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l .... VTTXTP. Satiii rliy, ri..ru"hci- 6, lOf'8. FA: Report on State Meeting Given Club In Ihe R-i'ncr;il resume of iho year's business of Hi.. NVlKiihorhuuri rUili Tuesday afternoon reports from tin hendH of different eominltteen imlml- 'l the following neeounl 'or" the State F deration of Woiii.'H'h lulis at iih lmw-iinif in Medford. The report was (fiven hy Mrs. Itrueo I Jennie, who had liiH-n r'(in -si to nvh v - the im portant lYattms of llu nh-asant Medford meeting. It follows: To eloso tlii year's work wit limit some liiinl of a de.se riui ion of the iinnnul ineetlnj,- of tin- sum- Feder ation :il Medrord would indeed mean that wo as a club had failed to pre serve a record of one of tin- choicest events in Oregon oiuh history, ami T appreciate deeply i hi lionor conferr ed upon m.' in Ihe ivi(ui-Ht that t Ky to tin besl of my . ability.- an account of the Medford hieeliiu,'. Or pnui'HP all ivnlize that Medford is very similar to I.u Crande In size; that it m'Mil.-H in 1 1 1 - hills of Siuilh-r-rn Oregon with i cull ml mti itiK. and that it contains moiim of 1 In stale's most cntcrprisinK citizens both men and women. The Medford hospitality Is deep sealed and sincere and to such men as It. F.. Harder, formerly of Hakcr but now a haulier of .Med ford and president of ihe Commercial rluh; K. H. Smith, one of the editors of the Medrord Tribune; Karl i Cad dis, mayor of Med ford, alowr with many oilier gentlemen who left their business and professional duties to see that club visitors were properly entertained, is due t he profound HianUs and appreciation of all l-Vd-eraled rlubfi of the mate. Hearty Welcome diiveii. Tt was on Monday, May lilst that every train brought to Medford nu merous delegates. The town was iilive with them, and on every hand was that cordial1, spirit of welcome: which pleased the ladies and made the occasion one of harmony and tfood fellowship. On the evening of Iho -first day Mrs. Ida Ti. Callahan, of CorvaUis. and Mrs. Collins V. Klliins of Prine villc. opened the first session exhibiting- marked ability as presiding offi cers. The years of experience in handling parliamentary work plainly places Ida It. Callahan in a cfuss al mo! with the celebrated Thomas lieed ns a presiding officer. Ad dresses of welcome hy the mayor, president of the chamber of com merce: r.nd president of the (ireuter Medford club, all breath. -d again the cloiuenl 'welcome of host, to guests, whereas the response by Mrs. Wil liam Hell of Portland, was most cleverly given as the speaker voiced everyone's sentiment h.i her appre ciative words. " The stale work as outlined by Mrs. Ida 11. Callahan iu her "Greetings of the State l'r sirTenl,-'d'tailea a campaign successfully carried on by the women's clubs of Oregon for many needed reforms, took up que ' inns in which mothers are intensely interested, and gave the entiro au dience some new light on hie dimen sions of (ho Federal ed program throughout the state. The Greater Medford club tendered a reception that evening during I which event all were mude acquaint -Jed with tin Medford people who hud turned out in large numbers. Mi's. Owen r.iifcrl allied. Tuesday morning was given over to routine work as was Tuesday af ternoon until f p. in. when Mrs. Frank Owen, a Medford lady nf ex cepi jonal ability and outstanding character, gave a delightful tea at her beautiful bungalow on Siskiyou Heights. Mrs. Owen, in vcarti gone by, was one of t he club writers on the I'ortlund newspapers and her wide aciitiaintance rouplcd w It h her natural ability as an entertainer made ;the occasion one of extreme pleasure. i. Many remarked about her home, which is recognized as one of the art ist ic places of Kout hern Oregon. '. I Hiring the reception special music ' was rendered ami Kat herina Kd !mcadeH In solo dancing was well received. I 'rohably I he si r ongesl feat uro of Tuesday evening's program was the com in unity singing led by Mrs. V. F. (his); ins. The Southern Oregon people believe in singing as this event plainly indicated, and they sing wet I. Adi!aiul Futertalned. Ashland. It will be remembered, is but a tew miles distant from Med ford, the. two cities being connected . by the first hard surface pavement ever built in Oregon outside t he eltii s, and Wednesday was Ashland day. I The. club members were escorted forces us p lag ilea thut are menacing the world. First, absolute disregard for law and order. Second, the awful haired engen dered by man for man and the dis play of class hatred everywhere since the World war which ho said had taken society back u thousand years. Foitrt h. the insal la hie desire for Inordinate pleasure. Fifth, a belief in gross materialism and a lack nf faith In immortality ind In the spiritual life. That Iho youth of today has all these terribble forces as his hack- ground. 1'rofessor Viulng said Is uough to make him wonder if the old traditions, and beliefs 'and cra toms of the past can be true. The speaker predicted, however, that a , great spiritual uprising will lake the forces of evil away, banish them and that they will vanish. His closing picture was one of hope and fait h in the power for good and of rlnht thinking thai must prevail , even tually. While Professor V in tug's lecture was the great effort of the meeting without doubt, one must not over look some of t he exceptional tah-nt in Medford which contributed to make the convention a pleasure. Miss Itohertu Ward in costume, sang the "(lypsy Love Song" in a manner that won every lady's ap plause In recognition of the marked ability of the young lady. llusiness of the Convention. As for t he business of the con vention, this lias been revie wed In Die press of t lie state un'll all are familiar wit ti the questions discussed ami the progress made along lines of consistent reformation. The Neighborhood club of ' l.a Orando, in my judgment, has a splen did standing in the State Federation. Fnder the able administration of those who have conducted tho club in tho past few years, the organiza tion has won Us place 11 now oc cupies in the state, and among those the united support of all, and that id us, and following the bible Study Mrs, J. U. Lynch, the new president eaeh day. some subject of general of tho Neighborhood elub. is ent It let religious interest will lie read and to all local support. In order that discussed. The Science of Corres theso ladies may accomplish w hat Is pondeiice. showing wonderful new expected of them, idepths of spiritual meaning In the These positions have long since 'scripture will also be taken up. .Many ceased to be mere formal offices, for j howlit ful women of all creeds, or with women taking part as they are in .none, are aireaity memners or this governmental affairs, it Is plain that;"11"- n,l others are invited. No upon tlieni rests re.sponsihHtl les ;'her invitation than this is neces whlch can neither be delrgaieil to;Kill'V. all who are interested in this others nor be evaded. ',m "'ouirni win no coruiany wel comed. ,T. H. Peare. of this city, attended a delightful wedding at ll.-ti-. Idaho, a few days' ago, w hen Frank I'ear- fornierly of La (Jrande, then bookkeeper at Carr's Furniture com pany and also secretary 'of l he F.lks I Lodge, but now traveling for a t'nr Inlturo company and livlrg at lloise. was united in marriage to Miss. Mary Kafler. also formerly of La tint ml at the Catholic Cathedral by Father) Van Ilouven. Hen l'ass-ii. of La Orande, bookkeeper at I he ,L (1. Snodgrass (Iroeery store, was last man and the bridesmaid wasv Miss liose llyers, of Itoisc. After Die Vi ddlng ceremony a lovely wedding breakfast v. as served at the home of the bride, , Mr. antl Mrs. 1'earson have gon A delightful bridge party was gtv- n Wednesday by Mrs. Harry Itouvy. i at her home, at IUu4 Fourth street. The afternoon was spent at bridge at six tabbs, Mrs. W. H. I'.ohnen I hamp winning first prl.e and Mrs. Uniee iVnnts second prlxe. j Mrs. Ilouvy's house w as heautl !ful!y decorated with asters and vln- ' jeal to correspond wit h the Autumn. and at the close of a very pleasant aiiernonn a delicious two course luncheon was served by Mrs. Itouvy, who proved a charming hostess. I'liul Alakn CoiMr li'pislts, ANCIIOKAtiK, Alaaka. (AP) Valuable finds of copper ore bavo been located in the Kashwitna section. Los Angeles, when they will spend J"" "urn tho Alaska railroad In about thrle weeks, and possib'y stop,lu' Interior, it is reported here. A over In La Orande on their return ',;MK uistrtct huh been (rip to lloise, when their home. t luy will maki to the neighboring city in Medford who have done diligent and forceful earn and the greatest care was work is the retiring president, Mrs. shown in order that perfect attention lA. L. KIcharduon. might be accorded every guest. I Her successor, who now takes the The convention program was car-Iconunanding office of the. club, was Wed OUt to the letter At Ashland abgut noon a picnic luncheon was served In Lilbia park, which by the way is probably t ho finest small city park in the whole western country. Fortunate in having a number of carbonated springs in the park the Ash land people, with great public spirit, have erected a fine pavilion and other improvements making the place a haven of rest, and In that soft Sold hern Oregon climate It Is considered one of the most dolighl fi:l spots to be found. i:cellciit Lecture tiiven. present at Medford and no lady there gave keener attention to the work than did Mrs. Lynch, All of which wilt aid her greatly In making the good official which we know she will be the coining year. As for tho "unpleasant" feature of the Federation's elections .at Med ford, which wua so thoroughly aired in the metropolitan press of the state, I am constrained to believe that little attention should be paid to It. Mrs. Sadie Orr-Ounbar was, so far as 1 could learn,, fairly elected to tho office of president. True, there Wednesday evening all .visltorslwera those who preferred someone opened. Mrs. Walter Henneil entertained Thursday afternoon in honor of Mrs. J. I-:. Clark, who Is to leave La Orande soon, and Mrs. Uonald Nich ols, who Is here visiting for a short time. The afternoon was spent at "fiOO1 at two tables. Mrs. Clark-winning first prize and Mrs. M. ( 'oal well second prixe. Others present were Mrs. Fred Sin It h, M is. J. F. Hertol, Mrs. J. Conn and Mrs. K. Uemmeal. Mrs. Bennett's house was tastefully and beautifully decorated in accord ance with the autumn season, havlng0 pumpkin baskets of fall Iruitu, au utmn leaves and flowers. A de licious luncheon was served and 'the same d coi-atlng scheme carried out. Mrs. Itennett proved a very charm ing hostess. The Hlble study reading circle will resume its semi-mouth ly session1, next Tuesday, October it, at L : :t ti p. m at t he home of M rs. Harriet t McDonald, 50:! Fourth street. This reading circle, which is cut Irely un scctarlun and informal is now eleven years old and constantly growl in: hot It In interest and i;i numbers. The bible study this year will eon- l':ist Flying iu Kumnr LOMioN, (A I') A new record for speed between London and Cologne has been made by tho Instomi Air liner 'City of Washington" which completed the journey of 3:srt miles In in US minutes. The boat Journey for thu same trip takes l'J hours. A Want Ad will find your buyer. Popular Club Convenes After Vacation; Following tho annual recess during the summer months Hie Neighbor hood elub. which Is onu of the very active clubs of the city reconvened Tuesday afternoon In Us elub rooms In the library building. , It was at this meeting that Mrs. A. L. Itlchardson closed a remark ably successful administration and with thankful words to all members for the co-operation and assistance she had received during the year. turned Ihe navel over to Mrs. J. I. Lynch, the newly-elected who will preside over the organlza-) lion. II. lUdwell; Second , vice-president,, Mrs. Hruce Pennts; recording secre tary. Mrs. II. A. V.urbrlek; eorres ponding see re t u ry , M i s. F. T. A n drews and treasurer, Mrs. H,' K. I Uxon. The senior director, Mrs. O. K. " Hilvcrf horn, welcomed tho new officers in a delightful manner, and gave due .mead of praise to tho re tiring president and her officers, who so nbly served for the past year. Mrs. A. L. Itlchardson, tit responding, t hanked her co-workers for I heir loyal support, which enabled her to add to Hie elub records another year of successful administration. Mrs. J. I . 1 .yneh In accept Ing t he gavel jgave a very iiilerestlng talk which I follows: "It Ih an excellent thing when the officers and members of an organi zation are of one mind, and at this president I n Know we are an agreeu mar ii in ii unneiiir iasi iu reucn mt. high standard of service that Proceedings of Tuesday's meet (ng i h,l, n H't predecessors. Include. l the eiub song by the ladles with Mrs. O. K Sllverthorne as lead er. Minutes were read, motions dis posed of as was the correspondence which had accumulated. Four new members were voted into the club, after which Mrs. George T. Cochran, director of Ihe State Federation, an nounced completion of the Club Year Hook and spoke of the excellent work of tho com mil tee In charge. She then gave this part of tho program over to Ihe heads of the different de partments who were Mrs, Turner Ollwr In charge of the program on Art; Mrs. J. K. Wright on Liter ature; Mrs. Harry Zurhrlck on Mu sic, and Mrs. K. K. Kiddle on Civics. The following officers, who will preside for the corning year were installed: President. Mrs. J. n. I .yneh; First vice-president, M i-m. C. has No one realizes better than I iho quality of Ihe service l hey have rendered.' "hut If I dtd not sincerely believe thai Oils club is greater than its offi cers I should not have had Ihe cour age to accept the lionor that has been offered ine. After the years of SUC cchs'iiI work that I his club has ar cessf ul work t hat I bis club hao accomplished It is unthinkable to think that It could sink (o a lower plane, for this Is your club and its officers are your servnnls, your stewards if you will, to whom you intrust your business, subject to your approval. The officers of nny organization are but the ships crew, that keeps the ship upon its course. Power is Ijlrge. "II seems to me we havo not fully realized what mighty power morn (Continued on Pngo Four.) 00O0O00O0OOO00000000000000000O0000000000 000000000000000000000000000000000006000O . 2 o o N ew Stamped Goods JUST ARRIVED tinue and finish I he Hook of Kxo- wore given an intellectual treat In Irving F. Vining's lecture, "The In creasing Menace of the Criminal -Mind." Possessed of oraloricul ability rare ly found outside of the Shakespear ean stage. Mr. Vining urged as one of tho remedies for the call of jazz and lust and gross instincts, the es tablishment of such constructive forces as clubs for boys, between the ages of 14 and 2 1 years. He also asked .thut. the audience further the encouragement of. the spiritual life untT rhc'Hpiircrtntlon for the beat In music, The else, for this high position, Just I hero always ure those w ho differ when It comes to selection of lead ers. The cardinal principle of good citizenship In America, however. Is to abide by majority rule and do tt gracefully a thing which should be taught iuor forcefully In the Stale Federation If it is destined to ac complish the exalted purpose for which it was founded and not be come a vehicle to convey jealousy, rancor and envy. 1 royalty lo Offloors ,Nitl!. i Permit me In closing lo say I hat- Mrs. Dunbar, the new president of have OOOO0O0OOOOOOOO0OOO0OO0OOO O O speaker quoted five great the State Federation.' should notice Bishop Remington will preach at the Episcopal Church, Sunday, morn ing, 11 a. m. lo Many new and beautiful patterns in Stamped Goods, ready to work. Some finished patterns. Buffet Sets, Lunch Cloths, Napkins, Dresser Scarfs and Vanity Dresser Sets. All very reasonably priced. LADIES READY-TO-WEAR Betty Wales Dresses AND MILLINERY S . Rev. S. W. 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