hits were greeted
with great applause. County Superin-
lendent Graham was the 'just
and conscientious Knight" AS
he result of his loud and clear
speaking, his every word could be dis
.inctly heard in every part of the house.
Steve McFadden, was "Pre-eminent
Prime Counselor" and w. II. McOs-
,ar the "Grand and Mighty Execu.
Homer" Their parts were limited and
'ffered but little opportunity for them
20 manifest their theatrical abilities,
but their makeup was unique and
The genial countenance of
Joe Woodford, handsomely decorated
with all the purchasable cosmetlques,
aud ornamentea with an abundance of
mot his own whiskers, was one of the
most attractive satellites on the stage.
Geo. Hoeye as principal Musician"
played his role well and kept the audi
'nce In constant uproar. One of the
BEST sustained characters was that of
he "Assiduous Marshal" by Mr.. Burg
,raf who rendered his part in a forcible
'nd amusing manner. He seemed TO
'e an old hand at the business. Billy
Dugan and James DicSey were dis.
'uised In the garb Of the worthy and
Trustworthy Sentinels", Billy, Of
ourse, WAS at home on the stage AS
yer and seemed AT his best, his many
unny antics captivating the audience.
Mr. Dlckey did honor to the profession
nd seemed perfectly at ease. One of
he most difficult parts TO sustain was
hat OF the candidate by &. ID. Gabriel.
on. Mr.. q. was equal to all emer.
encies, aud did some very fine acting,
hus again illustrating that you can not
ldse u man by appearances. Particu-
srly distinguished was 4. II. Wood
'rd. La all, the boys did exceedingly
'ell and satisfied their audience be-
ond expectation, aud the most heavily
urdened heart there, for time at
'as', found relief, and oblivious from