Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-03-29

its lethargy, is evident from the dearth
of large affairs on this week S calen.
dar. And grand opera in Portland will
be responsible for quiet week to fol-
low, Many society and music folk will
avail themselves of the opportunity to
enjoy the best music Obtainable.
It was not until week ago that Mr.
McArthur's close friends in Salem
were given the secret of his happiness
which was to be kept from the public
until after the formal announcement.
But Notwithstanding the cautiously
arranged plans, the delightful bit Of
news found its way to the busy Ore.
gonians forestalling the formal an.
nOuncement.
Mrs. Charles Clifford Smith and her
daughter, Miss Lucille Smith, received
Thursday afternoon at betrOthal tea,
announcing Miss Smith s engagement
to Clifton N. Macarthur. This news
was cautiously whispered around society
circles for the past week. but the pub
lie announcement was withheld so that
Miss Smith might have the pleasure Of
first telling her guests Of the happy
event when they called at her home
Thursday afternoon.
Clusters of daffodils were arranged
in delightful profusiOn in the reception
rooms, where palms and streamers Of
smilax and asparagus fern completed
the beautiful decorations. Mrs. Her
bert Holman, Mrs. o. A. Lyman Mrs.
w II. Grindstaff poured, and Miss
Kenna Klosterman and Miss Mildred
Nichols served punch. Assisting in re.
Ceiving were Mrs. Charles j.. Schnabel
Miss Ella Stephens, Mrs, Mark Gill
Mrs. John BessOn, Miss Louise Brad.
ley, Miss Vida Nichols, Miss Janet No.
BILE and Miss Georgia Yates.
About two hundred guests called
during the faternoOn hours and few
intimate friends enjoyed an informal at
home in the evening,
Both Mr.. Macarthur and Miss Smith
are popular members Of the younger
set. Miss Smith is of an old pioneer
family. She was graduated from the
Portland academy and later attended
a fashionable finishing school in New
York. She has the decided claim tC
both a charming personality and dis
tinctive beauty, all Of which has wor
for her hosts of admiring friends
Mr.. Macarthur, whose political repu
tation is better recognized under the
name of "Pat" Macarthur, is a wei
known attorney, prominent in the re
cent session of the state legislature az
speaker Of the house.
There are no definite plans made fot
the wedding as yet.
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Miss Louise Thompson made Mis-
Margaret Egan, brde.elect, the hon
ored guest at most charming affai
yesterday afternoon, which combined
miscellaneous shower and five hun
dred party. The attractive room
were graced with profusion of daffo
dis Miss Egan's array of gifts woulO
have been a joy for any prospective
bride.
Five hundred was played at thre
tables and Mrs. Stanley Morgan wa
awarded high score favor
The hostess served a delightful lunch
ecn, assisted by Miss Aline Thompson
Mr.. and Mrs. R. E. Downing enter
tanned very informally Tuesday even
ing with three tables Of auction bridge
In compliment to her daughter Mrs
f. W. Geiger, who is her house guest
Mrs. Seymour Jones entertained tn
Country Card Club Thursday afternoo
Three tables were played.
For the lovely yellow luncheon, tn
table was centered with a potted Ger
ista and further adorned with daffC
dis.
Miss Margaret Egan, the much.entel
tanned bride.elect was compliments
with charming luncheon by Miss Rit
Steiner and Miss Jennie Fry Tuesda
at the Steiner home on Asylum avenue
The dining room presented beaut
ful picture in its golden color schem
Daffodils and yellow shaded candle
were everywhere. The center ligf
was canopied with asparagus fern an
daffodils, the dainty flowers formin
n shower which fell to the table whe