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THE DAILY CAPITAL JOURNAL, SALEM, PEE. SATURDAY, JUNE 29, 1ST - I. i IS OCTETS AS the last days of Joss slip away, ons who is reminiscent cannot m kinder his thots from drifting i to the June day of former yean They wera superfluously filled with gay parties and outings, which were entered opon only to while away the summer hours. People vied with each ether in planning original excursions for one another's amusement. Then, people followed the call of the wood lands and were allured by little nymphs of pleasure to the rivers and forests. The idle moments were spent reading eotimeirtal novels or embroidering in tricate designs on linens, which, by eome, were to be put away in the ce llar hope chest for future" years. How foolish and old-fashioned it seems now to devote so much of one'e time in this way! Now the people feel a call ,t the country, but in a different way, that they may combine work and pleasure in their enthusiastic patriot ism to accomplish national Ideals. The practical application of the mighty aims that are sweeping over the coun try Ss seen in the groups of people, who have always been papular in so ciety circles, flocking out to the farms Offering their assistance during the season when Oregon's fruits are ripen ing eo fast. And even some of the clerks and business people are taking -advantage of the long summer even ings to do their "bit" after their regular hours of work. This new im petus to be'ip in the country fields on the part of the people combined with Ue faithful work of so many women, who have been devoting numberless hours to Bed Cross work, reveals the change that has eonie into the thots ftnd pleasure of everyone. And though re know that the June days of 1,918 are unlike the memories of former years, everyone feels a sensation of jiride, instead of regret, at the worthy ideas that have permeated all types aid dispositions of people. Of interest to her host of Salem friends will he the following compli mentary comment from the Evening Capital News of Boise, Idaho, concern ing Mr Anna Rogers Fish, .who has read frequently on various occasions inee her arrival in Boise: I Relief from Eczema Don't worry about eczema or other kin troubles. You can have a clear, fcealthy akin by using a little emo, obtained at any drug store for 35c, or extra large bottle at $1.00. Zemo generally removes pimples, black lieads, blotches, eczema, and ringworm nd makes the akin clear and healthy. 2emo is a lean, penetrating, antiseptic liquid, neither sticky nor greasy and stains nothing. It is easily applied and costs a mere trifle for each application. It ia always dependable. The E. W. Rota Co.. Cleveland, a "The program given before the mem bers of the southern Idaho summer school this morning at the auditorium of the Boise high school was a rare treat. The reader, Mrs. Anna, Sogers Fish, is an exceptional artist. Grace ful, and magnetic in manner, with a voice of rare power and sympathy, commanding iu presence, she held the breathless attention of her audience while she interpreted with marvelous fidelity and exquisite simplicity the various types of humor and pathos and patriotism of the numbers, Mrs. Fish s manner is characterized by an entire absence of exaggeration and bombast, and is intimately personal and real istic. Her pogram was: Rango Bred James W. Foley A Song of Freedom Alice Corbin Kentucky Philosophy Robertson Fleurette Robert W. Service Tipperary Pays Robert W. Service Mrs. Fish was invited by the summer school to 'come again.' " The largest exclusively violin recit al of the season was given by the stu dents of Miss Elizabeth Levy at her attractive residence studio on Court street, last Thursday evening. An In terested and appreciative audience filled the spacious rooms and veranda to capacity. The decorations were masses of roses and ferns artistically placed and Old Glory was -prominently in evidence throughout the rooms. The program was g'ven with a mark ed understanding and control that ex hibited careful study. Each fitudemt gave a creditable performance and the work of the advanced students was of special interest. Miss Blanche Hill was unaible to appear as she recently met with a severe accident. Miss Lena Belle Tartar, contralto, and Miss Genevieve Barbour, dan- sense, a twisted on the program. Miss Barbour gave one of her winsome in terpretations of the Joys of Spring and following a generous applause, ap peared again. Her work is admirable in every reset, lithe and buoyant, permeated with youth and enthusiasm and the personification of grace. She always delights her spectators and her services are greatly in demand. Miss Lena Belle Tartar was heard to splendid advantago in one of Leh man's love songs. Ease, accuracy of tone, clearness of enunciation and a simplicity and style characterize hre singing. Miiss Tartar is winning favor at the Friday night bamWcoueerts. The closing number on the program was the playing of three selections by an ensemble of twenty three violins This feature was a wonderful demon stration of the splendid instruction and organization on the part of Miss Lcvj. The instruments seemed to fair ly &"Xi so beautifully did the threo parte blend in perfect harmony. The work of Miss Mildred Brunk on accompanist lent charm to the pro gram. Miss Lucile Ross was a syinpu- D. H. MOSHER High Gloss Ladies' Tailoring 474 Court Street tbetie accompanist for Miss Tartar. Following is the program: Morning Star I-Jmge Barbara Robinson Struense Meyerbeer Willie Solof Innocence Vogt I Gertrude Yoleehok jLied des Lierkastenman I Tschaikowski j Elaine Edna Steiigrube IThen You'll Remember lie .Balfc Elray Maxwell ! (a) Swiss Song Weiss j(b) Mermaid's Song Weber (rroin "Uoeron Donnie Smith The Little Patriot Erogman Ralph Parker i Gavotte Oehmler m Nora Buell (a) Tyrolitine from ''William Tell" . Rossini (b) March of Crusaders Meyerbeer Clarence Rugo (a) Valse, op. 30, No. 2 Warner (b) On the Wing Zimmerman Francis Purdy Dance, Joys of Spring .. Genevieve Barbour (a) Home to Our Mountains (b) Anvil Chorus Verdi Arnett Collins Barcarolle - Kevin Ellia Welty Man-he in F Lange Blanche Hill Spanish Waltzes Wollenhaupt Simon ' Volechok There's No Spring But YoiL.Lehmann Lena Belle Tartar (a) Spring Song Mendelssohn (b) Selections from "Martha". Bjorn Gadeholt Violin ensembles (a) Alice Where Art Thout Ascher (b) Barcarolle (by request)..Offenbach From Tales of Hoffman. (c) Star Spangled Banner Misses Edna Elaine Steinsrube, Wi nona Claire Smith, Grace Butler, Ale cia Welty, Barlbara Robinson, Nora Buell, Gertrude Volechok, olray Max well, Donnie Smith, Francis Purdy, Blanche Hill, Arnett Mildred Collins Messrs- Ralph Parker, Clarence Ruge, Simon Volechnk, Ellis Welty, Bjorn Gadeholt, Willie Solof, Howard Balch, Carol Smith, Harold Berthol son, Dean Craven, Clifford Seely. tnanv fi-inmla unit edmirpTS of Mary Schu'ltz, who left Salem some time ago to study violin in xnew lorn, ,;ii v,h.nao,l tn hpRI- f tshfl UllUSual progreag she is making because of her gifted talent. The American Academy of Music in New York has given Miss Schultz offers in concert work, but she r..fnAl. hiu'aiiaa h wanted to do moro intensive study. She has been studying under we moss eminent prcw oni ilnv Rnaainn vvrfelitliat. who has re cently come to America since tho war. On account of her line ana auvanceu work she is at the head or ner ciass. During the Bummer months she has been selected a one among six pupils frt iwp,nmrtniiv tier teneher to Lake George, a famous summer resort among the Adirondack mountains. m w w The yeunger piano pupils of Miss Eluia Woller, a very large group rang ing ia nges up to eleven years gave a mast interesting and enlightening re cital, at the First Presbyterian church ran Q Society Women,4 'iTSS j A number of th most t - S . ' noted Beauties of " Society have obtained- j' V their pure soft pearly VV j white appearance thru f f the constanl use of ill , Gouraud's Am Orbnta! Cream max IcWNtkrriWte T. HOPKINS SOU. New York BUY WAR SAVINGS STAMPS. They will help win .the war and help you ft to save. We take War Savings Stamps at full value- just the same as cash. ENJOY i i i ii in YOURSELF During the warm weath er. The Porch is the best part of your home during the summer months Coolmcr Porch Shades all sizes and sunfast colors, very durable and they sure make your porch a joy. tx mm 7 TPftafc-Ua-' 1" !i I We have a nice line of Hammocks priced from $1.50 up. See them. Need a Refrigerator? We have them, all sizes and kinds. Come in and let us show you what' we have in Summer Furniture. en YOU GET MORE FOR YOUR MONEY AT MOORE'S 37! Court Street Phone 893 tx Friday night June 21, demonstrating the quite wonderful result which can be obtained) by the Dunning system of musical study which she employe ia teaching small folk to consistently grasp and comprehend the difficulties of music. A feature of the nroirrajn wm the awarding of certificate for thre tmti work to Helen Marcus, and Mary Cap- IH-r. 10 prove to tne audience the ca pabilities of the young musicians per sons were asked to reaue&t the nerform- er to play a melody in any key, major or minor, transposition, modulation and authentic cadeace were also clear Iv elucidated. A triple trio number. Dtaved lnroplv . ' . . r5 vt iirsi year pupils, aroused compli mentary interest, all the selections be inff ifiven with a nice sens of rhvthm good expression and much attention to me musical quality; inytnmie exercises ana songs luriner expressing the chil uren s musical intelligence. The wolfram follows: Class song (.law Honda, two persens .... Class R Swinging on the Birches Orth xiouise rougaae . Waltz of the Flower Fairiea Crosby Anoeria rsonrnsteit. Jolly Eain Drops ;.. Mary Alice Gill Just a-Wearyn for You Mabet Mareim (a) Ding Dong Bell Spaulding (uj buzzing mimiDie isee Hdbart Wilun (a) Wooden Shoe Dance ..Barbour .o) tronc. or tne winds Cramm Helen RjihArta The Jack Tar Maxim Donald Poucadn Ghost in the Fiieplace . Crosby worotny iiivesley Trio Mildred Roberts, Dorothy Livesley GwendoKn Jarman (a) Mazurka (to) Threo Little Chickens Billv dinner Song of the Birds Little clou Story of Beethoven ionald PohuhiIa (a) Cross Hand Study Beyers (b) Dolly Lost .. Gay nor (c) Dollv Founir 1 fJavnnr (d) Waltz in A major Beyers uwenaoittt jarman Phyllis ' Marvin Heaih-iek May Day Party ... Bonnie Schafer Haunt of tho Fairies Mildred Huberts Sailor's Song t lass of boys assisted by Sherman Plimpton. Ilenrv Weslev Thielsen (a) Poiika Mazurira .-. (b) Mach of the Soldiers . ihinald Deckabach Austrian Song Helen Tettyjohn (a) Evening Bell .. (b) At the Fairy Ball (c) The Fairy and the Rose (d) A Fairy (Frolic Janet Plimpton Song . . .. Harriett Griffith Trijil Trio, waits Class of children Dragon Flies Helen Weller Le Secret .... Modulation ' Elizabeth Fairchild Blue Bid Song ...., . Mnbel SMareus, soloist, class Dunning work; (a) Modulation; (b) Transposition; (c) Authentic cadence Helen Marcus. Marv Cunner Uncle Hemus Helen Marcus (a) Solfcggietto . Bach (b) Hide aud Seek Denner Marv Cuuoer Salute to the Flag (.'lass Star Spangled Banner Airs, r'erey Cupper, class and audi ence 9 A concei't of iimtunl merit wan iriv- eu in the studio of Miss Mannetta Ma tters lust evening. Among those taking part were Mrs. Lois Lucile Junk, for merly of Salem, but now of California, and Mi4 Atln Milter. 1ia ha hepn studying in Chicago. A. H. Zercher, a proiessionni' singer just returned irom Xcyv Ynrk nlw Im.l o nrnmimmt nnrt on the program. The full program will apiH'ar laier. One of the most delightful functions of the week was the reception given by Superintendent and Mrs. John Todd Wednesday evening, after the concert of tho Apollo club at the Grand Opera houso. The reception was in honor of the club members, their wives their! friends aint those who assisted in the 1 concert, lirye bowls and vases of pink ( roue, which are jmost beautiful in j June were used in a lovely manner u i i. L -...1 I luiuuuuub lav iuius rcccpiiuu nu living roxmis. The club enjoyed a hap py, informal time in singing some of tiieir popular numbers. Mr Lulu Dahl Miller was also very pleasing in her clever, but artistie singing. Later in the evening Mrs. Told, assisted by Miss Lucille Jones, served punch to the party. A splendid recital of high grade mus ical merit took place in the Unitarian church Monday niht, given by the junior class) of Miss Beatrice Saelton. as a benefit for the local B..y Sconts, membsrs of whose, organiation, in uniform, snrved as usher They were Arthur Hamilton, Ralph Baker, Her bert Socolofsky, Harold Socolofsky, Clifford Wilson. Much enthusiasm was shown by the jpupils in preparing this especial pro gram,, tuu euca naa unserving oi iu dividual commendation. Harold Cook spoka in behalf of the Boy Scouts, the sum of tea dollars re sulting from the silver offering taken. The assistants onr the projraai wereJ toisi Lt Von Coppoek who gave a clever impersonation; Helen Cornelius and Delbert Moore, violinists, and Miss Kuth Bedford, accompanist. The work of each was exceptionally good, little Miss Cornelius giving "Gonddlied" (David) and "Flowers and Ferns" (Keiser,) accompanied by Macyle Hunter. Her playing was graceful, poetic, and her tones good. Del-bert Moore s numbers were "iMug, Mule, Slumber" (Gounod), "Air Varie" Ho. 1 (Danela,) and he also appeared in the final selection "Airs of onr Coun try" and "Star Spangled Banner" (Keeker) with Wayne Allen at the .pi ano. He adapted himself easily to the various styles of music, playing with noticeable poie. 11 Trovatore (Paul) by Flora Fletch er and! Ruth Page, two very musical girls, was given in good time and un derstanding. Winifred Rinehart in Mazurka de Concert (Pessard), playing without the music; showed much ability, the com position requiring considerable tech nique. Waterfall (Smith and' Scandinavian Dance (Peterson) by Eh'a Amslcr was also given without the aid of notes. Both her selections were difficult to interpret, depending upon tho musician for their musical quality, a difficulty which she seemed to easily Eurmount A song, The Dells Where the Butter Cups Grow (Barrett) by Flora and Loraino Fletcher revealed the sweet ness and freshness of their voices. They responded to an encore. Talent and good training were hap pily combined in Wayne Allen's work in Poiwponnette (Durand) and Battle Cry of Freedom (Rcnk). It is'not often that a boy ofl his age is found who displays so much interest in musical things, and that he will succeed with this especial instrument was apparent. The attractive melody of Telma's Remembrance, was brought out by Ruth Page, the number proving to be particularly suited to her. The only nunioer witn two pianos. Valse Impromptu (uaenmann;, The Wise Ones' Are Ordering Suits Now They know tht tlie cemmocdeerin j of Wool and woolen goods, by Uncle Sain wiD soon make it impossible to get good quality woolen goods for dyffiaii wear at any price. g!., I have a limited stock of real good woolens, purchased some fee ago. It will pay you to look them oyer and order your new suit or overcoat NOW. 1 D. H. MOSHER Tailor to Men and; Women 474 Court Street ed by their uniform attacks and re lease, their fine shading and the youth ful quality of the voices. The choir was ever under Miss Tartar's perfect control and the response to her baton was precise and instant. The choruses deserving special mention were: "See the Golden Rays of Morning," a dash ing bit of music combining ladies' trio, male quartet and full choir all in one, the difficult "Wedding Chorus" and the majestic "H-ojoice for Blessings Round Us Fall." Miss Lucile Ross sub stituted for Miss De Long at the organ and mastered the accompaniments at one rehearsal. Miss Lillian Stege played beautiful violin obligatos. bers were there and also some visitors from La Grande. The time was spent doing Red Cross work after which appropriate refreshments of war cook ies aud punch, were served. The host esses of the occasion were Mrs. La Moine ( lark, Mrs. Crawford, Mrs. Liz zie Bushness, Mrs. Marie Thompson, Mrs. Condelin La Bain and Mrs. A. B. Hudclson. Mrs. Frank T. Schmidt and son, Teddy, have left Saleui for San Fran cisco to spend the summer. They are shipping their car aud so aro anticipat ing many touring trips later in south ern California. A closing recital by the younger junior class of .Miss Beatrice Shelton, in itho parlors of the First Congrega tional church, Saturday afternoon, was an invitational affair callincr nut unr-. ent ami frienrU of tlm vnnnir rm,i. man of charming Tjersonalitv and! rteeu- waslciang. The children received much lv impnssed everyone who heard her Mins Helen Suart, a librarian in Victoria, B. C, bctf ore the war, but who has recently been engaged in canteen work in France, was the guest, while in Salem of Mrs. Louis Lachmund, of 91? Court street. Mif Stuart is a wo- given by Frances Ward and Maycle t praise for their work as considerable ; talk Thursday evening. After the lec Hunter, who happily anticipated each "talent was shown in the presentation . tur0 mauv people met Miss Stuart, others mood and intontion. Both have 0f the program. Accompanied by Miss Cornelia Marvin much talent, displaying a fine sense of rhythm. Two entirely diverse numbers Vene tian Boat Song (Kevin) and Ballette (Maseenott), were played from memo ryby Flora Fletcher. She put her best into each bringing out their full beau ty . . It is not an every uay appunuuuy that one has of hearing a chorus of young voices, so fresh and musical, as that which sang Warhurst's Welcome Pretty Primrose. It was well balanced, prettily blended and was trninea uy Miss Ada Miller. The sopranos were Frances Ward, Macyle Hunter, Flora Fletcher, Ruth Page; altos Margaret White, Eva Miles, Elsie Victor. Macyle Hunter had her particular place in & double number, Arbesque .Helmund) and Romance (Friml). She is very musical displaying mura tem perament. Her work as an accompanist was quite unusual for so young a per former. floddard'a second Mazurka, a com- inn tliBti rpnnires thoughtful in terpretation was intelligently handled by Frances Ward, who has much solf possession, a firm touch and a good understanding of musical values. She s-howed her ability further in her sing ing Come for It's June (Forster). Her voice is sweet, witn a sympaiueiu; oimlitv. She responded with an encore- A decorative ommiuee couiyuacu Alta Johnson and Genevieve tndicott nrrancred an attractive tloral setting i'or the players, the students being presented with armfulls of lovsly blossoms. O Mondav- evening a picnic crowd gnthereci at the Alert's playground. The affair was planned for Harry w- Scott and Charles Scott Piper wno leave Sunday morning for the Vaacou ver Ibarracks. Partacipatinsr were: Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Keott. Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Scott, Mr. and Mrs. T. D. Trick, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Leencr. Mr. and Mrs. (haries S. Piper, the Misses Estner r.ngiaimn, Delia Knglebart, Alma Leeper, Pearl fcVott. Eva L- Scott, Messrs. Harrj? W. S-'ott, Ormat B. Trick, Leland Scott, Cavl Elvin and Virgil Trick, also Mrs. W. H. Adrian (Hazel Scott) from Springfield and L. H. Kecnan from Portland. The chorus choir of the First Baptist church under the direction of Miss Lena Belle Tarfar, tang Gaul's 'Ruth with ftp'did finish and stylo last Sunday evening. The choir numbers twenty voices- and during the past sea son has been faithful iu its undertak ing to render effective service. This was the third cantata to be presented this year; "The fetory of Bethlehem" by Sipence was sung at Christmas time and the rendition of Neidlinger's "Prayer, Promise, Traise," as the irreater i ortion of the Easter, music was go beautiful that it was later re- Cnntrilhutino' fn thn iilensnre nf th Mis Stuart left for Portland vester- afterncon was the little sketch "On """'""S. . Time," by Florence Cartwright, Leota Williamson, Bernice Mulvcy, Ruth 1 JIr- ail(l Mr- George Stoddard, and Coppock;, and Cora Howard, under the litUe daughter, Florence, left Thurs direetion ofl Miss La Von Coppock. I ",ay to Vlsit their Charles and Other clever assistants were Gene- P'rank Stoddard, working in Portland vieve Barbour and Margaret Brown in ai,(1 Astoria respectively. They are each the Butterfly dance, - .. . tj employed in the shipyards (.here. 4 Mrs. George Carter and soil) Will, of At the conclusion of tho program nuiwh wfla aprvpfl hv Maevl llnnfei-. Margaret White, Frances Ward and oniano arc spentnng a weea with Air. Genevieve Eudicott, who were also ushers. Those taking part on the program were Katherine Barker, Ruth Huchncr, Carolyn Lambrith, Lorraine Hogg, Do- relle Anderson, Valeda Ohmart, Ber- and Mrs. Will liennett. Mrs, Carter is a sister of Mr. Bennett Tho many friend of Mi Margaret Rodgcrs are welcoming her back from Vassar. Mine Rodgers was a Theta at niee Mulvey, Elaine Foster, Winifred (Tegon in her freshman year, and will Gamble and Lorraine Fletcher, who al- 06 a junior at Vassar next year. . so Sang two numbers, her sister, Flora Fletcher playing her accompaniment. I The regular monthly meeting of the j Junior Guild of St. Paul's church will The country home of Mr. and Mrs. he'd Tucsdtay afternoon, at two Richard Patterson was the scene of a thirty at the home of Mrs. Homer pretty wedding recently, when their Smith, 675 Summer street, daughter, Miss Nellie Dean became the j bride of Ward C. Russell- The cere-1 Captain Alfred H. Byars is visiting mony was performed at 2:30, Rev. lis jm'rcnts, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. By Woodf in officiating. I ar8 of 033 North Commercial street. Tho bride is a graduate uf the Sa- At present he is stationed at Camp lem high school, a member of the 191:5 Fremont. William F. Byars, also a son class. The bridegroom is a well known of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Byars, is here farmer near Salem. for a few days from Goldendale, Wash- The bride was prettily attired in a mgcuu. dainty frock of shell pink and white crepe de chine combined with georgette crepe. She wore a tulle veil, caught with pink rosebuds, and carried a love ly bouquet of Easter lilies. The brido was given away by her father. Mrs. Mark Aspinwall, who attended the bride, wore a handsome gown of silver lace over white satin. The broth er of the bridegroom, Miles Russell acted as best man. Little Hazel Russell, a sister of the bridegroom was the ring bearer. She was daintily frocked in pink silk and carried a small basket containing a pink rosebud, in the heart of which the ring was concealed. When the wedding march was play ed the bridal party descended the stairs ontering the porch, through the re ception hall. The nuptial vows were ex changed under a huge bower of pink and white roses intermingled with fern. After the ceremony dainty re freshments were served by tho bride's sister, Miss Rose Patterson. About six ty guests were present and many beau tiful gifts were received by the young couple. The bridal couple left in an automo bile' for a motoring trip to the coast. They will be at home near Waconda after June twenty mntn. w w Among the motoring parties leav ing for the coast this week was that of Mr. and Mrs. Frank II. Spears who left Tuesday morning for Agate Beach. They plan to spend about two weeks. During their stav, they will occupy the Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ashby of Port- 7 v w-m n. otmi hv soecial reonest, The cantata --nuui is Sjm-u. jjr n(1 Mr&i Kot)ert Asmy or rorv work full of descriptive, pastoral, dee-land ore voting Dr. and Mrs. B. I lamiatory and emotional parts. "iateevea at their home, 316 North aOiouiida in solo, duet, trio, quartet ano ehoro numbers and tnus anorus "!' portnnity .for almost every variety oi vai coairoinaiion. ' The choir sang the entire work, there being no omissions of the text. The solos were done iu an artistic manner. Mrs. Louise Peterson and' Miss Davis shared alike the soprano solos of the character "Ruth." Mis Tartar and Miss Fawk sanit the aria and declama tory passages representing Nao-i retired steamboat ma Archie Smith ai Boaz took all or tne baritone solos. The trio and the duet by ladit-a' voices were especially pleas ing Tho chorus numbers were distinguish- church street. Mr. Ashly is a nsphew of Mr. Steeves. Cap'ain and Mrs. C. E. Clancy from Tacoma will return to their home after spending four months with their son, C. B. Clanrv, florist, who has apart ments at 3.19 North Liberty. Mr. and Mrs. Clancy have made many friends while in Salem and expect to return tho earlv winter. Captain Clancy is a On the afternoon of June 20th the Aid society of the W. R. C. met at the armory where they enjoved a delight ful time, tome of the G. A. K. me.m- FAEEWSLL FOB P.M. BLASCHKE. A far.ewell party was given Saturday evening at tho homo of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Ortman, by Mrs. Elmer Sniuck er, in honor of Paul M. Blasclikc who left Tuesday for Camp Lewis to jom the colors. Ice cream and cake w.?re served on the lawn, followed by cards later in the evening. The Third Oregon Auxiliary and Mrs. Ida Askin ach presented ths embryo soldier with fine eonifort kits, and svery one wished him god speed and a safe return. Those present were: Paul M. Blaschke M. Blaschke, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Ort man and children, C. C. Smuckcr Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Hmurker. Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Brewer, Misses Lizzie and Annie Smuckcr, Jlr. and Mrs. Victor Grim, Mr. and Mrs. N. C. Wescott, and son Thomas, nnd Mr. aud Mrs. Zeno Schwab and children. Aurora Observer. NEW POSTHASTES AT HUBBARD. C. M. Crittenden of Hubbard was down on business Tuesday. He reported tno war stamp campaign in full e'ving with a quota of more than 12.000 to raise. Mr. Crittenden has received hi commission as postmaster at Hubbard and will take over the office on July 1. Ho has resigned as justice of the Mare of the Aurora justice district and has declined the republican nomination fur the office, as that office and as post master as incomparable. the county court will probably ap point some one to fill the office until the fall election. Observer. GROW munitions TSTvjS3 Vegetables Maka Good Munitions tVith Which to Fight the Kaiser. Com plete instructions for war gardening will be sent to the readers of Uu paper upon application to the N licaal War Garden Coramiion, Waah mgten, D. C, enc'-rg a two-ceol ttasip fjr pettags.