Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-11-09

Centerlng interest for Thursday was
the first of a series of social functions
TO be given by Mrs. Thomas B. Kay
and Mrs. Charles H. Robertson. Mrs
Robertson's home was opened for 9
charming card party with eleven ia.
bles arranged. The rooms were made
still more attractive with great yellow
chrysanthemums Low and high scores
gave card favors to Mrs. William II
B%urghardt, Jr, and to Miss Zoe Stock
ton.
Yesterday afternoon the same hos
tesses again entertained with five hun
dred at eleven tables, and the prizes
We're captured by Mrs. Frank w. Spen-
Ger and Mrs. Homer Gouley. The third
of this delightful series will be an at
home" for which friends have been
asked, and will be entertained at Mrs.
Kay's.
The marriage of Miss Lucille Staley
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. W. l.. Staley,
to Mr.. Herschel Powers was the
event of last Wednesday afternoon.
The ceremony took place at three
O'Clock at the residence of the brides
parents and was performed by Rever-
end r. N. Avison Of the First Meth
odist church.
Ferns and yellow chrysanthemums
lavishly adorned the rooms, and under
q chrysanthemum arch, the lines of
the ring service were read. The beau
tlful young bride wore her going away
gown of blue serge, strictly tailored,
with small blue chapeau. She carried
a prim bouquet fashioned of three big
raggeddy white chrysanthemums. The
bride was unattended, and members of
the two families were the only wit
nesses to the ceremony. Mrs. John ].
Roberts sang R~ubensteln's Thou Art
Like Unto a Flower" After an ex-
tended trip through the northern, mid
die and southern states, Mr.. and Mrs.
Powers will return to Salem in the
early spring and intend to build a
home or their ranch a mile and a half
from the city.
Mrs. Powers, who has lived her
short life in Salem, is a charming
young woman beloved by all who know
her well. Mr.. Powers is a competent
young business mar and worthy of his
bride.
Mrs. Ada Strong entertained for the
bridge club Tuesday, asking a few
friends besides to enjoy the evening.
Mrs. Rollin X. Page and Mr.. Chauncey
Bishop secured the lovely card favors.
Cosmos and roses combined with ce-
dar were used throughout the rooms.
Mrs. Frederic Thielsen and Mrs. Lenta
Westacott assisted the hostess in serv-
ing refreshments.
In compliment to Miss Annette
Lime, of Seattle, who is Miss Sophie
Catlin's house guest. Miss Ellen Thiel-
sen asked friends to fill four tables for
bridge last evening. The favors fell
70 the honor guest and to Mr.. Fred
erick Slade.
Mrs. Thomas B. Kay and Mrs.
Charles H. Robertson have sent out in
vitations for Wednesday, November
thirteenth, from two to five. The "at
home to be given at 266 North Capt.
tol street.
A merry crowd Of young people pre-
scented themselves at Miss Florence
Hcfer's on South Commercial street
Saturday evening and demanded en-
trance to the hospitable home that
they might with appropriate ceremo-
MES celebrate her natal day and also
that of Miss Nannelle Bloom, both
coming together. Although Miss Ho-
fer's surprise was very genuine, she
assumed most gracefully the duties
and pleasures of a hostess, Cards
were the evenings entertainment and
five hundred was the game. Playing
at the tables were Miss Barbara Stein
er, Miss Marion Gould, Miss Helen
nnmI4ohooL Mic AHIJuoI nr,,A1y Mice