Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-01-05

in itself means a good many things.
In speaking of it, Webster says so
ciety" is the relationship of men
to one another when associated in
anyway; companionship; fellowship.
company; specifically, the more cul-
tivated portion of any community in
it's social relations and influences;
those who mutually give and re-
ceive formal entertainments. Byron,
the poet. said:
F1There is society where none in
" trudes
BY the deep sea, and music in it's
roar"
'Tis quite true. but there is yet
another society. that is better still,
and that Is the congregating of ones
true friends at your home, and the
enjoyment of being, where their talk
music and laughter. One grows
stale, morose and forgetful when left
to themselves. and II is the getting
out together and the gay side Of
life, that makes one happy. There
is yet another kind of society, and
sell themselves for. They turn them
selves into gay butterflies and waste
their lives frittering away the time
Just to be called a member of "the
40O," and all for Society" which
they bow down to as a god, Salem
is, however. free from this last class
of society. and the pleasure loving
people enjoy great deal of happy
festivity. Salem is noted for its
pleasant social events. and hospital
ity of it's citizens.
The new year was celebrated
quietly throughout the city. The
Houston-B -Babcock parties have been
the leading event Of the week.
The new year will be gay. as the
opening of the legislature is near at
hand, when hundreds of visitors
from all parts of the state will be
here, and will naturally receive a
good deal Of social attention. The
Legislative ball. as usual. will be an
event TO be looked forward too. The
nlihee club reception to the legisla-
ture Is booked for about January H.
ass
Houston -IIabcock Parties.
Notable among the weeks social
events, have been two delightful par /,
ties at the Houston home on South |
Commercial street which have been |
attended by large numbers OF society
people. Thursday afternoon Mrs. r, |
b. Houston and Mrs. w p. Babcock |
were the hostesses at 300" party. |
Despite the exceeding inclemency of
the day there were over forty ladies
present, and once in the beautifully
lighted and decorated rooms, one ,
forgot the rain outside. The dec
Grating was of Christmas and holi-
day nature, mistletoe, holly and ivy
Bredominating. The drawing rooms !
we're extremely pretty, the walls be-
ing festooned with the Ivy. while
the ceiling was criscrossed with red
grape leaves. a decidedly original
scheme. An immense bunch OF mis-
tletoe was suspended in the archway
between the rooms. while handsome
potted ferns and plants added much
TO the beauty. The red and green
color scheme was carried out in the
rooms, the den, being especially ef-
fective, where a very large Christ
mas bell was hung in the center of
the room, and quantities of greenery
was used. The hostesses were assist
ed in entertaining by Mrs. j. n.
Smith, Misses Eileen Fawk. Sibyl
Elliott, of Eugene. Mayme Babcock
and Efie Needham. Miss Floy Hous-
ton received the guests at the door.
The prizes, dainty souvenir spoons,
were won by Miss Calista Moore and
Mrs. Sherman Thompson. Ii
A dainty luncheon was served at {
the close of the game.
Friday evening a large number 1
wee entertained at $780," Mr.. and !
Mrs, Houston and Mr.. and Mrs. Bah q
cock being the hosts and hostesses.
The prizes were won by DR.. T. CT
Smith, Jr.. and Mrs. f. X. Lowell
Eugene Houston opened the door for c
the guests and Misses Effie Needham, I
Floy Houston. Sibyl Elliott and Mrs. 5
E. Frank Douglas and Mrs. j. n 4
Smith assisted in entertaining and
Those invited were: Gov. and
Mrs. Chamberlain, Judge and Mrs. a
F. A. Moore DR.. and Mrs. j. n. e
Smith, Judge and Mrs. T. G. HALEY. I
Prof and Mrs. Ackerman. Mr.. and a
Mrs. Roy Burton. Mr.. and Mrs. A. h