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f THE SUNDAY OREGOXIAX, PORTLAND, AFUTi; tSy 1915. 15 STUDENTS AND WORKING GIRLS FIND HOMEY AIR IN ANNA LEWIS HALL All Comforts and Love of Parental Domicile Are Enjoyed and Feeling of Strangeness Is Absent Under Manage ment of Portland Woman's Union. Do Not Overlook Music in Your Home ' ' 'ill MWTiaOT:rnTiiiMawiaMttilii I I i - r. - r . - ' 11 V ' ' ' - ( r ' - rrai i hi It ii'iTI II Ml ' y AT 510 Flanders street there is lo cated a building- recently christ ened "Anna Lewis Hall." It is a home in which student and working girls find all the comforts. Anna Lewis Hall, conducted under the auspices of the Portland Woman's Union, has an atmosphere of friendll nes. It is cosy and "homey' and the girls who live there are like members of one bis family in which love abid eth. There is none of that feeling of strangeness and loneliness of the bar ren rooming place. Mrs. J. B. Crozier, the superintendent, makes her girls feel that the place is in reality theirs. During the past year girls who have gone away from Portland, those who have married or who have secured po sitions elsewhere, have written loving letters to the superintendent and to the board of managers, telling them how happy they were while in the Hall. Those who 1 ad lived In the pro verbial hall bedrooms before they re Bided at Anna Lewis Hall; those who had found stuffy rooms and no com fort elsewhere regretted that they could not be back again in "the 3ear old place." For more than 25 years the Port land Women's Union has been organ ized and they' built their residence for girls many years ago and planned to begin the erection of a new building this year, but on account of financial conditions it was decided to wait and so the old building was repainted and renovated thoroughly within and with out. Now it is attractive and comfort able and everything is as fresh and trim as heart could wish. The hall was named for Mrs. P. J. Mann, whose maiden name was Anna Lewis. Mrs. Mann takes a great in terest in the work and has been gen erous in her gifts, but more than gift of cash or property is appreciated her interest and devotion to any good cause and she is especially interested in making girls happy. Anna Lewis Hall is not a charity in any sense of the word. All the girls pay their way, but of course every thing is so well managed that they get their rooms and board at a remark ably low rate and the comforts of a home are all thrown in as extras. Mrs. J. B. Comstock Is president of the Portland Woman's Union and the membership includes a number of prominent women, all of whom are ac tively interested in any enterprise that Is for the welfare of the young girls and women who work and whom they regard as their young friends. "NEWSIE" AS BOY NOW IS GRAND OPERA STAR Baritone Singer at Baker Discovered on Pacific Coast Only Few Years Ago and Wins Recognition in Europe. SEVERAL years ago a little Ar menian boy was selling papers on the streets of Seattle and undergoing all the vicissitudes of the average newsy fighting for his "corner" and trying to dispose of his armful of uxtras" just as we see and hear hun dreds doing- on our streets every day. He was Flllipo Bennyan. now leading baritone with the Italian Opera Com pany, a handsome, highly educated young man, speaking several languages fluently and versed in all the famous operas of the day. His singing of the role ot "Rigoletto" has already estab lished him in the hearts of Portland music lovers as well as the leading baritone role in "II Trovatore." He will be heard to strong advantage also Mon liay evening lp "I Pasllaccl." . air. Bennyaa virtually yr&Q "Glsc&f ered" in San Francisco by Gogorzii and Emma Eames'during their concert tour in 1912, and later while In Seattle they induced him to go to New York. Recog nizing at once the great possibilities of his splendid natural vocal powers, well-known teachers advised him to go to Milan, which he did and ten months later he made his debut at Treviso. Italy, In the hole of Figaro In "The Barber of Seville." His success rw&s Instantaneous and' he was soon the proud possessor of contracts for Austria, and Spain with a dazzling for eign career Just within his grasp when the war broke out If there Is one business that has suf fered more than another from the war it is grand opera, but that is familiar history now. There was nothing to do bat to return t America ana fcia ilre.t engagement was with the National Grand Opera Company in Los Angeles, last January. The company played three weeks to big business at top prices, and Mr. Bennyan was one of the most popular of all the artists there. Portland has been quick to recog nize the talent with which nature has endowed him and has already singled him out to be one of the strong fav orites vof the organization that is now engrossing the attention of every music lover in this city. First Cornishman What do 'ee think I've a-zeed? Bill smith struntr up in tiie barn. Angna 'uself! Second Corniehman 'Anged usself, 'ave 'ee? And what's do? Cut eu down? First Cornishman Cut 'en down? No; ee warn't dead yet. What Is Better Than a Beautiful Piano or Player Piano? If your home lacks the harmony of music, it lacks an essential feature that will tend to lift up those you love to a higher plane in life. In buying pianos, look beyond the instrument to the store behind it your guarantee. Pianos, if they are the right kind, are bought only once in a lifetime. There is much in the selection of the right instrument, but it is of equal importance to buy a piano from the right store. It is the dealer to whom you look in event of any dissatisfaction that may arise. Eilers Music House has attained the proud position of being the largest and most reliable' musical instrument house in the West. "These are the times for you to purchase to the greatest advantage" and this is really one money-saving opportunity that you cannot afford to overlook. Have you investigated our "500 Piano Club"? If not, it would be greatly to your interest to do so. This unusual plan is far-reaching. It is new and original and offers many advantages. You can associate with 499 others and league together in wholesale buying. Buying and selling as we do in large quantities, on our little-profit-per-piano basis, we have always made the lowest possible retail prices. By taking advantage of the "500 Piano Club" you can secure a saving that you cannot possibly do otherwise in buying a new piano. Call today, write or phone us and let us outline to you the fairest, best, safest and most economical piano proposition ever made. See window display of club pianos this week. Convenient terms can be arranged. Ism Would you like to go to the Panama Exposition in San Francisco at our expense? We are offer ing free trips in connection with our "500 Piano Club." Let us explain how easy you can go. Call, write or phone today. It is to your interest. Broadway at Alder SCHOOL HEAD IS LIKED E. K. GOODWIN, WITH GRKSHM HIGH, EXPERIENCED EDUCATOR. Workings of Self-Goveriunent System as Established at Brownsville Is Proved Bis; Success. Elmer F. Goodwin, principal-elect of union high school district 2, at Gresh am, has had 20 years' experience and is considered an educator of advanced ideas. He has been principal of the Brownsville High School. Mr. Goodwin has been graduated from the Bridgeport High School, the Fairmont State Normal School, the West Virginia University and took post-graduate work in West Virginia University and the University of Ore gon. His work as teacher began in West Virginia, and he steadily ad vanced until he was elected principal of the Concord Normal School, and then took the principalship of the Shepherd Normal School. At Brownsville High School Air. Goodwin's work has attracted wide at tention in the state. He Introduced the self-government system, which has proved a complete success. lr. C. IT. Hodge, professor of biology of the Uni versity of Oregon, recently had occa sion to visit Brownsville. "On coming to the school." said Pro fessor Hodge, "I immediately felt an atmosphere of order. The building and grounds were in perfect condition, due, I was informed, to the students themselves. Professor Goodwin ex plained the system, and said, A11 I have to do is to teach, and the stu dents do the rest.' Of all the schools I have visited I can truthfully say that I never visited a school in which the principle of self-government has been bo successfully worked out as at the Brownsville High School." Mrs. Nellie M. Wade, graduate of the Fairmont School, of Nebraska, and Miss Vaughn McCormack, graduate of the University of Oregon, are the new teachers elected. Mrs. Helen Pomeroy was elected teacher of music. In all there will be six teachers. It is ex pected that about 150 students will at tend the opening of the school this Fall. GNAWING RAT CAUSES FIRE Matches- in Xest Revealed as Cause of Blaze by Investigation. Hats and matches caused a fire at 863 East Sherman .street Wednesday afternoon, according to a report of Fire Marshal Stevens made yesterday lol lowing an investigation of the fire. A paper rat nest was found in the house with a burned rat and several charred matches. Marshal Stevens warns home owners to keep matches away from reach of the rats. They carry them away and store them in paper nests. Gnawing on them often causes fires. Company, gave a private tryout yes terday of the playlet "The Wife-Saver," in which they are to appear at the Empress Theater all week, beginning with the matinee tomorrow. The try out was attended by newspapermen, theater managers and others. H. W. Pierong, manager of the Empress, ex claimed, "Bully!" at the finale of the sketch, and Howard Russell, author and producer of several vaudeville ' l V i I i y " ' I 7:1 Vi : i J Elmer F Goodwin. Principal Elect of Union High School District 2 at Greshnm. sketches, proclaimed it to be "a sure fire hit." Novelty is the predominating fea ture of "The Wife-Saver," the story being built around a make-believe deaf and dumb stenographer, who by arti fice brings about the reformation of a real estate dealer who has an affin ity. Miss Baker has the role of the stenographer, and Mr. Gilbert is the realty dealer upon whom the tables are turned. Comedy prevails In the sketch, and it also has a touch of pathos. "The Wife-Saver" was written by Frank J. McGettigan, assistant man ager of the Empt jss. Negotiations are under way for Miss Baker and Mr. Gilbert to traverse the Loew circuit in the new vehicle. "WIFE-SAVER" PRESENTED Walter Gilbert and Miss Baker Make Hit at Private Tryout. Walter Gilbert and Mary Edgett Baker, formerly- of the Baker Stock Trout Fry Planted Xeur Kelso. KELSO. Wash.. April 17. (Special.) Deputy Fish Commissioner J. P. Mil lett and County Game Warden AVilliam Lyon released about 90.000 lake trout fry in Silver Lake this week and about 16,000 fry In Olsons Lake, Just west of Kelso. These fry came from the state hatchery on the Kalama River. At the same time Ueputy Fisli Com missioner Burcham took 30,000 trout fry down the Columbia River in his patrol boat to Wahkiakum County for distribution In the streams there. Toledo Loses Old Resident. CENTRALIA, Wash., April 17. (Spe cial.) Mrs. G. R. Ball, one of Toledo'! oldest residents, died Wednesday night at the age of 69. The funeral was held yesterday, the Toledo post of the Women's Relief Corps having charge of the services. a L , r-x.t- r 71 m SL 2 &s -m ' If OfiiHA SI.MiUR, WHO lUHMEULV SOL.D PAPEH.S, rilOTtttinAFllUD WITH I'OHT UND KEWSBOY9. BENEFIT PLAY PLANNED TEACHERS OF STEPHENS SCHOOL ARRANGE TO GIVE DRAMA. "Artist's Romance" to Be Presented at Eleventh-Street Theater April 30 to Aid Poor Children. "An Artist's Romance," a clever little drama, is to be produced by local talent in the Eleventh-Street Theater the night of April 30. under the auspices ot the teachers of the Stephens School of this city. The proceeds will be used for charity, the plan being to assist some of the poor children of the city who find difficulty in attending school because of lack of funds to buy books and other necessities. The play selected is a particularly popular one and has been played by Mary Pickford, as well as other popul lar actors and actresses. The feminine roles will be taken by Portland society women and the male parts are to be handled by professionals. Walter Gil bert is directing the production. Miss Harriett J. Hmuckler will take the leading role in the play. Others who will take part are Miss Marguerite Thompson, Mrs. Anton Giebtsch, Mrs. Thompson, Bert Stevens, John Adams, Guy Reynolds, Walter Kelly and Jack Gilbert. Miss Smuckler has the management of the play. The teachers of the Stephens school are receiving the hearty co-operation of the Parent-Teacher Association as well as other organizations of the city and many society women. The list of patronesses follows: Mrs. Kvurelt Amos, Mrs. W. C Alvord, Mrs. Rose Bloch-Bauer, Mrs, S. M. Blu mauer, Mrs. Gnorxe I Haker, Mrs. M. Haruri, Mrs. John i. BurKard, Mrs. Kobert Berger, Mrs. WilHam Brewster, Mrs. fedward Boyce, Mrs. Thomas c. Burke. Mrs. Frank E. Dooly. Mrs. Julius Durkhelmer. Mrs. Albert l-'eldenhMlmer, Mrs. Charles Keluen heimr, Mrs. 1. II. Klynn, Mrs. Si;mmKl Frank. Mrs. J. T3, Farrell, Mrs. tiolomun Ulrscli, Mrs. M. X. Hall, Mrs. Thomas Krs kine, Mrs. Harry Ijins, Mrs, J. . Teal, Mrs. Rosroe Uiltner, Mrs. David Honeyman, Mrs. J. W. Ladd, Mrs. John Manning, Mr. K. Joplin. Mrs. K. Smuckler, Mrs. P. J. Mann. Mrs. K. J. Shevlln, Mrs. C. H. S. wood, Mrs. Charles Kamm, Mrs. J. V. O'XJrien. Mrs. Mliton Seaman. Miss F. SonnenfelU. Mrs. A. Tlchner. Mrs. A. Tilzer, Mrs. N. D. Simon. Mia Florence Wolfe, Mrs. Gfortre 11.' Kellr. Mrs. A. Oberdorfer. Mrs. A. S. Moody, Mrs. Julius Meier, Mrs, Charles Tilton, Mrs. Charles W. KinK. Mrs. Theodora N'icolal. Mrs. M. X. Hall. Mrs. i. C button, Mrs. Ben Js'eustadter. Mrs. E. OlmMead. Mrs. A. Meier. Mrs. Robert McBride, Mrs. tsenn and Mrs. Thomas. Y. M. C. A. CIRCUS IS FRIDAY Musicians' Association Band to Aid 200 Boys In Show. To the music of a 45-piece band do nated by the musicians' association of the city. 200 boy athletes of the Young Men's Christian Association will stage a circus in the association auditorium April 23-24. For several weeks the boys have been preparing in the gymnasium for the part that they will play In the circus programme. There will be parade on circus day and a concert by the band. While the boys are per forming unusual feats on the trapeze high in the air or In the arena In the center of the gymnasium a number of clowns will help amuse the throngs. Harry T. Smith, assistant physical director, has had charge of the pro gramme that the athletes will present, and nearly 2600 spectators are expected for the two shows. LAVENDER CLUB HOSTESS Birthdays of Four Members Are Ob served at Celebration. Forty-alx women, members of Ihe Lavender Club, celebrated the birth days of four of their members. Mrs. Anna Kingston. Mrs. Lowley. Mrs. S. M. Tufts and Mrs. Carrie Burrows, at Peninsula Park fleldhouse Friday. The committoe-room was decorated with dogwood and lilacs. A delight ful birthday luncheon was served for the honor guests. A programme of music and readings was rendered. The next meeting will be April 29. A luncheon will be given and plans for the expanding of the club will bo discussed. JL9 iiai, Hoi PARK CHANGE IS PROPOSED E. T. Sllscho Has Plans for Xw "Washington entrance. Elimination of the present artistic vehicle entrance to Washington Park on Washington street, establishment of another entrance farther west and Im provement of the present large unim proved portion of the park Is proposed In artistic plans which have been drafted by E. T. Mische, contracting landscape engineer for the city. It Is said the roadway leading from the present Washington-street entrance Is too narrow and the curves too aharn. ilr. Aliachet proposes to the drives to make the park more accessi ble to vehicles. Kufaula Logslng- I-'irm Incorporates. KELSO. Wash., April 17. (Special.) With F. H. Hanson, J. W. Fowler and D. P. Campbell, Jr., incorporators, the Kufaula Company filed, articles at Olympia with a capital stock of 110.00" the first of the week. All these men have been Identified prominently with the Eastern oi Western Lumber Com pany and the new company will bo an operating company for that concern. The big camp near Kufala, wext of Kelso, will be run by the new company. Junction Cily Students l-.lect. JUNCTIO.V CITV. nr.. Airll 17. (Special.) The annual flection of the student body officers for Hie HiKh School was held Friday. The officers elected were: Francis Pitney, presi dent; Eleanor Bailey, vice-president: Florence Moorhead. secretary; Hally Berry, treasurer: Lawrence Martin, sergeant-at-arnis. K.d. 'rllon Mc Fadden was rho.sen editor of the J unco. The mistletoe is a beautiful decora tion, but not much of a first Hid. GIRLS! 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