Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1919-03-08

ing solos by Mrs. G. G Clark and read
ings by Mrs. Ronald Glover. Several
maidens assisted in serving, including
Frances Cameron and Fay spaulding
of Lewiston, Idaho. About forty ladies
enjoyed the occasion.
Mrs G.. w. Laflar entertained the
p. E. 0. Sisterhood at her home on
South Liberty street. The rooms were
daintily decorated and a delightful
luncheon was served by the hostess
Election Of Officers was held the fol
lowing women being honored: Mrs L,
W. Seeley, president; Mrs G. A. Woods
vice president: Mrs H. Z. Bollinger,
treasurer; Mrs. w. w. Moore, secre-
tary; Mrs. G. W. Laflar, correspond
ing secretary; Mrs. William McGil-
christ, Sr., guard; Mrs. w. Il. Kirk,
journalist and chaplaein.
The Royal Neighbors were sponsors
for a benefit dinner last Thursday
night in Mccormack hall, the proceeds
of which went to swell the reception
fund for the home coming of Company
M. The program of the evening was
furnished by the Woodmen.
The Salem Peoples chorus has help
ed to put the Capital city musically on
the map and should be patronized by
all lovers of good music. The call has
gone out time and again through the
local press and orally, inviting all who
could read music, not necessarily train
ed singers, to attend the rehearsals
each Monday evening at 1880 sharp.
The list is rapidly growing until ITO
of Salem S best singers have gladly re-
sponded Every thing is in readiness
with a fine set of wide awake Off
GERS. including: President, Mrs G. G.
Clark; vice president, Mrs. John J.
Carson; secretary, Ben F. West; press
correspondent, Mrs. Ronald Glover;
committee on constitution and bylaws,
Mrs. John R. Sites, Mrs. c. G. Clark,
Gus Anderson.
The constitution was adopted with
at meeting held Monday
and q card system installed, giving
each member a seat and number, thus
for a correct record of at
tendance. A telegram had also been
sent to New York for music and in
less than week the music was recelv-
ed. Rehearsals have now started on
'The Creation by Haydn. under the
able direction of Professor John R.
Sites whose untiring spirit has prov
EN- an inspiration to all who study un-
der him. Miss Fay Bolin is acting as
aecompanist for the organization. Lat
er the public will have ample opportu-
nifty TO form an opinion Of the pro
gross made by the chorus when con-
certs in connection with the Salem
Symphony orchestra will be given.
A party of Salem folk, who left Sa-
lem Thursday evening, TO enjoy fort
nights soiourn in San Francisco, in
cluded Mr. and Mrs. o. C.. Locke, Mr..
and Mrs. w. S. Walton and Mr.. and
Mrs. Homer Smith.
Miss Anna Mullen and Miss Nellie
Hay were hostesses to group of
friends Tuesday night at delightful
little gathering at their home, $40
North Liberty street. The rooms were
tastefully dscked with spring blossoms
with ivy. The hours we're
gayly whiled away with music and
five hundred. A dainty repast was serv
ed later, the hostesses being assisted
by Mrs. j. E. Dorm.
Bidden for the evening were Mrs.
Dorm. Mrs. J. T. McIsain, Miss dur-
lock, Miss May Rauch, Miss Hubbs, |
Miss Chute, Miss Cora Talkington,
Miss Gertrude Hartman, Miss Lucille
saunders, Miss Jean McGreggor and
Hiss Theda Perkins.
The Community auxiliary of the Red
ross, on the Wallace road, dishanded
'riday afternoon after more than a