.1 OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOCOOO0OQOOOOOOOOOO ooooo OOOOOO OOOOOOOOO O OOOOOOOO last Monday. At the business meetihg Mrs. Harvey was elected honorary mem ber of the club, following which Mies Hazel PlymlJton read a paper on "Dr. Holmes' Life and Philosophy." Mrs. C. S. Illff discussed the "Saturday Club." Mrs. Robert A. Bennett dealt with "Poetry of Holmes," and Miss Alice Plympton read selections from "The Autocrat of the Breakfast Table." There was also, a general review of "Elsie Venner." Mrs. Leer and Mias Rhoads gave several musical selections. After the programme, refreshments were served. Those present were: Mrs. J. R- Caples. Mrs. Frank Collinsoji, Mrs. C. S. Iliff. Mrs. Edward A. Leer. Mrs. Robert A. Bennett. Miss Hasel Plymp ton. Miss Alice. Plympton, Mrs. C. V". Ross, Mrs. Delmar Shaver. Miss Rhoads. Mrs. Frances M. Harvey. Mrs. U. G. Smith. Mrs. C. R. Webber and Mrs. C. H. Miller. Mrs. Delmar Shaver. 93? Alameda Drive, will be the rlub'e next hostess, on Monday, November 13. The Grade Teachers' Association will give a banquet in the gold room of Hotel Multnomah Wednesday night. Miss Anna Relson is in charge of tfte affair. Marguerite Coterie Club will meet on Thursday at 1 o'clock with Mrs. F. IL Fairfax, 393 Sumner street. . , On account of election there will be no meeting of the Woman's Political Science Club on Tuesday. Ockley-Green Parent-Teacher Associ ation will meet Thursday at 2:30 P. M. CONGRESS OF MOTHERS AND PARENT-TEACHERS DOES WONDERFUL WORK FOR HEALTHIER- BABIES Eugenic Tests, Advice and Literature on Care of Little Ones Are Eagerly Sought by Mothers Who Are Proud of Ratings Obtained Specialists Are Kept Busy Examining Children and Giving Physical Standings. ' i I ' ,m,i - inn ' , - l mm, N j1 aaj-" r"wmfm!m ?au...n wjmn n-imw; j .fc.mjq.'aj -v--'V : --- ; Jax," Tit , - ,-v -Mi - v 111 ' - i r ' V IVlnnonnnn O 00000000009000009000090000000000000000 OOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOO CjC3 1 k ' : & : 1 111 - . ""I If ' ,"' ' " x S ' II - --Hv"- v, v y ; V ' v?v A f-": Nv ' S'' yy " ' If " - - W isjL. " HiriimUl- MtlnTi rwir. nit rtMnrnrnmli Wftiam i-n n .1 d .ry" :;;: , .; .. . .;.':: .;...-5:-s. 0 as v V Monday Musical Club Has an Attractive Year-Book. Mm. Rlrhard Mai holla ad to Lead Mretlna; Tomorrow and w De partment for Junior. Ia Announced. MRS. CHARLES H. CASTXER, pres ident of the Oregon Federation of Women's Clubs, wishes all the federated clubs to send their year books and lists of new officers to the president and corresponding secretary of the federation. She says: "This must be done at once if they are to appear correctly in the new yearbook which will soon go to print." A word to the wise should be suffi cient. Those who want to be in the yearbook and all should must hurry. Mrs. Castner has been invited to speak before the State Normal stu-. dents at Monmouth on November 24. This past week the clubwomen had many interesting meetings. Among the most important of these was the meet ing of the Council of Jewish womem on Wednesday. Mrs. Eleanor Sanford Large gave a reading. Mrs. Large has so many friends in the council and, in fact, in all the clubs, that her ap pearance is always greeted with great appreciation. . The-programme was well planned by Mrs. Felix Friedlander and the social hour, under the leadership of Mrs. Fred Langerman, was delightful. Barbara Lull, accompanied by Mrs. J. D. Neilan, played artistic violin solos. Miss Ger trude Talbot read a paper written by Mrs. Louise Gerlinger. Mrs.'S. M. Blu mauer spoke of the need of funds for the Neighborhood House and announced that the Peoples Amusement Company will give the council a percentage of all tickets sold. One of the most interesting events of the week was the renewal of the progressive dinner-dances, which proved such & pleasant, diversion af the previous season. These parties, are given several times during the season by a group of the married set. They inaugurated the delightful affairs on Tuesday night of last week, the vari ous courses being served at the homes of Mr. and Mrs. William Orange Van Schuyver, Mr. and Mrs. C. Edward Grelle, Mr. and Mrs. J. Wesley Ladd, Mr. and Mrs. Gay Lombard, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Burke, Dr. and Mrs. George A. Marshall, Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Shev lin. Mr. and Mrs. Walter F. Burrell, the final course having as hosts Mr. and Mrs. Oscar R. Menefee, at the Hotel Mallory, where the assemblage , re mained for the rest of the evening. Additional guests for the opening of the series of parties were Mrs. H. R. Channing, a charming matron of New Tork. who will pass the Winter in Portland; Jordan Zan and Thomas Rob erts. Mrs. Channing is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Burke, and with her attractive children will remain In Port land for several months. She will share extensively in the social affairs of the season. The Portland Psychology Club will meet Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock at ine ruunc j-iiDrary. i ne lesson will be reviewed, and some matters of busi ness transacted. Mrs. Kyle, the nrest- dent. will preside. The second lecture in the course of rIx will be HelivAr.H a 3 o'clock. The public is invited to be present. Buckman Parent-Teacher Association will meet Wednesday afternoon . at 3 o'clock In the school auditorium. James Brockoway will speak on the boy scout movement. bongs. "The Diamond Dwarf" and "An Old-Tlme Dancei" by liss Bertha Palmer s class. Recitation, "The Wise Man and the Sea Serpent."' ' Marjory Stafford. Refreshments will be served. a At the last regular meeting of Albina TTnion of the W. C. T. U., Mrs. J. M. Donaldson, in behalf of the members of the union, fittingly presented to Mrs. H. T. Gilbert a certificate, making her mother. Mrs. Jessie M. Grieve, recently deceased, a memorial member of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union. Mrs. Grieve had been a White Ribbon Worker for a number of years and was loved and respected by all her associ ates. m m The Women's New Thought Club was entertained by Mrs. J. J. Fry Wednes day afternoon, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Walter Holmes, on Cora avenue. After the usual business and lesson, Mrs. Arthur Viggers delight fully rendered a group of songs. "One Fleeting Hour," "Goodbye Summer" and "Love, Here Is My Heart," Refresh ments brought to an end a pleasant afternoon. m m a . f Woodlawn Parent-Teacher Associa tion will meet on Wednesday. From 2 to o'clock the mothers will sew. Later there will be a programme and music The pupils of Miss Catching's room will sing. a The Ladies' Aid Society of the First Congregational Church will hold its an nual bazaar in the church parlors on Wednesday, November 22... The regular monthly meeting of the Presidents' Club is postponed one week and will be held on Wednesday, No vember 15. . Women's Research Club to Hear Addresses. John F. lvORan and J. K. Hrockwiy Speakers on Proarrcame. THE members of the Portland Wom en's Research Club are looking for- I ward to a delightful luncheon hour Thursday noon in the Hotel Portland, when Attorney John F. Logan will dis cuss the commission form of govern ment and J. E. Brockway, leader of the Boy Scouts in Portland, will tell of their usefulness and the benefits to be derived from the Boy. Scout's training. Violin solos-will be rendered by Vera Isom and vocal solos by J. W. Berry. Mrs. M. H. McClune. chairman of the club for the month of November, will preside and announces that the regu lar business meeting of the club will be held Thursday between the hours of 11 and 12. For luncheon reservations tele phone Mrs. E. F. Mullay, Main 3254, or Mrs. D. M. Watson, Main 3576. The Portland Research Club held its regular meeting Friday afternoon. Mrs. Bozorth gave the geography and Mrs. Webber, a map study of South Amer ica: Mrs. Scott, "Through the Canal and Down the Coast to Peru"; Mrs. Wright, "The Land of the Incas." In the even ing, at the Oregon building, O. M. Clark gave a most interesting talk to ' the club members and their friends, on his recent trip to South America. mm Highland Parent-Teacher Association wilL meet Friday at 2 o'clock. At it o'clock Dr. Dubusk, of the University of Oregon, will speak on "Child Hygi ene." The following schools are asked to be well represented, as the speaker cannot make addresses in every school: Thompson, Albina Homstead. ' Wood lawn. Vernon and Kennedy. Small children will be cared for so the moth ers may hear the address. Benefit concerts, in the theater at Union avenue and Alberta street will be held on November 9 and 10 for the social service work of that district. The money will be used to buy shoes and stockings for the poor children so that they may attend school. The Mon day Musical Club will provide numbers by Columbia Trio, Miss Emma ivllpple, Harry Hudson and Harry Scougall. Miss Christine Brackel. Mrs. F. W. Youney. pianist: recitation. Miss Lucile McKay; solo. Victor DeLory: illumin ated clubswlnging, William Hutch and AllesBrown; soprano solo. Miss Blanch Cohen; duet. Miss Beula Blackweil, pupil of Miss Brackel, and Miss Loretta Blackwell; baritone solo. Jack Berry; educational pictures provided by the management. Mrs. II. J. Kelly is chair man. a a a The Tuesday Afternoon Club held its meeting October 31 at the home of Mrs. Ben Riesland, 944 Broadway street. After the business meeting the follow ing programme was given: "The Renais sance in the Fifteenth Contury," Mrs. H. J. Jackson: "The Reformation." Mrs. G. L. Boynton; readings from Malory's "Morte d'Arthur," Mrs. E. J. Halght. After the completion of the programme the members enjoyed a social hour, during which refreshments were eerved. Mrs. O. L. Kennedy was a guest of the club. Mrs. William F. Amos will enter tain the club at luncheon at 12:30 on November 7. at her home, 853 Haw thorne avenue. a a a All members of the Portland Wom an's Union are asked to attend the quarterly meeting of the organization at 2:30 o'clock tomorrow at 510 Flan ders street. ; - . " . - Chapter E. P. F O. Sisterhood, held an impressive initiation service on Thursday, with Mrs. H. K. Dunham, of Courtney Station. Mrs. Leabo read a paper on "Edsar Allen Poe." Mrs. Jes sie Phlpps -gave a- reading. Refresh ments were served in the social hour, a m ' m Chapter A, P.' E. O.. entertained at a party on Tuesday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Jaeger. a a a The Charles Dickens Club met on Thursday with Mrs. Thomas Ryan. The study of "David Copperfield" was con tinued. Those who took part in the programme were Miss Wooler, Mrs. E. Long, Mrs. Creswell, Mrs. Montgomery, Mrs. Powers, Mrs. Frank Sheffield, Mrs. F. A. Smith and Miss Mabel Smith. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Mont gomery in the St. Clair apartments. a a The College alumnae held a delight ful luncheon at the University Club yesterday. - ." Arleta Parent-Teacher Association will . meet Saturday night, November 11.-at 8 o'clock. Professor E. S. Even den, of the Monmouth Normal School, will give ah address on "Adolescence in the Home and School." There will be a short musical programme. THE Monday Musical Club has issued a most attractive year book, bound in white with gilt lettering. The motto is "Try to Excel' Not Others, but Your self." Mrs. Percy Baker, president, is doing good work as leader of a very progres sive organization. Mrs. J. Coulson Hare gave a reception for the club last Mon day., Tomorrow the meeting will be led by Mrs. Richard Mulholland. The club has headquarters in the Eilers building where there is an excellent library. One of the new departments opened this year is the Junior class, which meets on Saturday in the clubroom, 208 Eilers building, at from 1 to 2 P. M. Every junior pupil of any teacher of any art is welcome. A cordial Invitation is extended to each teacher to attend and ascertain for himself the helpful nature of this department. The class starts promptly at 1 and lasts Just one hour. The roll for charter membership is to be kept open probably until the first of the year, when the class will organize with its own special officers i-hosen from the Juniors enrolled. There is no expense attached to this depart ment. Under the able leadership of Miss Martha B. Reynolds, the piano ensem ble department will make a splendid showing this season. Some surprises are in store for the recital scheduled for next Spring. The club will hold the regular coun cil meeting tomorrow at 2 I. M. In the recital hall following the board of man agement in the clubroom. The pres ident requests every member's presence at the council meeting. There will be a programme at 2:30. Mrs. Mulhol land is chairman for the day. a a a ' as one of the many phases of the "Back to the Home" movement, which Is receiving special attention from the Parent-Teacher associations, found a place on all of the programmes. Lectures on this subject were fea tured during the month of October because education on methods of "thrift" seemed in keeping with the Junior exhibits that were .held under the direction of the circles in the vari ous schools, as an object lesson of the constructive use of leisure time in the heme environment. Other topics discussed were, "Indus trial Training." "Proper Dress for the Schoolgirl," "Wild Birds of Oregon" and "Proper Food for the School Child." The Monday Musical Club has been generous In supplying musical num bers for many of the entertainments. The council considers itself fortunate In having obtained the servioes of Dr. DeBusk to lecture on child hygiene In the various circles. The entire com munity Is invited to attend these lec tures, which will be of inestimable value to parents and teachers, and ar rangements will be made to have the lectures -delivered at such a ccntrA point as will be convenient for several districts. Mrs. W. I. Swank, general chairman, has "supplied numbers for 41 pro grammes. a a - a , Terwilllger Parent-Teacher Associa tion' will meet on Monday at 3:15 o'clock. Miss Louise Botkin, of the. Y. W. C. A., will give a talk on "Foods for School Children." Mrs. W. E. Belting will sing. There will be songs and drills by the girls of the eighth and ninth grades. C Js I I V v ' K- II h v ; ' pfr0 'ros' t-t-v.v &'. - Richmond Parent - Teachers to Meet Friday Night. L. I. Smnnrn Will Give an Illus trated letnre on "Industrial Training." Parents Consider Measures Before Voters Tuesday. Reed College and 1lleh School .Stu dent Dlftt-nni Amendments and ' Thrift Lectures' Are Future of Programmes. THE programme chairmen of the various Parent-Teacher circles have brought before the public educational programmes of great merit and help fulness. The most absorbing topic for October has been in the form of dis cussions of the proposed amendments to be voted on Tuesday. The Reed College students, under the leadership of Professor W. F. Ogburn, have presented these questions in a masterly manner. The high school students also have done excellent work along this line. - The subject of thrift In the home. The Fortnightly Club spent a delight ful afternoon at the home of Mrs. Frances f. H -v. y 3 Stanton streei THE regular meeting of the Rich mond Parent-Teacher Association will be held Friday at 8 P. M. in the assembly-room, when L. L. Sumners will give an illustrated lecture. His subject will be "Industrial Training." Mrs. Mary Meserve will give a read ing. R. C Jones' string orchestra will furnish music. ' There also will be vocal numbers and refreshments. A good attendance is desired. The fathers are particularly invited. Mrs. S. E. Smith is chairman of the programme committee. Interesting and instructive pro grammes have marked the Emerson Study Circle evenings since the begin ning of the season's work. Last Tues day the members enjoyed inspecting the rare and valuable collection of gold-bearing quartz specimens and crystals,, sent here from a mining re gion in California to be used by the secretary, Mrs. Walter I. Howard. In illustrating her lecture on "Gold Min ing." Mrs. Howard entertained her audience in her usual charming and happy manner. The essay, "History," supplemented by the life of Ralph Waldo Emerson, was chosen to be the subject for next Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock at the Metaphysical Library rooms. Broadway and Main street. Florence A. Sullenberg is president, a a a . Wednesday the Coterie enjoyed one of the finest privileges that could be possible. Eva Emery Dye, who has popularized Oregon's history in her many books, came from her home in picturesque Oregon City, fittingly her residence since it was the first town In the state. Mrs. Dye with her charming personality and broad sympa thetic view of the world, endeared her self greatly to her hearers. She spoke on "Pioneers of Today," thrilling and inspiring everyone to go forth helping in the noble work of developing the resources and possibil ities of our state. She revealed & wealth of untouched material for the writer, suggesting the first commerce on the Pacific, as real romance, the exchanging of American furs for Ori ental tea, and sandalwood from the HivrHn Ilnrrt. for Chinese silks. THROUGHOUT the State the Oregon Congress of lothers, and Parent Teacher Associations continue to spread the doctrine of "Child Welfare." Their eugenic tests for the babies, the advice given ami the literature dis tributed call attention to the fact that the 'congress Ik" organized for the best of all constructive work, teaching par ents how to care for the babTc-s. The right kind of food to give, the cloth ing, the manner of bathing and caring for babies these are only a few of the many valuable things that the mothers are told if they desire infor mation. At the baby tests, the best specialists In the city give their time and skill to assist in the work. Res ervations must be made ahead of time, as the bureau is alway busy. Mrs. A. Rayley, superintendent of the bureau, went to Culver. Madras and nearby towns this week and made tests., assisted by some of the phy sicians. In a number of the smaller towns she has visited, she says the mothers are delighted to have the op portunity to have the biilUs exam ined, and they are eager for advice. Some of them drive many miles to town to enter the babies. Elma Hays Beeman, - daughter of Ira T. Beeman, of 499 Kenilworth avenue. Is a dear, sweet baby, and one who made a score of 99 per cent. Elma is 17 months old.. She is a dimpled dar ling and has a devoted father, but her mother is dead. Nearly every other baby examined has a mother: Herbert Stanley Brown, aged 14 months, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Meyer Brown. He Is one of the high score children. Ituth Jeanette Williams. A years old. "cored within half a point of perfect. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David S. Williams. David Townsend Williams, brother of Ituth Jeanette, is a fine baby. He is two and a half years old, and scored 9SH. George S. Tobias came so close to the absolutely perfect mark that he was declared one of the finest babies ever seen at the bureau. He scored S3';. He is six and a half months old and is the son of Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Tobias of 1099 Knott street. David Thomas Turney. son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Scott Turney. is a "fresh air" baby. All babies who are healthy must have plenty of fresh air, says Da vid's mother. Eugene Edward Confer is a fine, healthy fel'.ow, and the son of Mr. and Mrs. E. Confer. Jane Margaret and Paul Lambert Krugur are the children of Mr. and Mrs. K. F. Krugur. Jane is 33 months old and Paul. 11 months. carvings and porcelains. The story of the fleet of steamboats built to supply the need for transportation on the Co lumbia River, above and below The Dalles; on the Sacramento, also the Frazier, would make, splendid reading. She showed how closely the develop ment of Oregon is united with that of the Hawaiian Islands, mentioning Cap tain Cook and John Ledyard, the Con necticut youth who sailed with him and was the first to arouse interest in New England in the trading possibili ties of the vast Northwest. In 1820 100 years after the landing of the Pilgrims, their sons and daugh ters sailed around the Horn to do mis sionary work in the Hawaiian Islands. Sixteen years later they-sent $600 to the missionaries of Oregon to further the work among the settlers and they also sent a printing press and printer to Whitman's Mission, where leaflets were printed In the Indian language. A spelling book was the first book printed on those old presses In Ha waii. Boston is the foster mother of Oregon and the Sandwich Islands. In speaking of Mexico Mrs. Dye said: "The United States has always carried school books wherever It has gone. Whitman brought school books to Ore gon, and we should carry school books and food, not guns, to Mexico. Of the pioneers today. Robert E. Strahorn. the great Oregon railroad builder, and Sam Hill, another builder with achievements to his credit, hold a prominent place. The building of the Columbia Highway, the Lincoln High way, the canalization of the Columbia and Snake rivers, the removal of the bar at the mouth of our great river, are all pioneer undertakings. We are Just getting In touch with the world of trade. Already the In come from the paper mills at Oregon City is $4,000,000 annually, the paper being shipped to" Australia. China. Japan. South Amej-lta and Europe. Mc Laughlin's prophesy.- "Some day this valley will be filled with smoking stacks." is being realized. After the war great demand will be made for Oregon lumber. Mrs. Dye. made many bright promises for the future of Ore gon and left her hearers filled with new hope and enthusiasm. The class In speaking, will meet Monday, November 13. at 1:30 o'clock In Multnomah Hotel. a a a Of special interest was the Wednes day meeting of the State Woman's Press Club of Oregon. A letter from Mrs. Lucin Additon, the honorary presi dent, now lecturing in Akron. O.. an nounced her return to Portland in De cember. A special welcome will be planned for this event. The proposed Marquam Gulch play ground was discussed and the follow ing statement Is made public: "That the State Woman's Press Club deems it wisdom for the city of Portland to clean up Marquam Gulch and install a playground therein when prac ticable." Miss Jessie Hammond presided dur ing the discussion of "Modern Verse." Miss Alys French being unable to at tend on account of illness, the presi dent. Mrs. French, assumed her task of reviewing exponents of Vers Llbre Vuchel Lindsay, Amy Lowell and oth ers. Several excellent examples of this verse was read from the Literary Sup plement of the Reed College Quest, of June 2, 1916. an issue published by the class of 1919. Miss French's notes on Vers Libre were clever. Miss Hammond reviewed popular magazine verse, some of which she termed "taxidermist poetry" because, notwithstanding Its adherence to form and color, true life Is lacking. James Whltcomb' Riley was reviewed exten sively by Miss Hammond. The criticism hour was keenly en Joyed. Mrs. Dee submitted verse. Mrs. Clara C. Ingham read lines on "Winter Dawn on Council Crest." Mrs. French read a poem, as also did Miss Ham mond. Mrs. Llndy Bronson-Salmon made a brief address at the close of the meet ing. She will tour the country dur ing the Winter month's, returning to Portland in the late Spring. a a a 'On November 10 the Portland Wom an's Club will have a business session at 2 o'clock, and at 3 o'clock Mrs. R. M. Tuttle will give a stereopticon lecture on "Japanese Art." Mrs. Tuttle has made a study of Japanese art for many years, and In this lecture she will com pany this art with that of France and England of the ISth century. She also will touch upon the customs and re ligion of Japan. a a a The initiative measures were studied and discussed last week by the Mon tessori Association at the home of the president. Mrs. C. H. Farrlngton, 483 East Twenty-fifth street North. The measures were clearly and con cisely explained with the arguments both pro and con by Miss Nelson. Mr. Moore and Mr. Elliut. from Reed Col lege. Later in the evening especial attention was called to the single tar measure by William Killings worth, who set forth excellent arguments against it. Last Monday evening the club had a Halloween party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. O. A. Cook. 811 Halsey street. Montessori games were played progres sively, with two prizes for speed and accuracy, won by Mrs. A. A. Albright and Willis Hargreaves. Mrs. C. S. Campbell sang. Mrs. Wilbur P. Reed played the piano and Mrs. O. A. Cook gave two selections from James Whitcomb Rile". itudy of early Grecian history will bo takenup next Monday evening at the home of Mrs. U. E. Daugherty, 536 East Thirty-seventh street South. a a a Willamette Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, will meet on Wednesday evening at 2:30 o'clock with Mrs. William Dugan. 581 East Tenth street North. a The " Cove "Woman's Improvement Club met on Monday. Mrs. Effie M. Sweet is president. a a a Mrs. F. Eggert and Mrs. A. Staiger will entertain the Silver Circle of the First Congregational Church, in the church parlors on Thursday. Kennedy School had one of the finest and most original junior exhibits of the week. The programme, also, was well arranged and of good type. Thompson Association will have a silver tea on Thursday in the assem bly hall. The social service commit tee of Thompson is headed by Mrs. J. Wetzel, chairman, whig is ready to as sist all deserving cases in the district, a a a Oak Grove Parent-Teacher Associa tion held a musical on Friday. The par ticipants were Marian and Edith Dun ham. Eva Bafton. Marian Lester. Mrs. Guthrie, Miss L I. Jenninger. G. H. Charters. Mrs. G. Warren, Miss Edith Turner, Elsie Sunquist. Margaret Godell. Opal Speck. Edith Griffith, Hester Armstrong and others. . Hood River Woman's Club planned a fruit shower for Mrs. Lucas who was expected to be able to" preside at the last meeting of the club. A goodly number of members was in attendance. They took 68 cans of fruit. Jellies. preserves and some fresh iConcludd on Page 11.)