Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-12-28

''S' L. r. wooster OF Cor
wallis Oregon; Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
NJ Magers, of sslem, Oregon, Mr.. and
Mrs j. e Mayors, Portland. Oregon.
and the host.
MI and Mrs. Grover Powers were
asked to join the party, but were un-
able to accept
After dinner the guests repaired
to Miss Mayors studio and whiled
away the hours from four TN even
ing with singing and readings. Miss
Beatrice Thompson sang and read a
story in German with beautiful ac-
cent Mrs, Thompson and Mrs Frank
Magers also gave readings The stu
dio entertainment closed with selec-
tions from the grafonola.
The evening was passed with Mr.
and Mrs, Grover Powers and their
very small daughter.
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Money brought in from the minstrel
show given on the night Of Decem-
Der fifth, under the auspices of
Willamette Young Mems Christian
Association and Senior High Schoo,
class, made it impossible to en-
tertain over fifty children Tuesday
afternoon in the university gymna-
SUM, Not only were the Young guests
given a Christmas banquet but there
were presents of candy in red and
white tarleton bags dangling from a
garland stretched across the gymna-
stun hall and distributed by a genu.
inc Girls Kringle. Additional bags We're
given for the sisters and brothers who
We're not able to attend the merry
Christmas festival. Mr.. Bruce Nc
Daniels was responsible for the idea
that brought Joy to the hearts of many
a small person on Christmas day and
was untiring in his efforts to make
the minstrel show a success.
The High School Seniors were en-
tertainers Saturday evening, asking as
guests the members Of the Junior
class A crowd Of over one hundred
and fifty assembled in the lower halls
and marched together to the gmyna-
stun, where the big Christmas tree
awaited them, with all its bright ar
ray Of tinsel and lighted tapers. Paul
Hendricks as Santa Claus distributed
ten-cent gifts and candy sticks, which
grew on the boughs Of the tree. The
old fashioned Virginia reel was
danced by the students with great hi
larity, and at its close everybody
rushed to the punch bowl corner,
where the servers were kept busy dis
pensing the cooling beverage. This
Christmas party was one of the most
delightful affairs of the schools So
clal season.
The following program was given
by the Philodorian and the Phiodo
sian literary societies Of Willamette
University last week Wednesday ev
ening:
Trombone Solo......-.Mr. Van Slyk'
Extemporaneous Speech ......,,,
.. ...m..... Stanford Moore
Original Poem .,.... ..",....,,
........ Miss Keith Van Wrinkle
Vocal Solo. Miss Ava McMahoI
Parliamentary Practice
Original Poem. Miss Bess Hocket
Discussion. whether Willamette
Should Enter the Conference.
............ Alfred Hank,
Reading. Mrs. Trimble Buys a
Christmas Present for Her Hus-
hand .... Miss Blanche Listol
"A DAYS March in Idaho with the
Militia" ........ Glen McCaddan
instrumental Solo. Zetta Underwoo'
Many Of the young women passe.
the time putting final stitches in thei
Christmas presents The young me
answered roll call by relating an
cedotes and many were Of a conf
nature. Sweet meats were served dur
ing the afternoon.
An unusually interesting affair q
last week wednesday evening was IN
rally day celebration given III lhe 90
lem High School with a reception an
nrogram in the assembly hall.
Mr. Earl Fitzpatrick principal OF IN
school gave an entertaining talk o
tbe work Of the Young Women
christian Association organizations
different parts Of the country Mis-
Lillian slater followed with a deligh
rul vocal solo. Miss Jones gave
short but interesting talk and MI.
pertba Clark whisted a solo In h'
own sweet manner Miss Mary Clal
followed with a Christmas readih
Miss Teresa Fowle and Miss Ma
Clark presided over The punch Oo"I
The occasion was one OF very MAJ
charming affairs that have oeen d
ranged for the High School studen
r. The committee responsible for the .
o. ..,c.goful entertainment W