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MEDFORD MAIL TRIBUNE, MEDFORD, OKFlOX, SATURDAY, DKCKMF.KR Ifi, lOlfi
Tlie one bin social event of tlie hol-M A number of high school students
lay season will occur Christmas and members of the local alumni
light, w hen the alumni annual Christ-1 gathered at Hrown's Friday night and
uas ball takes place at the Katator- I participated in n novelty candy dance
urn. A!tlioiif.'li over a week will
lapse before Christinas, every one is
Honking forward to this notable affair
Mitli no end ill' anticipation. The nl-
iiiuiii are striving diligently to pre
uire lor the comfort and pleasure of
the many guests who will attend. No
plains will be spared to assure the
j-ompletc succes sof this big annual
I'Vcnt. The large hall will be eoui-
iiletelv transformed by a beautiful
ind uninue scheme of decoration,
Vvhich will carry out the holiday nt
liiospheie in every detail. A large or
chestra will supply the latest in live
ly dance music for a diversified pro
gram of twenty dances. Clever pro
grams, novel effects, an excellent
floor and plenty of punch will com
bine in showing the guests a royal
Time. The invitation committee will
Jinvo the invitations ready for mail
jug the first of the week. All alumni
i-ollege and high school students and
ii limited number of outsiders will bo
invited.
j The Roosevelt I'arent-Teacher cir
cle met Friday afternoon. The chil
dren of Miss Do Yore's room sang
wo songs and Jlnrvel Williams of the
mirth grade played u violin solo, as
nmg numbers. Mr. llillis ad-
ilressod the circle, the subject being:
''Saving Time and Testing for Kf-
11 wo
IP
ting
tl'iciency." He spoke of time saved to
I the child by the system of promotion
whereby u child may be advanced ns
rapidly us his mental' capacity will
warrant; also of the saving of time
'by the diminution of subject matter
which hears no vital import to the fu
ture life of the' child, and of the
broader treatment of texts whereby
the aim of study is not what is it?
'hut what ol it? Following this, the
j method of testing and keeping track
of the progress of the work was out-'
Mined. Graphs of the tests in arith-
. luetic and spelling based on the Itus
iscll 1 Sage ..i'liinulution tests were
tslinwn and the progress in efficiency
proved gratifying to the parents. Mrs-.
Heme entertained with two readings,
lind an article by Mrs. Stoner, read
tiy Jirs. Wince, closed the program.
The Alpha Delta class of the Chris
tian church met with Mrs. G. II.'
AVest at her home on West Second
street Thursday afternoon. The host
ess' rooms were very prettily deeornt-
il with Cliristnins greenery, hollv
and mistletoe. A number of selec
tions on u Victrolu was very much
enjoyed. Mrs. West was assisted in
erving bv Mrs. lien Garnett, Mrs.
'Jonas Wold and Mrs. 13. L. Vnn Oil
ier. The January meeting will be
held at the home of Mrs. E. E. Ends,
-ti South Ornn&8 street, at which
time an interesting program will be
given.
The rnrent-Teaclicr circle of the
; Washington school held their regular
December meeting at the school
building Friday afternoon, with about
forty present. The subject for the
afternoon was "Keligion and Moral
ity in the Public Schools." Very in
teresting papers and talks were given
on the subject by Dr. J. Lawrence
Hill, Professor Cramer and Hcv.
Caislens. In the absence of Mis.
Meal's, the president, Mrs. Iloos pre
sided over the meeting.
nt which I.ulher Deuel und Leon
Speck were hosts. The novelty ef
fect came in the manner of distribu
tion of a number of large boxes of
candy and a Christinas stick weigh
ing twelve pounds. On the 'dance
floor were painted a number of cir
cles, each bearing a number. When
the whistle was blown each lady oc
cupied a circle, the wheel bearing
corresponding numbers was given a
whirl and the bolder of the luckv
number received as prize a box of
candy. This affair was the first of
a series of novelty dances to be
given by high school students und
alumni during the holiday sejisoa
The regular monthly meeting of
the members of the Drama league
was held last evening nt the public
library. Stephen Phillips' "Paola
nnd Frances" was read by S. V.
Beckwith. The play is a charming
romantic tale of love and honor, told
in most beautiful phrasing.' Mr.
Heck wi.ti possesses a pleasing, sym
pathetic voice and showed a keen an
preciation of the dramatic feeling of
the play. His splendid interpretation
held the fascinated attention of the
audience from the first word to the
very last. Those, who were not thero
missed one of the finest readings
that lias ever been given iu Medford,
Teh High School
iivlc will bave fit
Parciit-Teachcr
A meeting of the alumni was held
ut the Hotel. Medford Monduy even
ing for. the purpose- . of . discussing
and making readv for the annual
Christmas. t was decided, to stage
the affair on Christmas night, De
cember 23, which falls on Monday
The large hall of the Nntatormni has
been engaged fof the 'affair and no
details will be overlooked in an en
deavor to make riiis affair the. crown
ing success of the social season. -The
invitation lists Wvo been carefully
gone over, and .will bo ready for , mnilj-
mg by the- first- lif the week.
The reguluf business 'meeting of
the Eastern Star was held Wednes
day evening at the Masonic hall. Dur
ing the business sessiou the following
otlicers .were elected: Mrs. O'Brian
worthy matron; Mrs. 0. C. Boggs, as
sociate matron; J. A. Perry, .worthy
patron; Mrs. Ben Garnett, conduc
tress; Mrs. 1?. W. Stearns, associate
conductress; Mrs. Witte,. secretary
Mrs. Strang, treasurer. After the
business meeting a social time was
enjoyed, refreshments being served
by the committee in charge
An informal social gathering will
be held at the St. Mark's lin-ll this
evening at 8:30. All members and
friends of the Episuopal church are
invited to be present to meet Rev
Walter T. Sumner, bishop of Oregon
who is in Medford for the dedication
services of the new St. Mark's
church.
A verv pleasant affnir was bold at
the L. 0. 0. M. hall Tuesday night
Ashland and Medford lodges holding
joint initiation. The hall was prct
tily decorated, adding much to the
occasion. Light lunch was served
nnd dancing was enjoved by all
'
Charles S. Kewhall cutertaiucd at
dinner Friday evening at his rnnch
home. The following guests were in-
vitod: M!r. and Mrs1. Lincoln M.
Friday evening a very interesting
time was bad by the Epwortb league
at the Methodist church. As a result
of a membership contest the whites,
under the uble direction of Dean Car
der, gave u very enjoyable program,
which consisted of: Tableau, "Events
in American History"; solo, "Xep
tune," Dean Carder, in costume;
banjo duet, Bliss Heine und Nolo
Lindey; solo,. Eunice Brandon; ukc
lelc duet, Misses Eilene French and
Norma Hnrbcc; recitation, "The Pho
nograph," Glenn Conwell; song, "0,
Dear Me," Uy octette; address, Dr.
Rollins. After the program various
games were player and refreshments
served in the social hall.
The plans for a municipal Christ
mas tree were completed Thursduy
evening when the committee in charge
met nt the Hotel Mcdtord. lt'was
decided to have the tree Saturday
night, December 23: A large tree
will be placed on the luwn ot the lib
rary park und will be decorated and
illuminated. The high school band
will play nnd the school children will
sing Christmas carols under the di
rection of . Miss French. Tuesday
will bo tag day and ladies will can
vass for free-will offerings to pay
for a treat which will bo given the
hildrcn.
'Stephen F. Smith and Miss Chris
tina L. lloefft of Eglc Point, were
united in inrringe ill the Presbyterian
church of this city Saturday even
ing, December !), at 8 o'clock, the Rev.
A. Hogg otticiating, using the bcau
tifnl nnd impressive ceremony of the
Presbyterian church. The wedding
was private and only a few friends
of the happy young couple witnessed
the ceremony.
V w
The Epwortb league of the Meth
odist church held their regular bus
iness meeting ut the church Tuesday
evening. Miss Edna Gore was elect
ed second vice-president, ns Miss
Annie Butemnn, the second vice
president, resigned. Hereafter a so
cial will be held in connection with
the business meeting the second
Tuesday, in every month.
The Wednesday Bridge club met!
with Miss Helen Dalit Wednesday afternoon.
' . . ".
Miss Gladys Nalwick leaves this
evening for un extended trip in the
east. ' "'
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DRAMA LEAGUE NOTES
The Missionary society of . the
Presbyterian church was pleased to
accept the hospitality of Mrs. (1. (I.
Gould last Tuesday afternoon. Mr..
F. S. Carpenter had charge of the
dcvotioiials. The program, which
proved .especially instructive and in
teresting, was presented, by Mrs. Tor-
ncy.' :.''
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The Pnrent Teacher Circle of the
Lincoln school' will hold their regular:
monthly business meeting at the
school building next Friday afternoon!
ot 3j30. A special Christmas pro-:
gram will be given iiT the different
rooms nnd the meeting will follow
the programs. A large attendance
of the parents is desired.
Mrs. Eva Morton has been at Ash
land the forepart of the week visiting
relatives and calling on old-time
friends.
' Mr. and Mrs. H. U. Lumsden enter
tained the Monday Evening club at
their home last Monday evening.
Mrs. Edwin Januey was hostess, to
the Girls' Bridgo club at her home
Thursday afternoon.
The W. C. T. U. met in regular ses
sion nt the public library Thursday
afternoon.
Jnp Andrews is in Ohio, where he
was called on account of illness.
Mrs. D. W. Luko entertained the
Monday club Monday afternoon.
Volumes XIX and XX of the Dratuu
League Series of Plays havo been
added to tho Drama league shelf in
the public library. Volunio XIX is
"Miil'vnluqua," by Brothers (juinter
ro, translated from the Spanish by
J. S. ' FasRett. The brothers are
chroniclers of the life of Andulusin.
"The- details lire of uniinpeachiihle
veracity, it is all palpably real."
Theso plays' have been translated into !
maiiy languages, but this is tho first
time they have been given to thoi
English reading public.
Volume XX, Washington Square
Plays, contains "The Clod," by E. L.
Beach, Jr.; "Helma'nnd Husband,"
by "Philip Moellcr; "Overtones," by
Alice Oerstenberg; "Eugenically
Speaking,' by Edward Goodman,
American. '
New members are coming into the
league every day. Membership iu tho
league entails no burdens or obliga
tions unless tlie member is willing to
tnko pint. Every member is invited
to assist in tho programs, but is at
perfect liberty to decline. The busi
ness of tlie eaguc is conducted by
the executive board and board of
directors and the work by committees
appointed. Members receive ' the
"Drama League Monthly," ... a , live
magazine Tilled with current news
nnd timely articles pertaining to the
1 rntiin. ....
The moutbly meetings for the
members' arc well attended; showing
the interest taken in the reading of
plays.
In a place where legitimate drama
comes so seldom, this fills a definite
need. ' Every drama deals with some
phase of life, tho one thing that in
tercstB people more thnn anything
else. Gossip is a jwrvcrtcd form of
this interest which ' is' universally
condemned.1 Why not indulge' this
tendency legitimately by reading and
discussing good plays? : '' '
Neighborhood circles or groups of
six congenial friends may meet one,
afternoon a iweek, read a play and
then discuss it over the cup of ufter
noon tea, spending the nftcrnoon
both pleasnriibly and profitably. The.
inevitable faney Work Will, of course,
be in evidence, I -' '
The Wednesday afternoon circle of
the Drama-league met with Mrs.'Geo,
B. Dean, rending one of BjornsenV
plays-V ......
Tho Colony club has taken up a
course in drama this winter. ' '
HOLLAND CAFE
Sunday Dinner
-RELISH.
Dlil Plcklos : Ripe Olives
- ' -- - ' ' " SOUP ' ' .
Chicken Gumbo with Okra."
a fish ,
Fillet Sole, Tartare Sauce.
' ; '' '' ROAST
Young Turkey. Sage Dressing with
Cranberry Sauce.
Prime Ribs of Beef au Jub.
: ' VEGETABLES.
Steamed Potato Mashed Potato
Fresh Spinach.
, , SALAD.
' Crab Salad.
' DKSBKRTS.
Kuglish Plum Pudding Pumpkin Pie
Mince Pie Apple Pio
Sunshine Cako.
DRINKS
- Cottee Tea Milk
IOc 40c
candy for sale Friday afternoon, De
comber -2, in the high school build
ing. The candy will In; made bv the
domestic science department and the
proceeds will be used to help buy uni-
liforms for the high school band. An
excellent program will be given at
;1 :30 by tlic'pupils, orchestra and
band. Those who have heard the
hand play feel deeply interested in
lliis work and it is hoK-d that all par
ents and friends of the school mav
hopcind generously.
Two very enjoyable musicales were
(liven rriduy evening, und Saturday
afternoon by pupils of Fred Alton
llaight in the chapel of the Presby
terian church. Miss Bess Bryan, Ed
ward Charles l out and Bliss Heine
H-Mvl.cd in the musicals.
' Mrs. C. R. Welsh and daughter.
Mis Mildred, of Oakland, Cal., are
csli home-made Corimiek, Mrs. Patterson, Miss Hub
bard, Leonard Carpenter, Alfred Car
penter, Mr. and Mrs Walter Bownc.
The Lady Elks will hold n luncheon
and card party on December 29 nt
the Elks temple at 1 :3(J o'clock. All
Lady Elks are urged to be present.
Those wishing to attend please notify
Mrs. Ous Newbury or Mrs. Jonas
Wold by December 22. .
Mrs. S. C. Hnninker has returned
to Ashland after visiiing her friend.
Mrs. Eva Morton, of Phoenix. She
expects to leave soon for her home
at Blv, Ore.
The Christian Endeavor society of
the Presbyterian church will give
social in the church this evening. A
Inrge crowd and a good time is an
ticipated.
t
Mr. nnd Mrs. Glenn Conwell were
(ending the holidays w ith Mr. and dinner guests of the Misses Zora and
Mrs! S. . Ilnllis
i Mr. and Mrs. .1. P. Mhurchill and
I'ercy W. Churchill of Vreka, Cal.,
have been spending die week here the
guest of Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Walthier.
Mrs. O. C. Bimgs entertained La
jiSaneiii club tin-, ntteraoon at her
ionic on South Outline .street.
I erna Onttm Thursday evening at
I their home on South Laurel street.
The Junior Shakespeare club met
with Miss Catherine Deuel Wednes
day evening.
Mrs. L. A. King spent Sunday in
Ashland with her daughter, Mrs. D.
M. Walt,
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