Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-02-16

ried out in the decorative plans, spring
blossoms adding charming color to
the darkened rooms. Mrs. WithycOmbe
appeared in her wedding gown of white
satin, enriched by silver cross trim
mings and garnished with Princess lace,
made en- train, and the beautiful gowns
worn by the guests added a brilliancy
that was pleasing to the gay throng.
Auction bridge was the amusement and
there were ten busy tables. Following
the pleasant session at cards an elabO.
rate three-course luncheon was seryd -
Corvallis Gazette-Times.
A most distinguished visitor was in
Salem today in the person of j. A.
Parks, famous publisher Of musical
works of York, Nebraska. He is taking
a recreation trip through the west and,
incidentally, visiting the music houses
and better known vocal teachers in the
various cities, Miss Magers being hon
Ored by a call by him this morning
There are many people here who are
former residents Of his home city who
have a personal acquaintance with him.
He has directed many large choruses
and has harmonized many beautiful
things for men 3, women s and mixed
quartets and ehoruses. Among his bet.
ter known efforts are Resignation, !"
como Sweetly Solemn Thought, !"
NSoftly Now the Close Of Day, - " Lost
Chord" and "Lead, Kindly Light, :"
besides many sacred and secular quartet
books His work is known everywhere
where high class music is enjoyed his
guccess being rapid and wonderful in
many different ways.
A charming affair Of last Saturday
was the valentine party given by Mrs.
Ebert Thompscn, at her lovely resi-.
dence-studio on Fairmount Hill, in com
pliment to aer junior class in piano.
The spacious rooms were a bower Of
beauty with pussy willows, greenery
and hearts suggestive of the day, After
"a musical program Of excellent merit,
presented by the students, an interest.
ing series Of games were played. A
unique feature of the occasion was the
pareel-post luncheon. The students and
guests enjoying the hospitality of the
hostess were: Marjorie Wilson, Joan
Compton, Glesner Wright, Bertha Vick,
Flora Fletcher, Oracle Ebert Thomp.
son, NWma Thomas, Halle Compton,
Audrey Wright, Clara Waldorf, Idol
Bailey, Georgia Wilson, Mabel Harring.
ton, Velma Bartges, Altrea Dorks,
Sylvia Thompson and Vivian Bartges.
Following the regular lodge session
Of the order of Eastern Star in their
rooms in the Masonic temple this even
ing, tne regular monthly evening social
gathering will be enjoyed, cards and
dancing being the offering. Flags and
patriotic insignia will deck the hail.
the entertainment committee to be con-
posed Of Mrs, Ida Babcock, Mrs. An.
derson, Mrs. William p. Babcock, Miss
Grace Babcock, Miss Mayme Babcock
and Miss Hazel Bishop.
Mrs, W. II. Byars, Mrs, Clayton I'm.
rub and Mrs. sherman W. Thompson
are entertaining Wednesday afternoon
at the residence of the former ON Nurth
Commercial street for the pleasure of
former and visiting Roscburg residents.
People residing here coming from that
place form a small colony, usually meet
ing in some social way upon the fre.
quent visits of friends from there.
The large representation from valley
cities at the Gluck.Zimbalist concert
Friday evening was due largely to the
efforts of several enthusiastic music.
ians residing in tho different towns