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Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-02-11
Masquerade Social.

The masquerade social given by the
Knights and Ladies of Security We'd
nesday proved to be one of the most
successful events OF the season
Prizes were awarded Mrs. N. r. Haney
best character representation, Lib
erty.' Mr.. Johnson. best comic. Punch
was served throughout the evening
Breach's orchestra furnished excellent
music. This affair marks the beginning
OF similar social events to come.
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Washington Tea Party to be Given.
The membership Of the st. Johns
Altar society met last Wednesday aft
ernoon In the cathedral hall. the turn
out being most gratifying.
The president of the society, Mrs.
Adolph Schneider. gave q most inter-
esting talk descriptive Of the churches
she visited during her recent stay in
California. notably among them being
the chapel of st. Rita. The next gath
ering for tea will be distinguished as
a Washington Tea Party which will be
given on Tuesday afternoon. Feb. 20,
when the following ladies will be hos
tesses: Mesdames Schneider, Lynch,
Rlnehardt. Neitzel. Stole, Wardell and
c. L. Hummel. Ten new members
Joined the Altar society at this meet
ing. namely Mesdames Erder. Jordan,
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-02-11
Complimentary Valentine Party.

Valentine party on the evening Of the
14th wednesday, by the League of
Catholic Women in st. Johns hall.
There will be dancing and Tompkins'
orchestra will play.
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Pretty kensinston.
Mrs. Paul Holt was a hostess of the
week at pretty kensinston on Tues
day afternoon, entertaining a few la
dies Pink carnations were the flow.
ers used In the table decoration.
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Commencsr Club Entertains.
Mrs. Stotts entertained the Common
Ger club very charmingly on Jefferson
street Wednesday afternoon at her
home on Jefferson street, A color
scheme Of yellow, quite springlike in
effect, was carried out in daffodil..
Mrs. Chester Scott won the first prize
and Mrs. Stott; the second. Mrs. The
odore Johnson will be the next hostess.
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Happy Day Club Dance.
The Happy Day club gave a delight
full dance Friday evening at the home
of Ralph Davis. A buffet supper was
served.
Juvenile Valentine Party.
The postponed holiday bell, which
Miss Harris juvenile class In dancing
was to have given has been merged int
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-02-11

Honorins Mrs. Teresa N. Graham.
Mrs. McCalla presided at beautiful
luncheon Thursday given in honor 6:
Mrs. Teresa NJ. Graham of Occur
d'Alene. Pink and white snap dragons
decorated the table.
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Sewing Club Meets.
The Sewing club. composed of the
same IL members with which 1t was
formed two years ago, was entertained
by Mrs. Archie Lake Friday week at
her home. The decorations were pink
and white carnations. Refreshments
were served. Mrs. Ernest Noble will
entertain the club next time.
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Complimentary Valentine Party.
In compliment to the young people
of st. Johns parish will be the pretty
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-02-11

the Valentine party on the 18th of this
month. Parents and friends of the
children are invited.
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Visitor Returns to Portland.
Mrs. s. Baum, who has been the
guest of her sister, Mrs. Charles L.
Kahn. left for her home in Portland
Saturday week. Mrs. BauE; was ex-
tensively entertained while in Boise.
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Red Cross Memembership
Increases Largely.
That the membership Of the Red
Cross society in Boise has increased
largely Is the report Of Mrs. B. S
Howe, chairman of the membership
committee. who expresses the hope that
1t will continue to grow larger every
day. Mrs. Howe secured the total num-
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-02-11

M. o. n. Club Entertained.
Miss Velma Axe entertained the M.
o. II. club Monday evening at the home
of her sister, Mrs. r. w. Bucknell. Re-
freshments were served.
m. o. n. Dance.
A dance will be given by the NJ. o.
H. club on the evening of Feb. 16 at
the hall on the corner of Seventh and
Idaho streets.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-02-11

Susan .. Anthony Banquet.
The annual Susan b. Anthony ban
quet will be given Feb. Is In the Hotel
Owyhee. under tho auspices Of the
Council Of Women Voters. Gentlemen
are invited and the toasts will include
subjects Of official interest at the pre-
sent time. There will be no solicita-
ton for tickets which are for sale at
the Owyhee or by members Of the
Council Of Women Voters until Feb, IA,
Wednesday.
Dudaeek Olson.
pretty wedding took place at the
home of Bishop George w. Lewis OF
the Church Of Latter Day Saints, Mon
day evening at 1880 o'clock, when Miss
Katie Olson of Ovid. Bear Lake
county and Frank G. Dudacels Of Boise
were married. They will make their
home In Boise.
Shrinsrs' Ball.
The Shriners' ball Friday evening al
the Mosque was beautiful affair. The
hall was decorated with the Shrine
emblems, flags and palms. The punch
table was in red carnations and en-
blems of the order. The grand march
was led by the potentate. Franklin
Coats and Mrs. Coats and followed by
Past Potentatcs DIR. and Mrs. Jessup
George Huebener and Miss Morrow
Mr.. and Mrs Wayland. Mr.. and Mrs
B. e. Hyatt and Frank T. wyman and
Mrs. Wyman. These officers were fol-
1nWod hv ha br;v
ladies. An elaborate banquet was
served, with the table in red carna-
tions. Dance and supper favors and
streamers of the Shrine colors in the
grand march were pretty features
Tompkins orchestra of nine pieces
furnished music OF delightful quality
More than 1876 couples were in attend
ance.
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Art Exhibition Society Event.
The exhibition OF original drawings
and paintings which will be held in
the Commercial club rooms and which
will include pottery and porcelain
metal jewelry and other art work will
be society event of special pleasure
on Friday evening when a reception
will be given to which all who are in
terested in encouraging the efforts OF
our state artists are invited. There
will be a program also. The pictures
will be hung on Wednesday forenoon
and may be viewed at any time, during
which the rooms are not occupied by
conventions or societies.
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Box Social.
The South Side Improvement club
will hold a box social at the. home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. G. E. Scutt Friday even
ing. to which all members and Their
friends are invited. Take Hillcrest
car and get off at the Manville stop
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Beautiful Song Recital.
Wednesday evening Mrs. Ida r
Adams presented three of her pupils
in song recital to a large audience
which taxed the Congregational church
to its greatest seating capacity. The
arrangement OF the exceptionally wei
selected program blended color and
variety into a pleasing unity. The pro-
gram was given by Miss Marie Colt
rell. DIR. Glase and Mrs. Fred Rosene
The accompaniment was by Mrs
| Adams.
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M. O. n. Club Entertained.
Miss Velma Axe entertained the M
o. II. club Monday evening at the home
of her sister, Mrs. r. w. Bucknell. Re-
freshments were served.
| N. o. n. Dance.
A dance will be given by the NJ. o
/ >1,,I, he UNol -
the hall on the corner of Seventh anc
lal n OF
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-02-11
Missionary Circle.

Inc "OH1anS MISSION circle Of the
First Baptist church held a very pleas
ant and profitable meeting Wednesday
in the east room of the church. Spe-
cial preparation had been given to the
program which was in charge of Mrs
VanL-oon.
The event as well as being the regu-
lar meeting. marked the anniversary OF
the Woman's Home Mission society
which was 40 years old and the Boise
I circle was organized Is years ago on
that day.
When the ladies assembled they were
asked If they had birthday In Feb
rnary. II they had not they were
given snapshot to read. The program
consisted of snapshots and photogra phs
from the home and foreign fields. The
room was tastefully decorated with the
American flags and a flag from every
nation which added greatly to the i'm
portance Of the occasion.
A large birthday cake was placed on
a table with 40 lighted candles on it.
Lincoln's favorite hymn was sung and
the splendid program brought to a
close.
The circle meets the first Wednesday
In each month and all ladies of L Q
church and congregation are cordially
invited. There was about 80 ladies
present. Mesdames Trawin and Sibley
were hostesses. assisted by Mesdames
AK, Bushnell and Taylor, who served
delicious refreshments.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-02-11
Parent Teacher Associations
and Mothers Congress Circles
"Hone and Schools
We work Together"

address all items Of above circles
to Mrs. John F. Baird. Meridian.
state press chairman Of the State
Congress Of Mothers).
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-02-11
Cole School.

Cole School.
The Parent Teachers association of
the Cole school held it's monthly meet
ing on Tuesday afternoon. The pro-
gram was of unusual interest and val
lie. The topic for the afternoon was
obedience" Mrs. Darling gave a most
instructive talk followed by excellent
papers by Mrs. Forkner and Mrs. Ku-l
persmith. A pleasing duet was given
by Marie Weaver and Edith Timer.
REGULATIONS from Annie Sirius and Fred
Shearer and songs from the seventh
and eighth grade girls were greatly APP
preciated. The next social meeting is
to be held early in March and will be
in charge of the men.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-02-11
CLUB GLEANINGS
the banquet hall where delicious re
frcshments were served.

the banquet hall where delicious re-
freshments were served.
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D. A. r. Meet.
Pioneer chapter, d. A. r., held its
regular February meeting with Mrs. j.
b. Morrow. There was large at
tendance and very interesting program.
Dr. Moody, member Of the legislature
from Bonner county. has made ex-
haustive researches with the history
ana itinerary of the Lewis and Clark
expedition across the country in 1906,
and he gave an intensely interesting
description Of his own tracing out
the path of their journey across north
ern Idaho
The annual Washington birthday
luncheon of the chapter will occur as
usual on the 22nd. This is the most
enjoyable gathering Of the daughters
during the year.
Mrs. Morrow was assister by Mrs
Ross and Mrs. Delano and coffee and
tea We're poured by Mrs. Russell and
Mrs. Mann.
Good Citizenship Club.
The Good Citizenship club held Its
regular meeting in the Carnegie hall
tuesday, Feb. 8, with a goodlS mum
Der OF members present and several
out OF town visitors. Tlpe session was
so full OF tie helpful and interesting
topics that the time was entirely toe
short. The regular study of American
government by Bryce Is taken up al
every meeting conducted by Mrs. Oil
yer Q. Young, president Of the state
federation.
Mrs. Sweeley of Twin Falls, wal
present and gave a splendid talk or
the loan scholarship fund, which thu
federated clubs are carrying on. Shs
explained this branch of the work In
UGH an interesting way that all pres.
ent became intensely interested In tn,
work. The slogan that is going ou
now is for more money for this fund
II the fund is INCREASED more boys ant
girls will have an opportunity foi
higher education
Harry Kessler in his splendid discus
| sion Of the initiative, referendum ant
recall as means of popular control
Drought out the good and weak point
Of his subject.
The clubs work Is along civic line
and every meeting is full of instruct
i've and helpful topics The regula
meetings are the first and third Tues
| days OF each month and all ladies ar
cordially invited.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-02-11

Eagle.
The Eagle Parent Teachers associa-
ton held it's regular meeting at the
school building Friday afternoon
The third, fourth and fifth grades
gave the following colonial program OF
motion song in costume, Coming
Through the Rye original composition
on "Old Glory by Floyd McClurg, a
three-act play depicting Life Around
the Fireside." Candle Making Day"
and George Washington's Party Re-
freshments were served in the newly
equipped lunch room to members and
friends.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-02-11
THE chiIdrsn's Mesa ps."

Tho ChiIdrsn's Message"
On Friday evening, Feb. 16. at the
high school auditorium, all the Par
ent- Teachers associations in the city
will unite in giving a program which
will illustrate the different depart
ments of work and study carried on by
the organization, child hygiene. baby
saving, home education, homo eco
Monies and country life. Children
from all the schools will take part in
the program. There will be no admis
sion fee, but a collection will be taken
for child welfare work.
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Salmon p. T. A.
The Parent Teachers association of
Salmon held a very interesting meet
ing. Jan. 30. The child labor law was
discussed by Superintendent Rand, E.
X. Abbott, chairman OF the board Of
trustees and Mayor Atkins.
The members Of the high school met
with the association and Edgar Neal.
president of the Good Citizenship OF
the high school gave a very interest
ing talk on the aims and purposes or
the club. Professor Don Casterlin
spoke in favor Of athletics in the high
school. Two pleasing musical numbers
were rendered.
At the business session, the asso-
citation decided to provide club room
for the high school students.
The officers are President, Mrs. A.
| r. Tage: first vice president, Mrs.
| Charles Norton: second vice president,
Superintendent Philip Rand: secretary,
Olive Kadlitz: treasurer Bessie Stroud.
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| Whittier Circle.
The Whittier Parent Teachers as
! ISOLATION met at the school building
| Friday afternoon. The subjects for
discussion were tho three Idaho laws
which affect the child's life. Mrs. John
Anderson led in the discussion on COM
pulsory school education, Mrs. w. H
Tyer on scientific temperance instruc-
ton in schools and Mrs. A. NJ. Condra
on mothers pensions. Every one pre-
sent took an active part. Little Mary
Slick and Catherine Sensenig played
piano selections. At the business SEES
sion, eight new members were added to
the roll.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-02-11

En0a00Ment Announced.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. Story Sheridan an
nounce the engagement of their daugh-
ter, Ethel Marie. to Lieutenant How
ard Kirk Lewis of the United States
navy. Lieutenant Lewis, who is at
present stationed In the city Of Wash
ington. is the son of Mr.. and MIS-. M.
GLewis of Moscow.
Evening star., 1917-12-30

sake Of the crown princes prestige with
the German people. II nothing more.
This system Of feeling ont allied Inei
win continue until German forces havt
munitions provided. when the greater
effort will come. Winter weather may bu
defer the general assault, but that y
viii come sooner or later II unQuestioned
In the meantime the allied commanders
are making every preparation to fnh1ci
the greatest possible number Of casual
ties on the enemy, for Germany needs
every available man during the next two
years II she Is to continue in the struggi<
that long.
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Despite the fact that they have lost
several divisions-cut up in the face OF
terrible italian fire
Fierce Fighting -Austro German
ON italian Front. ~ time their sttemn,
to press down into the Italian plains or
either side OF the River Brenta above
valstagna.
The Germans to the east Of the Brenta
are endeavoring to smash through the Sar
Lorenzo valley while the Austrians to the
west Of the river desire to penetrate
through the Francella valley. Week be-
fore last the Teutons brought seriou.
menace to bear in the region OF Monte
Asolone. which they took. but in sever
counter attacks during the latter part o.
the week and on last Monday and Tues
day the Italians regained their positions
on Monte Asolone, thereby lessening the
danger to their line in the whole Monte
Grappa sector.
In this particular region the Germans
have assembled great weight Of men ant
the chief German effort in future week,
Ii expected to be directed from this region
To the west of the Brenta on the
Asiago plateau section severe fighting
has been going on on Monte Vaibella
and Col Del Rosso. The German at
tacks have been followed Immediately
by tremendous Italian counter attacks
with the result that the fighting has
been almost continuous. The Germans
have made but slight gains in this
region.
1t now is declared to be the purpose
of the Teutonic commanders to cap
ture all the mountain heights before
winter weather precludes the further
advance. Up to the present, weather
conditions have worked against the
Italians. there being little snow. As a
result the Austrians and Germans have
been able to easily maintain their lines
of communication and move their
troops and guns almost at will. It may
be expected that the Teuton efforts
will come fast and furious in the next
two weeks. as they desire to escape the
hardshfps Of a winter In the mountains.
Evening star., 1917-12-30
Germans Keep Up
Preparations in West.

western front. German and Belgian
railway lines and roads are glutted with
steady streams of men and guns to be
used at some point in the west where
1t Is believed Won Hindenburg plans to
make his greatest offensive of the war.
Fully 100000 additional Germans and
allies will be used in this mad effort to
break through allied positions on the
western front and score a military VIC
tory Of great proportions and far
reaching effect. The economic neces-
stiles Of Germany make 1t imperative
that some great and successful opera
alton be attempted. The Germans evi-
IDENTIFY do not count on defeat though
undoubtedly a severe defeat after SO
much elaborate preparation will hasten
the day when the kaiser must forsake
his present policies. submit to peace
sibly surrender the reins of government
to kis subjects.
The French and British lines are be-
lieved Arm enough to Withstand any
sustained German endeavor. This Is
largely due to the fact that the French
and British already have assembled
vast stores of munitions and guns on
the western front. 1t ts admitted IN
some quarters that the Germans pos
sibly will have the majority Of soldiers
before spring. but the things most nee
essary to achieve victory-big guns and
iairplanes--the allies have preponder-
ance.
At many jpunctures during the present
war II has been stated that the aliies
chief purpose was to increase attritton IN
| the ranks Of German armies. This evil
IDENTIFY continues to be the policy and
German methods Of attack make 1t easier
!, to accomplish the desired goal OF kill
/ ing off the enemy than would be the
change their tactics. Massed formation
continues necessary from German
standpoint on the western front because
Iof the fact that but Few points offer
chance Of enveloplng tactics which the
Teutons would use were they given the
slightest chance.
| The Germans after having delivered a
number OF attacks against the British
have desisted in these and have engaged
only in raids against Gen. Haig's men,
The single exception has been . minor
attack near the Ypres-9taden railway,
where on a front Of TOO yards British pa
trolls were pressed back slightly.
| That the crown prince. who IL yet to win
military glory In the present struggle.
has not abandoned the fdea Of capturina
verdun Is evidenced by his attacks
against French positions in the region OF
Bezoncourt. Caurieres wood. Moronvil-
iiers, Douaumont and Chaume wood. Ere
| quent raids were followed by two Inn
portant attacks on Thursday which were
promptly scotched by French forces. The
tGermans reached French trenches in
their nnal effort. but were driven out
after sharp fighting. Hundreds Of Ger
mans are known to have been killed In
these attacks. II 10 more likely however,
1 bsen more OF less sounding operations 81
tlaree units Of uhock troops. II would moi
be At AL surprising to see the Germana
Evening star., 1917-12-30
Bolsheviki of Russia Find That
Their Power Now Is
on the Wane.
OPPOSITION is MET IN
NEARLY EVERY QUARTER
Slavs Are Demanding Peoples Voice
Be Heard Through Constitu-
ent Assembly.
TEUTONS HAMMER ITALIANS
But Comparatively Minor Successes
Scored So Far-dermans Feel Out
Allied Front in West.
TEUT0Ns HAMMER ITALIANS

In constructive measures on the inte-
rior Appealing as this policy must be
ers. it has caused a feeling Of chagrin
and despair in circles which know
that Russia is being betrayed This
decree but emphasizes to what lengths
demoralize Russia and make her ab-
solutely helpless in the hands of Ger
many. A peace pact has not yet been
signed. No nation in history, so far as
known, has taken such steps before
some sort OF national integrity was in
sured.
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In the meantime the Germans are
playing the game Of "dilly daily" at
Brest-Litovsk, are
Playing Game sending dele
Of "Dilly DAILY" ersa 70 u.pot,ste.
not settle economic arrangements be-
tween Germany and Russia and are in
every way seeking to prolong the
parleying. This must have twofold
purpose. either assist by perpetuating
the tenure Of the bolsheviki. enabling
them to continue their consistent policy
OF sapping Russia beyond all hope of
eventually will be made, or it indicates
that the Germans themselves are loath
to Sign definite peace terms with the
Russians until IL is definitely determined
that the elements in the saddle in
Petrosrad will not be thrown out by
the public and a new government es-
tablished which will completely upset
all efforts to negotiate a separate peace
at the present moment. The very fact
that the Germans have asked that the
deliberations be extended until January
"a is another indication of their desire
to prolong the negotiations as long as
possible.
Possibly one of the things which has
insight into which way the German
mind Is working is the repeated state
ments OF German delegates that the
Teutons will not under any circum-
stances permit the spread Of Russian
propaganda matter among German
icals send delegates into Germany.
Furthermore the German government
has refused permission to several anti
war soctalists-Herr Haase being the
chiefest OF these-to leave Germany
German autocracy Ii not accepting the
radical principles enunciated by the
Bofsheviki and upon which the people
pinned their hopes when they for q
moment successfully supported Lenine
The Russian peoples are beginning to
realize that II the peace negotiations
are continued Russia cannot survive
Russians undoubtedly are beginning to
see that the bolsheviki are being trfcked
at every turn II they are really honest
in their present endeavors. but the ma
jority OF Russia is becoming more GER
tain that the term German hirelings,'
Is fitting name for the clique in
power in Petrograd. and the day is fast
approaching when all classes who really
love their nation will rise up and smite
that element which 10 reaching out one
hand to gain popular support, but IL
extending the other behind the back to
the enemy.
Evening star., 1917-12-30
Sees Signs of Weariness of War, With Hos
tilities Ending Without Settlement
Giving Subject Races Liberty.
RUSSIAN COLLAPSE CAUSES ALLIED
HOPES FOR 1917 DECISION TO VANISH
Fears Situa alton VIII Remain as Before 1914 Away.
Being Cause for Conflict, Especially
In the Balkans.
By FRANK H. SIMONDS,
Author of "The World War;" "They Shall Not Pass"

Asaas. trhe Rev York rihune,
0HE beginning of another calendar logical and
evitabe for taking of stock in that business
(which occupation of the world-the business
of war what prospects do begin the twelve
months profits and bad debts carried forward from the
lat has ended?
Evening star., 1917-12-30

Another week has passed. and Ger
many shows no intention of ceasing her