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"".4- ....... , . errnmn crrvinj Tns Stlfertnan teeetves tni feal wlr report of tho'Aa-' soelated Presi. tbsrreatest and moit reliabl press & oelstloa 1 ths werltr Eight Pages HHiiwnrg her of charging social affairs during ner stay here. ? y rr .V, T . intttOiimiittihiMtJl MUTV.MXTH YEAH 1 HALKM. OltK(i(t, KI XDAV MOUMXU, FfclllUAKY a. 1W20. PRlCEi FIVE CEX1H. 1 " " "II' V "" I I' II I I i ii I - ipTrni7 j .. m mm f . , , Tmrwrrirmrm f 1 1 1111 1111 M 1 "' 11 ' I' li lllililililii'il''llli'l''llilll.llllll!lll!ll1lllllilllllllllll!llll!l!'.!!!llllllllj!l!llllilllll!!l I Mil II ill !!!M!1I!1 1 II Mllill Ul liHIIlfl 1 : By Ruth Len ore Fisher J THE most beautirul affair of the week was the birthday lunch eon for which Mrs. Ben Ol cott was hostess Monday in honor of the birthdays of Mrsk George F. Rod gers, Mrs. R. E. Lee Steiner, Mrs. H. II. OHnger. Mra. W. Carlton Smith. Mrs. W. Melvin Plimpton, and Mrs. Olcott which occur on February 5. The Olcott homa was: resplendent . with the approach of springtime rad iating from the'epring blossoms. A huge basket of spring flowers in pastel shades, formed the center piece for the table. The same kind of blossoms were ; fashioned into quaint little nosegays which were at each plate, and crystal candlesticks which burned pastel shaded candles, added to the attractiveness of .the luncheon. Mrs. W. Melrin Pllmptoo cut the birthday cakei which was lighted with dainty colored candles. Mrs. Olcott waa assisted by Mrs. W, H. Lytle and Mrs. Dan Fry, Jr. Plates were laid for 12. !-. sr RS. Oswald Wen of Portland. IVI "ho has been ; visiting her , brother-In-law and sister. Gov ernor and Mrs. Ben'W. Olcott,. was the motif for; the charming hospt tality of Mrs. Milton 1 Myers, who entertained Thursday with one of the smartest luncheons of the week. The rooms were lovely with fragrant spring, blossoms, and the centerpiece was a large crystal basket filled with a combination 'of spring i lowers in which yellow daffodils predomlnat . cd. -Mrs. Earl Coulson Flegel and Mrs. Dan Fry Jr., assisted Mrs. Mey The, luncheon was followed by an afternoon of bridge at which Mrs. R E. Lee Steiner won the prize for the high score. Those bidden to this delightful aTfair included Mrs. Os wald West, Mrs. Ben W, Olcott, Mrs. R. E. Lee Steiner. Mrs. L. F. Grif fith, Mrs. Henry V. Meyers. Mrs. H. H. Olinger. Mrs. Beorge G. Brown. Mrs. William H. Boot'. Mrs. Melvin Plimpton. Mrs. William Walton. Mrs. George E. Rodders, Mrs. W. H. Daticy. Mrs. Rollin K. Page, Mrs. Will H. Bennett. Mrs. Lawrence T. Harris and Mrs. Reuben Pi Boise. The Shrlners' ball which will tako place Thursday will be one of the largest social affairs of the season- The divan and patrot from Portland will attend as well as Shriners from Albany, Corvallis, Silverton and Woodburn. The committee in charge which is composed of Zadoc Rlgg and Lee Gilbert have secured special music and the service of every dec orator to make it an affair of much success. Each member of the Ara'- ian Knights has invited one guest Admittance will be by invitation on ly. Mrs. W. Melvin Plimpton enter tained the Bridge Luncheon club Wednesday in. a charming manner at her home on North Church street. Each small table, was adorned with dainty baskets of daffodils, accasia and ' pussywillows. In serving Mrs. Plimpton was assisted by Mrs. Wil liam !H. Lytle and Mrs. Dan Fry Ur . additional guests whom Mrs. Plimp ton invited included Mrs. Ben W. Olcott, Mrs. Oswald West of Port land;! Mrs. Milton L. Meyers, Mrs. William Walton, Mrs. George Rod gers, Mrs. Amos Strong and Mrs. J. P. Cameron. The Sons of Veterans organization. who are .tht-i officially recognized escort and guard of honor of the Grand Army of the Republic when ever that body of veterans mjTkei their appearance, are required by their obligation to observe the birth day of Abraham Lincoln with ap propriate ceremonies. They will be assisted this year by the newly or ganized cauip of Daughters of Vet erans. The services will be held at Elks hall on Friday evening at o'clock, February 13. under the au spices of Joshua Smith camp. Alt veterans of the civil war. the Span ish American war, members of the American expeditionary forces in the and Mrs. W. Carlton Smith f:ur?pean war an'? patriotic organ izations are especially invited io n f lylmtertained the members of the w -Monday Night Five Hundred r.l . . I. . , 1 . 1 . . . nuu ai mrir nonie reieniiy. airs. Oswald West of Portland, who is a Salem visitor and who is a former member of thie club, was an honor truest for the evening. Prizes for high scores fell to Mrs. George Rase and W. H. Dancy. A luncheon was served by the hostess at the close of the evening. - Mrs. E. Cooke Paton entertained the Piety Hill club at her home Thursday afternoon with the after noon spent informally with the club sewing. Mrs. Ercel Kay and Mrs. W. I. Staley were guests of the club for the afternoon. At the close the hostess assisted by her daubter. Miss Luella served a dainty luncheon The next meting of the club will be with Mrs. Charles K. Spaulding. VITE original and exceeding ly clever in the arrangements was the "kid's party" given Friday night by a group or promt nent couples to the members of the TiUicuni Dancing club and a few additional guest. The invitations which had been sent out were writ ten on scraps of brown paper in true "kids" fashion. The guests arrived. the boys in their knee pants, witn pockets bulging with marbles and other treasures. The girls were in dainty short dresses and with their hair done in curls and huge big bow? I on top. Q unite in patriotic observance of th memory of the great emancipator. The program follows: Patriotic song by audience. Called to order by Past Command er Frank Dunlap. Why We Should Observe This Day." by Col. E. Hofer. Solo by Mrs. F. L. Waters. "Our Country," Governor Ben W. Olcott. Solo, Agnes Halsell Nelson. "Gettysburg Address," Ronald Glo ver. Vocal solo, Louis L. Leadbetter. "The Flag," Senator Louis Lach- mond. Trombone solo, Oscar Steelhani- mer. "Lincoln". Mrs. LaMoine R. Clark . Mrs. A. T. Wain entertained the Prlscilla club at a prettily appointed lunaheon Thursday at her home on the Jefferson road. White cyclomen plants were used as table decorations. Mrs. H. S. Poisal was an additional guest and the club members present were Mesdames Dan Fry. Sr., Ida M Babcock. Frank Meyers. J. B. Craig Fred Steusloff. W. S. Mott. S. S East. C, M. Epley. W. G. Appen. A- L. Brown, Carl Webb and A. T. Wain Mrs. R. L. Penton and her daugh ter', Mrs. Dean Hawley. are in Port land visiting with Mrs. Robert E. Davey. The Artisan club gave an enjoy- i on our entire stock pf made up furs : ; We clean, renovate, and remodel old furs so they look.like new i 521 Court Street, The hall was decorated artistically I able social Thursday eveninr in their in pinn ana wnite ror tne occasion rooms In Odd Fellows hall. Much and Swart s five-piece orchestra fur- merriment was caused by the pro- nisned the music lor dancing. Alter gram which had been arranged. Dur dancing and a jolly Informal time Mng the evening 18 new members was enjoyed, a supper of bread, anrt were initiated into the lodge. They jelly, apples animal cookies, all- will hold a basket social in the hall day suckers, and milk was served. I next Tuesday evenlnsr. The hosts for this merry affair I were Mr and Mrs. P. E. Fullerton- Mrs. E. Hofer, Miss lasel Downing Mr. and Mrs. F. G. Delano. Mr. and 4nd t P Haf.P ,aTTntA . -,.. fo r- . i . r - -- ' Portland yesterday to hear Mltzl In Suits Are Going Big Every day there are new arrivals for the suit department and from all indications the demand will be strong for good quality suits for the spring season. .Manufacturers hart been bending every effort to make this a suit season, and from the early arrivals the. season will be a rushing one partly on account of the real quality, in style, material and workmanship in the garments and partly because the prices are not as high as, many have been led to ex pect. Charming New Suite Aw here in great variety of styles, materials and coloring. Here you will-find fresh new. garments direct from the fashion centers. Prices are decidedly reasonable, everything con sidered. An early visit here is advantageous. Quality Merchandise Outfitters to Women, Misses and Children Popular;; Prices Mrs. Clare Vibbert, Dr. and iMrs Fred Ellis. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Stiff. Mr. and Mrs. Harry M. Styles. K ft ntft M flA nra P1fn an1 fr land Mrs. M. L. Gleason . And the I guests besides the members of the Tilllcum club were Mr. and Mrs-. Lew is Mlshler, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dun can. Mr. and Mrs; Roy Burton, Mr. and Mrs. Merlin Harding, Mr. and Mrs. John Brophy. Mr. and Mrs. Wal ter Spauldinn. and. Mrs. W. H. Meyer of Helena. Mont., a bouse guest of Mrs. Lee Gilbert. Mrs. Oswald West and small daughter Jean of Portland, as house guests of Governor and Mrs. Ben W Oleott during the week. Mrs. West has been the Inspiration for a num N e w pnn SUITS and DRESSES They all evidence the aristocratic hearing so much desired " .r, .J ; and appreciated by particular dressers. All are exact dupli cates of master models created by world's renowned de " signers and creators of fashionable suits for women; Dis tributed among the assemblages are stunning styles for dress-up affairs as well as for sport and business wear. Ladies' . Store ' 4GC-472 ! State Men's Store 416 State the niusicat comedy, "Head Over Heels" of which Miss V. Louise Thompson of this city takes a leading chorus part as Kathryn Starr. The juvenile dancing pupils- of Mrs. Ralph White enjoyed a box par ty Wednesday evening lo see Ruth St. Denis and her company of dancers from Denishawn at the Grand Opera house. The youngsters filled five boxes. They presented Miss St. Den Is with a huge boquet of pink roses and carnations. Following the con cert the party met Miss St. Dents and her dancers where the famous little dans4use spoke to them of their work. Iater the party adjourned to the Spa for supper. Mrs. White was assisted by Miss Luella Patton. Miss Valerie Briggs. Miss Mon Shamm. Miss Marie Briggs. Miss Molly Per kins. Miss Susie Solof. Misa Polly Haid and Miss Margaret White. i The Iyal Women's class of the Court Street Christian church were entertained at the home of Mrs. Ger trude Kirkpatrick Wednesday after noon for their regular monthly busi ness and social meeting. Refresh ments followed the business meet ing. The members present wer Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Flake. Mrs. SI. F. Pogue, Mrs. E. A. Bennett. Mrs. A. E. Sinipbon. Mrs. Sam Porter. Mrs. Hidden, Mrs. E. L. Comstovk, -Mrs. E. Gupton. Mrs. T. I. Ladbet ter. Miss Goidie Goodwin of Port land and Mrs. Frank Wycoff and the hostess. Chaunoey Bishop of Pendleton will arrive today for a short visit with his parents. Mr. an.l Mrs. C. P. Bishop and with his sons. Robert and Charles Kay. Miss Li I a Boore. who has been a house guest of Mrs. John Carson for several weeks is visitinr Canadian friends in Portand for a few days. Miss Ava Helen Miller, sister of Mrs. Walter !. Spaulding. is spend ing the week end as a guest of the j Gamma Phi Beta house at Oregon Agricultural college. While there she will attf-nd the house dance giv en by the lambda Chi Alpha frater nity of which their brothers. Milton and Clay Miller are members. Miss Irene Curtis, a prominent Phi Beta Theta girl at Orepon Ag ricultural college is home for the week end wit hher mother. Mrs. L. G. Curtis. . Mr. and Mrs. Everett Phipps Bah-f-ock of Portland will come to Sa le in Tuesday to be ihi tneuls of Mr. C. !. Clancey. Mr. Babcock will speak at the regular monthly meet ing of the Salem Art league upon that subject on which he is quite an authority. Mr. Clancey Is planning a dinner in honor of his guests Toes- day. The annual membership dinner of the Y. W. C. A. was given Tuesday evening in the association rooms. Honor guests were Miss Elizabeth Hughes and Miss Edith McGllvery of New York, both national secre taries. Each spoke on a phase of their work. About 43 members at Considerate Interest has been man ifested by the young musicians of Salem in orchestra music both In the high school and the churches. Miss Martha Swart who is directing the orchestra at the Christian church is a cornet pupil of Henry Stouden meyer of Portland, formerly of Sa lm, and director of the Cherrlan band. Since Miss Swart organized the orchestra in September of last year. It has given several concerts at the various state institutions for the ben efit or the inmates. , Under the direction of Miss Swart, the orchestra will give a concert Feb ruary 17 at the Christian church for the benefit of the orchestra which now numbers 1 pleees Including the pipe, organ and this will be used for the Sextette from Luria and th march from Tannhauser by Wagner. The Sextette will be played by Hedda Swart, clarinet: Catl Wenger. saxaphone: Martha Swart, cornet: Ira Cave, cornet: Richard Riley Jr.. horn: Frank Zlmm. trombon. They will be accompanied by Mrs. Hedda February 20. are working energeti cally to perfect every detail of the affair that falls t them. The pro ceeds will go to aid In th work be ing done for ths children of Marlon county, by. the .Marion County Chil dren's bureau. The program committee met Wed nesday afternoon at the home of the chairmen. -Mrs. W. Connel Dyer, and outlined plans, that will be of great interest and charm , when fully de veloped. .Professor Arthur von Jes sen. pianist of Portland who Is to be the principal attraction on the program will rive eight n ambers, two groups of three., and two solo numbers. A well known local vo calist will be featured on the prch gram and there wH a so be readings', to giye variation to the entertain ment. . A group of Wilamette university girls will, serve as ushers. A decorative .scheme for a stage setting, under the direction of Mrs Frederick 8. Stewart, will be de veloped on an appropriate artistic plan. Th3 tickets are now being printed and will soon be for bale by a ticket committee. The prices 10 cents for adults and . 1 cents for children and students has been placed so that every one interested in better babies for Marion county may aid in fur thering the work. Dr. and Mrs. W. H. Darby enter tained at a charming dancing party at their home honoring Mr. and Mrs. Bliss Darby who have recently come here from Glendale. Red carnations and red hearts were used to carry oat the Valentine suggestions. Dainty supper was served. Those bidden Perry .Raymond, .will leave for San Francisco . tomorrow. From . there they will sail for their borne in Dal- . boa. Canal Zone-L During -LhUr Visit here Mr. and Mrs. Boyd "haver been, the honor guests at. a Bqipbe'r.of so- . cial affairs and Mrs. Boyd who pos sesses a charming soprano voice has been soloist tor many occasions. . Mies Florence Elgin entertained a few of her. glrL friends atdlneef Tuesday evening, at the-horns of her parents, Mr. and Mnt Charles Elgin. Mrs. Bad le Hill -of Portland I li Salern as the guest of Mrs. RsJph Hensley." Mrs. , Herbert 'Xonn naii been spending paftof the week in Port land vf si ting with friends. ' (Continued on page 2) j . , nu t .1 r . Swart at piano and Mrs. Frank 7inn,and M and u Grover Bellinger. Mr. and Mrs. Paul V. Johnson. !r. and Br. Charles Bates. Mr. and Mrs. Elliott Colony. Mips Marcaret Grahaiu. and Dr. Den- T0NSIT0 The t;rat hair remover, on sale at V. G. Shlpiey Co.. Brewer Drur Store. Sanitary Beauty Parlors and Mrs. Irene Scott's. Nl'-BOXE CORSETS A. L LYONS i 429 Court St. at the pipe orcan The orchestra will be assisted by Miss Johanna Jams with several vo cal selections. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Craig enter tained the Cherry City club at a Very pretty dinner party Tuesday night at their home on South Com mercial street. Plates were set for Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Poisal. Mr. and Mra. A. T. Wain. Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Rice. Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Mlnto and the hosts. Following the dinner the eveninr was spent at cards at which Mrs. Ian J. Fry and A. T. Yam re ceived the i rlzes for high scores. Miss Margaret Goodin Is home from the I'niversity or Oreaon for the week end with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Goodin. Mr. and Mrs Henry Conoyer en tertained with an informal five hun dred party last night at their home, with guests to make up five tables at cards. Spring flowers were used In abundance through the rooms. At the close the hostess served a supper. i X- Clarence Ylisbop fof Portland Is fpendinc !he meek end at the home of his parents. Mr. and Mrs. C P. Bishop. - Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Daue will en tertain with a smart little dinner par ty at their home Monday evening. Plates will be set for 14 guests. The women serving on the various! committees Tor the benefit concert Phone 958 to bo given In the Grand Opera hoase nis. Miss Kuncnie Craig Mid Miss Ed na Simopton are in Portland for the week end to see Misa V. Ixuise Thompson in Head Over Heels which is playing at the Heilig theater. . Dr. and Mrs. Mark Skiff. Charles Craig and Mark Skiff. Jr.. are spend ing the week end in Portland, going down to attend the Head Over Heels performance. Mr- and Mrs. Sherman Heckman are home after a.delirhtful two weeks' visit in Medford at the home of iMrs. Heckman's brother. Paul Hanson. Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Bod. who lot th past month have been vislilnr Mrs. Boyd's parents. Mr." and Mrs. w " II v EM FROLASET CORSETS For Spring Wear. Also Athletic Gir. dies for misses and women who en rage in all kinds of athletie sports. These ate made of elastic material and flexible stays, so they lnsurs comfort and ease. Elastic bandeaux for stout figures. . . RENSKA L SWART CORSET SPECIALIST j 115 Liberty Street. SPRING SUGGESTIONS Many su;Krlin'n in statural articles for the spring eiulrf)ile ry NEEDLECRAFT SHOP ' . 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