Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-01-07

@HE holidays are over and the
TIT gala events which marked their
presence are now but pleasant
i memories to be recalled many
times during the year. The
students from the university, from
colleges in the east and from the west,
have returned to their studies and
much of the brightness of the city's
social life has gone with them A new
element comes this year. as in each
legislative year. the element of state
life both masculine and feminine from
all portions of Idaho to meet on one
common social ground in the capital.
Besides these. there will be many
visitors from other states and the sea-
son will necessarily be one of more
than the usual gaiety. The date of the
Charity Ball has been definitely set for
Jan. II, and as is customary, this an
nual benefit affair will be the most
splendid of the winter functions.
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Among Our New State Officials.
Miss Ethel Redfield, the newly-elect-
ed state superintendent of schools, is
an Idahoan, born In Kamiah where
her father, a New Highlander held a
position in the Indian service. Miss
Redfield was educated In the public
schools of Oregon and Is a graduate
of Albany college, holding a degree
from the classical course. Her life has
been spent in close touch with edu-
cational work, and her relaxation has
been found in music, of which, she
modestly admits, she is fond insist
ing she cannot be called musical in
the sense which implies full knowl-
edge Of the accomplishment. club
work has also afforded reason for
activity in Miss Redfield's life, but has
been more in the nature of recreation
than work. In connection with the in
augural ceremonies at which Miss
Redfield was introduced by Miss Ber-
nice Mccoy, the retiring superintend-
ent, pretty bit of gallantry was Of
fered by the Democratic men who
greeted the Republican superintendent
elect as she appeared. attended by Miss
Mccoy. to take the oath of office. by
hearty applause which was repeated as
the two ladies retired.
Miss Redfeld will make her home
with Mrs. Loree on Franklin street.
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Double Birthday Party.
About 90 friends Of Mrs NJ. r. Finch
and Miss Florence Watson surprised
these two friends at the home of the
former by arranging a very delightful
birthday party for them Wednesday
evening. The natal days of the two
coming closely together made the event
most happy. The evening of games,
music, readings and conversation was
greatly enjoyed. The birthday cake
was in the place of honor. Mrs. Finchs
mother, Mrs. Kirby, and other men,
hers of the family had managed the
affair SO well that 1t was complete
surprise. Miss Bessie Marshall played
several pleasing piano selections. and
the guests enjoyed Miss Shirley Tread
well in three or -four readings.
Beautiful Christmas Wedding.
The following account of the mar
riage of DIR. Norman c. Beckley OF
Boise and Miss Hazel Kurtz of Port
land, Ore, has been received. Dr.
Beckley is prominent and popular in
Boise and his bride Is beautiful So
ciety girl of the rose city:
One of the most charming ,of thu
Christmas weddings was solemnizec
Thursday evening. Dec. IS. when Mis-.
Hazel Babcock Kurtz became the
bride of DR.. Norman c. Beckley o
Boise, Idaho. Preceding the ceremon,
Miss Clara Wuest sang Cadmans "A
Dawning.' Immediately following tn,
bridal party took their places befor,
an altar of ferns and palms.
Little Miss Aida Hendricks as rim:
bearer entered first, followed by Mis-
Elizabeth McGaw as maid of honor
The bride entered on the arm of he
father. William Il. Kurtz, and was me
at the altar by the bridegroom an,
Lyle Hendricks as best man.
The ring ceremony was read b.
Rev. d. V. Polling of The Dalles an,
the bride was given in marriage b.
her father. The bride was beautiful
In a gown of ivory satin cut roun
length, and trimmed with rare old lac
which had adorned her mothers wed
ding gown. She carried a shower bou
quet of brides roses and lilies of tn
valley and her tulle veil was fast
ened by the same dainty flower.
Miss McGaw was most attractiv
in apple green tule over silver, com
bined with green satin, and carried a
arm bouquet of pink roses. The lit
tie flower girl wore a dainty Frenc
lingerie frock with pink bows and car
ried the ring in the heart of lily.
The wedding march was played b
Mrs. Alexander Maclennan of Ray
mond, Wash.
After an informal reception I'll
guests repaired to the dining room
where the wedding supper was serve
Christmas greens and bouquets of re
carnations gave these rooms "A festis
air. Misses Maurne Laher, Berth
Robertson. Mabel Mclnnis, Glad,
I.owden, F'ioy Sommers. Eleanor En-
ing and Tracey Meyer assisted in sers
ing.
After a short wedding trip DIR. an
Mrs. Reckley will be NJ nome to the
friends in Boise, Idaho.