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About Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1903-1919 | View Entire Issue (May 11, 1912)
HI CAPITJI 70UBJTAL, SUES, 0REG05, SATURDAY, MAI 11, 1912. PAG1 THEFB. 'SOCIETY Arrangements planned for the May day festivities at Willamette univer sity were postponed until Wednesday the eighth, when rare spring weather pronounced success for the event. As herald for the coremonles and games to follow, ' a dainty breakfast was served by young women of Willamette Christian association; many from Sa lem and its suburbs enjoyed breaking their fast in most beautiful surround ing, at this annual feast. In the tennis tournament next on the program, Pacific and Willamette universities met for battle. Willam ette was victorious, winning six sets again Pacific's four. Paul Homan and Walter St. Pierre faced Ralph Ras mussen and Mr. Uurllnham of Pacific. Paul Homan exhibited some excellent work in the afternoon when with Miss Frances Pohle they defeated Ralph Rasmu8sen and his Bister in the mixed doubles. Willamette winning first and third sets and Pacific the second. Paul Homan also won the singles by a re sult of two love sets, while Walter St. Pierre lost his singles.' Between the morning and afternoon tennis events, an elaborate luncheon was served for the students, on Lau sanne lawn. The particular event of this gala day was crowning of Alta the First. An nounced by trumpeter, Clarence Hick ox, and herald, Paul Anderson, MIbs Alta Altman appeared preceded by two pretty little girls in white, Elizabeth Dyer and Pauline Dick, carrying bas kets of flowers, her maids of honor, Miss Frances Pohle In pale blue and Miss Margaret Graham in white, and followed by her train bearers, Sher man Plimpton and Donald Allison, two liandsome little boys. Accompanying lier were the Archbishop of Canter bury, Charles Harrison; Archbishop of York, Joseph Stearns, and the Hlshop of Oxford, Albert Mlnton, who was director of ceremonial affairs. All wended their way from College of Mu sic to the place of coronation, where the ritual used in crowning Queen Mary of England was followed as closely as circumstances would per mit. In the royal train the court mu sicians sang a May day carol and after the elaborate ceremony, a coronation song. In the chorus were Misses Lura Wilson. Pearl Hradley, Gertrude Ba vin, Mabel Magness, Grace Thompson, Armorel Sutcllffe, Una Heist, and Harold Jory, Edgar Martin, Errol Gll Itey, Alfred Schramm, Dan Gibson and Merton DeLong. Dean Mendenhall was director of music, The Archbishop of Canterbury placed the jeweled crown and Immediately the royal salute was fired In honor of Queen Alta the First. , Earl Nott as prime minister read the queen s mes sage to her people, The queen was very beautiful and dignified In her splendid ermine trim med robe of crimson velvet, brocaded with the royal flower outlined In Tieavy gold cord. The formality of court adieu was most Impressive, and the queen charmingly gracious in 'manner. Second only to the coronation scene was the winding of the May pole1. Streamers of cardinal and gold were caught by sixteen lovely young women In pretty white frocks, who in perfect time to the music of Willam ette orchestra, tread the graceful steps of the old English dance on the green sward. Miss Lottie Penn directed this pretty scene, and the dancers were Misses Lola Hello Cook, Edith Lewis, Emma Loughrldge, Alice Gregson, Dftlsy Mulkey, Florence Page, Grace Edglngton, Ethel Lewton, Helen Was 1ell, Ada Mark, Florence Metcalf, Lulu Hollenheck, Ruth Youngl Clara Per kins, Nina Graves and Jessie Young. Contests between the queen's sub jects and men from Pacific university followed the May pole dance, and for closing feature there was "tug-o'-war'' -with Bides taken by Willamette fresh men and sophomores, the latter win ning a small victory; neither able to vanquish completely the other, the re sult was declared a draw. This May day fete was elaborately planned and successfully carried out. iarge crowds enjoyed each event in the round of the duy's sports. The members of Cherry City Social club were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Mlnto last Wednesday even ing, when six tables of five hundred were played. Mr. and Mrs. 0. 0. Mc Clellan captured high score prizes. A color motif In red and white was used for decorating. Tulips, lilacs and wIb tarla were the flowers. Refreshments were planned with the view of carry ing out the same colors. Mrs. Fred erick Steusloff. Mrs. A. T. Wnln and "Mi a. F. M. Drown assisted the hostess. Their many friends are rejoicing with Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Cross over the arrival of a Bon, Edwin Curtis, Jr., on Thursday morning at six o'clock. Mrs. Cross was Miss Barbara Durbln liefore her marriage. This baby boy, who Ib the first grand child, has two great grandmothers, Mrs. Sarnh Dur l)in of Salem and Mrs. J. W. Brlggs of Portland. Mother and son are very comfortable at the Salem hospital. J Skin of Beauty purs, BUH KYI U 1 nuiiaaiu 1 i t, rVlt SALE My DRl)0G8H AND fAWCV 000U8 UfcAi-URS rjRD. T. HOPKINS. Proprietor, 37 Great Joie Street. New York Mrs. J. N. Smith and Mrs. Rollln K. Page entertained the KenBlngton tea club last Monday afternoon at Mrs. Smith's home. Purple lilacs graced the rooms. The hostesses were as sisted by Mrs. W. G. Allen and Miss Hurlburt. Mrs. John McNary will en tertain the members of this club on Wednesday of next week. I ; Last Sunday, at the home of Mr. and iMrs. Frederic Thlelsen In Rickreal, relatives and a few friends surprised Mrs. Ada Strong with a birthday din ner. The long table was gaily decor ated in ferns and flowers and placed at each end was a beautiful birthday cake, each with sixteen candles and a lot more to grow on. Place cards were folders hand painted with dainty maid ens and a conspicuous question mark. These bore riddles in verse, which the guests contested In solving. Josephine Baumgartner's was the first correct answer. Mr. George Rodgers brain was at a standstill, and in conse quence his reward was foot prize. The honoree was recipient of many beau tiful gifts. III honor of Mr. and Mrs. S. G. Sar gent's wedding anniversary, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Meyers gave a dinner last Monday evening, asking the bridge club members as guests. The very beautiful table was centered with yel low tulips and place cards were of Mexfcan workmanship. The figures representing wild birds and domestic fowlB were exquisitely formed of in. flnlteslmal feathers In natural colors. After dining the party attended Mar garet Anglln's presentation of "Green Stockings'' at the Grand. The members of her club, Naehen Vereln, were happily entertained yes terday afternoon by Miss Zoe Stock ton, who for additional guest, aBked Mrs. W. S. Mott. Great quantities of lilacs were used throughout the rooms where sewing and cards occu pied the time. Indian blankets and pillows were arranged on the lawn beyond the house, where luncheon was served in picnic style, making a delightful closing for the afternoon. Mrs. Mury J. Crelghton was made guest of honor yesterday when her daughter, Mrs. W. H. Dancy asked twenty-eight pioneer women who were her friends and schoolmates many years ago, to pass the after noon with her. Yellow and white was the scheme for decorating and was also carried out In refreshments. Scotch broom, golden popples and tulips with white i lilacs were used In beautiful effect. Mrs. Edwin Baker and MIbs Crelgh ton assisted. I All' of the guests have been In Ore gon for twenty-five years and some of them for sixty years. I . Complimenting Miss Mabel Crelgh : ton. who is Mrs. W. H. Dancy's sister I and house guest, Mrs. Edwin Baker, entertained with cardB at five tables ,on Wednesday afternoon, asking j members of the Five Hundred club and a few guests besides, Mrs. .Ralph Watson's score captured prize. In the living rooms were lupins in blue and and the dining was bright ened with clusters of Scotch broom. Mrs. Dancy and Mrs. Lock assisted the hostess. , . Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Lamport ha.d with them for asfew dayB this week Mr. Lamport's cousin and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Carter of Guelph, Canada, who have been touring their country and a portion of the United States for the past seven months. I From Oreflron tnev ftonlourn tlirnneh I California to the southern and eastern states, expecting to return home In July. Mr. Carter, who was well ac. qualnted with Governor West's grand father, was a schoolmate of his fath er's in England and In Canada, a friend of the family and also of the McGregor's, Mr. West's mother's fam ily. . 1 Mrs. 'George A. Wood was made honor guest last Tuesday afternoon, when Mrs. Elizabeth R. Case and Mrs. Seba Case Wall entertained with ten tables of five hundred; card honors fulling to Mi'B. William C. Knighton and Mrs. Frederick Waters. Assist ing were Mrs. Frederic Thlelsen, Miss Aline Thompson, Miss Ellen Thlelsen and Miss Louise Thompson. Mr. and Mrs. A. L: McCully of Port land will be Sunday vlBltors with Mr. and Mrs. William C. Knighton. Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Bishop, who are enjoying a sojourn In the east, had the pleasure of attending In New York city, a 'Titanic" benefit under the patronage of President Taft and the Duke and Duchess of Connaught. At this entertainment they were given the rare treat of hearing Nordlca, Mury Garden and Caruso. Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Talmadge re turned' from Cottage Grove last Tues- Is a Joy Forei OSL T. IXLtt cowucrr ' Oriental Creair OR MAGICAL BEAUTIFIER CKS A MSATIH MB tfflMO COMIUIOI It b tt duty of mrj woman to presem bet beauty, and even tt most beautiful munt protect . i funltlMtmnmlflXion. tweet. and wholesome is something every woman. desires and which can M ruuT wnmru u, OOURAUD'S ORIENTAL CKUAAi. 'Hii well known preparation has been bighiT r000 mended by physicians, actresses, lingers, an mta of fashion for over hail a ouninry. I .enders the akin like the softows of velvet, leav In It clear and Oearh white. iiOURAUU"S ORIENTAL CREAM cures Skin Diseases, relieves irritation, sootheemnd in. Ttgorates tna skin, beaut'uei and improve the Joomplfcxion and cannot os surjxuseJ wton j're panatf for evening sttirs day and hope to make Salem their permanent home. Mr, and Mi's, Asuhel Bush, Jr., are visiting for a couple of weeks with Mrs. Bush's parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Boot of South Salem. Mr. and Mrs. Louis W. Cronan came up from Portland last Thursday, re turning on the flyer after taking lunch with the W. Melvlne Plimptons. . Miss Rita Stelner went to Eugene Thursday evening, remaining for the Junior week promenade tonight, and is guest at the Gamma Phi Beta sor ority hounse. Miss Efflce May King has been guest for a week In Portland, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William R. King. . Mrs. C. P. Bishop, accompanied by her grandson, Robert Chauncey Bish op, Jr., visited in Roseburg for the week end. and returned Tuesday morning, bringing Mrs. Thomas Kay, Sr.. who will be guest in Salem for some time. Mrs. Robert Ankeny of Rickreal came over for the Tuesday party. m m Mrs. John Gremmels entertained with a silver tea last Tuesday after noon for the central circle of Christ ian church and their friends. Mrs. Paul Schwabe, recently from Germany and a finished musician, gave piano selections from the opera of "Martha" and responding to encore sang In her native language, "Let Me Dream Again," Miss Blanche Llston, a pupil of the Sara Brown Savage School of Expression gave two delightful read ings. Mrs. Heyser asslBted with re ceiving the guests, who numbered over seventy. Mrs. Otis Vernon and Mrs. Gremmels' very small granddaughter, Vivian Rosenbergor, helped with serving. The hostess made delicious strawberry short cake, which was served with generous quantities of whipped cream and loganberry punch. The guests passed a most delightful afternoon. The annual convention of Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary society of the United Evangelical church closed last Monday after a three days session. On Friday evening Mrs. Myra M. Stauffer gave the president's ad dress, a most' entertaining talk on missionary work of the church In China. Sunday morning Reverend S. S. Mumey preached the annual sermon, and In the evening Reverend St.Plerre, formerly a missionary in Persia, de livered an interesting address. In November of this year woman's board will meet in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. ' Mrs. A. A. Winter, of Dallas, was chosen delegate. The following officers were elected: Mrs. Myra M. Stauffer of Hlllsboro, president: Mrs. G. L. Lovell of Sulem. vice president; Mrs. G. N. Thompson' of Salem, recording secretary; MIbs ileulah OverholBen of HIllBboro, cor responding secretary; Mrs. Etta B. Hall of Dallas, treasurer; Mrs. V. Ur blns of Eugene, field secretary. An Informal reception was given on Thursday afternoon at four o'clock In the assembly hall of the high school, when the teachers were asked to meet Mr. P. J.' Kuntz, superintendent-elect of Salem schools. Mr. Kuntz left in the evening for Owatonna, Minnesota, to complete his year's work in the schools of that city and will return to Salem with his family later In the Bummer. The Sulom Women's Willamette League gave a very delightful tea on Thursday afternoon In the parlors of First Congregational church. About one hundred women called between the hours of three and six. Mrs. M. E. Pomeroy spoke of the object of the meeting. Mrs. Hallle FaYrlsh Hinges sang "In the Garden of My Heart" and responded with a little Irish love Bong. Mrs. Burghardt played the piano ac companiments, Mr. Charles Galloway gave two recitations. Fifty women joined the league, signifying their de sire to aid In raising the endowment fund. The art class of Salem Woman's club Ib responsible for one program during the season's meetings. Today, under its direction, Miss Magner, art teacher In Willamette university, Is giving a lecture on the "Madonnas, ' illustrating with slides. Miss Mugner saw many of the famous paintings during her trip abroad, and by study Is well qualified to make the after noon's talk most Interesting. Upon Investigation, the copy of the ''New York Herald," dated April the fifteenth, eighteen hundred and sixty- four, belonging to Mr. A. Stewart, Is a one-sheet "extra" sent out evidently before the regular Issue. Mrs. Eliza beth Case of this city possesses a copy of the regular morning Issue of that paper, hearing the same date and filled with the news of President Lincoln's assassination. The paper Is a folio of six columns, edited by James Gordon Bennett, volume thirty and number 104. The whole number Is 10,546, and the price four cents. The IsBiie Is made up of war news; two columns being devoted t the moving ot Sherman's army. The tramp began on the ninth of March. At the death of Mrs. Case's father, the copy was found In his desk among private papers. Miss Nean West, Miss Irma North rop, Miss Frances Northrop of Salem and MIbs Gunderson of Astoria were guestB last week of Miss Mulile Page at the Page farm on Lake ltblsh. Their vlBlt extending a day or two Into this week. Mrs, Banks' address, given In the chapel to Willamette's students this week, was greatly enjoyed. Her four teen years of missionary work among the tribesmen on the Congo, together with a large number of curious n rl I rles used for Illustrating and a very delightful manner of speaking, made the lecture most entertaining for the 'large number of students who formed the audience, i I National President HIiiBhaw of the Intercollegiate Prohibition league whoso home Is in Portland, add reBsed 'the students of Willamette university I Thursday morning In the chaiiel. After the regular Thursday night meeting in First Christian church, Mrs. Davis Errett's class of Loyal Daughters surprised the members and friends assembled with an invitation to adjourn to their class rooms for a celebration of the third anniversary of their organization. About seventy guests enjoyed a social hour in the beautifully decorated rooms. Masses of scotch broom and the class pen nants in gold and white were used and the celling was strung from cen ter to sides with garlands of gold and white. Miss Geneva Goodrich and Miss Esther Gremmels Berved orange and lemon punch with wafers. At the head of the crescent-shaped receiving line stood Mrs. Errett, who presented the Misses Anna Derby, Wilda Slegmund, Vivian Hargrove, Merle Tracey. Vivian Gremmels, Mary Lemmon, Grace Townsend, Jessie Hunt, Esther Gremmels, Edna Town send, Clair DeLay, Helen Mercer, Al tha Wright, Imo DeLay, Velva Utter back, Winnie Hargrove, Geneva Good rich, Carmen Tracy, Maud Gremmels, Grace Craig, Dorothea Grimes and Julia Minor. The girls of J. U. G. Tennis club met last Tuesday evening with Mlas Edna Townsend in her home at 642 North High street Geneva Goodrich and Carmen Tracy were Invited to Join the club. Lilacs and scotch broom were used for decorating and anarch way of tennis rackets made an appro priate setting. Among the games was a contest for objects found on the sil ver half,, dollar piece. Light refresh ments were served and the evening was very enjoyable. Mrs. Robert Ankeny and small son Lewis, Mrs. L. A. Westacott and Mrs. Frederic Thlelsen and children were house guests of Mrs. Ada Strong for Tuesday and Wednesday. Mrs. Leslie B. Howell is expecting to leave Salem next Tuesday for a visit In Tacoma and British Columbia. Mrs. W. S. Mott was hostess Thurs day afternoon for the Priscllla club. Additional guests were Mrs. Brooks and Mrs. Frank Brown. Miss Nan Wagner was removed from the hospital to her home last Tues day, and Is rapidly improving from the effect of her last operation. For a very short stay, combining business and pleasure, Mr. and Mra. Burton Leland Stanford came up from Portland last week. . The F. P. Talklngtons had for week end guests Mrs. C. H. Monroe and her sister. Miss Minnie Brugger of Port land. Early this morning MIbs Mabel Gremmels and Miss Mabel Wilson drove to Lyons for the day's outing, and Incidentally to fish. Miss Olive Metcalf went to Eugene Thursday to enjoy a week's visit with friends and to attend the junior prom enade this evening, which Is one of the chief social events of the school year. Mrs. Jane Chadwlck's daughter, Mrs. W. T. Gray of Seattle, was her guest for a few days this week. Mr. Albert Talklngton of Grange ville, Idaho, remained over Sunday with his brother, Mr. F. P. Talklngton. Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Hargrove and their small son Wayne were week end guests of Mr, and Mrs. Carey Martin. Miss Mabel Huddelson left Salem last' Tuesday for a month's vacation to be passed with relatives and friends In Idaho. The Junior guild of St. Paul's church was entertained by Mrs. Joseph Baum gnrtner last Tuesday afternoon. Work was planned for future moetlngs and light refreshments served. The "Happy Seven" of the county clerk's office are Intending to picnic at Silver Falls on May thirtieth, when the office closes for the day. The D, H. Talmadges have bought a home on Court and Nineteenth streets and are settling their household goods. Mrs. Aylla Talmadge arrived Thurs day to make her home with them. President J. H. Ackerman Invited the teachers of Polk and Marlon coun ties to be present at the Oregon nor mal in Monmouth hurt Saturday, to witness the actual class work of the school. The entire day was given over to classes for the Inspection of visitors and questions of Interest were dis cussed by the teachers. MIbs Wilson demonstrated BtirceBS- f ul methods of calisthenics in the de partment of physical culture, and told how folk dances, educational games and Interesting everclses may bo used to advantage In the school room. The sixth grade work was conduct ed by Miss Olive Davis, who explained the meaning of advertisements In a most delightful manner, Illustrating with some of the best-known adver tisements. The gymnasium was transformed Into a cafeteria, where two hundred guests were served who at once gath- II07 ONE WOMAN V011 Her Health and Strength Back Again by The Use of Cardul. Tampa, Fla. In a letter from this city, Mrs. E. C. Corum writes: "I was all weakened and worn out with wo manly troubles. My husband brought me some Cardul as a tonic, and, from the first dny, It Beemed to help. I had almost lost my reason, but, thanks to Cardul, I did not. Soon, I felt and looked like a new woman.- I think the remedy Is wonderful. I recommend It to my friends, for I have received great benefit from It. Cardul acts specifically on the weak' ened womanly organs, strengthening the muscles and nerves, and building them un to health. It helps to refresh the worn-out ner vous system and relieves the effects of overwork, both mental and physlral. Fifty years' successful use fully tirove the merit of this purely vege table, tonlo remedy for women. In every community, there llvo soma Who have been benefited by Cardul. The beneficial effects of this time tested woman's remedy, soon show themselves In many different ways. Try It N. i.-WWtator UJlM'Mvtionr Dt., Chuu- n. MalklM Co., (.hUBOo, Ttn., tf irxfl"" rwfuffU, tni 64-p-r bo. Hum TrMUMM tm Wobm," mm la fitla nX aa kwmm. ered on the lawn to enjoy their lunch eon. Attending the Institute from Sa lem were Superintendent W. M. Smith, Assistant Superintendent and Mrs. E. F. Carleton, Professor Kirk, Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Thomson and the members of the normal training class at the Salem nlgn school, Leslie Methodist church held a very large audience last week Friday even' ing, when the splendid program, so long in preparation was presented After musto by Helen Moore, was prayer by Reverend A. C. Bracken bury, pastor, followed by song, "Clover Blossoms," primary class; recitation "Patches," Mary Kightlinger; living pictures, "God Wants the Girls," Hen rietta Bishop; song, "Jesus Bids Us Shine," Lois Olsen, UrlBe Harmon. Es ther Townsend, Helen Borchardt; liv ing pictures, "Little Pilgrim, Evelyn French; recitation, "Mamma's Precious Girl," Martell Shlpp; living picture, "Emollne Jones," Mary Borchadrt; ex ercises, "The Birds," Mrs. Klghtllug er's class; recitation, "The Lazy Cloud,'' Eulena Aufranc; living pic ture, "Breeches," Cecil Thompson; music, Bertha Vlck; recitation, "Lulu's Punishment," Evelyn French; living picture, "Little Seamstress," Martell Shlpp; recitation. "When Teacher Gets Cross," Gladys Olson: living picture, Along comes Eliza with the Broom." Kema Sauter, Mildred Ackerman; song Chinese Love Song." Mabel Acker man and Lois Nye ; recitation, "Grand ma' Always Does," George. Rhoten: living pictures, "April 8howers," Cur tis French: exercise, "Finger Tins." Mrs. French's class; recitation, "When Mamma Was a Little Girl," Mary Peck, solo, "Holy City," MIbs Barber; living pictures, "Violets, Margaret King: recitation, "My Dolls." Anna Belle Majors; living pictures, "Gathering Nuts," Allle Lewis; song, "Hoe Out Your Row," Mrs. Klghtllnger's boys; living pictures, "Little Artists," Mary Barker; recitation, "An Awful Little Girl," Elsie Victor- living picture, "Father, We Thank Thee," Mary Peck; song, Lloyd Moore; recitation, "Hard to Obey," Cecil Thompson; living pic ture, "School Marm,' Mary Kight linger; lily drill, by sixteen girls; reading, Miss Sherwood; song, "All Aboard for Blanket Bay," Miss Bar ber's girls. The work was all good and the audience showed Kb apprecia tion to a marked degree. In First Christian church tomorrow afternoon at three o'clock, there will be a Mothers' day service under di rection of Salem Brotherhood of American Yeomen. The programed selections of miiBlc and addresses will make the service most Interesting. An Invitation has been extended to all fraternal soclotles and the general public will be welcome. It Is custom ary on this occasion to wear a white flower or ribbon In honor of one's mother or in her memory. Addresses will be made by Reverend Tapscott, Reverend Errett. and Mr. Rollln K. Page. There will be a quartet num ber by Miss Mlnetta Magers, Miss Er mine Bushnell, Mr. Jenks and Mr. Glle and soprano solo by Miss Bush- nell. Miss Mubel Lantz and MIbs Inez Dentson will also sing. The Ladles Aid society of the First Presbyterian church Is giving a cafe teria supper next Wednesday from five to eight In the evening. The menu will he baked salmon, roast beef, veal loaf, potatoeB maBhed and escalloped, baked beans, chicken and fruit salads, all kinds of breads, cakes and pies, ice cream. The price of each article will be posted in plain sight back of the counter. Mrs. Downing and Mrs, Hartley will have charge of the dining room. Mrs. Z. F. Moody, Mrs. James Martin and Mrs. Small will serve tea, coffee and chocolnte. Mrs. Raymond, Mra. Biib- cock, Mrs. W. W. Martin and Mrs. A, L. Brown form the reception com mittee. Mrs. C. P. BIhIiop nnd Mrs. Wallce will serve as caBhlers. Mr;. L. K. Page Is chairman of arrange ments. I he remembrance of good things these women have offered the public In the past, will assure a large crowd of hungry people for next Wednesday evening. At "Mother's dny ' service on Sun day evening In First Congregatlonul church, Perry Frederick Shrock will take for the subject of his discussion, "An Old Fashioned Mother." The public Is most cordially Invited to attend thlB service. Mrs. Mark Skiff anil Mrs. Lowell Tweedalo entertained the Baptist wo- man'B Missionary circle In her home at 280 North High street, yesterday. Study for this afternoon was "What to do with the Emigrant." Mrs, Stearns led the discussion on home missionary conditions. The social hour was followed with very lovely refreshments. The next meeting will be held In the church parlors. The Western Interstate Prohibition oratorical contest was held In First Methodist church last evening and proved to he the greatest event of he kind ever gtlven In this city. After the contest, members of Pro hibition league, the orators and their friends assembled In the parlors of the church where a banquet was spread for their enjoyment. The pro grammed numbers were arranged as follows. Invocation, Doctor Avlson. "A Spanish Romance", Ladles club. "Washington,'' Theodore O. Smith. "Liberty vs. the Liquor Trnlllc," I'nlverslt of Puget Sound, Tacoma, "California.'' Roy Murray. "The Convicted Assassin," Univer sity of Southern California, Los An geles. Organ selection, Dean F. S. Men denhall. Oregon: Marry G. McCain, "Liquor vs. Liberty," Willamette University, Salem. "Inland Empire," I'nul A. Duper tlns. "Is Prohibition a Success?" Wash ington Blnte College, Pullman, Wash Ington. "D Coppah Moon" (HWlby), Glee. Club quartet. , Remarks, President lllnshaw. Judge's decision. Judges on thought and composition, I'rnfcsMor K, R. Moses, Westminster College, New Wilmington, Pennsyl vania: Professor Leigh Colvln, Col umbia University, New York City; Walter R. Miles, professor of philos ophy, University of Iowa, Iowa City, On delivery: President Ievt Pen nington, Puellle College, Newberg; Doctor J. F. Ohormlcy, pastor First Christian church, Portland; Uiial H. McCarthy, attorney, Portland. Har ry 0. McCain, of Willamette Unlver- Lot II, Serges, cheviots, mixtures and fancy suit ings, plain and fancy styles, Suits that sold for $29,50, $32,50, $35,00, Special $19.50 i Lot III, Serges, Basket weaves, fancy suitings and mixtures, the very perfection of art in tailoring and design, Sold for $39,50, $45,00 and $60.00, Special $25.00 Quality U. G. Shipley Co. 145-147 North liberty Street Sum mI Cowt Strte, SALEM, ORECON MrcHand)i Bity, in taking first place carries the honor of becoming; national repre sentative for the west. In addition, to (his he receives a prize of one hundred dollars given by the Inter collegiate Prohibition league. With an all day picnic and an In dustrial contest among the pupils, Miss Margaret Evans closed a suc cessful year's, work yesterday in Bethel school, east of Salem, Prizes were given to the winners In contest, for best of livestock and articles of handiwork. Superintend ent Smith addressed the pupils and managed the athletic sport b. MIhs Evens has mado a most efficient In structor. Mr. and Mrs. 8. M. Endicott sent out the following Invitations for a most novel mode of entertaining last evening. Race Meet at Ilolinont Park. Friday, May Tenth Under management of Mr. and Mn. S. M. Endicott American Rules to Oovern All Races Four to enter and three to start. Any Htarter left at the post will be fined and disqualified. Anyone getting flag , nt first heat will not be allowed to start again, barring accident. Pool, selling under direction of the management, Entries to close at Bevcn-thlrty and first race at eight o'clock, sharp. Among those already entered are: Glad Hand. .Friendship and Welcome Merry Maker llappy-tliouglit and Equality Get There ...Don't Care and Common Senses Forget the. Past Enjoy the Present and Hope Charity and Good Will will go to the pole against time We look for all records to be brok en, as the track Is fast. Among those entered and scratched becaiiBe or disagreement with man agement are: Suspicious Willful and Jealousy lllg "I" Thlnkso and Conceit Officials: 8. M. Endicott, starter; Dun T. Chaiubeiluln, referee; K. J. Endicott, Judge; W. W. Moore, Time keeper, A 1 w) i it thlrt guests assembled at the Enillcott's beautiful new home on North Church street, where "some thing new under the Run" awaited them and the cleverly planned enter tainment caused no end of fun and laughter. Each guest, was given an olllclal score card marked off In race events nnd nothing was omitted from first trot to hurdle run. The "stunts" were wonderful In attempts and re sults anil brought enthusiastic ap plause. Winners weie given badges In pur ple centered with a white "W." As the merry crowd entered the dining room for rent nnd refresh ments, the ladles were given a beau WOMEN TAKH NOTKCU! A man cunnot undermu.nl the torture and suffcrtnt many women endure unoompluininilly. . If the inujority ol men ii.llcicd much pain tad endured with patience the weakening iioknie that mint women do, they would ak lor. immediute bympalhy and look lor a quick cure. Many women havo been avcd from a life ol mincry and auiTcring by tornlnj lo the ritflit remedy Dr. Pierce's I'avorito Prescription remedy which it auto to take became containing no narcotics, alcohol or injurious Ingredientn. It li an Iterative extraot of roola, made with puro filyctrin, and first given to the puhlio by that (amiiui apeciulint In the dieaea ol women Dr. K. V. Pierce, ol tho Invalid' Hotel and Surgicul Institute ol Uuflulo, N. Y. Mas. UcwniBUiut. stoeaach, liver sad SUITS Greatly Reduced Have you seen those chic suits that we are selling at such low prices. Suits that have style, lines and wearing quali ties combined Divided into three lots $15.00, $19.50 $25.00 Lot I, Serges, mix tures and fancy suitings, plain and trimmed mod els, not a suit worth less than $25, Special $15.00 Popular Prie.l tiful pink carnation and the men a carnation In white. Miss Helen Wood and MIbs Ger trude East presided over the punch, bowl. ; Assisting Mrs. Endicott was Mrs. Moilene, wife of the artist from the east, who Is painting the wall fres coes of the Endicott home. Luclle Moore, Carrie East and Genevieve Endicott served. All of th, rooms were profusely decorated with pink and white car nations and UBparagus fern. ' Baskets of Scotch broom were ar tistic decorations yesterday after noon when Mrs. J. M. Martin opened home for an "echo party" In enter tainment of the Presbyterian mis-' Bionary meeting. Mrs. C. A. Parks and Mrs. John Albert reported the, work of Northwestern Pacific Board of MIssionB In Spokane. The princi pal talk of the afternoon, and mottt Inspiring, was from Mrs. Parka, Mr. Harding sung, Reverend H. T. Bab- cockp luyed violin solo, Mrs, Baboock accompanying with piano; Mrs. Rockwell, of Portland, gave a Bhort uddress. Light refreshments were served cafeteria fiiBhlon. ' Mrs. Frederick W. Steusloff and Mra. Ida Bubcock were joint host esHes yestordiiy afternoon at Mrs. Hteusloff'a homo, for the montly nila slonary meeting of First Congrega tional church. Following the business session were light refreshments. Mrs. May Kellogg Sullivan, of Seattle, who has been guest of the Ernest Ilofors for the past three weeks, returned home this morning. Miss Florence McKennle accompanied her as far as Portland. A number of friends and relnllves surprised Mr. Olson Dunn last Wed nesday evening In his home on Twelfth street, bring good cheer and a line luncheon. A portion ot tho beautiful birthday cake, decorated with fifty-two lighted candles, wai presented to two of the suprprlswrB, whoso , natal days came with the hosts'. Assisting In making Joyoua the affair were Mrs. Dunn, mother; Mrs. .Iny Noyes and Mr. Dexter WIllH. In celebration of the fortieth wed ding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. W. I,, dimming, a large number of rel atives and friends surprised them liiHt Wednesday evening. Admitting tlHunselves to the home during ab sence of Mrs. Ciimmlngs, the guestu prepared the dining room for a sump tuous feast to be served, at the close) of the evening. May baskets, glfu from guests were hung about the rooms, making pretty decoration, and containing gifts for the compli mented ones. Another surprise cainu (Continued on Page 9.) Mux. T.I7.IR M. llKssiiKiMru of Lincoln, Neb.,rC9"C"flt., hiivs: "I send a testimonial wli.li much pleasure o that mii. Hollering wiuiiiin may know the trim worth of your remedies. I was a groat, sufferer from fenmlii troubles but aftr taking one bottle of Dr. l'lereo's Favorite Prescription, wlil. li a friend advised mo to kike, I found myscll very much 1m- iroveu. niter taxing mrno morn uotuea, mm nin v" sines of Dr. l'lereo's Lot Ion Tablets, I found myself oil thn Mad to recovery. I was 111 poor health fur live years lm now I mn curnl. "I liosi all women suffering frou femalo weukuiwa will give Dr. l'lereo's Favorite Proscription a (air trial. Doctor PlercVi Pleasant Pellets regulate tad Invigortt bowels. 8ugar-ooetd, tiny f ranulaa.