Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-23

ings. Interspersed with these were
number Of popular old songs by the
patriotic choir accompanied by Gene
Smith on the cornet which greatly
pleased the company.
At the close of the program Mrs.
Ada Wilson impersonating Columbia
drew from the camp kettle the birth
day cards of greeting and presented
them to Mr.. Rhodenbaugh who re-
sponded In a most entertaining man.
ner Refreshments were served early
in the evening as the guests sat around
the camp fire. When the program was
ended the choir struck up Marching
Through Georgia" and the company
fell in behind the drum and cornet,
marched to the front of the house and
circled around the flag pole waving
most effective and patriotic display as
they dispersed.
Informal Party.
Mrs. Lucina Shipman entertained a
small party of friends and associate
members of the Ladies of the G. A R.
at cards Tuesday evening A water
melon lunch with accompanying good
things was served by the hostess and
good time enjoyed by all present as is
invariably true of affairs given at her
hospitable home.
Emmanuel Sunday School Social.
The Sunday schooi Of the Emmanuel
Methodist church gave a social at the
church parlors Wednesday evening for
the benefit of the calendar fund to
which they had subscribed. The pro-
ceeds were generous and made up the
amount for September. Ice cream and
cake was served during the evening
and in addition a fine program was
given for the entertainment OF the
guests. Two readings were given by
Miss Myrtle Mason and Mrs. J. L..
Davis and the remainder of the pro-
gram consisted of a musical under the
direction of Mrs. Allen McCord, who
is in charge of the choir during Miss
Trainings absence. Mrs. McCord was
assisted by Miss Margaret Dirks at
the piano. The dining room was pro-
fusely furnished with flowers from the
rose garden of Mrs. Bond, the past cool
days having brought out the roses in
perfection.
Illinois Friendship Picnic.
The former residents Of tine good
state of Illinois gathered to renew their
friendship in their new home at the
picnic grounds of the White City
Thursday. All the regulations of a
state picnic were observed, the dinner,
the program of speeches and the even
ing's recreation on the grounds, chief
among which was the dancing pavilion
e
Foreign Missionary Party.
| The Woman's Foreign Missionary
society of the First Presbyterian church
held a delightful meeting in the church
| Wednesday when 1t entertained the
| young people of the church. Oriental
rugs, embroideries, banners, hangings
and flowers transformed the pulpit
into a bower of eastern beauty, al
| tastefully arranged by Mrs. Sherman
A playlet entitled, Tired of Missions,
was presented by twenty young ladies
from the Christian Endeavor and the
| Kings Daughters societies under the
efficient leadership of Mrs. H. II. Mil
| Ter. A further program was given II
which Miss Helen Broyles in beautiful
attire represented little Chinese cir
and told her story; and five little girls
in costume rocked their dollies to sleeI
with Japanese lullaby. These girls
were trained by Mrs Broyles. A solo
abide With Me-" was rendered b!
Miss Marie Johnston. Miss Spielmar
lead the devotional exercises. At thu
organ was Miss Chalfant. Mrs. C. r
Douds was chairman of the refresh
ment committee and looked after delic
ious refreshments which closed the so
cial hour. During the afternoon Mis-
Gretchen Bigger and Miss Marth.
4 Graveley presided at the doors.
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High School Teacher Married.
Professor oswald Riser of the Ger
man department of the high school
was quietly married in Portland Wed
nesday to Mrs. Gertrude Orr of Kan
sas City. The ceremony was performe,
by DR.. Paddock the former pastor o
Mr.. Riser In this city. Mr.. and Mrs
Riser have been friends of many year
standing, the acquaintance starting Il
their former home in Iowa. After
short trip on the coast they will retur
to Boise and be at home at Professo
Risser's residence on North Twentiet
street.
| Young Lady Guest.
| A young lady arrived at the home q