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o MED'FO'RD MAT'i-TRTBTHSTE, TMEDFORD, OREGON, STJNDXT. MAY 14, 1933. PAGE THREE Society and Clubs Edited by Eva Nealon Hamilton Vivid Description of Romantic Ruins Given By Speaker Women of Medford enjoyed a rare treat when they gathered at the club room on Thursday to hear Mrs. Jessie B. Honeyman, who gave a lec ture on Angkor, the Magnificent and Taj Mahal. Mrs. Honeyman, a mas ter of the art of painting wood pictures, held the Intense interest of the audience while she described these rulna In Combodla in their mystery and splendor. The leading thought In Oriental art Is the expression of beauty said Mrs. Honeyman. and nowhere In the world Is there a truer example of harmony and coordination of beauty expressed In architecture. In 1907 the French government took posses sion of this ancient city and has been ruling the Jungle and restor ing the buildings. Archaeologists have been unable to come to any definite conclusion as to lt origin and history. Students have found reference to this city in Chinese records, hence a connection evidently can be linked with that civilization. There are miles and miles of the most perfect and magnificent carv tnfm denictlna the life of the peo ple. Their religion was a mixture of cults, one succeeding the other ttiv nrntmnin nnri Buddhist Im ages existing side by side In the temples scattered over comooaia. with Hinduism evidently being the prevailing one at the time of the disappearance of the race. Taj Mahal, a marble tomb built by Jehan-Arjamand, the ruler ol Combodla. as a memorial for his de parted wife Muntaz-l-Mahal. The simple beauty of this tomb is be yond description and Is equalled by none In the known world. xr TTsnvmnn stated that there were many interesting books for those who wish to Know more Oriental art, Stirygzgowsk. The In fluence of Indian art being among the best. Mrs. Laura West gave a brief res ume of the year's work of the club. She stated that the Post-Delphlana rt-A iMinsr the same Drlnclple and presentation required by the former Delphian club, with each memper being required to prepare her study fnp eoVi urnnn mpfltlnsf. The Study this year consisted of subjects on International Relations wnn Mrs. r . J. Lawrence giving a well prepared talk on "Peace and Subsequent Events." In the civic study of state and nation the club heard three speakers, the first, D. S. Llbbey, spoke on "New Geography:" Col. E. E. Kelly, "Property Rights of Women and Children." and Hon. E. B. Day, "Rrwunt LMfislation in Oreeon," em phasizing the sales tax. The last topic -of study, art, which was une subject of Mrs. Honeyman's master ful lecture. The next and last study meeting'will be May 23 with a mus ical program and a talk on this nubtect. The club enjoyed the following musical numbers: Mrs. Effle Herbert Yeoman sang two solos, "Let All My Life Be Music," Sprass; and "In My Gnrden." Roberts; Miss Gene vieve Brown accompanying. Miss Marian Moore played two piano solos, "Spring Song." Yonferoff; and "Russian Dance," Tschaikowaky. Preceding the meeting the Post Delphian and Garden club members with Invited gusta enjoyed a lunch eon at the Hotel Medford with Mrs. Glen Fabrlck presiding as represen tative of the Post-Delphian group and Mrs. Lewis Ulrich representing the Garden club. The following books are recom mended: Fiction, "The Store," Streb bltng: "The Stalking Horse Rafael Sabatln: "Uncle Peel," Irving Bach ellor; "Grand Canary," A. J. Cron lm: "Helena, Vicki Baum; "As the Earth Turns." Gladys Hasty Carroll, a new writer. Non fiction, "Arctic Village." by Robert Marshall: drama, "Both Your Houses." Anderson; biog raphy, "Grover Cleveland," Never; poetry, "Conquesltatous," Macleish. Fidelity Circle " t to Meet May 16 Fidelity circle of the First Metho dist Episcopal church will meet at the home of Mrs. Mortensen at 1405 West Main street on May 16th. Easterners Visit Mrs. Myers Here Mrs. O. V. Myers had as guests last week Mrs. B. F. Rusch and Mr. and Mrs. Allen Green of Wisconsin, who stopped in this city en route to Se attle from a trip through the south. Baptist Auxiliary Has Pleasant Session The Ladies' Auxiliary of the First Baptist church held regular busi ness meeting In the church par lors Thursday afternoon. The meet ing opened with the singing of hymns, followed by scripture read ing and prayer. Dr. Carlow read a poem entitled "Do I Live As I Pray." High-lights from the Rogue River association meetings at Grants Pass were given by Mrs. Shaffer, Mrs. Keff and Mrs. Wilson. Plans for the different commit tees for the coming year were made. Dental Work at Portland Prices Now I (he time to nave money at these NEW LOW PRICES. Special rare and attention liven to nni'BLE SIXTION PLATES. FREE EXTRACTIONS with all dental work. All work fnlle guaranteed. FILLINGS AS LOW AS 50c. See Dr. Thompson "The Bet for l.wj" 123 E. Main St. Phone 10 Opposite 1st National Bank Seabrooke'Mercier Engagement Told CENTRAL POINT Miss Arlene Hay was hostess Thursday at a lovely bridge party, announcing the engage ment of Miss Alice Seabrooke. daugh ter of Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Seabrooke of Table Rock to Cecil Mercler, also of that district. The betrothal was revealed through tiny corsages of yellow and orchid blossoms, presented the guests by Lit tle Zoe Hill. Following bridge, refreshments ex pressing further the orchid scheme of decorations and the romantic In spiration of the party, were served Present were Misses Seabrooke, Hamilton, Bood and Franklin and Mesdames Richardson, Ross, Murphy, Hanson, Fleischer and Leever. Berean Bible Class -Attended by Thirty. CENTRAL POINT Berean Bible class party was held at Mrs. Furry'a Thursday afternoon with 30 members answering roll call. President Mrs, Case opened the meeting with prayer by Mrs. Richmond; lesson by Mrs. Speaker; a duet, "Meet Mother In the Skies," by Mrs. Grimes and Mrs. Tex, accompanied by Mrs. Faber on the piano for the entertainment hour; the 13th chapter of 1st Cor. was read in German, Mrs. Faber; Norwegian, Mrs. Stephenson; English, Mrs. Tex. Mrs. Gebhard sang "Nearer My God to Thee" In Scandanavlan; another duet by Mesdames Grimes and Tex, "Mother's Prayer." was sung. Ladies present were Mesdames J. M. John son, W. P. Grimes, A. W. Ayres, Es- telle Speaker, Anna Sanderson, W Limbeck, Bctta Pankey, C. J. Duncan, Guy Tex. A. H. Case, Louise Grimes, H. F. Borah, E. C. Faber, Lenore Hill, Mary Langs ton, Hazey Meyer, W. J. Gebhard, Mary Gleaain, Alice McKim, Arthur Webster, Henry War ner, A. Milton, E. C. Richmond, L. D. Stephenson. Mattle Parker, M. Clark, Mattle Smith and Misses Lois Speaker, Amy Johnson and hostess, Mrs. C. L. Furry. Refreshments were served at the close of the entertainment. Lincoln School Has Many Festivities. May Day and Health Day were Jointly celebrated at the Lincoln school annual May festival, held on the school lawn, Friday at 3:00 o'clock. Queen Helen (Helen Smedley) took her place as a gracious ruler over the festivities. She was Installed as queen by Ralph Brock as Captain of Her Majesty's Guards. The following program was then given for her pleasure: March of the Queen's Guards by the 4th grade boys, under the direc tion of Margaret Russell; a rhythmic dance by Miss Abbott's first grade pu pils; folk dances were presented In sequence by Miss Tucker's, Mrs. Crane's and Mrs. Chastaln'a rooms: the 6B Glee club added a pleasant note to the outdoor performance by singing a group of songs. The winding of the Royal Maypole then followed, by the 5th and 6th grade girls. . v At the queen's command all chil dren who had. obeyed the demands for health during the year then re ceived their badges of award. All subjects, guests and parents were then Invited to the royal Kitchen where they were served with refresh ments by the mothers of Lincoln School Service club. - ; A large group of Lincoln school mothers met, following the May Day program to elect and install their officers for their new organization. Mrs. Ethel Florey and Mrs. Shirley were re-elected president and vice president; Mrs. Georgia Rohrer, secre tary; Mrs. Howard Glascock, treasurer. The new organization will hereafter be known as the "Lincoln School Ser vice Club" as they have withdrawn from the state and city P.-T. A. Service will be the keynote of next year's program with the children of the district .as the main Interest. The Lincoln school has carried on a very full and satisfactory work in child welfare for the past year. The organization will be unique in the fact that there will be no dues asked and all In the district may take an active part In the year's pro gram. Murray's Personal " Permanents ComDleta The upkeep of a Permanent, not the original cost. Is what annoys you. Murray's waves are easily taken care of at home and require no finger waving. MURRAY'S $oornS$oo with Bathth Bath one Person u two Persons 2- JJJ 1 THESE ARE THE r' ILOWrofe)) P. . O. Sisterhood Honors Mothers Made springlike by masses of seas onal flowers, the beautiful home of Mrs: A. W. Pipes waa the setting for an attractive Mother's Day party Wednesday afternoon. Elderly moth ers were the guests of Chapter AA, P. E. O. sisterhood and .the follow ing were honored: Mesdames Rlgga, Belknap, MI near, Andrews, Robinson, Fabrlck. Acker, Snedlcor. Swem, Pur ucker, Carkln, Trowbridge, Pet, Walt and Osborne. Tea sandwiches and little cakes were served from a beautifully ap pointed table, arranged by Mes dames Smith, Paske and Pipes. The following program waa pre sented : Piano solo Rosa Gore. Dialect sketch Mary Orelner Kel ly. A group of toasts Mrs. Lola Young. Violin solo Virginia Hammond. Piano solo Barbara Lemmon. Spanish dance Frankie Rlnabar gr. Reading Reglna Parsons. Reading Lei ghton Piatt. A tribute to mothers, by seven members. Mrs. Scherer Spends Vacation at Coast. Mrs. Paul Scherer Is spending sev eral days at Crescent City vacation ing this week. Birthdays of Church Folk Honored Friday The Woman's Missionary society or the Christian church on South Oak dale held a luncheon and birthday observance In the large dining room Friday. For the annual affair, hon oring the birthdays of each mem ber, the dining tables were decor ated In the missionary colors or purple and white with tall purple candles In low holders, purple lilacs and white narcissi further expressing the scheme of decorations, - Music and songs at the table were led by Rev. W. R. Baird and Mrs. Lois Young with Mrs. E. R. Cobb at the piano. Mrs. James Grlgsby, accompanied by Mrs. G. Barr, sang several num bers. At 2:00 o'clock the regular pro gram was presented. The president, Mrs. A. Curry, presided at the busi ness period. The nominating com mittee gave a report of the new of ficers for the years. Officers to be installed at the June meeting are Mrs. A. Curry, president; Mrs. F. Wtlmot. vice president; Mrs. O. M. Hon, secretary; Mrs. P. C. Latham, treasurer, and Mrs. J. T. Davis, lit erary secretary. The worship period was led by Mrs. A. Curry with scripture pray ers and responsive readings. The presentation hour was in charge of Mrs. p. c. Latham, who used as subject, "Harvest In China, and the Changed Homes." The first paper was given by Mrs. Hooper on "I Am Glad My Mother Was a Christian,' showing the In fluence of a Christian Chinese moth er on her children. Mrs. David Hood told in an Interesting way story of Mrs. Lee and her home life. Mrs. T. Mitchell of Ashland was the guest speaker. There were 02 guests pres ent. ' Prepare Joyp for Years to Come IT IS impossible for you to foresee what the future will "bring. It is wise to play safe ... to assure your family future happiness and financial inde pendence should emergency arise. It is only fair to those you love to financially secure them in old age. To name this bank as exe cutor and trustee is . to KNOW that whatever in structions you have given in your will are going to be carried out. You can be sure of our being . here when needed, because our charter gives us perennial life. This Bank Acts as Executor and Trus tee Under Wills, Trustee Under Life Insurance Trusts and Id every Trust Capacity. The First National Yeoman-Knight Students Heard At the Christian church Friday evening voice and piano pupils of Effle- Herbert Yeoman and violin pu pils of John R. Knight were pre sented In recital to a large and ap preciative audience of parents and friends of the students and other music lovers. A splendid program waa given, illustrating definite strides forward by each pupil In the realm of music, via voice, violin and piano. Participating were Alice Brill, Laura Centner, Margaret Tyrell. Leaella Williams, Helen Latham. BUlle Balrd. Mary Kern, Marcia Fry, Floyd Coller, Roger Dunnington, Patricia Carton. Marcia VanDyke. Jean Woodford. Dorothy Gore and Mrs. John R. Knight. Accompanists were: Mrs. George Andrews. Arietta Tyrell, Con stance Moore, Roberta Gaston, Kath erlne Wendt. and Virginia Van Dyke. Gleaner Class To Meet Tuesday Gleaner class of the First Baptist church will meet with the presi dent, Mrs. Minnie Bryant, 101 Cot tage street, Tuesday, May 16 at 2:30 p. m. 8octal committee. Mrs. B. W. Meadows, Mrs. Wm. Jennings and Mrs. Ida Jaooby. Senior Triangle Entertains Mothers The Senior Triangle of the First Christian church entertained in honor of Mother's day, Monday, May 8. A special program Included a vocal duet by Virginia Gregory and Ray Clark, several harmonica, solos by Hugh Shurtllff and some clever readings by Reverend Balrd. Lerieve SImkinfl had charge of the program. New officers were elected at the meeting. They are: president, Ralph Cook; vice president, Geraldine Latham; secretary, Dorothy Culy; trustee, June Davis; librarian, Roxy Fry. Installation ceremonies will be held at the next meeting. Methodist Missionary 1 Society Entertainers The Auxiliary of the W. H. M. S. of the First M. E. church waa en tertained at the home of Mrs. Ber nard Roberts, Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. W. A. Holloway presided dur ing the business session, opening with singing "Have Thine Own Way Lord." The home chapter, Isiah 13th, was repeated In unison. A large offer ing was contributed for help in maintaining the old people'a home in Salem. The devotional period waa led by Mrs. Gillette, topic "Jesus the Phy sician," Mark 1st Chap. 29-34 verses. Under the study topic, "What Is the Good of Religion." Mrs. Hollo way read excerpts from the sermon of. Rev. T. Temple, published In the Oregonlan. Development of medical sclene was the subject of an Interesting paper. Mite box opening followed with Mrs. Holloway and Mrs. Koppen sing ing as a duet "Savior, thy Dying Love." Next meeting to be held at the home of Mrs. O. A. Meeker. The meeting closed with voluntary sen tence prayers. Refreshments were served by the hostess and assistants, during the social half hour. "A Departmentized Bank" m Mh h k 'l TO V' Christian Church Women To Meet The loyal women's Bible class of the Chrlstisn church will hold regu lar monthly business and social meeting at the church Tuesday, May 10 at 2 o'clock. All members are urged to be present. Visitors and friends will be welcomed. Study Club to Elect Vew Officers The ladles of the Wednesday Study club will meet at the home of Mrs. Louis Humph rys at one o'clock on May 17. A covered dish luncheon will be served, each member bring ing her own service. A social aft ernoon with election of officers for the coming year will follow lunch eon. Covered Dish Luncheon Enjoyed By Sunny Sisters. Mrs. D. W. Luke and her sister. Miss Elizabeth Burr, were hostesses Tuesday to the Sunny Sisters of the Presbyterian church at covered dish luncheon. Many Interesting religious topics were given In response to roll call. There was a good attendance with several Invited guests In the group. Following the business meeting, the afternoon was spent discussing fu ture plans of work. Mrs. w. A. Young was welcomed Into the circle as a new member. Lovely Party Fetes Iletrnthnl Couple. CENTRAL POINT The pre-nuptlal surprise arranged by the two degree teams of Central Point Grange, oc curring Tuesday evening at the Grange hall, honoring Miss Marlon Patterson and John Blackford, whose engagement was announced last month, proved the social event of the season. They met ostensibly for practice, thus perpetrating the sur prise. Games were enjoyed for a time, then for the mock wedding. Mrs. Alex Sparrow opened the cere monies by singing, "O Promise Me," accompanied by Lola Blackford, Miss Hlldegard Lange was the stately bride; Harriett Sparrow, groom; Velma Mc Credle, best man; Faye Brenner, bridesmaid; Dolly Love, ringbearer; Bertha Bonney. flower girl; Faye Beebe, page; Eva Smith gave the bride away and Ethel Lathrop per formed the ceremony. Then all marched to the beautifully decorated tables, with lovebird placecards and streamers of pink and blue. Refresh ments were served. There were four wedding cakes, one of which was elaborately decorated with bells and a miniature bride and groow. The young couple was presented a beau tiful chair, Mrs. Lathrop making the presentation speech, to which ; Mr. Blackford responded. Present were: Mr. and Mrs. Warren Patterson, R. L. Hague, Leaverton, A. T. Lathrop, C. E. Smith, Gene Blackford, Arnold Bohnert, Don Bren ner, Perle Bonney, Mesdames Marie Lange, Alex Sparrow, Watt Beebe, Ethel Freeman, Dolly Love, Misses Marlon Patterson, Harriett Sparrow, Hlldegnrde Lange, Lola Blackford. Velma McCredle, Dorothy Hammond, Gertrude Hammond, Dorothy Inman, Fay Beebe, Kathryn Lathrop, Vera Leaverton, Alberta Bonney, Messrs. John Blackford, Ed Lull, Will Foley, Orval Caster, Donald Patterson, Low ell Blackford and D. F. Pierce. i i Bank Activities of Legion Auxiliary By Mrs. Cole Holme The Auxiliary and Legion enjoyed a delightful evening at Jacksonville last Monday, the guests, of the Jack sonville Legion club. Dancing was enjoyed and refreshment were served In Vie old hotel building. The Aux iliary takes this opportunity to thank everyone who helped to provide such a happy evening. At the business meeting preceding the dance last Monday evening committee reports were lead and In the child welfare report Mrs. Parker stated that eight dresses had been handed In the past week, having been finished at the last sewing club. The next sewing meeting will be held the first week in June. Mrs. Olnuoheld, poppy chairman, announces a meeting at her house Monday evening. May 15, at 8 o'clock. All members of the Auxiliary who would like to give a little time to finishing some poppy work are In vited. Monday evening. May 22, is to be the social meeting of the Auxiliary anw is to be devoted to a program and refreshments. This la to be In commemoration of Mother's day and the birthday of the Medford unit. All members are requested to re serve that evening. Watch this col umn next Sunday for further Infor mation on this subject. Each mem ber Is reminded that she Is to bring a mother with her on that evening. The executive committee Is to meet at the home of Mrs. Ol insert e id, 222 West Jackson, at 8 o'clock Monday evening, May 15. Mary and Martha Circle To Meet, Ilogan Home. The Mary and Martha circle of the Methodist church will meet Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the home of Mrs. M. N. Hogan, Siskiyou Heights. Luther League To Present Play Members of the Luther league will present "Where's Grandma?" a com edy drama In three acta by Pr ta enia Wayne and Wayne Sprague In the church parlors, Friday, June 2, 1033. It la described as a snappy. In teresting comedy with splendid story value, good characterizations and plenty of hilarious laughs. Grand ma Is a delightful old lady who first shows off In sophistication to Im press her grandchildren. She wants their love desperately and her out landish attempts to Impress them by her youth and sophistication are wistful as well as funny. The play la being coached by Mrs. Elmer Herrled. The cast as follows; Grandma Ida Bingham Gretchen Blake, wife.. Dorothy Andren Bob Blake, husband..Clyde Flchtner Jack Worley, Ore tenon's brother .... . Edwin Andren Lucy King, Jack's swecatheart.... Edna Brewold Arlene Truesdale, loves Jack - Elsie Anderson Carol Worley, Gretchen's sister. Irene Brewold Midnight, colored servant - .. Clifford Smith Dahlia, colored servant ...... ... .......... Dorothy Hopkins THIS IS TOO MUCH TO ASK OF ANY Thompson-Brock Wedding Solemnized. i A simple ceremony marked the mar riage of Patsy O'Hara Thompson to William Boyd Brock of Medford at the M. E. church parsonage Saturday morning with Rev- Sydney Hall per forming the ceremony. The couple were attended by the sister of the bride, Maxle Thompson, and by the groom's brother, Leonard. The bride was gowned in a soft blue wool dress, and coat and acces sories of white. Immediately following the cere mony the young couple left for Cali fornia. 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