THE DAILY CAPITAL JOURNAL, SALEM, OREGON, SATURDAY, JAN. 8, 1916. TWO ft ft- 3r Hp" llOCIETY leaders seemed dotermin ? ed to eiva the smart set 'ill the dancing their hearts desired last week, and it was fortunate for the vinncr nAniilA that no eveiit of import' ance was scheduled for this week at everyone was pretty well exhausted af ter five mgnts or dancing. A lot of iolly roasting parties sub' merged society the early pirt of tho ween, as well as numerous aeugiiuui dinners and subsequent jrnyeties. Among the attractive affairs on the calendar this week was Mr. and Mrs. O. P. Bishop's dinner on Monday even ing, Mrs. R. M. Hofer's stag dinner and the fancy drees party 'it the Wil liam Brown's on Tuesday, Mrs. George Brown's luncheon on Wednesday and an exceptional list of informal dinners and gatherings kept matrons and maids fairly busy tnrougnout tne weeK. Charming in every detail was the urprise stag dinner presided over Tuesday evening by Mrs. K. M. Hofer for her husband. Covers were placed arouud an ex quisitely centered table, the feature of wtticn was i Doatmiui ivory an oasnei domed with a In r ire yellow tulle bow, and filled with delicate white cycla men, fragrant narcissus, and greens. The guests included Annuel Bush Frederic Thiolsen, Chauncey Bishop, Paul Wallace, tonnell Dyer, FranK Bpears, Laurence Hofer, William Burg- iardt, Jr., David Kyre, Curtis Cross and James Young. Mrs. William Knighton, who bestir red society to no end of smart enter taiuing before her departure south, is at present the cuest of friends in J as dena, where she has been since the .holidays. An artistically appointed dinner was that presided over by Mr. and Mrs. C P. Bishop Monday evening. The table was aglow with vivid red Iioinsettias greens, and brilliantly ightcd candles. Mr. and Mrs. Bishop's guests includ ed: Judge and Mrs. J. ('. Moreland, President and Mrs. Carl Doney, Judge and Mrs. George Burnett, Mr. and Mrs. (1. H. Alden, Mrs. Alice 11. Dodd, and Mrs. Chauncey Bishop. Mrs. Henry Meyers has bud as her house guest, Mrs. C, F. Moore, of Klom nth Falls, who formerly lived in Ba cm. Her brief sojourn here was the occasion of much rejoicing as Mrs. Moore has a host of friends In Sa 1cm. Miss Hazel Downing entertained i group of girls Thursday afternoon at a dciigMruiiy lutormal tea. Calling were Miss Margery Marvin, Wins Ida Simmons, Miss HetB tHeiner, Miss Aline Thompson, Miss Jennie Fry, and Miss Catharine (.'arson, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Denton return ed Tuesday from Portland, where they were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Caryle Deuton. 11, . Qff H V C A A D n The Great Danish Violinist With the OiVKJ Y UiHIVU Metropolitan Grand Opera Company irand Opera ' TT ' ousc Wednesday, January 12 e3 SkOTgaard'l (13,000 Violin. A concert by six international Grand Opera Artists that music lovers can not afford to miss. Seat sale at Box Oflice.January 11 and 12. OM35THING new under the sun in I a way of speeding the flying hours to the delight of the pleas ure seeker. Ever on the qui vive for new ideas society has found Another perfectly new and fascinating diversion this year iu the form of ice skating. In the cities this thrilling art is so completely swinging the smart set that even dancing threatens to the most awfully passe. Many of the attractive dansant ren dezvous so nopular last year, are fail ly deserted this season, and a number of them are being turned into wonder ful ice rinks. Although Salem has no rink, society folk, who are lovers of this exoner ating and healthful amusement are for tunate in having an ice rink as close as Portland. Fragrant pink carnations 'in! green ery centered tho luncheon table over which Mrs. George. Brown presided Thursday. Covers for this charming affair were placed for fourteen, including tho mem bers of the Thursday luncheon club and Mrs. Fred Stewart, who was the hon ored guests. Following luncheon the guests in dulged in an afternoon of bridge. Card honors were awarded to Mrs. L. 1 Griffith. Mr. and Mrs. Guy Sargent returned Friday from a several days sojourn in Portland. One of the most delightfully inform al affairs of the week was the coast ing and supper party presided over by Mr. and Mrs. Frederic Tbielsen. Their euests beinsr Dr. and Mrs. Har ry Clay, Mr. and Mrs. Asahel Bush, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Plimpton, Mr. and Mrs. William Burghardt, Jr. and Miss Aline Thompson. Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Aufranco were hosts for an inform.il dance Thursday evening, their guests numbering twenty- The dancing rooms were gaily decor ated in holiday green, mistletoe and holly being nsed, .with a color motif of rel and greeu prevailing, enhausiug the cheer of the occasion. Mrs. Charles H. Fisher Mnd Mrs. Sherman W. Thompson went to Port laud this morning for the week-end. Mies Helen Deckebach went to Eu gene this morning where she will be a week end guest at the Gamma Phi Beta house, aud attend the dance to be given tonight by the Kappa Sigma Frat men. A delightful affair of Wednesday evening was tiio fancy dress "300" pnrty given by Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Ilussey. Guests nliivcl at four tables of the game with high score honors being . i.i ? i U..I.1-:.. i HWlirucu 1U jurn. Ulllii nuiuniu mi I Dr. Roy Byrd, Charles Elgin captured tho booby. Circling the card tables were: Mr. and Mrs. Charles Elgin, Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Hunter, Mr. and Mrs. .lames ChinnocK. Mr. and Mrs. Linn Baldwin, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Huuser, Mr. nnli Mrs. Paul Hauser, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Stifllcr, aud Dr. Rov Byrd. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Lewis entertained Inst evening, their guests included the members of the state engineering de partment. vi .i. i-M : i-' ;i Mr. and Mrs. William Brown's fancy otcbs party on mesaay evening is onu of the most delightful memories of the week. The hosts' cruests included the mem bers of the Merry -Go-Kound club all of whom were girbed as emmron. A Christmas tree loaded with all manner of gifts, and glittering with tinsels and lights, formed considerable merriment, During the evening the guests were given cards from which they quoted the familiar old ballad, "Backward, Turn Backward," cleverly adapted by Mrs. Brown, for tne occasion. Here is the poem: "Backward, turn backward, on time in your flight. Make us all kids again, just for to nieht. Make us all kids, full of hope and of alee. Playing around at this gay Christmas spree. We want to try, these coming weeks to be fouuu On time at our place in the 'Merry-go-round.' For of such are the ones to the Christ mas tree bid. Backward, turn backward; make each one a kid "We want to see the mosquito net fixed Into neat little bags for the striped 'farmers' mixed; We want to see the grave minister trick Himself out in duds of the jolly Saint Kick: We want to stand with our class in a row. Reciting in chorus, 'The Beautiful Snow': We want to hunt where the peanuts are bid; Backwird, turn backward; make each one a kid. "Backward, turn backward, 0 Time in your night; Make us all kids again, full of delight We will play with our toys just as all kiddies do; We'll romp and play games and per form stunts a few: And we'll eat kiddies' goodies on this gild Christmas night. And no matter what happens, we'll think it's .iust right. For we want to do all of the things we once did Backward, turn backward; make each one a kid." ' A handsome flower dish adorned with birds aud filled with fragrant nar cissus blossoms, was pi wed at one en-1 of the attractive lunch table, while an art basket of holly decked the other. Covers were placed for twenty-two. t Mr. and Mrs. Frank Meyers were hosts for two charming dinners this ecK ne " J the other Friday week, one on Thursday evening and . . , - a . !n;4. --J All urusiii; nutir ui viinav carnations And ferns centered the ta lble at both of these attractive affairs. Mr. and Mrs. Meyers' guests num bered eleven Thursday, and the same on rriday. Following dinner the party enjoyed a line party at the Grand theatre. Mr. and Mrs. Merlin Harding wcro hosts Wednesday evening for the "500" club and l number of addition al snests. including Mr. and Mrs. Ho mer Smith, Mr. mid Mrs. E. 0. Siecke, PRICES- Any Seat in the House Gallery 50c SLQO f S " ' V ' ' ' ' ' V" ; ' ... - 1 EMHJO DE GOaOOKZA, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Schmidt, Mr. and Mrs. John Dubuis and Mm Lovelace. The rooms with their cheerful floral decorations of holly and Yuletide blos soms, made an. effective setting for the six tables. High score honors were awarded to Mts. Lovelaece and William Mc Gilchrist, Jr. Mrs. Harding was assisted by Mrs. Dubuis and Mrs. McOilchrist, Jr. ' v Mrs. Edwin Biker has gone to Port land, where she will bo the guest of Mrs. Thomas .Wilson and Mrs. Ralph Watson. ' " Mrs. Baker will visit in Portland for several days and will no doubt be the inspiration for a number of charming affairs. .. Mr. and Mjs. E. B. MilUrd will be hosts tonight for a charming dinner in celobration of their fifteenth weJd'ng anniversary. Covers will be placed for Mr. and Mrs. Fred A. Lege, Dr. and Mrs. B. L. Steves, Mr. and Mrs. U. G. Holt. Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Vandervort, and Mr. and Mrs. J.' H. Baker. ' V ft ft Thursday afternoon Mrs. J. B. Craig entertained tho Priscilla club. During thefternoon the members arranged for a series of parties to be given this season, and ilso appointed a committee including Mrs. A. L. Brown, Mrs. Fred Hteusloff and Mrs. Lusie Jones, to assist in promoting the club's interest in the endeavors of the Y. W. C. A. The brief business session was fol lowed by dainty refreshments. Mrs. Craig was assisted by Miss Howd, and her daughter, Bernice Craig. The "E. 0. T." club was charming ly entertained Tuesday evening by Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Brown. Three tables of "500" were ar ranged for the guests with prize being awarded to Mrs. Lee Lane, and Frank U. Bowersox. The club members resent were: Mr. and Mrs. W. I. Staley, Mr. and Mri. Frank Bowersox, Mr. and Mrs. CI. W. Rhand, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Lane, Mrs. Mary Hofer nnd Mrs. Gertrude Page. Miss Florence McKinuie was the only additional guest. , The hostess was assisted by Mrs. Mary Hofer. Mrs. Eli.a E. Colony's reception on Tuesday evening, honoring her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Elliott Colony (Very Byers), who were mar ried in December at the home of the bride's parents in Omaha, Nebraska, ranks among the attractive events of the week. The living room and dining room wcro a bower of lovely blossoms, white chrysanthemums, fragrant carnations aud ivy, being effectively arranged, making au attractive foil for t.ie as semblage. One of the delightful features of the evening was the niuno solos by Miss Joy Turner and the readings by Mrs. Blanche Listou N ienicyer. Assisting in the dining and living rooms were: Miss Nauelle Bloom, Miss Ruth tSchultz, Miss Carrie Cook soy and Miss Katherine McClelland. Mr. anil Mrs. Edmond Engdnhl were charming hosts Wednesday evening for the members of the "Jolly Score1' club. Five hundred was played during tho evening, five tables being arranged for the guests with high score honors full ing to, Mrs. John Noud and Mr. J. U. .Nsdun.' Mis. Engdnhl was assisted by Mrs. Frnnk Davey and Mrs. John Nathmnu. The club members present were: Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Barr, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Davey, Mr. aud Mrs. Frank Mc Cnrtiiv, Mr.'and Mrs. Elmer McKinney, Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Mickel, Mr, aud Mis. J. 0. Nadon, Mr. and Mrs. John Nathnian. Mr. and Mrs. Htephen Brict enstcin, Mr. and Mrs. John Noud and Mrs. Davidson. An attractive affair cn the social cal endar Fridiy w:i the five hundred party for which Mr, and Mrs. A, L. Johnson were hoits. . duetts were bidden to make up five tables cf the game. Miss Jessie Miller and E. O, Seiche captured tjf prires. - Friday evening Miss Genevieve Avi son entertained the members of the lip worth league in the Methodist church parlors. A merry evening of games was fol lowed by a short business meeting. Later the guests enjoyed a taffy pull. THE FAMOUS BARITONE Erailio de Gogorza, the distinguished baritone who will be heard in concert at the armorv on Monday evening, February the seventh, is a native of Brooklyn, N. Y., although it an early age he was taken abroad. His family history is a noble one, his mother be longing to tho aristocratic opanisn family of Navanate. He is also a rel ative to some of the noblest md best families of the English peerage. He was educataed in Paris, at the Eccle Nonce, and at an exclusive private school near Windsor. England. It was it the latter place he loincd a cnurcn choir where the former Mary Anderson often came to hear the brilliant young finger, at which time the two formed a icep friendship that has lasted till this uay. On his return to America in the early '90s, Mr. Gogorza studied un der Moderati and Agromonto, both of New York. Later he went to Pans and there studied with the most cele brated misters, and was fortunate in schooling under the guidance of M. Emilie bourgeois, singing master of the Opera Conuque, and in some instances with the composers themselves. The natural quality of Mr. Gogorza 's voice is very beautiful and to this he brings an unusual intelligence in his interpre tations. He has much temperament, a great Amount of magnetism and a most delightful manner, llis linguistic abil ity is of great value and he sings in Ei.glish, French, Italian and German witn equal fluency. With the rich en dewments which nature has so gener ously bestowed on him, anvl with an un usual amount of ambition, Gogorza h is become one of the greatest artists of t.ie day. Mr. and Mrs.'G. N. Ireland enter tained Thursday, when a number of friends were invited to spend the ev cning. Tne bouse was prettily decorated witn verdant plants, and roliage. Dancing and c nines formed the even ing's diversion, followed by a delicious repast served by the hostess and her daughter, Miss Myrtle Ireland, and Paul Silvers. Tho guests present were: Mr. and Mrs. Stoddard, Mr. and Mrs. McGce, Mr. and Mrs. Yates, Mr. aud Mrs, Bur ton, Mr. end Mrs. ('has. Keeton, Mr. and Mrs. Adolph lloven, Mrs. El'fie Smith, Mrs. Dora Keeton, Mrs. Yates, Miss Florence Stoddard, Miss Crvstiil Vats, Miss Bessie Smith, Miss Myrtle Irelund, Miss Emma 1'setc, Misses Grace nnd Ncll.ia Keeton, Miss Elnora Hartwig, Paul hilvers, Charles Stod dard, Mr. King, Jim Kulins, Dan Keet on, Charles Woodruff. Charles Thomp son, Fred Ireland, Manis Smith, Willie Ireland, Victor Woodruff, Wilbur Smith, Mr. Flint, Mr. Dodgo nnd Mr. lopenjny. Friday evening a jolly little crowd gathered and formed a line party at tne itranu theatre. Later a lunch was enjoyed at the urayllclle. Those m iking up the party were: Miss Vedn Vaughn, Mist Hester Welch, Miss Merle Whitney, Miss Esther Hnilev. Miss Greta Misuer, Miss Celes- tiu Brace, Miss Madge Bailey, Miss Marie Briggs, Miss tiretiv Witzel, Miss (ertio it.el. Fred pcuoumker, Merle l'litnam, James Walker, Howard Nor wood, Miller Cooper, Phillips Elliott, Limit Simpson, Roscoe Clark, John (1. Marr, Robert Seanistcr. The members of the "Three Lints Needle club" spent a delightful after noon recently when Mrs. C. C. Clarke j ml Miw Edith Benedict were the host esses at their home ou North Cottage street. An enjoyable sewing bee was fol lowed by a delicious lunch. The honored uuests were: Mrs. Mol ly Bingham, of Oregou City, an I her mother, Mis. Wyiuer, with whom she is visiting. Tho Pythian club wis entertained Friday at the home or Mrs. w, H. num. mervilie. A pleasant afternoon was follow ol ov tea. Those bidden were: Mrs. L. Bechtel, Mrs. George Winchell, Mrs. C. K. Har- hour, .Mis. T. W. navies, Mrs. Frank Nbruin. Mrs. Rndcliff, Mrs. rsrmenter, Mrs. Fitch, Mrs. John Shipp, Mrs. Morse, Mis. llaller ami Miss Townsend. The Pringle and Pleasant Point so cial club met this week at the home of Mrs. C. C. Best. Following a sewing, the gnosis de cided on a date for x bazaar, which will be given on St. Patrick's evening at the Prmvle school house. The boMesa was assisted in the serv ing by Mrs. E. K. t onprr and Mrs. Thomas Gleason, of Salem, One of the most brilliant musical events of tho entire season will be giv en at tho Grand theatre on Wednesday ovening, January the twelfth, when the New York Metropolitan singers, six in ternational artUts, will appear in mo-, mcnts from Grand Opera. The com pany includes Miss Florence Hawkins, a young American singer. Her flute like voico and charming stage appear ance is bound to make an impression with local music lovers. Miss Clara Freulor, mezzo-soprano, a former mem ber of tiio Metropolitan company in New York and Inst season a principal of the Chicago Grand Opera company, is said to have a voico that compares favorably with that of Madam Sem brich's. Francis W. Cowles. a well known baritone, has a superb voice. He lias style and finish and a fine stage appearance and his diction is dmir- able. Miss Molly Byerly Wilson( con tralto from the Royal Opera in Vienna, possesses a voice or most unusual depth and indeed it has been authoritatively stated that she has the deepest known female voice. Alice McClung, the pi anist, is too well known for comment. rikovgaard, Denmark 's greatest violinist, is the star of the company and his playing has proved a veritable revelation wherever he appears. He ranks among tho leading violinists of the world, and can be compared to Kubcug, Ysaye and rxreisler. The reservations of seats on January eleventh and twelfth should promise a laree and brilliant auuience among so ciety folk, whose love for music and its highest standards has won for oa- lem the quality and excellence that is represented in the New York Metropol itan company itscii. Here is the programme: Sextette from Lucia Donizetti Florence Hawkins, Clara Freuler, Molly Byerly Wilson. Sunset Alexander Russell Ab My Dear Old Mother ..... Dvorak Francis w. lowies. Life and Death Coleridge Taylor VilJancUe del Aequa riorence wawmns. Concerto, G Minor Max Brtieb Vorspiel Adagio Jr inale Axel Skovgaard. Intermission. My cllart at Thy Sweet Voice, Aria From "Samson and Delilah" Saint-Sacns Sung in Costumo by Molly By erly Wilson. Caprice Vionnois Fritz Kroisler Nocturno, Op. 9 No. 2, Chopin-Sarasate rantasy on An Irish Mclouy Viouxtcmps Axel ekovguard. Polonaise, E Major Liszt Alice jvicuung. Italian Folk Songs Florence Hawkins and Francis W. Cowles. Elizabeth's Prayer, from "Tann- hauser" Richard Wagnor Clara Jrrculer. Spanish Dance Skogvaard The Bco Schubert Hungarian Dance Skovgaard Axel enovgaiird. Barcarolle, from "Tho Tales of Hoffmann" Offenbach The Entire New York Metro politan Company. Skovgaard is pronounced Skow-Gor. The La Couder club was charmingly entertained Friday by Mis. Harry Wenderotb. A jolly sewing and Cirds was fol lowed by a dainty lunch. Mrs. Wcuderoth's guests included fourteen of tho club members, besides Mrs. Hirry Weidmer, Mrs. Lo Roy Leedy and Mrs. Georgo Riches as add itional. The next dance to be given by the members of the Monday night dancing club, will bo on Monday evening it the Moose hall. These affairs which are always eagerly anticipated by tho club, aro among the merriest and most delightful parties given this season. One of tho smartest affairs on the calendar for next week, is the dinner, for which Dr. anad Mrs. Carlton Smith will be hosts on Wednesdiy evening. Dr. and Mrs. Smith's guests will in clude tho "Nemo Five Hundred" club. Mrs. Al Jones went to Portland on Thursday to spend the week end with her mother, Mrs. M. J. Crcighton. Mrs. William Dmicy will preside ov er an attrnctiva luncheon on Thurs day, her guests will include the Thurs day luncheon club. John Claire Montcith, who is well known as a musician not only in Port land, but throughout Oregon, Washing ton and Idaho, has been engied to sing the baritone role in "the Hose Maiden" in Eugene, Oregon, on Janu ary llitii. It will be given under the direction of Ralph II. Lyniiin, deiin ol music in tho University of Oregon by a choral society whose members are the lending vocalists of Kugenc and mom- Emilio de one Greatest Concert Baritones I Appearing in the Musical Artists Course at the Armory, Monday, February 7. Under the management of Minnetta Magers Emilio de Gogorza will sing the same program that made such a sensational triumph in San Fran cisco. Salem is fortunate in securing one great artist this season. All who subscribe now may have their choice of seats at the advance sale January 29, for subscribers only. Subscription papers at the music stores. ' The management will greatly appre ciate if subscribers will sign promptly. IS TO Leading Feminine Authorities Have Given Official Sanction "It's all right for girls to propose; girls ougnt to do any thing they can get away with." .Mies Lucille Pugh, woman lawyer. "Proposals by young wo men are all wrong; the Amer ican girl wants to be won and the American young man likes to win her." Mrs. Julian Heath, president of the House wives' league. New York, Jan. 8. It 'a all right boys; cherished singleness will not be endangered by American girls, even though it is leap year. Two New York Q women leaders today agreed on that point, though they differed on the pro priety of leap year proposals. Mrs. Julian Heath, president of the Housewives' league, and Miss Lucile Pugh, comely young attorney and suf fragist, discussed tho leap year question 4w iu interviews with tho United Press. "I hope leap year proposals will not become tho fashion," said Mrs. Heath. "I don't believe they are natural and I'm afraid they would be terribly em barrassing to the young women, I can not believe American girls will ever do the proposing." "Do you believe a proposal by a young woman to bo improper V Mrs. Heath was asked. "Highly improper, utterly out of the question. The American girl, you know, wants to be won; sh doesn't think of winning a husband. And the Ameri can young man is mighty glad to win her." Miss Tugh couldn't see any impro priety in young women 's proposals. "I believe a girl ought to embrace every er opportunity sho can," saiils Miss Pugh. "It's not improper at all. A girl ought to do anything she can get away with." TO BUILD ANOTHER BUNGALOW H. S. VanVanUcnbiirg bis practically completed all arrangements for the erection of another fine bungalow on his lots at tho corner of Oak and Sec ond streets. Ben Hofstetter will have chargo of the building. This will give Mr. Van Valkenbiirg four nice houses all in a group. The work of building will bo carried on as tho weather per mits. Silverton Appcil. bers of tho gleo clubs in the university. This will be Mr. Montcith 's second ap pearance in Eugene. He wis hesr-1 thero as soloist with tho Men's Choral club of that city on his former appear ance. Mr. Montcith spends his Satur days in Salem with his class of vocal students who aro studying the art of singing under his direction. On Wednesday evening Mrs. A. E. Hunt. Mrs. A. A. Lcc, Mrs. E. E. Fish er, Mrs. R. R. Jones, Mrs. B. West, Mrs. S. Clark and Mrs. W. II. Parouna gian entertained five of tho Methodist church Sunday school classes in the church pirlors. About thirty-four young people en joyed a jolly evening of "Rook," fol lowed bv refreshments. a Miss Ethel McGilchrist and Miss Odell Savage were hostesses lust even inir for tho "Suikpoh" Dramatic club, at tho homo of the former, on South Commercial street. Tho Snikpoh club members devote their time to the study of drama, and no now deeply interested in the rend ing of "A Servant in the House." At. present the club is preparing for a play to be given by the members at the hiu.li school on Friday evening. BeaverStatePrinters i Society and Commercial Printing. Thone 1512. t Eoomi 1-3, Fatten Block Gogorza 1 of the 3