Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-03-31

I Mrs. Lador !. higgs has gone 70
Portland 10 pass the week end and Is
the guest Of relatives.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry II. vandervert
were hosts Tuesdsy 2rveuing for de-
lightful dinner party at their home.
435 North Winter street.
The affar which was planncd in
honor Of DR.. Richard \. Avison. ON
the occasion Of his birthday anniver.
sarv was also in celebration Of the
hosts twenty second wedding anniver-
sarv and Mrs. Vandervert 5 birthday.
The table was prettily adorned with
yellow daffodils and the rooms were at
tractive with pussy willow and bril-
liant Oregoa grape.
Later the dinner party was augment
ed by a dozen more guests and the ev-
ening was pleasantly whiled away with
music.
Solos were sung by Alfred Sehram,
C. II. Epley and John w. Todd, and
Mrs. Ronald {. Glover gave reading.
The hostess was assisted by her small
daughter and her niece, Miss Sadie
Prettyman OF Portland.
For dinner Mr.. and Mrs. Wander
vert = quests were: Rev. and Mrs. Av-
ison, Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred A. Sehram,
Mr.. and Mrs. Ronald G. Glover, Mr..
and Mrs. Walter w. Winslow and Mr..
and Mrs. John W. Todd.
Joining the party later in the even
ing were: Mr.. and Mrs. U. G.. Boyer,
Mr.. and Mrs. j. A. Mills. Mr.. and Mrs.
Clyde o. Rice, DIR. and Mrs. II. G. Ep-
ley, Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar f. Price, Mrs
l.. X Page, Mrs. Ida l.. Niles and Miss
Gussie Niles.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rov Richardson motor
ed to Portland yesterday for the day
and were accompanied by Mr.. and Mrs.
Clyde L. johnson.
A delightful evening of $500" was
enjoyed Thursday at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Clyde +, Johnson, when they
entertained the T. A. n. o. club com
posed of a congenial group of married
folk.
Five tables of cards were arranged
in rooms effectively and appropriately
adorned with flags. The refreshments
also were carried out in a patriotic
color scheme and the hostess was as
sisted by Mrs Edward Gillingham and
Mrs. Frank Ward.
High card honors were captured by
Frank Ward while the prize for the
lowest score was awarded to Paul John
son.
Circling the tables with the club
members were Mr. and Mrs Edward
Gillingham, Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Simp-
son and Mr.. and Mrs. Paul johnson.
Miss Norah Whitaker. bride-elect
Of J. C. Lewis of Portland, was the
honor guest yesterday at a delightful
miscellaneous shower given at her home
1870 South High street.
The guests were a few friends of
the honOree and she was showered with
an array of pretty gifts. Later the af-
ternoon was rounded out with refresh
ments
Those gathering for the affair we're:
Mrs. NJ Shaver, Mrs. H. Gibbs, Miss
M. Shaver, Mrs. E. Chapman, Mrs. G.
Richmond, Mrs. M. Curtis, Mrs, A,
Lowry, Miss M. Mortenson, Mrs. j.
Kooreman, Mrs. j. Arenz, Mrs. G..
Gray, Mrs. d. Coovert Mrs. X. Walk
er, Mrs G. Wildridge, Miss A. SEQ
veil, Mrs. C. Pemberton.
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DR.. and Mrs. F. II, Thompson went
to Portland today to attend the launch
ing of the Northwest Steel company 5
new steel ship "The Vesterglide, . and
will be the guests of DIR. Thompson S
brother-in-law, Charles Bowles, who is
associated with the company.
The North Salem Woman S club held
a meeting several days ago at the home
of Mrs p. f. GRADER on North Church
street.
A general discussion of The Girl Hon
or Guard society and Red Cross work
Of America, was followed by program
including, instrumental solo, Malcolm
GRADER; reading, Poverty Flat =
(Bret Harte), Miss Blanche Drake;
vocal solo, Miss Ruby Welch;; instru-
mental selection, Miss Margery Min
ton.
The exquisite cantata, "The Lord,
Light and Love, by Julian Edwards,