Los Angeles herald., 1909-11-09
Society,"

4 WIDE circle OF 1flendS VIII De III
u terested this morning in the for
"A NAL announcement, made by the
brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
Smith of 1928 santee street, of the en-
gagement of Miss Elizabeth Frances
Smith and Ralph Albert Wilhoits, a
promising young business man Of this
city. The wedding will take place the
morning of January 1. 1910.
The romance dates from their school
days. when Mr.. Wilhoits and Miss
Smith attended the Los Angeles high
and were each prominent In the ath-
letic life of the school.
Several prenuptials have been
planned for the popular bride-to-p pc.
the first of which was miscellaneous
shower given yesterday afternoon at
the home of Mrs. Virgil Cummlns, SIS
ter of Mr.. Wilhoits, at her home IN
Vallejo street. Whist followed by an
informal tea, was also part of the
program. ,,,
There we're present Mrs. Effie Will
hoits, Mrs. Lola Lowell, Miss Grace
Hasemeir, Miss. Eppa Hasemelr, MISS
Mildred Smith, Miss Mary stephen
Miss VIVA Stephen, Miss Laura Kelley
Miss Maude Long, Miss Matilda SIN
ger, Miss Eva Lee. Miss Murlel Du-
Bots, Los Angeles; Miss Gertrude Mes
senger Hollywood Mrs. Charles
Tweedy, Mrs. Laura Stocl<well, Mrs.
Jessie DeHade, Miss Evalyn Waite,
Miss Alta Barron, Miss Grace Barron,
Miss Eva Webb, Miss Vida Scott, MISS
Hazel wilkins, Miss Gladys Baxter,
Miss Viola Renfro. Miss Mabel Moody,
Miss Florence Taylor, Miss Emma
Wood, Miss Hopkins, Miss Gladys
Whipple. Compton.
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Mrs. George Goldsmith Of Westmore--
land avenue was hostess yesterday at
a smartly appointed auction bridge the
first of series with which she Is en-
PERTAINING.
An interesting newcomer to the Pa
cific coast is Miss Jennie Van Allen,
recently of New York and Chicago.
writer who has built for herself wig
wan In the beautiful foothills In the
northwest section of Los Angeles,
where she will continue her literary
work.
Miss Van Allen, who is close
friend of Mrs. Leland Norton, near
whom she has erected her new home,
is a member of the New York Press
and Dramatic club, a member OF the
Chicago Woman's Press league, with
Mrs. Norton was one OF the founders
of the Humane society of Chicago and
was active in starting the Free Bath
association in the last named city.
Among the books already issued by
Miss Van Allen are "The> Greatest
Gift" Book of Uncommon Prayers,
Lesson of Lilies" and "Cat Tales and
Kitten Tails" and she has syndicated
many stories with the large Sunday
papers throughout the United States.
Several new books will be finished be-
fore spring.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. c. Shafer of Church
street celebrated their thlrtieth we'd
ding anniversary November 2 by keep
ing open house. and many friends
called to offer Fluctuations and to ex-
tend best wishes for their continued
happiness.
Among those present were Mr.. and
Mrs. Will Wilgus. son-in-law and
daughter OF the host and hostess, and
their small son, as well as the only
son Of Mr. and Mrs. shafer. The rooms
were exquisitely decorated with roses,
ferns and carnations. transforming the
house into a bower of beauty, and the
piazza was inclosed with the national
eolors. delicious menu was served
and fruitade was dispensed throughout
the evening.
Mr.. Shafer, a member of Stanton
post G.. A. r., was the recipient of a
handsome silk flag, presented by Post
Commander A. T. Large on behalf of
the comrades, and Mrs. Shafer, who
belongs to Stanton w. r. c., was pre-
scented with cut glass fern dish from
corps members. A handsome carving
set was the gift of Mr.. Shafer's
brother. and beautiful rememhrances
were received from other friends
The Boys Brigade of the Church of
the Messiah came in a body. carrying
their colors. and after formally extend
ing congratulations. gave an exhibition
drill
Fifteen Polytechnic pupils who COM
pose the staff of the school paper, the
Poly High, are planning n dance the
evening of December 3 at Kramer's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Abner L. Ross and son,
Rugby, together with their grand
daughter, Corinne Ross Harris have
returned from a thre months tour
through the east. Mrs. Ross will
be at home the first and third Fridays.
Mrs. Gertrude Ross Harris is still in
Europe. and will remain in Berlin for
some time, where she is studying music.
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Miss Helen Osborne Henry daughter
of Rev. and Mrs. J. Q. A. Henry. en-
tertained at the family home on West
Thirty-third street last night with a
reception in compliment to Mr. and
Mrs. w. A. Freeman. who have come
to Los Angeles recently to reside the
honors being shared by Mr. and Mrs.
w. f. Martin who will leave Friday
for Honolulu. where Mr.. Martin has
accepted a government position.
Miss Henry was assisted in receiving
by Mrs Henry. Miss Corinne Stanton
and Miss Edytha Ross.
There was an attendance of about
seventy-five.
Mr. and Mrs. j. L. Boyle of Caron-
delet street are entertaining Mr.. and