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1 AAUW Study Unit To Close Season; Study English Arts The diversified arts and antiques group of Medford branch, American Association of University Women, will close the season with a meeting set for Thursday, June 1 at the home of Mrs. William E. Jones, 2536 Lyman avenue. The subject will be great paintings of England. Paul Gas parotti of Medford high school art department has loaned sev eral copies of "Studio," a maga zine edited and published in England, for the evening and Mrs. J. M. DeCourcey will show the group colored prints and re productions of the works of Reynolds, Turner, Lawrence, Gainsborough, Romney, con stable and Raeburn. During the year the group has studied several of the arts of England. At the organizational meeting in August a brief his tory of England was presented in order the arts and antiques studied could be properly orient, ed. In September Mrs. C. R. Adamson sang and played Eng lish songs and traced the evolu tion of the music of England from minstrel singers to present day composers. Mrs. W. G. Garner gave a resume of English literature in October and included many fav orite quotations from this liter ary art said to be the artistic field in which England has sur passed all other nations. The creation and recognition of fine furniture was the Eng lish art discussed at November and December meetings bv Mrs. L. P. Hiatt and Mrs. Fred Bur ich, with emphasis on the great cabinet makers, Chippendale, Sheraton, Adams and Heppel white. and the Queen Anne and Victorian furniture. China was the theme of two meetings with all those attend ing bringing pieces of English china for illustration of the lec tures, Spode. Minton and other less well-known kinds were shown and their identifying markings and methods of mak ing were explained by Mrs. H. Fay Wilson and Mrs. L. B. Robertson. Mrs. Harold Baughman ex plained the physical qualities oi English crystal in March, telling of hand-blown, etched, molded and cut crystal. The history of England is written in her drink ing glasses through their decora lion with coals-of-arms and rul ers' heads, she said. There were two distinct types of glasses, tavern and social, the latter be ing smaller and more beautifully decorated. English costal made prior to 1750 has a "pontil" mark, so truly old English class is easily Identified. The pomegranate, dia mond and rose are typical Eng lish designs and Bristol glass is famous for its beautiful colors. Mrs. Fred C. Lorish, who has a master's degree in landscape architecture from Smith college, discussed the architecture of England and showed the group many pictures of English build ings at the April meeting. Program chairmen for the past vear have been Mrs. H. Ray Wilson and Mrs. L. P. Hiatt. The leader was Mrs. Harold Baugh man and at the May meeting Mrs. Leslie Robertson was elect ed leader for next year. In June the group will decide upon next year's program. Any one interested in joining or se curing further information about the group mav call either Mrs. Baughman. 3-1567 or Mrs. Rob ertson, 2-8737. Washington Group Holds Installation At Final Meeting Officers who will serve for the coming year were installed by Mrs. John A. Carter, presi dent of the Medford Council of Parents and Teachers, at the last meeting of Washington Parent Teacher association. The meet ing brought the year to a close. The new officers are Mrs. Chester W. Guches, president; Mrs. J. J. Finegan, vice-president: Mrs. Catherine Walker, secretary and Mrs, Virgil Mohr, treasurer. An Informal tea hour pre ceded the meeting. Mothers of pupils in the first grade were in charge of the social hour, and Mrs. Marian Beeson and Mrs. Benita Gundry served. Pupils from the first grade rooms of Mrs. Zola Jordan and Mrs. Grace Kirtley sang. Mrs. W. T. Frost, retiring president, thanked her officers and chairmen for their coopera tion during the past year and presented each officer with a corsage. Chairmen reported on the year's activities. As the room count was taken, each teacher was given a cor sage as a token of thanks for their help during the year. Mrs. F. L. Ragsdale presented flow ers to Mrs. Frost and expressed the appreciation of the associa tion "for her splendid work for the past year." Mrs. Guches gave Mrs. Frost a past presi dent's pin on behalf of the organization. Mrs. Maurice Butts reported on plans for the sixth grade pic nic, to be held at Twin Plunges and it was decided to increase the help given Brownie scouts sponsored by Washington PTA. Plans were made for an orientation day to welcome the first grade pupils for next year. This will be held June 6 at 2 p.m. in the school and Mrs. R. S. Hinmnn will be in charge of the program. A summary of the state PTA convention was given by Mrs. Guches and Mrs. Ragsdaie. Mrs. Guches stated that a high spirit ual quality prevailed through out the entire convention, and it was brought out that since the foundations of mental and physi cal growth are formed at pre school age, emphasis should be placed on pre-school clinics and study groups. More harmonious relations between home and school were urged, she reported. Wider study of languages in the schools and more exchange students were recommended since the basic need for world peace is under standing among people, Mrs. Guches stated. All legislation which benefits children is supported by the National Congress of Parents and Teachers, Mrs. Ragsdale said in her report. She declared that PTA maintains one of the strongest lobbies in congress in the interest of legislation for child welfare. She further reported that a suition scholarship program to train teachers at the elementary school level is sponsored by PTA and that courses on PTA philosophy and procedure arc now being Instituted in the lead ing colleges of the state. To Leave Mrs. R. C. Bamber. Seattle, will leave for her home Wednes day after spending the past two weeks visiting here with her daughter and son-in-law. Mr. and Mrs. E. Ronald Rice. 302 Van-' couver avenue. New Combinations K:r. y v RIGID-AIRE WADING POOL U.S. Royal rubber. Easy to inflate, easy to store, easy to clean. 10 inches high, 54 inches across. Fun for all the children. $24.95 Plastic paddle boat Small but sturdy for pool or lake. Also rub ber horse to inflate and ride. Boat 9.95 Horse 2.50 KORO-SEAL SWIMMING POOLS 4' 9.95 54' 14.95 7' 19.95 THE TOY HOUSE Tlphon 2-5880 28 S. Bartleft Medford, Ore. This is something entirely new! Kitchen-towel motifs with a touch of smart crochet. Or use these on curtains, other linens. Make teapot in solid color, too. Pattern 7393; transfer 6 motifs about 7x7 inches: directions. Our improved pattern visual with easy-to-see charts and photos, and complete directions makes crochet and knitting easy to do. Send TWENTY CENTS in coins for this pattern to The Mail Tribune. Household Arts Dept . P. O. Box 5640. Chicago 80. Ill Print plainlv NAME. AD DRESS with PATTERN NUMBER. Our ALICE BROOKS Needle work catalogue is the bet ever! ' Send twenty cent.- in coins now for your copy. Illustrations of designs for crocheting, knitting. embroidery, cuddle toys, house-' hold and personal accessories. Free needlework pattern printed in book. SOC Choir Gives Annual Concert; Reviewer Praises (by 0111 DePew) Ashland Southern Oregon college's fast-growing music de partment gave evidence Tuesday evening of a year s ambitious achievement when the annual spring concert of 70 volcei was given in Lincoln auditorium. Director O. C. Bjorlie'a work showed all the professional fin ish that his audiences have lparnpH fn eynert of him. and the choir was welded Into a unit where the colorful bios- oi quick response to mooa or somgi mountains and sea were purpose. J "breathtakingly beautiful." They also were present for the queen s banquet and ball held Saturday Gold Hill Couple Home From Azalea Festival; Watereolort Are Shown Gold Hills Mr. and Mrs. Fritz Wertz of Gold Hill returned home last week after attending the annual Azalea Festival held at Brookings, Ore., over the week-end. They report the weather warm and beautiful and that hundreds of visitors attend ed the annual event. Mr. and Mrs. Wertz attended the coronation of Queen Leta Hassett Saturday morning, the ceremonies being in Azalea State The yearning sweetness of Dawson's "There ia a Balm in Gilead" was sung with a re strained emotion which is high art. Kalinnikoff's "To Thee, O Lord," in typical Russian choral style, was done with vigor and sincerity, as was Tschesnokoff's "Come, Thou Holy Spirit." As variation, "Sing Praises" by Glarum, a spirited exhortation to revere and adore, was render ed in a manner interestingly modulated, while the composer's "Beatitudes" had the solemn dig nity of its Biblical source. Two harmonious numbers, "Dark Water by James and "Oh John" by Reynolds, were done in the satisfying, rich harmony of the spiritual. A change of tone was provided in "Kathryn's Wedding Day" arranged by Luvaas, sung in the jolly folk manner with accented rhythm. As a final number, the choir sang Wilson's comedy arrange ment of "Clementine , in which the feminine wails of "Oh save me" were drowned by the male voices whose helpless despair was expressed in modern dis sonance. Director Bjorlie chiefly relied on his male quartet for comedy effects. The quartet. Robert Rae of Medford. Gerald Leslie. Frank Koch and Harry Kan nasto were equally good for ; fun and for spirited harmony, i They ?ane and sometimes act ed "Sour Wood Mountain." ar ranged by Malin. "Who's That Tapping at My Door," by James, and "Tavern in the Town". A well-trained women's sex tet sang from S. Romberg. "Sere nade" and "Wanting You." the latter a recent number. A mixed octet sang "I Wonder as I Wan- night Mr. Wertz had taken 80 paint ings for an art show, and the couple reports that scores of fes tival visitors saw the art ex hibit. Mr. and Mrs. Wertz gave impromptu talks on the pictures, telling of the various historical Jacksonville paintings and giv ing character sketches of the people who sat for the Gold Hill "old timer" portraits. The visitors report that the festival attracted dozens of writers and photographers, who took pictures of the queen, her court and the azalea gardens, as well as the Smith River In dians whose dances, costumes and basket weaving activities are always a colorful part of the festival. Sunday events included a re ligious service in the park, a barbecue luncheon, art and flow er show and a baseball game. Mr. Wertz reports that he has been invited to exhibit in San Francisco later this year. Sunday. May 11. 1950 MEDFORD (OREGON) MAIL TRIBUNE SEVEN der" by Niles-Horlon. and "The Peasant and His Oxen" by Smith-Aschenbrenncr. a folk song in gay attire, sung by the group with alert variations. Soloists of the choir were Miss Nancy Youngblood and Rithprt Rap Others from Medford who , completed sang in the concert were Paul ine Champlin. Ann Dumo. Alice Howard, Bertha McCallister, Bill Plaskett. Virginia Gibbons, Earline Rogers, Ray Lofthouse. Rodney Royce and Ben Trow bridge. Miss Durno is a member of tiie women's sextet. Chairmen Announced .. For Beta Sigma Phi; Garden Party Planned Committee chalrmeri of Beta Sigma Phi sorority for the com ing year were announced at the final regular meeting of the group for the season, held re cently at the home of Mrs. O. A. Eden, 211 Genessee street. Miss Thelma Loughary was announced chairman of the pro gram committee, to be assisted by Mrs. Ryder Berg; M r a. Charles Ely, social committee; Mrs. William Hartman, member ship committee, to be assisted by Mrs. Wilson Slater and Miss Jean Poland; Mrs. Barbara Nnrcross. publicity: Mrs. Norval Hildman, ways and means, assisted by Mrs. Rex Boehme and Miss Adabee Seiler and Mrs. James Winkler, service committee. Mrs. Ray J. M. Miller, a re cent transfer to the sorority, was elected new extension officer. Plans are being made for a June garden party and square dance for members and their husbands or escorts. Regular meetings will be resumed the second Tuesday In September. A picnic supper was served at the recent meeting in the Eden yard, followed by the business meeting with members grouped about the outdoor fireplace, Former Residents Visitors in Valley Mr. and Mrs. Iva G. Vermil yea. former residents of Gold Hill, have been visiting in the valley for the past month. While there they have been staying with Mrs. Mary Stennett, 325 South Riverside avenue, and have visited many other friends, including Mr. and Mrs. How ard Jamison. 525 West Tenth street, and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Shaffer, 1315 West Main street. They have also visited in Gold Hill. They have spent some time fishing in Rogue River and the various lakes in this vicinity. The Yermilyeas have just a year's trip through out the United States. They have made their home in San Bernadino since leaving Gold Hill about five years ago. Though their plans are . indef inite they hope to return to Rogue River valley to make their home. t$ -. 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