The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1909-05-16

whitney Rome IN tame.
The senior class of Whitman will
entertain the sophomores with a
lawn party next Wednesday evening
at the home of Miss Whitney, Milton
road. Miss Whitney is member of
the class This is an annual affair ana
is anticipated with a great deal of
pleasure.
Jones Whitley.
One of the prettiest weddings of
the week was witnessed Tuesday
evening when Miss Leah Minerva
Whitley became the happy bride of
Mr. Edward Travis Jones at the Will
fey home west of the city, the Rev
s. G. Fisher of Central Christian
church officiating.
Miss Whitley is we'll known in Walla
Walla and has been prominent in
church and social circles for seven
years. She is sweet girl and her
many friends predict for her happy
| life with the man of her choice. At
| the wedding she looked charming in
a simple gown of pure white.
The groom is popular young man
| in the employ of the Schaeffer Gro
| Gerry company, and has plenty of
friends among his better acquaint-
| ances.
| Unattended, the couple approached
the altar to the soft strains of Men
delssohn's wedding march, played by
Russell Blankenship of Dixie, and
under a large wedding bell of cherry
blossoms were made man and wife.
Mr.. and Mrs Jones are now at
| homo af mi Chestnut street
Sunshine Club With Durham.
Mrs J. A. Durham, 527 East Rose
street, entertained the Sunshine club
Thursday afternoon. After the usual
routine Of business dainty refresh
ments were served by the hostess and
adjourned to meet in two weeks with
Mrs. Haley, Palouse street
Brotherhood Banquet.
Tuesday evening the regular meet
ing and banquet of the Brotherhood
of the First Presbyterian church will
be held at the church. The subject
of socialism will be discussed at this
time with ]. E. Stanton taking sY-
firmative and c. c.. Gose replying. A
round table discussion viii follow.
Rev. and Mrs William Carson Shaw
were guests of honor Friday evening
, at a reception held at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. John Langdon, Isaacs ave-
nue. Rev. and Mrs. Shaw arrived re-
Gently to accept charge of the rectory
! of ST. Paurs church.
This was one of the prettiest social
events of the spring, the beautiful
home was artistically decorated and
nany were the guests who called to
share the pleasures of the evening.
Mrs. Barnett Receives.
Mrs w. a. Barnett Valencia street.
in one of the most elaborate spring
functions, gave a card party and re
: ception Thursday afternoon At the
: head of the receiving line Wete Mrs.
Barnett and Mrs. John Langdon. Re
freshments We're served by Mrs. A. c.
Jackson and Mrs. c. H. Barnett
f Musicale of Worth.
!, The vocal recital given by Miss
Lucille Preston, mezzo soprano, pu-
l pil of Mr.. A. c. Jackson of Whitman
: Conservatory of music, assisted by
l Miss Sophie Preston, accompanist and
5 organist, last Wednesday evening In
4 Whitman Memorial chapel, was an
artistic success
t Notwithstanding the fact that there
2 were other attractions, most APP
: | preciative audience gave rapt atten-
ton to each number which was heart
/ lily applauded. Though a young sing
err Miss Preston possesses voice OF
l rare quality and sweetness which has
: been pronounced by critics to be of
/ great promise. Her program was
5 varied, including French, Italian, Ger
man, a group of English and one
American song-The Tender Sweet
, ness" by Miss Gena Branscombe.
She was especially good in the Ital-
ian selections, Santa Lucia" and
"Quando a tie lieta" which displayed
ther exquisite soft tones.
She was ably assisted by Miss
Preston who is a musician of ability,
{ and is sympathetic accompanist and
. proved her skill on the big pipe organ
in the pleasing selections, Grand
: March from Aida by Verdi and the
beautiful Serenade by Pierne which