Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-01-02

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n tions well over, many contributions
Of social nature were made to make
the few remaining days of 1914 particu'
larly happy ones and to usher in the
New Year in like manner. Society folk
had large and delightfully."- varied
schedule of events to claim their time
and attention from the smart dancing
party of Monday night up to and in
cluding the "open house" affairs of
yesterday.
David Warfield's appearance at the
Heilig theater during the week at
traeted many from Salem. Mr.. and
Mrs. p Bishop went down for Mon
day night 5 performance. Others noted
on different days were; Mr.. and Mrs,
John j. Roberts, Mr.. and Mrs. George
Waters, Mr.. and Mrs. f. w. SteuslOff,
Mr.. and Mrs. William II. Steusloff, Mr..
and Mrs. Daniel j. Fry, Mr. and Mrs.
Charles l. Dick, DIR. and Mrs. Charles
II. Robertson, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Caughell, Mrs. Ralph Glover, Mrs Il.
Cook Patton and daughter, Miss Luel-
Ia Patton, Mr.. and Mrs. j. G.. Currie,
Mrs. +. G.. Cross and Miss Veda Cross,
Mr.. and Mrs. Iadoc j, Riggs, Mrs. j.
II. Cradebaugh and Miss Minnie Down
ing
Mrs. S. G. Sargent, Miss Dordhea
and Miss May Steusloff will witness
the renowned actors final appearance,
which takes place tonight.
Amid a charming setting Of yuletide
decorations and coloring, the musicale
Wednesday afternoon in the Masonic
temple given by Mrs. George j. Pearce
Mrs. William II, Steusloff, Miss Peareo
and Miss Steusloff was easily the larg.
est and most brilliant event Of the
week, and another delightful addition
to the many pleasing affairs which
have marked this senson's calendar.
Beautiful gowns featured the event, u
larger number Of afternoon toilettes
being noted than has usually been seen
at similar affairs given this winter.
About three hundred society folk
were bidden, number Of holiday visit.
Ors from out Of town also being includ-
ed in the list. The response was gener.
Gus, nearly all in receipt Of invitations
accepting.
Mrs Adna Smith.Flo, Mrs. Jeps Nil.
Ter Rain, Miss Mary Schultz and Pro.
fessor Walsh were the musicians pre-.
Bented, with Miss Blanche Hammel,
Miss Dorothy Pearce and Miss Nanelle
Bloom, assisting as accompanists the
two former and Miss Ilammel being
well-known Albany musicians.
M, nprp.. all q
large home function, chairs being pro.
vided for all the guests, who gathered
in congenial little groups for Il few mo.
ments previous to and following the
program which began at shortly after
two o'clock.
Assisting the hostessos during the re.
ceiying hours were; Mrs, +. w. Steus.
loft, Mrs, U. G. shipley, Mrs. Alice II.
Dodd Mrs. Perry H. Raymond, Mrs
William Brown, Mrs. Charles II. Weller
Mrs. George G, Brown, Mrs. II, j. Glen.
ents, Mrs h. c, Small, Mrs Y. Il.
Moody, Mrs A, S. Brossfield of Port.
land, Mrs. T, G, Hopkins Of Albany
Mrs. NJ, M, Chapman, Mrs. d. j. Fry
Miss Cosper Mrs, n. G, Miller Of Wal
Ia Walla.
The method Of serving was particu
larly pleasing, Immediately following
the program u group Of prettily frock
cd maids, Miss Rita Steiner, Miss Ruth
Boyer, Miss Gertrude Cunningham
Miss Catherine Carson, Miss Heleu
Krausse Of Portland, Miss Wmifred
Byrd, Miss Althea Mo0es, Miss Jennie
Pcaroe, Miss Marie lIofer, Miss Jennie
Fry, Miss Nell Sykes, Miss Edith Shaw
Miss Mae Stusloff and Miss Dorothy
Pearcc moved about among the guests
who remained seated passing the
dainty cakes, cOnfectiOns and ices. A,
the guests made their departure, punch
aud cups Of stcaming beverage were
served, Mrs. 7, G. Hopkins and Mrs
n. q. Miller presiding at the coffee
nrns, and Mrs, U. g. Shiplcy and Mrs
A. =. Brassfield dispensing punch.
The spirit Of the holiday season wa,
prevalent throughout, the decorations
in keeping with this time, assisting
largely In bearing out this feature. Ac
eentuating the ivory tone finish of the
interior were dozens Of beautiful berry
laden holly wreaths each ornamentet
with gorgeous poinsetta blossoms. The,
were placed on each Of the supporting
pillars and windows whore garland
of evergreen were used in combina
tion. Graduated Christmas bells witt
Sining ivy festooned the reception
hall and outlined the archway scparat
ing IL from the largo music room. 4
prcttily dccked Christmas treo mad,
an effective background for the slight
ly elevated stage, which was bordere,
with i0rdinieres filled with ferns an,
grocnery.
Tho program was most plcasingly ar
ranged in seven numbers, two extra SO
Acetions being given at the conclusion
Mrs. Flo appeared first and also pav
The final number. She is q general ia
yorite In Albany musical circles and I
tho possoegor Of u well trained nigh Nd
pmno voice She has studied extensive
ly, being pupil Of Shakespeare Of Lo7
don and Charles W, Clarke Of Paris, He
tones arc clear aud smooth, aud ho
work met with instantaneous approya
Her numbers were well chosen, show
lug 20 best advantage the plcasn
lyric qualities Of her voice.
Mrs Rain Ia q mozzo.soprono, VIII
interprcts her songs most pcadngl,
Coupled with d lovely voice, she ho
also a gracious and charming pcrsor
Ality,
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