Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-10-19

TIM enforced inactivity caused Dy
the prohibition Of all social and
= public meetings for the immedi-
ate present, in an attempt to check the
spread of the Spanish influenza epidem
&c, practically cancelled the majority
of social and club events dated for the
past week. 0nly gatherings Of the
most informal nature, confined to a
limited number of people, have eontin-
ned to be held, under the eircumstanc-
es
Matron and maid alike have been
forced 10 seek diversion Of an extreme
1y simple nature within the four walls
of home, or possibly those of an ia.
mate friend. A cosy fireside, the ever
faithful knitting needles, the crisp
pages of late magazine and the cheer
ing cup of tea are now indeed proving
friends in need, when we must all fall
back upon ourselves for entertainment.
Indeed many are just beginning to dis
cover within themselve resources of or.
iginality and inspiration in the matter
of cleverly Willing away the hour or
two Of recreation, which comes all too
seldom in these busy days Of absorbed
service for. others.
Many Of the women in the larger
towns. who have been connected with
the theaters are being sent to Hood
River, where they are aiding in the
picking and packing of apples. While
many of the men, both theatrical art
lists and employees, are spending their
enforced vacations working in the ship
yards.
Numerous college girls from other
communities have returned to their
homes in Salem during the closed per-
iod, while a large number of William
ette girls have left for their various
homes until the suspension of the ban
is announced. A group Of Salem teach
ers are assisting the local exemption
board m clerical work this week.
: Mr.. and Mrs. G. W. Laflar were de-
lightfnl dinner hosts Tuesday night to
o group of friends from out of. town.
The dining room was decked with a
profusion Of lovely late roses, the table
being centered with basket Of pale
pink ones. Covers were placed for Mr..
and Mrs. q. ). Meyriek, Mr.. and Mrs.
T. G. Noble, Mr.. and Mrs. c. s. Jen-
sen, Mr.. and Mrs. A. E. Laflar.
Mr.. Jensen II associated with the
Jensen Harberg firm, one Of the lead
ing theater companies on the coast,
with headquarters in Portland and Sc
attle. The visitors were on their way
to Eugene on short hunting trip.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. u. Laflar win con
finue their stay in Salem until the in
fluenza ban is suspended by the health
authorities. Mr.. Laflar is manager of
the Columbia theater in Portland. He
was formerly In charge Of the Oregon
fhcater in Salem. Mr., Laflar and his
wife will be the guests of his parents,
Mr.. aud Mrs, q. W. Laflar, 1890 South
Liberty street during their visit
Interesting newcomers in Salem are
Mr.. and Mrs, Adley Gregg. recently
OF Roscburg, who with their daugh-
ters, Frances and Isabelle, have come
to Salem to make their home. They
are now domiciled Vt 1889 Marion
street Mr. Gregg is the new superin-
tendent Of the Tuberculosis hospital
here. Miss Frances Gregg is attending
Willamette university. A son, Gilbert,
is with the engineering corps in
France.
Mr., Gregg was manager OF three
thousand acre farm at Roseburg, own
ed by banking concern in Holland.
Mr. Gregg's successor was sent over
from Holland by the owners Of the
Reseburg ranch, who intend transform
ing their acreage into Holland col
ony, the members Of which In turn will
grow bulbs on their holdings, the whole
to be known as bulb farm
Before going to Roseburg, the Greggs
we're residents Of Astoria for num-
Der OF years Mrs. Gregg, before her
marriage was Miss Cleveland, the
Clevelands being one Of the pioneer
families Of Astoria.
Mrs. John Brophy was hostess at
charming little dinner party last night
at her home in West Salem, A lovely
eenterpiece Of La France roses adorn-
cd the table Circling the table were
Mr. and Mrs. G. w. Laflar, Mr.. and
Mrs. A. 4. Laflar Of Portland, Mr.. and
Mrs. Z, v, McMechan and Mr.. and Mrs.
ssrophey.
Mrs. w. Il, Fargo is entertaining her
father, +. f. Seofield, of Riverside
Acres over the week end.
Miss Dorothy Buchner Salem o.
A. G. student, is enjoying week end
visit In Salem with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Walter +. Buchner.
Miss Gertrude East, student at o.
A. q, ~ Spending the week end in sa.
lem as the guest Of her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. 3. 5, East.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. II. Corey entertain.
ed q few friends Of the neighborhood
informally Thursday night, when they
Here hosts at merry five hundred
party at their residence on State
street.
n Wpxttui dfNdh8cmtnt OF HeShla
dahlias furnished pretty decorations
for the evening. Mrs. Corey was assist
cd At The serving hour by Mrs. Frank
Ehafef.
Three tables Of cards were circlcd
BY the players. The high score was cap.
tured hy Mrs. A. Il. johnson.
Bidden for the evening were: Mr..
and MRS. Frank shafer, Mr.. and Mrs
J. A. Bernardo, Mrs. Sam Vail, Mrs.