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Lodge Maharani Guest of Honor At Dinner Monday , Honoring the international head of Nomads of Avrudakka, Mrs. Lillian Hammond, mahara ni of the order from Tulsa, Okla., about 30 members from Grants Pass, Yreka and Medford met at the Jackson hotel for a ban quet Monday evening. The group was entertained with dancing by students from Miss Pat's dancing school. ' Rani Irene Willenbrink of Idella Rogue santha presented Mrs. Harry Bryant, imperial deputy of the santha and grand guard of the Pythian Sisters of Oregon, who acted as mistress of ceremonies. She introduced Harry Bryant and Carl Ficht- ner, past grand outer guards, Ernest Johnson, Yreka, Calif., supreme outer guard, of the Knights of Pythias and Mrs. Ma rie Johnson, grand treasurer of the Pythian Sisters of Califor nia. R. E. Schilling, imperial deputy of DOKR, Butte, Mont., and Kenneth Bley, rajah, were also introduced. Mrs. Hammond spoke and was presented a gift of myrtle wood from the santha by Mrs. Irene Willenbrink. The meeting closed with round table discussion on lodge topics. Slides To Be Shown For Gem Club Members Roxy Ann Gem and Mineral club will meet at the Girls Com munity club at 8:00 p.m. Friday, July 11. The program will consist of a showing of slides. SOPRANO DUEL In the early 18th century, two famous women singers, Frances ca Cuzzoni and Faustina Bor doni, were bitter rivals in the theatre. The public clamored for a "duel of voices." So George Frederick Handel wrote the opera "Alessandro" with two equally important parts for the women as rivals in the plot. The temperamental singers took the whole opera literally and actu ally fought on stage, to the de light of the audience. CHOPIN'S FAREWELL When Frederic Chopin was visiting a young girl named Marie, she gave him a flower to wear. To return the gesture, he composed a little farewell waltz. In this music he blended the chimes of her clock and the bustling sounds of the street out- aide her home. This music, just a token at that time, is still fam ous as "La Valse de 1' Adieu." INDIAN LIFE SONG Young Indian boys, who want ed to grow up to be great war riors, were sent alone to a moun tain top to fast for three days. During this time, it was said that brave boys had "visions" il.'f oo of a song and when the boy came down to the Indian village, he was singing his own personal song that would belong to him all through his life as a warrier. For best lighting results, lamp shades should have white or light ivory linings to reflect all the light. If you want color in lamp shades be sure to use opaque paper ones. If -you're one of those who tuck - hard-boiled eggs in meat loaf, here's a bright idea; devil the eggs first. This is guaranteed to make your meat loaf the hit of the party. Sunday JT 1952 MEDFORD (OREGON) MAIL TRIBUNE FIVE Festival Footnotes Among the many visitors to the festival shell this week was a group of some 30 or 40 school teachers who were on a tour of the area. When director Richard Graham received word that the group would arrive at the -theater to watch part of a rehearsal of "The Tempest," he asked that the actors increase their voice projection and put on their shirts. Glimpses of Oregon's Shakespearean Festival writer's signature, on an unlined sheet of paper. It isn't necessary for him to meet the writer. Mrs. Lillian Hammond, Tulsa, Okla.,. maharani or Inter national head of the Nomads of Avrudakka. was a visitor in Medford Monday and was honored at a banquet given in the Jackson hotel. Pictured here (standing left to right) are Ken neth Bley, Yreka, rajah of Idella Rogue santha of the nomads; H. S. Willenbrink, Yreka, royal vizier of Fuhat Burkan. Dra matic Order Knights of Khorassan; Mrs. Hammond, Mrs. Harry Bryant, Medford, imperial deputy of Idella Rogue santha; Mrs. Dollie Love, Medford, princess, Mrs. Willenbrink, rani, and Mrs. Margaret Davis, Medford, second warder of the santha. (Brainerd photo) Conf erence Says Music Clue to Nation's Welfare You can tell what people are by hearing their music. In a recent study of the world's music, the American Mu sic Conference discoved that the prevalent type of melody in each era is a clue to the welfare and spirit of the tim.e The Crusaders, for instance, introduced romance and gallan try as a new note in folk music of the twelfth century, while contrastingly, musical accom plishments were at a standstill during the Black Death plague and the Hundred Years War. With the Rennaissance came the spirit of individualistic ac complishment and Italian com posers departing from stylized music, tied drama and music to gether to introduce the opera. Fiddled While They Waited By the sixteenth and seven teenth centuries music was so important in England that bar bers kept violins for the patrons to amuse themselves, much as a dentist of today stacks up magazines. Music has been used to por tray the deepest feelings of each people from their love songs to their bitterly satiric political barbs. This is evident in our own country's history- "Yankee Doo dle Dandy," an old drinking song, was sung in derision by British soldiers, who jeered at our bedraggled Revolutionary patriots. With a "dandy" twist, Washington's army beat the Brit ish and captured the song. It was played at the surrenders of Bur goyne and Cornwallis. Our patriotism and personal fears were evident in the songs of America's wars and our flaunting of conventions during the twenties was a ragtime pre lude that ended in a crash. Use Music's Power It's a different story now. The power of music is being recog nized, and used to develop a bet ter nation. Modern educators ered dish luncheon will be have discovered that instrument- served at 12:30 p.m playing develops the powers of concentration that help in other studies. Athletic coaches know it teaches coordination. Teen agers revel in the popularity they gain. Doctors use the sooth ing powers of music to reduce tension. Adults find music the most rewarding hobby. These are the reasons that American Music Conference figures show we are the top melody making nation in the world. There are more than 48,000 school musi cal organizations, with a great number of schools including in struction as an integral part of the curriculum. A national sur vey indicated that the educator's trust in music to encourage good grades was justified 90 of elementary school honor stu dents play an instrument. Other Growth of Music Community orchestras are be ing formed throughout the coun try with more than 700 giving concerts regularly and others forming. Industry has made great strides in recognizing the benefits of music participation by employees in raising morale and cutting down 'on. absentee ism. Companies like Dow Chemi cal, Ford, DuPont and hundreds of others find that music is a great democratizer and makes people like working together. Sams Valley Group Schedules Meeting Sams Valley Christian Build ers of Sams Valley Community church will meet Tuesday, July 8, at the home of Mrs. Lyle Sams. A potluck luncheon will be followed by the business meeting. Adarel Social Club Schedules Meeting Adarel Social club will hold the July meeting in Jacksonville Thursday, July 10, in the home of Mrs. Frank Janosky. A cov- - 3 sfe IS THE WORLD GETTING BETTER or WORSE? Don't Miss This Lecture TONIGHT 7:30 p.m. OTHER LECTURES HAROLD E. METCALF Fri., July 11 "The two Witnesses Dressed in Sackcloth Who Were Attacked by the Beast of the Bottomless Pit" Sat, July 12 "Hard Nuts Cracked." Listen to KYJC Sunday at '12:30 p.m. Also to KMED at 9:30 pan. for "Your Bible Says." :- 5) 6) 910 So. Central Ave. Medford, Oregon Prospect Association Makes Jubilee Plans; Miss Pingle Candidate Prospect Mrs. Leo Hoag, Hartley lane, was hostess to the PTA executive board meeting Monday, June 30. Six members attended and made plans for the PTA food booth at the Prospect Jubilee, to be held July 19 and 20. Any one interested in helping at the booth should contact Mrs. Hoag. Chosen as queen candidate "to be sponsored by the PTA for the jubilee was Miss Julie Pingle of Mil-Mar lodge. . Bennetts Here Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Bennett, Los Angeles, are spending a few days in the valley visiting friends and attending to busi ness matters. The Bennetts for merly resided in Medford. Loyal Workers Class Hold Picnic, Meeting Loyal Workers class of First Christian church held the July meeting Tuesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charl Smith, Haven street. A picnic dinner was served, and follow ing dinner games were played. A business meeting closed the evening's festivities. Ladies' Aid Society Plans Picnic Thursday Ladies Aid society of St. Pet er's Lutheran church will hold the annual picnic at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, July 10, in Hawthorne Park. Coffee and punch will be furnished by committees in charge. Members are asked to bring potluck dishes and their own table service. Friends are invited to attend. Pat Hines and Doug Russell added something new to the Ro man atmosphere of Thursday night's "Julius Caesar" rehear sal by appearing on stage wear ing huge campaign ribbons advo cating "Octavius for Caesar." Citizens of Ashland are be coming accustomed to the antics that often take place after re hearsals at the "B and G," a hamburger house not far from the theater. Spontaneous dance exhibitions, imitations and other by-play have attracted quite an audience from time to time as members of the cast relax and enjoy their food. One of the younger members of the cast, sixteen-year-old Ger ald Gardner of Sheridan, Ore., received word recently that his stage name, Michele Valienoff , is now legal. Gerry is a ballet pupil at Ballet House in Portland, and will go on tour next January as member of Ballet Oregon, a troupe recently formed by his teacher. The only Texan in this year's festival cast is one who doesn't ride horseback, Mainer Patrick Hines, of Corpus Christi. Pat, a festival scholarship holder, has lived in Texas all his 22 years, and has attended Del Mar col lege and the University of Texas, He is a member of Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity. He has studied unaer a. iaen fayne, ana ap peared in 17 college shows. Pat was born on St. Patrick's day, which accounts for his mid die name, although he is neither msn nor uatnonc. Mainer is an old family name, dating back to the days when Pat's ancestors lived in Germany. His most important Shakes pearean role in college was King Henry, which he portrayed in the Texas production of both parts of "King Henry IV." Pat wiu be seen this summer as Alonso in "The Tempest" and Leonato in "Much Ado About Nothing." Pat first became interested in the festival through Paul Rein hardt of Oklahoma, a festival veteran, who attended the Uni versity of Texas last year. Paul's copies of the souvenir programs were partly what attracted him, he added. ' -. .fats occupation next year will be teaching high school dramatics somewhere in Texas Meeting Announced For Degree of Honor Women's Christian Temper ance union will meet Thursday, July 1C, at 2 p.m. in Girls Com munity club. Mrs. G. O. Sanden. program chairman, has ar ranged for devotions, special music and speakers. Mrs. W. W. Walker is refresh ment chairman. 1 The Indians regarded wild rice, a modern delicacy, as the special gift of the Great Spirit to them. A few weeks ago a story was sent out of the festival publicity bureau to the effect that a lute was badly needed for use in the festival by Hans Lampl, music director. The rare instrument was described as a "a pear- shaped instrument, alleged to be musical, stringed, and with a long 'neck'." The story, sent only to south ern Oregon newspapers, was ap parently picked up by a wire service, for this week Lampl re ceived a letter, from 3014 Doug las road, Coral Gables, Fla. The writer, Mrs. Victor K. D. Ross, reported the need of a lute had been published in the Miami Herald and that she had the solu tion to the festival's problem. fane wrote: "If you will get in touch with Mr. Ephraim Siegerman, who is a graduate student at the Brooklyn Polytechnic, New York, I am sure that he can not only secure a lute for you but can go to Ashland and play it for the festival. "Mr. Siegerman is rapidly making a name for himself as one of the few professional lut- ists in this country." A delighted Lampl lost no time in writing and mailing a letter to Ephraim Siegerman at Brooklyn Polytechnic. R.S. before you buy MELODY LINGERS ON In the past 30 years, more than 96 different kinds of activ ities were introduced to our schools. Only three have lasted through the whole period. Of these, two are musical bands and orchestras. Did you know that color in side lamp shades absorbs light? Don't waste light for which you pay by using lamp shades with colored linings, say lighting specialists. hear the SPINET MODEL Hammond Organ Want beautiful organ mune for your home, for small church or chapel, for school or lodge rooms? The Spinet Model Hammond Or gan brings you thousands of rich, beautiful tones. ..is self-contained, with tone equipment ripht in the console, adequate for all medium size enclosures. The Spinet Model Hammond Organ has the wonderful Selectire Vibrato, available on either or both manuals, aa well as Vibrato Chorus effect. 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Catherine Gray, a table settings consult ant, suggests, "Move out onto the porch, where you and your guests can enjoy summer days." The table decoration suggest ed for luncheon is easily ar ranged and practical, too. The pots of ivy marching across the table can be left outside all summer. They add a cool tvuch of green to your porch. And the bamboo basket is so usable you'll wonder how you ever got along without it. The baskets, now on sale in department stores, go along to market, bring home wet bathing suits from the beach, carry your knitting, or sewing. They fold into a flat package when not in use. Here, the basket comes to the table to fold the fruit for dessert. (Carry the fruit to the porch in the basket, then ar range your decorative touch while you bask in the sunshine.) Oranges and grapefruit owe their flower-like appearance to a simple peeling trick. Section off the fruit and peel the rind almost to the base of the fruit. 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