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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19, 192b THE CAPITAL JOURNAL, SALEM, ' OREGON PAGE FIVE Society. Clubs and M USIC " Edited by Roaalla Kober, phono 89 Christmas Traditions Significant Many of the moet beautiful cus toms and traditions that aro in heritanccs of early Christian, and even 'pagan, ancestors are those connected with the Christmas sea ion. The significance of the mistletoe, the lighting of the Yule-log, and even the Christmas tree Itself, aro priceless heritages whose historical backgrounds are often overlooked. Though few may remember that the mistletoe first became of primary import ance to the early Druids who considered It possessed with magi cal qualities and of spoclal use during their winter festivities, and that the Yule-log was light ed each year In the balls of tho princescs and barons of northern Europe even before Christianity had reached them, yet even the amaJlest member of every family Instantly connects mistletoe end tho Yule-log with Christmas and happiness and Santa Claus and a host of wonderful new gifts This Is the time for secrets and half whispered plans and know ing looks that drivo small child ren nearly to distraction. It Is a timo when mothers and big sis ters and grandmothers aro too busy for the round of luncheons and teas and dinners and after noons of brldgo that keep them busy during the rest of the year. Christmas dinners, plans for Christmas parties, and family re unions aro of euch importance 'during tho coming weok that all other affairs aro completely eclipsed. Tho fow events of the post week have been ontlroly in keeping wlthh the holiday sea son. With the Influx of college and university students homo for tho holidays there Is tho promise of a scries of brilliant affairs im mediately after Christmas. Miss Hlldur Kllbert will leave tonight for Nelson, British Colum bia to spent the Christmas holi days with her mother, Mrs. A. E. Kllberg. The Christmas pageant to be presented at tho First Methodist church. Sunday evening ai 1b entitled "Followers of the Star." The pageant, directed by Miss Mary E. Flndley, assisted by Mrs. Donald W. Riddle as direct or of the junior choir and by Mies Minnie Miller at the organ, opens with a prophecy from Isaiah. The nronhecv s followed by mo ap Broach of the wise men, who as nmlile as though in the desert where they completo their plans to go In search of tile Christ ennn, foretold to be born In Bethlehem of Judea. Scene II reveals a night mtinnn uritprn ahnnhorrla ara heard talking earnestly together and" wondering at the strangeness of the night. Suddenly they are aware of glad tidings and they decide to hasten to Bethlehem. Following tho manger scene, which follows, the audience la lm medlatclv invited to recall the hlcAalnes that are ours today be cause of that night. Scene IV. The spirit of the church challeng es the youth of today ana ne ac- centa the challenge, whereupon ho nucstions the spirit of the church eager to know more con cernlng the blessings shed upon us In the light of that star. Th enlrlt of the church summons: spirit of education, the spirit of healing, tho spirit of democracy and the spirit of missions, each elves her response to the sum mons. Finally youth kneels In adoration and consecration nt the manger. Opportunity Is then giv en to the audience to share in the bringing of gifts, which this year are to go Into the "world service" fund of the Methodist church. The program closes with the Junior church benediction by the choir. Throughout the pageant the Junior choir contributes choice Christmas carols and spe clal numbers, examples of which are "Sleep My Little One," Dutch carol: "Gloria In Excelsls Deo," an ancient Noel, etc. Those taking leading parts In the pageant are: Isaiah, Dr. Ham mond; Magi, Amos Illff, Manning Bross and Arnold Taylor: shep herds, Hal Lehman, Alex Allen Kenneth Johnston and Theodore Lang: attendants, Beatrice and Josephine Evans; spirit of the church, Mrs. Curry; spirit of heal lne. Hone Crowther: spirit of ed ucatlon, Evelyn Hnrtung; spirit of democracy. Mildred Junson nlrlt of missions, Pauline Find ley; youth, Ivan White; Mary, Mrs. Emmett Welling; Joseph, Harry Swafford. a Of Interest in Salem Is the word which comes from Washington D. C, that Miss Barbara Stan field, daughter of Senator Mm. Robert N. Stanfield, will announce her engagement to Henry Dunn, member of an old family in Jacksonville, Florida. Mies Stanfield has often been the ruest In Salem of her aunt, Mrs. W. H. Lytic. Mrs. Stanfield an Mrs. Lytie are sisters. At the present time Miss Stan field is etudying music at the Damrosch Conservatory of Music In New York city. She made her debut in Washington last yea and is considered one of the most beautiful girls in tne nation capital. She la an accomplished musician. Mr. Dunn was connected with a Washington, D. C, bond house for several years but Is in Jack - aonvllle at the present time. It said that the wedding will take place in January, Members of the Degree o( Hon or entertained at an attractive dance In their lodge rooms last Bight. Christmas decoration, were lovely about the rooms. Welcomed Seal Sale Will Close Wednesday Constance Bennett, of the stage and screen, saw the perfect climax to her elope ment with Philip Plant, of New York, heir to $11,000, 000, when she learned that his mother approved of the young couple's marriage. Mrs. Irwin Entertains Bridge Club Mrs. Clirton Irwin entertained her bridge club at an attractive uncheon In her home on north Summer street yesterday - which was followed by an afternoon of cards. Additional guests were Mrs. Harold Grady, Mrs. Curtis Cross and Miss Margaret Rodgers. Baskets of berry laden holly, clusters of mistletoe and other Christmas greenery were arrang ed about the rooms and red can dies In silver holders were used on the luncheon table, on the mantle, and about tho living and dining rooms. Covers at the luncheon table were placed for Mrs. Orady, Mrs. Cross, Miss Rodgers', Mrs. Paul Hendricks, Mrs. John H, Careon Mrs. Ho 11 is Huntington, Mrs. Al lan Carson, Mrs. Don Young, Mrs. Orris P. Pry, Mrs. Clifford Farm or, Mrs. Carl Nelson and the host ess, Mrs. Irwin. Honors for the afternoon were won by Mrs. Orady. Mrs. Orrle Fry will entertain the club In her home after the holidays. A Christmas tree with lovely gifts for all, Christmas carols, scripture reading appropriate to the Christmas season, and. other program numbers made the Christ mae party of the Past Matrons association at the home of Mrs. James Godfrey on north Liberty street last night, one of the most interesting meetings ol the entire yea r. Masses of mistletoe, holly and Oregon grape, hoily wreaths and tall red candles were arranged about the living rooms of the God frey home. Twenty six members of the past matrons association were present and additional guests were Mrs. Rose Babcock, Mrs. Jones of Gervals and Mrs. Roe encratz. During the evening Mrs. A. M. Reeves, who formerly made her home In Jefferson, was initiated Into the local associa tion. Mrs. Monnle Hauser gave reading from the Scriptures. Mrs. Godfrey was presented with lovely sewing cabinet as a Christ mas gift from members of the association. A late- supper was served In tin dining room at two long tables. The tables were centered with baskets of holly and mistletoe and red streamers fell softly from the lights above. Mies Helen Beverly Roberts, freshman at the University of Oregon, Is spending the Christ mas holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John J. Roberts. Th younger daughter' of Mr. and Mrs. Roberts. Miss Mildred, who Is at tending St. Helen's hall In Port land this year, Is also home for the holidays. Mr. and Mrs. Dan J. Fry fir. were hosts at dinner In their home last night. A basket of holly and red candles In silver holders centered the table with covers placed for Rev. and Mrs. Charles E. Ward, Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Hendricks, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Steusloff, Rev. J. J. Evans. Mrs. Alice H. Dodd, Mrs. M. M. Chap man, Miss Oda Chapman. Mrs. Kitty Graver, Miss Prlscllla Fry and the hosts, Mr. and Mrs. Fry. Mrs. 0. Monson who was the house guest for several days of her daughter, Mrs. E. B. Arm strong, returned yesterday to her home In Newberg. Because of the success of the booth sale of Christmas sea la which has been conducted by members of tho Salem Woman's club under the direction of Mrs. John H, Brophy at leading busi ness houses and offices during the week It is planned to carry tho sale on for three days of the com ing week. Booths at Miller's store, Kafoury's, tho Bank of Commerce, Stiff's Furniture store and the post office wilt bo open on Monday and Tuesday, and on Wednesday seals wUl be sold at Minor's and at the post office. The only place whero they may be ob tained on Thursday will be at the book stores of the city. Mrs. Brophy has asked the fol lowing club women to assist at the booths the coming week: Mrs. W. J. Btisick, Mrs. Darrl Proctor. Mrs. Kenneth Thompson. Mrs. U. G. Boyer. Mrs. P. M. Erlckson. Mrs. Harry G. Rice, Mrs. C. K. Spauldlng, Mrs. Moffltt Bell. Mrs. joo Baumgartner, Mrs. C. S. Ham llton, Mrs. Clifton Irwin. Miss Martha Rainier, Miss Ada Ran kin. Misa Myrtlo Lawrence. Mrs. E. M. Hulden. .Miss Zoe Stockton. Mrs. John Albert, Mrs. Fred Pow ell, Mrs. F. K. Barrett, Mrs. Wal ter Keyes. Mrs.' Ben VIck, Mrs. John Caughftl, Mrs. H. J. Waite, Mrs. Bill Holman, Mrs. Edwin Baker, and Mrs. Ed 43illlnirhnni When tho total of the sales dm Ing tho week was added yesterday u was round that $152.41 of seals were sold at the booths dur ing the five dnvs thnt thrv hud been opened. Woman's club mem- Ders are eager to have the booth sales total $200 before the close or tne season.. The Christmas veRnor mimicaia win do given at the First Pres byterian church at 5:00 P. M. to morrow. Tne complete program iuuuws: Organ prelude. "FanLasia nr Old Chrlstman Carols ' Faulkes: chorus, "Christmas Bells.'' Fitz gerald; scripture reading and prayer; men's chorus. "Let Us wow uo Even unto Bethlehem, Nevln; alto solo. "No Candle Light Was There," Lehman, Mar goret Hodgo Rosecrans; violin bo- lo, "Romance," Beethoven, Misa Helen Sellg; chorus "Je-su Bam bino," on, Incidental solo by Mr. oarion; nymn, 123, (1-4) offer tory, "Christmas in Sicily," Yon carols, "The Babe of ;thlehem, Old English; "Companions All Sing Loudly," Basque; baritone soio, "O Holy Niht," Adams, Mr. Leon Jennlson; women's chor us, "Tho New Moon of . Christ mas," MarBh; chorus, "Brightest and Best," Coombs, Incidental solo uy Mrs. Robertson; organ post- luue, 'Hallelujah chorus." ("Th. Messiah"), Handel. The personel of the chorus-lno.ues: sopranos, Louise Benson Robertson, Mrs. Jas. Fitzgerald, Mrs. C. B. Webb, Mrs. Ralph Scott, Mrs. Grant Bonnell, and Miss Gussfc Nllcs. Altos, Mrs. Merle Rosecrans, Mrs. Tom Galloway, Mrs. Joan Rahn Mrs. Guy Rathbun, Miss Jose phine Albert, and Miss Thelm, Davis. Tenors, R. H. Robertson, Newell Williams, E. H. Leach M. Yeagcr, Ralph Scott, and R. C. Davis. Bass, F. S. Barton, Dr. L. E. Barrick, James Smart, J. P, Bates, E. A. Konney, and C. T. Witter. -Director, R. H. Robertson, Miss Lucile Ross at the organ Mies Dorothy Pcarce at the plan and Miss Helen Sellg with violin, The seventy ninth birthday an- vereary of Mrs. Marcy Bileu who has been an Invalid for sev eral yoars was celebrated on u red ay when a group of women ho are members of the Court street Christian church gave embroidery thread shower for her. Twenty nine of her friends called during the afternoon. A birthday cake, the gift of ' her daughter, Mrs. Robison and ighbor, Mrs. T. Brown, was feature of the afternoon. Another daughter of the honor guest, Mrs. Ivy Williams, wiw unable to be present because of illness. During the afternoon the pas tor of the Court street church. Rev. R. L. Putnam, and the evan gelist, Rev. John L. Stivers, and his son Lorane Stivers, accompan lea a group or the women to Mrs. Bileu's homes. Mr. Putnam and Stivers, each gave a short talk as a compliment to the hon guest. Mrs. Bileu has been a member the Christian church for sixty lne years. She was a charter member of the Old Mill Creek urch, now known as the Au me mo church, which was one of the first churches in this part of the state. Mr. and Mrs. Fritz Slade had atT their guests on Thursday Dr. and Mrs. Nat Roberts of Olympia, Wash., who are motoring to Cali fornia. Mrs. C. D. Gabrlelson and her son, Carl Gabrieleon, spent Thurs day in Portland. Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Carlton of Jerone, Idaho, are the guests for several days of Mrs. F. A. Thomp son. Mrs. Carlton is a sister of Mrs. Thompson and Mrs. James Gibson. On Monday Mr. and Mrs. Carlton will leave by motor for Los Angeles. Mrs. Thompson will accompany them south. Tillicum Club Active Group The Intermediate department of the Presbyterian Sunday school held a party In the church par lors last night. About one nun dred children were In attendance Santa Claus put In an appearance and distributed gifts which th children brought. After playln several games, refreshments were served, after which a one reol movie "When Winter Comes", wae shown. Mies Prlscllla Fry, freshman at the University of Oregon, arrl ed on Thursday evening to spend the two weeks of vacation wit ber parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Fry Sr. Mrs. E. H. Kennedy, recently elected president of the Salem Daughters of the Nile club, making plane for another actl year for the club. Mrs. John R Sites was president last year eu ceedlng Mrs. William McGilchrlst Jr. the first president. Hall's Catarrh UiulSiiSA will do whs ITlGUlWttlW , cbim foi t rid yout system of Ctarrb ot Deal sett csutcd bj Cattnh. 0. J. CHENEY & CO, Toledo. OWf Have You Pimples Or ACIearSmootbSKin? V you wish a skin clear of pim ples, blackheads and other an noying eruptions begin today the regular use of Cuticura Soap, assisted by Cuticura Ointment. No other method is so agreeable! so often efec- tive and so economical Soap 71otefntllaftdKe.TataDB. I rrwhr. Bampl etch frt. Adrtr tOitfew UbmXrk Dtp! 117. MaHn. lb W Cntlw Shftrlng Slick 2Se. With several dances alreadv given during the past few months ana a number of other affairs1 planned for the remaining winter anu early spring seasons, the Til licum club has become one of the most active of the larger organi zations In Salem social circles. The annual Christmas dance was given last Tuesday in Derby hall ana was an arrair of rare beauty. The next dance will be given by mo ciud on tne third Tuesday in1 miliary. The complete memberehin of the club this year is as follows: Mr. and Mrs. Max Abst. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Bowen, Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Barsneea, Judge and Mrs. Harry Belt, Mr. and Mrs. H. Cooley, Mr. and Mrs. Jess Campbell, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Can- riciu, Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Carper, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Delano, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Day, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Daue, Mr. and Mrs. Gene Doan, Dr. and Mrs. Fred Ellis. Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Ellis. Mr. and Mrs. O. L. Fisher, Mr. and Mrs. I. W. Follis, Mr. and Mrs. P. E. Ful lerton, Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Glea- son, Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Gabriel. Mr, and Mrs. E. E. Gabriel. Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Gibbons, Mr. and Mrs. Gale Hathaway, Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Hunter, Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Inmon, Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Kapphahn, Mr. and Mrs. E. A.. Kurtz, Mr. and Mrs. V. E. Kuhn,' Mr. and Mrs. -Victor. Looney of Jefferson, Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Meaney, Mr. and Mrs. Lou Mieh ler, Mr. and Mrs. C. F. . Martin, Mr. and Mrs. E. A. McElvnln, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Mndcn, Mr. and Mrs. O. L. Martin, Mr. and Mrs. Harry McWhorter, Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Newton, Mr. and Mrs. W. I. Needham, Dr. and Mrs. O. A. Ol son, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Orr, Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Pugh, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Perry, Mr. and Mrs. U. Page, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Pinseckyl ot Dallas, Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Pet era, Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Rankin,! Mr. and Mrs. R. Romans, Mr. 1 and Mrs. T. A. Raffety, Dr. and Mrs, Starbuck of Dallas, Mr. and Mrs. A, C. Sample, Mr. and Mrs. Claire Vlbbert, Mr. and Mrs. R. L. White, Mr. and Mrs, H. O. Whito, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Wiper, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ward of Portland and Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Willctt. A ChrlBtmaa musical program will be given at the First Baptlat church on Sunday evening. Pre lude, Marcla, Motor, Mrs. W. F. Foster; precesslonal, Hark, the herald angels,- choir; hymn, As With Gladness; response, Silent Night, Gruber, choir; anthem, Thero Were Shepherds, Marzo, choir; soprano soCo. Thero 'fl a Song In the Air, Speaks, Mrs. Ernest H. Shanks; anthem, Calm on the Listening Ear of Night, Manney, Mrs. Dalo Taylor, Mrs. Harry Harms and choir; contral to solo, Nazareth, Gounod, Miss Grace Fawk; offertory, Como Un to Him, Handel, piano, Mrs. Fos tor, organ, Mrs. J. M. Rlngo, vio lin, Miss Helen Sellg; anthem. The New Born King, Harker, ohoir; soprano solo, Christmas Song, Carrie Adams, Mrs. Harms; anthem, Arise, Shine, Maker, Mr. H. S. Glle and choir; traditional carols: Silent Night, God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen, Tho First Noel What Child Is This?: contralto solo, Mrs. McAllister, O Come AH Ye Faithful. In a four o'clock vesper service tomorrow at tho First Congrega tional church at the corner of Liberty and Center streets, double quartette choir will sing the sacred cantata, "Prince ot Peace," J. Truman Wolcott. The regular quartetto choir Mrs. Harry Harms, soprano; Mrs. John J. Roberts, contralto; Wm. 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