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r 1TEDF0RD Him TRIBUNE. MEDFORD, OREGON. SUNDAY, MAT 6, 1931. P"AGE THREE Society and Clubs Edited by Eoa Nealon Hamilton Much Entertaining For Doctors' Wives Planned This Week When the Stat Medical society meets In the city this coming week, there will also tw a large represen tation here of the auxiliary, mem bers of which will be entertained at many eventa. There will be delegate present from Portland, Klamath Fall, Eu gene, Corvallla, Salem, Aatorla and eastern Oregon counties. Tuesday night the group will be entertained at a card party at the home of Mrs. B. W. Stearns. During the morning there will be a social gathering at the home of lire. Chas. T. Sweeney, followed by lunoheon for the auxiliary members and their husbands at the attractive Sweeney country home. Delegates from Portland will be: Mrs. B. A. Pierce. Mrs. Joseph Pettlt. Mrs. Eugene Owens, Mrs. W. P. Pat rick, Mrs. Chas. Bears, Mrs. P. 8. Kaadt, Mrs. George Bendshadler, Mrs. 0. T. Chamberlain, Mrs. John Abele and Mrs. Paul Neely. Activities of Legion Auxiliary sd irw anndwin HurtiDhrer.) Duo to the Oleemen's concert ap pearing on the name evening u the Auxiliary social hour, a change has been made in the meeting eo that all who possible can may attend the Oleemen's concert. The order of meetings will be reversed and the regular business meeting will be held Monday. May 14, and will he called promptly at 7:15. In order to dis miss early for the concert. The Auxiliary Is sponsoring a cook ed food sale to be held Saturday. May 13, the place to be announced later. A Urge number attended the May day dance held In Grants Paaa Tues day evening. The Choral club will meet for prac tice, Monday afternoon, May 7, at the home of Mrs. Warren Butler. Practice on convention numbers ' has been The American lglon Auxiliary will give nation-wide cooperation in one observance of National Music Week, beginning May 6th, Mrs. Butler, music chairman of the local Auxiliary unit, has announced. Auxiliary unit will give their support to schools, music clubs and other organizations In the activities of the week, anw many will sponsor community Music Week ob- The national cooperation of the Auxiliary in music wees i ovius ui MtH h Mrs. Ruoert Smith, of Ar cadla, Florida, chairman of the na tional musio committee. Her program calls for emphasis on patriotic" songs and the work of American composers. Promoting study of America's contri bution to musio ia one activity eng Annt.hr 1 jtt.lmulatlnff Interest In memorizing the words to the "Star Spangled Banner." Auxiliary glee clubs, quartettes and trios will appear on Music Week pro grams, , Grants Pass Member of Guild Entertained Covers were laid for 63 at the luncheon Friday at St. Mark's guild hall, when members of St, Luke's guild of Grants Pass and Father Mitchell, Episcopal rector in xnn crcy. were honor euesta. Mrs. A. F. Stennett, who celebrated her birthday anniversary last week was feted at & handkerchief shower following the luncheon and remem bered at luncheon with a beautiful birthday cake. Mrs. Barkdul! Honored At Birthday Party Friday, May 4, brought another pleasant birthday for Mrs. Clara Barkdull when a group of her friends and relatives gathered at her home The day was also the birthday of Mrs. Don Piatt, who enjoyed the little party very much. Present were Mrs. John Soliss, Mrs, Otto Jeldness, Mrs. A. E. Kellogg, Mrs. Matilda Parker, Mrs. Chas. Hoover. Mrs. John Llnville. Miss Anna O'Brien Mrs. J. E. Barkdull, Mrs. Cora Moore, Mrs. Mary Abbott, Mrs. Sarah Ovlatt and the two honored guests, Mrs. Clara Barkdull and Mrs. Don Piatt and daughter Miss Muriel Piatt, Baptist Auxiliary To Meet Tuesday The Ladies' Auxiliary of the First Baptist church will meet next Tues day afternoon at the home of Mrs. L. J. Knox at 221 Portland avenue. The meeting will open at 3 o'clock Instead of 3:30 as haa been custom ary In the past. It waa voted to have only one meeting a month for the coming year, so all members and friends are urged to be present at this time. A good missionary program la be ing planned by the missionary chair man, Mrs. R. L. Hague, and she urges that each one come prepared to an swer roll call with a current event from some mission field or a verse of scripture. Miss Beck Pleases In Evening of Song The "Evening of Song," presented by LaMurle Beck, to a capacity audi ence on Thursday evening, at Bald win Recital Hall . waa a delightful deviation from the ordinary recital. Of particular Interest waa the rendi tion of several groups In costumes, gay and elaborate. From the opening number. Miss Beck won the confi dence of her audience with, her poise and splendid stage presence. Gifted with a lovely, clear, high soprano voice and a vibrant personal- I lty. each number was so beautifully interpreted, It made her singing sn expression of Joy. Her method of using the voice was free, easy and natural; - her phrasing original and the quality did not change with a change in pitch, even to the finest pianissimo. Most unanimous waa trie criticism of the audience on her excellent enunciation, even to the actual whisper in "The Green-Efyed Dragon." In gay attractive gypsy costume trie singer made an effective entrance using her tambourine to accompany the rhythm of the gypsy airs. Her Chinese costume was truly authentic and the Oriental numbers beautifully Interpreted. . - Perhaps the most favored was the group in Colonial costume a "multi ruffled" pink dress, bouffant style, with a white wig and old-fashioned "nose-gay." "A Lesson With the Fan" a musi cal recitation, revealed marked dra matic ability. Helen Elta Drummond, accomplish ed violinist, assisted with four beauti ful numbers. Interpreted with a depth of feeling which won her much ap plause. Roberta Ward Bebb, Instructor of Miss Beck and accompanist for the evening, played with a technique facile and displayed tenderness or soul as well. The floral decorations of the hall carried out the pastel shades of the evening, dresses and corsages worn by the three performers, and Lois Herman and Betty Fowler, the ushers. Mujfc credit Is -due Mrs. Bebb for planning and arranging so delightful an evening. Mrs. Ralston Guest Of Daughter Here Mrs. Joseph Ralston of Albany Is a guest In Medford of her daughter, Mrs. Harold Johnson, and will be here for several weeks. League of Western Writers to Meet A meeting of the southern Oregon branch of the League of Western Writers haa been called for Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the Hotel Holland. Jacksonville Unit Meets at God ward nome Jacksonville members of the Jack son County ' Public Health associa tion will meet at the home of Mrs. Mary Godward for covered dish luncheon on Tuesday, May 8 at 12:30 o'clock. All members are Invited to be present. -Postal Clerk' Auxiliary Has Interesting Session The home of Mrs. C. M. Houston was the meeting place of the Postal Clerks' auxiliary on Tuesday evening. There were 13 members present and a social time followed the business ses sion, during which plans for the con vention In July were discussed. Mrs. Holloway ' Thursday Hostess Mrs. W. A. Holloway of 333 May street, will be hostess to members of the Past Noble Grands club. Olive Rebekah lodge, at her home on Thursday, May 10. Mrs. Catherine Satterlee will be Joint hostess. The social hour la to be in charge of Mrs. Martha Gall. Phoenix Health Unit to Meet The Phoenix Health Unit will meet Tuesday afternoon. May 8, at 3 o'clock at the home of Mrs. John Gammtll on Coleman creek. Members who have prints or pieces of plain materials suitable for quilt blocks are asked to bring them to the meeting. Crater Lake Guild Plnrn Music Festival The Crater Lake Guild will meet Monday, May 7, at the home of Mrs, L. . Pennington on the Jacksonville highway. This Is the annual spring festival of music and a number of guest artiste will be present. Any member desiring transportation Is asked to call Mrs. Welehaar at 373-W. Veterans Auxiliary To Meet on Monday The regular business meeting of the Veterans of Foreign Wars wlil be held at the Armory Monday evening. May 7 at 8 o'clock at which time plans will be outlined for the Buddy Poppy sals to be held the end of iho month. More details for the stnte conven tion In Medford June 3 to 0, to be held In connection with the Diamond Jubilee, will also be discussed and a large attendance la urged. Mother's Day Tea Planned By Circle The Sunny Sisters circle of the women's organisation of the Presby terian church will give an annual Mother's Day tea in the church par lora Friday afternoon. May 11, from 3:30 to 4:30 o clock. A cordial Invi tation is extended all members and frlenda of the church, especially all mothers. Beautiful corsages will be presented the oldest . mother, the youngest mother, and the mother of the largest family present, and to the mother having lived In Oregon for the longest time". The following program will be pre sented: Hymn by the audience, de- votionals, Mrs. N. C. Howard; solo, Mrs. R. C. Mulholland; violin num bers, Mrs. C. I. Drummond; reading, Mrs. I. E. Schuler; piano numbers. Mrs. Louisa McElhoee; vocal solo, Joan DeLosh, Mrs. English Hostess To Thursday Club Ths Thursday club was entertained last week at the home of Mrs. 0. M. English. Merrltt Circle Meets Tuesday The Merrltt circle of the Presby terian church will meet In the church parlor Tuesday at 1 o'clock for a covered dish luncheon. Mem bers are requested to bring guests. M. B. Missionary Society to Meet The Woman's Home Missionary so ciety of the First M. E. church will meet Tuesday afternoon In the church parlors. It will be the occa sion of the annual mite box opening. St. Mark's Altar Guild To Dine on Monday The home of Mrs. Porter J. Neff will be meeting place of St. Mark's Altar Guild Monday evening for 6:30 covered dish aupper. Mrs. Neff will be assisted by Mrs. James Stevens and Mrs. Tobln In entertaining. f J Wednesday evening at 8:15 o'clock the Jacksonville chorus, under the direction of May Jordan MacDonough, will present an interesting program at the Grange Hall in Jacksonville, which will be open to the public. No charge will be made, but a silver offering will be taken. The chorus is composed of thirty voices, and this will be tha first annual presentation of the group. Piano accompaniment will be played by Mrs. Mabel Sims. The program has been announced rs follows: May Day Hadley Chlrlblrlbln PestaloBza-Macy Chorus Tinker's Song (Robin Hood)..DeKoven Old Glory Adams Men's Chorus Evening Love Song Chlpman Good-bye, Summer - Lynea Miss Frye The Old Road Scott The Bubble (High Jinks) , Frlml-Rleger C horns Waltz In A major.... Brahms-Hochsteln Serenade In A major Franz Drdla . Mr. Knight Miss Genevieve. Brown, accompan ist. Soldiers' Chorus (Faust) Gounod-Page The Kerry Dance Molloy-Page Chorus My Lady Chlo Clough-Leighter Can't Yo Heah Me Callln', Caro line? Roma-Trlnkhaus Mnh Little Banjo Dlchmont-Deia Chora Banjo Song .... Homer The Pirate Williams Mr. Nee Mrs. Nee. accompanist Cantata, Barbara Frietschle Jules Jordan Mrs. George Wendt and Chorus Dentists on Lark Dentists of Medford, Grants Pass and Ashland left here yesterday for the cabin of Dr. B. R. Elliott at Shndy Cove for a week-end of fish ing and other sports. Supper was en Joyed by the crowd last night and a fish breakfast was anticipated for this morning. L L HEALTH CONTEST WINNERS IN CITY Pupils of the Lincoln school were listed today as winners in the annual Health Honor Roll contest, sponsored , In the Medford system. That school had the greatest percentage of boys and girls on the honor roll, and there by won the banner. The Roosevelt school waa awarded the health Inspection cup, having the highest percentage in health Inspection. Celebrations of Health Honor Roll day were held in all the schools this afternoon and th e records announced showed a definite Improvement in health. The average In each school was a little higher than It was last year, and showed a definite tendency on the part of parents to assume the responsibility of seeing that needed corrections for their children's health were made. Important Meet of Rabbit Men Called All rabbit growers of the Rogue River valley are asked to meet Wed nesday night at 8 o clock at tho Chamber of Commerce building to perfect plans for participation in the Diamond Jubilee celebration next month. Plans for a display during the cele bration will be discussed and the common problems of the rabbit grow ers. I A preliminary aurvey indicates acreage planted to watermelons in the southern part of Georgia will be Increased 30 to 40 per cent thla sea son. E COMEDY TUESDAY Tha two-act operetta, "The Mys terious Master," will ba presented Tuesday evening. May 8, at 8:15 o'clock In the academy auditorium. The presentation of this m""tcal comedy will prove amusing and en tertaining to everyone. Following Is the cast: The Master ...Pail Sakralda The Housekeeper....Jeanne Ran Court The Butler ....... Jack Marshall The Gardencr........ Warren Loffer The Coachman John Estes The Cook Cecil B lay lock The Valet ............. John Applegate Ophelia, Cornelia, Adelia (maids)- Gertrude Louie, Jean Barnum and Geraldine Wilkinson. Pierre, Jasquea, Jeanne ( decora t- ors....MacDonald Devaney, Chester Logan, Thomas Dallalre. Sleuth, Ferret, Gums hoe.... Norman Moty, Joseph Denman, Frederick Kempke. Pirate Joe .. ,... Elsie Oliver Pirate Mo Lucille Estes Eusebe Dallalre at the piano. Tha stage decorations are betng ac quired and will be in full accordance with the setting. Costumes are made and tomorrow a full dross rehearsal will be held. During the Intermission between the acts the audience will be enter tained with harp solos by Elaine Bro- phy and violin solos by Esther Alex ander, accompanied by Oracle Lou Ivannoe. There are many striking melodies New Dodge Brougham Now in Medford iiilliHl'ijjlHlny W f. 1 s,i,4t. .S Is 4 fr- r,--- j jf W. W. Allen announces that the Pierce-Allen Motor Co. Is now showing the Intriguing new aero-streame4 Podge 11 ron r ham mounted on a oelbwe of 121 Inches. throughout the play. Several will be solos or group songs while others are sung in chorus. Among the most Im portant are "Loaf, Laugh and Shirk," "Can You Advise?" "Pleased to Meet Yo', Rastus," "All Detectives Shiver." "When de Clock Strikes Midnight" and "Dum de Dum." Thoso who see this operetta will no doubt he hum ming these tunes long after the play Is over. Everyone Is cordially invited and promised a most delightful evening. Be there, . 4 D. A. V. Meet Regular meeting of the Disabled American Veterans, Tuesday, May 8. armory at 8:30 p. m, All disabled veterans of the world war Invited. A free ticket to the D. A. V. barn dnnce will be given to all who attend the meeting. A. E. SALLEE, Adjutant. For Garden p.uwing Tel. D12-J. The monthly Court of Honor for the Boy Scouts or the Medford dis trict will be held Monday evening in the auditorium of tha Jackson county court house. Prior to the Court of Honor the board. of review will meet for the purpose of review ing all scouts in their advancement work before they appear at the Court of Honor. Tills examination will tako place at seven o'clock. The format session of the court, where the boys receive recognition for the progress they have made In their scout work, will open at 8:16. There will be a rather large group of scouts appearing for awards la second class and first class advance ment and merit badges. There will be one awnrd of Life Scout. The Newark. N. J., airport holds the record for number of passengers and amount of mall loaded and unloaded. Card of Thnnks We wish to express our sincere ap preciation to our many friends for the acts of kindness and sympathy ex tended us during our recent bereave ment; also for the beautiful floral of ferlngs. Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Albright. Warrants Called School District No. ao will pay war rants No. 363 to 397 Inclusive at the Farmers and Fruitgrowers Bank. In terest will cease on this date. May- 1 1034. Signed: S. S. ABBOTT, District Clerk. I 1 m THE GIFT YOU GIVE MUST IE bedect! ELGIN la the answer. Tha most thrilling of all gradu ation gifts for your boy or girl I These watches hare been an American tradition for more than 6S yean. will-: - OTHER WRIST WATCHES as Low as $9.75 See Other Graduation Gifts for $1.50 and up "jewelers MEDFORD. 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