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PAGE. 8 LA GRANDE EVENING OBSERVER, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 1911. Society and Clubs 00 'Dancing parties for the coming win ter are now occupying the attention of L Grande's aociety circles. During .the past week details for the arrange ment of a scries of dancing parties at iae Elk's auditorium were worked out and a group of young ladies deslgnat- ed by themselves as the Mlleni club, will be hostesses to their friends at I ' various Intervals during th- early win-1 ' tc r season. The first of the parties j wiil be held Dext Tuesday evening. In-1 -imitations for which are already out,j and the dates of the otner parties are i to be announced later on. The young ladies who will be hostesses as these enactions are Miss "Mildred Cook, Miss 'Irene Murphy, Miss Lena Jones, Miss Etta Foley and Ml&s Mae White. Speaking from the standpoint' of a glossary, the cognomen of the club derived from the Initials of the hos tesses. It might be well to e xplaln. The first evening party of the Kaf fee Klatch for the present season was held last evening when Mayor and Mrs. A. L. .Richardson entertained ths club members and a few invited guests Eight tables were playing during the progress of the evening- As special guests of the host and hostesses were Dr. and Mrs. J. W. Loughlin, Prof, and Mrs. F. It. Bridges and Mr. and Mrs. Chester P. Newlin The ladles' prize was won by Mrs. Jay Van Buren and 9 I f . Mr. J. Frank Maguire "of Bonton, Mass. announces the opening of his Musical Institute . . , , , Mr, Maguire's musical work is high ly endorsed by eastern musical crit ics. Courses la riano, Vocal, Coach-' wr, rii Organ, Harmony, Theory and Musical ' History. ; ; , RAIEI) COURtSEii LEADING TO CERTIFICATES. , PUPILS' RECITALS. ENROLL SOW ENROLL JfOW TERMS IfiEASO JiABLE. Hindquarters for the Wiley B. Allen Piano Co. Alt the world's leading makes of pianos OXE HONEST PRICE TO ALL TERMS TO SUIT t 1912 Fourth St. Those Who Appreciate Courtesy and Good Service and contemplate enlarg ing or changing their Banking connections will find it to their advant age to consult with an Officer or Director of this Bank. We refer to any of our Customers for an expres sion of opinion as to ser vice rendered by us. M. B. Donohue took the men's prize. The club will commence alternate eve ning meetings again acd alternately hold afternoon sessions. At the lat ter cards ill not occupy attention of of the lady members, but at evening meetings the men will also be guests and cards will be the order. The Lambda Phi Alpha and tht Al pha Theta classes of ttt-s Presbyter ian Sunday school were entertained by Mrs. J. H. Kitter and Mrs. V. K. Wright at the home of Mrs. Wright Friday evening. Progressive games were played and refreshments were served. Those In attendance at the highly 4elightful function . for the young ladies and gentlemen were: Lee Reynolds, Russell Ralston, Mer lin Batley. Harley Richardson, Mel vln Larson, WUlard Carpy, Milton Stoddard and Charles Harris; Misses Nora Arbuckle, Ida Billings, Ethel Wright Cecile Lilly, Frankie Craw ford, Charlotte Jones, Alice Hall, Eva Harris, Grace Pickens, May Nelll and Beulah Harris. Hf This has bein an Important day to La Grande members of the Women's Relief Corps. Mrs. Joaephine Crock er, department president, has been in the city, today Inspecting the local camp. At high noon the W. R. C. members served a luncheon in honor of the state president at which mem bers of the Grand Army of the Repub lic were present The event was real ty )lliOI iJtUI UUU tUC uauquvi u uu small part of the day's program. Mrs. Crocker praised the post highly and commended the hospitality and co-op-eratlon between the two organizations here. .' - ... ' .,: -'.' :,. ! Sochty-fraternal affairs In the city of Union reached the apex last night when the Odd Fellows of Union en tertained 20 Cdd Fellows from La Grande and the drill team .from Baker. Three members were Initiated by the team from Baker and following these exercises, the visiting Odd Fellows were served a banquet such as all of them admit had never been rbeir treat before. They claim they have never, sat at a table at which such splendid delicacies were served and In such unstinted quantities. ' Hope Chapter No. 13. O. E. 8., will gilve a reception to the worthy grand matron. Mrs. Pauline Moon Riley, Mrs. Dora B. Schilk" and the drill team that won many honors at the Grand Chapter in Portland last June. AH members and visiting members are requested to be present. - A banquet will follow the reception. The drill team received an invitation from the Grande CRonde Valley chapter No. 49 of Union, to put on the work for them. : . 4l . The King's Messenger Boys of the Baotlst Sundav school entertained the King's Daughters of the same church, at the home of Mrs. G. I Biggers, Saturday, Sept. 16. A pleasant afttT noon was spent In playing games. Cake and Ice cream was served as re freshments. Those present were: Clara Horstman, Beulah Ellsworth, Hilda Hopper, Neva Snider. Edythe Lewis, Victor Adcook. Delbert Holmes, Claude Holbrook, Harlln Ruckman, Donald Matott, Herschel Horstman. ' i": " The people of Union county will be pleased to learn of the opening of a 'Musical institute In La Grande by Prof. J. Frank Maguire of Boston, Mass. . '. ' ; Mr. Maguire is spending this rear in Oregon and he offers exceptional advantages for the study of piano, voice, pipe organ, harmony, musical history. Mr. Maguire has the endorse ment of the leading musical critics of the east both as an artist and teacher. A ladles' chorus is to be organised and It Is hoped this will stimulate musical appreciation among the peo ple of La Grande. . . .v . Next Tuesday afternoon will mark the culmination of a muslcale that U drawing much of the fluent talent In the city. Mrs. Will French and Mrs. F. R. Bridges are to be the hostesses and the event promises to be of much moment. A program of numbers han dled by La Grande talent will te ren dered at the home of Mrs. French com mencing at 3 o'clock. Invitations have been issued this week for the func tion. Mrs. Fredy Dlttebrandt entertained the Bllllkens at the afternoon meet ing on Thursday of .this week at her home, corner ot First and Washing ton. Refreshments and sewing made np the program ot entertainment. The club Is now well launched on another winter's activity. ; . Mrs. H. C. Grady entertained the Bridge club Thursday of this week. The honors ot the regular twice a month function went to Mrs. Chester P. Newlin. lilt TO LIE OFFICEi WILL OCCUPY OFFICES OTFJS THE WRIGHT DRUG STORE Leates Present Quarters Early Week for ew Location. Sext Early next week Dr. M. K.vHall will move his offices from the La Grande National bank building to the suite of rooms over the Wrtgnt drug stor:. The firm of Bacon Sc. Hall was dissolv ed a short time ago and the need of more office room for both phsyiclan3 will be met by the change In office lo cations. The Tooms which Dr. Hall will occupy are being painted and re papered with the Idea of making them attractive jjnd neat. GET ELGIN PLUMBING JOB. Bradley k Company Lowest Bidders on City Hall, Job There. Th lowest bid for the Installation of heating and plumbing, In the new city hall at Elgin was presented by Bradley and company of this city. Frank Maloney, of that company, re turned last evening from Elgin where he closed negotiations for the contract. to Show You the New Fall Hats Now. PBISOXER IS ILL. Frank Raymond Taken From County Jail to Hospital Last Evening. To be moved from the county Jail i where he is held on a charge of steal-, ing a watch, and placed In the Grande i Ronde hospital where he will undergo an operation fof rupture-of a serious i sort, is the-fate of Frank Raymond. The youn man Is lu a serious condl- lion. ur. nan win ao me surgical work. 1 The Isis nas It A rain. Tuneful, melodious, catchy, and a big handful of applause was the ver dict last night on the latest of the Isla' musical offering. "Billy" Is the cause of It. This is the song that Is. making such a big hit recently and the way It was put on at the Isis last night will Insure crowds tonight. ; The arrange ment, by Musical Director King Is dif ferent In a way from the original, and give Miss Garrlck and Mr. Ferrln full opportunities for their separate and combined artistic efforts. In the spotlight it made a wonderful hit and will be repeated tonight. The Isis staff Is happy again. "Mam ie" has come back. Slw arrived on No. 6 this morning and after two weeks' touring Washington and Montana she says there is "no place like borne," and she considers La Grande is home. Very observant, as she undoubtedly is. she declares that La Grande Is second to no city she visited for class of en tertainment and "go ahead'' business methods. Miss Delventhal Is doubly welcome back by the Isis and her nu merous friends. , ' , : V Even Though You Do Not Come to! Buy. .''J-'.'' The new styles exhibited here are exceptionally attractive. There'g jus' the right shade in Just the right Bhape to please every man, and the qual ities will boost our reputation as the greatest value-givers In town Come in-try on a few-See how you look in them You 11 want a Fall and Winter Hat soon-to be sure. Jt iB a good time! right now to begin looking into the matter. We're ready to show yon. Toney & Scranton THE STORE THAT SATISFIES ft SEWS FORECAST FOB THE $ COMING WEEK. ARRANGE TEACHER'S MEETING Teachers and Educators of Eastern 4 Oregon Attend Meeting at Baker. - City Superintendent J. D. Stout of this city is In Baker today meeting other educators of Eastern Oregon and to prepare a program of state teachers associations covering all territory east of the Cascade mountains h Thl" Etll? 19 cUe1 ,n conjunc tion with the annual Institute, tor Umatilla. Union. Baker. Wallowa and Malheur conntles.. which will hold ses lona during Thanksgiving week. Washington, Sept. 23. A busy weak Is In prospect for President Taft. Af ter making a number of short stops In Missouri and Kansas on Monday, he will arrive in Kansas City, in time to address the National Conservation congress Monday evening. On this occasion it Is probable Mr. Taft, in the courae of his remarks on the gen eral subject of conservation, will make lear the administration's future ad ministration's future attitude in Alas kan affairs. , From Kansas City the president Is to Go to Hutchinson to speak at the state fair and the Kansas semi-centen nial celebration. Topeka, Atchison and Leavenworth will be embraoed in the Wedensday itinerary. . The next two days will be given to Iowa, with stops at Council Bluffs, Fort Dodre Waterloo. Dea Moines, Ottumwa and several other points. Another' swine across northwestern Missouri is sched uled for Saturday and thence the route .will lead to Omaha, where. the presi dent will spend Sunday. - The third meeting of the National Conservation congress. . to address which President Tat is to visit Kan sas City, promises to be the most not able gathering of Us Rind yet Held A number of subjects dealing with the conservation of natural resources will be discussed during the three days' session, but especial attention will be given to the question of soil fertility and Its maintenance. Secretary of the Interior Fisher, former Secretary Gar field, Gifford Pinchot and many other men of note will be heard. Primary elections In two cities at opposite ends of the country will at tract public attention during the week. In San Francisco a primary will be held Tuesday for the nomination of candidates for mayor and other city officials. In Philadelphia a similar primary UI be held Saturday. Both cities have witnessed strenuous cam paigns. In a broad sense the same issue prevails In both cities, being fight of the better element of the cltl xens to wrest the control of municipal affairs from the office holders and pol iticians alleged to be utility f the ar"st kind of political corruption and Kraft. Ms sMchu setts will have Its first prsrticti rxperience with the primary law on Tuesday. wVn parties will name candidates for gov ernor ana otner state oBces to b voted for thla fall. A spirited three- chase of Improvement bonds In the cornered fight la on for the republican Bum of $39,476.64, bonds in denomlna nominatioa for governor. Governor .. , Foss is assured of renominatln by the . t,on ot 500:0( each. bearing 8 per democrats. The consecration of Rev. i cent . Interest per annum, up to ; 5 J. R. Winchester as nisnop of Arkan- o'clock p. m. on Saturday, September sas will attract a distmguisnea gain erlng of Episcopal clergy and laity to Little Rock on Friday. A conference, of United States and Canadian government health authori ties and the state and municipal health boarda along Lake Erie is to be held In Chicago Friday to plan an international crusade against pollu tion' of lake drlnklngi water. Other notable conventions and con ferences of the week will include the National Eucharistlc congress in Cin cinnati, the' National Blue and Gray reunion In Memphis, the convention of the National Association of Military Surgeons in Milwaukee, the annual meeting of the American Manufactur ers' Export association In New York, and the semi-annual meeting of the National Association of Cotton Manu facturers at Manchester, Vt Notice for Sale of Improvement Bonds. Notice is hereby given that the city of La Grande, Union county, Oregon, will reoelve sealed bids for the pur- 23rd, 1911; said blda to be filed with, th recorder of the city and to be ac companied by a certified check for 5 per cent of the total amount bid. The successful bidder' will be required to pay for aald bonds within ten days af ter notice that said bonds are ready fof delivery. La Grande, Oregon, September 16th. 1911. V , . - C. M. HUMPHREYS, Recorder of the city of La Grande, Oregon. 9-16-6t Cafateria Dinner. ; Tbe Ladies' Aid society of the Pres byterian church wl jjerve a.cafeterU dinner Union Co. day fair weekThU Is not to ay they, won't serve chicken pot pie for they will as this will 1 one of, ihe principal features of this dinner, place mentioned later but re member the day. o o c3 first Mf direct 1 i al!H r gov- L DON'T NEGLECT YOUR WATCH A WATCH is a delicate piece of machinery. It calls for less attention than most machinery, but must be cleaned and oiled occasionally to keep perfect time. With proper care a Waltham Watch will keep perfect time for a lifetime. It will pay you well to let us clean your watch , every " or t8 months. C5 .3 o o O.AV. R. & N. WATCH INSPECTORS I