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PAGE MX DAILI MMOI OOCTU Bl'NDAY. MAV 90, IMf Towneends Kntertain Mr. and Mrs. N. E. Townsend en tertained at 5 o'clock dlnnr Tues day evening at the Townsend home on A street. Carnations formed the table centerpiece. The dinner guests were Madam Williams, Miss himi Williams. J. H- Williams. Mrs. Valentine of Spokane, and Leonard and Norman Kendall. At 8 p. m. the following joined the party: Mr. and Mrs. Geo. B. Lundburg, Mr. and Mrs. - l . . w m n -. wo. oaoin, jar. ana Mrs. js. i. n ire, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Williams. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Baker, Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Cornell, Dr. .and Mrs. W. H Flanagan, and .Leonard VanLeuven. VUlting and musio pleasantly passed Mi uuic. Mint mmuimiiu w - SA. ft Dlt ' Karty Saturday morning the Boy Scouts, Troop 1 hiked to the Granite Hill mine with their lunch. The af ternoon was spent in general explora tion. It was suggested that the hoys spend the ntght at the mine which was promptly agreed to. Supper and breakfast were made of tailed greens and lamb tongue roots. A splendid outing was reported by the following . TT 1 J T iv m..j n.. sons, Arthur Blevins, Harold Ishsm Landa Gillette. Billy Ament. Ralph Bobxien, Dick Cramer. Kieth Edger- ton. Arthur Cloee, Dyke Lnckett. Unr TToatnn Phil WaHar nl WiMi Baker. BhsehMs Havi Party The Bluebird class of the Newman Methodist Episcopal Sunday school had a party in the church parlors Wednesday evening. Games and mus ic merrily sped the hours, followed by refreshments. Those present were Bessie Besrss. Ruth Pratt, Mary Pol lock, Grace Presley. Margaret Peder- son. Margaret Rathbone. Estella Feldmaier, Luclle Garber, Helen El lis, Helen Pifield. TJlda Baxter. Dora Herman, Inga Krussel, Esther Gil- w, urvia siecKet, viara rtnips ana teacher, Mrs. VanLeuven. Home Missionary Society Meets Mrs. A. J. Green entertained the womans Home Missionary society of ' til Vmln AC 1? J.1...M.1. a V ; home on Jones creek Tuesday after noon. -"Our Work with the Mexl- ; cans and Spanish Speaking People" was the study topic under discussion. ' Mrs. Basler wss the leader. Logan r berry juice and cookies were served to the following: Mesdames M. C. ;Van Leuven, T. B. Cornell. A. J. , Green, C. G. Gillette, M. C. H. Dsy. Booth, Rees, C. C. Presley. H. H. Basler, A. B. Pratt, Miss Ivah Day. O. E. S. Meeting The Eastern Star met Wednesday evening. A "business session convened with Initiation. At the adjournment a social hour was In order with re freshments of apple-nut salad, wa fers, strawberry ice-cream, cake and cocoa. The color scheme was pink and white. Over 100 were served. Pathfinder Entertained The Pathfinder girls of the Bap tist Sunday school were entertained in the church parlors Wednesday ev ening by Misses Lola Lewis and Ina Akin. At 8 o'clock a delicious mip per was served to the following: Misses Viola Walton. Ruth finrham. Olive Lester, Gertrude Kerley. Cath erine Wayne, Mildred Shepard, Inez Applegate, Irene Anderson, Leona Duncan, Thelma and Ileoe Robinson and Pearl Youngblood. Later in the evening Mr. Hackett's class of boys were invited to spend the evening ' with the young ladies, Music, games and refreshments filled a most de lightful evening. Birthday Surprise Relatives and friends of Mrs. A. H. Loxter and Maria Kemp most pleas antly surprised them on Wednesday May 16, the occasion being the 74th birthday of both ladies. Refresh ments and tokens of esteem were brought by the guests who were: Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Boyd and daugh ter of Medford, Mrs. A. L. Vronman of Medford, Mrs.' F. Randall, of Los Angeles, Mr. and Mrs. John Dlebler, of Portland, and Mrs. J. C. Mattlson and daughter, Mrs. C. A. Kriikson Mrs. E. G. Harris and Miss Cells Doerner, of this city. Ou-lotla Wiseman Has Rlrthdav Last Sunday Mr. and Mrs. George SI over entertained at 6 o'clock din ner in honor of their granddaughter, Carlotta Wiseman, whose birthday occurred on that day. The table was charmingly decorated with pink car nations and ribbon streamers. After the delicious meal the entire party attended the Y. M. C. A. rally In the opera house. The guests were: Miss es -Mildred Hamilton, Mildred Smith, Anna JTIelson and Amanda Steel. , ' l K. Has Sttrinl Time The Christian Endeavor society ot the Christian church met In the church parlors Wednesday evening for a business aM social time. The following officer- were elected: Haxel Barrow, predent; Raymond tth rop, vice president; Essie Nipper, secretary; Ella Wooldrldge, treasur er. A variety of games. Including a peanut contest, were enjoyed by all. lemonade and cake were served. TKvA-YiK-Plie"Ouh Rntertslned Monday afternoon Mrs. B. U Moon entertained the "Do-Aa-You-Please" club at hTr home on Seventh street. Sewing snd social chat pleasantly passed the afterrioon hours. Straw berry short-cake was served. Those present were Mesdames O. H. Ber nard. Eclus Polluck. - Geo. Calhoun, Ben Offlns. J. D. Pry, Tom Pry, Geo. Coffenberry. snd Mrs. Moon. Boys Kntertala The boys cooking class entertained at a tve-cooree dinner in the high school dining room Tuesday even ing. The color scheme wss gold snd green. The boys prepared and served the meal. The waiters were George Rid dle and Stanley Summers. Those as sisting in the kitchen were Paul Day and Eart Pittenger. The guests were Misses Crellln. Bridges. Cox. Turner, White. Penn and Parker, Mrs. Uv- tngston, Mr. snd Mrs. Wardrip and Mr. Hull. t - Mrs. Cornell Surprised Members of the needlework de partment of the Society of Arts and Crafts gave Mrs. A. B. Cornell a sur prise visit Mondsy afternoon, her 25th wedding anniversary, present ing her with a handsome traveling nag. The ladies brought with them light refreshments which were served during the afternoon. Those pres ent were Mesdames By water, Pres ley, Macy, Livingston, H. K. Clark, Fred Smith; Misses Prndence Par dee and Lulu Benedict. At the Churches Bethany lYeohytrrlim Church Morning service at 11 a. m., ser mon, "Sunrise on Penuel." Sunday school at 10 a. nt. Christian En deavor at T p. in., Mildred Dawktns leader. There will be no evening service on account of the union ser vice at the Baptist church. A cor dial Invitation to you for the morn ing .service. U Myron Booxer, minister. Baptist (tiurrh "Mothers' Day" will be observed today. Special music at both Sun day school, and morning service suit able to the occasion. Anthem by choir. Duet by Mr. Klrker and Miss Millie Drake. B, Y. P. C. devotion at at 7 p. m., Stanley 8ummera, pre Ident. ' The uicalaureate sermon by Rev. U Myron Hooter will be delivered at 8 o'clock. In which other churches will unite. A kindly welcome to all. 8. A. Douglas, pastor. A Curiosity About Eclipses. The average mnuU-r of total ami partial ecliscs lu any one year is f.i'ir. the maximum seven an.! the uiin'.uiuiu two. There is nothing really invr.i.ai In this except the fact tliui wiio.e ouiv two occur they are uiwuv.t Imili uf the sun. There are more solar (bun i.;;mr eclipses, but the huh. - wu.ii larger than the earth or m tin shadow tcrminuun at . nt n-l i visible only uimig n 'niirm, i.:nv while the lunar oWmillnii Is queutly vNII.ie over half n ihi'Iiiimi. RUTH LAW. America's Champion Aviator, Who Has Offered to Fly For Old Glory. ill jit ry'VeS Photo by American Pros Amuiatlon. Christian Church Bttle school. 1:45. E. C. Macy. superintendent. Service It; Ser mon - 11:30. subject. "The Risen Savior"; Communion 1!; Jun ior C. E. S; Senior C. E. 6:45. This church unites In the evening with the Baptist church where the baccalaureate sermon will be given, A cordial welcome to all. J. H. Harmon, minister .Newman M. K. Church Preaching by the pastor at 1 1 a. m. Topic. 'The Solidarity of Humanity and the Kingdom of God." . The choir is charge of J. S. Mac Murray will render special musical numbers. Anthem. "Mighty God,' and a solo, "A Dream of Paradise," Mrs. A. Brunken. The evening preaching service will be dismissed for the baccalaureate services at the Baptist church. Epworth and Intermediate Leagues will meet at 7 p. m. as usual. Sunday school at 10 a. m., Sam H Baker, superintendent. Melville T. Wire, pastor. tlrM Church of Christ Scientist Christian Science services are held every Sunday, in the W. O. W, hall, at II a. m. Wednesday evening meet ings at 8 o'clock. The subject for to day is "Soul and Body." The read ing room open dally from 2 to 4 p. m. except Sunday. The public Is cordially invited to attend the ser vices and to visit the reading room. Sacrifice Unrscognixad. "!oine n' oui' r -atertt aaerlnVea bring us little cir lit." "That's rllit." re lleil Senutor Sor ghum. "When i suppress my natural inclination to arise and waste time In speechiuakliii: nobody ever takes me by the limn I nml roiigratulHtes me." Washington Ktar. Supplanted. "What lias become of the old fash ioned iKililliol boss who uNod to sit bac' and put H.'ple Info officer "lie has retired.- said Senator Sor ghum, "to make way for the man of dominating personality who Insists on putting himself Into oH)'e."-Wablug ton Star Thair Quarrel. Mrs. Dasher No. dear, ynu really must not Invite the I'uiiniucs and the Jeromes for the same evenine. The two families don't speak. Dasher Fell out over ibe children, I presume. Mrs. Dasher No; their cooks quarreled. Life. Vary Tailing. "Your friend Mrs. Gmldy has rather a downright manner, husn't she?" "I must kuv she has some telling ways."-Balllniore American. Ro not Jhdge of the ablp while it Is on the stoeks. -ltalian Proverb. Neatly printed stationery at the Courier office. I Gc4dsa West Coffee I DIAMOND TIRES MORS MILHS FOR UffiS MONEY DIAMOMD TUBES Will outlast several casings We prefer selling Diamond tires because they Are better Grants Pass Hardware At yur serrlse CHAUTAUQUA BRINGS Hon. Geo. A. Carlson Colorado' Dntinguuhed "Fighting Governor'' "The Heney of Colorado" Lecturing on "The Price of Progress" Lyric Glee Club Four Crackerjack Singing Boys Military Girls' Company Six Happy, Snappy Musical Girls Gratis' Alpine Yodlers w A Breath from the Swiss Alps The Royal Venetian Band Joseph Lo Zito, Director Mary Adel Hays, Soloist An Unrivalled Chautauqua Offering Grants Pass ClAOTAOQiA HAY 31, JUNE 1, 2, 3,4, 5 CLIMATE AND COMPLEXION! Are Americans Destinsd to Bteome a Race of BrunsttesT That toe coming Anicrlcsu race Is destined to be a brunette typo nml not because of the Itnmlicmtlou of durk races, but In oucdlcnco to a uatursl law was a prediction msdo lu oue of bis recent Grcshsm lectures in London by Dr. Harry Campbell, tie pointed cut that each nice and stitiruce tends to adapt itself to the particular region of the esrth which It Inhabits throuKh numerous generations. Dsrk skinned peoples thrive In wnrm cllinutes snd die out Id cold. The blond rm e lind Its origin In the cold northwest uf Kuroe. where u plentiful supply of pigment In the sklu Is not uccessnry to protect the body from the actinic rays of the suu, aud where, s white sklu favor retention of body beat. This blond race has dominated the world, successive swarms migrating southward snd east ward and taking Inrgo part In found ing the clvtllmlour of Ureece and Borne, India and Egypt Rut owing to their Inability to survive lu a latitude far south of their natural xuue they have gradually died out and left no descendants, Even after so short s iwriod ss thir teen generations the Inhabitants of the southern ststea nf A merles are darker tbsn those of the northern states. In process of time the blond type will die out in the United 8tetos.-New York World. A Short Story. . "What seems lo lio I lie mailer wlili him?" nshud the doctor, approaching the bedside of the man who lay swutlf ud In bands gen. , "lie found the gas leak," briefly ex plained the nurse. London Tlt-lllls. A classified ad will give rssutta. the Courier. Fill In Picture Puzzle No. 19 m mm t w 111 11 ri h mi a,-'f main a. 7" m i am 5Ep i 65- Mia IT ;ja is. 4 4 5 4' 1?, 2i I? THh, owl that you drew lu your last picture lis. queer looking hasn't It. ohlldrtnT It also Is called n wise ol,i bird. Isn't It? Now, chlldrsn have . rUu ,Vr frmT ,!""', c,m"" 1rilw """ ' the most Impor. tant maihlns used by farmers. Clnelnnntu. the arent Itoman nonnusror, after beating all his foes, went back to the peaceful oeciipntlnn of cultivating th soil Btart your pencil at No. I, draw a line lo I, I and 4 snd see what you will set! Moirntlmea this machine la opsrated by hand, sometimes by animals and sums, times by motor.