Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-12-07

SNA4~tLek<A1 lt4aAdttuH IN 6Vttdl-
~ dom was noted throughout the
= week, following the strenuous
gayeties of the Thanksgiving Holidays.
However, the social calendar was far
from being dull in any sense of the
word, q succession of dinner parties,
elaborate and informal, large and small
punctuating the more or less neutral
tenor of the week g events. Of para
mount interest among the day time af-
fairs was the lovely tea given Thurs
day by Mrs. E. O. Cross and Mrs. Rus
sell Catlin, in honor of Mrs. Henry B.
Thielsen of Portland.
Cultural interest Of the week cen
tered in the dramatic recital last night
at the Commercial club auditorium,
when the English department of the
high school presented Miss Lucille FL
h0tt, a talented reader of note.
Matron and maid alike are now turn
ing Christmasward in thought and ac-
tivity, and between the inevitable
rounds Of Christmas shopping, the
spare moments therein are being utiliz-
ed to advantage in the planning and
discussion Of holiday parties and com
bined Christmas and victory entertain
ments.
Mrs. George W. Lewis, whose depar-
tnre 30 Portland, is the source OF
widespread regret among host of Sa-
lem friends, was the center Of much
delightful entertaining the past week,
n number of matrons assuming the role
of hostess in her honor at several
charming affairs.
The guest nucleus of these social
colrtesies has included, for the most
part. O c0terie of the members of the
Monday Afternoon Bridge club, which
though not holding regular meetings
Ahis season, frequently sponsors pleas
nrable impromptu gatherings at the va
rious homes Of the members. The ma
irons of the club were the guests
jof both Mrs. R. B. Goodin and Mrs.
Arthur IA. Moores ON two occasions
latelvs with Mrs. Lewis as the hon'
Oree. A profusion Of lovely pink PEN
week stock blooms graced the gather
eng for which Mrs. Moores was hos
tess on Monday at her home on Leslie
street.
Mrs. Lawrence Harris also entertain
ed in compliment to Mrs. Lewis with
q pretty luncheon Thursday. An in
formal evening of cards was the atten-
tion given to Mrs. Lewis by Mrs. J.
ID. McKinnon at her residence on Court
street recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis expect to leave
during the coming week for Portland
40 take up their permanent residence.
Honoring Mrs. Henry b. Thielsen OF
Portland, Mrs. Il. @. Cross and Mrs.
iIsussell Catlin were hostessts at n de-
hghtful tea Thursday afternoon at the
residence Of Mrs. Cross, 1855 Chemek-
eta street. Knitting formed the prlnci-
pal pastime Of the afternoon. The
rooms were most artistically decked
with holly for the occasion The guests
included q group Of old time friends
of the honoree.
Assuming distinction among the af-
fairs of the week was the handsome
ay appointed dinner party. at which
MRS. A. N. Bush presided. Thursday
might at her residence on North Cap
atol street.
Decking the table at each end was
a gold art basket, filled with grace
fully arranged pompon ehrysanthe-
NUNS Of the deep bronze shades. The
table was centered with beautiful
antique candelabra, the onyx base of
switch sparkied with brilliant glow
reflected from the light of the yellow
candles an the brass sticks and the
other illuminations Of the dining room
Covers were placed for ten.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. N. Moores were
hosts for the members of the Merry
Go. o.Round club Tuesday night at their
nome, 658 Center street The rooms
were beautifully adorned with yellow /
rhrysanthemums and clusters Of scar
lct Christmas holly. Mrs. Robert Kin
ney assisted Mrs. Moorcs at the serving |
hour.
The high score fell to Mrs. John Me
Mary and Rollin X. Page. The club
will be entertained at Is next meeting /
nv Mr.. and Mrs. h. Is. Fleming.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Hauser returned
last night from a several days stay in
Portland.