Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-12-30

Mrs Henry B. Thielsen. Mrs pr,
sell Catlin, Mrs. John Carson M
W. H. Eldridge, Mrs William Prov,
and Mrs. Thomas B. Kay were no
trOnesses on Thursday night for ~,
very smart dance given BY the mon,
bers of Criterion Club, Laurence +
Hofer, Curtis B. Cross, Ralph n
Moons. Carl d. Gabrielsen, Ralpb \
Cronise and Chester A. MOores IN,
affair was elaborate with bolida,
decorations and quite the most bean
tiful Of their parties which, have beer
given at Christmas tide, for the past
nine years.
A majority of the dances were from
the younger set in society, the yaca-
ton home visitors and young guests
from out of town who had beer
asked for the occasion; though many
of the Assembly members accented
the clubs invitation.
A fine dancing floor and splendid
music from Stoudenmeiers Peerless
orchestra, together with the beauti-
full young women in their charming
gowns and an atmosphere of 10Y per.
vading all. made a delightful party.
Punch was served by Miss Florence
Hofer and Miss Barbara Steiner
from a decorated booth arranged for
the purpose. The pretty programs in
their white kid covers will be laid
away as souveniers. Among the
many out of town guests were:
Miss Helen Whitney, Miss Sara Nc
Gully, Miss Mary Stuart Smith, Miss
Alsea Hawley, Miss Althea Moores
Miss Alice Bingham, Miss Helen Bey-
er1dge. Miss Esther Ryan, Miss Tessa
Dent. Mr.. Chester Moores, Mr.. OndIn
Roberts, Mr.. David Weiss, Mr. Cur
tbs Colemand, Mr.. William Main.
A family house party and a few
friends who motored from Salem to
Rickreall last Monday, returning on
the following day, made merry at the
Frederic Thielsen's with Christmas
gaities and dinner. A most elabor-
ately decorated tree reached the cell
ing, while on its branches and around
its base were innumerable gift pack
ages. Small decorated trees, mistle-
toe, holly and lighted candle added
beauty to the rooms.
The dining table was lighted with
candles in candlelabra and on mir
ror in its center stood a gaily decor
ated Christmas tree with its tapers
burning. Jlace cards of Christmas de-
sign were tied to little souvenir trees.
After dinner and while the guests
were still seated, belated Christmas
packages were opened and a contest
in clay modelling suggested-Mr.
George Rodgers capturing first prize
with his Statue of Napoleon Bona
parte.
Mr. and Mrs. John Roberts cele-
brated last Sunday afternoon with
family reunion and Christmas tree
and on Monday, with a very elaborate
Christmas dinner, when poinsettas
were used for decorating and places
were marked for nineteen.
Their house guests were Mrs. Rob- !
erts and Miss Roberts, of Portland,
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Roberts and three
children, and Mrs. Roberts brothers.
Mr.. Claud Slade and Mr.. Frederic
Slade.
A most charming affair was Miss
Maud Durbins compliment to Miss
Alice Bingham last Wednesday after
noon, when she entertained with ten
tables of five hundred. The Christ
mas decorations of holly, mistletoe,
bells, smilax and red carnations, and
the tree gay with its colored orna-
ments, served a double purpose by
lending their beauty to grace. this oc-
casion.
High score prizes were awarded
Miss Rita Steiner and Miss Gene
Belle. 4
Among Miss Durbin's guests were
many young women from out of
town schools, who are at home for
the holidays. Miss Bingham will re-
sumo her studies on the eighth Of
January, at Miss Heads school in
San Francisco.
Inc rive hundred CluD ana rev
invited friends met with Mr.. and Mrs.
Reuben Boise on Wednesday evening.
The Christmas decorations and tree
rmained in place and the guests were
given slips bearing numbers to cor
respond with packages which had
been hung on the branches Of the
gaily decorated tree The gifts de-
noting fads and fancies Of the guests,
caused no end of amusement Bridge
prizes were given to Mrs. A. N
Moores and Doctor Byrd
*~s
Miss Sara McCully and Miss Mary
Stuart Smith, of Portland, were
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. William c.
Knighton for the Criterion party.
Miss Helen Ladd being asked, but
was unable to leave home on account
of illness.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry B. Thielson
and Miss Ellen Thielsen passed
day with the E. D. Whit
neys in Portland.
invitations were received from Mr.
and Mrs. Chester Rineman by a num-
Der Of Salem friends. asking that
tney join in a house warming party
which was given last Thursday even
Ing m nolahro4o nf their