Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1921-03-26

ulIlB dL CIC DSId SllI liOuoC.
ANNE SHANNON MONROE, OF
Portland was a much-feted
guest during her brief visit to Sa-
lem.
On Tuesday Miss Monroe was
entertained at luncheon at the
Marion hotel by Mrs. John j.
Roberts, covers being placed ad-
ditionally for Miss Margaret Cos
. per and Mrs. Clifford Brown.
Tuesday afternoon from 2 to 5
Miss Monroe was guest of honor
at large reception given by the
Salem Writer'S club at the beauti-
full F. s. Barton home on north
Capital street. Miss Monroe has
a charming personality, and her
sincerity and natural spontaneity
won the hearts Of all who met
her. During the receiving hours,
the distinguished guest chatted in
formally about her work and her
personal experiences with promi-
nent authors, many of whom she
claims as intimate friends.
Presiding at the tea and coffee
urns were Mrs. Monroe Gilbert
and Mrs. F. l.. Easom, Mrs. J, M.
Clifford and Mrs. j. C. Nelson as
sisted about the rooms. From
fifty to sixty matrons called dur
ing the afternoon.
Paul Wallace entertained at a
beautifully appointed dinner in
the grill room of the Marion hotel
on Tuesday evening, honoring
Miss Monroe A large bronze
basket Of jonquils, spiria and
Oregon grape formed a graceful
table centerpiece. Covers were
arranged for Miss Monroe, Miss
Margaret Cosper, Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles A. Park and Paul Wal
lace.
The evening program in the Ii
Shannon Monroe was the main
speaker, called forth a goodly
number of lovers of good litera-
ture. Miss Monroe chose for her
subject, Modern Writer'S" deal
Ing principally with her personal
experiences in meeting authors
and editors. Miss Monroe's stage
appearance is as charming and
unaffected as in intimate circles
--- this famous writer whose name
Is echoed throughout the country
possesses that rare gift of per-
sonality that invites ones conf
dences and those who aspire to
enter the field of literature can
always be assured of a ready un-
derstanding If they confide their
dreams to Anne Shannon Monroe.
Following the program at the
library Mrs. Clifford Brown was
hostess for an attractive supper
party in the Peacock room of the
Gray Belle. Those hidden to this |
charming affair were Miss Monroe,
Mrs. William II. Burghart, Mrs. !
Frederick w. Thielson, Miss Mar
garet Cosper and Mrs. John ].
Roberts.
Wednesday morning Miss Mon
roe was the guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. C. Franklin at their in
teresting tulip farm in West Sa-
lem.
AS a final courtesy to the hon
ored guest, Mrs. r. ]. Hendricks
entertained at luncheon on We'd
nesday. Covers were placed for
Miss Monroe, Miss Helena Wiuett,
Miss Margaret Cosper, Carl Beck
and Mr.. and Mrs. II. j. Hendricks.
The week was delightfully."- ush-
cred in by the attractive dancing
party in the Moose hall in which
members of the popular Monday
Night dancing club and their
guests participated, The hall was
artistically decorated for the oc-
casion, a color motif of red and
green being successfully carried
out in every detail. Red lights
the entire room and
subdued by clusters of Oregon
grape, accentuated the color ef- /
feet of the wild currant sprays
which rose above the masses of ,
greenery. Large baskets of Ore ,
gon grape. ferns and potted palms !
were placed with clever artistry :
about the hall and the overhead
lights were covered with red
globes. giving a brilliant and fes- {
tive air to the gay scene. Miss {
Ava Miller presiding at the punch
table was very chic in a sport
costume of red and white Besides I
,lub members the following guests 4
we're invited: Mr.. and Mrs. Paul I
MIR. and Mrs. Homer !
smith, Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Gilling- ]
lam, Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Gilbert, {
dr. and Mrs. John Caughill, Mr.. \
md Mrs. Clifford Farmer. Mr.. and I
drs. L. George Hack OF Portland, L
diss Luemma Waters. Miss Eliza
Nolan. Miss Margaret White,
ames Crawford and Royal En- d
lel. n
Club members who were upon c
he decorating committee were L
fr. and Mrs. Walter Spaulding, a