Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-02-15

ErHE week will be most anspiciously
uBhered in with the Cherrian ball
a at the armory tonight, whien will
be the largest affair Of its kind taking
place for long long time. Decorators
and carpenters were at work early this
morning putting their especial parapher-
MALTA in place, the results Of their work
mRgicaIly Transforming the great room
into wonderfully beautiful bower. In
vitations have been issued to the Ro.
sarians Of Portland and the Radiators
Of Eugene, but it is not expected that
il will be possible for either organiza-
tion 10 make a general response.
Governor Withyeombe, who has been
on business trip TO Portland, is ex-
petted nome in time to lead the grand
march with Mrs. Withycomb, who with
Miss Mabel Withycombe, is in the city
especially for this event. Next in line
will come King Bing, Hon. Thomas b,
Kay and Mrs. Kay, Mr. and Mrs. George
Palmer Putnam, Mr.. and Mrs. Ben w..
Olcott, followed by the Cherrians and
their ladies. While tne grand march
is in progress, Miss Frances Dick and
Miss Katharine Hartley will pass the
programs to each person.
The event, which partakes Of the na-
ture Of an elaborate valentine party,
will honor the Legislators and their
wives, who are visiting in the city.
Over two hundred couples will be
present, with about an equally large
number Of onlookers, who will be pro-
yided vita seats at nominal sum.
The ball is not given as a mmey-
making event, but is planned as an in
formal socip affair in which very
largo number may participate. The
fsnds remaining after all expenses have
been met will be used to purchase a
banner for the Cherfinns which will ad-
,yertiie Salem 3 organization during its
midsummer trp to the Panama Pacific
exposition.
The response in regard to ticket sales
has been most enthusiastic, but those
who nave not purchased admission cards
already may secure them during the
remainder Of the day from any Of the
Cherrians or the committee in charge
composed Of Fred Mangs, Karl Hinges,
DIR. D. NJ. Fields, Fritz Sladc and o. K.
De Witt. Tickets will also be on sale
tonight at the armory
Tho dancing program is attractively
made up Of twenty numbers including
walt4es, t,fastcps, onesleps. three. steps
And hesitaiions, the Peerless orchestra
to furnish the music.
In honor OF Attorney General and
Mrs. George NJ. Brown and the new
member Of the supreme court, Judge and
Mrs. Lawrence T. Harris, Mr.. and Mrs.
r. b. Houston were hosts at an elabo.
ratio and beautifully.appontod dinner
Saturday evening Covers were laid for
fourteen, the table decorations display.
ing lovely pink motif. Pink shades
and candles were used in the handsome
Glvr candlebra which was used as
conterpiece, large fluffy bows Of maline
attached TO IL being noted in duplicate
on tho tall standards filled with frag.
rant carnations at the ends Of the board.
Malino bows smilax entwincd iestooned
the largo dome above the table, around
which from uneven suspension flutter.
ed tiny pink cupds. These novelties
were also used as place cards and to
ornament the garlands Of smilax which
was arranged gracefully over the clc,h.
Mrs. Albert Minton, Mrs. Llbuu N.
Boggs and Miss Ruth Bogps were asked
20 assist at this most charming aud en-.
loyable affair, the. guest list including
Mr.. and Mrs. y. @. Emmett Of Wood.
burn, Judge and Mrs. William r. Gal. I
loway, Mr. and Mrs. Charles II. Fisher,
Mr. and Mrs. r. +. Downing, Mr. and
Mrs. Carey =. Martin, Mr. and Mrs.