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Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-03-19

HIE tremendous enthusiasm cre-
ated by the knowledge that the
Boston Grand Opera is actually
n coming to Boise, the smallest
town it has ever appeared before
in the United States is only eqdaled by
the rapidity with which the seats are
selling. Aside from the boxes only 10
or 20 of the higher priced seats were
left Friday evening to stare reproach-
fully at each other A number Of large
theater parties are planned for the
evening, which will Of course be dis
tinguished BY lovely women in hand
some gowns and the radiance Of jew
els There will also be a great deal Of
entertaining Of out-of- town guests by
friends residing in the city. In fact,
for a few days before the eventful
evening the town will be gay with the
many strangers who will assemble TO
hear the music. The performance will
be Just as good as given in the large
cities Of the east, and the opera com
pany win be greeted with full house.
Special rates will prevail on the rail-
roads from Twin Falls and HALEY to
Weiser. Everything seems favorable
for the successful presentation of the
greatest musical event Boise has ever
known. Among the guests from out
Of town viii be a number Of Pocatello
people. Local society events were
scarce during the week, but common
cling with the dancing party at the
Mosque Monday evening for the Misses
Shoup Of Salmon City, who arrive to-
day to be the guests of Mrs. Eoff, afr
fairs of more or less Importance will
!, rVF.. fVfC duv
parties were quite in vogue and the
springlil1e green which abounds in dec
oration ON the good Saints day was
fresh and fair to the eyes.
"Madana butterfly" Lecture.
Miss Judith Watts will give a lecture
on the music of the Boston Grand
Opera Tuesday week, March 2S, at
$3.50 o'clock in the Columbian club
rooms, Ninth and Franklin streets. Mr.
French has kindly consented to hold
the choral rehearsal from z 80 to $50
o'clock to enable Miss Watts to start
the lecture at $3.50 o'clock. Mr.. Samp
son has been most kind and has sent
east for some wonderful records and
will send up his best Nictrola and all
his records. Mr.. Ballot, who was for
merly a member of the Berlin Phil
harmonic orchestra. one of the most
famous orchestras in the world, has
consented to assist Miss Watts by
playing the violin, Mr.. Ballot and Miss
Watts will play a selection of the prin-
cipal airs from "Madama Butterfly
Miss Watts, in addition to this. will
play the opening music Of the first act
and of the second scene Of the second
act. The opera will be sung in Italian
Miss Roberts, of the free travelling IL
hrary. has sent east for some pictures
Of the opera. and Miss Watts will give
a short sketch on Puceini and his work
IN general. and particularly that OF
Madame Butterfly This lecture is
not given 10 those only who have pur-
chased tickets, but TO the general pub
lie and to those who have not been
fortunate enough to secure tickets. the
house being practically sold by now.
The lecture III fact is not only for the
musical but for all people, and is alb
solutely free,
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-03-19
Edited BY Mrs. J. c. Green.

filled with flowers and greenery The
pergola was transformed into a room
covered with pepper boughs, brilliantly
green and gay with clusters of red
berries. In this room a little Japanese
tea girl in native costume served
punch. Japanese walters served a
four-course bali supper at 10 o'clock.
The upstairs porch was also made into
a room and decorated with Japanese
lanterns, touches, rugs and tables.
There were three favor dances, a leap
year dance where the girl gave the
man of her choice a little Japanese
lucky dog" and the "gentlemen's
choice" where the girls were presented
with little lucky spots" with numbers
on them. AT the end of the dance a
number was called and the lucky
couple received a large box of candy.
The "serpentine dance" was the last
and one of the prettiest of the evening.
A large orchestra, in the corner of the
living room, was screened by flowers
and plants A large number of the
Berkeley students from the University
OF California came over for the event.
The affair was really one of the big
"formals" of the campus. The So
rority house, according to the descrip-
ton, was veritable fairyland of beauty
and forest in miniature The two
Idaho members, Miss Martha Graveley
and Miss Gertrude Porter, were very
beautifully gowned for the occasion.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-03-19
For Mrs. Gilbert.

Mrs. Pettengill and Miss Harris en-
tertained informally Friday afternoon
for Mrs. Gilbert of San Francisco. in
viting a few Of the former fri -nds OF
the guest OF honor.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-03-19
PhiIathea Class.

The Philathea OF the First Methodist
church met with Mrs, e. L. Wells last
Wednesday afternoon. This being
baby day a number Of mothers
brought their young babies, and also
several small children were present.
Forty members answered roll call
with quotations relating to babies. The
following interesting program appro-
pirate to the occasion was given:
Song-By Mrs. W c. Yfckers.
Reading Dana Brinck.
Song-Mrs. Edwin Jones.
Piano solos-Miss Mildred Wells.
Hostesses for the day were Mesdames
Wells. Van Deusen, Towle. Jones,
Rhodenbaugh and Bolts Delicious re-
freshments were served.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-03-19
81. .Patrick's Tea.


Tuesday afternoon Mrs. D. II. East
man and Mrs. John Fauth entertained
at tea, the following ladies': Mesdames
Alltx, seegar, Swanholn. Warden.
Gray. Miller, Rose, Pointer, Austin,
Goreezlsy, Thompson and Brennan, and
the Misses Reardon, Brennan. Fauth,
Eastman and Pointer. compIimenting
Mrs. Gray OF Utica. Mont, who is re-
turning to her home the coming week.
Two vocal selections. both pleasing,
were given by Miss Brennan, accom-
panied by Miss Fauth followed by a
recitation by Miss Pointer. A soap
bubble contest was then held, the first
prize lovely green satin hon bon box,
well filled, was won by Mrs. Austin.
The BOBBY prize, Paddy's zig. was won
by Mrs. j. ID. Gay. Delicious refresh
ments were served. and then real
Irish toast by Mrs Kinney, who was
the only real Irish woman present. sew
en- different nationalities being repre-
scented and all but one Calming Irish
blood. The toast was responded to by
every one present. relating rome Irish
Jest. Mrs Gray received the good
wishes of al present. Mrs. Eastman
and Mrs. Fauth were delightful host
.esses as their guests all agreed.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-03-19
owyhee pauehters .Entertaln.


The Columbian club rooms were the
scene Of a pretty gathering on Wednes-
day night when the members of the
0wyhee Daughters club entertained
their families at an old time reunion,
there being some zoo former residents
of OwYhee present Out Of town mem
hers and guests from Nampa, Caldwell,
Silver City. DeLams-r and Mr.. and Mrs.
Al Stevens and Mrs. Joe Hutchinson
from San Francisco.
The rooms were beautifully deeorat-
ed in pink and white, the colors of the
club.
The reception committee, composed
Of the officers of the club, met the
guests. and conducted them to the
circle Of old-time friends.
"reminiscences of by-gone days were
Of necessity the first number on the
program. The hearty greeting and
warm hand clasp, calling up old time
memories. In fact the chairman, Mrs
NJ. S. Parker, had difficulty in calling
them to order
The program was unique In that it
held Mr.. G. NJ. Hays for the Oldest
speaker and his grandson, little Joe
Beeman, only four years old, for the
youngest. Miss Charlotte Crete play
ed the initiatory number, beautiful
violin solo, her sister. Miss Leona
Crete, accompanying her.
Miss Josephine Schroeder and Mar
guerite Davis executed the Irish lit
and colonial dance in very charm
ing and graceful manner with Miss
Marie 0'Diago at the piano.
A
piano solo, responding to an encore in
her sweet and charming manner
Little Joe Beeman captured the en-
tire audience with his portrayal of the
Irish in song and poetry.
Miss Inez Shaw sang a very beauti
full solo. responding to an encore with
a sweet little lullaby, Mrs. French ac-
companying her.
c. NJ. Hays called the roll of prom
inent business men of Boise. who were
formerly residents of Owyhee. He paid
a glowing tribute to the men of that
county who hav made good.
Mrs. j. w. Mills gave a reading en-
titled. Changing the Ethiopian" re-
spending to an encore with a little
poem entitled "0wyhee" composed and
written for the occasion:
Dear old owyhee what can say of
thee,
What can / say Of tn dear old days
that shaped our destiny.
Yes, there where the snow is whittier, on
the mountain peaks we see,
Where will we find friendship strong
er, than in dear old owyhee.
We may Journey from the Atlantic to
Paeihc's golden shore.
We may trace from the northern limit,
TO the southern oceans roar
But there Is a something lacking,
whether on the land or sea
When we leave the friends behind US.
that re claimed in owyhee.
Many Of her people therefore, that we
know and loved so we'll
Silently have crossed the river, Hush
my heart, for all Is we'll.
One by one, the dear ones leave us, o,
the scores we fam would see
But we'll find them In tn home land.
registered from Owyhee.
Delicious refreshments were served
with Mesdames Sucker, Regain. East
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-03-19
Happy Hour Club.

The Happy Hour club met at the
home of Mrs. j. B. Eldredge, Friday af-
ternoon, with Mrs. T. w. Thomas as
assistant hostess. Much real fun ives
INDUCED in by the ladies Describing
predicaments in which they had found
themselves. Experiences were many
and varied. A delightful luncheon was
served at o'clock. Place cards were
shamrocks and the st. Patrieks idea
was carried on in the refreshments. A
trip to Middleton is planned for in
June-to the ranch home OF efrs ".
W. Rhodenbaugh, former member of
the club.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-03-19
St. Patriek,s Party.

Miss Snowden Reed and Miss Eliza
beth Merriman entertained the club to
(which they belong Monday evening at
la st. Patrick's party at Miss Reed
home The color scheme was green
and white carried out in green stream
ers and white carnations and tulips.
The streamers were made of strings OF
clover leaves which were strung all
over the house. Green hats and clover
lleaves with green flags about the
trooms. Four prizes were given to win
lner in the game, The Clover Hunt"
Another called, "Peeling the Potato"
one for the best told Irish story and
one in an advertisement guessing
game Miss Lansdon won two prizes
land Miss Church and Miss Lubken won
the other two. Delicious refreshments,
in which the springtime green and
white were tremendously blended
followed the games and were served at
small tables. Cigar fans-the fans
green-were used for favors. In the
center Of each table was a little pot of
shamrock About I 4 young ladies COM
prised the congenial group.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-03-19

aAEIA@1 FNOEAANHL
Miss Jeanne Stewart Of Toledo. Ohio.
well known in the art world as one of
the foremost decorators of porcelain In
America, Is now in Boise and may be
met any day at Mrs. Helfriehs studio
of porcelain painting. A beautiful line
of studies consisting of water eolors,
flowers, fruits and landscapes will be
exhibited In the Helfrieh studios by
Miss Stewart, who will teach in the
same subjects.
Miss Stewart lived in Boise a num-
Der of years ago. when she taught
drawing and water color to number
Of Bosses weIl-known society women
Since them she has become one Of
the most famous china painters in
America. While here. during her stay
OF two weeks. she will instruct classes
or individuals Ia her line OF work, and
everyone is welcome 10 the studios,
which are filled with her paintings
Miss Stewart has studied In Paris.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-03-19

Miss Harris also went down to attend.
The table was pretty with red ciner-
aria.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-03-19
ST. Patriok's Tea.

The St Patrick's tea given In st.
Johns hall Friday afternoon was. large
ly attended. Rev. Father Malloy gave
d scholarly address which was great
ly enjoyed.
Lenus Daugherty recited "St. Pat
rick" with real schoolboy vim
"Erin's Flag" given by Phillip Schill-
ing, George Fletcher. John O'Donnell
and Carroll Sellers. was one of the best
numbers on the program.
Misses Josephine Schneider and Mar
guerite Davis danced the Irish Lit as
gracefully and daintily as real Irish
eolleens. Their encore, a Colonial
Minuet." was danced so charmingly
that third number was requested and
graciously given. Miss Marie O'Diago
was at the piano.
Mrs. Il. L. Dibble sang my Dear in
pleasing voice, and her encore was
delightful Mrs. C. M. Stole was ac-
companist.
"A group of Irish songs. "Bendeers
Stream" "Killarney's Lakes" and God
Save Ireland, eharmingly rendered by
Mrs. Jack Parker, We're thoroughly en-
joyed. The audience joined in the
chorus of the last number. Mrs. Rob
ert Adams was at the piano.
The hall was exquisitely decorated
with plants, ferns and shamrocks. Two
large American flags and Erin's flag
were draped over the platform. Wini-
fred Cation, Elsie Sidenfaden, Marjorie
Brothers. Kathryn Mott and Winifred
Wardell served tea during the refresh
ment hour, assisting the hostesses.
The Washington times., 1916-11-10
GEORGE WASHINGTON
PLANS ARMY COURSE
Military Training Likely to Be-.
come Part of Curriculum at
University.

A course in military training is likely
TO be introduced into the curriculum at
George Washington University.
A proposition whereby military in
struction could be taught at the school
under the provisions OF the national de-
fense act. passed by Congress last June.
has been brought to the notice of the
authorities OF the school by Capt. II. ].
McKenney. Twelfth Cavalry. L. S. A.
A completion of the course would give
rank of second lieutenant In the Of
ficers' reserve training corps unit. At
the completion of the course, II would
he possible for the graduate to enter
the regular army for period of 3 X
months. receiving the pay and allow
ances Of a second lieutenant.
Unfortunately for the members OF the
Coast Artillery Company at the school.
guardsmen are ineligible for member
ship. A discharge from the District
service would be necessary. This was
done in the case OF the students at
Yale
The Washington times., 1916-11-10
Pimlico Race Track
Entries for Tomorrow

PrMLIco RACE TRACK, Nd. Nov. TO-
Entries for tomorrow:
First race-'"The Belvedere" purse for two
year -olds; seven furlongs. Monomoy. los: Ar
Sea, 1l2; N. X. Beal, lOs; Hickory Nut, lOo;
Fairy Wand, l07; Courtship dmp), llb
Friendless, lis: Ben Hampson. 1is.
Second race-"The Green Spring Valley"
steeplechase; four year -olds and up; two and
q half miles. Vihr, 1856; Martasha, 1856; Stone
wood. 1il; Bachelor, 14s; sharpshooter, 1885;
Falmouth, l56.
Third race-"The PikesviIIe" Handicap;
three-year- -ods and up; six furlongs. The
Decision, l03; tStartling, l05; Rhine Maiden,
100; Kewessa. 10; Anita, 100; Yankee No
tions. lCs; tLady BaTbary' SS; Pesky, sS; J; J.
Murphy. l0l Jacoba, l0e.
tCarman entry.
Fourth race-''The Pimlico Autumn Selling
Stake three-year-olds and up; mile and a
quarter wooden Shoes, Ill; Thornhill. il6;
soratorium, lOS Sir William johnson, III:
'Golden Gate. 100; Virile. III; g. NJ. Miller,
III; Ninety Simplex, ii6; 'Jem. Jos; Jack
Reeves, 9S; Madame Hermann, 100,
Firth race-selllng handicap; three:year-
olds: one mile. Vermont, liS; Rakeoff, &;
Julia L., us; Fonctionnaire timp), 90; Sky
Pilot, 100; Nigel 10; Hops, lo6 Edna Kenna,
l07 Sasin, lO6 Margaret y. 1927 High Horse.
1Ol.
Sixth race-"The Glenmore" Handicap;
selling; three-year-olds and up; one mile and
three -sixteenths. Old Broom, ITO; Jack
Reeves, l00 Brave Cunarder, n6; March
Court, 81; Iodellng, 1903.
Seventh race-''The Gwynn Oak" claiming;
three -olds and up; one mile and forty
yards. Ambrose lo6; Yankee Notions. n6
'Plumose, 05: Ampere H. ump), lo3; Wood
fair, Ill; 'Sandhill, ll6; Sir William Johnson
ll6, 'Corsican, lO6; Dervish. Ill; margaret n.
100; Maxim's Choice. III; Superstition, III Ec
Bond l03; Nirile ll6.
First race-lAb p. m.
apprentice allowance claimed.
Weather clear: track fast.
The Washington times., 1916-11-10
ELECTION BETTORS
HERE ARE PUZZLED
Don't Know Whether Wagers Are
to Be Paid Yet.

Washington wagerers. though prac-
tically convinced that President Will
sons reelection. now generally con-
ceded, will not be affected either by Of
ficlal counts or recounts. are at a loss
to know what action to take on the pay
ment Of bets,
Stake holders are awaiting instructions
from their principals. In few instances
where the bets were small Republicans
have given up and signified their will
ingness to pay. but in the majority OF
instances all wagerB on the general re-
suit are being held up pending the Anal
returns from the still doubtful States
and the determination of Republican
leaders to contest,
A number OF bets on states are al
ready being paid off. Yesterday one
stakeholder paid bets on Ohio and IL
linois. None OF the bets on California
or Minnesota. however. are being paid.
The prevailing opinion among stake
holders and commissioners Is that none
of these bets will be paid until the Of
ficlal canvass OF votes In those States
shall have been completed.
The Washington times., 1916-11-10
ASKS FOR INCREASES
IN CLERKS SALARIES
Comptroller Of the Treasury,
N. W. Warwick, Includes
Law Employees in Report.

Setting forth how the legislation
respecting the army and navy enact
ed ia the last session OF Congress has
increased the duties Of the law clreks
and accountants in the office OF the
Comptroller of the Treasury. Walter
w. Warwick, the Comptroller. i'm his
annual report for the fiscal year end
ing June 30. 1916. makes a plea for
increased salaries for these employees:
Mr.. Warwick also cites the need or
legislation whereby the rulings OF the
Comptroller OF the Treasury may be
more definitely applied.
After explaining that the law clerks
and accountants of his office require
wider range OF information and
knowledge OF the law and accounting
procedure than is required in any
other Government office. Mr.. War
wick In his report says:
From n long acquaintance with these
employees and the character of work
they perform. sense OF justice re-
qulres that | again bring to your at
fntion the fact that there has been no
increase In the salary Of any of the po-
sitions OF law clerk or accountant in
this office since the establishment OF Its
present jurisdiction In 1891.
Not only as matter OF justice 10
the employees. but as a matter OF vital
interest to the future work of this Of
flee in its relation to all the departments
of the Government, ! recommend that
there be some readjustment OF salaries
and that the old rate Of pay of 5000
per annum he increased for a part OF
the force. I have submitted the esti-
mates of this office for the fiscal year
1918 to you accordingly and ask your
approval of the same.
at is not right that other depart
ments having higher rates of pay for
work requiring no greater ability should
be able to take from this office its skill
ed employees. They should be allowed
To remain where their experince and in
dustry hav made them of greatest
value to the public service and be COM
pensated at rates prevailing In other
departments"
The Washington times., 1916-11-10
Real Estate Transfers.

Indolen6e-Samuel NJ. Marks ct ux. to Fred
erick l.. Nudge, lot 6I, square 27OO. $40.
Fourteenth street northeast, between East
Capitol and A streets-William o. Talley
to James b. Bland. half interest In lot l02
square 1885. $40.
Bealls Adventure-Howard Holmes ct al. tc
Lawrence Plummer, lots Q. II, Is. square
5I4s, 81.
Connecticut Avenue HighIands-GeorEe j.
EasterdAy ct al. trustees. to The Connec.
ticut Avenue Highlands Company lot 8
block 8. 800.
Potomac HeiEhts-Potomao Heights Land
Company to l.. T. Brown, lots 81 3s, 80
square Ii4s. and lots Is and 10. square llSO
$40 (stamps $3.50.
North Columbia Heights-Edsar l. ThomaI
ct ux. to Joseph A. and Anna L. Mendeison
lot 80, block g. $40.
Thirteenth street northeast, between r and 7
streets-V. Clyde Warren ct al. TO John T
Crowley, lot 81, square 1907. $40.
Addition to Brookland-James A. Greene O
al. trustees, to George M. Sharp. lot q
square 40i3. so.
sl2 and si4 Delaware avenue southwest-Le,
ID. Miner ct ux. TO r. Olivia johnson, 10
7, square W. OF si5, so.
The Washington times., 1916-11-10
ROLE
NOT FOR LANSING
Secretary Of State Believes
Wilson viii Take Oath on
March 3.

Secretary OF State Lansing said today
he does not expect to be President Of
these United States March 4. He said II
In answer to a question based on the
fact that March Is Sunday. which
would hardly be used by President Will
son for an inaugural day and might
make q President pro tenn necessary IL
the inaugural were delayed till Monday,
March 5. The Secretary of State didn't
explain, except to say he had given the
subject some thought, and was convinced
of one thing-he isn't going to be called
on to assume the highest executive role
even for one day, though he'd be the
man II any substitute were required.
There Is this way out Of the situation.
II was said at the State Department:
President Wilson could take the oath of
office Saturday. March 3, and 20 through
the other inaugural ceremonies on Mon
day-reviewing the big parade and max
ing the customary speech at the Cap
itOl
The Washington times., 1916-11-10
SANITARY HOUSING co.
DECLARES A DIVIDEND
Annual Meeting of Semi-Philan-
thropic Organization is Held.

Directors OF the Washington sani-
tary Housing Company. meeting at
the office of the American Security
and Trust Company, recently, declar-
ed the regular semi-annual dividend
OF 2h per cent.
The meeting was the first gathering
Of the board presided over by Dr.
George NJ. Kober. elected in May to
NIL the vacancy caused by the death
of Gen. George NJ. Sternberg.
The Washington Sanitary Housing
Company Is i-philanthropic
project, designed to meet the hous-
Ing needs of unskilled laborers.
George S. Wilson, secretary. report
ed that stock had sold during the
past six months to the amount of
$4,000. making the total amount Is:
sued to date $f7s,600. The authorized
capital Is 100000.
Charles j. Bell reported that the
reserve fund, established to cover
future losses from depreciation of
buildings, now amounts to $l7,04.
A statement from the board says:
"The company has built abut fifty
two-family flats which are rented
at a price barely sufficient to cover
the interest on the, investment and
provide reasonable sinking fund
to cover depreciation. 1t has vacant
ground upon which ten more houses
will be built to accommodate twen-
ty families when sufficient funds be-
come available"
The Washington times., 1916-11-10
FAVORS PURCHASE
Of V|CKERS GUNS

Immediate purchase OF 1900 Vickers
machine guns Is recommended in the
report OF the special machine gun
board. which was given out by Sec
retarv of War Baker today.
Should a limited quantity of ma
chine guns be required before the
Vickers guns can be obtained the
board recommends procurement Of
the required number from the Lewis,
Vickers, and Colt factories.
The board reached the general con-
clusion that the Vickers machine
rife has been developed to a more re-
liable state of efficiency than any Of
the other rifles tested using caliber
point thirty ammunition"
Secretary Baker appointed the
board. composed OF army, navy, and
Marine Corps officers and civilians,
"for the purpose of considering the
of res Ia Ss snq foy
the military service"