East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-05-03
MAY DAY IS OBSERVED
AT HERHST0N N THE
OLD ENGLISH FASHION
CIVIC CLUB OF PROJECT TOWN
ARRANGES DELIGHTFUL
PROGRAM.
Every businessman I'm the Town For
gets His Work and Attends One or
tie Other Of the Parties Which
Are Arranged - Many Improve.
nents Made on Project Farms.
Especial Correspondence

HERMIsTON, Ore, May S.-The
general atmosphere of an old English
town. whore business is a side issue
and an spend the middle hours OF the
afternoon over cups Of tea and other
refreshments, was the case in Hermis-
ton saturday when the Civic club May
day parties were in full sway Prac-
tically every business man In town
forgot his daily duties and attended
one or the other Of the delightful par
ties where their wives had already
gathered and we're engaged In playing
auction bridge.
At the home Of Mrs F. r. Reeves
the ladies' took their thlmbles and
worked on fancy work while an en-
tertaining program was given by sew
eral talented guests, which included
vocal solo by Mrs. j. II. Strohm;
reading, Miss Francis Hinkle piano
solo, Mr.. X. c. Walber: vocal solo,
Mrs. Isabel Smith; reading, Miss Dor
othy Briggs. and piano solo, by
Mrs. w. n. Rees.
Many having attended the thlmble
party departed after the program and
enjoyed several hands of bridge at
the home of Mrs. H. r Newport.
In the evening the festivities Of the
day continued at the Newport resi-
dence when many gay young couples
danced in the spacious rooms Of that
attractive home.
The houses we're profusely decorat-
ed with green vines, masses Of snow
balls and wild flowers Of many hues.
In spite of the dismal day a large
number attended which enabled the
club ladies' to realize a neat sum for
their efforts.
c. NJ. Jenson. well known local
jeweler, is among those making great
Improvements within the city limits
Mr., Jensen has five acres surrounding
his home in grapes and orchard and
is now improving the adjoining five
acres Most of the newly improved
ground will be in alfalfa, while part
will be used for a family garden.
The heavy rainfall the past three
days has greatly improved the roads
while the general appearance of the
country has been magically changed
by the wondrous growth of plant life
Alfalfa in many sections of the pro-
ject has made such rapid growth that
an early cutting will be necessary.
A light hearted party of young
PEOPLE journeyed on foot to the west
side Wednesday evening where they
were the geusts OF Mr. and Mrs. ]. II.
Strohm. Music was the feature of the
evening. though the delicious refresh
ments were heartily appreciated
when served by the hostess. The
guest list included Misses Bessie Nc
Pherson, Ethel Rodgers, Mabel Nc
Elroy, Alice Taylor. Virginia Todd
and Messrs. j. A. Campbell Thomas
p. Campbell. ] W. Campbell. r. c.
Walber. II, X. Dean, Joe Ralph and
Harry Maltby.
Mrs. c. Q. Wainscott was hostess
at a delightful dinner party Tuesday
evening at her home on Third street.
Mrs. Thomas Campbell entertained
a few young people at auction bridge
Thursday evening.
Miss Alice Knight, who spent sew
eral days here in connection with her
work as deaconess of the Episcopal
church, left Friday for The Dalles.
j. A. Yeager, former resident OF
the project, spent several days here
this week.
DR.. and Mrs. B. G. Monkman mov-
ed to their country home, southeast
of town. Saturday to spend the sum-
mer months A number of promi-
nent young bachelors will occupy their
city home during their absence.
John A. Roberts returned Satur-
day morning from a business trip in
Spokane.
Prof. and Mrs. b. T. Youel anj
children, Kenneth and Mildred, were
among those attending the spelling
bee in Pendleton, Saturday
Harvey Mcpherson of Pendleton
visited his sister, Miss Bessie Nc
Pherson. over Thursday.
Mrs. A. w. Purdy, accompanied hel
daughter, Miss Vera Purdy, to the
county seat Friday where Miss Purd!
was a contestant in the oratorica
contest
Mrs. A. p. Garner, Lewis Carmel
and Fred Irwin, were in Pendletor
saturday, being enthusiastic spectator
at the spelling contest