Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-07-02

erSOD ana MASTER James lfednOTs
mother and nephew respectively OF
Mrs. Conner.
On the 1st inst, B. Gates Cochran,
son OF Mr., and Mrs. e. p. Cochran,
accepted position as assistant In the
local Wells, Fargo & Co.'S. express Of
fee. Gates was JOURNAL route car
rier for four years, In which capacity
he was faithful employe. He will
no doubt prove a splendid assistant
for Mr.. Reynolds in the conduct of the
company's business, wherever he may
be stationed.
On Thursday evening, Superintend-
ent T. w. Potter. Of the Chemawa
Indian school, entertained the Fri
day night dancing club of Salem, in a
very pleasant manner at his cottage
on the grounds. A delightful time
was had by all and with refreshments
music and dancing Superintendent
Potter and his aides entertained about
25 couples of one of the most charm
ing social organizations of our city.
The members speak In the highest
terms of the splendid service and the
excellent management and behavior
of all the employees and students.
On Wednesday afternoon the mem
bers of the Sunday school of the First
Presbyterian church enjoyed their
regular annual picnic. Early in the
day they enjoyed hay rack ride into
Polk county to the beautiful Gibson
farm, where the day was pleasantly
spent. Swings were erected and nu-
merous games DEVISED for the amuse-
ment of the little folks. At the noon
hour big dinner was served that was
greatly enjoyed by the little folks.
They returned to the city about 5p,
M, considerably fatigued after the
days excitement, but with regret
thai such occasions could not take
place oftener than once "A year.
The members Of Court Sherwood,
No. 10, Foresters of America, in
dulged in a social session at their hall
in the Turner Block Tuesday evening,
Subsequent to the semi-annual
installation Of officers, generous
supply of delicious ice-cream and cake
was served the assembled guests.
An enjoyable time lis reported such as
only the American Forester is capable
of affording.
Miss Claudia Gilbert gave coach
ing party Friday afternoon, to COM
pany Of her young lady friends. The
number of young ladies enjoying Miss
Gilbert's hospitality on this occasion
was thirteen, which number, though
held by superstitious person to be
'unlucky" considered themselves
fortunate to be counted as guests of
their popular hostess. The pleasures
of the drive were enhanced by the
serving of refreshments at its con-
clusion.
Revs. H. l.. Pratt and J. Bower
sox, returned from the Bible Con-
ference and camp meeting.
This meeting was held at Indepen-
dence by the United Evangelical
Church. I
A numbers OF ministers and
members were present. The interest
and attendance was good. About
thirty-two made a profession of
religion, and number united with
this church. Altogether the meeting
was grand success, and closed
grandly.
The social given at the penitentiary
grounds Wednesday, evening by the
Capital Emergency corps, was mag
nificent success. The weather was
not altogether favorable for an ice
cream festival but the patriotism
that abounds IN the breasts Of Salem
ties is too great to be dlspelled by any
unpleasant weather. Notwithstands
ing that the evening was quite cool
the consumption of the ice cream and
other refreshments was remarkable.
The Fl. A.C band skindly engaged
its services for q the evening and
played some of its choicest music.
The ladies are more than pleased with
the result of its initial entertainment.
The handsome sum of s73.40 aboYe ex-
penses was realized from the affair.
OF the amount 1920 was received
from flag tickets: s42.3O was realized
from refreshments; auction OF the flag
SO; auction of cakes S2.15; donation,
80 cents; percent from street cars, 81;
total receipts, S92.55.
The total expenses was @l9.15 leay-
Ing balance of s73,40 which was
placed in the treasury.
II. d. Patton won the beautiful flag
but promptly returned the same to
the ladies and it was auctioned off for
90, Supt. A. N. Gilbert of the peni-
tentiary bidding in the emblem.
Every available seat In the Congre-
gational Church was taken Tuesday
night and the large audience that
gathered to hear the piano recital Of
Miss Beatrice Shelton's classes came
away thoroughly pleased. Miss
Shelton and her pupils were assisted
by a number OF Salem's best solo
artists,
Mrs. Ella b. Mcdowell IN a lovely
soprano voice sang Treharne's
Heavenly Dream" with violin
obligato by Miss Nellie Brown; w. z.
Raheack sang UA RenadietfOn - A. "a