Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-05-22

.~.u.uaIrIllss EzzznnzAzl
lssa.bfedly one of the most impor-
Isis, events of the past week was
.ssntation by the Drama league
tne p.s,s of three one-act plays at
q. q Grand theatre Friday evening.
m Sss league. composed of some OF
in .S,s most prominent social lead
PO't.~h .as headquarters at the Little thea
ers n", ~ metropolis, and from time
ire -. = during the year put on perfor-
10 uAe an of which are proclaimed as
msnssl msNahle and of special worth by per-
aali.',t .ompetent to judge of such mat
s0~S last evening was the first time
'e's. history of the league that it has
u -. outside of Portland, and its ap-
pa, .anca in the capital city was the
psal Cor society to respond with more
ssssS.as,,al enthusiasm. Prominent club
'na~ .ar took charge of disposing Of the
''.rats sv and the curtain wetn up Fri
ueAe'r, .rsning on a well filled house of
,ss ~ eity's most elite citizens.
Line parties were the order OF the
ss;ns Mr. and Mrs, Frank G. An
~ heing hostess for one of the most
'n'nortant' u.~ Mrs. w. P. Lord and Miss
r.,;.sheth Lord entertained Mr.. ana
~. ceorge Gerlinger, Mr.. and Mrs.
n.a, Z Mowbry were the house guests OF
y. " and Mrs. william Burghardt, Jr.,
M s Ms Frank G. Andrae entertained
a. srs Marian Voorhies, during the short
.,sv of the out-of-town visitors.
''1r The nrogram consisted of three
short plays; THE Stronger by Aug
-, s, strindberg. 1.-The Riders of the
Ssa" by ]. N. Sunge, and THE Makers
Il Dreamsr by Oliphant Down.
rulins. lilacs and peonies, in pleas
irg variety, formed the attractive de-
cOrations for the w. 7. Davies home
an cottage street, when Mrs. Davies
ortsrtained a. coterie of friends Tues
doy Needlework and social CONVERSE
finn helped pass the delightful after
uoon. at the close OF which the gra-
cons hostess was assisted in serving
Tho dainty refreshments by Mrs. c. w.
Iooan. Guests at the Davies home
were. Mrs John Ackerman, Mrs. G..
n Ros. Mrs. W. H. Buckner, Mrs. E.
Angel Mrs. C. W. Logan, Mrs. NJ. j.
HINT Mrs Lester Davis, Mrs. E. Bus
selle. Mrs. c. E. Barber, Mrs. M. Selfg,
Mrs. w. H. Bennett, Mr.. L. w. Ache
SON Mrs. Ben f. West, Mr.. c. L.
Green and Mrs. S. W. Cook.
The city letter carriers and their
families met at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs W. NJ. Parsons, 1415 North 4th
street. These meetings are gaining In
popularity with each additional gath
eTing. In no other national associa-
ton outside the postal service can men
and women show such speed, efficiency
and endurance as evinced by these
members of branch SAT, N. A. L. c.
A. E. Gibbard and Guy Boyce blind
folded doing stunts that but for the
long years of working under handicap
would have been impossible. For ac-
uracy and direct delivery carriers No.
u and 5 have no equal. Geo. johnson
received honors seldom awarded let
fer carrier prize for story telling. A
splendid pogram consisting of musical
selections by Mrs. f. E. Barnick and
Doris Ross. Readings by Esther Glib
Bard, Clara Howard and Mr.. Benier.
There were 80 present. A basket lunch
Ice cream and coffee was served. On
leaving Tuesday morning all voted
we had heaps of fun"
A eoterie of friends was delightful
ly entertained by Miss Priscilla Fry
Saturday evening, at an old time par
", The brilliant colors of the quaint
costumes accentuated the gay shades
Of the floral decorations and added to
the distinct charm of the occasion.
Music and games were enjoyed dur
ing the evening, at the close of which
refreshments were served The gust
list included Miss Hortense Claus,
Miss Della Radcliffe, Miss Electa Tast,
Miss Helen Hartley, Miss Odile Mat
thews, Miss Helen Watcher, Miss Alcie
oJhnson Miss Anna Mcintyre, Miss
Roberta Hansen, Miss Charlotte Run
dy, Miss Gladys Pemberton, Winfield
Clark, Kenneth Davis, William Wright
Brooks Pemberton, Paul Sims, lfar-
old Burns Charles Anderson, Ken
meth Plank, Lloyd Arnold and John
Minto.
sponsored by a group of prominent
women of st. Paul's Episcopal church
lawn party is scheduled to be held
uls afternoon on spacious lawns ad-
!olnlng the beautiful homes Of Mrs,
frank Spears, Mrs. Russell Catlin and
mrs, Henry Cornoyer. The guests Of
.ne occasion will be rs members Of
me Sunday school. and one OF the
most enjoyable times of the year is
ahucipated by all concerned A spe-
elal committee is in charge of all ar
rangements.
Great interest is being evinced in
Me Ladies night, to be observed 1T
.e Elks club, Tuesday evening, June
me event will be for all Elks and
s" 'slr ladies'. A committee has peen
sppointed to attend to all the ar
.augements necessary to make the
ss'ehing an enjoyable one for the mem
~ oI the fair sex who plan on at
',nuing. Charles Archerd is chairman
:. .ne committee and has as his able
~ rS''s'ants some of the live wires in
s' %e club. From all indications Ladies