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About Medford mail tribune. (Medford, Or.) 1909-1989 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 9, 1916)
MEDKOUI) MAIL TMIUTNE. MKDFORD, ORECOX. SATl' K'DAV. DW'KMUKR 0. !91fi PAfiR TilREK The jubilee luncheon fciven by the ladies of tile Foreign Mi.sMonnry so ciety of tlie M. K. eliureli 1.1st Mon day nijjlit was enjoyed by over .100 people. The eommiltee to whom they are indebted I'or'tlie affair consih-ti'd of .Misdnnics l.invton, Conklin, l'nl lner, Whillnek, l'liippii and Duron. The program, tinder the supervision of Mrs. Forest Kdniends, was splen did. Jliss Julia Fielder pave nil in iuiostintr review of the first day of the general exeeutive session. Sec ond year jubilee honors were con f erred mi ten members by .Mrs. J. K. Hillings, district eorrespondinjf sec retary. Seven standard bearers jjuvo the jubilee hymn in pantomime, while Mrs. llovious sail it, aeeom panied by Miss Swindler. Kvery one was delighted ivitli - their excellent work.' Miss Mary T inker, assisted by several younir people, yave a demon stration of the missionary work in India: Mrs. II. K. I'hipps gave n talk on Chandhii movement ; Mosdumes Manning and I'ower eaeh spoke on li'e missionary themes. a A lnrtre del egation of ladies from Ashland were in attendanee. Wc will have a municipal Christ mas tree this year. The plan of hav ing an outdoor celebration of this great feast of all the year was intro- spread to all parts of the country, jii'owint;' in popularity eaeh year. The .first one in Oregon was held in Med ford last year. A hean'ifiil tree was plneed on the lawn of ' the library park. It was decorated and illum inated. The school children sail? hymns and enrols, and each received n candy enne and an orange. About fifty dinner baskets were distributed to the needy. The tree was allowed to stand till after New Years and was illuminated each niht. The school children have',, buen praet icinj"siVi7'tniifl ! VpTfni'nij'of scohol for the exercises this year, and the tree, under the mnnntjenieiit of C K. Gales, will he even renter success than last. , A number of tiirl.-. of the Preshy terian church, under the leadership of Mrs. 1'.. A. Welch, met at the borne of Miss Dorothy Tborne Mon day evening . The e,irls spent n very enjoyable evening, making plans for the winter. Tn January they are planning on (riving nn entertainment. The next mcclintr will be at the home of Miss Ksther Warner. Those pres ent were: Mrs. K. A. Welch, Misses Esther Warner," Jeannetle Patterson. Hazel Antic, Florence Bain, Daisy lSain, Mildred Wicks, Phyllis Roll cits, Frances Perry, Mercedes llnr- her, Frances Haeon, Vera I.nu and Dorothy '1 borne. Sunday afternoon, December 3, at the home of Mr. and Mis. W. S. ICnt ori, lih'2 A street, A-lilnnd, their daughter, Miss Knid, was united ill nianiaec lo liov Svfeit . of North Yakima, Wash., by the Hov. Millinuer of the ('nristiun church. Kalph Sy- fori, brother of the groom, was best man. Miss I.ala Ooraunon, a uiil hood chum, r.tli'iiilcd the bride. Only ll few relatives and friends were jiresent : Mr. and .Mrs. Syt'crt. John, Den, Norma. Hazel anil Saniniie Sy fort. Mr. and Mr. W. S. Knton, Miss Hazel Katon, Mrs. John Diaskc, Miss Nellie lioborts, Orval Settles, all of Ashland. Mrs. Corning Kenly entertained Thursdav nfleriioon jn honor of the birthdav of her little son, Farwell Kenly. The chililren spent a very iollv afternoon plnyine frames, alter which refreshments were served. The little cue-Is present were: Knth llowne, Itaibnra Cowles, Durham Owens, Florence Pntlcr, Muriel Sehuchard. Fail Sciim-hard, Peci:v Hamiil, Corlie Pie-I"ii, Max Mnnuor. Hoxanna Iiuhl, Sandy and lirnce (iuthrie. Mrs. (I. I'.lmcr Hi own, a prominent club woman of Spokane, is vistlmir her lin-hand s people. Mr. and Mrs 0. W. Drown and K. M. Drown of (lit! F.nst Main street. Mrs. Drown was chairman of the arts and crafts com lnittce of the Washington State Fed rratiou of Women's Clubs for two vears. Miss Dorothy Wicks will nrrivr from San Francisco the first of the week to -iieiifl.-the holiday with her parents Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Wicks. The ('ills' Thursday Dridiro cltil was entertained at the home of Miss Kern Hutchinson, on South Oranirc ttiect, Thursday altcniuoll. Tho high school orchestra, under the direction of .Miss Ellcno French, supervisor of music, madu Its initial appearance In concert nt the IiIkIi At the mectinsr of the Parent & The "Twice Five" club enjoyed ft Teachers' council Tuesday several ; pleasant afternoon w ith Mrs. II. K. matters of business were disposed of j llanua nt Jacksonville Wednesday and the subject of lectures for the afternoon. A two-course luncheon coining year discussed, Mr. Hillis was served. Thosu present were: reported that .Mr. De Husk of tbej.Mrs. P. S. Dandy nit Mrs. Hoss university would be here in January ('line of Central Point, Mrs. F. I., probably three days ami would (live Ton Velle, Mrs. liov Smith, Mrs. a lecture lit that time. It was de- Watson Caudill and Mrs. J. J. Wells cided to try and make ai'raiis-cinents of Jacksonville, nnd Mrs. Charles One of the most successful diiuees yet Riven was the Modford nluiimi 'prom' nt the armory last Saturday nil-lit. The (lance wns y-iven in bonori of Conch Ktnm mid the football 1 """ ""-1 the iiinveisiiy t players who have worked so i1iliifentlyjcl,CBtl'a " of over twenty pieces u .., and have won t ie chimin onsh u r, ' for the Fiuley wild life pictures, which are to be shown in firunts Pass and Ashland, to secure Mr. Church ill, state superintendent, to talk on the county unit, and Alan Faton of dis the pruc- southern Orejron. The dancing was enjoyed by about seventy-five cou ples, the music hemp furnished by l.eitih Swiuson, piano; Glenn Allen, traps; Herbert Altord, banjo; Carter Drundon, xylophone. Clever little programs in red und black with the names of the members of the team and all the scores of the season on them were given as souvenirs. The walls were decorated with cartoons of the different members of the squad. Features of the evening were speeches by Conch Khun on the de velonineut of the Medford team anil diorl talks of enthusiasm were given ."c lril by X. Ciilboun, 1). Juincs, W. II. (lore nnd A. J. Vance. The pntroncsscs were: Mrs. F. W. Thorne, Mrs. W. II. Gore, Mrs. F.. P.. Piekel, Mrs. A. J. Vance and Mis. D. 15. Drown. Al the last regular 'meeting of the Greater Medford club u resolution wast adopted lo assist the band con certs by asking each member to be come responsible for two tickets, either paying for them or selling them. The band was financed through the efforts of the club and u donation bv the city. Mr. llowlnnd has made nn excellent showing under adverse conditions. The open-air onccrts in the park during the sum mer were enjoyed by all.- On many other occasions the hand has proven of the greatest assistance nnd al ways accommodating. We need the band and must support it. The ser ies of five concerts for $1 will be very cheap at that price, considering the program furnished. There is very little promised at the thentor tliis winter beyond moving pictures, so the concerts will be n welcome change. Let all show their loyalty to Medford by supporting the band. Re member, the tirst concert will be Monday night, December H. ago. This young organization was enthusiastically received by a well filled bouse. ' lJesides the regular orchestra part, the trios und duets deservo special mention. Iluth Camp bell, Master Itlley Davis and Francos Nell in solo numbers showed much ability and careful training, ltollle Petty in a cornet aolo was well re ceived. iNana Seely sang "O Dry Those Tears" with much feeling. Miss Seely also presided at tho piano throughout the evening. Orchestra ''Success" Orchestra "Zouaves" ".Miitinco" Violin solo, "Scenes That Aro Brightest" .... Wallace Frances Xtiil Trio, violin, clarinet, piano, "Dying Poet" Ciottschalk Hutll Campbell, James Francis, Nana Seely Orchestra "Charge of tho Lancers" Violin solo. "Melsterslnger".. Wagner . Illlep Davis Trio, violin, cello, piano, "Cuva- tlna" Karf Frances, Nydah and Mildred Neil Orchestra "Sweet Memories" Vocal solo, "O Dry'Those Tears".... ,...I)el Riego Nana Seely Violin obllgnto by Iluth Campbell Cornet solo, "Serenade" Schubert rtollie Petty Orchestra "Under the Stars and Stripes" Violin solo, "Souvenir" Drain Until Campbell Sextette, "Dallaby" Ilrahms Meryl Davis, Fern Wing, Laura Fouts Myrtle Purkeypile, Helen King Eunice McLaughlin Orchestra '. "The Specialist" Orchestra "Uncle Sammy" Judge and Mrs. F. 1,. Toil Velle en tertaincd with a turki-v dinner Tues- Hunsuu of Medford. Mis. Fred J. Wied nnd little son of Jefferson, Or., departed for her home Friday morning after a month's visit with her sister. Mrs. Laura M. West, of North Hurtlctt street. Mrs. Wied is enthusiastic over the scenic, social mid climatic conditions of our valley as compared wiili those of her day evening, the guests being Dr. and , home community and hopes in the not jMis. J. W. Ifohinson and Mr. and I distant future to return to Medford I Mrs. II. K. Huiinn. . .'to reside periuaitciitly. This evening at 8 o'clock Dr. Dates will lecture at the public library on "Finding the Play." AM clubs and societies which contemplate putting on plays during the winter and all committees selecting plays for the Drama league monthly meetings will find this lecture very helpful. The lecture is free anil the public is cor dially invited, whether members or not. Mrs. Fred Hopkins entertained the Colony club at her home Tuesday af ternoon. Fifty cents was paid by each guest, the proceeds going for the benefit of the lied Cross society. The afternoon was spent with needlework and conversation. licfrcshmcnis were served. Mrs. Frank CI. Owen left Wednes day for a week's trip in Portland. There will be a meeting of the ex ecutive committee of the High School Parent -Teacher circle next Wednes day, December J'l, at 4 o'clock p. m In the high school building. There are several mutters of business to bo considered and it is very important that the chairman of each committee and all of the officers be present at this meeting. Mr. nnd Mis. John Wesleilund of the llot'.d Holland returned Wednes day from u week's visit in Portland, where they attended the atiiiiiai ! meeting of the State Hotel-Keepers. ! : Judge and Mrs. F. I.. Ton Velle eu- tertaincd County Commissioners jl.ccvir and Madden with dinner on j Wednesday. I (Continued on Page Five.) 1 The high school orchestra, under the direction of Miss Eilene French, supervisor of music, made its initial appearance in concert Friday even ing nt tho high school building. The orchestra consists of over twenty pieces and was organized about two months ngo. The voung organization was enthusiaslicnlly received by a well-filled house. ' Hesides the regu lar orchestra part, the trios nnd duets deserve special mention. Iluth Campbell, Master Uiley Davis and Francis Neil in solo numbers showed much ability nnd careful training. Itollie Petty in n solo number was well received. Nana Sccley sang "O, Dry Those Tears." with much feel ing. Miss Sccley also presided nt the piano throughout the evening. At the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Xann of Central Point, Thursday evening, their daughter, Miss Mabel Xann, became the. bride of W. It. Keizur of Bend, Or. The wedding was a quiet one and came ns n surprise to all their friends. Doth young people are well known in this county, having been raised here. Mr. and Mrs. Keizur left Friday for Bond, where Mr. Keizur has a position with lms Dennett in bis grocery store. S. V. Heckwith will give a reading of Stephen Phillips' "Paola and Frnncescn" nt tin- public library on Monday evening at 8 o'clock under the auspices of the Medford Drama league. All members of the league are urged to attend the meeting. The Missionary society of the Presbyterian chiirch will meet Tues day afternoon at tlie home of Mi's. II. G. Wortmnn on South Oakdale. Mrs. Torney will have charge of the program. The Lady Klks entertained Friday afternoon at the Klks' club. The hostesses were: Mrs. It. W. (In-gory, chairman; Mrs. Carl lleilhronncrT Mrs. Court Hall, Mrs. O. 1!. C. Grow nnd Mrs. Illnkelv. ' The Needlework club of Ccntial Point was entertained by the Needle work club of Gold Hill Thursday. Mis. W. H. McGowan of Medford was n guest of the club. - Mrs. Kmmn Young of Spokane ar rived in Medford Friday evening and will spend the Christmas holidays with Mr. and Mrs. Al Hagen and family. Mrs. Myron Grover of Hilt. Cel., is the guest of Mrs. John Wilkinson at her home on South Newtown. Mr. nnd Mrs. Clarence Ilciimes of Portland are tisiting friends and iclutivys in the city. Two niusicnles by pupils of Fred Altoti Knight, assisted by Miss licss Bryan, Edward Charles" Hoot and Bliss Heine, will he given in the First Presbylcrinn church chapel Friday evening, J)eecmber If), nt H o'clock, nnd Saturday afternoon, December Hi. at 3 o'clock. K The five composi tions by Mr. Haight on the program for Saturday should prove an inter esting feature. Both miisu-nles will be open to the public. The following persons will participate: Misses Elizabeth Welch, K.ith Stoeckman, Loraine Stoll.e, Hester Wakefield. Harriet C'athcnrt, Mildred Xye, Loci Klum, Woodsum McDonald, Iiubertn Pierei), Josephine Koppes, Margaret Holnicr, Opal Stnc.ey, Margaret Eng lish, Gertrude Kt-hnlts, Bess Bryan, lean Loomis, Mida Mcintosh, Arlene lenc Xnrmnlc. Lucile Messner, liulh Allen, Kuth Stringer, Dorothea Car less, Wilhelmiua ltippoy, Eula Ben son, Jessie Stringer, Marie Britten, Ruth Xichols, Elsie Kitto, Grace Se pnlrtdn, Berniec Lewis, Opnl Cleni mens, Janice Bodge, Thelmu Gamin way, Dorothy Diamond, Violet Dnss. Edna Marquis, Doris Klcinhammer Helen Ad.-unson nnd Callic Vogeli; Messrs; ,. Hale, Edward C'artcart, Herbert llanis, liiehard Paine, John! Net), Dawd Wilcox, Carl (juneken busli, Moore Stewart, Ernest Harris, Holund Cnrless and Bliss Heine. ISfflSlI SOUTHERN OREGON'S GREATEST PLACE OF AMUSEMENT PERFORMANCES ONLY PERFORMANCES ONLY Thurs. Matinee 2:15 Sharp Wednesday Thursday Nights and Thursday Matinee December 13-14 D. W. Griffith's Colossal Spectacle Wed.-Thur.Eve 8:15 Sharp INTOLERANCE Direct From 8 Weeks at the Columbia Theatre San Francisco H ML iwr-4t ? 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Fried I'otatoes i Toast or Biscuit or- Hot Cakes Coffee or Milk i Stewed Prunes or Baked Apple 40c Sliced Orange Oat Meal I Poached Ebss on Toast I Krled Potatoes , Toast or Ilisrults ; Coffe or Milk Stewed I'runes or Baked Apple WK AI-SO HKRVK MKIK HANTS' IA'.VCII ic 30-Grand Symphony Orchestra-30 Formerly Known as the "Mother and The Law" You will not see another "Birth of a Nation," as the New York Herald says: "The Birth of a Nation is to "In tolerance" what the old one-reel motion picture is to the present-day feature: Walter Anthony in the Ean Francisco Chronicle: "),irin;r iiiiiiKinati'iM of (IriH'ith soars to riotous limils. N'ou meekly bow to tlie during and vision of tlie man who eoin-eived it. There is a grandeur which in nature takes I he breath away a glimpse, at Niag ara, a sight of the Yellowstone Canyon or the Canyon he be- Thoraas Nunan in the San Francisco Examiner: " ' I ntoleraneii' is it bewildering; spectacle. Throngs marvel at new (IriH'ith production. 'Intol erance' looms so big and so meaningful that 'The Clansman' is not in its class." New York Times: "The verdict 'Intolerance' rentiers in the contro versy concerning its maker is that he is a real wizard of the lens and screen. The stupendousness of its panoramas, the grouping and the handling of its great masses of players, make it an impressive spec tacle. Is worth going miles to see." n of the Colorado is likely, f'm told, to stun holder to tears or silence, or both. There is souk thing of that finality in 'Intolerance'." Mail Orders Now Box Office Sale Monday 10 A. M. Price, Evenings Lower Floor, $1.00 Box Seats, $1.50. Balcony, first 4 rows, 75c; next 4, 50c; balance, 25c. Thursday Matinee Lower Floor, 75c. Box Seats, $1.00. Balcony, first 8 rows, 50c; balance 25c. NOTE CHILDREN IN ARMS NOT ADMITTED E