Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-07-27

The following interesting bit of
news was sent in too late for publica-
Hon in last Saturdays society col
nmns.
"Mr. and Mrs. Seymour Jones an
nounce the engagement of their
daughter, Mary Edna, to Mr.. Edward
W. Geiger, of Leavenworth, Kansas.
The wedding will take place in the
fall" This result of Cupid's work has
been an open secret for some time, al
though congratulations were not in
good form until last Saturday.
AS a pre-nuptial compliment to Miss
Winona Savage, last Friday evening
!. Miss Louise HUMPHREYS, Miss Iva Con-
stable and Miss Lucille Chase arrang-
ed a surprise linen shower, the affair
taking place at Miss Chase's home on
Seventeenth street. The trees about
the house were hung with Japanese
lanterns, and luncheon was served at
tables dotting the lawn. About twen-
ty-five guests enjoyed the most de-
lightful evening. Miss Savage was
the recipient of many pieces Of house
hold linen on this happy occasion, be-
sides adding to the pictures on men,
orys WALL one more Of gathering of
young friends on the eve Of her de-
parture from Salem.
Miss Mabel Stark was honor guests
'Thursday last, when Mrs Frank Ba-
ker asked number Of young women
for an evening Of sewing for the
bride-elect, interspersed with games
and music. During the evening a tele-
gram was received from Cupid" an
nouncing the date of the wedding, In
decorating her rooms very artistically
Mrs. Baker used a motif in red and
green for cupids hearts and flowers
Miss Erixon assisted the hostess in
serving refreshments. The evening
was very delightful.
Pauline Pattersons eighth birthday
was most joyously celebrated yester-
day when in response to invitations a
gay little crowd of girls and boys
gathered at the home of her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. n Patterson, 495
South Winter street. This was pink
and green party, and the color scheme
was carried out in refreshments as
we'll as decorations for the rooms.
Sweet peas and ferns were lavishly
used Assisting with entertaining and
luncheon were: Mrs. Earl, Mrs. Ar
thur Abbott, Mrs. Settlemier, Mrs,
Brown Mrs Ellis, Mrs Treggy, Miss
Cora Talkington and Miss Flaybelle
Hall. The beautiful table was graced
with splendid birthday cake sur
rounded with the pink sweet peas and
topped with pink lighted candles. The
delights of the afternoon will long be
remembered Pauline's guests were,
Helen Corey, Florence Elgin, Dowell
Anderson, Bessie Lennon Madeline
Brown, Genevieve Bennett, Alice Nc
Clellan, Maycel Hunter, Grace Davis,
Bernice Allen, Pauline Marnach, Mar
guerite Barr, Johanna james, Garnet
Folbert, Norma Crossen, Erma Earl,
Georgia Buley Thelma Young, Helen
Petijohn, Marshall Brown, Edwin
Goodenough, Ralph Swarts, Clifford
Treggy, Harry Hall, Billy Wade,
George Settlemier, lie We're Ellis,
Wayne Ellis and Claudius Settlemier.
s&a
Miss Joy Turner was charming hos
tess Wednesday, with an informal one
o'clock luncheon, honoring Miss Wi
mona Savage. Sheaves of gladioli
were striking decorations in the din
ing room and the table was centered
with same blossoms
Mr.. and Mrs. j. r. Luper were in
Salem from Baker for week, return
ing yesterday Mr.. Luper will take up
the office work later in the season.