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THE SUNDAY OREGOXIAN, PORTLAND, AUGUST 18, 1918. SPRUCE DIVISION ance together since their vaudeville season closed, several months ago. They have incorporated numerous new features which Induce Manager Arm strong to say that he has picked an other winner In their act. Tuesday night the defeat of the Hons by American soldiers will be commemo rated with a monster display of -fireworks. This will be a climax to G. A. R. day at the park, and in recognition of the veterans' visit most of the de signs will have a patriotic setting. A particular feature will be the repro duction in fiery outline of the storming by the British of Zeebrugge, the Ger man naval base. 0. S. FLAG HONORED OF Y1C1 HEADY Winchester, England, Holds Celebration on Fourth. "Af Vmii O aim !." I r CfAit n Adopte ted, and Will Be Lived OREGON MAN TAKES PART i Up To, Workers Say. ALBANY CONVENTION HOST 13 r .i ii i i iiin'j ' i i i ' ' ' ... ' iii i si If f -ahTininniriTiTl friiim"" Tn n8 , "S. .V-w . ...s 1 i i 7 - .. . : Ii FULL EQUIPMENT ASSURED Music, Speakers of "ote, Motion Pic tures and Other Entertainment Will Be Taken to Logging Camps in Timber Belt. "At yoor service." That la the alog-an adopted for the T. M. C A. apruce division by John A. GoodelL Northwest Industrial Secretary for the International committee and Delegated of Church of the Brethren Gather for Sessions. ALBANY. Or, Aug. 17. (Special.) The Oregon State Convention of the Brethren convened here tonight for a session of five days. Almost 100 dele gates are present. There are 13 churches of this de nomination in Oregon and all are rep resented at the convention.' These churches are located at Portland. Al bany. Ashland, Myrtle Point. Bandon, Mabel. Newberg, Weston, Bend, Wil liams and Talent. The opening session of the convention was held in the Evangelical Church, where all of the -sessions will take I Abrams Re- Lieutenant-Colonel sponds to Speech of Presenta tion When "Old Glory" Is Given to Americans. ' Impressive ceremonies everywhere marked the celebration of the Fourth of July among our allies. All reports from our boys overseas agree on this point. The part that Lieutenant-Colonel Carle Abrams, of the 162d Infantry, played in the celebration at Winches ter. England, is told by the Hampshire Chronicle. Lieutenant-Colonel Abrams. one of the most prominent Oregon men in the service, was sent to England fol lowing a severe attack of pneumonia, HEADQUARTERS CHIEFS, DIVISIONAL SECRETARIES AND WORKERS IN Y. M. C. A. SPRUCE DIVISION WHO ARE TO SERVE 30,000 SOLDIER-LOGGERS. r. a i ) ;j i afritiWfMifl First Raw. Left to Rlsrk-t Dr. H. R. Marsh, F. W. Colllas. Will F. Bolce, Mrs. Jean Morris Ellis, D. B. M car ham. Row H. A. Caraahaa, E. P. Glbosey, Joss A. Goodell, M. J. Feaenga Gar V. Lewis and Tom Davis. Rear staff renresentatlve for Coast war work, who has had a large part 4n the introduction- of the association pro r ram me into the great timber belt where SO.000 aoldler-losgera are at work a-ettlnsr out stock for airplanes. "We are going Into the spruce belt to serve the soldier-loggers, said Mr. Goodell to the divisional secretaries and others gathered here for conferences last week. "We will take in the full T. M. C A. programme to them, giving them music speakers of note, motion pictures, etc. Just as rapidly as possible and as frequently aa is . compatible with circumstances. We are there to serve them, hence our slogan, "At your service." " A large appropriation has- but re cently been set aside for the spruce di vision work, for equipment, etc. which will Include motor trucks, traveling canteens and movable tents for the six divisions which have been created for the 400-tniles-long belt that Js of such tremendous importance in the winning of the war. Headquarters la Portlaad. ' Spruce division headquarters have been located in the Portland "Y" build ing, from which all of the work will be directed by Torn Davis, supervising sec retary. To do Army work, he gave up his law practice at Butte. Mont, and for a time served at Camp Lewis, later being named aa chief-ln-charge of the new spruce assignment. Secretary Davis has divided the work Into six sections, out of which as many divisional secretaries will work in their respective districts. Among these are men of varied lines of business ana professional life, who have given up their vocations for the period of the war In torder to serve military men and In this manner help to win the victory over the forces of the Kaiser. The divisional secretaries are Guy V. Lewis. Will F. Bolce, M. J. Fenenga, Dr. H. R. Marsh. Dr. E. P. Glboney and H. A. Carnahan. F. W. Collins will also be associated with Secretary Davis and his divisional staff. Lewis Prs-salaeat la Meataaa. Mr. Lewis was prominent In Montana business circles prior to Joining the "T" sen-ice being widely known for saving established the marketerla sys tem of stores operating out of Butte. Mr. Bolce formerly owned an interest in a Montana newspaper, but of late has been operating a large printing office In Seattle. Dr. Fenenga Is president of r-ortriiand loiieare. Ashland, wis., and has for many years been a prominent speaker and social worker. Dr. Marsh formerly practiced medicine in Alaska. Dr. Giboney was pastor of a Presby. terian church in Seattle, and Rev. Mr. Carnahan has been pastor of an Ash I land. Or., church. Mr. Collins was for 17 years attached to the United States Court of Claims at Washington. D. C. and handled cases for the Government Involving many millions of dollars. He Is also widely known as a lecturer, debater and news paper man. having debated William Jennings Bryan on various occasions. During the secretarial conference here last week. D. B. Meacham. presi dent of the Cincinnati Y. M. C A. and member of the National committee on work in war Industries for the associa tion, was present to assist in the spruce division set-up. Mrs. Jean Morris Ellis was another distinguished visitor. She is known as the "mother of the spruce division" because of her work in the camps and mills of Oregon and Wash ington. BULLET FEATURES SHOW SPECIAL SrMBF.RS WILL BE GIVE?! AT OAKS. place: It was largely Introductory to the remainder of the work of the con vention. Rf Masleal Show Prom laed by Pro dncer to Be Best Yet Givea at' Re- ; j sortt Fireworks Taesday Mast. - Special ballet numbers, fireworks In honor of American victories In France and an entertaining musical comedy are features on the -week's bill at Oaks Amusement Park. . "Fascinating Flo," brimful of melody and laughter, is the comedy that starts a seven-days' run with the matinee this afternoon. Oaks patrons said "Dreamy Chinatown. last week's show, was Armstrong's best production so far. He goes them one better with the state ment that "Fascinating Flo." specially arranged and specially dressed for his Oaks engagement, will prove even more amusing and entertaining. An added attraction of the week will Too Miss June Madison and Miss Alice Brown in a ballet number which brought them great success in vaude ville. This will be their first appear EUGENE BOY DIES ABROAD Edwin Cecil Succumbs to Wounds in French Hospital. EUGENE, Or., Aug. 17. (Special.) Edwin Cecil, son of Mrs. V. G. Cecil, of 36 ' Lawrence street, Eugene, died in France on July 3, as .a result of wounds received on July 1, according to a letter- received here. The letter was written by Lillian- J. Blackwell, who says that she is . nurse In the hosptial where Cecil died and who has friends in Eugene. ' No official announcement of Cecil's death has been made. Cecil was enlisted in the Marine Corps and left the United States about four months ago. He received his train ing at Mare Island and Quantico, Va. CANALS TO BE ENLARGED Improvements Assured in Yakima Irrigation District. WASHINGTON. Aug. 17. Important improvements are to be made by the reclamation service In the Yakima, Wash., irrigation district. Secretary Lane announced today that a contract has been made by the Government whereby $150,000. or as much of that sum as is necessary, is to be expended in the enlargement and betterment of the Tieton main canal and distrlbu tlon system of the Yakima project. This system provides water for the Irrigation of approximately 32,000 acres of land. iYood"n Steamer Launched. BELLING HAM, Wash.. Aug. 17. The wooden steamer Bobrlng, the second constructed for the Government by the Pacific-American Fisheries Company here, was launched at 4 o'clock this afternoon. The Bobrlng la of 3S00 tons capacity, is 282 feet In length and 46 feet beam. S3 7 on Montana Special. MISSOULA. Mont.. Aug. 17. The Ne bra-ska G. A. R. special, en route to Portland. Is expected to arrive In Helena about 11:35 tomorrow morning and will leave there about eight hours later and go direct to the coast. There are 337 passengers aboard the train. Read The Oregonian classified ads. fey i PA . i SI - J j I Vo-;f :: j ) t aii-r---- -- -"- ' 1 1 Jaao Madlsoa. Ballet Dsneer at Oaaa Tkla Week. and has been In command of a detach ment at Winchester for several months. "The American troops who were in Winchester on July 4, 1918, will, we venture to think, carry with them into the future very happy memories of how England s old capital Joined with them in commemoration of the day," says the Chronicle. 'The celebration began jvtth a meeting in camp, and even as nundreds of U. S. A. troops were assem bled with their British friends, other hundreds of their comrades passed along the road on their way to join the allies who are fighting for the lib erty and freedom of the world. Over the Westgate the Union Jack fronted away from the city, while the Stars and Stripes looked down the main city street. The flags of the two nations bedecked trading establishments and private houses in every direction. America Glad to Jola Allies. "Colonel Carle Abrams, commanding officer, accompanied by . the Mayor of -Winchester and numerous municipal and military officers, occupied the plat form. In his address Colonel Abrams satd ha considered this the greatest of all Fourth of July celebrations. It was the first great Fourth since America became part of the allied nations In their struggle to save the earth. Amer ica was glad, he said, of the oppor tunity to join the allies in this wonder ful cause. Colonel Abrams, as chair man, introduced speakers representing Italy. Belgium and New Zealand. The programme was concluded with a vocal rendition of the American National anthem. The afternoon was given over to baseball and other sports. "One of the most Impressive features of the day was the service of thanks giving at Winchester Cathedral at 5:30 P. M. The service was held in the Nave, which was thronged from end to end. The whole of the left side was m 1 " ' ).! f . 1 v. H ' . ; J- a J : " -'..i --- r . 4 ;i-4:Y ..;: . .- . '1 " ' ! ?f i. k s s . ' "4 -and t y Whispering . ' J . V" y ! -Wires Vv-v.r" J J of I -v. , ' "i " v 1 , - War Y'' " ry?; "i: - -, " A i The "Hello" boys in dugouts, . l-ssfs-' ... ' - I 1 where shells burst thick and VK':::!'' iimtiSski'sm&'vx- I I fast; In tree-tops amid a hall .swwr, .': " g of bullets, daredevils keep the .lir'! s 1 line "open" to headquarters. s & f The nerve, of the Army CXTY' L" " I ,lT3-1ii,l,a-; reserved for the American troops. When the Americans entered all others of the congregation rose to their feet, and "Hall, Columbia 1'.. was played on the organ. ' Flag Presented to Americans. "Immediately after the Cathedral service came a fitting climax to a mem orable day. The Mayor and corporation had asked the commanding officer to accept a flag as a souvenir, and by a happy thought,' the flag chosen for the gift was not newly acquired, but was one that has flown over the city on several noteworthy occasions. It bears the design of the City Arms. The presentation of the flag took place at the head of the Guildhall steps. The American troops were lined up in the Broadway in front of the municipal buildings. The Mayor presented the banner, with, an appropriate address, arid Colonel Abrams responded. The Mayor and the Colonel then- shook hands, and the flag was displayed over the balcony. Cheers for the American Army and the President concluded the gratifying ceremony." tlon will be used as a basis for. con structive legislation along . '.welfare lines. Dr. Slingerland has consented to pre sent these suggestions at the Central Library Friday evening, August 23. All interested in the above subjects are urged to be present and especially the candidates for the coming Legislative Assembly 'and the legislative commit tees of the various clubs and organiza tions. . Linn Yet Without Teachers. ALBANY. Or., Aug. 17. (Special.) Twenty; Linn County school 'districts are yet without teachers for the com ing school year. Unless teachers are secured it may be necessary to con solidate some of the smaller districts temporarily and Mrs. Ida Maxwell Cummlngs, County School Superin tendent, is now considering plans look ing toward - that result. There is a greater shortage of teachers now than for many years. The condition is due to the fact that many teachers are in war work of various kinds and some have entered other vocations offering higher .salaries. Prisoners Repairing Highway. YAKIMA," Wash., Aug. 17. (Spe cial.) Gangs of county prisoners have the Wenas. This action by the County Commissioners was taken upon com plaint of many automobile parties that the road was in bad shape as a reshlt of cloudbursts in that district some time ago. Indian Hoppickers Arrive Early. EUGENE. Or.. Aug. 17. (Special.) 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