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About The Sunday Oregonian. (Portland, Ore.) 1881-current | View Entire Issue (May 30, 1915)
IjIJ-L,"" a U- 1" lUILLULMCglV; i'Uiwll'A.MJ,"" A 1 ' "' " "Ilo". ST. MICHAEL'S LEAGUE ENTERTAINS WITH VAUDEVILLE PERFORMANCE For Benefit of Church "Young Folk From 6 Years Upward Dance to Song, Followed by Memory Expert's Advice and Character Readings Amusing and Interesting. ' j , r :..A C5. t;:. L?:: -id Vt Jk Y "? - - V- "Xr$t - - 4 ' - - ii Jj fe va N,: "J"-.- - - ' -o.iaiW!. SSTJ-f , V5tX -. --, . r-rjHay 5r vat sZSSe, ?r-e-s? Sro? Htt : J 3 ' WWII Si 1 . rs,- 4M POR the benefit of St. Michael's Church the members of St. Mich ael's League entertained - with- a vaudeville perrormanee ' In - Vincent1 Hall, East Forty-third street and Sandy boulevard, last night. - ' - ' ; The first number on the bill and one of the most attractive ones ' was the "Awakening of Spring-," a dance by 30 mall boys and girls. The girls were in butterfly costumes, with filmy white dresseB and gauzy spangled wings, and the boys represented' frogs ' in their hiny green costumes.' The solo dancers were Elizabeth Sturlock, 6 years old, as ayellow but terfly, and Eunice Cowgill. Marcella Vhittaker acted as accompanist. The soloist was Gertrude Smrth, re cently from New York, who sang' "The fiprlng Song" and "Butterfly Song." " David Roth, a memory man, followed with a demonstration of his power to xemember. Character readings by Miss Alma (Continued Krom Page 3. meeting. May 27, when they voted to have their organization represented In the automobile parade of the Hose Fes tival. Although the 34 members present have all earned a rest by more than ! to years of useful living, they were eager to do their share in advertising the City of Roses. If sufficient ma chines can be procured the Lavender Club and its East Side branch will be represented by several cars, appropri ately decorated in lavender, the color of the club. On the afternoon of May 11 a num ber of friends gathered at the home of Mrs. George W. Bell. 365 Front street, in honor of her. S6th birthday. Mrs. Bell was the recipient of many beauti ful flowers and congratulations from the women of the Taylor-Street, Metln odist Church, of which she has been a member since 1866. Those present were Mrs. Sherman V. Short, Mrs. David Nelson, Mrs. Alois Baumgarten, Mrs Bertram Short, MIbs Rhoda Gardner, MUs Evelyn May- Short, Mrs. George W. Bell. Mrs. O. O. Fletcher gave a delightful luncheon Friday at her home, 1208 East Madison street. In honor of Mrs. Rose Palmer, of Baker. Or., president of the Rebekah Assembly of Oregon Oddfel lows; Mrs. Charlotte Woodman, past president; Mrs. Nancy Delph, of Seattle; Mors. Kate Kelser and Mrs. Lena Blrg- IP- V-tf!l i J 9 : .. ft Scharpf and Miss Grace Melcher were Interesting and-amusing. - ' - - "The Dutch Dance," by Miss Eunice Cowgill and' Miss Alma Scharpf,. -was a feature of the bill which received a reusing ovation. ' As two -quaint Dutch girls they made a genuine hit. ' v Professor- Warring, the slelght-of-hand man, amazed with his tricks. A playlet tn one act," "Packet for Potfey," was a roaring farce comedy which created no end-of laughter. "It Was ably" Interpreted" by Lois Cowgill, Kennard Nottingham, Francis Sinshei mer and John Huntress, under the di rection of Mrs. Morton Doty.'-- - A brighter touch than usual was added to the programme by the danc ing of six boys and six gills. Those who tripped the light fantastic In this were Edith Pirie, Ibla "Barrett, Lois Cowgill,' Elizabeth Hervey, Stella Pat ton, Gertrude Cowgill, " Robert - Bowne. William Gray, Paul Humphrey, Hiram Humphrey, Jack Phillips, Kennard Not tingham. Mrs. Henry Fick was- soloist ler, of Portland. The decorations were sweet Williams and myrtle, a large bowl decking the" table. Covers were layed lor six. An interesting couple who visited here during the week was Mr. and Mrs. John Posey, of Hoquiam, Wash. Mrs. Posey is-quite' attractive and -was. en tertained by several members of so ciety during her sojourn here. ' . . . One of the parties at the Marshall Darraeh - recital tn Monday night at Benson Hotel was that given by' Mr. and - Mrs. William D. -Wheelwright, which was preceded by a dinner party. Their- guests- -included -Colonel Henry Coulter Cabell and Mrs. Cabell. Mrs. Helen Ladd Corbett. Dr. H. C. Jefferds. Miss Sullivan and Rev. Walter T. Sumner. . : -; Colonel George J. Baker and Mrs. Baker.- of th Army Post, also enter tained a tarty of friendB at the-recital, and practically every seat was occu pied by representative society folk. .. i. ,' -. ..:.. One of the events in dancing circles was that of -the -Myrtle Reee CHuK whe held their opening party at Christen sen's Hall Wednesday night. The mem bers looked forward to this affair with much interest. This was one of the most elaborate and unique dancing par ties attempted by the committee of the Myrtle Rose Club. Special features added to the entertainment More than " S ' and Jennie Auterson was the accom panist. - Those who took part in the tennis drill Were: Edith Pirie, Iola Barrett, Elizabeth Harvey, Stella Patton, Ger trude Cowgill, Lois Cowgill, Kennard Nottingham," Robert Bowen, Carl Hum phrey, Hiram Humphrey, Jack. Phillips and William Gray.--- In "The pring Awakening" the frogs were interpreted by Jack Foley, Arnold Hacker, Edgar Smith, Louis Ruple, Billy Weeks, Albert Mickey, Robert Mo Culloch. Warren Hacker, Bladin Spi ger, WUdrick Hynes, "George Fashing, Ard Pratt. Millard Beesler, William Kittoe, Douglas Elliott, Merritt Rodda, John Mead and Ira Gardner. The but terflies were Elizabeth Spurlock. Fran, zella Pardue. Helen White. Virginia Fashing, Beatrice Anderson, Alice Ru ple. Elizabeth Shively, Thelma Drake, Ruth Countryman, Helen Countryman. Dorothy Mead, Nellie Hubbard, Elaine Huntress, Dorothy Anderson, Alberta Duncan, Louis Symington, Frances Jor don, Kathryii Scott and Eunice Cow gill. 200 couples attended. ' The club will hold one of its series of shirtwaist par ties each Wednesday night at Christen sen's Hall. . ' A pretty affair was the card party given by Miss 'Marcella Larkins, 326 East Ninth street North, Tuesday even ing, in honor of her classmates and a tew friends. Five Hundred was played and several musical numbers were ren dered, and refreshments were enjoyed. Those present were: The Misses The resa Stopper, Lena Shannon, Irene Kir by, Tessie Manning. Tessie Martin. Ethel Kissel, Loretta Regan, Frances Wolfe, Katherine Meagher, Mary Dunn, Edna Kelly. Frances Kirby and Flor ence Mclntee. Miss Mary Beckman. of Indianapolis, who is-visiting her brother, John J. Beckman, Assistant United States Dis trict Attorney, entertained with a de lightful dinner party Monday evening, complimenting Miss Marion Leahy, of Irving-ton. Covers were laid for Miss Leahy; Miss Margaret Barbare, Mrs. Charles P. Pray. Miss Beckman and John J. Beckman, Burt Moran, Luke J. Feeney and George J. Cahlll. . An informal luncheon was given to several members of the February, '16, class-of 'Washington High School by Miss Helen Holden at her home at 451 East Sherman street Saturday. The color scheme was pink, lovely roses predominating in the decorations. Guests at the luncheon Included Misses Gertrude- May,. Marguerite Cooke, Beulah Clarke. Marie Vial, Virginia Thompson, Louise Gilbert and Viola Harrington. An event of the week in Albany was the surprise party planned in honor of the Cress Chandlers, who are to make their home at Roseburg in the future. Fifty-seven of their friends gathered for the occasion laden with well-filled baskets. Musical selections were ren dered on 'the piano by- Mrs: Everett McKinBey,' Miss - Irene Latham, and Gladys Smith. -- -.,.. Ingleside Hive, 457. Ladies of the Modern Maocabees," met - the -home tf--their -eommander-, ' -Anna M. Otto. Tuesday evening. Infra- G. Scanlon wa- takes' into the order. Ladles' from Oregon's first WVe; 981, -ere' Com mander :Lucy -Ar-Cex, Mother Mary A. Vye, LIRie- Nivlaen. Lrtlfe Peters,' J-"el-lie-Hibber-- At the cloee -of the meeting sppr was -served. ---- - -" Mrs. R. W. 'Cahill entertained the meotbers -of her bridge club &t luncheon on-Tuesday --at -her-liom. 1380 East Thirteenth - street. Card honors fell to Mrs. Miles Standish, Mrs. A. H. Meyers and Mrs. Graham.- -Those present were: Miss Betty Masters, Mrs. Joseph Keho. Mrs, A.--C- Coonradt, Mrs. A. H. Meyers. Mrs. Graham,--MTS. Miles Standish and Mrs. JA-H. Bryant. -- Mrs. A. Digman was hostess for a 600 party In her-attractlve home. 1171 Union' avenue," Thursday. Poppies', ferns and rosebtids wef6 artistically' combined TO'deeot-ate the rooms, whrre-the gueets passed a pleasant- afternoon. Card hon ors fet! to M-rsr-Yates and Mrs.- Harring ton. - Refreshments were -served -late In-the afternoon:- - --: - Members of the Progressive Business Men's" Club 'and "theif friends passed a most enjoyable" evening "Thursday at Cotillion Hafl as guests 6f Mr.'art'd Mrs. Montrose 'M. Ringler." Cards aftd "dand ing were indulged in during the even ing and an exhibition of Jthe latest so ciety dances" was" given Ty the host and hostess. --" - ." r : - - . The popular Troubadors gave their opening party of a series of Wednesday night parties at Cotillion Hall last week, About 208 couples attending. A grand march, was given In which each truest received a pretty souvenir. The next club: party . will1 be Wednesday night.: ' - COMING I5VEXTS. The G. N. C. B. Girls will entertain at a lively dancing-party, the closing of the Spring-Series, Thursday -night.' June 17. at- CatilHon-- Hall, -Members of the eemmittee are: -Eva Cook Vinton. Faye Wise, i -Jeannette Rutledge, Esther Rudeen, -Gertrude Lutske - Ruth Lind. Cora --Walker,-1- Grace -Dorney,- Pearl R-yman. -Joe Gumbert.-' Blanche -Granson, Saiti-Raker, -William A, Rhodes.- Elmer J:. Hanson, A.-V. Kramer, A. L. Roberts, Ralph" Marls, James Dorney, Arthur R-ndeen; B.-L. Vinton -and Earl Cash. --. ' - . - : . Royal Neighbors and Modern Wood men"" or America" -will entertain- with -a reception" tn honor- of ' their princess, Ruth Anger orr next Wednesday nlrht, June" 2 " at ' Oregon" -Rose' Camp's Hall, 85H Fifth street. In the receiving line will be Mrs. J. W. Simmons, Mrs. Fran cis Hood.' Mrs. R. L.' McGrath,- Mrs.-K. Ellis, lira' M". Clark. Mrs. R. C. Reed, Mrs. J. .Goodell and' Mrs." J. Hollia Pre siding at the punchbowl will be Mrs. A. Wnilar and Mrs. George McAfee. A "high Jinks" dance will be given Friday nigh -at the Cotillion Hall ballroom,- Special features wlil make the affair notable. - Ref reshments will - be served. The committee' in charge is: Max -Schuls. - Roland - Manary. . Miss Marian--Heban, Harry Brubaker, Miss He-lf-Ti Brock, GoPdon Meunce, Miss Bertha Vandemeer, Lee Waldren, Miss Naomi- Marcellue, Miss Lucile Brown. GHl-6heay Bob- Hanaaker - and Aaron Whltmer. - - -' : -. . . The regular monthly meeting of the Outdoor Club ot'St Mark's Church will be held dn'Tuesday. June' 1. l15y at 8 o'clock In' fh'e parish house," Twenty first 'and Marshall street."" All mem bers of the club are ttrged to be -present,- as " Important" "business is -to "be transacted." '-" " " ,"" : The members of the Myrtle Rose Dancing. Club are looking eagerly for ward to Wednesday night, when the cioo-wlil give another of their shirt waist parties at Christensen's Hall. Shirtwaist-parties will be held every Wdfieedy -night during the Summer season.- --. : -. -' '. i: . 1 The B. B. Club has Issued invitations for a dancing party, to" be- given in its hall. Thirteenth and Mm streets,-on the evenlri:'bf' "Wednesday June- 2. - The committee Is": A. Btskowltz. Dr. J. J. Rosenberg, A. E. Miller. "TV Soils Cohen, M. Goldstein and JUTlUs Cohen.- George Wright Relief Corps Sewing Circle will meet" at-the home of Mrs. MT." Whltcomb, -4S1 Bast Forty-sixth street North, -Friday.-Take RoseClty car" to East Forty-sixth.- then south--to nag.-- - - . - - The Cathedral Ladies' Aid Society and friends will celebrate: their- loth" anni versary Thursday with" a picnio at Christie Home. Qswego. .. ' .' Mrs. J. Mollis. Mrs. E. Olsen and Mrs. N." Lee'wlll eiitertain th' Rose' Social Club Royal Neighbors 6f Americar-on Thursday at S3 Alberta Street. - VEDDTNGS. Bonrne-Moore. A wedding of unusual attraction and charm occurred at the -residence of Mr. and ' Mrs. - George T- Moore, 843 East Salmon- street.--Saturday -night. May 22. when- their daughter,- Miss Marguerite E.- Moore;- was" married to' Chester W. Bourne," Dr. J." J; SJtaub, of the Sunny side Congregational Church, officiating.- The rooms were decorated elabo rately with - roses, palms and -ferns, which formed a canopy- over the place occupied by the -bridal party. Tbe service opened with--"I Love You Tru ly," sung by Miss Agnes-Fies. Eugene P.- Steinmete sang "O Promise Me." The bridal party -entered to the strains of the bridal hymn from Lohengrin, played by Miss Helga Hansen. -Little Marion Gray Tresham. the 3-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Tresham,- carried a beautiful basket of Thousand-Beauty roses in which lay the wedding, . ring. - The bridesmaid. Miss Genevieve Keller, was' charming in - a pink taffeta and chiffon - gown, carrying an- arm bouquet of pink carnations.- -The . bride was gowned in a handsome ivory satin with net over dress, her veil caught with a (pray of orange blossoms. She carri id a shower bouquet of bride's roses and lilies of thiValley. -C A. Bourne, brother of the bridegroom, acted as best man. The impressive ceremony.- which was wit nessed by a large number of friends and relatives, was followed by a recep tion at the artistically decorated home of Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Enos, 847 East Salmon street. During the reception choice selec tions were rendered by Mrs. Florence Keller, who.- sang "-"Because" and- "My Rosary"; Dr. . Parish sang "Mountain Lovers" and "A Dream"; "Believe Me if All Those Endearing Young Charms" was given by Miss Agnes Fies. - Miss Margaret Hine caught the bridal bou quet. ' Mr. and Mrs. Bourne left for San Francisco. - " Olaen-Gllhana. At a simple home wedding Miss Ad dis Gnhan and O. T. Olaeu w.ere mar ried Tuesday afternoon at xh Shattuck resldenee-of the bride's fatiter. Rev. J. A. Leas read-the service. -Roses and ferns artistically adorned the room. whereonly-the immediate family and most -intimate-friends- were-- present. The bride was gowned in cream orepe de chine and white net. She carried a shower- bouquet of lilies of the valley and bride roses.-- Her maid of honor. Miss- Ruth - GHham. --wore 'white-- silk tulle over-pink -satin and carried a bou quet -of '-Cecil-Brunnee -roses and mai den hair fern.--- Miss- Nima Olson -and Miss Margaret Goheen were bridesmaids,:- dressed in -white -embroidered voile and carrying pink- gladioli. Lit tle Elisabeth- -Savodey- was- the ' flower girl. Miss Hildagrade Plummer played the wedding march. -The--brtJegrotrrr's attendants- were Harry "McRaie" "and Lewis KarnsTVorth. Mr. and Mrs. Olsen left for a -brief trip to Victorla.' West-Xoonaau A pretty wedding scene took place at St. Andrews Church on Wednesday morning when Catherine Agnes, daugh ter" of Mr. -arid Mrs. J. J. -Noonari, be came the bride of William F. West. " "The b'ride'was accompanied by her cousin. Miss Isabelle Scott. 1 -Mrs. J. J. Noohan, Jr.. presided at the organ, and Mrs. F. -C- Rief, Mrs. l Corlew and Mrs. J. Keegan sang during the mass. Following the ceremony an informal reception was held at which an elabor ate supper was served. .Huge hangers of roses and shrubbery adorned the rooms. Mr. and Mrs. West will reside In Portland. Holeman-Cochran. A smart, though simple wedding was that of Miss Opal Cochran and R. Holmes Holman. which was solemnized Wednesday morning, at the home Of SATIOXAL BODY HONORS MOVS bECHKTAHY OK Y.'M. C. A. 'J. C. Meehan. J. C. Meehan, boys' secretary of -the Y. M. C. A., 'was elected vice president of the National Asso ciation of Boys Work Secretaries at the convention during the Em ployed Officers' Conference of North America at Asilomar, Cal., recently. Ho will serve two years. ' Mr. Meehan will represent the associations of Oregon, Washing ton and Idaho on the executive board of the National organiza tion and will be assigned to committee work in Investigations of any branches of the work of the Pacific Northwest. H. W. Gibson, state secretary of Rhode Island and Massachusetts, Is president. the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. 'J. H. Cochran in Tone. Or. ' A wedding break fast was served and the young couple left on the morning train-' for their future home aC White Swan. Wash. - The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Cochran, old-time residents of Morrow County. She also is well known in Portland. - The bridegroom is a graduate of the University of Ore gon and is the' son of Mr. and Mrs. U. Holeman, of Eugene. IlnsIag-McFadden. The marriage of J. W. McFadden and Mrs. Ella D. Huslage took place in Van couver Saturday, after which they took the Shasta Limited for Seattle for a week's wedding trip. The bride is well known In Portland and Tigard. having lived here all her life, and Mr. McFad den is a designer and builder. Mr. Mc Fadden will build a home In Rose City Park. - Soot ten -Craw. Clarence E. Scotten." of Mills Plains, and Miss Mildred Craw, of Portland, were married on May 8 In Vancouver! Wash., by Rev. II. S. Templeton. "Only relatives were present at the cere mony. The bride "rs- the youngest daughter of A. J. Cra-w and the niece of George W. Craw. - AXXOCXCEMENTS. Mr. and Mrs. James G. Burness an nounce the marriage of their daugh ter, Elvida, to J. Harold Watson. They have gone Kast and will return in about a month. SOCIETY PERSOXALS. Mr. and Miss Dale will be guests of Miss Hembree in Portland during the Rose Festival. - - ... Congratulations are being showered on Mr. and Mrs. Frank Schulz on the arrival of a baby daughter, named Rose May. ...... - -- - Mrs. R. W. Cahill and son spent the week-end at Newberg," Or.,' the 'ftuests of Mrs. H. Uttlerield and Mra.'Bonney Eldridge. ' ' " Mr. and Mrs. L. Fred Bishop (Miss Bert Morris), of 333 Hall street, are COTTAGE GROVE WOMAN IS - r- f -I JT --yit'jftf '.( -A ':. k - A - -. - 5 - ! - t I I - - J I Y1 "J I 1 ' A - ' SIRS. A: 1.. TODD. COTTAGE GROVE, Or., April 29. (Special.) A Cottage Grove woman, -Mrs. A. L. Todd, is the head of a five-generation family. Mrs. Todd is S3 years of age, but active. The youngest member is the re cently born child of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Culver, of "Newport The other members are Mr. Culver's mother. Mrs. C. H. Culver, and the latter's mother, Mrs. W. AT Williams: All are residents ' ot Newport except Mrs. Todd: .... - .... . . .,. Mrs. Todd has been a resident of Oregon since 1852. She was Miss Angeline Tate, born "In Otanye Cctinty; Indiana, In 132. She how lives with her daughter. Mrs. C. V. "Brown; ln'rhts city; Six of her'chlldren are living and there are 16 1 iving" grandchildren", 27 great-grandchildren and the one "great-great-grandchild. Gxc.isivc Apparel forWomcrv PiH-ock Block PorHand. Ore. I Our Clearance Sale Begins Tuesday, June 1st, at 9 o'Clock Reductions on All Lines SUITS, COATS, BLOUSES, GOWNS, DRESSES, NEGLIGEES MILLINERY BELOW COST- the happy parents of a baby daughter, born My" 2?f XjUdwig ""Pokorney, who has been paening'a few weeks in San Francisco attendtng the exposition, returned to Portland last Week. Mrs. E. A". Broker and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur 'ix. -Harrls",-of Oakland. Cal., are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. F. F. Brower at' tbe Mallory HotelT ;- " - "'' " " Miss Esther Levitt, president of the Asorah Delphian Club, left Friday for Baker City, where" She probably ' wifl remain for-the Summer. On Monday Miss Vivian Dale and Jack Dale, of San Francisco. enter tained her with a motor party, followed by dinner at the Hotel Marion, when covers were placed for 12. Miss Clara Tillman, of Natchez, Miss., is the house guest of her uncle and aunt. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Hyams, of 39 East Twenty-second street North. Mixs Tillman plans to pass the Summer in this city. Miss Maxlne Hembree returned home Tuesday after a fortnight's visit in Salem and at the J. S. Gill home near Mount Hood. While away Miss Hem bree waSj the guest of honor at several smart luncheons and dinners. Mrs. Adna Sharpsten and daughter. Miss Helen Sharpsten, who have been vlsltmg In Seattle for the past three months, are now the house guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Sharpsten for a short time before going to their beach' cottage aC Seaside. - Mrs. 1xckwfood is wonderfully active for one having attained the age of 80 years. In San B'rancisco she visited the fair and was present at the com-meneenieftt'"ejcerclses-of-the-U'iiversity of CftllftrrnlTi".fi'om which- her niece, daughter of Ernest H. Dockwood, was one of the graduates. Mrs. Samuel T. Lock wood, of Pasa dena. Cal., is the guest of her son, Sam uel P. Lockwood, having come to Port land for tho Summer. On her trip north from San Francisco she was ac companied by her grandson, Roland M. Lockwood, who has Just completed his sophomore year In Stanford University. Miss Adel Barnlckel left the city Friday on the Shasta Limited for San Francisco, where she will visit her brother. Albert E. Barnlckel. Miss Uarnlckel's parents formerly were resi dents of California, and she has many relatives and friends in the Bay City. It is expected that her visit will last during the Summer months. 'Miss Pearl' j- Cooke returned a few days ago from an extended. trip througrj Southern California;- She went -down on the Initial run of the steamship Northern Pacific from Fla vel and, in company with Miss Rum melin, she vls!tetf--the San Francisco and San Diego fairs, Los Angeles.' Pas adena and the Grand Canyon of Ari zona. Miss Rummelln remained in San Francisco for a week longer. SPECIAL AJTXOITXOEMEXTS. The war has caused Europeans to sacrifice their elegant Jewelry. Mr. James Cinl, of 386 Mi Washington street, has received through his agents some very valuable antique jewels belonging to noble families of Europe. Adv. Boys Capture Bear Cubs. BAKER, Or., May 29 (Special.) While riding In the hills of Fox Valley, Grant County, Fall Schrier and Cole man Justice, of Beech Creek, discov ered a mother bear and two cubs. The HEAD OF FIVE GENERATIONS. . -v. t .... . '. " . v, , - ' - iC . i All Corsets All Brassieres lA Price (Store Closed Monday) boys were armed with only a slx-thoot-er and. thuutfh they shot at the mother several timt-a. they couM not kill hrr nd she ran away, while the cubs climbed a tree. Coleman kept guard while Fall went home for a rifle en.l asi!lstace. Aided by Mux Justice, the boys captured the cubs alive, but can find no face of the mother. v, FRUIT SUFFERS " FROM RAJN Cherry, Brrry, "Currant and Prima Crops Liglit In Clarke County. RIDGEFIELD, Wash., May 29. (Spe cial.) The cherry crop of this section of Clarke County is being seriously damaged by brown rot. according to fruit men. The Royal Ann cherries, the eusiest marketed of all varieties for general purposes, appear to be injured most. The prevailing dump weather of the past few weeks has been Ideal for the development of the- fungus, and a number of orchards with trees filled with fruit will yield but a portion of a crop this year. According to a re cent report of a Government expert sent to this county to Investigate brown rot, the disease Is caused from allow ing fruit to decay on the ground and is combated by plowing the fruit un der or keoplng the ground clear of the decaying fruit. BerVles, cherries and prunes will b short this year and much lighter than last year. The crop of currents, goose berries, raspberries and loganberries will also be light. RIDGEFIELD IS BUILDING Many Structures Are Nearly 1'inlsliud or Belnjj Undertaken. RIPGEFIELD. Wssh. May 29. (Spe cial.) During the Winter a number of n6w residences, besides various' busi ness houses, have been erectej in RIdgefleld and in the surrounding country. Among the residences nearly finished is a handsome dwelling of a semi-bungalow type of William 1J. i:u ker. It will be completed within a nhort two-story frame building of August' A. Schultz, which is about finished. . . The story-and-a-hair residence of Si las Morton in West Ridgefield When through will be another vulunble addition.- The building is eix-loxed and the Inside work is being 'done. The Ford agent, -Charles H. Greely. a short time ago erected "a building ;x60 feet, whteh- ts used irs a garage. So far this season "Mr."" GrPely has dixpoxed of about 20 cars. The Bratlie-McClelland Mill Company, of this place, has erect ed a frame office on Depot street. 4 GRADUATE AT SCAPP00SE High School Cluss Commencement Exercises Are Held. SCAPPOOSE. Or.. May 29. Com mencement exercises for the Suap poose High School graduating class of four were held this week. Those who received diplomas were Miss Ardalh Ha Key. Miss Athlene Tolly. Charles Leonard and Leon L. liagan The class day programme was given Thurs day as well as the senior play, "The Sophomore." Dr. Boyd, of the First Presbyterian Church of Portland, gave the bacca laureate sermon last night. Prison Boll Largest In HlMory. SALEM. Or., May 29. (Special.) Announcement was made yesterday tuat the State Penitentiary has the largest population in - its hielory, the number of convicts being 4t. The rec ord number horetofore was about 40. Governor Wilhycombe's policy of granting pardons and paroles tiot o freely as former executives is largely responsible for the increase In popu lation tot the prison. THERE GO EDITH AND HELEN IN SOME MORE NEW CLOTHES!" They Say CHERRY'S Is Their Secret." "And I declare I'm going to Inves-' tigate that store! .Those girls aren't extravagant, I'm sure, and they really haven't any more money than we have, but I never saw prettier costumes than they always wear. "I know' this much about CHERRY'S IT'S" A CREDIT STORE. A person pays a few dollars down and arranges Installments to cover the rest. It's that 'systematic way of paying a little at a time, I believe, -that makes the People Who buy their clothes at CHER RY'S better dressed 'than folks who pay cash. "I remember Edith told me the other morning that she Intended to get a new suit that day and had ten dollars to pay on It. Why, I can go to CHERRY'S today and buy a Summer Coat with what I have In my purse, by using my credit as those other girls do? do ItT and' while "I'm there I shall not forget to Inspect CHKUKY'S suits and dresses. Their place Is at SkS-SSl Washington street, in the Tit tock block,'!- ...