East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-02-08
|NOCIETY EVENTS

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Seldom have Pendleton people wit
nesser a pretter decorated ballroom
than that one Of the Elks dancinl
party given on Thursday evening a
Eagles hall, with its myraid of elec
trio lights. hanging pendant from
ropes of Oregon fir, which were at
tached to the electrolier In the cen
ter of the four corners of the room
made a most effective decoration, to
gether with the many potted plant
and palm trees which were placed OF
the platform in front Of screei
made of purple, the lodge color
back Of which the MUSICIANS were
stationed. In the center'of the flool
and placed on an elevation embank
ed with ferns, stood a large mounted
elk, which certainly made an impos
ing centerpiece. Around its neck wal
placed purple gauze, and a purple
dial with the hands pointing at the
hour Of eleven.
Comfort for their guests was DIS.
played everywhere, the balcony be-
ing made cozy with divans, rugs and
fancy pillows and potted plants be-
ing placed along the balcony rail
Punch and light refreshments were
served in the banquet room up stairs
I'm which had been placed large
number Of oregon fir trees, the ta-
bles where the guests were served be-
ing interspersed among them. This
effect, together with the numerous
Japanese lanterns hung about. gave
the appearance of a veritable sum-
mer garden. all of which formed a
pretty background for the many beau
tiful evening toilets worn by the la
dies.
With the good music played by
Johnson's orchestra the dancers were
10th to leave and numerous were the
expressions that It seemed a pity TO
dismantle the hall Of such beautiful
decorations.
Two pretty and enjoyable card
parties OF the week following closely
upon the other were given on Tues
day and Wednesday afternoons, the
first one being given by Mrs. Louis
HunZiker In honor of her sister, Mrs.
Victor Hunziker of Walla Walla, who
bled to play $500" the prizes for
points being won by Mrs. Minnie Still
man and Mrs. ]. II. Dickson. At the
Wednesday afternoon party Mrs. a.
McAllister and Mrs. Ernest Skiles
proved delightful entertainers at the
home of the former on Thompson
street. Progressive five-handed 800"
was played at eight tables, the prizes
being awarded for points and pro-
gressions. and were won by Mrs.
Thomas Spore and Mrs. Lee Teutsch.
The members of the North Side
Bridge club met on Tuesday evening
with Mr.. and Mrs. A. Goodman.
Prizes were won by Mrs Charles Ad-
ans. club guest, and Mr.. Thomas
Montgomery.
Mrs Robert Forster will be hostess
on Tuesday afternoon for the Jolly
Neighbors club.
February Il is the date for the
next dancing party to be given at
Eagles hall by the Married Peoples
dancing club
Mrs John McCourt was hostess on
Monday for the afternoon Thimble
club of which she is a number,
DR.. F. w. Vincent Is expected home
tonight from few days visit at
Portland.
Mrs. Minnie Stillman spent Friday
at Hermiston.
There was a large attendance at
the Military 800" given on Thursday
evening by the Pendleton Circle OF the
Women of Woodcraft at the X. of p.
hall
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Bickers are
visiting in Portland.
Miss Ethel Hayes OF Portland is
visiting at the home OF Mrs. Leona
Thompson on Water street
Mrs, Frank Frazier has been con-
fined to the house the past week.
victim of la grippe.
Mrs. Alice Sheridan left on Tuesday
for two weeks visit in Portland.
Mrs. Olga Baumister of Walla
waila, was a visitor in Pendleton for
a few days this week, the guest of
Mrs. Chas Eppnger.
Mrs. Selltirk Norton left on Thurs
day for Portland, expecting to return
on next Monday.
The Duplicate Whist club met on
Monday with Mrs. Frank Frazier.
Mrs. f. p. Marshall will be hostess on
next Monday afternoon.