Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-04-12

kkR "A ANNEhS are tine lesser NOR
M ais ais, Of fife, life,' . said .;1ss Asistotle, ,ss,
good temper was the essence Of good
manners. And while it is true that
no one who is sincerely sympathetic
and good natured is ever thought Of
as being illbred even though social con
ventiOns are sometimes disregarded
still general knowledge Of social usages
and restrictions are most desirable
attribute to the woman who is identi-
fled with activities Of social nature.
TO be acquainted with all the little
niceties which makes the social wheel
run smoothly is an education in itself
and one which few entirely possess 1t
has Iecn suggested great many times
that notes on social customs, associat
"d with various functions which are
even from time to time, be published
ir he social columns Of the journal,
70 that all in receipt Of invitations to
these affairs may familiarize them.
selves with the etiquette appropriate to
tho occasion.
just now inquiries concerning the
ing IA from every side, and in response
to these the following suggestions made
by IN authoritative writer will be ap.
prcciated.
" A hostess is much aided by cor.
rect knowledge Of the number of peo-
pie to be entertained, so that all who
have any intention OF attending should
respond 10 invitations Immediately up
cu receipt Of same. Guests should or.
rive at musicale promptly at the hour
mentioned on the invitation. Those
who cannot avoid arriving late should
postpone entering until the close
Of number. A breach Of etiquette is
committed when an artist is delayed
beyond time agreed upon or when he
is urged to render selections at var
ianco with those previously selected or
largely in excess Of those originally in.
cluded in the program, applause being
cluded in the program applause, how
ever, being as allowable at u private
musicale as at an operate performance
A performer has the right TO expect alb.
solutd quiet during his numbers. A day
musicale calla for stylish calling e.
street costume, but it is considered in
much better taste to wear an attractive
afternoon gown and outside wrap.
Miss Francis Clark, a charming
young girl Of Portland, is the guest Of
Miss lla spauldng at the Charles *,
Spaulding residence ON Colrt street.
She win return to her home tas week.
Miss Spaulding has been entertaining
Miss Paula Linn, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. J. Il. Linn, who are passing the
winter In Portland so that their daugh.
Ter may attend Miss Cutlin s school.
There will be meeting Of the Par.
crt-Teacher circle Of the Lincoln school
tomorrow night in the school building,
to begin at nalf past seven clock.
Miss Donna Hall has been secured for
u reading, Miss Cash, physical director
IN the schools, TO talk on her work.
The Peters music house will furnish Il
Victrola and records, and the play.
ground movement discussed informally.
DIR. A. II. Wiuship the distinguished
lecturer Of Boston, who stopped in So.
lem for the weekend, was honored
with reception Saturday night at the
residence Of Miss Ethel Rigdon, 20g
North Winter street, given for the pur
pose Of personally acquainting Salem :
educational representatives with tn,
well known educator The rooms wer,
bcaGtificd for the occasion with pro
fusion Of golden Scotch broom an,
white llacs. Dr. Winship spoke inter
ostiuSly during the evening, paying
number Of appreciated compliments T.
Oregon'a capital city, A short pro
gram Of entertainment numbers wa
also given. Miss Enid Elliott appcarc,
in a reading, Miss Amy Norton givip
u vocal selection, Mrs. La Mone Clar
delegated with II whistlmg folo, Mis-
Alico Baker and Miss Ruth schultz fu
niahi1g II piano duet, Miss Mabel Dol
sou also contributing piano numhc
Forming receiving line were; CIT
Superintendent aud Mrs, o, NJ. Elliot
MIR. and Mrs, h. j. Miles and Dr. Wu
raip. Assistants wcrc Miss Ethel Mi
tiam. Miss Elizabeth Roscho, Miss MI
ric Hofer, Miss Eva Smith and Nil
Ina poarl Allen,
Beside the faculty of the high schoo
those present were Members o III
Salem school board and their wives, NJ