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OREGON CITY ENTERPRISE, FRIDAY, MARCH 18, 1921. Page 5 LOCALS AND PERSONALS C. J. Cummings, of Portland, who was in Oregon City on business on Wednesday, where he was transact ing business, will be here Saturday, and will conduct servicea at the Seventh Day Adventist church on Eighth and Harrison streets. Mr. Cummings will have for his 'subject at the 11 o'clock service "Will Christ Come at the Beginning or End of the Millenium?" Mr. and Mrs. Wyatt, who are re siding in the residence of Mrs. H. L. Clark on Sixth and Monroe streets, are to leave soon for Eugene, where they- are to make their home. Mr. Wyatt, who has been assistant man ager of the . Standard Oil company here, fca3 been promoted to manager at Eugene. Mrs. Wyatt is a teach er of English in the Oregon City high school, and is a well known vocalist. DOCTOR FREEZE TO MOVE OFFICES FROM PORTLAND I '4 i Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Martin Wid- dows, a& Canby, a daughter at the Ore gon City hospital. The litle girl ar rived Wednesday, March S, and the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. E. Grib ble, of Canby, are as happy as the par ents over the arrival of the little one, for this is the first grandchild in the family. Mr. Widdows is the obliging driver of the Canby bus and Martin is now "all smiles." .-, )3 Mr. and Mrs. Asil Tabor, of this ci ty, are rejoicing over the arrival of a daughter, born at the Tabor home on Taylor street. Mrs. Tabor was for merly Mis3 Carrie Cross. This is the first grandchild of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cross, of Greenpoint, and they are as jubilant over the new arrival as are the proud parents. tr Mr. and Mrs. Sam' Stow and the tatter's son. Oden Roberts, whose home is in Manila, P. L, where Mr- Stow is interested in a large export ing firm, and former residents of Ore gon City, have been visiting friends in Portland and California. They made their headquarters at the Hotel Port land while in Portland, where they en tertained a number of their friends on several occasions. Among those en- Mrs. Theodore Myers home on Sixth and Washington streets was the scene of a pretty silver tea last week, Well known eye specialist locating over Hardings Drug Store. Dr. Harvey Freeze who has had offi ces at Sixth and Washington streets, Portland, for the past twelve years has moved to Oregon City to practice his profession. As soon as possible to install ma chinery he will handle his own lens grinding and endeavor to give an up to-date service. He is a graduate of McCormick Medical College, Chicago, with eighteen years practical expert' ence in eyework. Mrs. Smith, formerly Miss Hazel Tabor, of Oregon City, daughter ol Mr. and Mrs. Tabor of that place, whose home is now in Texas, has ar rived here with her little daughter and is visiting her brother, Asl Ta bor, and wife, and also her parents of Glen Echo. Mrs. Augustus Schoeborn will leave within a few days for Albany, where she is to visit friends, and will ac company friends on a hiking trip after reaching that city. The destination of the trip is as yet undecided, but the nartv exnects to see much of the country near Albany. Mrs. Louise Lamberson. of Estaca- da, who has been visiting Mrs. Ame lia Martin at Willamette for several days, left for Portland Thursday; where she will visit with friends be fore returning to her home. Among those from the eastern part of the county to transact business in this city Thursday, was A. J. Span- gler. His home is near Cams. T. R. A. Sellwood, prominent resi dent of Milwaukie, was in Oregon City on business Thursday. Mrs. Raymond Caufield has gone to Medford, where she will visit her par ents, Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Merrick. Charles Rider, of Greenwood, was among the Oregon City visitors on Thursday, coming, here on business. Mrs. Bosch, of Portland, was in Ore gon City Thursday, where she visited friends. R. Li. Adkins, of Mulino, was a bus iness visitor in Oregon City Thursday. Otto Stryker, of Canby, was among the Oregon City visitors Thursday. Miss Fern Wirtz has returned to her home at Hoff, after spending the past week in Oregon Cty visiting with friends. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kelland, whose home is at Twilight, motored to Ore gon City Friday. Mr. Kelland for merly resided fh Oregon City. Among those to visit Oregon City Friday was Ben Faust, whose home is in Mulino. Among those to transact business Friday was Roscoe Gard, whose home is in Highland. J. E. Switzer, of Molalla, was among those to transact business here Friday. Fred Moehnke, whose farm is lo cated at Beaver Creek, was an Ore gon City visitor Friday. C. P. Roethe, of Roethe Station, was among those to transact business 1n this city Friday. Mrs. Smith Turner, of Stafford, was mong those to transact business in Oregon City Friday. Mr- and Mrs. E. S. Cromer and son, Jack, of Estacada, were in Oregon City on business Friday. J. E. Vinson, of Sbjerwood, w&3 among those to transact business here Friday. E. Renfer, of Milwaukie, was among the Oregon City visitors Friday. M. Crary, of Milwaukie, was in this city Friday. Charles Vaugh, of Portland, visited friendg in Oregon City Friday. Mrs. B. F. Ryder, of Walluga, was :n this city Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Peters and baby vis ited friends in Canby Thursday. MOOSE HALL, OREGON CITY Beginning March 21st R. Ferris Taylor Stock Company "The Show That Always Pleases" And His Company of Clever Artists Presents tertained from this 'city was Mrs. So- when the Rebekah Lodge members phia Moody, who was their dinnei were guests. The joint hostesses were guest at the Portland last Monday Mrs- Elizabeth Glover, Mrs. E. O. De- evening. Owing to business duties, Mr. moss ana Mrs. May xonce. and Mrs. Stow did not remain in Port- lne suver oiiering win go towards land as long as expected, and had con- the Rebekah fund. templated visiting among some of The home of Mrs. Myer was prettily aecoratea lor inig - occasion. Attending were Mrs. S. F. Scripture, Mrs. J. K. Morris, Mrs. G. A. Bergren, Mrs. J. J. Cooke, Mrs. W. H. Howell Mrs Minda Church, Mrs. E. A. Thomp son, Mrs. E. M. Scouton, Mrs. Julia Haskell, Mrs. F. E. Albright, Mrs. J. E. Mrs Ttnn Meliimm who has hpen burius, Mrs. to. s. vvainer, Mrs. james seriously ill for over a mcnth, and for Shannon, Mrs. Gladys Hanniford, Mrs, their old time friends here. They l.efi Tuesday for Vancouver, B. C, and from there sailed to their home in Manila. Mr. Stow was formerly con nected with the Crown Willamette Pa per company. Idaho, who has been a guest ot rela-1 bert Hedges, Mrs. C. O. T. William tive3 in this cjty.' (Mrs. Charles H. Caufield, Mrs. R. The rooms, of the Shaw home were I Ganong, Mrs. J. W. Loder. prettily decorated and the table was I The next meeting will be at the centered with spring flowers to cor- home of Mrs. Livy Stipp on Ninth and respond with the,decorative scheme of I John Adams streets. tne dining and living rooms. Places were laid for Mrs. Henry Harding, Mrs. Samuel Shaw, Mrs. C. D. Latourette, Mrs. J. W. Norris, Mrs. John McQuinn, of Portland; Mrs. Charles Buchanan, of Hillsboro. several days receiving medical atten tion at the Dr. Jones sanitarium, Port land, has recovered from her illness Mrs. Meldrum, a former resident of Oregon City, where she has many friends, returned to her home in Port- J. L. Waldron, Mrs. Glover, Mrs. De- Moss, Mrs. Yonce-and Mrs. Meyer, Mrs. J. R. Humphrys entertained at a bridge luncheon at her home Thurs day, March 3, when places were laid land last Sunday from a week's stay fr Mrs. Eber A Chapman Mrs. H. L. tn that r-aar.r Tvu- giitnmnhllo in fim. HumphryS. nanv with Mr Moidmm. whose duties The table wa3 prettily centered with with the Crown Willamette Paper sPrinS blossoms company reauire much of his time near that resort. While at the beach Mrs. Meldrum secured a bungalow for the summer season, and will leave in May for that place, returning -to Port land in September. Owing to the illness of her daughter, Maxine, her visit at Seaside was shortened. The afternoon was devoted to cards 'The Merry Makers' Club, an organ ization composed of married' and single people, was formed at the Knapp hall last Saturday evening, when one of most enjoyable evenings wa spent in dancing, games and music, followed by refreshments. John Law, who resides about three 11 pmnnea eie. aim miloo fmm OrAP-nn P!itv nnrl near rrp. I tne nignt lor niie re&uiar uimuu6! th AWrthv w in Orptfmn the next gathering of the club. ntv nn Wines- Mondav afternoon. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Mr. Law is the owner of one of the Eaton, of Portland; Mr. and Mrs. C. O finest dog kennels in the state, and MJryden, Mrs. Marie Money, Mrs, at the present" time is engaged in r-Darles ounus, mi. auu mis., j. WrHnr th Meiiran Chihuahua Jonnson, Mr. anu Mrs. i,ecn ruuer, an.1 also the black and tan does. Mr. ana Mrs. Hiiaon Aiiureuge, mr. tuia owning some of the best stock on the Jvlrs- Mwara nucu, mf. ana Mrs, it i t r -Tax, -k ,r -a ti wiast All nr hiirh hrt1 animals. -"-v a oiuitii, mi. h-uu -m... hoii Mr. Law recentlr had shiDDed to his Peckover, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Peckover, vonnoio a roo-iaoro1 hiarir st,h tan Mrs. H. E. Minor, Mrs. Gertrude dog that has an excellent pedigree. laumas- alr- auu - J- There are now about 27 does at his Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Alldredge, Mrs tr, T?i.io-ofioii J- smitn, Mr. ana Mrs. uan home, shipping one Wash., Monday, this being from the Chihuahua breed, and originally from Mexico. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Stansburry, the fnrmer a hanker of fiillman. Iowa, ar rived in Oregon City Saturday, where" they are guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Robey and David Grady at the home of the former on Eighth and Washing ton streets. This is the first trip Mr. Stansbury has made to Oregon, hav. ing come here on business pertaining to property owned by two children. who have become of age and are to inherit the money. Mrs Stansburry has visited Oregon on previous trips west. The Stansbury family and the Robey and Grady families were for. mer neighbors in Gillman. Green, Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Green, Mr, and Mrs. Winnifred Knight, Mr. E. L Brown, Miss Veta Lynch, Miss Mildrea Dryden, Miss Lulu Lynch, Miss Gladys Downing, Miss Leona Fox, Miss Veat- rice Rauch, Miss Vivian Rauch, Miss Genevieve Lynch, Dicksy Dryden, Miss Dorothy Green, Miss Amy Peckover, Clersa Smith, Beldon Alldredge, Harry Dunmire, Otto Smith, Wilbur Hayes, J. W. Mead, Merritt Willson, Clyde Green and Myrle Howell. Carl Stromgren, who resides at Colton, and one of the prominent far mers of that section, transacted busi ness in Oregon City Monday. He was accompanied home by his daughter, Miss Pearl Stromgren, student of the Agriculture college, who i to spend to spend the day in sewing her Easter vacatio'i at the Stromgren farm. Miss Stromgren graduate!) from the Oregon City High last year. The Work Club of the Abernethy Grange met at the Grange hall at Parkplace Thursday, when an all day meeting was enjoyed. There was a large attendance of members, who spent ithe day in completing a quilt. and starting a new one, and much in terest manifested by the busy workers. At 12 o'clock a hot dinner was serv ed in the dining room. The committee in charge was composed of Mrs. Hat- tie Himler, Mrs. Dora . Burns, Mrs. Rudolph Wenger. The club will meet next Thursday Among those to transact business in Oregon City Monday morn ing was S. A. Stone, " whose farm is located at j Redland. Mr. Stone, who formerly re- 6ided in Alaska, said, after driving here, that he was ashamed to owp up that he was forced to wear an over coat to this city, although it was a spring morning, but too cold to drive when the hostess, Mrs. Roake, Last Monday evening, was the regu lar evening for the meeting of the Sat urday Club of the Congregational church, which met at the home of Mrs. James A. Roake at Eleventh and Jefferson streets. Mrs. Julia Haskell, Mrs. John Snover and Mrs. John Craw ford were joint hostesses. After business of the organization was transacted, the remainder of the evening was devoted to a social time, and to town without an extra coat. Mrs. Ed Fortune left Monday for Astora to attend the state convention of the Royal Neighbors of America, held there this week. Mrs. Fortune goes as delegate from the loca camp and will visit at Seaside before returning home. Tyra Warren, of Concord Station who was recently operated upon cLt the Oregon City hospital, will be able D. Latourette, Mrs. joint hostesses served refreshments. The next meeting, which will be the first Monday in April will be held at the home of Mrs. William Gardner, when her daughters, Mrs. Bowland and Miss Blanche Gardner, ' will assist in entertaining. Attending last Monday's meeting were Mrs. Ada Pearl, Mrs. H. E. Hen dry, Miss Maude Warner, Mrs. Ellen Eades. Mrs. T. A. Keith, Mrs. S. L. Stevens, Mrs. Julia Haskell, Mrs. C R. Freytag, Mrs The basket social given by the Lib eral school at 'the Hoff hall on Satur day evening, March 5, was a complete success. The hall was crowded, as nearly 300 persons listened to an interesting ano well delivered program. Miss Agnes Clifford, the teacher, a The choir of the Gladstone Christian church will give a musical this eve ning at 7:30, with following program Anthem, "Thro' the Day Thy Love Has Spared Us," "Fear Thou Not" with violin obligato; Solo, Garland Hollo well; Anthem, "Abide With Me;" Solo Holy City" Miles Burley. George Everette Baker will deliver the address. The ladies of the Missionary Societv of the Christian Church of Gladstone met at the home of Mrs. Grant Olds popular woman, is to be congratulated Wednesday afternoon, .March 9. .. and her untiring efforts are greatly ap preciated by the community Thirty-two beautiful baskets were sold by the well known auctloneei-. Will Heinz. The neat sum of $80.70 was netted, which will be used to pay The country studied was "Africa. Mrs. Frank Nelson, program leader told in a most interesting way of the topography and climate of that coun try and presented maps, showing the location of the Christian church mis- for a new organ installed the first ol I sionary stations and the work of each the term a new flag, picture frames, Mrs. L. A. Read read a paper on the etc., ithat go to make a perfect school. I life and work of Rev. Moon, a mission- A well filled basket was presented ary in Africa. Rev. Moon was a class to Mr. and Mrs. Heinze by the school, mate of Mrs. Read at the Bible schoo The decorations were effective. Ore-1 at the University of Oregon, who spent gon grape, cedar and daffodils were his boyhood days at Kelso, Washing- used in profusion. I ton. f Liberal district 36, la proud of the Hidden answers were .enjoyed . In school, which received its diploma for which each member took part. a standard school last year. One of the delightful social events for the past week took place at the Willamette hall when members of Alumni of the Oregon City high school and friends enjoyed dancing. The es- Mrs. Olds was assisted in serving delicious refreshments by Mrs. Kyler and Mrs. John Hollowell, Those enjoying the afternoon were Mesdames . C. Frost, Thos. Gault, Al Blont, Hoyt, O. A. Alexander, J. H. Prater, John McGetchie, R. M. Mc- cellent. music was furnished by Miss Getchie, F. P. Nelson, F.A. Burdon, Frances Bowland, piano; Paul Burns, Guy LaSalle, J. La Salle, Kyler. Fox, traps, and Jack Loder, saxaphone. Alex Patterson. "John Hollowell. F. i-airons ana patronesess were. Mr. Hayward, Carothers, Laidlaw. Grant and Mrs. Hackett, Mrs. A. McDonald, olds, Josie Burton, Warren and daugh miss jonnson, miss vioawin ana Mr. i ter, Violet Warren. Schuitz. There were about 60 attending. One of ithe most enjoyable meetings of the Derthick Club was at the home of Mrs. A. C. Howland, on Ninth and Center streets, Friday afternoon, March 4, when Mrs. Howland and Mrs John W. Loder were hostesses of the Mrs. afternoon. Mrs. Charles H. Caufield was the reader of the afternoon, when she gave a most interesting article on The Violin Art in France," which was as follows: Violin playing has been popular In France from the very earliest times and that country has produced an im mense number of eminent violinists, violin teachers, and composers of vio lin music. "One of the earliest French violin ists was Jean,Marie, Leclair (1697-1764) who was famous for his violin compo sitions, which showed many of the qualities, and later became char acteristic of the French school. Early French violinists and violin The Woman's Auxiliary of American Legion will hold its business meeting at Moose hall Monday evening at 7:30. Among business to be transacted will be election of officers and plans for a joint social evening, March 28. Serv ing on the nominating committee are M. R. Cooper, chairman, Mrs. Gertrude Creswell and Mre. Ida Kent. The memorial is composed of Mrs. Sophia Moody, chairman. Miss Mary Mitchell and Mrs. Creswell. Security Benefit Association held its regular business meeting at .Moose hall Monday evening and completed plans for a social evening March 21st. On the entertainment committee are Mrs. Delia Green, chairman; Mrs. Roy Woodward and Mrs. George Woodward. The young people of St. John's par ish of this city will give their annual program on St. Patrick's day, Mrch 17th, in McLoughlin hall. . thoroughly enjoyed, Wednesday noon. At 2 o'clock the missionary program was given, based upon "Africa", Mrs. Mosier, Mrs. Rayl, Mrs. Flagler and Mrs. Roberts participating. "The closing number was a pleasing duet by Mrs. Loder and Mrs. Williams, accompanied by Mrs. D. C. Latourette. pianist, and Jack Loder, violinst. Mrs. Clarence Bruner will be in charge of the next program. On Tuesday, March 8th, at the Bap tist parsonage occurred the marriage of Arthur W. Fogelson and Leda Wet more. The bride is well known in this city, having been in the employ of the Telephone company for several years. After a short trip to The Dalies, Mr. and Mrs. Fogelson will re side at Beaver Creek, the home of the bridegroom. Some of the friends of Miss Ollie " Amen planned and carried out a most complete surprise celebratine her eighteenth birthday Thursday evening at the home of her parents on Here ford street in Gladstone. The young people met at the home of Miss Edna Rowan at 7:30 and pro ceeded to the Amen home where the evening was spent in games, music and stunts. Delicious refreshments were served by Miss Elva Peoples and Miss Edna Lund. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Amen, Misses Ruth Limbocker, Ol- ne Amen, Jtuana lund. Elva Ponies. Norma Morrell, Doris EQM. Helen Carpenter. Gladys Christy, Leona ' Daue, Edna Rowan and Messrs. Elvin, Catto, Glenn Amen, Fred Lund. George Lund, Maynard Brendle, Lester Kerns. Clay Brendle, Dennis Wallace, Troy bolomon, Ronnie Peters, Marvin Ails worth, Leslie Solomon and Kenneth Wallace. One of the most delightful daneine parties was given at Twilight hall Thursday evening in honor of Miss Barbara Brudenstein, who will leave for Tacoma Sunday morning. The affair was planned by Mrs. Rid- ing. Refreshments were served to about forty guests by Mrs. McCord and Mrs. Riding. Those attending from Oregon Cit7 were Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Petit, Miss Ada Moore and Miss Myrtle Kriter. The "Minna" Club met at the Mooan hall Wednesday, where the day was spent in needlework. A large number of outside people enjoyed the dinner at 12 o'clock serv ed by these women. The committee in charge of the din ner was composed of Mrs. J. W. Jones. Mrs. Minnie Donovan and Mrs. Al Cox. Wacheno Council Degree of Poco- hontas was pleasantly surprised at the meeting Fridav evenins- when tl I officers and members of Kiwanda The chief feature will be a tworact Council No. 11 of Portland attended in compositions showed the influence of i musical comedy entitled "Savageland." a body. Mrs. L. M. Leslie, chairman of the Italian school, but later an inde- The play is well cast and the talent pendent French school appeared, will be of the very best. A number ot Vicitti, and later Paganini, both Itall- j pretty girls will be seen in fancy steps in the choruses. Many of the popular song hits will be heard, including "Lucky," "Whispering," "Typical Tip- erary," "Palasteena," "Moonlight" and "Honeysuckle," "Hiawatha's Melody of Love," and "My Gee-Gee." A matinee will be held in the afternoon in addition to the evening's perform- tc be removed to m.s nome tne iaiter part of the week. George Brown, of New Era, the po tato king of Clackamas county, was in Oregon City on business Monday. Escar Benson, prominent farmer of Logan, was among those to transact business in Oregon City Monday. John McGetchie, Mrs. Orpha Ander son, Mrs. William Gardner, Mrs. Dr. Nash, Mrs. John Crawford, Mrs. John Snover, Mrs. C. H. Meissner, Miss Helen Daulton, Mrs. D. Kelly. Mrs. W. A. White, Mrs. Vera Roake, Miss Mur iel Stevens and Mrs. J. A. Roake. I toe Tke Call .of TI 99 D(DfflS Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mattoon enter tained at dinner at their home on Seventh street Tuesday evening in T. B. Hayhurst, local manager of honor of Miss Fern Wirtz. formerly of the Pacific Telephone company, wno Oregon City now of Hoff. and M. Ver left Oregon City aDout live weeKS ago haeen. of Portland. Mr. Verhagen. who for California, where he went for th3 js a veteran of the world war, return- benefit of his health, has decided to ed from a visit in Europe Tuesday. remain for a montn longer, his neaitn whiie over-seas he visited Holland is much improved since going south. France and England. Mr. Hayhurst is at Eparaiso Springs, Tne table was , prettily decorated Calif. with cut flowers. Mr and Mrs. wuiiam iatocKiey, or The Thursday Afternoon Auction Seattle, Wasn., accompanied Dy tneir Bridge Club members and a few friends of Mrs. L. L. Porter were en son, Tempie. wno nave Deen guests of Mrs. Stockley's sister, Mrs. Gio of this city, have decided to make their home in East Clackamas. Mrs. J F. Mitts, or Portland, for- tertained at her home at West Linn Thursday afternoon in a most charm ing manner, when cards were enjoyed. In auction bridge the prizes for mem. bers were won by Mrs. Nieta Barlow merJy of Canby, arrived in Oregon Ci- Lawrence Mrs c H Meissner, Rex Beach's Latest Novel Beautiful Wardrobe, Special Scenery, New Song Hits, the One Big Show of the Season. Change of Program Nightly Doors Open at 7 P. M. Curtain 8 P. M. , Children 25c Adults 50c All shows under the special direction of R. FERRIS TAYLOR ty Saturday, where she is visiting Mrs J. E. Calavan. her- sister-in-law. She was accompanied by her son. Erman. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Schoenborn and family accompanied by Henry Schoeborn, of Eldorado, were in the city Saturday. Hugo Kunze, of Monitor, was amon the Oregon City visitors Saturday. Mr. Kunze was on his way from Portland where he has been receiving medical treatment. L. A.' Harrison, of Centralia, Wash was in this city Friday and Saturday A. C. Johnson, of Milwaukie, was in Oregon City Friday. E. B. Holcomb, of Mulino, was among those to come to Oregon City Saturday. Carl Keller, of Sherwood, wag In this city Friday. while Mrs. Frank Young was awarded the guest prize. Refreshments were served during the afternoon. The attractive . decorations were formed from daffodils. Attending were Mrs. William Tip ton, Mrs. H. L. Clark, Mrs. Nieta Bar low Lawrence, Mrs. E. P. Rands, Mrs. Livy Stipp, Mrs. L. E. Jones, Mrs. Lena Charman, Mrs. T. Keith, Mrs. Nellie Sealy, Mrs. C. H. Meissner, Mrs. H. E. Hendry, Mrs. E. T. Avison, Mrs. J. P. Lbvett, Mrs J. R. Humphrys, Mrs. Clyde Huntley, Mrs. William Fol ger, Mrs. Frank Young, Mrs. T. W. Sul livan, Mrs. J. W. Moffatt, Mrs. A. O. Welsh, Mrs. Charles D. Latourette, Miss Cis Barclay Pratt and Miss Helen Lovett. 'Mrs. E. L. Shaw was a charming hostess at a luncheon at her home at Sixth and High streets Wednesday, March 2, when her guest of honor was Mrs. Samuel Shaw, of Clarkston, ans who spent much time in Paris, had a tremendous influence on the de velopment of violin playing in France, and the French school shews many traces of the genius of these men. The. most famous of Viotti's French pupils were Rode and Baillot. "At the end of the 17th century, Paris was the most noted center of ance. violin playing in the world. The mosi brilliant dtars of this beriod were VI- Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Watts wishes to otti (an Italian) Kreutzer, of German announce the lengalgement of their parentage, both born in France, Rode daughter. Miss Martha Watts to Elmer and Baillot. These men by their Sawtell, both of Molalla, Oregon. teaching, playing, and compositions I The marriage is to take place at the had a great influence on the art of home of Mr. and Mrs Watts March violin playing in France, and in the 20. world generally. The young couple will be at home to "The two most eminent representa-1 their many friends after April 1. lives of the modern French . school I were DeBeriot and Vieuxtemps. They I One of the most interesting and suc- were of Belgian nationality, but as the cessful meetings of the Euterpean Belgian school is really a brabch of the Club for the year was held at the Paris school, with very slight differ- home of Mrs. Thomas Gault Saturday, ences, they are rightly considered as March ST. ; belonging to the modern French At 1 o'clock a luncheon wag served school. by the hostess, assisted by her daugh- "Among the famous French com- ters-in-law, Mrs. Lyle Gault and Mrs. posers for violin are Rodolphe Kreut- Victor Gault, of Portland. As this was zer, 1766-1831; Pierre M. F. Baillot, the day following the presidential in- 1771-1842; J. Pierre J. Rode, 1774-1830; auguration, the hostess carried out the Jacques Mazas, 1782-1849; Charles V. patriotic idea in table decorations and DeBeriot, 1802-1870; Jean Delphine Al- place cards. The latter were in the ard, 1SI5-18S8; Jean Baptiste Charles form of original jingles concerning the Dancla, 181S-1907; Henri Vieuxtemps, president, vice-president, their wives 1820-1S81; Edouard V. A. Lalo, 1823 1892; Emil Sauret, 1S52. "Although France has produced vio linists and violin makers, her greatest and cabinet officers. Tributes were also given to the retir ing president and vice-president. The jingles were cleverly composed the' entertainment committee, invited the members of this council to Its dance given Saturday evening at Alisky Hall in Portland. T. C. Reichle, past great sachem of the Improved Order of Redmen, gave an interesting talk for the good of the order. Mrs. Sadie Read, Pocohontas of Kiwanda Council, gave an instructive talk. Mrs. Anna Meyers, captain of the de gree team of Portland, explained the work of the team and offered to help this council in organizing and drilling a team. Mrs. Julia Thomas, keeper of wam pum; Mrs. Esberg, collector of wam pum, -Mrs. Phillips, guard of the wig wam; warriors, L. M. and R. J. Leslie of Portland, were also in attendance. A new council Degree" of Pocohontas is to be organized at Goble, Oregon, March 24. Plans were completed for the trip by this council. About twenty officers from here will make the trip to Goble. Mrs. Mattie Hadley, Winona of Wacheno Council, acted as Pocohontas in the absence of Mrs. Mina Wenger, welcoming the visitors. contribution to the development of vio- by Mrs. L. A. Read. lin playing came from the inventive 1 The business meeting began with a genius of Francois Tourte, 1747-1835, roll call of members, made inter- the man we owe the perfecting of the j esting by each responding with some violin bow, who spent a long life in bit of information concerning the Co improving his instrument and whose lumbia rfver. Geological, geographi model is universally conceded to be I cal facts were cited and some interest- the finest ever made. He took the greatest pains In selecting Pernembuco wood in order to get the proper inward grain and by a series of careful ex periments determined ithe exact de gree of heat to which to subject the wood in. Oder to get the proper inward curve. He also fixed the exact length of the bow and the point at 'which to begin tapering it, as well as just where to place the nut and the point. He in vented the method of spreading and fixing hairs In the head of the nut which was usually made of tortoise shell mounted in gold. So great was his genius for his work that he is often called the Stradivari of the Bow. Up to the time of Tourte's invention the stick had been bent outward, like a bow used in archery." The musical program followed. Mrs. John" Risley was the vocalist of the afternoon, and her singing was highly appreciated, as were also the violin solos rended by Jack Loder. Both responded (to encores. The selections of the vocalist and violin solpist were from French com; posers. Refreshments were served during the atfernoon. The Howland home was artistically decorated with cut flowers.- Attending were Mrs. Livy ' Sitipp, Mrs. John Risley, Mrs. L. L. Porter, Mrs. S. O. Dillman, Mrs. J. E. Hedges Mrs. William Krassig, Mrs. Raymond Caufield, Mrs. C. H. Meissner, Mrs. E. A. Chapman, Mrs. C. G. Miller, Mrs. L. A. Henderson, Mrs H E. Straight, Mrs. L. L. Pickens Mrs. G. A. Harding, Mrs. Matilda Charman, Miss Muriel Stevens, Mrs. J. W. Moffatt, Mrs. Gil- ing mythical legends were told. For current events, "the Port of Portland Bill" was ably presented by Mrs. Frank Miranda and followed by general discussion by the members. Mrs. Victor Gault had charge of the subject of- "art" for the afternoon, and requested each guest to tell something about the life and works of Van Dyck, an early Flemish artist. Mrs. Frank Oswald related the his tory of our old Hymns. . Enjoying Mrs. Gault's hospitality wer Mesdames Harry Paddock, R. M. McGetchie, Frank Oswald, M. E. Turn er, Frank Miranda, F. A. Parker, J. W. Leonheardt, Victor Gault, Lyle Gault, L. A. Read and F. P. Nelson. The monthly business meeting and social of the Philathea Class of the First Baptist church last Monday eve ning was a most enjoyable affair. One of the members, Mrs. Roy Smith, form erly Frankie Hiatt, recently married was surprised by a bounteous shower. Games were played, suitable to the occasion, and refreshments served. Mrs. Hugh Matheson is president of the class; Miss Lillian Gillette, secre tary, Mrs. Roy Smith, treasurer, Mrs. Willis E. Pettibone, teacher. Those attending Monday evening be sides the above officers were, Mrs. Arthur Rugg, Miss Addie Wright, Miss Elnora Schlewie, Miss Opal McKenzle, Miss Golden Covey, Miss Urcil Arms trong,. Miss Harriet1 Phipps, Miss Maude De Vault, Miss Margaret Krum mel, Mrs. Wilbur Warren, Mrs. Brandt. The "family dinner" at the Baptist church was largely attended, and One of the events that is being look ed forward to with pleasure for this week is the entertainment at the Star Theatre for the benefit of Meade Post No. 2, G. A. R. The affair is to be given under the direction of Mrs. Wal ter Bennett, with Mrs. Henry Henning- sen as advertising manager. These two women, who have been in charge of benefit entertainments for the G. A. R. on several previous-occasions, are working untiringly as usual to make this a most successful affair, and those who have attended enter tainments heretofore given under their direction are confident of enjoying an excellent program. The following program is to be given: Dance of, the "Shepherdess," Dor othy Jane Stevens and Dorothy Dodd. The Fairy, Baby Barbara Welsh. Volcal Solo, Miss Maude Lageson. Farce . Comedy, "That Blonde Per son" CAST "Eleanor Ellis" (young married wo man), Mrs. Leonard Lageson. "Ethel Percy" (her sister, Gladys Trimble. "Mrs. Hubbard Parker," Mrs. John Hickman and "Mrs. Chauncey Phelps", Mrs. J. W. Draper, (friends of Eleanor. "Mrs. Hudgens" ( a laundress), Mrs. Elizabeth Glover. "Jane" (a housemaid), Mrs. J. K. Morris. Eleanor Ellis, a young married wo-' man, thinks her washerwoman, . Mrs. Hudgens, should leave her husband, who has the habit of getting arrested. "Show him that you despise him." She won't help get Patsy out of jail unless Mrs. Hudgens consents to a separa tion. Mrs. Hudgens refuses. "This world a lonesome place for widders-' Mrs. Phelps and Mrs. Parker tell Eleanor that her husband has been lunching with a "blonde person." She laughs them away with the declaration that it must have been her husband s cousin, Marlon. But when they are gone Eleanor b gins to pack up her things. "1 am going to leave him tonight!" Everything Bhe packs awakens memories. Eleanor weakens. "Maybe I ought to stay and reform him." Her husband calls her. on the 'phone .It was Cousin Marion (Continued on page 8) V