Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-01-08
SOCIETY
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Mrs. Allan Bynon (FIorenee Hofer)
who left Salem a few weeks ago to
join her husband, Lieutenant Bynon
at Chicago, is expected home Within
a week. During her stay Mrs. Bynon
has been experiencing the rigors of q
genuine middle western winter, hav-
ling been snowbound with the rest of
Chicago in the terrific storm, which
has swept that part of the country.
Lieutenant Bynon left for the east
the day before Christmas, since which
time Mrs. Bynon has been the guest
of the Fred Bynons, who are now To-
Gated in Chicago, and sister of Mr.
Hofer's residing in the city.
On her return trip, Mrs. Bynon will
Ispend short time with friends in Des
Moines.
The graduates and senior class Of
Willamette University were delightful
lly entertained in an informal way by
Mrs. George H. Alden, Saturday night
lat her home on North Liberty street.
The occasion was an especially pleas
ant one owing to the presence Of DIR.
guest of the evening, owing to his
somewhat continuous absence from
Salem for the next few weeks.
The holiday note of gayety predom-
mated in the decorations, the Christ
mas bells being used extensively
Throughout the rooms. A most enter
tanning feature of the gathering were
the clever characterizations written
about the seniors by themselves.
/ Assisting Mrs Alden were Mrs. Carl
Greo" Dcney, Mrs. J. T. Matthews and
Miss Twidwell
The Salem Floral society held its
regular monthly meeting last evening
at the Commercial club rooms. Mrs.
Edwin TOlman, recently elected pres
ident of the society, presided. A most
instructive talk was given by Mrs.
William p. Lord on the introduction
of the flax industry into Oregon, and
its early growth, the various back sets,
the industry received at one time and
another, offset, however, by the grad
ual favor with which it was entertain
ed among the early settlers. The first
seeds were brought into Oregon by
DR.. Owen Adair s mother, succeeding
pioneers following with still more seed
The beneficial aspects of flax grow
ling in relation to crops, grown later
on the same soil, where flax had been
previously raised was discussed by
Robert Crawford.
A request from the Soldiers Home
at Roseburg for contributions of roots
and plants was taken up by the So
ciety and plans to send quantity in
the near future were worked out.
West Wallace, who has been distrib-
uting rose roots for the beautifying
of Marion and Fifth streets, has been
confined to his home with an attGk:k |
Of grippe, but will be back at the
state house within a few days and
those desiring roses may obtain them
from him.
Miss Irene Adams of this city IS
passing a few days in Salem with rel
atives. -Oregonian.
Miss M. Belle Sperry, who has Been
and Miss Helena Willis for the past
lew days, will return to her home in
Bellingham tonight.
The IaIent teacher circEe of the
tion of officers Tuesday evening at
seven thirty. A program will be Civ
en- by the pupils and all members are
urged to attend.
The La Area club met last evening
at the home of Miss Thelma Blessing
on North ComnEreial street, The
meeting was chiefly devoted to busi-
ness.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fired Salconer and
small son, Richard, of Haines, Alaska,
were recent guests at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. John Lewis. Mr.. Salconer,
who is a Presbyterian missionary IN
an Indian settlement near Haines, was
returning with his wife and son from
an extended visit in California.
Mr. and Mrs. George Lewis are en- !
Toying a sOjourn in California for q
few weeks They went directly to San t
Francisco and from there will motor e
to Los Angeles. \
The Y. w. C. A. will hold its annual Q
board meeting tonight at the associa c
tion rooms at clock, Reports of IS
the president, committee ehairmen and u
secretary will be heard Members and
contributors of the association are in
7ited to attend.
The nomination of board members Pr
)n Saturday resulted in the election p,
If the following: Mrs. John H. Albert I
Mrs. A. ~ Bush, Mrs. c. A. Park, Mrs .
c. Epley, Mrs. H. S. Gile, Mrs. b. t
9. Carrier, Miss Margaret Gray. e
Miss Irene Howard of Butte, Mon s.
ana, is passing several weeks in Sa :
em~ visiting her mother, Mrs, Blanche
Howard.
The Ladies Aid society of the En-
rlewood United Brethren church will
meet tomorrow afternoon at the home
# Mrs. Albert Suestman at two