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MEDPORfl MAIL TRIBUNE, MBDFOttt). OREGON, SUNDAY, DEOKMBKft S. 19L'H. 's Interests Activities k Edited By Irene DeLosh Women and Wednesday Study Club Hear of Japan On December 4th the Wednes duy . Study club met in the 11' brury. The program for the day j dealt, with, the social conditions! and the social customs of Japan. .Mrs.iJ. O. C.rey presented graph-'! Ically the social conditions, par-j tlculnrly of women and children,: y-mi itho , changing conditions with ' which the Japanese do not quite ; lieep pace. Sh told how clearly tho feminine types of different daises are defined in physical as-1 liect. hut stressed ' the point that labor conditions were changing, moro laws being required to regu loto and safeguard the Increased number of workers class lines disappearing. . The geisha type, trained from babyhood to be charming and ac cnmplishedshe explained, had be come a rival to the daughters of high class In the marriage mart. The. fact that hlne hundred thous and babies aro the annual regis tration, makes tho proposed birth control education significant of - changing times. ; Tim men with suffrngo nt 25. face the unusual problem of men ace to economic balance through too many receiving higher edu cation, Mrs. W. I. Vnwtor described Ihn social conditions most deftly ns an empire In which every fam lly wl a little .empire in which each Individual was so imbued with reverence and obedience to superiors that it had become a part of his nalurg. However, the tyranny of family is now changing. Her description of the flimsy, but ' comfortable hoe, with the sparsely, but artistically furnished Interiors their toy-liko chnrcoa.1 burners, their food, their garden, with or without greenery, hut al ways with symbolic value, formed an Interesting background for theso people1 to whom death holds no: terror. Holidays frequent opportunity to relax boys' and ' girls' fetes. flowers and memorial days, feasts of tho cherry blossom, the plum blossom, the azalea, tho aging maple loaf, the chrysanthemum nil algnlfled a people who almost worship: flowers. Mrs. Vawter brought several art objects from Japan,, which the fiuH enioved 'examining. . Mrs. E. N., Warner, in place of the magazine article, gave a most iniorcMiini' account of the "ITnited States of Europe."' After cleverly no'ntlng out the trend of the times hy.. chain stores.', bank combines. v'vh: eentrallzftiohiofHUtlUtiesthe T facility of communication and transport hy radio and airplane, sh discussed the possibility of the fulfillment of prophesy in the Hook of Daniel, with Mussolini n possible candidate for tho pro phetic role of dictator. Mrs. "War ner certainly emphasized the pos sibilities of the Mediterranean sit tiat'on. . - . , '' .'- - Mrs. Do Souzn F.lltertnlns , Dclhuni Card CluH . ., " r Mrs. Frank De Souza cntertnln e,i members of the Delhuma Card club of which she is a member, nt her home, on South Orange sl'""t. Frlduy'evening.' ' Two tables of bridge wer.e hi play., Ouests for the evening Included: Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Lewis. Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Marshall, Jack Marshall. Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Hunt er and Miss Martha De Souza. ' Mr. and Mrs. Day Entertain Willi Dinner Parly. Mr. nnd Mrs. Earl Day enter tained a group of friends nt din ner Friday evening nt their at tractive home. In Sams Valley. fit. Ann's Altar Society will meet for regular business In Parish ball nn Tuesday nfternoon at 5:3" 1 jll ' Larry Schtf y Yo ,r Favorite Jewelcr Since 1918 ' ' I " iISSBl A Wonderful Array .of , WWL 'vfaJL 'Da ,:' Suggestions in r - (3fl ! i Christmas Outdoor Lighting Attracts Incal Interest ! Much interest is 'being shown I throughout the city in Med fold's second annual outdoor Christmas lighting context wnloh will Boon -' he launched by the Medford ! I Chamber of Commerce. I,ast year n ! effort proved a big success nttrar- ! j tliiu hundreds of visitors to the! I city to see the beautiful Ynletidej I displays tind thlB year's contest Is expected to far eclipse the Initial, attempt. Kveryone who lighted an outdoor tree, hedge or rest-1 dence last -year will undoubtedly) repeat the effort this year with' perhaps some changes or im- i prnvements. In addition there will be scores of otliers who will participate In the contest. This i beautiful custom which is spon-1 Hored hy Women's clubs, Cham- j bers of Commerce and other civ-1 ic organizations is rapidly being j adopted by all of the leading cities i of the United States. .. , ' Sitw Kadlo Drama Will lie Ilroadcast. ' "The Fog.'' a. clever new radio drama by Miss Helen Norrls will receive Its premier broadcast by the ."Copco Players" next Tues day 'night from 9 to 10v o'clock. This latest ' production ' of Miss Norrls' . has an unusual plot and with its local color of a real old time fog,' promises' to " meet with a finerespopsV hyf,nir who listen in on,"Copcq Hour" Tuesday eve ning. The cast of characters will Include some well known radio artists of ,the valley Including Jo Murray Rostel. Stella Quisenberry, Fletcher Fish and Earle Davis. All Day I'.-T. A. Institute Next Satiinlay Aflcraootr. Special attention is drawn to the fact that the Parents and Teachers Institute will be held nt the Hotel Medford. instead of at the high school as previously announced. This will be' nn all-day institute, meeting next Saturday. December 14th. and will be attended hy dele gations from Clrants .Pass,. Ashland, and all surrounding communities. Mrs. Roe, lectlfrer nnd educator, will conduct .the institute, assisted hy Mrs. Rrice, state president. Mrs. Roe and Mrs: Brlce hnve been conducting theso Institutes throughout the state and are proving very Insplrationnl. Those expecting to attend nre urged to communicate with the county sec retary, Mrs. Saulsherry, so that necessary., arrlingementti. can ho made for the luncheon, which will also be served at the hotel. Mrs. .Norma Reeder, ..Jackson county president, who Is chairnian, urges a large attendnhce. King's Heralds Class Met at lleiison Home. The King's Herald of the First M. E. church met with Mis. Riley 1). Hcnson, Saturday afternoon. Miss Margaret . Ward presiding, Song:. "Bring Them In." Mrs. llenson offering prayer. Mission ary selections, Topsy-Turvy Ijinil. "A Family on' a Boat" were read by - Joyce Banish,. Vocal duet: "Can a ''Little Child Lead Them," Joyce-Ruth Banish. . Reading: "The Raggedy : Jinn.", Ruth Hedg es. Mrs. C. C. Darby conducted some very lovely contests. During ..the. social hour, Mrs. Hensori, se'rved cake and cocoa. . Onlf Club Season Is Closed for the Winter ' The golf season at the Rogue River Valley (lolf club came to a close .for at least -ft' few months this past week. Those who have been responsible, for the' success of the women's tournaments and other goif events include: Mrs. Thomas J. Fuson, captain of the golf teams; Mrs. J. J. Emmens, chairman of the house committee: Mrs. Donald Clarke, In charge of the tournaments, and Mrs. Kalpti Bardwetl, treasurer of the club. Mrs. X. C. Chaney, state depart ment president of the Auxiliary, who left on. December '1 for Pe.i dlelon. Ore., for a series of con ferences, In regard to Auxiliary work, will return home the twenty second of December. Popular Young Matron ' ' I ,.., turn) Mrs. William S. rtolgi-r daiialitcr. .Icl Clarice. Iironll Activities of Legion Auxiliary i r. . The December snc al meeting of ine niiinmui Legion Auxiliary will be held Monday evening at eight o'clock In the Armory..v The pro-I gram committee urges everyone to come early as the whole evening is in be filled wilh Victivitv. As Ihe Auxiliary not onlv sends Christ- mna DiruVn tiin'moii in hnsnlta is but also id their" families at' homo nnd the ornhnns of-veterans, this season Is a busy time for the ho-j ed at the home of Mr.- Douglas pltal nnd welfare committees. Anl-I Wlllsnn and discussed : ."orgnnlza mals have, been prepared by them Hon. A committee of three wis for stuffing and gay, print dresses cut for sewing that will give the Auxlliary something- tot do with their hands while the tongues wag. and will make some lonely child happy Christmas morning.. These must be finished this meeting in order that they may bo mailed fn time for distribution in Portland before Christmas. Everyone wants to give concrete help at this season and this is thai way to do It and enjoy a pleasant evening too. Pupils of Miss Ruth l.uy will dance, and Miss lOleanore Curry will sing -so that- the needles may fly to music and last but not least. the refreshment committee h-isl promised reward for work well done. , '. . , SpwIiib Club ' i ' The second' meeVing of the Aux iliary Sewing club met at the home of Mrs. Seely Hall with eighteen members . present. They, report four bloomer dress outfits com pleted and rubber and gingham i nlmals rut and sewed for stuf fing. A wonderful , amount if work done In one evening. The president Is Indeed gratified with Photo hy Shangle. soi'lely ciixies, ' nyd tier nont III this material evidence of tho Aux iliary spirit but tho better under standing of the child welfare work . that is coming to the members of 1 Ihe club through discussion and I ihe personnl contact made through siuil ar Interests nre more thi.n , . . p easing to her. Tuo next meet- K wm )lc (he first Monday I January. History Club . Due to the comigg of Santa to ; M.'tlfnrd on Wednesday ovenlns. the meeting of the History club had to he postponed to Thursday, ! which made it impossible for, all those' Interested 'to atterid Wsuj'l short notice, hut six ladles galhev- ' chosen to prepare n brief of-the yearly program nnd to set a def- lnlto timo for the next meeting, Everyone wus most Interested nnd Definite plans will :bo announced on Monday , evening.. -; , V , Do'Voti Know? i Do you know what the child welfare and hospital work amounts to for one month in the state of Oregon alone? It Is tremendous for the month of October nlone, the following responso to calls came In: "i Child Welfare Thirty-eight chil dren's night gowns,- 88 children's bloomers, two completo layettes. 20 boys' blouses, five dresses, thrje winter coots. (The above all new.) And six boxes of used clothing, $ 35 In cash. Hospital Fifty-five .pneumpnln Jackets (especially hard to make). Do vou know that every veteran no matter In what Institution, will he remembered by the Auxiliary at Chrlstmaa time? Do yQU kno'w that for tho above ! work your membership fee goei Very little, nbout one-twentieth o:' 1 less of tho money taken In, is usen ! for any other purpose. i Mrs. N. C. Chaney. state depart- i ment president of the Auxiliary left tho second for Pendleton for n series of-conferences. She will not return until the 22nd of De cember. Few of us stop to con slder Ihe time nnd effort such n i- tnlA rmlv thrnuch - our I immediate response to any call for assistance from our' president cut we show her our appreciation of tier endeavors. Mn. Kelly Will Entertain P. E. O.'i During the Week . Mrs. E. E. Kelly will be hostess to Chnpter A, A. of t P. Ki O. tit her home un Queen Anne on Wed nesday efternoon of tills week. Mrs. T. W. Miles will review o ate novel on biography. Each member is requested In take (lie "gift for tho needy,"' f - .f.e,,v WEDDING Aiinoiincemenl nnd Invi liilimiN, "Hoeiiilly correal," iiiikIp without tlin expense nT a copper pinto. ,, SWEM'S Kodak, Book & Gift Shop Women or Itnlary stage Dinner Dance. one of the most colorful and enjoyable parties of the entire season was the dinner dance giv en by the Women of Rotary last Tuesday evening. The affair took place at St. . Mark's Ciuild hall which was attractively decorated tor the occasion with Christmas greens and holiday colors. The centerpiece for each of the eight long tables was a miniature I hrlstmas tree which gleamed In leHlMcnr.a-itahlelon- sbrdlu shrd the sort light of the tall red candles. During the dinner which was prepared and served In tho true professional style, popular dance music by the "Melody Hoys" an 1 clever stunts added much to the enjoyment of the diners. Mrs. John Perl ncted ns "mistress of ceremonies" nnd introduced the various entertainment features, j Favors in the form of carnival ; hats and caps of unique design ! were distributed during tho dinner hy Mrs. Emil Brophy. Following the delightful dinner, the ladles staged a clever bur lesque revue and style show which proved one of the big hits of the evening. An Attrienne stewnra style show of the future was thej first number on tho program ana 'presented tho following futuristic creations: Miss Rosebud of 1930. was modeled hy Cecil Humph reys; Miss Olntliola of 1950, Mrs. Horace llromlcy; an . enscmhl,! suit of 1'JiiO, Mrs. Louis Humpb revs; beach costumo of 1935, by Mrs. E. C. Corn: tennis costume of 1940, Mrs. Hamilton l'ntton: afternoon frock of 1938. Mrs. Hob Strang: motoring costume of 1942. Mrs. Ed Shockley. Next came a skit entitled. "The Horace s Bromley Road Show," with Mrs. Hamilton Patton enact ing the rolo of the ventriloquist; Mrs. nmll Brophy Impersonating Fanny Brlce: Mrs. Louis Humph reys us Horace Bromley. The next sketch showed tho In terior of "Dr. Holt's Clinic." with Mrs. Perl ns Dr. Holt: Mrs. Lee Brickcr as Petunia, the- hurse; Mrs. Bropy as the luckless patient and Mrs. E. C. Corn, as Mr. John Perl, the undertaker. An Apache dance followed, with Mrs. Brophy nnd Mrs. lrfo Brlcker doing their stuff to tho rhythm of weird music In a ty.plcnl night eliw scene. Both of ihoso young ladles showed professional ability and their efforts were crowned bv continued applause and cries of, "encore.". ,'t'Tho remainder of the evening Was, spent In . dancing, splendid music being provided by tho "Melody Boys," dance band. This was the first social gathering of te newly organized "Women of RMarv'Vnnd the. Medford Rotary. -cluh' nnd tlte; ladles established 10 reputation for real entertainment which will long ho remembered. ' The following 'Rotary ladles act ed on the committee In chnrgo of the affairs Mesdames Humphreys. Perl.' Enltln. Newman, Brophy, Boyle. Bromley. Corn. Shockley. Brlcker, Cluy, Strnng, Pntton, and Older. . Yijjptldn' Program Music Teachers' MoclliiK The Music Teachers' assoclallon will have a Yuletlde, program at their meeting on Tuesday evening at Miss Craves' studio in tho Busi ness College building, beginning at '7:46." "" . Tho urogram will Include: "Some Facts About Irish Music," Esther Church. Irish Folk Songs, nrranged,' W. 'a. Fisher; Maurine McCluro. Welsh Folk Hong (lltlr Century Air); Mr. Peckham. "English Music nnd Yulellde Customs;" Mrs. L. B. Humphreys. Old English Carols, arrange.!, Klngslcy-Mooro; trio, Mrs. Dny, Mrs. Mulholland, Mrs. Sparrow. Discussion of current musical topics. Violin solo,- selected, Modern; Mlsa Challls. "Mystic Isles," John Ireland; Harold Andersen. ICntciiain tiursls Infornially at Dinner. Mr. nnd Mrs. Oenrge Roberts entertained n few friends infor mally nt dinner Snlurdny cvonln at their attractive new homo on crown Hill. Christmas Appointments Should Be Made "Now Shi'lton Spiral T'oima nents, FinRpr Waves, Facials, Scalp Trpal inoiits, PPONE 497 Peggie's Beauty Parlor Apt. No. 1, Palmer Bldg Prominent In Music Circles of Medford 1 . -'l Photo by ShaiiKle. MRS. ROYAL K. IHIBH. accom plished musician who Is welli known In tho It o g it o River vulley. Min. Hall KiiK-rlnliis Prlscllla Clrclo . - Mrs. II. W. Hall entertained the Prlscllla Circle of the First M. E. church at her home. 328 Edwards street, on . Wednesday afternoon Mrs. Joe Daniels opened the meeting by reading the beautiful Christmas story, beginning with tile first chapter of St. Matllew nnd part of the sixth. Tho members voted lo postpone meetings until January. The four visitors, each gave talks regard ing the Aids. Afler the business hour, the hostess presented Mrs. R. D. Doarn in n solo entitled, "The Twilight Hour," which was very much ap preciated by the circle. The meet ing closed with fourteen mem bers present. The hostess nsslstcd by Mrs. C. E. .laqua, served refreshments nf sandwiches, cookies, coffee nnd dnlnly fruits, arranged to represent Christmas candles. Popular HostesH 9 r.nlcrlnln at Bridge Among .the attractive parlies to open tile holiday season wiib the series of bridge nfternoona tor which Mrs. C. S. Hutterfield nnd Mrs. F. ltobrrts were co-hostesses at the former's home on Minne sota avenue; ''1 f 1 '- ' ' ' ' : The first affair was given on Tuesday with s'x tables of bridge In' piny.; Honors were shared hy Mrs. D. O. Tyrec, Mrs. W. Holt, and Mrs. W. Wnlle. Tho second- of the series was given nn Thursdny with six tnhlcu In play. Honors this clay were shared hy Mrs. C. Ollbert, Mrs. Richard Antic, , and ; Mrs. Charles Wing. These pnrtles were nmong tho most enjoyable nffalrs given this senson. ' i ' Mr. nnd Mrs. K. P. Hawkins or Portland, spcnJJwo lnya (he past week as guests of Dr. and Mrs. E. W. Shockley, leaving Snlurdny for Klamath Fnlls. When You Think ''j, if of Christmas Jeweliy -';7-7v$fai:JI M It Will Be a Pleasure 1 . ' SnLr or us to help you solve your Gift ProhLe.m.. L.jrt : You Will Be Welcome Here Whether You Buy or Not 'Jt j) Down through the ages women have, loved 'it j j)7-. ,v ! rS&ftV.i adorn themselves with jewelry choose r riL J ' Sl ill?' Quality Jewelry Intelligent Service ' Vk Main nni1 Fir Estft,,,isne(i 1008 Jrty& I j 1 Kooscvcll Parent Teacher 1 Daffodil Club Has Clirhlinas Program , lOnjoys Luncheon' A large group of members and:; The Daffodil club of Phoenix. visitors were present at ihe reK-!met at the home of Mrs... M. F. ; ular monthly meeting of Parent i Sheets .last Wednesday for an all j. Tfachers of the Roosevelt school i day's -meeting with covered dNh K 'on Friday afternoon. ; luncheon at t noon. There ' wer.i 1 The Chrlstmaa spirit was in evl-i ten memliorft .of the club present. dence In ihe singing of Christmas i Tho afternoon was .spent, tacking enrols by the fifth nnd sixth ' grades, and also decorations. 1 ine Halloween pariy given ni;m ittr iimi uq inv '"ii ' . the school netted over 128.on and nary at the home of ;jllri" Emfha.J with part of tills it was voted to i Whelden. 424 lt!ri'g'''stVe'et;''of this'. buy hook shelves for the h ni.l flag for the Cltrl Scout troop of ! the Roosevelt school. A prize will ' ItA eiven to Ihe 1'OOm having the most parents as members. T'le teacher to decide what Is most needed In tho room. Dorr Barrett, talented plnnls.'. gave a solo which was espec;nil. enjoyed. The fern was awarded j of the holiday season will be the j to Mrs. Wlllett's room, her room i Fireman's Annual Ball, which'Wlll having the most mothers present, be given oh Thursday evening of 'Mr. Edward Kelly's talk on thejthts week at the Oriental Gardens" school education bill gave each , to which an invitation, is extended '' .one n complete enlightenment on to all dance lovers of the Roguo r I the education bill which has been j river valley. - . . ' ! promoted lo congress and It was Extensivo plans have been made I most interesting. j for the affair this year Including j During the serving of delicious severnl feature numbers. Don'1' refreshments all enjoyed A very pleasant social visit. Mid. IjtiirenU Hostess Weilonnli Club , 'l'llB regular meeting nf the W'ennnah club of Pocahontas lodge was held Thursday afternoon. De cember 5, nt Ihe home of Mrs. flladys Lnurontz. 1S23 liueen'Anne nvenuc. .-'..:: ' A covered dish luncheon was very much enjoyed by all present. after which the club held a busi ness session. . Tho following officers were elected for the ' ensuing term: President. Sadie Nichol; vlco pres ident. Gladys Dooms: secretary and Irensurer, ICilmcro Watson; report er. Harriet Watson. Tho next meeting of the club will ho n card parly, at tho home of Mrs. Blanche Rlnnbargcr, MB Vancouver nvennn, on December 19. 4 Royul Xclghhors Kloot OlfliH-rs for tho Year. The nnnunl olectlot of officers of Roynl Neighbors was held Thursday evening. M Iss Marjory Pearson was chosen as oracle and Miss Edith Rnyer na vleo-orncle. A' -lengthy business Session was held nnd Chrlstmns plans were mado. A bazaar nnd cooked food snlo will be held December 14 nntt a Christmas party for tho children will be given on Thursdny, -December 19'. . County Institute) W. C. T. V. Will Meet nt Y. M. C A. Medford Indlen-nre cordially in vited to attend Mho County Insti tute of the W. O. T. U. In the Y. W. C. A. parlors. Thursday. De cemher'l2 at 2:30. A good dele gation Is expected from Ashland I'nlon. Following tho business session there will bo n good , program of Christmas music, readings ami recitations. The Medford Union will serve refreshments during the social hour. Come nnd bring n friend. . Mrs. M. D. Colo of Fresno, and Mrs. Amelia Cole of Porllnnd who were visitors hero this past week,' entertnlned n group of friends ntr luncheon on Saturday at the Hotel, Medford. Covers were placed for nine. ' I comfort anii piecing a quiir top. The, next meeting of the Jttlub city. The next regular meeting day ' fallen on"the', ISfh of thW mdnth. hut due to (he hol'lday oehsonOtlio'y have postponed 'the meeting dny until the lruh bt January,, ' ' ' '' ''' '!.' . Flreiunn's- Ball' -' v Fvent of the Holidays. One of the most popular eventn , Provost's popular orchestra Ms'' been engaged for the evening s en- ' tertainment. : . t .. ' -r ; ' Miss Glover Hostess . . tili-ls' llriiluo Club. - . , t .Miss Augusta, tiloyer wns . lins-,,, less for an informal. hr)iigo. eve-g, nlng on Mutiday , when 'she' enter- .. tained tho, niembera'!oi her bridge, club at her home on South Oak- dale. Tho club, consists'.'of the ! girl employes , o( ,' the .' Jackson 1 County courthouse', Guests. who enjoyed fins affair were: Lyda" King. J-:dlln" liilili- , scher, Olga Ahilerson, Bernlce . Jennings, Jean' Steel; Clair Norrls.,. nnu i-.iva aiitcucti. , . , . . , RefreshtnentM wero served nt the conclusion of tho evening.' '" ., Miss smart-'-' ..- Visiting l'aiciils .. -v Colonel and Mrs. R. I. Stuart.aro enjoying a visit from their dnugU- ler. Miss Isabel, who la spending r the holldnys here. :,J tf' ' ; Miss Stuart is associated- .wi'.h . the Paramount Famous -Lasky eor-1' poration in Jlollywood. and-le very-" enthusiastic nbout her work...'!.- e Ilaughteis of Velernns ..-' Will Ulet Officers .. f The Daughters of Veterans will ' meet Friday, December lsy atfho ',, Armory at .8 o'clock.'' '.'.', '. ' . All members nre expectedMo- t tend ns officers for 1.930 will olecled. ' 1 ' v ' . Miss Irva Fewcll, whrihn Jieen 111 tic the Sacred HeMt, hospltut ' for the past two 'Weeks,-, was ' re ported last evening to- be, :show'. Ing contlnued,'-;lp.;iuniuV'.f j8Jt will not; be"pornilhed o co vis itors fotjnnoihet vetk '.or' tnore. The regular monthly Medford child 'veai(t tfllnielwlll be-held next Frldny afternoon at the Y. W. C. A. under the -auspices of tho county henlth unlt. dlrected by Dr. R. C' Wllsbh, coiinVy' hcdlih ,."df-S fleer, and Augusta Glover, county1 nurse. Mother wishing, to .hav children examined are urged 'o caHi the health unit, as early ; r.s possible for reservations. ., ' j, Mr. anil Mrs. E. D. Martln')eft yesterday .afternoon by .motor 'for,' their home In Oakland, Calif., fol lowing n shbrt visit here '''with'-' friends KHd relatives: : They' . nvd ' former Medford residents.' hftvlns 1 left' here severnl years ngd:
