The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1915-10-16


is one of the most popular matron
who ever held the leadership of Mos
COW society has been demonstrates
abundantly during her three weeks
visit at the home of Mr.. and Mrs
Jerome j. Day. Scarcely a day ha!
passed in the last fortnight that has
not been marked by some delightful
festivity planned in her honor. CHEZ
among these were the elaborate re-
ception given on Saturday week by
Mrs. Day and the beautiful dance civ
en- by the Elks on Tuesday evening
Her departure today was the occas-
ion of genuine regret among large
circle of warm friends in both uni
versity and town sets.
The Elks' Dance
The hospitality of the Elks' Lodge
was never more graciously extended
than on the occasion of the reception
and dance given Tuesday evening in
honor of Mrs. Edward Chrisman, wife
of Major Chrisman now stationed at
Panama but formerly commandant of
cadets at the university. During his
residence in Moscow Major Chrisman
was universally beloved by students
and town-folk; and his rare visits to
Moscow have been occasion of general
rejoicing and of the reunion of old
friends. Major Chrisman was prom
inent member of the Elks' Lodge and
is still held in high esteem by all
those who belong to the organization.
AS a compliment to him as we'll as to
to one of the most brilliantly success
full parties given here in many months.
The receiving line was composed of
the officers of the lodge and their
wives, Mrs. Jerome ]. Day, Mrs. Chris
man, and Representative Addison T..
Smith. After the guests had assembl-
ed the company adjourned to the dane
ing floor where an excellent orchestra
furnished program of good music.
The grand march was led by Exalted
Ruler Wallace and Mrs. Chrisman. At
midnight an elaborate and delicious
supper was daintily served in the
dining room
The hall was decorated most effec-
lively in autumn foliage and flags.
Generous Fruit Shower
Mrs. c. o. Brown and Mrs. B. P.
Griffith entertained Friday afternoon
at the home of Mrs. Brown at an at
tractive fruit shower, complimentlng
Miss Maud Mix. Decorations of aut-
umn flowers and foliage were bright
ened by masses of red roses. A min !
AZURE express wagon, laden with I
many pints of choice fruit, drawn by 1
Masters Jerome Day and Gainford /
Mix and driven by tiny George Odell
Thomas, made a clever arrangement
for the shower As guests were bid
den
Luncheon for Mrs. Chrisman
At the Hotel Moscow on Wednesday
Mr. and Mrs Gainford Mix were hosts
at an elaborate one o'clock luncheon
in honor of Mrs. Edward Chrisman.
The table was handsomely decorated
in white embroidered center piece
and tall vase of yellow and white
chrysanthemums. Covers were laid
for eight.
Was Delightful Party
Mrs. c. N Little was hostess to {
l6 young ladies' this morning at 10
O'Clock. This is the first of series {
of parties planned by the wives OF
the faculty members, who will at
different times entertain quite in '
formally for the girls of the universe /
ty.
Informal Dinner Party r
On Monday evening last Mrs. Laura y
Witbeck was hostess at pleasant r
dinner party given in honor of Mrs. o
Edward Chrisman. III
Dance at the Gym
"Burying the Hatchet" proved to be
a most enjoyable experience, when =
a hundred or more underclassmen ;,
gathered Friday evening at the gym
1asium for the annual dancing party. u
The guests were greeted by President
3rannon, Miss French Miss Stephens
md Lieutenant FoOks. Miss Margaret 7.
Collins presided at the punch table. "
Gamma Phi Beta EntertaiDs n
Gamma Phi Beta sorority, of which
Hiss Katherine Chrisman is a mem s,
,er. entertained at dinner on Thurs "
lay evening in honor of Mrs. Chris w
nan. W
fridge for Mrs. Chrisman II
Among the pleasantest of all of the
estivities Of the week was the de- W