KEEP YOUR EYE ON ESTACADA! Devoted to the Interests of Eastern Clackamas County V olume 14, N umber 21 0. E. S. ENTERTAINS HIGH OFFICIAL Last Thursday night Moun tain Chapter, 0. E. S., enter tained Mrs. Ida Umbach, the grand worthy matron of the or der in the state of Oregon. This was her first official visit to the local chapter and the mem bers were all on the qui vive to make the occasion a notable one. They were a little nervous at the start, but as everything worked out smoothly they soon got over that. The work was put on with precission and they covered themselves with glory, and received a well deserved tribute of praise from their dis tinguished guest and official, who only found reason to make a few minor criticisms, After the exercises were over, a de lightful luncheon was served by the ladies, which added the final touch to the evening’s entertain ment. Those present from out of town were Mr. and Mrs. John Greenwood, of Bull Run, Mrs. Alf Drill, of Portland, and 0. C. Smith who happened to be home visiting his family. Hom e Coming Night Last Saturday night the Odd Fellows had a ‘’Home Coming” celebration for all near and far Odd Fellows, many of whom came from adjoining towns. It was truly a de.ightful affai % as everyone enjoyed the occasion. It made them all feel the frater nal spirit which is so charuter- istic of the order, and which makes it so strong and popular with men and women. The pro ceedings closed with a sumptuous banquet, without which no such event would be complete, and all returned home feeling that they had (ns of the times of their lives, and proud of their membership in such a great order. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ewing have moved from Chehalis, to 85 E. Adams St., Los Angeles. E stacada , O regon , T hursday , F ebruary 10, 1021 Parent-Teacher M eet The February meeting of the Estacada Parent Teacher Asso ciation will be held at the H. S. Auditorium, on Tuesday evening, Feb. 15. The main topic of the evening will be ‘‘How shall we maintain the present standard of our schools and insure further progress?” This topic will be presented by Mayor P. C. Steph ens, C. E. Kilgore and F. E. Burns. There will also be a round table discussion on ‘‘Pro per School Dress,” conducted by Miss Vera Murray, of the high school. Music will be furnished by Estacada’s best musical tal ent. It is hoped that the school Datrons of Estacada, w}U turn out to this meeting, as the topics for discussion are vital to the future welfare of our school. Priscillas M eet The Priscilla Club, of Currins- ville, met for the afternoon, one day last week, at the home of Mrs. E. E. Erickson. It being the regular time for the election of new officers, the following were elected: President, Jennie Saling; Vice President, Clara Boyer; Secretary and Treasurer, Gladys Hughes; Flower Com mittee, Clara Boyer, Edith Trow bridge and Rose Bartholomew. At the close of the meeting a de licious luncheon was served by the hostess, and the club was in vited to meet with with Marie Heiple for the March meeting. Small Claims Court S. E. Wooster, J. P., is quali fying so that he can hold a small claims court. This is for sums under $20. Anyone who has a claim against another for less than that sum. can bring it into t vs court on the payment of on ly $1.50. This constitutes ail of the expense. Road Bonds A message from O. D. Eby, of Oregon City, states that the road bond issue is completely validi- dated, and that the road build ing program will be carried out as intended, when the issue was voted. A Lesson and a W arning Manager Linn presents Satur day night, one of the most thril ling and spectacular plays ever shown here. The story concerns the adven tures of Maddie Irwin, a prettv, unworldly country miss, who has longed through her life for the gayety of New York, and who, after her marriage with Fred Worthington, a wealthy New Yorker, persuades her husband to take her to the city and lead her through the giddy whirl of life he has renounced. The usual price for this num ber is 50 cents, but that every one may see it, Mr. Linn will only charge 25 cents admission. Shot Cougar Joe Nichols came down last Thursday from Timothy Mead ow, bringing with him the head and skin of a mountain lion which was shot by Fred Bannister, with a 14-caliber revolver. It was up a tree when he first shot and wounded it. It came down and went up another tree, where Mr. Bannister again shot and killed it. It measured eight feet from tip to tip, and was in a very fat condition. The skinr was on exhibition in the window of Mr. Dale’s store. An Exciting Experience Ed. Boner had a thrill Friday night when coming home with the school debating team from West Linn. After passing Clack amas about a mile, the water was running over the road and caused the car to swerve to the side and threatened to upset it. Fortunately it righted itself, but Boner says he had a genuine scare for a few moments. School Debate Report We have received a very ex cellent report of the debates held here and at West Linn last Friday night. As our space was almost filled up when we receiv ed it, we shall publish it next week, as it is too good to curtail. $1.5u P er Y ear ANNUAL PliV BJ E H. S. STUDENTS 'Sally Limn,” the Annual Student Body Play, will be pre sented in the High School Audi torium at 8 o’clock, Feb. 14. The cast has been chosen from the entire student body, and is thought to represent the best dramatic talent in the school. The characters chosen are as fol lows; Mrs. John Randolph Irene Saling. Marjorie Randolph L y d i a Matson. John Randolph Andrew Jann- sen. Leo Randolph Walter Matson. Mrs. Penelope Winslow Helen Wooster. Vivian Winslow Gladys Stamp Morton Glynn Rae Lovelace. The play is a comedy in two acts. It ."lises the curiosity and excitement of the audience to a high pitch when a startling dis covery clears the air, and, as all good stories end,—well, come and see it for yourself. A half hour of music, furnish ed by the Girls’ and Boys’ Glee Clubs, besides some solo num bers, will be worth the price of admission alone. The proceeds from the play are for the benefit of the athletic fund, which at present shows a deficit. City Library Entertainment A motion picture and folk- dance entertainment will be giv en at the High School Auditor ium, on Washington’s birthday, Feb. 22, at 8 o’clock in the even ing. This public entertainment is given for the purpose of ad ding to the funds of the City Library and the H. S. student- body, respectively. A five-reel motion picture will be shown, and this will be supplemented by Folk-dances by high school and grammar s -hool girls, under the direjtion of Miss Josephine Con nors and Miss Vera Murray. M. F. Morgan, of Juliette, Idaho, is visiting his mother, Mrs. A. Saling.