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Newspaper Page TextPAGE THREE iS. CASTLE BACK WITH A NEW DRESS FAD s Mrs. May Jordan MnoDonough pre sents Mrs. Olndys Hull, soprano; Miss Lillinn Cnrstons, Mezzo-eon-trnlto; Mr. Albert MaoDonough, tenor; Mr. Dean Carder, Basso, in song recital at the Methodist Episco pal church, Fourth and Bnrtlctt streets Wednesday evening, March 28, 1917, at 8 o'clock. Miss liuth Cmii)l)cll, violin; Miss Ma I tie Vro man, piano. Cmitule Domino in C Ruck Mrs. Hall, Miss Carstens, Mr. Mae Donough, Mr. Carder. "Love! Sings the Lark" Bischoff ".Summertime" Ward-Stephens done" l.,!R Mrs. Hall. 1 v "A Dream" Bartlett '1 Ah a Koamer Bold" ("Son and Stranger") . Mendelssohn Mr. Carder "The Cottager to Her Infant" . ' - Deis "Until You Came" Metcalf Miss Carstens Recitative "Catch Not my Breath" From (ho Kong "Cycle." Aria "flo Not, Happy Day," ."Mil ml" (Tennyson) .'. Whclpley Mr. MuoDonough "I'mld-neath the Trees," Newton Mrs. Hall, Miss Carstens. ''J'! Ho" Flegier Mr. Carder. "April Mora" Batten Mrs. Hall. "0, Dry Those Tears" del Riego Miss Carstens Violin Obligate, Miss Campbell "0, Heart of Mine."...CIutigh-Leighton "Juan" Spross "Phyllis Is My Only Joy"....Whelploy Mr. MacDonough. Cycle" Dorothy's Wedding Day" A Wilson Carillon, Gavotte, Minuet, Snrn bandc, Pavane, Aubadc, Musette, Qigue, Pastorale, Finale. Mrs. Hall, Miss Carstens, Mr. Moo Dmioiigli, Mr. Carder. No Admission Fee. The meet iug of the Drama league last Monday night, at which time the Wednesday Study club presented Isrenl Zangwill's play, "The Melting Pot," was a most interesting evening. A Victrola concert of Russian selec tions preceded the reading of the play and was greatly enjoyed by Ihose present. The play, "The. Melting Pot," is o'ne which appeals strongly tc American patriotism and made a deep impression upon Hie audience. The parts were all most ably luken and the reading showed deep insight into (be message of the play. Mrs. F. C. Page, as David Quixnno, moved her hearers by her fine rendering of his patriotic ulterances. Mrs. Ira Dodge as Vera Reveudal, depicted faith fully, the Russian exile, Ameri canized. Mrs. K. N. Warren, as the I'nele, Meridal Quixnno, brought most ably lo her hearers the problem of tho uii-Auicncanizcd Jews. Mrs. W. M. Van Scoyoc read wilh delightful faithfulness I hp part of Kathle n, Ihe Irish maid. The lines of ISnron Ro vendnle were given feelingly by .Mrs. K. S. Palmer. Airs. O. ('. Hoggs read, with fine appreciation, the part of the Baroness Revcndal, while Mrs. R. W. Stearns, as llerr Papelnieisler and Mrs. F. 0. Thayer as Quincy " Davenport, the millionaire, read most acceptably. Mrs. Toiney very skillfully gave the setting of the play by a Tew well ohosen words. The national airs of Ireland, (Icrmnny, Russia and Ameri ca played bclween the acts, added greutly to the interest of the evening. The regular meeting of the Wed nesday Study club was held at the library Wednesday afternoon. Quo tations from Russian novelists were given at roll call. Mrs. Torney gave a talk on "The Jew in Russia" and Mrs. Snedicor read a paper on "The Character and Policy of Alexander HI of Russia." Mrs. I'iekcl read n magazine article by Abraham Yar- luolinskv, "Russia in Anns." Dr. and Mrs. K. It. Porter enter tained with a delightful bridge party Wednesday evening. The guests in cluded Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Ahererom hie, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Bradnell, Mr. nnd Mrs. W. V. Riddle, Mr. and - Mrs. (ieorge Collins, Dr. nnd Mrs. (tcorgc Dean, Mrs. Irn Dodire, Miss Ldnu Warner nnd W. A. Folger. Mrs. J',. K. Wakcman enter tained at n one o'clock luncheon on Thursday in honor of Mrs. ('. A. Knight. The guc-ts included the members of the Xnllo Bridge club. Mrs. R. S. Bennett will be ho-t'-ss to the Octette club at her home mi Monday afternoon. The Lincoln Pnrent-Tenehers circle met at the school building Friday afternoon. The first grade pupils gave n musical drill, which was en joyed by those present and Miss Hun ter gave a physical culture drill by souio of the pupils of the school. Dr. J.T. Rollins gave n most timely and interesting talk on "Patriotism." Dr, Rollins said in part, "that true pa triotism meant the teaching nnd ob serving of the proper respeet for our national emblem, and the proper re spect and attitude when our national anthem is played or sung. Let us see to it that as teachers, we are teaching history in the true spirit, free from prejudice nnd sectarianism, teach them true patriotism and love of our country, whoso coining into existence was for perfect liberty nnd this liberty nnd freedom is ours ns no other country hr.s ever given to its peoples. If, need be for the defense and protection of our beloved land nnd for its high ideals, the mothers are called upon to give their sons to their country, they will do so gladly and ns they bid them good-bye these noble American mothers will say, 'Go my sons nnd God be with you,' " Dr. Rollins believes ns we ure a great nation, we should have n modi fied military training system in our public schools. The mothers of the first grade pupils served refreshments at the close of the program. This year the circle has been devoting their energies to improving the school grounds. They have finished having granite put on about half the grounds, making a splendid play ground, free from either mud or dirt. Next week they ijill have n number of trees planted nnd a rose garden started. The children have, this past week, planted ninny bulbs nnd flower seeds. Rev. A. J. Hogg guve his lecture on "A Trip Across the Atlantic," Thurs day morning. This was the third lec ture of n course Professor Hanby is having given, one each month. The first by Rev. Hutchinson of Jack sonville on "Ireland," the second by Saito on "Japan." The circle wishes Id thank the Southern Pacific for the griftiite they so kindly donated for the school grounds. ,' Paul Blanchard of Grants Pass was in Medford and other towns-in the upper part of the Rogue River valley this week visiting the various branches of. the Odd Fellows order and extending nn invitation to join with the Grants Pass lodges in this year's observance of the anniversary of the order, April It is pro posed to make this the most notable anniversary observance ever held in southern Oregon, ns a preliminary to the celebration of the centenary of the order in 101!). Committees have been appointed by the Grants Pass lodges, representing the subordinate, liicnmpnicnt Canton and Rebekab branches and a part of the day's events will be some public feature. It is e.xpected to have n special train ran from Ashland to Grants Pass and return on that day. Refresh ments will be provided and it is in tended to have an unusually interest ing nnd enjoyable gathering.- It is expected to have n. representative delegation from this part of the val ley present. The ninth annual convention of Klnmalk District, W. F. W. society, was held on Tuesday and Wednesday March 'JO and 21 in the II. E. chureli. Miss Ada Holmes of Gujarat, India, who is home on n furlough, was pre sent nnd gave several interesting and instructive talks concerning her work. Letters of vital importance from the branch and conference sec retaries were read, adding greatly to the interest of the convention. The Medford ladies entertained the guests. at a jubilee luncheon Wednes day during which several toasts re lating lo the jubilee work were given. Roscburg and Grants Pass were bulb represented by two representatives nnd Ashland sent a large and enthu siastic delegation. All returned to their homes feeling that the conven tionhad been inspiring and profit able. Wednesday evening the members of Ihe Norwegian Whist Club enter tained with n six o'clock dinner nt the home of Dr. nnd Mrs. M. ('. Bar ber in honor of Mr. nnd Mrs. C. A. Knight. The guests present, were: Mr. ami Mrs. C. A. Knight, Mr. nnd Mrs. II. V. Lnmsdon, Mr. nnd Mrs. I(. A. Holmes, Mrs. Irn Dodge. Mr. W. A. Folger, Mr. nnd Mrs. I). W. Luke and Dr. nnd Mrs. M. (', Bar ber. Rcnnies cbapteT of the Eastern Star will hnve social night Wednes day. Mrs. M. W. Wngner is chair man of the committee. Mrs. Homer Rothcnnel was hosi ers to the Girls Bridge club Tliurdny ikftornuoti, The first meeting of the West Side Home Economies circle: met on Wed nesday, March 22, at the home of Sirs. E. G. Sehollander, for the pur pose of completing the organization started when Miss Turlcy of the Ore gon Agricultural collego visited the valley n few weeks ago. Permanent officers were elected and committees appointed to draw up programs, etc. All women of the neighborhood, in terested in the work of the circle are invited to join. The meetings nre to be held in the vacant room in the West Side school house on the first and third Thursday of ench month. A vote of thanks was extended to Miss Turlcy for her help in organiz ing, and also to Professor Cute for securing Miss Turlcy to speak in the neighborhood. The officers elected were: Mrs. J. P. Warren, president; Mr-CSanford Richardson, vice presi dent ; Mrs. E. G. Sehollander, secre tary nnd treasurer. . The Golden Link Bible CInss or the First Baptist vburch met nt the home of Mrs. Fred Means on Wed nesday afternoon. At the business meeting the resignation of Mrs. H. ,D. Alloway, class secretary, was ac cepted nnd Mrs. R. G. Bench was elected to fill the unexpired term. Mrs. Alloway expects to leavo soon for her old homo in Washington and it wns with regret the class received Ihe designation. The ladies hemmed the curtains for their class room nnd discussed plans for future work. Delicious refreshments were served and all expressed themselves as hav ing passed a very pleasant afternoon. Those present were Mrs. Mears, Mrs. R. G. Beach, Mrs. J. A. Henistrcct, Mrs. F. F. Loder, Mrs. C. A. Whillock, Mrs. Geo. L. Howard, Hrs. Elgin Bratney, Mis. J. M. Gressley, -Mrs. Reader, Mrs. HumpTirey, Mrs. Elmer Wilson, Mrs. J. Leslie, Mrs. A. T. Lnthrop, Mrs. G rover Dnrneille, Mrs. J. W. Peart, and seven little folks. The old-fashion social given by the Rcbekiih lodge Tuesday evening wns a very enjoyable affair.- About 100 were in attendance and nearly all came dressed in quaint costumes of ,long ago. A most delightful program was rendered, ns follows: Vocnl solo, Miss Georgia Wliilloek; vocal solo, Dr. Carlo w, with guitar accompaniment; trio, Ralph Balcom, Nolo Bindley and Leon Lnwton; rending, Miss Bessie Porter: tab leaux, "The Family Album." An old fashion spelling bee nnd other amuse ments were enjoyed, after which a box lunch with coffee wns served, which hud been provided by ench lady. On Tuesday of the past week, Mrs. Johnson, assisted by Mesdames How ell, Hague, Howard nnd Juckson, were hostesses to the Baptist Ladies' circle. The first part of the after noon was spent in a social way and wilh fancy work. The program con sisted of instrumental music, on piano, violin, nnd graphophone, fol lowed by a vocal solo and readings. All the numbers were thoroughly en joyed and heartily encored. Refresh ments of tea and cake were then served. Although the weather was rather unfavorable there were be tween ;!." and 40 present. A delightful nffair of last night was the dance given at, the armory by the Kl Jazzo club. This being the first social event of th e club, the members are much pleased over its success. The ball was prettily decorated wilh patriotic colors. Music, was furnished for the dancers by the five piece El Jazzo orchestra. About forty-five couples were pres ent. The patrons nnd patronesses were, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Vance, Mr. nnd Mrs. F. W. Thorne, Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Anile, and Mr. and Mrs. Ed wurd Soutton. The Young People's society of the churches of the cily met for a social at the Alaptist church Wednesday evening. After n short business meeting a good program was given, after which games and n social time was enjoyed und light refreshments were served. Miss Gertrude Weeks was hostess to the Wedwncsday Bridge club at her home on Orange street Wednes day afternoon. The girls of the High Jinks Club enjoyed n merry theater party at the Page on Wednesday evening, which was followed bv lunch at Browns. ' Mrs. Herbert, accompanied by her father, Mr. Edward Perry, Jeaves tonight, for the east to he gone in definntely.4 The Homecoming- of the Christian el.ureh will be hidd Tuesday at 2::ii in the church parlors. The soulh side circle will be in charge. I N H fv ' JtSS Hi S ff x J wfC rH !j Mrs. Oistle wearing the now NEW YORK, March 24. Mrs. Vernon Castle, accompanied by her well-known traveling companion, "RastuB," has just returned from a three weeks' visit to London, bring ing brand new fashions. Mrs. Castle Is even nitre famous as a maker of fashions than as a dancer or fUm star. Her bobbed locks have been copied by halt the maids ot all the hamlets, villages, towns and cities of the country nnd it Is she who revived tho early Vic torian full skirt which fixes skirt lines for 1917 designers. The Roosevelt Purcnt-Tcncher circle met Friday afternoon. The opening numbers of the program con sisted of a piano solo by Mrs. Carl ton Janes, followed by a rending by Mrs. L. S. MeCnbo. Both ladies re sponded to encores and the numbers were highly appreciated iwid enjoyed. Mrs. Boos addressed the circle, her subject being "Boys." Among many helpful suggestions, she emphasized self-control as being the great foun dation of character building. A very interesting debate followed. " Re solved That Forma!' Training Should Not Be Given Until the Eighth Year ,of a Child's Life." Affirmative Miss Anna M. Jeffry and Mrs. W. WVan Scoyoc. Negative, Miss Elizabeth Ferguson mid Mrs. George R. Lindley. The decision resulted in favor of the negative. Mrs. IT. F. Swingle nnd lit t lo daughter, Elizabeth, arrived in Med ford Thursday morning for ti visit with Mrs. Swingle's parents, Mr. und Mrs. S. L. .Bennett. Mrs. Swingle has been seriously ill for the pusfl six weeks and as soon as she was able to leave the hospital, the doctor sent her to Medford for a couple of months. Mrs. Swingle is a sister of Mrs. F. F. Loder. Mrs, E. 11. Meiling gave n children's party at her home on Sikiyou height last Wednesday nl'ternoon in honor of the birthday anniversary of her little daughter, Margaret, to which a number of little friends were invited. Mrs. George Cherry and Mrs. A. H. Williams assisted Mrs. Meiling in onteitaining the little folks. Friday afternoon the Lady Elks met nt Ihe Elk's Temple and spent a very delightful iil'ternoon. Mrs. II. K. Tomlinson was chairman of the eominillee, assisted by Mrs. I'lrich of Jacksonville, Mrs. Trowbridge and Mrs. Satchwcll. The regular Ladies' Aid of home coming the Methodist. of the church e ohuri'jnext at 2::iiT The nesday afternoon at 2:1111. The Kast Side circle will have charge of the entertainment lor the afternoon. The Shakespeare club met Friday evening nt the homo of .Mr. and Mrs. ('anode on Dakota nvenue. Act two of "Richard Third" was read. Mr. West had churiM- of the program. A SPLENDID PROTECTION Against Stomach. Liver or Bowel dis orders is afforded with the aid of HOSTETTER'S Stomach Bitters It strengthens and tones the digestive system.. TRY a bottle this Spring npi-on middy with pockets. And now Mrs. Castle brings back from London an absolutely original one-piece dress which will undoubt edly be copied by all the "bobbed" girls of the land. It is the apron middy, a traveling or utility frock which Juvenile, con venient, practical, durable, novel and altogether another perfect Mrs. Cas tle creation. Her visit to London was to meet her husband, Vernon Castle, former ly premier dancer, now an aviator who has len decorated with ' tho Croix de Guerre. DRAMA LEAGUE N0TE3 Two events promise to make this week the height and climax of drama league work for the year locally. Next Friday evening Ihree one-act plays by leading present-day drama tists will be offered publicly ut St. Mark's Hall. Their production rep resents the rcnetion to external stimu lus nnd thought along .Ihe lines of the new drama for the Inst year. The local center of the Drama league of America is not worth the paper on which its voluminous committee re ports nre written, if it cannot make positive and const motive eonlribu- PRICES P. O B. Neirtft Branch or Dlitr!buto Termi, C- O. D. PLAIN 1AVAOI OUAPINI'; IIZB TREAD GRIP TUBU 30 3 II I SO 113.80 12.95 30'C H.60 17J5 3 60 32 a IV, 16.70 20.00 J J 33 x 4 22.55 15.90 4.90 34 4 21.13 26.60 4.95 36 x 4 25.90 29.80 5.15 35x4K 3t.20 39.20 6.30 36x4', 34.70 39.93 6.50 37x4 35.60 42.10 6.60 37 x 3 40.70 46 JO 1M Adjuftmenu on bnU of 4500 ratta rain I W fin W Prevent! rlftarinfai.nfi t.rkln. X. I.INWI J r'T ' 1 1 A I Ir.ctionand heating Maktitoap. E- Sw wj W J 1 1 tf? BERLIN, March 24 Having print ed In French the names ot 360,000 French prisoners ot war and the places at which they are held, the German government is beginning the publication of the names ot French soldiers burled behind the German lines and the location ot their graves. tion to tho welfare of the theater nnd tho drama of the United Slates. Next Friday evening an attempt will bo made to make such a constructive contribution. Scant credit lo the Med ford theater public and sliamo on tho Drama leuguo if the coming produc tion is not worthy of the effort nnd less credit nnd more shamo if it is not ndcrpintely received. Twenty-four hours later, on Satur day evening, Dr. Ernest S. Bates of tho University of Oregon will offer his last lecture of tho season on mod ern drnihn. Ho will consider "The Devil" ns ho is seen in plays of tho twentieth century. Dr. Bates has proved himself to be a keen master of his subject nnd a delightful nnd easy expositor of his subject nuttier. It is most unfortunate that theso valu able and charming lectures are offer ed freo of admission charge. If sea sonal subscriptions wero collected in connection with tho series, tho value to bo received would bo appreciated, if not approximated, nnd advertising and attendance worthy of tho lec turer nnd of the Medford public would bo assured. , Dr. Rebec, head of the Depart ment of English at the snmo univer sity has been secured for a special lecture under tho league's auspices on April 11th. Tho spcuker is well known locally and is remembered warmly for his lectures on Shakes pearo lust year. His topic for the coming lecturo hits not yet been an nounced. Tho March issue of tho Drama League monthly enmo through tho mails during tho week just passed. Among its important contents are: An nrticlo by Alieo II. Heniger on "The Training of Dramatic Instinct"; nn nrticlo by Professor Qtiiitn of Pennsylvania on tho "Study of the American Drama"; a study course outline on modern drama by J. R. Crawford of Yale, and reviews nnd comments of the new plays reported in eastern cities by centers where the initial production was made. Of particular interest to local members is the primary ballot, to be voted and mailed to Chicago before the annual leuguo convention in Pittsburg from April 2f to 28. Officers will finally bo elected at the convention, the se lection to be guided by the popular preferential vote. "Heap big mileage" at no greater cost than tor ordinary, low-mileage tires I that's the Savage idea of value. i 'And there's no guesswork about the price -you always know that you will I pay the same for Savages anywhere. Every Savage dealer has the same Standard Price List High mileage, low cost per mile -tire satisfaction. Sold from factory to you through our own distributors. WES Heap big C. E. GATES i and Pacific Highway, Medford, Ore. I WASHINGTON, March 24. Wea ther predictions for tho week begin ning Sunday, issued by the weather bureau today nre: Pacific states: Generally fair, ex cept for frequent local rains on tho north Pnctflo coast, normal temperature. ALL CHILDREN LOVE "SYRUP OF FIGS" Fl LIVER AND BOWELS Give It When Feverish, Cross, lllllous, for Ilatl Itrentlt or Sour Stomach. Look' at the tongue. Mother! It coated, it Is a sure sign that your lit -tie one's stomach, liver and bowels need a gentle, thorough cleansing at once. Whon peevish, cross, listless, pale, doesn't sleep, doesn't eat or act breath bad; has stonuich-ache, sore throat, diarrhoea, full ot cold, give a tea spoonful ot "California Syrup ot Figs," and In a few hours all the foul, constipated waste, undigested food and sour bile gently moves out of Its little bowels without griping and you havo a well, playful child again. You needn't coax sick children to tako this harmless "fruit laxative;" they love Its dollclous taste, and It always makes them feel splendid. Ask your druggist for a 50-cent bottle of "California Syrup of Figs," which has directions for babies, chil dren of all ages and for grown-ups plainly on the bottle. Beware ot counterfeits sold here. To be sure you get tho genuine, ask to see that it Is made by "California Fig Syrup Company." Refuse any othor kind with contempt. MRS. A. TRUE LUNDY District Manager. HOTKL MKDFOUO NO IIOYn COHSETS Prices $3. DO up. Appointment by phono or call at Room 409 after 3 p. nt. Ashland, Monday, Highest quality, Jewelry repairing. diamond setting, watch repairing. Martin J. Reddy Agate mounting and en graving. 212 E. Main St Medford, Oro. mile age!