Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1914-08-29
SOCIETY

A RTlSTS and art patrons throughout
n the state are displaying unusual
"A interest and enthusiasm in the \
coming exhibition to be made at the /
state Fair. Interest in this depart
ment has gradually increased during the
past several years, the last exhibit in
cluding the names of many of the
state foremost artists.
The department will this year oc-
emmy space on the ground floor in the
splendid new exhibition pavilion, now
under construction, AMI il is expected
that with these newer and more attrae-
tive surroundings and better lighting
facilities that Salem people as well as all
art lovers of the state will have an OPP
portunity of viewing the largest and
most noteworthy collection of pictures
and art handicraft ever exhibited here.
In previous years artists and owners
ofsvaiuable art works, who have desired
TO exhibit have hesitated odo so,
owing to lack of proper protection and
exhibiting facilities.
Miss Florence Houston, who has done
exceptionally efficient work and given
such splendid satisfaction in this de-
partment the past two years, has been
appointed superintendent for this year.
Besides the large number of local ex-
hibitors, will be those from all over the
tate. 1t is expected that picture dis
plays will be made by Professor Me-
Louth, instructor of art at 0. A. C. who
exhibited last year. E. d. M. Bowle,
Clyde Keller, Fowler, distinguished
artists who also listed work last year
are among the Portland painters who
are being depended upon for canvasses.
Other professional artists well-known
; to the northwest who will be asked Ia
i enter pictures will be C. c. McKimm
Mrs Calista M. Bowling and many
l others of lesser repute.
e One of the most delightful house
$ parties of the summer was given recent
1 ly at the home of B. w. Harritt on tn,
e River road near Salem, for which Mis-
d Jessie Harritt presided as hostess He
r guests were: The Misses Leona Kerr
Gertrude Nolan, Christie Moore, of Cor
wallis; Nell Sykes, May and Doroth;
) Steutsloff, Lois Wilson, Harritt Rogdon
g and Ethel Walling, of Salem.
" Water sports furnished much amuse
/. ment for the guests who thoroughly en-
g ioyed the unique entertainment offere
l. by their clever hostess.
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e The marriage of Miss Josephine Hill
Is bard to George Hall of Portland, wi
n be celebrated at the Hibbard countr
ir pace in the Waldo Hills next THURSDAY
1t will be quiet affair attended b
,s relatives and few close friends.
m Miss Hibbard is well-known i
ID Salem, having at one time attended Wi
TO lamette university. She is a cousin {
q: DIR! }. G. and L. f. Griffith.
m MRRS. RAY BAKER, assisted /
rs. M Mrs. W. f. Foster, presided
y, A'@ hostess at surprise pre-nuptu
rs. shower for Miss Myrtle Duncan, Tue
day night, whose approaching maria.
10 Carle Abrams will be an event
of much interest.
re- ''Five hundred furnished the pri
ay cipal entertainment of the evening, h
IT'S honor guest securing her gifts
Id winding cord to which were attach'
cd the various gifts.
,re The guests were: Mrs w. F. Fost,
re Mrs, A. S. Hussey, Mrs. R. B. Dunca
- Miss Beatrice Shelton, Miss Nell Syk'
q Miss Mary Babcoek, Miss Gertru
70 Fawk, Miss Bertha Duncan, Miss Elai
"a ~ Foster and Miss Edwina Baker.
Mrs. Joseph H, Bach entertained
~ formally Thursday afternoon for b
! house guests, Mrs. Frank Collins
I Portland and Mrs. Robert Keith
! Dallas, former Salem residents.
I Mrs Bach asked the following f
mer friends to greet her guests: NJ
George Miller, Mrs. Swartz, Mrs. Eli
I Aufrance, Mrs. Fred Day, Mrs. Geor
Patterson, Mrs. John Savage and M
) Peter Bach.