The Alpha Delta clus8 of the Chris
tian church met at the home of Mrs.
A. W. Walker on Smith King street
Thursday afternoon, March 13. Af
ter the meeting opened there beinj no
business to transact the meeting was
turned over to tile program commit
tee. Mrs. U. K. Tucker rendered a
piiino solii.
Mrs. Fred Mcur-s gnvo a very inter
esting talk on "Motherhood in the
Home." t was very much appreciat
ed us tile class is composed mostly of
young mothers.
Mrs. 1). Wood and Miss Florence
Craves gave n piano duet. .
The program was very interesting
and each number was enjoyed very
much.
Some time was spent in pleasant
conversation and the serving commit
tee which consisted of Airs. Newman,
Mrs. George Kads and Mrs. Skidmorc,
assisted by Mrs. A. W. Walker served
most, delicious refreshments. It be
ing a St. Patricks party the decora
. lions and refreshments were in keep
ing with the day.
There were twenty five present be
sides the babies. Those present were
Mrs. A. J. llanby, Mrs. Geo. Kads,
Mrs. Skid re, Mrs. Newman, Mrs.
IT. K. Tucker, Mrs. I,. J. KIwood, Mrs.
John Day, Mrs. A. II. Wessing, Mrs.
Watkins, Mrs. Marion Lance, Mrs.
Fred Mears, Mis. Hen Gumett, Mrs.
Gray, Mrs. J. T. Davis, Mrs. Hoy
Mimic, Mrs. A. F. Noth, Mrs. Frances
Fry, Mrs. G. S. Williams, Mrs. W, S.
Hiden, Mrs. O. Wood, Mrs. J. H. Hell
inger and Miss Florence Graves.
The Wednesday Study club will
have charge of the program for the
meeting of tho Drama League on
Monday evening, March 20. The club
. has selected Israel ZaugwiU's pluy,
"The Melting 1'ot."
The. cast of characters as filled by
members of the club is as follows:
The Uncle Metlul,. Mrs. K. X. War
ner; Kathleen, Mrs. W. M. VnnSeoyoe,
David, Mrs. Frederick Page; Pnppel-
meister, Mrs. H. W. Stearns; Quincy
. Dnvcnport, Mrs. l' G. Thayer; Baron,
Mrs. 10. S. Palmer; The Uaroness,
Mrs. (). C. Hoggs
A most, pleasing musical program
ol Kussian music will be given before
the Reading from 7:;i0 until 8 o'clock,
and suitable selections will be render
ed between the acts of the play. Mr.
J laic kindly furnishes the Yictroln for
the music and Miss Lacey will oper
ate it.
The following is the program:
Marche, Slave, Tschnikowsky, Pry-
ors Band.
Serenade Salet, Imperial Russian
Balalaika.
Song of India, Rinsky Korsakow,
Almiv'Gluck. K
Bright Shineth the Jluon, Fofk song,
Russian orchestra.
Chant Juis, Russian song, sung by
Sophie Braslaii.
Russian Fantiisie, cornet.
The Song of the Shepherd, sung by
Alma Gluck.
Russian Kossack. Victor orchestra
Chief among soeicfy events Friday
night-was the "America First" annual
Elks ball at the Klks Temple. Among
the greenery and patriotic decorations
whirled the gay dancers of about 250
An artificial moon was one of tht
main attractions during the evening
mid the hall was gracefully draped
with "Old Glory." In keeping with
St. Patrick day the, chandeliers and
a lattice terrace was gavly trimmed
with ivy nnd other greenery. By the
aid of electric fans the slurs and
stripes waved their colors and arous
ed American patriotism throughout
the evening. Hazclrigg's 7-picce or-
chest rn which was screened from view
by means of many ferns and palms
, lent gaiety to the event. Green punch
was nerved tlunng the evening
and at midnight ft buffet lunch
was tcrved. Before the lunch all
the lights ware turned off and the
moon with its soft glow and silk (lugs
waving, the orchestra struck the
chord of "The Star Spangled Ban
ner" and each American standing
joined in singing the chorus.
. The centerpiece for the "fables con
sisted of brightly colored cyclamen
and favors of carnations were given
to each lady while nmall silk flags
tied with green ribbon were given to
each gentleman.
In all, the event was one o? markd
distinction and one to be remembered
for many davs to conic.
A meeting of Reames Chapter was
held at the hall Wednesday evening.
After the business meeting and ini
tiation work a social was enjoyed.
Mrs. F. K. Merrick was chairman of
the social committee.
The Women of "Wood craft had a
very pleasant social at their hall
Tuesday evening.
A short, but very delightful pro
rnin was given as follows;
Piano duet, Neva Samuels nnd Lu-
eile Koontz.
Solo, Mrs. Bellinger.
Solo, Miss Fidelas Mornn.
Solo, Mr. 11. A. Cnnaday, accom
panied by Miss Ilael Messenger,
piano, and Herbert Williams, violin
obligato.
Following the program several in
teresting guessing contests were given
and jirizes for same were receiv
ed bv Mrs. Loder and Don Piatt.
Delicious refreshments were then
served.
The St. Patrick idea predominated
in the decorations, the tables being
attractively pretty with bunches of
carnations greenery and shamrocks.
Mr. and Mrs. Gus Samuels, Mrs. So-
liss, Mrs. Caniidiiy nnd Mrs. Sample
was tho coirtmittec in charge which
curried out the affair to a very suc
cessful finish.
Thursday. evening the Aetivo girls
class of the Methodist Sunday school
entertained the A. R. B. boys class of
the same Sunday school with a St.
Patrick's party in the league rooms
of the church. The room was prettily
decorated with ivy and ferns. A
merry evening was spent with games
ind guessing contests. The girls
served refreshments of green ice
cream and cake. The following were
present : Mrs. McNary, Misses May
Lindlcy, Alice Lyons, Julia Opp, Geor-
ia Williams, Bessie Jackson, Lucre-
tin Butemnn, Messrs. Norman Max
well, Joseph Batevnan, Lloyd Smith,
A still Raymond, Ralph Brandon
Harold Leonard, Arthur Hess, Mil-
burn Harvey, Harold Wiley, Edward
Haertle, Walter Wilson and Carl Mil
ler.
Mrs. J. T. Boardiunn, 205 Bartlett
street, was tendered n very pleasant
surprise Monday evening. 1 lie occas
ion was her birthday. A pleasant ev
ening was spent. Refreshments were
served by Mis. W. E. Norris, Mrs.
Harry Sbultz, nnd Mrs. Riley D. Hen
son. Those present were Mrs. John
A. Perl, Mrs. Elmer Wilson, Mrs. Lida
Meadows, Mrs. Ada M. Judson, Mrs.
W. E. Norris, Mrs. Robert L. Taylor,
Mrs. Riley D. Ilcnson, Mrs. John Hill
ings, Mrs. W. C. Rice, Adalinc, Franli
and Earl Bonrdmnn.
Thursday evening a delightful the
ater party was given at the Vining
theater at Ashland for Shnners nnd
their lady friends. About two hundr
ed members from Medford nnd Ash
land attended. A number of members
from Central Point, Jacksonville nnd
Grunts Pass were nlso present. After
the theater party a delicious super
was served at the Hotel Austin
Miss' Liinrn Gates was hostess on
Tuesday evening to the Sunday sshool
of the Presbvtcrian church. A theater
party was enjoyed after which the
iris went to the home of the hostess
where light refreshments were served
Those present were Mrs. E. A. Welch,
Misses Francis Pern', llnzel Antic,
Jcanettc Patterson, Dorothy Throne
Mercedes Barber and Laura Gates.
Mr. Reginald .11. Persons has re
turned to Seattle after a week spent
in the vallcv. Mr. Parsons will re
turn in May with Mrs. Parsons and
children and will spend the summer
at the llillcrest orchard.
The ladies of the. Bahtist church
will haVe their regular monthly so
cial on Tuesday, March 20th at the
home of Mrs. C. C. Johnson, 319 So
Grape street.
A most enjoyable event, of last eve
ning was the ball given by Mrs. Pat
terson and Mrs. Conroo Fiero at the
beautiful home of Mi's. Fiero in honor
of Mrs. Athcrton of Chicago.
Miss Laura Gates left Friday morn
ing for Eugene where she will visit
with Miss Marie Gates and George
Gates.
In compliment to Mrs. Athcrton of
Chicago, Mrs. Geo. II. Parsons gave
a reception at b.T home on llillcrest
road Wednesday afternoon.
'
Mrs. Coming Kcnlcy was hostess
at a very pretty tea last Saturday in
honor of Mrs. Athcrton of Chicago.
a
Mrs. Athcrton of Chicagi, who has
been the guest of her father, Mr.
David Coolidge, left today for her
home.
Mrs. L. A. Douglas and daughter,
Janet will leave Sunday morning for
four weeks visit . with relntives
Stockton, Cul.
t
Mr. R. T. Watkins of A-hlnnd is
visiting her son and family.
MEDFORD MATTJ TTITBTTNE,
In honor of Mi's. C. A. Knight who
leaves soon for New Jersey, the Nullo
Bridge eluh gnve u lelightful five
co ii res luncheon at the Hotel Medford
todav.
A colored scheme of green nnd gold
was carried out in tho table decora
tion, the centerpiece being a brass
bracket of greeu carnations. The fuv
ors were small green flags with the
harp of Erin on them. The guests
were: Mrs. C. A. Knight, Mi's. C. A
were: Mrs. C. A. Knight, Mrs. II. C.
G. Hiddell, Mrs. C. R. Hutchinson,
Mrs. M. Pnrdin, Mrs. F. G. Page, Mrs.
C. M. English, Mrs. T. E. Duinels and
Mrs. L. E. Wnkedniun. .
Monday at the Hotel Medford the
Monday Bridge club entertained at
a, bcautilully appointed luncheon
complimenting Mrs, C. A. Knight, n
member of the club, who leaves soon
for the east, Violets and daffndils
were used for table decorations. Aft
er luncheon, bridge, was plavcd at the
homo of Mrs. L. E. Wnkorninn. Those
present were Mrs. C. A. Knight, Mrs,
L; E. Wnkerman, Mrs. C. M; English,
Mrs. F. L. Page, Mrs. II.-U. Lumsden,
Mrs. D. W. Luke.
Wednesday afternoon the Progres
sive club were entertained by Mrs.
Kent and Mrs. English at the home
of Sirs. Kent on East Main street. A
pleasant afternoon was spent social
ly, guessing contest, also music on the
piano by Margaret English and Miss
W elcb. Delicious refreshments were
served by the hostess. The next
meeting of the club will be with Mrs.
Hull on West Palm, March28. All
members and triends are cordially in
vited.
The "Twice Five Cl'uli" of Jackson
ville met with Mrs. G. A. Gardner on
Wedneslay afternoon. After a de
light fill time spent in sewing nnd so
cial intercourse, a delicious two
course luncheon was served by the
hostess. The members present were:
Mrs. H. K. Iliinna, Mrs. W. Caudill
Mrs. F. h. Touvelle, Mrs. G. A. Gard
ner, Mrs. C. L. Hanson of Medford,
and Mrs. P. S. Pnndy of Central
Point. '
The Pnrenl-Tcachers circlo of th
Washington school will meet Friday
nttenioon, March 2H. Every member
is urged to be present mid bring a
friend, as this meeting is the first
since the campaign began, to double
our membership. Thjs will be "Teach
er's Day," and a splendid program
has becn'prepared for the occasion.
Tho social committee of Olive Rc
bekah lodge desires a good attend
ance next Tuesday evening March 20.
They arc planning a good program
and every lady is asked to bring n
box lunch for two and as many as can
are requested to eomc in an old style
dress.
Mr. David Coolidge entertained last
Saturday evening with a delightful
dancing party at his country home, in
honor of bis daughter, Mrs. Athcrton
of Chicago.
A very pretty arranged affair of
Thursday was the ten given by Mrs.
Alice Scudilcr nt her home on Heddy
avenue in honor of her bouse guests,
.Mrs. Barrett and Miss Barrett of
Chicago.
Miss Mahlc Gould of Mayton, Cnl.,
is visiting her sisters the Misses Al
ma and Pearl Gould. Miss Gould will
leave soon for Portland whero she
will take special work in music,
Mrs. Ralph Tcrrill was hostess Jo
tho Wednesday liridgc club at her
home on Ross Court, Tucsray after
noon.
Mrs. C. C. Van Scovoc entertained
the I,e Samcili at her Inane on South
Orange street this afternoon.
Mrs. Barrett and Miss Barrett, of
Chicago are guests oil Mrs. Alice
Scudder at her home on licdily nvc.
The Girl's Tuesday Bridge club met
with Miss Fern Hutchinson Thursday
afternoon.
Mrs. Jap Andrews was hostess to
th" Nullo Bridge club at her home on
Thursdav afternoon.
Miss Flora Welch was hostess to
the High Jinks club at her home
Thursday evening.
Mr. and Mrs. Vilas Bckwith en
tertained friends at dinner Friday
evening.
" '
Mrs. H. Eastman and children of
Ashlund is visiting nt the home of
Mrs. C. B. Watkins.
.
Mr. and Mrs. T-cminrd Carpenter
have returned home from a (rip to
California, '
MEDFORD, OREO OX, 'SATURDAY, MARCH 17;
rSOCIEIY GIVES COSTUME BALL FOR CHARITY
NEW YORK, .March 13. Which
shall it be, a oue-ptco dress or coat
suit? This a question which grand
mothers as well as debutantes will
have to decide when selecting a cos
tume tor tho Easter parado.
It's a hart chofec. But the one
piece threatens to prove tho best bet
so far as general popularity is con
cerned. It has the, charm ot novelty
and Its effect is usually much more
juvenile than that of a skirt and
coat, , ,. . ,
However, ttio one Indispensable
feature of the average woman's ward
robe Is the tailored street suit. The
generous fullness of spring coats,
and their collars and ceffs or re-
The PnroiiUTi'iH-liprs' Circle of Llie !
Mgh school met l'Yhlny nftonioon and
was udflressed by Mr. Hen Sheldon,
who told of legislation on edtiealiounl
matters whirl, hud been enneted re
cently at Snleni, and which when car
ried out will briii-r Oregon in line with
other state in regard to her schools.
t Mr. Sheldon presented a difficult
subject clearly ami concisely and
claimed the attention of everyone
present.
Mr. Ilillis also addressed the. circle
and presented several charts illus
trating work done by pupils nf the
senior hijrh school and which proved
interesting to all.
Later those present were invited to
visit the domestic science room where
tea and wafers were nerved and time
was spent in informal visiting.
There is nt present an enrollment of
147 pupils in the junior and senior
hijrh schools, which docs not include
the seventh and eighth grades, and
there is a faculty of Seventeen in
structors. Parents nurbl to be more
interested than they are in the per
sonality and work of those who are
teaching their children and the I'ar-
cnt-Teaclicrs circle of t lit? hih school
istryinr to make it as easy as pos
sible for mothers lo meet the teachers
on grounds of mutual interest and
during the visiting time after the
prigrarn have them talk over matters
which will be helpful to the mother,
the teacher and the student.
The attendance yesterday was most
encouraging and it is hoped that the
mothers of these four hundred and
forty seven pupil will take the op
portunity of these meeting to know
something of the work which is living
done in the high school.
The Woman's Missionary Society
of the M. K. ehimdi South, met with
Mrs. II. M. Itranham. North Oak
dale, WVdnc-day afternoon at 2:30
o'clock. Scripture lesion and com
ments by itcv. Hranbain. Prayer by
Mrs. Hrandon and Miss Filer. A duet
was rendered by Mrs. V. S. Hrandon
und Mrs. Kalph Woodford. One new
mer, Ver received, and $2.40 collected
on dues. The meeting was interest
ing. After adjournment refreshments
were served by Mrs. Hranhutn. There
were 1!) present and al had tt good
time.
Mrs. J. J. KmiueiiM was hostess to
the Octette club at her home on Sis
Kiyou Height Monday afternoon.
'
Mrs, Will Watt will entertain I he
.')00 club next Monday evening.
Miss Natalie. Johnson of New York,
Is hero shown in tho costume- of a
Dutch soldier sue wore at a gorgeous.
ball given ut lnJni Iteach for cluirlty.
mnrkable size suggest tho matronly
rather than tho debutante typo of fig
ure.
The one-ptoce dross of today's 11
lustration shows an unusually artts-
gores which extend .above the girdle.
These points cut the belt line and
thus diminish the apparent breadth
of the .figure. Black facings and
stitchlngs are employed to omphaslzo
the main features ot this excellent
design.
The Japanese parasol was resur
rected a year ago by a versatile de
signer nnd it has proved the rage on
Florida 'beaches this spring. It will
probably reach, this summer, that
stage of fashion known as "popular,
Tho cont suit Is a monotone In col
or except for Its very conspicuous, but-
tons. The placing of the buttons on
tlie Inside instead of tho outside
seam of the cuff Is unique. The cap
a curious visored adaptation of the
East Indian turban, Is mado of tho
material used for tho collar facing.
I DRAMA LEAGUE NOTES I
After several weeks of inactivity,
the league will meet Monday evening
in the library for the regular monthly
reading. The program is in charge of
the Wednesday Study club, and Zang
will's Melting Pot has been announced
for interpretation.
Three one-act plays nrc to be pro
duced publicly nnde rthe league's aus
pices within the next two weeks. Mrs.
Frank Preston is in charge of tins
branch of the work and Friday even
ing, March .'t0 has been set at tho ten
tative dafe. Casts of local peoptt
have been selected and are already nt
work on Sutro's "The Open Door,"
Lord Sunsany's "The Lost Silk Hat,"
ami Manners "It Will All be Well in
the Knd."
On Saturday evening March 31, Dr.
Hates will give his third and last lec
ture in his series on the plays of the
present. "The Devil in Modern
Drama" will be the particular subject.
Arrangements were made at the
meeting of the League directors Tues-
MILLINERY
A truly iKViiitifiil aHftortment of J lain,
Tbero arc birgo linU ami mm 1 1 hut.
Those out-of-tJiC-onlJnnry, original
IMitlcrn Hint characterize our exclu
sive higns. We are showing many
Sport Hats for street wear.
Vanity Hat Shop
Xo. fl HOLTII Hit.
Highest quality, Jewelry repairing,
diamond setting, watch
repairing.
? Martin J.Reddy
, (Vf Agate mounting and en
graving.
iVi E. Main St. Medford, Ore.
1917.
day for an appenranco of tho Ben
Greet players in Medford next fall.
Tho necessary guarantee has been
privately pledged, and it is probable
that "Tiio Merchant (If Venice" will
bo played sometime next November.
At tho regular April meeting of the
League will also be the annual busi
ness meeting, the various committees
will bo expected to report on the
year's activity in del ail nt that time.
Tho president has notified her chair
men to this cltect.
It has been suggested that the
league sponsor a public reading of
Charles R. Kennedy's "The Terrible
Meek," to bo delivered some time dur.
ing Holy Week. Amingementsare in -
complete nt this time.
DAK0TA8 HAVE SNOW STORM
THAT TIES UP ALL TRAFFIC
BT. PAUfj, Minn., Mar. 16. All
west bound trains out ot tats point
tonight were practically annullod and
only a fow east bound trains loft tho
Union dopot as tho result of a snow
storm which swept Minnesota today.
Drifts were said to be ot such depth
that It will require at loast a day to
make the tracks passable
From points west reports Indicate
that the storm was more sevoro than
here and sovoral days will bo re
quired before traffic on branch lines
can he resumed. M .
SIOUX FALLS, S. D., Mar. 16.
Attor a blizzard of fifteen hours dur
ation, railway traffic In South Dakota
tonight had been abandoned. Only
one train arrived hero today. The
storm has ceased and efforts are be
ing made to cloar railway .tracks of
drifted snow.
No deaths have been roportod bo-
cause ot the storm and loss ot live
stock will be slight.
MINNEAPOLIS FACES
GREAT SHORTAGE OF COAL
MINNEAPOLIS, Mar. 16. Within
forty-eight hours after a rail strike Is
callod, Minneapolis will be facing
serious coal shortage, according to, a
survey taken today by the civic and
commerce association. A joint com
mittee from the association and tho
dealers will urge the city to take over
distribution of tho coal on hand
Flour mills here would be forced to
close almost Immediately In case of a
fuol Bhortage, It was sulci.
BANKING
BT
EVUItY center of pop
ulation should liavo
n bank, but tlio
ppnrM'ly suttlcd districts
ciytiiot supMit a bank.
To overcome this difficul
ty to reach out Into tho
country nml to frlvo tho
man who llvivi mllca out
of town tho MiniQ blink
ing fnrflillcg its Uie nmn
who lives Just around
The Jackson
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GUY W. CONNER
Lime-Sulphur
Lead and Oil Sprays
Special Offer for the Next 30 Days
Owing to tho liiph post of living I will cive
ONE POTATO FREE
for every fruit or shade tree sold.
Everything in the Nursery Line.
H. B. PATTERSON, Quaker Nurseryman
Office and sales yard 104 South Mr Street
Office Phone 212-.T. ' ' ,
PXnTl THREE '
THE VIEW POINT
Some men hro Judged by the clC-Jhe
they wear, others by the brain dis'
playod and othere by their nerve. '
One man will get twetfier a lot
of off brands any oltf bodies automo
bile tires and say none of these are
any good, but take your choice. That
we would call nerve. Another wl
get some old skate of a tire and cut
the price. Some ota. present. .
we are unable to classify, because It
has been tried so often by so many
different kinds of dealers. But therq
Is a tire that has stood the lesi ol
. .. . . whnnA
ages; one or tne iirsi -
company went busted trying to maka
a che:.p tire that could be put 'over.
Tho company was taken over by tho
largest factory in the world ana now
we who are their sole agents in Mea
fnr,i have no excuse to offer. ,'Th9
mileage is guaranteed but you could
not cut the price with the bums saw
mill and many men who have gono
tho rounds trying all the auto-be-BU-tomobllo
tires h&ye said no more foe
mo. Back to the genuine Diamond,
and that is to say. iNow Hit somo
guy butt in, some of our dear people!
are saying we are not going to hava
any garden planted this year, but
when the warm days come, taKe a
hike to the big West Side Hardware,
Store raid Pleasant Ben sends him on .
his way rejoicing with hose and rake
to got the clods a rolling. Yes we
are going to have the Trackpull Trac
tor do some demonstrating when the
fields are fit. If you want Old Shorty,
In the country or anywhere else you
will have to do your own auto crank
ing, for ho would rather shake hands
with the south end of a government
mulo tlti-.n to grasp the' crank of an,
auto. But the kick he got had no ef
foct on his head or tongue, for ha
always makes a loud noise when 'a,
dollar Is in sight. When the railroad
mon go out on a strike some of you
follows who think that means the end
of the world, but don't any of you
agree to stop feeding until It happens
for before It is finally pulled of.f, a
lot of brains will be set Into motion
and It will not be the cheap stuff, but .
all wool. i
Moot us at the old stand ton hours
each day, except Sunday, we work tor
our wives that day. '
Piiii' :
WAIL
tho corner, we have built
up a system of banking
by mall. .
It's am prising simple to
deposit money tlirougli
tho mall nnd to pay by ,
check. To onjoy the ser
vice of a bank and to
save tho inconvenience ot
coming Into town, write
find fyk us how to open
an account by mail.
County Bank