Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-11-16
BY CAROL 8. DIBBLE

The annual reception given by the
Y. w. c. A. and Y. NJ. G. A. of Viii
lamette university to the incoming stu
dents and new members Of the facul-
ty. which was to have been held Sat
urday evening October IL, the date OF
the prohibitiye order forbidding all
large gatherings until the modification
of the influenza outbreak, and eonse-
quently postponed, viii take r!ase to-
night at Eaton hall. Inc affair is one
of the largest and most enjoyable so.
eial events of the college year and
though coming considerably later than
customarily, IS being none the less
pleasurably anticipated by the guests
Of honor, who despite the advanced
school term are still entitled to the
complimentary rank of university new.
comers.
The hall viii be Transformed into a
gala scene, festive with patriotic col
or, quantities of flags being used for
decoration, offset by effective arrange
ments of fall flowers.
A short program will be given, with
several musical numbers by Professor
j. R. Sites, dean of music at William
cite. The guests will receive small
cards, distributed by Miss Yesta Null
ligan, which, bearing varied lists of
names will be exchanged, and thus
form the means of a genera "get ae-
quainted hour. Later simple refresh
ments viii be served by the upper class
girls.
In the absence of the president OF
the Y, M. G. A. and the president of
the student body, who were called to
the service, the vice presidents are to
take their places in the receiving line
which will be composed of President
and Mrs. Carl Gregg Doney, Colonel
and Mrs. George s. Young, DR.. and
Mrs. B. l.. Sleeves, Miss Leila johnson,
acting president of the student body,
Homer Tasker, acting president of the
Y. M. G. A., and Miss Gladys Nichols,
president of the Y. w. c. A, and the
new members of the faculty. Miss
Mary Parounagian will present the
guests to the receiving line.
Miss Mary Findley, as social sscre-
tary of the Y. W. G. A. has had charge
Of the arrangements of the reception,
with Miss Charlotte Tebbins, as chair
man of the refreshment committee and
Miss Marguerite While, chairman OF
the decorating committee.
An orchestra will play during the ev-
ening, when it is expected about 800
university people and friends will call.
v
Mr.. and Mrs. +. A. Elliott entertain
ed the members of the Original Dutch
Treat club Tuesday night at pleas
urable supper party at their home on
North Church street. This was the first
gathering of the members fer this sea-
son and was a particularly enjoyable
one in view Of the fact that it was in
the nature of q renewal of aequaint-
and club jollifieation after
the summer 5 interim.
The table was centered with an ex-
quisite cluster Of pink rosebuds inter
with greenery. The drawing
rooms were aglow with masses of bril-
liant marigoids. 49,,
The club will meet next time with
DR.. and Mrs. George II. Alden. Mem
bers assembling around the festive
board on Tuesday night Were: DR.. and
Mrs. B. l.. Sleeves, Mr.. and Mrs. B. Q.
Miles Mr.. and Mrs. F. A. Legg, Mr..
and Mrs. r.. R. Jones, DIR, and Mrs.
George H. Alden, Mr.. and Mrs. Elliott.
The Thursday Afternoon club will
be entertained next week by Mrs Fred
Stewart and Mrs. Frank Spencer at
the Spencer residence on the corner OF
and Chemeketa streets.
Mr.. and Mrs Elmer T. Iudden have
been, entertaining Mr.. and Mrs. II. II.
Ragan of Toledo as their guests this
week, at their home, 145 North 18th
street,
Mrs +. T. Barnes was q dinner host
'ss Thursday evening at her residence,
,25 North Capitol street, in eomph-
nent to Mrs. H. d. Kimball of Pasa'
lena. California, who is the guest of
salem friends this week. A color
scheme of yellow was artistically de-
,eloped in the table decorations. Gov
RS were arranged for Mrs. kimball,
)r. and Mrs. R. N. Avison, Mr.. and
drs. William f. Kirk and Mr.. and Mrs.
Barnes.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rex A. Turner of Win
lifred, Montana, who have been spend
ng several weeks in Salem as the !
,uests Of Mr.. Turner'S parents, Mr..
md Mrs. i. A. Turner, at their resi-
lence on North Capitol street, have
ct for Seattle, where they will visit
drs. Turner 5 parents, Mr.. and Mrs
Norris, before going on to Montana