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About The Oregon statesman. (Salem, Or.) 1916-1980 | View Entire Issue (March 27, 1921)
SOCIETY NEWS OF THE WEEK BY MOLLY BRUNK. Proof'of the Pudding Tb Proot ot tne padding is in tbs sating Tn Prof o' story u tn reading. The proof of an aUior's greatness is In the public Sainand for more ot her or hii WSy the editor of "Good House '4 keeplos" ia the April number of tits nugsxlne "There's an old taring that the things we like are .eTer good for us. Articles by Anne Shannon Monroe are the ex- Mntion. People read them and writs letters about them, and pot - them into scrap books, and mem f oris bits ot them and invariably ti articles do them good. We are glad that this article is the be- rinnlng ot a series, because that means that there shall be more of them. All of which is but proof t of the pudding. ,1 , a Pessimistic Outlook l Won't It be horrid If it rains to day? Won't it be simply terrible If rou have to hide that beautiful MCnapeau" beneath a parasol that - i all wlntApf Anil ' yoa probably will. I'm not usually . pessimistic, but I am about Easter. ' I'te come to the conclusion that Easter is only for children and '-' flowers, anyway. Children don't - ears how wet It la. They'd Just aa soon hunt Easter eggs in the house as on the, lawn, anyway. Jurt so they find some. And aa for flowers why should they tret? The colors la heir pretty frocks can't run, and;lt is well nigh im ' possible to ruin the shape ot their ' dainty bonnets. Pear of the rain on v Cuter is merely one of the many afflictions imposed upon one for I rrowlag up like crows feet and . spring house cleaning. And that's V. that. :' : Easter Legends- I I Apropos of Easter, there are a 1 number of pretty legends that al- mrs can stand retelling. The one about the robin redbreast, for in- stance. How he stood mournfully ' at the foot ot the cross on that I woeful Friday, and a drop ot the precious blood fell upon hlraj Pla ning his breast Indelibly. And the tale of the little bird who tried so hard to loosen the nails in the cross that he spoiled his , little beak, and Is known as the cross bill even yet. Then the one they tell of the willow tree from which the whips were taken to make the scourges, and how from the igno miny of the deed it has been weep ing ever since. The story of the anenome is especially pretty. Ac cording to the story tellers, it used to be a pale colorless little flower, until the first Holy Satur day, wnen Mary, grieving over her o . oun a ueam. wanted alone In a field covered with the little flow era. And it may have been her eyes, or it may have been the long garment she wore, but when she left the field all the anenomes were a beautiful virgin blue Mary's color. The reason Easter eggs are always colored, we are told, is because a small bird had its nest near . the holy sepulchre, and when Christ arose on Easter morning, the beautiful colored rays of light that surrounded Rim Chicken A La Easter- Have you a little chicken in your borne today? (Note. The above sentence Is not a pun.) It can be a real little . chicken all fluffy down and yellow beak, or it can be a cotton chicken pur chased from any ot the down-town stores. It can even be a sticky candy chicken, although that kind la not so satisfactory; they are so temptingly destructible. But chicken yon must have, if you are to celebrate Easter in a truly An glo Saxon manner. And. as our friend Lowell would say: "What is so rare as a little chicken? With the exception of a kitten, nothing. And even a kit ten has its disadvantages. When a chicken becomes older and strag gly looking yon can always utilize it for a Sunday dinner, while a kitten- well it simply is out of the question. There remains but the , chloroform bottle or the mill race. and the cheaper of these Is the mill race. It does away with the necessity of a funeral. We are excepting babies.- of course.. Although I believe that even the fondest mother will ad mit that they do not possess the prepossessing -appearance of a newly hatched chicken.. For all that a mother can look in the mir ror and realize that her child giyes promise of great beauty, she can not escape from that haunting re semblance to a dried carrot or a roasted peanut, with which Jt is endowed when it first makes its appearance upon this worldly stage. She has Adam and Eve and the apple to blame for that His ft t really doesn't amount to much, be cause a baby so soon outgrow its resemblance to the vegetable king dom and emerges into the sweet est speclman of animal kingdom life ever created. Like a butterfly u us luijuaiu yon Know. But to return to the chicken You. really must have one. It has such a pretty symbolical meaning, handed down from goodies knows which ancestral nation. w pro oa Djy the Greeks. They were arwa picking OUt SOme animal j somethjng. pierced through the branches and dyed the eggs with rainbow hues. I out I vadls,- remember? cance of the chicken Is essentially DRESSMAKING Hemstitching, Braiding 10c per yard, Also Plaiting r 1 and buttons . MULL '& HENDERSON, Over Miller's Store ! Phone 117 Famous Opera Singer to Appear Here i TUESDAY SPECIAL . ' 1 : ' ! ' v-...fV - I Stamped Dresser Scarfs, regular 85c value only 50c NEEDLECRAFT - SHOP , 423 Court Street ' Phone 958 THE NUBONE Our custom ; made corset, any style size or quality, bcientifically designed, giving the form youthful grace ind peiae. Our Justright corset is our quick service cor wt, prices $2.50; to $5.50. The new Girder sport corset iu pink brocade arid elastic back, price $3.75. See our out ike ritbed top hosiery, mercerized 85c; silk, $1.35. A. E. Lyons ,V Phone tSI 429 Court St. ?i ir fastv- cn and beauti iui, comlne out nr th t.b .vn wherein it had been confined. It was used by the ancients as a sym bol of Tessurection. and the cus tom, although its original mean- S5 SnJ .hIre ben ,onK ,ost count oi. soil is in vogue in every cor ner of the world where Easter is celebrated. Auld Acquaintance It turned out to be even a ' greater success than the boys had hoped for the anniversary dance of old Company M at Dreamland Friday night, it was such con vincing proof that . the people have not forgotten that these are the same boys whom they ban queted at the armory that gray df.y in Apr11 four ago: that ouve drab, and mufti are not so foreign t tach other, after all. when viewed m the light of what has been. It seemed to bring one to a .f.uller understanding of the lact that thore who went and tose who stayed at home were comrades aa truly as though they all had campaigned together. "Where was I in France? Why friend. . I met you there at Journey's end! And though perhaps you couldn't see ' The old familiar form of me I stood with half a million more To greet you as you came ashore. And after that each night and day I walked beside you all the way; When roads were long and hope delayed . ' When hearts were sick and halt afraid I held your hand and .courage kept! I watched beside you when you slept. I marched and drilled and fought 'with you In every battle you went through. Where dangers of Intent or chance Were thickest There was I in - France. . (A thousand leagues away, 'tis true. Dut oh; God knows, how close to you.) ; Paintings on Exhibit- Art lovers of Salem are evinc ing a great deal of Interest In the exhibit to be held in the studio of R. Monroe Gilbert, on Commer cial street, tomorrow. , Through the efforts of Mrs:, Gilbert of the Salem Arts league, Joseph Muel ler, representative of the United States Printing' and Lithograph company of New York, will stop in Salem on his way to California and exhibit his goods. This Is the first time a representative has stopped In this city, only the larger cities of the United states being on his itinerary. His exhib it consists of fac-slmile prints in full color ot paintings by famous American artists, and is consid ered the best and fullest line of such paintings In the country. The public is extended an Invita tion to visit the studio tomorrow while the pictures are on display. A Pretty Costum The purely feminine contingent that gathered to bear Miss Mon roe took particular notice of the pretty spring costume in which eh3 appeared. 1'er hat was dark , blue, v fashioned of a soft straw, and enlivened with a bit of color 4- Madame Margaret Matzenauer, whom the Salem Musical Bureau is bringing to Salem, April 15th of '"Carmen" with Caruso. De- spit? the fact that Wme. Matze nauer had not sung this role for some years, and had never ap peared in it tn this country, she stepped into the breach and scored one of the greatest successes of her career. v Mr. Carver's Ability Charles Carver, who will be heard with Mine. Matxenauer in this city. April 15, Is a, young basso wbo made an Instantaneous succecs in bis coast to coast tour with Mme. Schumann-lleink last stason. Regarding Madame Schu- mann-lleink's appearance in Chi cago, me journal oi inai cuy said: "he 'bad an assisting artist with her who bids fair to be a re markable find. This one was Charles Carver, basso. lie Is cer tainly very tall and he looks to be very young, but be has a voice. It is a basso, none of your bass baritones, lyric bassos, or any of the other classifications which apologize for not having depth enough, but the real thing. " He goes down to the depths with out any appearance of dredging. He knows how to handle the Eng lish language in seemly and un derstandable manner, and his voice has a noble rich vitality in its quality. Unless all signs are misleading, he will be known one of these days." The Seattle Times speaks of him as follows: ''That tall, young basso, it has come to light, is a pupil of Frank La Forge. Mr. Carver, who Is but 22 years old, was encored as ' liberally last night as the great contralto, singing venerable bal lads. Supplementary to a group of songs and .Mozart's "Magic Flute" aria. In which he roamed the depths with a true basro prof undo' profouulest profundity." A banquet at Hotel Marlon, at which 0 officers were guests was the opening feature of the In stitution of Willamette Shrine No. 1, in this city. Thursday. March 2i. Mrs. Elizabeth Shater. worthy high priet-tess of Willam ette Shrine gave the welcoming address. After the banquet the officers were escorted to the Ma sonic temple where Sojourner Angus A. Graham, deputy su preme watchman of the hep&erds. assisted by Sojourner Klfreda Hedge, worthy high priestess, and other officers of Oregon Shrine Instituted tbe nev Salem Shrine. Following the rexemon- potted plants were suspended from the criling. Special music was a feature of the dance. Additional guests at the dance were Mr. and Mrs. John Caughell. Mr. and Mrs. R. P. Jacobs. Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Haack of Port land. Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Far mer. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Gllllngbam. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Gilbert. Mr. and Mrs. Homer Smith. Miss Eliza Nolan. Miss Alta Miller. Miss Mar caret White. Mr. PrVsticott and Jim Crawford. New Shipment Plaid Skirts We are especially pleased with this ship ment, s All Wool and New Plaids They are effectively dressy, and will prove very serviceable. The sizes are complete and the price surprisingly low. ' $16 JO to $27 JO -; by the small flowers on the brim. A long veil was worn with it. Her dress was a heavy silk crepe, also dark blue, the waist, Fleeves and oversklrt of which was beavilr embroidered tn gold, ,henna and bines. A small Henna collar ana a wide blue sash lined with that color finished off tbo costume. Shj chose black satin slippers, with the ankle bow. and dark blue silk stockings of the sheer material now so popular in the east. A lacy effect wae achieved by the drop stitch employed Her coat was a long one of black seal plush, with a collar so deep that it ceased to be a collar: becom ing, instead, an over cape. This was edged with a band of silver gray squirrel. . '' A Reminiscence The appearance in Salem ot Frank La Forge as accompanist to Margaret Matzenauer on April 15th recalls an Incident ot former connections with the great singer. While Mr. and Mrs.. A. N. Bush were In Chicago in 1917 they attended a benetit perform ance at the Hippodrome, a huge theater seating 10.000 persons. The affair was for the American' Red Cross, and Matzena ier, who was to ring, had obtained a leave of absence for Mr. La Forge, who had previously enlisted In the army," that he might be, her ac companist at the benefit. The young pianist was in uniform, and with his wonderful playing took the house by storm. The crowd, had of course, come to hear Ma dame Matzenauer, but the honors were fairly divided between her and her accompanist. As an en core to a phenomenal burst of applause Mr. La Forge Improvised and as a final offering," played a number of popular war selections. The beautiful mufic played by one so " soon to leave for over seas, and thj almost uncanny musical ability displayed by the young soldier, had the effect of sending a suspicious moisture to the eyes of more than one of the vast audience. Mr. La Fonre was in the army for two years, and his natural gift seems to have been 1 heightened, 'rather than otherwise, by his experiences. The . Truly Great The truly, great are always humble. rt Is only those who Imagine themselves better than others who are particular about whom they associate with, and officious when addressing some one whom they consider beneath tbeui. Said Miss Monroe, In speak ing of this matter: "If any of you are ever suc cessful " enough in your chosen work (which, no doubt, you will be) to have the opportunity of having dealings with the greatest editor In the country, you will find that he is as friendly and commonplace as your next doof neighbor. His office boy will be hard to pass, and his stenograph er may be a bit snippy, but the great map himsolf will be the politest. moFt unassuming gen tleman yon have ever met." - ' A Humorous Anecdote Everyone knows "Happy Val ley." that wholesome tale of western life by Anne Shannan Monroe that was the ta'k of the country when It was first pub lished and which Is destined to lire for a sreat many years after the greater share of modern liter ature Is forgotten. Hut there are a few Intimate sidelights that few readers, know, and which the author told during her visit here !st week. For instance, in th first part of the book Mrs. Monroe d tcribes the awakening of a man lb a small hotel room in the town la which the story H laid, with one ot those dark brown head aches acainrt which Volstead har since directed his surplus '-nergy.il I As ho 1-y there he noticed a crack in the wall, from which there presently emerged a familiar looking little brown bug. When Miss Monroe re-visited a ranch near that town some months after the publication ot the book she was met by a delegation of citi zens who demanded to be told in which hotel n tbe town she had seen that bug. There were only two hoste'ries there nd thy had been fighting pver the matter ever since the story had be?n published. Matzanauer's Good Humor Margaret Matzenauer. the fam ous dramatic soprano, who is to visit us on April IS under the auspices of the Salem Musical bu reau. Is a great favorite at the Metropolitan Opera House In New York with artists and audiences because of her . unfailing good humor. It is perhaps one of her greatest .intimate characteristics, and the Italians invariably end their praise of her wonderful singing with the addition: "Sem pra dl buon 'umore." f Always In good humor.) Although of stately rqferve. : Madame Matzenauer, once assured of a stranger's sin cerity, "completely unwinds her self" and radiates a limitless fund or good humor like a pleased child. It seems an Impossible thing to upset Margaret Matzenauer's pood humor, and this great qual ity is carried Into her work at the Metropolitan Opera House. When a prima donna role has to be hurriedly r?-ca?t, the star most likely to step Into the breach most cheerfully and sing at the briefest notice is Madame Mar garet Matzenauer. These emerg ency roles, so often a trial to the director, and a reason for asking the public 'induluence. have In variably resulted in added laurels for Margaret Matzenauer", not merely because of thu great ar tistry ot her work, but because of the excellent spirit in which it was approached and performed. A recent .case in point was when, at the last moment. Geraldine Farrar was taken ill and unable to appear in a gala performance The principal affair honoring Miss Anne Shannon Monroe, emi nent Oregon author, who was a Salem visitor during the past week was tbe reception at the beautiful F. S. Barton residence on Capitol street Tuesday . after noon. Artistic vases of daffodils and jonquils were the only flor al decorations used, the hostess preferring to preserve the quaint charm ot the mission" lines of the lovely home. The reception was sponsored by the modern writers section of the arts league. Salemites desirous of meeting the noted writer called between 3 and 5 o'clock. Ices and coffee were served throughout the af ternoon, the hostess being assist ed by members of the Salem Arts league, at whose Invitation Miss Monroe visited Salem. Mrs. Fj D. Eason and Mrs. TL Monroe- Gilbert ooured. Mrs, J. M. Cllf-1 ford cutting the Ices. Mrs. J. C. Nelson assisted about the rooms and Introduced the guests. Amotag the women who called during, ice afternoon were Miss Margaret Coaper. Mrs. J. "J. Rob erts. , Mrs. Clifford Rrown. Mrs. R. J. Hendricks. Colonel ana srrs. E. Holer. Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Dibble. Mrs. W. 1). Smith. Mrs. Guy Smith. Mrs. E. C. Richards. Miss Frances Richards. Mrs. J. C. Nelson. Mrs. J. M. Clifford. Miss Marlon Emmons. Mrs. F. V. Eas on. Mrs. J. L. Stockton. 'Mrs. G. H. Tracy. Miss fcnza .-soian. ir. E. Weiser. Mrs, W. . F. Fargo. Mrs. R. Monroe Gilbert.. Mrs. C. C. Clark. Miss Ola Clark. Mrs. F. G. Howersox. Miss Marjorle Mel linger. Mrs. llyron II. Hrunk. Mrs. Elmer L. Rosa. Miss Elizabeth McCleay. Mrs. George Hugg. Miss Beatrice Thompscn. Miss May Smith les the o'ficers of Oregon .Shrine exemplified the ritualistic; work of the order In a most creditable manner to ." charter meiftbers of Willamette shrine. The officers Instituted into their various sta tions were: Worthy high priestessi Eliza beth Sbafer: watchman. of the shepherds. George H. Burnett; noble prophetess. Miriam Bur nett: worthy scribe, Glenn C Niles; worthy treasurer. -Katharine Bernard!: worthy shepherd ess. Mabel Settlem'.er; worthy guide. Minnie Mqeller: worthy chaplain, Josephine Vassi worthy herald. Winifred - R. Herrlck; first wise roan. Alonzo Speer; second wise man. Samuel Gillett: third wise man. Frank A. Tur ner: first hand maiden. Haze I Bishop; second handmaiden. Vicla E. Gilbert; -third hand maiden Svlvla. Jones: kins. Walter M Smith-, queen, sutan J. arty; or-, ganist. Marie Flint: wort ar d!an. Emma Murphy Brown; worthy guard, John Maruny. Among the out-of-town guests at the ceremonlea were Mrs. Anne Flnseth. ot Dallas: Mrs, Jean Johnson of Newport: Mrs. Nell Riddle of, Detroit; Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Poorman. of Woodburn: Mrs. Msbel Settlemier ot Wood-) burn: Mr. and Mm. Alonzo Speer, of Aumsvllle, Mrs. Ada Swank, of Aumsvllle: Miss Sylvia Jones. f crvsis: Mrs. Howard Ramp of Brooks; Mrs. Lona c.. uooney. w Jefferson. Mrs. rae raimer &mnn of Jefferson. The Shrine dance at the Ma sonic temple Tuesday evening was typical of similar affairs spon sored, by the hosts. The musk; was especially noteworthy end tbe beauty ot tbe decorations has sel dom been equaliey. In the "cen ter of the balcony a huge crescent and scimitar was suspended, on ach side of which was an illum inated 8hrlnecap. Pslms flanked the low stage, while banked around the entire room were thickets ot wltd red currant and Oregon grape, embodying the Shrine colors of . yellow, red and green. The corner in which the punch bowl was placed was decor ated in the same colors, scimi tars and. crescents being nsed. The four large center lights were shaded with huge oriental silk shades. ' and from the smaller chandeliers on each tide were swung hanging baskets. of vari colored flowers. -'More than 100 persons enjoyed the evening. The committee in charge of arrange ments consisted of F. G. Brock. Claire- Vlbbert. Lester Davis. David Wright and George G. Brown. Friends of Misa Odell Savago are rejoicing over the acceptance by the Walter Baker company, dramatic publishers of Boston, of a tlay composed by her. Miss Savag-? was graduated last June from Willamette universty. ana l now taking graduate work' In English at Wellesley. .. Red. yellow end green, the Shrine colors, together with the. Shrine Insignia were nsed -as an attractive decorative zaottf wnen Mr. and Mrs. Lester Davis enter tained a group of friends at a delightfully Informal dinner fol lowing the Shrine dance Tues day. Mr. and Mrs. Haney Hinkl? of Portland were guesis of honor, other guests being Mr. and Mrs. David Wright. Mr. and Mrs. Claire Vlbbert, and Dr. and Mrs. O. A. Olson. . (Continued on page C) Salem School o! Expression Lola Rosamond Walton, Director 14T Jr. commercial Phone SS2 14I4J Special Con rae la Ptfblle Speaking REAL 1IVMAX. 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