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r AGE FOUB In the Social Realm $ . $ ' CLTO CALENDAR. . Civic Second and fourth Tues- days. Auxiliary Every Monday even- i Ing. Junior High School Parent- Teacher Third Tuesday. 4 Hawthorne School Parent- Teacher Third Tuesday. Sunshine Second and fourth $ Thursdays. Wednesday Afternoon Second and fourth Wednesdays. Guild Second and fourth $ Thursdays. ' . -$ W. R. C First and third Sat- urdays. Mondav Afternoon Study Al- A ternate Mondays. I O Chautauqua Monday evening. ? Chautauqua Monday afternoon. W, C. T. U. Second and fourth Tuesdavs. Home Guard Monday evening. f Eastern Star Embroidery Sec- ond and fourth Tuesdays. Teacup First Tuesday. Travelers Second Tuesday. $ Rebekah Embroldory Second and fourth Thursdays. Christian Aid Second and ? fourth Thursdays. 0. Xi. S. C. Mot. The Ongeva C. L. 9. O. was delight fully entertained at the home of the president, Mrs. Cassius Miller, Mon day afternoon. The program was taken from the second book of the course, "Roman Characters and Events." The roll was called and the members responded with current events, after which; Mrs. A. W. Bos lough gave an interesting paperiSn "The Life and Times of Nero." This was followed by Mrs. John Miller, who read am Instructive paper on "Roman Jurisprudence," Mrs, R. W. Cuvellier told of the Roman road at Acqueductt and Mrs Choate gave a Bketch of the life and works of Vir gil. The rest of the afternoon was devoted to Mra. Charles Robertson, who gave a thorough and comprehen elve review of "Quo Vadls." Delic ious refreshments were served after the program. At the next, meeting at the library Mrs. Creeks will review "The Last Days of Pompeii." ' Elected Officers. At the regular meeting of Alpha cbapteij, 0. E, Sk, Wednesday evening the following officers were elected: J Mra. Gmce Turner, worthy matron; Rev. P. K. Hammond, worthy patron; ' 1 tt n jrvm mm One Night Only, Tuesday, Dec. 11 ENGAGEMENT EXTRAORDINARY Greatest Theatrical Event in History of Southern Oregon :The una . Pride of Paris and France's choicest gift to the American stage of naughty eyes and milk bath fame approached by none in her fascin ating art In her gorgeously bewildering melody appealing sartor tally grand and artistically complete musical comedy sensation, di rect from Casino, New York, and just as It scored a tremendous suc- , cess there. TP 1(0)1 With its remarkable scenic grandeur and company of BO, Includ ing leading Broadway artists and ravishingly beautiful girls won ' utv wome of the world perfect of face and figure. A Fortune la Anna Held Gowns That Set World Fashions Quality Quantity Melody Mirth French Spice American Wit By arrangement of Page Theatre management, with Anna Held, who appreciates the drain on the publio purse because of war conditions, . special prices for the engagement of this greatest of all musical com edy attractions on tour. i KICKS Best Seato, Orchestra, $1.50; Balcony, Best seato, $1.00; I ' Other 75c mad SOe .' i . , Biggest Theatrical Bargain Ever Offered by Page Theatre Mrs. Caroline Schuerman, associate matron; Mrs.-Leah Caldwell, secre- tary; Miss Lydla McCall, treasurer; MJrs. Ddlth Sackett, conductress, and Mrs. Elizabeth Bush, associate con ductress. The appointive offioers have not yet been chosen. Soldiers' Auxiliary Notes, The Soldiers' Auxiliary will meet tonight at the public library at o'clock. A large attendance is de sired as preparations for the holidays will be forthcoming. Relatives and friends are requested to send in the names of those who are in the service in the state of Washington. The bays at Fort Stevens write to parents and friends that they enjoyed an excellent dinner at the barracks on Thanksgiving. A Unique Social and Musical Gathw lnjf. Mrs. Oadwell, Mr Julia Hockett and younger daughter were enter tained by Professor and Mrs. H. 0. Gllmore' at their home on Scenic Drive Monday afternoon. The occa sion furnished a splendid opportunity for the overhauling (so to speak) of the best there Is in music, for in ad dition to several brilliant numbers from the French and English schools of music played by Professor Gllmore on his orchestral organ of many For Sale or Exchange ALL LINES OF REAL ESTATE For Sale One-acre lot with five room house, about four blocks from High School building; sightly location; going at the bargain price Of $550.' Houses and lots in R. R. Addition, as well as In other good locations, cheap, with small payment down, balance on Installments of $10 or more a month. Call on or phone Beaver, Realty Co. Ill East Main Street strikingly beautiful combinations, Mrs. Hockett, who has a splendid mezzo-soprano voice of good carrying power, melodious with the registers smoothly dovetailed Into a united whole running throughout the entire scale, joined Professor Gllmore In an analytical scrutiny of the merits of several compositions that during the past three or four years have seen the light; of day in Ashland. "The Voice That Breathed O'er Eden," the music especially written for and sung at the MEDFORD, ORE. Southern Oregon's Great est Place ot Amusement Only: km wMe 3 jr 6- li Anna Held in "Follow Me" at I'ase wedding of Rev. S. Ml. Dorrance, Au-, gust 4, 1915; "A Dedication Hymn," I recently from the pen of Rev. G. Southwell Brett of this city; "Jesus, We Pray Thee," a new setting with an added verse to the well-known hymn; "He Healeth Me," by Rev. Joseph Gllmore of Rochester Uni versity, New York; "When Morning Gilds; the Sky.V ''Brightly GleamOur Banner' ""Thine Forever, God of Love,',' and a number of secular com positions were each critically exam ined, with the result that at no dls- . . J . V. MJI n ,, 1,1 1 n'l nrllt have the opportunity of sitting in judgment upon the productions pro ceeding from Professor Gilmore'a fer tile creative faculties. It is oppor tune at this time to remark that Mrs. Hockett has already taken part In several church and Social functions since her arrival in Ashland and that she Is no mean acquisition to the vo cal forces of our city. Mrs. Hockett Is also a capital accompanist. Many occasions are anticipated when in the most gracious manner Mrs. Hockett will contribute effectually to our mu sical well-doing. ... Celebrated Birthday. Mrs. William Mk McDonald gave a birthday party Tuesday afternoon at her home on B Btreet In honor of the second anniversary of the birth of her little daughter, Lois. A dainty luncheon waa served the tiny tots present at a table decorated with pink streamers. A birthday cake with two candles graced the center of the table, and the nlace cards were In pink. A prize cake containing pennies and nickels was also served the guests. The little ones present at the festivi ties were Mary Poley, Genevieve and Lois Gunn, Wanda Schweln, Marlon Hinds and Lois McDonald. The fol lowing matrons kept the children company: Mrs. A. C. Gunn, Mrs. 0. C. Hinds, Mrs. G. At Gray, Mrs. T.J. Mackey and Mrs. W. M. McDonqjd., Neighbors of Woodcraft- . Acorn Circle, No. 54, held an inter esting meeting Saturday evening at I. O. 0. F. hall, with Guardian Neigh bor Annie L. O. Myer presiding. Vis itors were welcomed, much business transacted and a social hour enjoyed. Mrs. Mary F. Swanson served a Hoo ver supper In the banquet hall. , Baptist Church. The Sunday morning service ; at 11 o'clock will be given over to reports of our delegates to the Boys' Confer ence (recently held In Eugene. ' This was a rousing conference, enthusias tic, Inspirational. Earl Brown, Cal vin McCleleng George Caldwell and Fred Cochran will speak under the leadership of Homer Billings, Come out and enjoy a young folks' meet ing. Sunday school at 9:45; B. Y. P. TJ. at 6:80. No evening service. 600 Party. The ladles of Trinity Guild will give a 600 party at the Parish House Friday evening, December 7. Every one la cordially invited. An admis sion of 25 cents will be charged. 54-4 The ladlea of the local Red Cross chapter are mighty good hustlers and generally get whatever they go after, even to securing their fuel supply from neighboring wood piles. Won't some kind person owning a timber patch please provide enough wood so these loyal ladles can continue their good work during the winter with out the discomfort of a cold sewing room? The News will donate a year's subscription to the man bring ing In 'the first load donated to a worthy causer "Any wood that can be used In a flreplaoe will do. John RItter ktodlyiaonajhia.eerrioBfln ' sawing the last 'batch' ofVood.-i-Oold 1L Theati-e, Medford. Tuesday, Dec. 1 1 1LT jit HpHfA fj Of y lCWUIC WOl Against Austria A definite statement to the world of America's, war alms and of the basis upon which peace will be con; sldered was made Tuesday by Presi dent Wilson In an. addJiess to con gress, In. which he vurged Immediate declaration of a state of war between the United States and Austria-Hungary, Germany's vassal and took . As to Turkey and Bulgaria, also tools of the enemyr he counselled delay, because "they do not yet stanu In the direct path of our necessary action." To win the war, the president de clared In emphatic and ringing tones, Is the immediate and unalterable task ahead. He urged congress, just be ginning its second war session, to concentrate Itself upon It. The president sharply dismissed the possibility of premature peace, sought by German intrigue and de bated here by men who "understood neither its nature nor the way it may be attained." With victory an accom plished fact, he said, peace would be evolved and based upon mercy and justice "to enemy and friend" with hope of a partnership of nations to guarantee future world peace. The war will be deemed won, he declared, when "the German people say to us, through properly accredited representatives, that they are ready to agnee to a settlement based upon justice and reparation of the wrongs their rulers have done." Terms of peace, he added, would not include dismemberment, robbery or punishment of the enemy), but would be based on justice, defined briefly as follows: ' Freedom of nations and their peo ples from autocratic domination, rep aration to Belgium, relinquishment of Gonrnan' power ov,er the peoples of Austria, Turkey, the free Balkan state aa well as evacuation of Prus sian territorial conquests in Belgium and northern 1 France. SAMS VALLEY ITEMS. Weather cool and damp. Fine rain last week; fine, for fall wheat. Miss Daniels spent Thanksgiving with her parents at Medford, coming back Sunday afternoon. Mr..9toner is busy hauling cull ap ples to the Knight Cider Company of Medford. Mr. Pelton had the misfortune' to lose a very valuable cow last week. She got some wheat that had been poisoned for gophersi Miss Myra Gunter- spent Thanks giving with her. parents at Ashland. Miss Mabel Scott and Miss Leona Fitzgerald came home from Rogue River, where Miss Scott teacher school and Miss Fitzgerald attends high school, to spend Thanksgiving with their home folks. Mrs. Stoner and daughter Ila spent the week-end at Ashland, taking Thanksgiving dinner with Mends. Rev. . Rossman of the Lutheran church preached at Pelton's school house Sunday morning at 11 o'clock to a good congregation). John Hoist, the forest 'ranger. Is enjoying a month's vacation with his family and parents. The neighbors always enjoy having John around, as he Jb a jolly good fellow. . Mr. Green Is Improving slowly. He gets around on crutches. ' Miss Ruth Strathren was visiting Miss Cooper Sunday afternoon. Miss Elele Strauss was a guest Of Miss Ila Stoner, Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. John Hoist and fam ily spent Thanksgiving with Mrs. Walsh of Eagle Point. Mr. and Mr. Henry Hoist were the guests of Dick Strauss, Sunday. ' ' Studio Ashland Ha weatherproof.-. I Russia Is .said to be a paradise for ifaktrs of all classeO. , Bet-a-nickel the vendor of 4 patent hair restorer, JacH PicKford and In a five-part adaptation of Owen Johnson's Immensely popular "Saturday Evening Post" schoolboy adventnres-fhe Everyone who reads will remember the quaint and appealing characters and thrilling adventures in Owen Johnson's celebrated stories which appeared in book form and The SATURDAY EVENING POST. To ay we present them in pictures! COMING NEXT WEEK "MORMON MAID" Oregon Boys to Be Remembered Xinas The club women of the state of Washington wish to meet personally the soldier boys of Oregon who are encamped at American Lake or Fort Columbia, as they are planning to give them a little Christmas cheer. Relatives and friends of the Oregon boys will please .telephone Emma L. Jack, corresponding secretary of the Ashland Civic Club, givlng.the name of the company to which they belong, and she will forward the list at once to headquarters. War Declaration Expected Friday A. joint resolution declaring that a state of war. exists -between . the United States and Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria and Turkey was Introduced in the senate Tuesday by. Senator Plttman for Senator King of Utah. It was referred to the foreign relations committee without action. The senate will be ready to pass a resolution next Friday declaring war against Austria, Senator Martin, ma jority leador, announced Tuesday. The resolution probably will be drafted at the state " department. Some debate but ho considerable op position is expected. Chairman Flood plans to call the house foreign affairs committee together at ah early date. Thinks War Will Last five Years ; Dr. M. M. Dow of Medford, who recently returned- from the Clinical College of Surgeons of North Amer ica, held in Chicago, makes the' dire prophecy that the war will last five years. "I could find no one,"' said DT Dow, "from Colonel Decle of the French army to Sir Berkeley Meythan of the British Medical Corps, who thought this war would end short of four or five years," Dr. Dow says the tales of atrocities published, In this country about the Germans do not tell, half the story. Many distinguished French and Bngf llsh surgeons who have seen active service at the front were at thef meet ing, and theytold ot actual' experi ences which were so horrible, Dr. Dow declared, that they could not "be printed. ' Delayed reports of an exhibition swimming feat. In which Miss Cora Ueland was the star 'performe1, "are to the effect that a few days ago she donned a bathing suit and took a plunge in the' chilly waters of the South' Uumqua "somewhere In West Roseburg " for the entertainment of ! number. Of friends who stood tfil the bank ' and endeavored to keep their teeth from chattering, while the daring young woman, went through numerous aquatic stuntA. for their gratification. Miss Ueland ha won considerable local fame as an ath lete, and her fearless plunge into the Winter current of the river adds -ntorf laurels (4 'her recorfl-Rose- .-btarg Review.-, rf t" Sift IU Hum!1" I' I'ltltinjUl '; We don't blara&.th doctors for en- Jntlng. Food conservation, la about Sunday & Monday- ouise Huff 9 Everybody Is using photographs for Xmas ' gifts. Hoover approves. Studio Ashland. 57-1 Classified Advertisements TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY. SALESMEN WANTED Salesmen to canty our line of signs, calendars and novel ties; everything for the advertiser; ( nothing omitted. Splendid offer to the iriirht nartv. References rer. quired. Cannot affoidto miss this opportunity. Write for particulars today. Mahon Novelty Cq, Ken ton, Ohio. - B7-lt FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE 100 acre farm 13 miles north of Eu gene. Eighty acres of this Is the finest bottom land sandy loam; 20 acres second bottom, with nice new buildings. About half of plana in cultivation. Will exchange fow gdod property, stock ranch pre ferred, In Ashland vicinity, on ac-' count of my wife's ill health. Price $125 per aore. Chae. S. Cochran, Ashland, Ore. 67-tf FOR SALE Two horses and harness, . I cheap. Phone 397-R. " 87-4t 1 FOR SALE Oak wood. Orchards, R. F(. D. 1.' Clayton 57-tf NOTICE OF INTENTION' TO CON STRUCT SEWER, 10 Ail FerBons interested in tne uwn ershlp of Any Parcel of Land With , in the Following Described Bound aries, to-wlt: s ' Beginning on Garfield street at its . intersection with Iowa street, thence north on Garfield street to its lnter- (F7i;biuu niiu .001 inaia sum, nuu affnntlntf ail AmnnMA An Krvfh .Maa ChLlT7VlUl& Chit XVUb5T7 VU UVUi PIUOO ' of Garfield. Said sewer to be known aa Garfield , Street Sewer. Are hereby summoned and requir ed to appear before . the Common . I Jtll.lll'll a, , 1(1 H l.MV All MMII1M.IUI. 1 , IH" gon, at the City Hall, Ashland. Ore gon, on tne ism aay 01 Decern oer, ' 1917, at 7:30 p. m., then and there . to offer any suggestions and objec tions thereto, the expenses incident thereto and the cost of the construe- ' tlon of such sewer to be hereafter assessed, In case of the construction thereof, as special benefits against, the real estate within said district benefited thereby. Dated this 4th day of December, 1917. (Signed) C. B. LAMKIN, ' , ... Attest: JOHN B. WIMER, Recorder. Date of first publication, Ashland Tidings, Dec. 6, 1917. . RELIEVES BUVK DTUMAvH (Commonly call ed Heartburn) Gas in the Stomach, Belching, SwetjLw log. and Fall Feeling, so frequently complained of after meals, in TWO MINUTES SAMPLE PACKAGE mailed FREE by ! ' The BelllnKham Chemical Co., t Bellingham, Wash. If your druggist Is unable to supply ( Decorated v lacquer Boxes, Make v good Christmas gifts. The round and square shapes. 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