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Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-03-26
Beautiful Ball.

The mosque was the scene OF most
beautiful private ball Monday even
ing, when 200 society people were in
Nited to meet the Misses Laura and
Margaret Shoup, Mrs. Eoff's charming
guests. Frank H. Parsons and Mrs.
Parsons and Mrs. Eoff We're the host
and hostesses. The big ball room was
gay with the Shrine colors, red pre-
dominating. Palms banked the walls
and were on the stage whore the or
chestra was placed Red Japanese Ian
terms yelled the lights softly and red
candles were used on the punch table
which was further decorated with ore
son grape leaves. In the supper room
down stairs the decorations were all in
pink. The square. central table with
its silver service. eandelabra with pink
shaded candles and vases Of pink snap
dragons and ferns was very dainty and
spring like. The several smaller ta-
bles Of oblong shape were also deeorat-
ed in pink snapdragons and ferns, and
lighted with pink shaded candles. Beau
tiful gowns were worn by the ladies.
Miss Laura Shoup was in blue taffeta
and white lace and Miss Margaret
wore blue and pink striped MORE COM
bined with white chiffon Mrs. Eoff
was in lavender and white brocade
with violets. The honor guests wore
pink and white sweet peas.
Mrs. Parsons was In white charmeuse
with trimmings of rhinestones and
pearls and wore pink and white sweet
peas.
Daggett's music was never better
and when the orchestra played the
waltz Aloha, many warm words of
praise were heard The Virginia Reel
was one of the most enjoyable of the
dances. The ladies' who poured were
Mrs, Ridenbaugh, Mrs. Cobb, Mrs
Steinmeier. Mrs. Mccalla. Mrs. Maxey
and Mrs. Turkey.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-03-26

The art and travel department met
at the club house Monday week, Mrs
Parker presiding. Mrs. Phelps gave a
very interesting talk on American mu-
sieians. beginning with the early colon
iaI days when psalm-singing in the
churches was practically the only music
heard in public, and following the evo-
luton OF music through the centuries
to the present time, dwelling briefly
on the various composers and music
ians of note and giving outlines of the
life and work OF those who today are
dear to the hearts of Americans, as
Foster, Mason, Mcdowell, Nevin, Cad
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-03-26

man, Beach. Thomas, Sousa and others.
Mrs. Phelps sang From the Land Of
the Sky Blue Water" by Cadman. and
"Ah Love. for a Day" by Beach, ae-
companied on the piano by Miss Watts.
who also delighted the audience with
her artistic rendering of Improvisation,
Will O. the Wisp, Midsummer and Mid
winter. By Mcdowell.
Miss Himrod gave most compre
hensive discourse on Painters u
Western Life" speaking first of thost
who have won national fame BY ther'
realistic de1ineations of frontier life in
the west, foremost among whom are
Russell, Remington, Bush, sehrevo-
vogel. Course. Bumenschein. Dnntin
and Leigh. also mentioning local artists
who have found many Idaho scenes
worthy Of reproduction In the courseI
OF her talk. Miss Himrod exhibited
copies OF several pictures from the art
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-03-26
CLUB GLEANINGS

Columbian Club Calendar.
The art and travel department Of the
Columbian club will meet at the club
house Monday at 2:30 D. m.
Program:
spirit of America 6book review
Mrs. H N. Clark.
Reading "Humoresque" Cfrom Van
Dykes Unknown ouantity.'O by vio-
let Zimmerman.
Accompaniment
Piano - 'sHumoresaue" CDvoraxl
Hazel Buis.
Est, Gaudens and His Contenpora-
ries." Mrs. Bradley Sheppard.
Hostesses--Mrs. Nixon. Mrs. Graveley.
Mrs. Page and Mrs. Frazer.
The public, service department of the
Columbian club viii meet at the club
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-03-26
Edited by Mrs. ). c. Green.

Enean CheValet Club.
The Encan Chevalet club was enter
tanned by Mrs. ]. B. Carpenter and Mrs.
Armstead at the home of the former.
The four-course luncheon was served
at three small tables, each table dec
GRATED in different flowers, one in sweet
peas. one In violets and one in sweet
alyssum with ferns. The favors, place
cards and tallies correspondent in col
ors with the flowers. Mrs George
williams won the prize for the after
noon. The next meeting will be with
Mrs. Brough with Mrs. Dean Driscon as
hostess, Saturday, April s.
Wedding Anniversary.
Wednesday afternoon Mrs. r. IA.
Geiger, 1919 Warm Springs avenue. en-
tertained about 80 ladies at a pleasant
kensinRton. The house was pretty with
decorations OF fragrant spring flowers
and ferns. The neighbors discovered
that the party was being given on the
wedding anniversary of the hostess,
and, in consequence, Mrs. Geiger re-
ceived a number of beautiful presents.
Refreshments were served. the hos
tess being assisted by Mrs. L. A. Kali
bus and Mrs. Morton Mason.
Mrs. Sisson's Art Work.
The Star Mirror Of Moscow. under
date of March %, has the following to
say of Mrs. Sisson's fine collection of
pictures, now on exhibition in Moscow
The First Annual Art Exhibition
under the auspices of the faculty wom-
nc 81, - Ill
who have attended. The pictures are
the work Of Mrs. Edward o. Sisson and
have recently come from the Panama
Pacific exposition, where they have
been exhibited. The pictures are main
~ landscapes, both of scenery in Eu-
rope and in America, IA of the 90 be-
ing Idaho scenes.
THE exhibition was opened last Sat-
urday afternoon and will continue for
the next 10 days. The Faculty Wom-
ems club served tea in the home eco
Monies rooms on the opening day when
about hundred people attended Mrs
Angel poured tea and was assisted
by Mrs. Holiday, MRS. Downing and
Mrs. Du Priest. Miss Hyde and Miss
Leeby served. This made a very
pleasant afternoon for all the visitors
Edward o. sisson gave short talk,
explaining the subjects Of the pic
lures and their artistic values.
"The ladies' rest room on the third
floor Of the Administration building is
being used as the gallery and is open
every afternoon from z until o'clock
Special attention Is called to the fact
that the exhibition will be open next
Sunday afternoon In order to allow
those who are unable to attend during
the week chance to visit the exhibi-
ton.
TT is the plan OF the club TO join the
American Federation of Arts and thus
attain the best American art This fed
GRAFTON assemblies large collections OF
paintings and sends them to various
places. BY becoming member OF this
federation, the women will be able to
obtain these treveling exhibitions fol-
the uniVersity"
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-03-26
The Elson Prints.

A collection Of the beautiful Bison
prints will be exhibited from Wednes-
day afternoon, March % to the even
ing of April at the high school build
ing. These pictures are well worth
viewing as they are faithful reproduc-
lions OF the originals. The pupils Of the
grades and high school are selling the
tickets from house to house and all the
money raised will be used for buying
pictures for the schools. Tickets are
only 10 cents. There will be 200 re-
productions OF famous pictures, a few
in color.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-03-26
Mrs. Warner Reeevsrina.

Mrs. M. L. Warner OF Thunder city,
who has been very i'll at st. AIphonsus
hospital for ten weeks, is now so far
recovered as to be taken to the home
Of her parents, United States Marshal
T, b. Martin and Mrs. Martin, where
she is convalescing. Mrs. Warmers
long confinement in the hospital was
caused by an accident sustained in
falling seven feet through cellar way
Her whole weight was precipitated
upon one Of her feet crushing that
member into bruised mass and lac
Grating the flesh of the leg. Mrs.
Warmers many friends are rejoicing
that she has recovered almost fully
from what might have caused the loss
OF her life as blood poisoning was
greatly feared for some time,
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-03-26
Richard and Jane Sellers
Birthday Party.

Little Jane Sellers and her brother.
little Richard Sellers, celebrated their
fourth and sixth birthdays respectively
on Saturday afternoon at the home Of
their parents. A merry group of little
friends aided Master Richard and Miss
Jane In making the day as full of frol-
icsome fun as only children can. Two
big birthday cokes scintiilating with
lighted pink candles in rosebud hold
ers were wonderful to the vision of
the wee folk. There were two tables.
both beautifully decorated with pink
carnations and ~ guests sat at each
table. The favors were tiny pink candy
baskets filled with pink candies. All
the children wore little pink paper
hats. which gave the party a particu-
larly gay effect. A peanut hunt with
plenty of prizes and other childhood
games completed the joyous event
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-03-26
via Flower Hunt.
Visitor Enjoys Idaho Hills.

Miss stowell, from Birmingham. Ala,
sister Of Mrs. Sisson. who has been
visiting the sisson home for several
weeks. enjoyed ON Friday a glimpse OF
Idaho's nearby hills and gulches, where
wild flowers now abound. Mrs. Slsson
accompanied her.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-03-26
Section Of Wonan's Auxiliary Meets,

Section Of Woman's Auxiliary Meets.
There will be q meeting of the Second
section Of the Woman's Auxiliary Of St
Michaers every Wednesday afternoon
from 8 to o'clock, taking up the study
Of the church work in mission fields.
The last week the section met at Miss
sonna's and the subject was Africa"
The section will hold the next meeting
at Mrs. b. w. Walkers and it will last
from to o'clock.
Brazil" will form the topic, with the
history, geography and customs Of the
country.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-03-26
publio Invited To View PaIntlnas.

Mrs. Helfrlch OF the Helfrich studios
in the Empire building extends cor
dial invitation to the public to call and
inspect the collection OF pictures and
.colored plates for porcelain decoration
which are shown by Miss Jeanne Stew
art, noted keramic artist and writer
for art periodically.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-03-26
Mrs. Sol Hutton Returns Home.

Mrs. Sol Hutton of Moscow paid
her mother, Mrs. Soma, a flying visit
about ten DAYS ago, meeting her sis
ter, Mrs. Stoutemeyer. also, who had
just returned from Washington, d. G..
and then left Sunday for her home in
Moscow.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-03-26
Mrs. Grunbaum's Luncheon.

Mrs. Grunbaum entertained in COM
pliment to the Misses Shoup at a
luncheon on Wednesday for IL. The
table was spring-like with deep pink
tulips and tall candles Of the same
shade.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-03-26
DANCING Clubs Popular.

The Half Hour club. which meets on
Thursday evenings at the Columbian
club hall, and the Monday Night club,
meeting each week in private home,
are pleasant social events. which are
popular each week. The Balboa club
has taken up all the new dances of
which the Balboa itself is a most pop
ular dance. This club meets at Moose
hall and all three Of these are under
the supervision OF Miss Harris.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-03-26
Free Lecture on "Madama Butt

Free Lecture on "Madama Butterfly
A cordial invitation is extended to
all those interested In music to attend
the lecture to be given by Miss Judith
Watts on ''dadama Butterfly" Tues
day evening, at $3.50 o'clock in Column
bian club hall. corner Of Ninth and
Franklin streets. This Mcclure is de-
signed to familiarize people with the
modern Italian form OF opera espe-
ciaily as exemplified by Puccini. There
will be no admission fee, whatever.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-03-26
?. z. .. wan Meet.

Chapter A. P. E. o.. will meet Tues
day at 2:S0 p. m. at the home of Mrs.
j. G. H. Graveley. 1t will be Indian
Day. and the program is in charge of
Mrs. Miles and Mrs. Meholin. Mrs.
Mckinney is chairman Of the refresh
ment committee.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-03-26
Mrs. plokInson,s Eastern rrIp.

Mrs. Dic<lnson's Eastern Trip.
Mrs. o. H. Dickinson returned a few
days ago from an interesting trip east,
during which Chicago, Montreal. Bos-
ton, New York and many other eastern
points were visited. Mrs. Dickinson
also visited Wellesley, Harvard. Cor
nell and other educational institutions,
and spent much time with her daugh-
ter, Averyl, who is at Wellesley college.
The Misses Dorothy and Mildred Faris.
Gertrude Fraser, Katherine Balderston,
who graduates this year, Margaret Die
trich and Aliine caskey are other Boise
girls also in attendance at Wellesley.
The Boston Conservatory of Music
has from Idaho the Misses Sarah
Cakes, Violet Cherry and Marie Davis.
Mrs. Dickinson visited with Mrs.
Joe PIaisted, who lives in suburb Of
Boston.
THE prosperity of the east is sim
ply wonderful" said Mrs. Dickinson.
Factories are going day and night
everywhere Everybody is buying.
House help is almost unprocurabie. No
idle men are seen anywhere" Mrs.
Dickinson insists that the west VIII
soon feel this wave of prosperity COM
ing and Idaho Will receive its share
of the benefit. While business condi-
rtions were so good it was extremely
cold there, however. with snow and
ice. Idaho climate is beautiful and
warm as compared TO the raw snow and
ice-chilled climate Of the east" said
Mrs. Dickinson, who is very happy to
be back in Boise again.
People in the east are induiring about
the west, and are greatly interested in
Idaho. Mrs. Dickinson met the presi-
dent of Wellesley college, Miss Pen
dIeton, who had just returned from a
trip to the coast and Texas, where she
met Professor Meek. who is principal of
the san Antonio, Tex, schools.
Mrs. Dickinson took some fashion
notes ON her journey also. THE styles
are extremely pretty" she said. with
very full skirts, panniers. plenty OF
trimming on the hips and hats with the
flowers standing straight up as II
growing from a flower pot"
One interesting experience was when
the narrator saw Pavlowa and the
wonderful Russian ballet. In this con >
nection Mrs. Dickinson remarked. THE
theater business il doing immensely
we'll, tickets having to be ordered two
and three days In advance in order to
secure seats
Mrs. Dickinson feels that II Boise
people will only stop talking "hard
times" and simply get to work and
cease the habit OF attacking the peo-
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-03-26
house TUESDAY At ESQ .. m.

The general meeting OF the Column
bian club will be held at the club
house Saturday at $50 p. m. Pro-
gram in charge Of the public service
department.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-03-26
Mountain View Club.

The Mountain View club met at the
pretty country home of Mrs. ], A..
Johnston Friday. The hostess served
delicious refreshments. A very pleas
ant afternoon was enjoyed by the
ladies. The next meeting will be with
Miss Price, April 81.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-03-26
Linser Longer Gard Club.

the home of Mrs. w. 8. Oakley, 1908
North Sixteenth street, on Friday
afternoon. Five hundred was played
and Mrs. B. r. Montgomery captured
the prize Delicious refreshments
were served
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-03-26
Now Is the Time for You to Select.
Your New Spring Suit

Whether you're to pay $500. $1,000. $500 or up
to $45O0 our assortments complete and offer
their widest field for choice Spring is here and you
can put your new Suit Immediately and get full
seasons wear There many different styles. fash
Toned from gaberdines popn serge Poiret twill and
tatfeta. In navy. tan, black. green and the new
checks IN al sizes. including plenty Of the large ones
to A.
Apnr., o,o - -.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-03-26
For the Misses shoup.

Mrs. Henry Falk and Mrs. Stein
meier were hostesses at a bridge tea
at the home of the latter on Thursday
in honor of the Misses Shoup. Red
and yellow tulips were used In the
decorations. Mrs. Falk and Mrs. Stein
meier have invitations out for another
bridge tea on Tuesday.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-03-26
New pIractor for Choir.


Miss Larsen, a talented and accom-
plished musician. has taken the posi-
ton of choir director in the First Meth
opening vocal studio in the Pinney
building. sItsla
opening a vocal studio in Boise.
Her musical training was received In
Chicago, voice under William Nelson
Burritt, who is now one of the leading
teachers of New York. and Mrs. o. l.
Fox. and Alfred Williams, musical d.
rector Of the Redpath Musical Bureau.
and piano under Herr Hans Won Sehil
Ter. Miss Larson for several years had
charge OF the voice department of
Morningside college. Sioux City, Ia,
and has also been engaged in Chau
tauqua work and has had much ex-
perience in teaching and public work.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-03-26
Pretty Dinner Party.

Pretty Dinner Party.
Among the several dinner parties
given to Rose Faust. who left last
week for New York. was the charm
ingly appointed green and white din
ner given by Mr.. and Mrs. Brandt at
Brands grill The favors were Jap
anese lucky dogs" and after dinner
all the guests went to the Strand.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-03-26

pie who are trying to develop the nat
uraI resources of the state, prosperity
will surely come.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-03-26

was Refreshments were served at
1880 O'CLOCK.
University Club Entertainment.
The University club enjoyed an in
formal evening Saturday at the Com
mercLal club. entertaining the wives
and friends OF the members. read
Ing by MeCready Sykes was the prin-
cipal feature of the evening. Refresh
ments were served after the program.
BRANDED Burnett,
A pretty home wedding was solemn
lied at the home Of the brides parents
in South Boise on Wednesday evening
at 9 o'clock, the Rev. r. B. Wright Of
ficiating, when Miss Alison Barbara
Burnett became the wife of Arthur
Henry BRANDED OF Boise.
Mr.. BRANDED, brother of the bride
groom was the best man. Miss Hugg
was the bridesmaid.
The happy couple stood under a
white floral bell to be married, and
beautiful spring flowers and greenery
decorated the rest OF the house.
The bride wore a beautiful wedding
gown of white taffeta and lace and
carried a shower bouquet of bride roses
The bridesmaid was also in a hand
some silk gown. An elaborate wedding
banquet of which the wedding cake was
pretty feature was served to the 40
guests.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-03-26
New Dresses Moderately Priced
$500. $3.50, $3.50

At these moderate exceptionally good looking
assortment of silk dresses Only shown 10
the choosing is not confined to few crepe
tae de chine taffe and
with arng skirts and clevery coors Of navy rose
tam green Copenhagen wseria a. You
will think they're worth than price See them
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-03-26
Interest In Grand Opera Grows.

Interest in the Boston Grand opera
continues unabeted and the greatest
audience of music lovers which the
Pinney ever held will gather on the
evening Of April 4, to listen and be en-
tertained. The curtain will rise at 8
o'clock sharp, and everyone should be
on time, ready to enjoy every phase
of the evening. The chair seats in
the gallery have been sold. leaving for
Monday the several upper rows. where
some think the music is even better
than on lower floor. The swan
dance by Pavlowa is considered one
Of the most beautiful Of the sentiment
al dances in the repertoire Of the great
dancer. The Pavlowa Gavotte will be
another famous dance.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-03-26
Miss Saunders Writes
From. Georgia.

Miss Saunders. formerly superin-
tendent Of st. Luke's. writes from At
ianta, Ga, that she is very much
pleased with her new work in that
city, that conditions are favorable and
everyone co-operates heartily in fur
thering this great philanthropic work
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-03-26

1HE coming of the Boston Grand
Opera company to Boise on
the evening of April /, con-
n tinues to be the chief topic of
conversation In society. ALI
circles, musical and otherwise, are
stirred by the keenest enthusiasm con-
corning the great entertainment with
which Boise is to be favored on the
evening of April /, with the curtain
rising promptly at 8 o'clock.
Old time opera goers, the first
nighters" in particular, are beginning
to sense again the half forgotten de-
light of evenings with famous artists
in great musical centers, and to these
the opera will bring memories. To
others it will be revelation of the
beautiful in music and the poetry of
motion. For Pavlowa, the Russian
danseuse, whose fame encircles the
world. there is not one lover of the
art OF dancing in Idaho who will not
be filled with joy at the prospect of
seeing the wonderful dancer The
evening of April l presents the OPP
portunity of a lifetime and many will
be here to accept it. The local society
events have been largely composed of
TOT L4lB MISSES I-duEd anu 4AaA
garet Shoup.
The week opened with the beautiful
dancing party given for these charm
ing visitors Monday evening at the
mosque by MIR. and Mrs Frank Par
sons and Mrs. Eoff. After that al
most every day has had some form Of
entertainment for them, and number
of events will be given this week by
their friends. The first of the high
school parties was given by the Soph
ignores in the gymnasium, Friday
evening from to If o'clock.
.
Wild Flower Hunt.
Mrs Brasie invited q dozen friends
C'The Walkers') to meet the Misses
Shoup on Friday In a quite informal
way for climb to Table Rock which
included wild flower hunt. AS the
guests of honor are walkers themselves
the afternoon was most enjoyable. The
tired but happy group returned with
bouquets OF the beautiful wild flowers.
and were refreshed by a fragrant cup
OF tea at the Brasie home as they chat
ted around the table, which bore a
centerpiece of purple Wilcoxiana, the
small flower peculiar to Idaho.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-03-26

CONTINUED on Page seven.o
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-03-26
PIeasant Dinner Party.

Mrs. c. A. Barton entertained at a
pleasant dinner party OF eleven covers
Friday evening. The table was pretty
with red tulips and red shaded
candles.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-03-26
Wedding Anniversary.

Thursday evening Mr. and Mrs.
Breckenridge entertained at dinner in
honor of their seventeenth wedding an
niversary. Those present were Mr..
and Mrs. Ford. Mr.. and Mrs. Adolph
Bahler, Mrs. Settler, Miss Green, Mr..
Robert Ford, George Bahler and
Charlie and Josephine Breckenridge.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-03-26
Tuesday Musical.

The last two meetings of the Tues
day musical were devoted to American
composers: vocal and instrumental
numbers by Chadwick. Mcdowell,
Margaret Lang. Carpenter and other
Americans were given. At the first
meeting Mrs. Turkey played charmingly
two of her original compositions. At
the next meeting there will be a Schu-
mann program and the musical will be
given at the home of Mrs. c. A. Bar
ton on Warm Springs avenue.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-03-26
Relief Corps ENTERTAINERS.

AA@it2t @~A 80 @-htA1h NetfEIAs
The woman's Relief Corps enter
tained in honor OF the comrades and
corp members at a birthday social
Tuesday afternoon. There were 16
birthdays among the members in the
last three months. There were "a
friends and members present. Lovely
refreshments were served by those
having a birthday at this time and a
good social time was enjoyed.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-03-26
commsneer Club.

commencer Club.
The Commencer club will meet a
the home OF Mrs. John Mitchell Oh
Wednesday. After the / o'clock lunch
con auction bridge win be played.