La Grande evening observer. (La Grande, Or.) 1904-1959, February 08, 1913, Image 8

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Newspaper Page TextSATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1913. LA GRANDE EVENING OBSERVER, I Ja Xjrande Society some future time aud extended the Omae girts Bt the J. K. Wright home k'ud Invitation of the Commercial on Penu avenue Friday evening. Tho c I ul tn offering the Neighborhood date wai Miss Wright's 17th birthday I Lenton li staying society and lead-' but this function was easily the larg ers are murklng tiinu. A few infor-lest of the week and the hundred cou nial afternoons will be the order dur-'plen present were etniuently well eu ing the texi month or so and only In ' trained. ' " rare Intwwe will the leuien rule be Among the out of town guests pres Ixoken. Among the social organ'za-jent were Mr. and .Mrs. Thompson of tlons that are resting on their oars Is t Pendleton. .' " the evening division of the Kaffee i The Consolidated Order of Posal Kinployees, more fiimlllarly known ss the Coie Club met at the home of Mr. aud Mrs. Laudrum, assistant postmaster, on Wednesday night Election of officers was held and re- Klatch. The afternoon sessions, nl wa.vs very informal, wtill oontlnue. Miss Margaret Anson entertaining them yesterday - 'j Ante-lentea soclesy was marked with a most delightful climax last suited In the election of the folloow Monday evening when an elaborate j Ing: H. C. Ba'l. president; W. F. and fashionable ball, fittingly deslg- Landnim, vice president; Alice Snook, nated a very much eclat affair, was I secretary and treasurer, arranged by Mr. and Mrs. Joseph J.' After the election a unique exeurs Carr. Mr. and Mrs. Jay Van Tturen Ion and bear bunt were Indulged In and Mr. and Mrs. Herman Slegrlsi, at the Elks' auditorium. All bent on making the best of tho ' last big party prior to Inten. the in vita' loti list was practleayy complete In representation. It was so very perfectly arranged, and so thoroughly enjoyed, that It Is doubt ful If recent years has noted a more splendid event here. The hall was uniquely made into a summer house of thousand candles, candelabras dotting the wall space, center decoration and music rostrum In great profusion, lied and wh'te was the color scheme . and It was beautifully carried out. I The music dais was back grounded 1 with screens, the color scheme ev erywhere predominant, and the cor ner punch booth, presided over by a professional caterer, and from which punch and tees were served, was banked with carnations, red and white. A setee-center decoration, set off with palms partially hiding a. huge Illuminated statuette, was In which Mr, Chandler bad the good fortune to capture a brown bear. Mr. and Mrs. Land rum proved themselves a pleasant host and host ess. A delicious luncheon was serv ed and everybody spent an enjoyable evening. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. P. A. Robbing, Mr. and Mrs. D. J. Klmmell, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Chandler, Mr. and Mrs. E. O. Peyton. Miss Edith Bork. Miss Oma Richard son, Ming Alice Snook, Miss Blanche Snook, Miss Orace nail, Don. J. Scott, II. C. Ball. Carl O. Grill and Miss Charlotte Bueslng. , club a home In their commodious quarters which was received with much applause and appreciation. Miss Luclle Allen entettvii.ed i number of her friends' at her a.iart ments In the C. M, Humphrey home 1 108 O avenue, last Saturday aft-r noon. Following the hours cf sew Ing da'nty three course luncheon was served. Ollss Allen was assisted in serving by Miss Olive Massee. Those present during the afternoon were: Mrs. F. S. Ivanhoe, Mrs. Mc Millan. Mrs. H. H. Heuston. Mrs C. M. Humphreys, Mrs. Ingle. Mrs. Stout and Mrs. Common; the Misses Koch. K'rk. Bork. CilcHugh, Smith, Edwards and McMillan. Owing to the society dance last Monday night the choral society re hearsal was not very well attended. Several new members have come -into the society and It now looks as If the organization Is going to lie a success. There are about 30 mem- i I)r. and Mrs. Loughlln will en'er- tain the Sans Soiict club next week. The afternoon division didn't con vene this week. "Miss Gladys Milelr erUivr-uiied a number of girl friends at siftliu t!!- afternoon at the Win. Miller hint lu South La Grande. Mrs. A. W. Nelson entertained the BUllkln club this week. CRISIS IS NEAR CCont'nued from ?ag 1) Oiek.ns' Dsn. . Dickens' crre for his material sot roundlnus did not end with hi lied room. His fiivorlte writing place at Gadshlll wns a 8 win chalet la the shrubbery, and this be fitted up In a most Ingenious fashion. "I bave put mirror in the chalet where I write." be says In one of his letters, "and the; reflect and refract In all kinds of ways the leaves that are quivering at tb windows and the great fields of wav Ing corn and the sail dotted river My room Is up among the brunches of the trees, and the birds nod the huttertlle fly in and out. and the green branches shoot In at the oien windows, and the lights and tbe shadows of the clonds come and go wltb the ret of the com pany. Tbe went of tbe flowers and Indeed of everything that Is growing for miles and miles is most delicious;" London Chroulcle. , ' the porte to allow the ships, which are -now near .Malta, to enter the Dardanelles and proceed to Constanti nople. i Adrlanople to Be Stormed. Approximately a half-filled house heard a high grade of music ir.m bers last evening when the local Moose lodge staged the famous Sc hu bert concern company. It wi' a program pre-eminently suited for music lovers and to those who aie unversed In the Intricacies of tr.nsic. It might have been flat but to the lover and appreclator of the best touched off with carnations In the there Is In music and song.' the roin prevalllng color schemes. A seven- pany carries a sterling lino of entor plece orchestra supplied the music, tntnment. The program of the even and the popular moonlight waltz witty Ing was well rendered and varied, gleams of candle light supplanting ranging from violin to harp and vo tha proverbial moon-rays, was a por- cnl number. The enterprise of the Adrianople will be stormed again bers at the presentlrae but It Is the tomorrow. This is the gist of the tele grams that are -received from Sofia. The cannonading of the. Serb artillery has so weakened the fortifications that General Savoff Is of the opinion that human, life shoull -not be , re garded In making one grand assault )n the beleaguered city. He will throw his entire force against the city and military experts are of the opin ion that the outcome is certain to be lit favor of the Bulgars. - ".' hope of the officers of tbe society to Increase that number-to at least SO. Most of the voice? are from the varli ous churches of the City and the quality Is more than average. It la more than likely that the choral so ciety will be able to give music a real boost in La Grande. ' tlon of the dance program. The underlying decoration scheme was green festoon lines and baskets of flowers suspended from the celling which, with the palms used in profu aiou. gave the effect of a summer gar den and the soft light from the many Moose lodge Is to be commanded In bringing this company to the city. I . I .iiciuutf I a iti liiu iiiliiiwiu ('lull Ul South La Grande very pleasantly sur prised Mrs. J. W. Bush on her idrlh day anniversary last Tuesday at her candles added much to the beauty of homo 1108 First street. The Invaders the whole decorative scheme. The receiving line was made up of with congratulations the hostesses and hosts alone. The fashionable and rich gowns worn by the hosesses wero emulated by scores of the guests and I A Grande's better dressers were on parade Indeed. Mrs. Carr was gowned In a red embroid ered charmeuse creation, cut en train. Mrs. Slegr'st wore stunning gold spangle over a black charmeuse gown en train, and Mrs. Van Buren. a rich lavendor brocaded chiffon vel Tet gown, trimmed wl'.h real lace, en train. Scores of the guestB were handsomely gowned. The last days of post-lcnten saw everal parties of various description Valentine K loners. Convey your greetings on St. Val entine's Day by sending flowers. We will have a large assortment. Order now. t La Grande Seed and Floral Co. Feb 8. St. bore down upon the Bush household and a lovely present In the shnpe of a cut glass bowl as a token of esteem. Refresh ments, In the due course of events, were served and both attackers and nttarked were, delightfully enter tained. Those who surprised Mrs. Tlnsh were: Mrs. Ed Wright, Mrs. .Inmcs St. Johns. Mrs. J. F. Campbell. Mrs, Ed Tuckey, Mrs. Clarence Wil son, Mrs. Earl Zundc-II and Mrs. Ward. The regular meeting of the Neigh borhood club waa held Tuesday v af ternoon. After the transaction of the usual business a splendid program was rendered which was greatly en joyed. Mr. Humphreys, representa tive of the Commercial club, then had a few remarks to mnke at this time, "presuming his audience was In wait ing for the much talked of lecture on Civic Improvement. Mr. Humphreys however, deferred this lecture for FRESH CANDIES FOR SATURDAY and SUNDAY With tho over incivasiiig variety of our stock you will always find here something new in the way of choice confections. Uesides the great assortment of Chocolates, Fudges. Caramels. Marshmallows, Xut Candies, etc., you will tind the elegant boxes of Loivncy's and McDonald's These conic in a great variety of chocolate creams, cholocate nut and fruit centers, cara mels, etc. A box of this candy will be a rare t treat for you. ?ED CROSS DRUG STORE '.Mrs. Luffer of Island City enter tained the Park Dale club Wednesday and the members who were present call Mrs. Luffer a delightful hostess. "The Peace Treaty" was discussed by Mrs. Ed Eckley and Mrs. Common. In an Interesting manner. To add to the pleasant aqd Instructive program were a song by Frankie Tatman and speeches by Masters Kenneth Davis and Douglass Moe. A refreshing luncheon was served and the meeting was lu every way, most delightful. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Henry Young next. week. A very pleasant surprise party was given "Mrs. Upton H. Gibhs Mon day afternoon when about a dozen ladles of the Irish Crochet class happened In. A delightful afternoon was spent after which a .three course ulncheou was served making in all a very unique affair and .an afternoon long to be remembered by each one present. The Happy Home club gave its an nual coasting party on Saturday eve ning and never was the old couplet proved more true that "A llt'le folly now and then Is relished by the best of men." ' A progressive luncheon was served 1 at the homes of Mrs. Harley Smith, Mrs. George Bigger, Mrs. Frank Pat tlson, Mrs. Al Helsner and Mrs. Day. . i.Mr. anil' Mrs. Grant A. Lincoln en talued the Penn Avenue Pinocle club to a crawfish feed at their home 1306 Penn avenue, Wednesday after which the evening was spent In music and dancing. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Howard Snfford. Mr. and Mrs. Dwlght Jesse, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Gray, Mr. and iMrs. Herbert Pattlson, Misses Lillian Volp and Virginia Lin coln. Messrs Louis Iawrence, Charles A. Tomassene and F. J. Pattlson. Eugene Alford. the 13-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. G. IM. Alford, who un derwent an operation for appendicitis at the Grande Rondo hospital. Is rap- Idly recovering. The most peculiar part of the rase was the finding ,of a cherry stone In the appendix. The Happy Home Club held Its regular meeting with Mrs. Calvert on Friday, the time of meeting having been changed from the second ana fourth Fridays to the first and third Fridays. Members please take -notice. Announcements for the first annual Moose ball arc out. the date being next Monday. Hereafter the social venture will be carried out yearly and the Moose are giving themselves to tho task of making an enjoyable event of It. Mm. A. B. Cherry and Mrs. C. T. Bacon will entertain the Hastcm Star Social club Tuesday afternoon In the Eastern Star lodge rooms. Miss Tthel Wright enterUinc.il the! Greek Fljs Over Constantinople.' What is characterized as the most i daring feat of the war transpired yes terday when Capt. iMarltmas of the Greek army flew over the city of Con stantinople In a hydroplane and aim ed three bombs at the arsenal Maidest. Looking down' he saw the bursting shells of the Turkish cannon trying to reach him. He declared he had made some valuable observations of the Turkish fortifications. Judging the Colt. Tbe Arabs bare two methods of est!-, mating te height to which a colt will grow, tbe first being to stretch a cord from tbe nostril over tbe ear and down along the neck and compare this measurement wltb tbst from tbe with ers to tbe feet and tbe other method being to compare the distance between tbe knee and tbe withers with that from the knee to tbe coronet In the first method It is considered that a colt will grow as much taller as the first measurement exceed that of the second, and In the second method. If tbe proportion la as two to one., the horse will grow no taller.. -. : THIS WILL INTEREST MOTHERS. Mother flmy'i HwaH I'owilert far Children, Certain relief for KcverMiueu, llemdiictie, But BtoDMrh, Twthlus Moorileri, move and regultta tli bowel ud Uotinijr Worm. 'J bi-y break tii Culdt Id 4 houra. THey are to plruant to lira tiulo Children liketlieul. (Her 10kiO teeUinoliltle. Ueed by Mother for ii ye.-ir. Thrf nrrrr fail. bold by H Druroi", Sample nulled.f KKK. Addieu, Altea a. uluiwed, U Uojr, tt- Geo. H. Currey He WhoSell Real Estate GOOD TRIES FOB. THE PAYROLL CITY IX THE VALLEY OF DIVER SIFIED FAH.ttlXU. Don't fall to read our ad In Monday's Issue and see why the wind of prosperity la blowing toward La Grande. Hard times can't touch a lo cality supported by such var ied resources and stimulated by such a payroll. Ceo. H. Currey He Who Sells Real Estate La Grande. Oregon P.destrUns. A teacher In a primary school was endeavoring to make clear to her class tbe meaning of the words "emesttian Ism"' and "pedestrlnnlsuj" when she put this query to one small boy: "What is a pedestrian?" ' "He Is one of those fellows.' said tbe boy, "who makes an awful kick when an automobile runs him down." New Vork Press. frm WAITE ELECTRIC CO. ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS . We handle a full line of supplies, including Lamps, Fixtures, Irnfy Etc. REPAIR WORK HANDLED PROMPTLY Office, New Foley Bldg. PHONE, VM. 199 Worth: The' IMomiey 160 Acres of Land on t;.e Sand-ridge at $85.00 per acre. One-third in alfalfa and one-third in fall wheat 160 Acros all in cultivation, only 5 miles from town, at $60.00. I 40 Acres just in the edge of the valles at $40.00. 10 Acre $3,500. Fruit Tract, well improved, for Residences and small tracts and fine building lots in every i part of the city. 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