Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-06-15


hostess was assisted by Mrs. M. Code,
Mrs B. Morris, Mrs, j. Kingsley, Mrs.
Frederick Thompson and Mrs. H. Pas
coe. Guests for the afternoon we're:
MIR. and Mrs, Frank Dunlap, Mr.. and
Mrs. W. H. Simpson, Mr.. and Mrs. j..
W. Boyee, Mr. and Mrs T. Remington,
Mr. and Mrs, w, H Byers, Mr. and Mrs.
j. Ross, Mr. and Mrs. A. w. Drager,
Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Her, MIR. and Mrs.
j. Bachelor, Mr. and Mrs. H. Pascoe,
Mr.. and Mrs. F. A. Thompson, Mrs.
Lizzie w. Smith, Mrs. Nettie Hunter,
Mrs. Jennie Kingsley, Mrs. Maggie
Cade, Mrs. Belle Morris, Mrs. Louise
Forstner, Mrs. Matilda White, Mrs.
Hattie Skeltman, Mrs. Lizzie Watson,
Mrs, Alice Colwell, Mrs. Alma Fisher
and daughter, Mrs. Sarah Jones, Mrs.
Mary Fornsheff, Mrs. Hattie Cameron,
Mrs. Sarah McClelland, Mrs Hannah
Higgins, Mrs. Ella Hunter, Mrs. Eliz-
abeth Lauders, Mrs Mary Nyhart, Mrs.
S. A. Jones, Mrs, Effie Wright, Mrs.
Mary White, Mrs. Sarah Mcdowell,
Mrs, Dulcenia Clearwater, Mrs. Viola
Matlock, Mrs. Clark, Mrs. Fred Thomp-
son, Mrs. Louise Purz Misses Ada
Simpson, Edna Knight, Emma Wright,
Vera Wright, Elsie Smith, Miss Bene-
dict; Messrs. N. j. Snyder, S. Mum
ger p. G. Cady and D. ]. Goode. The
commander, Gideon Stolz, called dur
ing the afternoon.
An inter-society oratorical contest in
the chapel of Willamette university,
was the interesting event of Monday
evening, when Miss Grace EdgingtoA,
Of Hood River, was awarded first
honors. Her Grafton entitled "Femni-
ism" clever, bright and decidedly orr
ginal was gracefully delivered. Miss
Edgington is a sophomore in the col
lege Of liberal arts and represented
the Philodoslan society Miss Ger
trude Eakin was close second with
'Break Up Your Fallow Ground"
most interesting composition, clearly
expressed and easily delivered Miss
Eakin represented the Adelante So
ciety. Earl Mott of the Philodoriaus
and Ivan McDaniels, of the Webste-
rians, tied for third place. Mr. Motifs
subject was "The Pioneer and the
American Type and Mr.. McDaniels',
"The National Paradox" These ora
tions, well thought out, were excel
lently delivered, On the program was
Sans Toi," beautifully sung by Miss
Ava Mcmahon. Mr. Perry Reigelman
gave delightful reading in dialect,
"Dot Leedle Dog Of Mine" by Riley.
Judges of composition were Miss Cor
nelia Marvin, secretary of the library
commission; Mr.. r. j. Hendricks, edi-
tor Of the Statesman Mr., |. H. Van
Winkle, assistant attorney general. or
delivery, Perry Frederick Schrock,
pastor of the First Congregational
church; Mr.. Walter NJ. Smith, county
school superintendent; Mr.. j. G. More
land, clerk Of the supreme court Pres
ident Fletcher Homan presided at the
meeting.
Invitations have been issued by
faculty and teachers of Salem Indian
school at Chemawa, Oregon, for COM
mencement exercises, beginning Sum
day, June sixteenth and continuing
Tuesday and Wednesday, closing with
employees reception on Friday even
ing
Last week Friday the ladies of En-
glewood entertained with a luncheon
honoring teachers Of Englewood
school. The table was laid in the
lunch room and graced with bouquets
of beautiful roses and sweet peas
Guests were Miss Cora Miller, Miss
Louise Hays, Miss Zelia Hazelton, Miss
Glover Miller, Miss Louise WenigeT
Miss Carrie Marsten, Mr.. w. A,Wiest,
principal; Mr. Walter NJ. Smith, coun-
ty superintendent, and Mr. Il. W.
Howe. The ladies assisting were Mrs
b. B. Millard Mrs Rarey, Mrs. Ed
ward Martin, Mrs. w. NJ. Smith, Mrs
Rice, Mrs. Ross and Mrs. Rosenbraugh
$50
The annual picnic for Polk county
students will be given today in Rick
reall. The school children are to
parade in the morning and there will
also be a literary program orchestra
music by Monmouth public schools
and selections by the normal glee
club. The afternoon will be devoted
to eighth grade exercises. President
j. II. Ackerman will deliver the ad-
dress to the graduating class, which
numbers one hundred; and State Su-
perintendent l.. r. Alderman will
present diplomas to the class. The
Dallas band of thirty-6ve pieces will
furnish music during the day Part
Of the afternoon will be given over
to sports including a base ball game
for the championship Of Yamhill and
Polk counties
An informal reception was given on
the evening Of June seventh by the
members Of alumni of the outgoing
class Of Salem high school. The af-
fair was held in gymnasium hall, elab-
orately decorated with palms, foliage
and numerous pennants. The old
classes loaned their large pennants to
add attraction. Gold and black was
combined with the green. Miss Nan
nell Bloom and Miss Mary Schultz
gave pleasure with piano and violin
music and Mrs. Clark with her whis-
tling. Ice cream punch and waters
were served by the junior girls A
very large crowd enjoyed this happy
affair.
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On Thursday, Friday and Saturday
Of next week, the thirty-flrst annual
encampment Of the Grand Army Of the
Republic will hold It's meetings in the
, splendid new armory which Is to be
dedicated on the eighteenth Of June
Captain Carle Abrams has charge Of
the arrangements for the dedication
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