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I' ! . '.; i - SECOND NEWS SECTION PAGES ! TO 6 SOCIETY, EDITORIAL AND CLASSIFIED SEVENTIKTII YKAU- SALEM, OREGON, SUNDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 13, 1921 TRICE: FIrE CENTS SOCIETY NEWS ii;t ; Mi' i heWEEK mMm, BY, MOLLY BRUNK rXHlS being the season ;f Lenten contemplation, time for leisure . 1 and repose in at liana, matron and maids, who have put in an arduous winter FEATURED ON WOMAN'S CLUB PROGRAM 1 with innumerable dances iand attendant festiv ities, apparently adjusting themselves to the new order of things, for tlib PftHt fortnlKht has been peculiarly larking in ttocial activities, vith Utile on the furthcoming program until well after Kaater. The springtime auggestion in tne atmosphere u turning thoughts out-door-Frd, and a result there Is 'a stir of life on the green, south of town at the country club, that presages a renewed life in the sport of golfing. . ; INASMUCH as a local theater as well as a foremost American in a Ra tine have been featuring for aome time the work of Janis Oliver , Cur wood, the following sketch of the life of the author, by a Salem woman whd knew him personally, will be .of timely interest. Mrs. P, D. Eason lived for many years in the same town as Mr. Curwood and waa well acquainted with him before he became a national literary figure. tne says oi mm. . James Oliver Curwood does not live in the frozen north of which be writes, but his home Is In Owosso. Michigan. : In Michigan he could easily stand on his doorBtep any January morning and. closing his eyes, believe himself in upper Canada. There would be the same nip at his nostril and biting into his lungs. Bat be really goes on expeditions after local color nearly every year, and any Hudson' Hay Post or the stretches betwet-n furnish his tore house of make-believe. ; in a recent Owosso paper I noticed two items about him. In the "Twenty yearB ago" column it gave: "James Oliver Curwood baa bad a ahort story-accepted by the "Gray Goose. This magazine haa bean dead for so many years that it is forgotten by ail except the proud authors and editora who contributed to its demise. In the personals of he same paper, I read that Mr. Curwood has purchased a high-priced limousine. The conclusion is obvious. - Twenty years ago he licked his stamps thoughtfully for the return envelope which he always enclosed; but now that he hasJ progressed to limousines, , i imagine euuora approacn mm numuiy. I talked to him a few years ago in our home town, Owosso. He ... t hi mother's where he doesi most of his writing. He comes from hla own house each morning and walks to his old home, which 1 on a quiet; maple shaded street. .''I Hla mother; .Mr. Curwood, met me at the door and she remem bered me. I I was surprised because I had been away for some time. 8b ia dear elderly lady who has done much toward her son's suc- ""''Go right up," she said, "turn to the left and you'll find him." I found him tipped back in his chair and in a mood for talking. rDo you think higher degrees at college would help for literary work?" I aaked. "Goodness no!" He smiled humorously and tilted his chair back atlll farther. "I had three yearaat the University of Michigan and I got out Just in time. They would have had me turned into a suitable mould by another year and then where would I be? Edu cation, up to a certain point, is necessary, hut after that, imagine and 'Theheold something of his plans for launching a moving pic tnre company to produce his own scenarios. Salem it es have enjoyed one of his specialties, "God's Country and the Woman" being one ' of bis fine productions. ... , ! .. Then he repeated the recipe for his own success: "Imagine,; write constantly, work and aubrait to editors. , When one remembera that he followed this rule for a score of yeara and that it bore him up from the anaemic "Gray Goose to opulent limousines, the advice must carry some weight. Aou will notice that not once did he mention inspiration, for he believes with many otbera that auccess is based on hard work. l I '! - ; I- . : S" '--V,, F -"'"if: S ' ,-:pv. - . ;i;-v;:j-.;-'.'i.r-:.:. ' I ! ; i I few club's first and present prident, leaRiifs and; a IT was the delightful privilege of a number of Salem folk visit- Inr la New York City, to hear Visa Winifred Byrd. when ahe ap peared la concert in Aeolian hall, Wcdneaday, February the second. Among those la attendance were Mrs. W. P. Lord, Miss Elizabeth lord, Mrs. H. C. Schultz. Miss Mary Sehultx, M Ibs Mabel Robert as aad Mrs. I Florence Holbrook. Writing to friends here con cerning the concert. Miss Lord ujt: :"I'Te Just returned trom . AeoHan ball, where I have heard the foremost American pianist our own Winifred Ilyrd. While the ecstacy of her wonderful ren amons of a most difficult pro Iran lingers With me, I wish to rlva friends at home some idea of Winifred Byrd's artistic program. and the great enthusiasm which was displayed. "The opening group of Debussy made evident her originality in execution. Her delicate tone in th "Cathedral Eneloutie" was very worthy of De Pachmann "Dance de Puck."" so like herself. dainty, unexpected and spontan eous reached the audience in Just the manner the name implies. The audience fairly chuckled over her rendition of this delightful com Dosition. The Lisxt numbers brought forth a storm of applause. Never have I heard Winifred Hyrd nlay better and never have I seen an audience more enthusiastic and appreciative. "A capacity house greeted Miss Byrd.-evidently music lovers, for as I glanced over the hall daring her numbers the absolute stillness MISS Lulu Rosamonde Walton, who gave Drinkwa ter's Lincoln at the meeting of the Salem Woman's Club, yesterday afternoon. Miss Walton, who is a gift ed reader, presented the English author's drama with splendid success. and keen attention was very no ticeable. Fully one-third were men, many grey headed, young boys and business men. "When the program was finish ed, the entire audience rushed to the platform and crowded around the artist, demanding encores. It was most delightfully informal Miss Byrd received a host of ad mirers in the reception room. I remained, for nearly an hour and left her surrounded by a crowd. "Salem and Oregon, too, for that matter, should be proud of Winifred Byrd." Here is Miss Byrd's program: Debussy Prelude. Cathedrale Engloutie. Danae de Puck. Mouvement. Chopin Three Preludes. Liszt Erolca. Consolation. Mazeppa. Grieg Nocturne Liszt. .Hungarian Rhapsodic No. C A finished and artistic program given in memory of Lincoln yes terday afternoon by the Salem Woman's club, under the direc- FEMININE . WEAR Fea and ARTICLES FOR USE urine Coats, Suits, Dresses, Silk and Cotton Petticoats, Carter s Underwear, Kayser's Underwear, Phoenix Hosiery, Warner's Cor sets! Modart Corsets, Dix-Nurses Uniforms, Neckwear, Kid and Fab ric Gloves, Toilet Articles, Howard Brushes, Yankee Notions, Leath er Goods, Belts, Sweaters, Kimonas, Bath Robes, Umbrellas, Bath ing Suits, Oregon Knitting Yarn, Silk aud Ungerie Blouses. ( Ready to Wear Ready to Use 1 1 There's a reason why it is better to pay as you go. One is that you always live within your income and soon learn to save money tion of the drama -department, marked the February date of the club, the event calling forth a large representation of members and guests. As a fitting setting for the program the auditorium of the Commercial club displayed a simple, dignified decorative flan, with large flags outlining the room and forming a back ground for the stage. A picture of Lincoln and a bowl of golden tulips, forming a bit of color, was placed on the table on : the platform. Drinkwater's Lincoln was the feature of the afternoon, and was splendidly given by Miss Lulu Ilosamonde Walton, who caught the spirit of idealism and eympa- J thy which the English dramatist has sought to emphasize. Her presentation was Vlmple and sin cere. Preceding her Miss Lena Belle Tartar sang in excellent voice 'The liattle Hymn of the Repub lic," by Julia Ward Howe, and responded to a demand for an en core with ''Carry Me Hack to Ol VirKinny." i . Mt-3. William II. I'urKbardt was at the piano. As a final number well known southern melodies were given by Miss Marlon Emmons and Mips Iva Claire Love, violinist, with. Miss Lucille Emmons playing an accomnaniment. Tea was served from a long table made distinctive with Its beautiful old silver, tome of it dating back to Lincoln's time. Silver sticks held the tallow-col ored tapers, and garlands of smi- lax and bowls of daffodils were combined as decorations. A full damask cloth was used in place of the doilies of the modern tea table. Smilax and candles also ornamented the mantel. Introducing a pretty detail were the quaint mid-Victorian costumes worn by the girls who served. Low coiffures of the period were likewise noted. The group included Miss uatnerine Carson. Miss Helen Pearce.JMiPS Nell Thielsen. Miss Elizabeth Hal ley, Miss Mildred Garrett and Miss Ada Miller. Presiding at the urns wera Mrs. J. II. McNary. Mrs. S. A. Kozer, Mrs. R. J. Hendricks and Mrs. William E. Kirk. , The following new members were admitted to the club: Mrs. L. S. Geer. Mrs. C. A. Lytle. Mrs. Chester Cox. Mrs. Lenta Westa cott. Mrs. Elmo Whits. Mrs. Mary Yockey. Mrs. John M. Clifford, Mrs. Walter Kirk. Mrs. John Caughill. Mrs. E. L. Tillinghast, Mrs. David Eyre. Mrs. H. S. Gile, Mrs. II. II. dinger, Mrs. John R. Sites and Mrs. W. Connell Dyer. - - ! Easily the largest and most charming affair of the week was the reception which the Thursday Afternoon club pave at the resi dence of Mrs. 1. C. Miles on Court street, honoring the wives, moth ers and daughters of legislators. Formal invitations were sent to feminine members of all solon'a families in various places of the state, a large response being called forth. Wives. of the su preme court judges and those of the chief state ofrlcials were like wis? bidden as well as several other feminine vihitors In the city. The handsome rooms wore beautified with a motif of "green and yellow, candles in brass slicks being placed about and us-d in lighting the' tea table, where pot ted tu'ips. 'and ;o-. ot golden ribbon sr.-de particularly effectite ornamentation. Members of the club formed a receDtlon committee, receiving the guests and also being sta tioned about the rooms. The Mrs. C. P. Bishop ami Mrs. George J. I'earc wtre stationed at the ta urns, the following; group as sisting in serving: .Mrs. Frank Spears. Miss Helen Pearce. Miss Nell Thielsen. Mis Eliza Nolan, Miss Elizabeth llailey of Port land: Mix Grace Itean and Miss Constance Cartwrlght. Mrs. W. Carlton Smith delight ed with songs which she contrib uted. "Thank God for a Garden." "The First Hose or Summer." "Morning." and "Springtime." Mrs. William H. Purghardt. Jr.. playing the accompaniment. Sev eral readings by Mrs. W. H. Miss, a vi-itor in the city from Worces ter. Mass., were also notable de tails. . Once again the lllahee Country club is to be the setting for a larse social function, the event to l a formal dance, on the eve tifn .f February 22. Washing ton's birthday will furnish the nio 'If of the decorations, and var ious other details of the affair, which will be for club members, "nd out-of-town friends exclusive ly. The date will mark the first formal event for the season' of 1921. A committee named to perfect pi a a s. t composed of: C. U. Webb, chairman: P. E. Fullerton. Her bert L. Stiff. Roy H. Mills and Frank G. Myers. Announcements have been re ceived in Salem of the marriage of Miss Arlene Ohm. formerly of Salem and William Purdue, which took place in San Francisco. Jan uary 14. The wedding culminates a romance of high school days in California, where both originally resided. Mr. Purdue, who la a Stanford man took his bride to Philadelphia where they will make their home. On the way east they stoppedoff in Cnicago and other points of interest. Mrs. Purdue spent about five years in Salem, being identified with the buying, department of II. W. & M. L. Meyers' store. She was exceedingly popular, and has a .host of friends here to be in terested in the news of her marriage. close men Friends of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Wilson, former Salem residents are extending a most cordial wel come to them upon their arrival In the city the last of the week They are being entertained as house guests of Mr. and Mrs. Wil liam II. llurghardt, Jr.. planning to remain in the city about b:x months. ' Leaving .Salem several years ago ther spent some time in the Orient, later taking up their resi dence in London. England, where they spent a year. Upon their de parture Mr. Wilson will again vis it the Orient and India, compiet ing the circuit. Mrs. Thomas O. llailey and Miss Elizabeth llailey returned to their home In Portland last night after spending the week as the house guests of Mrs. II. It Thielsen and Mips Nell Thielsen Numerous small affairs made the stav of these charming visi tors pleasant, for the most part calling together a few long-time friends for either a luncheon or an afternoon over the tea cups. Of the former courtesies Mrs John Gill, wife of Senator GUI of Portland was the sponsor, the luncheon being given at the Hotel Marion on Thursday. Covers were laid for Mrs. llailey. Miss llailey. Mrs. Harold Gill of Portland. Mrs. H. P.. Thtelsen, Miss Thielsen and the hosts. Saturday before the departure of the Haileys Mrs. Ada Strong crave a small luncheon at the same place for Mrs. llailey. Mrs. P. C. Patterson of Port land is a guest of Governor and Mrs. Ren W. Olcott. ' The dinner which Mrs. Louis Lachmund cave Thursday night for a eroun of legislative cot friends of -jiator Lachniund was a distinctly? and interesting af fair. The!t tabl'j displaced won derfully attractive floral orna mentation J long art basket that ronforeV'd to the outline of the board wnt employed as a cen terpiece beipg filled with a com bination of daffodils and blue hya cinths. Ai'large golden bow topped the handle in which violets were artistically entwined, ilc neath this ;:wh a hand-dyed siiare of silx in blue and yellow which further revealed the color motif. V Ulue and I -yellow candles In single tirkir.Vat i a mellow light, and at eacltj place were violet buttonaires, l-and cigarette favors tied with harmonizing ribbon. Covers were laid for: Senators H. L. Eddy, Jtoseburg; W. T. Vin ton. McMinville: G. W. Joseph. Portland ;WCT. Hume, Portland: W. GV Hare, Hlllsboro: C. M. Thomas. Medford; W. H. Strayer, Raker: Henry Hanzen. representa tive of thelPortland Telegram. John II. McNary and Senator LachmundJ Mrs. Johrf 11. McNary enter tained the jnmbers of the bridge luncheon cljib and Mrs. H. O. Terry of Portland, and Mrs. W. H. Dancy additionally. Thursday afternoon. jjFor the luncheon ta ble a Valentine suggestion was made with i the centerpiece of crimson carnations, and' red can dles on either iHe. Mr. and Mrs. II. G. Terry of Portland are guests o Mr. and Mrs. W. Melvin Plimpton, the lat ter arriving Thursday, Mr. Terry coming up lft night. f Members f the Monday Night club are happily anticipating the next numbef.on their program, to be given tomorrow night, in Moose Hall. i and which will be a Valentine dincing party, with hearts, andilbe 'nsignia of the date in evidence in decorations. A number or dinner and supper parties will claim the hour before and after the affairs, one of the largest of the latter to be the one sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Wal ter Kirk anvl Mr. and Mrs. Tom Galloway, rovers toi be laid for 26. at the home of the Kirks. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Duncan are entertaining with a supper of 12 covers. Mr. and Mrs. F. G. Myers and Mr. and Mrsl C. II. Webb will give a supper, arranging places for Is Still another supper will be the one glveh, by Dr. and Mra. W. H. Darby aotd Mr. and Mrs. Rliss Darby at the home of the former. IX guests to be bidden. Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Hofer were dinner hosts Thursday night, en tertaining with the first of a series f similar affairs which they will give. Covers were laid for fourteen. Mr. and Mrs. James Trent of Danbury, Iowa, arrived in Salem last week, and are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. F. O. Meyers, until their removal to their new home which they have purchased near Salem. Mr. and Mrs T. R. Handley have with them over the week end Mr. and Mrs. II. B. McCan nish of McMinville. . Mrs. Colon R. . Ebernardt of LaGrande arrived in Salem the rirst of the week to remain until the end of the session with her husband. Senator Eberhardt. A large number or local folk are planning to motor over to Silverton tomorrow night to at tend a large dance which the Sil verton Woman's Club Is giving as a benefit for the city library Mrs. R. L. White and Miss Mar garet White have been aaked to assist with solo dances. -Yellow daffodils and candles In atlver sticks made a simple, ef fective decorative motif for the table when Mr. and Mrs. Walter Spaulding entertained with a din ner Monday night, laying cover for 13. Places were arranged for Mr. and Mrs. Charles K. Spauld ing. Mr.' and Mrs. L. L. Lead-. better. Mr. and Mrs. R. II. Mills. Mr. and Mrs. James Kaster. Major and Mrs. Frank G. Andreae. Mis Ava Miller and the hosts. . (Contlnned on Page 2.) R. HARR 1J67 xoxth Twxurra. Teacher of Piano TnascrtpUafl, Hsmoay aa4 CompHtlon a pcutty. Fint. Sod. Third mod Foaria grades. sr 1 , I LOO Fifth aa4 Bixifc graJra. awr lx a l&O Advaarod 8tdeaia. par leaaaa Just Received New line of trimming beads for your spring gown NEEDLECRAFT SHOP 429 6urt Street Phone 958 WEAR A NU BONE for your health, comfort and' appearance Don't wear a corset that waa not intended for your figure. We make front and back lace. Our outsize ribbed top Hosiery have arrived. A. E. Lyons Nn Bone Corset Parlor- ' Phone 958 429 Court EL Some Day It Will Stop Raining I That's 4 fact, and when it does, spring will burst on us in all its warmth and "sun shine, i ;iVe are prepared for those glorious days when even nature herself put on a new dress and shines forth in all her beauty. 1 .Lni&l Jli 1 H .i V r i M Our Ready-to-Wcar Section is now showing the - . . . New Spring Models SUITS this season have a marked dis tinction of individuality. The fabrics while being very practical for service " and wear, are designed on tailored and semi-tailored lines, stamping each garment with a character of its own. DRESSES are exceptionally dainty, bordering on a naive simplicity, and yet with just sufficient trimming and contrast to give a brightness and dash that gives them a charm that will ippeal. The selections were all most carefully made, Corseting Is Both an Art and a Science Nowaday the corsets must be designed with due regard for the art of "dress" and with a scientific understanding of the delicate Internal organs so that no undue pressure may be exereised upon vital spots. Frolaset Corsets Meet these requirements RENSKAL SWART 115 Liberty St. QUALITY, SERVICE AND PRICE being trie deciding factor with each garment. You will be surprised at the New Prices-ithey seem like Old Times and forcefully emphasize the fact, that "PRICES HAVE DROPPED" . We have just 8 CHILDREN'S RAIN CAPES left. These we sold on the 1920 price at $3.9.but on new quotations from the factory, we have marked them down to $2.33. II , ;! s: t y if! I This Isi Prune Week This Is Prone Week i