Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-02-07

Events of the past week have had
much of the atmosphere of spring about
them, in the wealth of cut flowers used
in the decorations, and the little note
or st. Valentine in the artistic place
cards and favors Auction bridge and
800 - have been the popular diversion
as they were the week previous, with a
generous sprinkling of informal dinners.
Several Salem people attended the au-
tomobile show in Portland which is be-
ginning to be an annual dress affair
of the first magnitude. Many i'm
ported gowns being worn for the first
time at the show. While missing the
concerts and plays of previous weeks,
Salem enjoyed "The Rosary" aud
three performances of Edison s "Talk-
ing Pictures, " still new enough to draw
crowded houses and bidding fair to en-
joy longer popular run than plain
movies"
Mrs. George G.. Jrown was hostess
Tuesday at a beautiful one o'clock
luncheon, complimenting Mrs. R, E.
Lee Steiner, Mrs. w. Carlton Smith,
Mrs. Ben w. Olcott, and Mrs. Harry
H. Olinger, all friends of long standi g,
whose birthdays fell near the same date
and suggested the idea Of the pretty
luncheon to Mrs. Brown. Members of
the Thursday Afternoon Bridge Club
were asked, favOrs going to Mrs. Cooke
Patton and Mrs. Charles McNary. The
decorations were pink carnations, and
the centerpiece was most artistically
constructed birthday cake, surmounted
by candles. The hostess was assisted
by Mrs. L. Y. Ludden.
DR.. NJ. E. Pomeroy entertained Thurs
day evening with one of the largest
bridge parties of the winter, 1ltabes
being used. She was assisted by Mrs.
T. S. Bynon in serving refreshments.
Gard honors went to Mrs. f. G. Decke-
bach and Mrs. Lewis. After cards
many remained to dance the tango un'
til late hour.
The tenth wedding anniversary OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Douglas G. Mimic was
made pleasant occasion by surprise
party rendered them last Tuesday even
ing. Mrs. Mimic had issued invita-
tions for the 500 club, but the members
Tearing the date fell on the "tin -
wedding anniversary of the Mimic 3
came loaded with tinware in commen
Grafton of the event, Seven tables Of
500 were played ravors going to Mrs
George A. Woods Mrs. Edgar Hartley
E. Hofer and George A. Wood. Mrs
R. B. Houston and Mrs, A. T. VAIN as
sisted the hostess.
Last Thursday evening the teachers
of the Lincoln school were entertained
at the home of Mrs. Amos Vass OF
South Commercial street, Mrs Saute
assisting in serving. The affair com
plimented Miss Iverson and was a com
plete surprise to her.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert B. Houston cele
brated their silver wedding last even
ing at one of the largest 800 partie
of the week, 10 tables being used. As
sisting the hostess were Miss Eff
Needham, Miss Margaret Poisal, Mis-
Florence Houston, Mrs. A. T, VAIN an
Mrs. D. c. Mimic. The company wa
composed Of intimate friends and cos
neighbors. Out Of town guests wer
Mrs. II. L. Bents and daughter Mis-
Leda Of Aurora and Mrs. Il. j. Eli IT
of Woodburn. Card fovOrs went
Mrs. o. o. Mcclellan and Tom Wilson
the consolation prizes falling to Mr.
c. O. Rice and G. P. Bishop. The hous
was beautifully decorated in flags an
greenery and while not intended as
surprise it proved to be one, the con
pany appearing in a body and givir
them an old fashioned shiravari, an
were met by the "bride" and y
4'groom" in some hastily donned we
ding finery just in time to be "ma
ried" by Judge Galloway.
Complimenting Mrs. Bertha Kr