Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-12-31

miniature Christmas tree, lighted, for
a center piece. A big Christmas tree.
. radiantly decorated and illuminated
for the happy occasion, stood on the
stage. Pleasing music. consisting Of
group of songs by the ladies' trio, Mrs.
McReynolds, Mrs. Rosene and Mrs.
Manville. and vocal solos by Mrs.
Randall were given.
The three ladies who greeted the
guests were Mrs. r. L. Nourse, Mrs.
H. n. Coffin and Mrs. George Collister.
The following ladies were asked to
pour: Mrs. A. A. Stansbury, Mrs. w.
Fl. Ridenbaugh, Mrs. ]. M. Haines.
Mrs. C. c. Anderson, Mrs. w. w.
Evans and Mrs. III. c. wyman.
The ladies who served were Mrs.
Axel Nixon. Mrs. II. E. Dalton, Mrs.
w. L. Schmelzel. Mrs Frank Johnesse.
Mrs. Allan Pride, and Mrs. w. E.
Evans.
Little Misses Bernce Wyman and
Alice Huston received the guests at
the door.
Fully 900 ladies called during the af-
ternoon and about two-thirds of these
remained for the lecture
Miss Edna Collister and Miss Henri
eta Johnson were charming young
buds who presided at the flower
decorated table where sherbet was
, served. Mrs. McClear, president OF
the club, introduced DR.. Munro In a
graceful speech, which also expressed
the high esteem in which Mrs. Pierce
was held by the members.
| Mrs. Dougherty, wife of the newly
elected secretary Of state, was the
guest Of Mrs. George Steele. wife of
Idahos insurance commissioner; and
a former club member. Mrs. A. NJ.
Bryan. now of Moscow. was present
also as the guest of Mrs. w. b. Ly-
| man.
! DIR. Munro's address was calculated
to make his listeners feel the greatness
of the American nation and the high
standard of its ideals. Hearing him
one could only desire to be a better
American. a more useful citizen.
Altar Society.
| The Altar Society Of st. Johns Ca
thedral viii meet Wednesday after
noon at $50 in st. Johns hail. The
installation of officers will take place.
Society Personals.
| Dorman Johnson, who spent the
Christmas holidays with his mother.
Mrs. r. r. Johnson. in Boise. returned
| to Twin Falls on Wednesday morning.
F. +. johnson will return to Boise
from his eastern trip on the morning
of Jan. 2.
| Mrs. Grace NJ. Stevens. who has
been visiting her mother. Mrs. Morgan,
and her sister, Mrs. George M. Snow.
returned on Thursday evening to her
home in Blackfoot. Mrs. Stevens was
accompanied by her son, Sprague.
Mr.. Loren Marts, who has been
visiting his sister. Mrs. Bertha Nc
CLAIM. has returned to his home at Des
Moines, Iowa.
Mrs. @. w. Fletcher visited the
family Of Mayor Fred Boyes Of Cald-
well Thursday.
Pliny Arnold of Boise is one of the
many who are home from school du-
ties for the holidays.
Miss Marie Beatty is home from FL
Ter, where she teaches school, for the
holiday visit.
Miss Della Eichelberger, who teaches
at Mora. is spending the holidays with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. V. Eieh-
elberger.
Miss Meryl Violin. who teaches at
Rupert. is among the holiday home
corners.
Mr.. Harold B. Clark, who was law
clerk in the supreme court, has re-
signed and gone to Spokane to visit
his parents. Mr.. Clark will open
law office in Seattle.
Misses Martha and Lois Rice.
daughters Of Judge John G. Rice of
Caldwell. are weekend visitors at the
Broxon home, where they are tho
| guests of Miss Lucille Broxon.
Miss Ina Fletcher. who has been
teaching at Mccall. is spending tho
holidays with her mother, Mrs. G. W.
| Fletcher.