Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-04-03


The recent change in officials of tht
state fair, is the source of both regre
and pleasure. Regret in that it take.
one of Salem s best liked families from
the city, and pleasure in that it bringS
another popular family to Salem. The
Frank Mereditns have practically
grown up with the capital city, and
have always been prominently identi-
fled with its business and social life.
They are planning on making their new
residence in North Yakima, but the
definite date of their departure has not
been decided upon as yet. M. and Mrs.
Meredith have two charming children,
jeanette and John.
children will remove to Salem about
April fifteeneh, their former home be-
in in Joseph, Eastern Oregon. Mr..
Jones was joined by his family here
during the session of the Legislature,
Mrs. Jones being showercd with charm.
ing social attentions during that time.
They will locate in one Of the official
cottages at the Fair grounds.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. W. steusloff were
hosts for their informal card club en-
tertaning Tuesday evening at their
! home on North Commercial street.
Mrs Anna Ballou Hofer and small
daughter, Dorothy, left Wednesday
night for Pasadena, California, where
they will remain for some time, per-
haps making that place their future
home. Pasadena is Mrs Hofer's girl.
hood home, a number Of her relatives
still residing there. Mrs. Hofer's sis.
ter, Miss Ballou, will join her later,
her daughter, Miss Marie, and son,
Paul, going down at the close of the
school year. The former is an instruc-
tor in the Domestic Science department
of the High school, Mr. Hofer being n
Junior at the Oregon Agricultural Col
lege. The entire party will spend some
time at the exposition.
Miss Elene Fawk left Thursday eve.
ming for San Francisco, accompanying
the Fawk's house guests, Mr.. and Mrs,
w. j. Reed and their daughter, Fran
cheos, all of Denver, Colorado. Thurs
day evening in honor of the visitors
Miss Fawk entertained with a twelve
cover diner, decorating her table in
Cherry blossoms,
The party will spend three months
doing the exposition and visiting other
places Of interest
Previous to her departure, Miss Fawk
had been entertaining with series ct
dinners and uncheons. Saturday evening
places were arranged for twelve at
dinner complimenting weekend guests,
DR.. and Mrs. Seth NJ. Kerron, and Mr..
and Mrs Elmer Payne of Eugene,
pink tulips beautifully festooning the
board.
Mrs. Edward c. Goodwin and Miss
Fox of Portland were the inspiration
for an eight cover luncheon Monday
afternoon, golden daffodillls ornament.
ing the table.
Honorng Mrs. Charles l.. MeNary,
upon her return; Mrs. Frank b. Mere.
dith, who is removing shortly to North
Yakima to reside, and Mrs. Edwin l..
Baker upon the occasion of her birth.
day, Mrs. Il. r. Boise entertained her
bridge club, Thursday afternoon, ask.
ing additionally, Mrs, John II. McNary,
and Mrs, William G. Knighton. Assist.
ing Mrs. Boise was Mrs. George
Rodgers.
Mrs, +, NJ, Rodgers, Of Evanston,
Illinois, who has been passing the win.
ter in Portland, is being entertained as
the house guest of the Charles and
| Edward Wcllcrs,
Mrs. John II. Scott was at home to
her bridge club Wednesday afternoon.
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Mrs, +. NJ. Miles Of Portland arrived
last night and will remain week OF
ten days, the house guest of the +. A,
Moores aud Miss Calista Moores OF
Oak street,
The f. A, Turner home, 1896 north
Capital street was opened for delight.
ful evening party, Tuesday, Miss Joy
Turner entertaining in honor of Mrs.
Virgil h. Lloyd (Wiuouu Savagc) Of
Spokane, Washington, who is visiting
her parents, Mr., and Mrs. II. II. Savage
Of North Front street.
Decorations ehormingly betokeniug
spring were arranged in all the enter.
tOinmcnt rooms, Library, reception
hall aud parlors displayed primroses,
iouQuills, cherry blossoms, ferns aud
palms, the dining room being especial.
ly attractive, ornUmeutcd in pink. A
mrgc formal bouquet Of pink carnations
ccutered the table, surrounded by pink
shaded candles, Grub apple blossoms
and pottcd plants being used about the
rooms, \ pretty birthday cake was
lighted with pink tapcrs and decorated
with tiny rose blossoms. Mrs LLOYD
secured the dime, when the cake was
cut, Mrs, Paul johnson the thimblc and
Gloisc White the hutton, The entire
collation. was also carried out In pink
Guessing the identity Of baby pie.
turcs, formed an interesting diversion.
Mrs. Blanche liston Niemcyer rccciy.
ing the favor Musical selections were
also q most enjoyable feature, Miss
Alice Judd, Miss Marguerite Mcrs, Miss
Gertrude EOkin, Mrs, Merlin Harding
aud Miss Turner contributing vocal and
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