Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1906-08-11

room are no longer upper
n in social Importance the wise
,s devising many unique out
b affairs. And from now on until
.oo, weather of fall it is likely
.nmber of these delightful affairs
,rcrease. At no other function
great a number of people be
,s,,v entertained as at an after
,oo or reception, and what is a
.,or marty, but a compromise be-
Il :. The two. with an ell fresco set
70, formal garden party the in
,,ious should be engraved and are
~.d in the name of the hostess or
,oOendently, or together with the
!, For a less elaborate entertain
:, nartaking more of an informal
,cion. hostess may use her own
ating cards, writing under name,
harden Party" Aug. 30th from four
,0ven o'clock. When only a few
kouds are invited, a hostess may
tte notes to each
This entertainment may be plan
on a simple or elaborate scale,
X one is quite as enjoyable as an
IAr An unpretentious suburban
country home with pretty grounds
hos on a most attractive and fes-
n air under these circumstances.
Need. where there is not an air of
|rnality, many people find the occa-
|Cn more enjoyable.
The grounds should be made to
kk their best, and the grass and
|rbbery put in first class condition
kg should be spread on the lawn
kh its furnishings consisting of
kIrs settes, tables, cts. Hammocks
|Uud swing from under the trees.
N yerandas should be also be made
attractive as possible, and where
By are wide, it is very easy. Rugs
|ould be placed on the steps.
The hostess, and also the women
kests, wear their most stunning
INettes, hats and parasols. The
|mess may suit her fancy whether
|is wears a hat. or simply uses a
|anshade.
Men wear the regulation afternoon
Rress, white flannel, silk shirts and
NHv hats The latter style is usual
Il affected except for formal parties.
Small tables and chairs are group
p over the lawn where the guests
pay sit in merry little groups and
|artake of refreshments. AS the
|ODE are from four till seven, moth
Eg substantial in the way of refresh
Pants is offered.
Aless formal functions, where the
srv is gotten up without the servi-
p professional caterer, it is a
Felty custom to invite several young
'fs TO assist in pouring the tea,
Hying the punch, or ices, whatever
may be.
a subtle charm fingers about an
ening garden fete, however, that
lound lacking in one in the after
on Possibly is it the sombreness
'ne background in contrast to the
very rays the moon casts on the
'ole picture, especially on the deli
e dresses of the women, the soft
NOW glow of the Japanese lam
nS the sweet fragrance of the
'ers' that gives the scene its fairy
Oeauty-the witchery of night.
Lewis-Shepard Wedding.
'iomirent among the weddings OF
summer season was that of Miss
aes Elizabeth Shepard and Mr..
VI h. Lewis of this city. which
u place at the farm home Of the
oes parents in Zena, Polk county,
''0aesday, August Sth. Only the
a'u'es and a few intimate friends
',Sssed the pretty ceremony.
.~ mouse was decorated with a
''s'on of summer blossoms sweet
ana roses predominating. Ferns
hne maple also added to the
:" The ceremony was performed
~ lovers knot of smilax and
" 'uile' Promptly at the hour of
selock Miss Edith Ketchum play