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THE BAKERSFIELD TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 1925 WOMAN'S VARIED AND CLUBS ITUIETOBE ED Interdenominational Meeting Planned for County Church Workers Religious workers of every Protestant organization within roach of Bak- orufleld will unite in an Institute for church and Sunday nclinol workers which will be held In the First Congregational church here next Monday and Tuesday. Held under the auspices of the 'Council of Religious Education of Southern Caifornia, Its programs are laid out by experts and every session will be full of practical and Interesting features of great helpfulness to church Wasco, Delano, Shaftor, McFarland, Taft, Fellows, Tehachapl, OH Center, Weed Patch, Arvln iXnd Panama will send' volunteer delegates. As It Is a volunteer movement, only those persons vitally Interested will make the effort to attend. Visitors from, out of town will be assigned to homes for lodging and The program topics will cover both nflult and young people's work and their organizations, Sunday Schools, and the' youngor children will also take up -ways of making social life In the churches a greater help. The work of this convention has been so systematized that leaders from every community will have a definite work i to do towards Its success, and these laymen women will contribute to the discussions that will be conducted by group of experts who will come from the state council.

Mrs. Riley Selected as Meeting Delegate Mrs. J. L. Riley, chosen at the meeting Monday evening of the auxiliary to the Sons of Veterans' as the auxiliary delegate, will represent her order at the convention of patriotic orders which will be an event 'of May 18 to May 22 at Sacramento.

Mrs. Lilly Boilers was elected alternate delegate. Albert Moon and Charles Law will represent the Sons of Veterans as delegate and alternate respectively. The convention at the state capital will Include besides the Sons Of Veterans and Its auxiliary, the Grand Army of the Republic, Ladles of the Grana Army, the Woman's Belief Corps and the Daughters ot Veterans, each of local chapters Bending delegates. The charter enrollment of, the auxiliary to Sons of Veterans will be open for 'another fortnight, Mrs.

Ella M. IHeath, president, says. Four new were Initiated Monday evening, making an enrollment of 17. Five candidates will be initiated at a date In the near future. A roster of 8B is de- slrefl before the charter enrollment is closed, Mrs.

Heath says. 1 weight In old age. The closest tile moon appronchos to Hie eaKh is 221,466 miles! Baptist Churches of County to Be Organized Soon The Baptist churches of the county will be organized Into the Kern County Baptists Association and affiliated with the Southern California Baptist Convention at the Bible and missionary conference which will be held here Thursday and Friday at the First Baptist church. Included In this organization will be the Baptist churches of Delano, Wasco, Shafter, Fellows and- Taft. Rev.

W. F. Harper of Los Angeles will be one of the chief speakers of the two-day conference. Bundle day for the help of the orphan children In the Near East will be observed by Bakorsfield school children. Through the co-operation of the school board Wednesday, April IB is the clay when the children will bring In cloth- Ing for the less fortunate children of the Near East.

The need Is occasioned, states George A. Miller In a cable from the Caucasus where 10,000 children are trapped behind a snow wall 10!) Inches deep. These children were on the move to 'Macedonia an required by the Lausanne conference In the exchange of populations. AB these children are agriculturalists It had been hoped to pet them out on the land where they could earn their own living. Winter caught them before they could get out of one of the deep mountain valleys.

Orphanage children have reduced their scanty food HO that, they can give there children the one small meal which they receive dally. All kinds of clothing are urgently needed except shoes. American shoes are too narrow for feet of a people who have for centuries worn sandals or no covering. All schools are bundle stations on Wednesday of this week. Committee Appointed to Arrange Affair The committee appointed to arrange the details of the elaborate Bclot ceremonial of May and the members of the Sclot drill team will meet this evening at 7:30 o'clock at the Masonic temple to organize a membership drive which will continue until the ceremonial.

The reorganization of the drill team will be a part of the evening's work. The committee Includes Clyde Stickler as chairman, Elmer Forgy, c. Homer Hopkins, fance Van Riper and R. M. Shackleford.

CLEANING WALL PAPER Wall paper may be cleaned, if not too badly soiled, by rubbing the surface lightly with cotton batting. eNOW you can be sure of the quality of your coffee It's casftotanovcanydcxibt in your mind about the quality of the coffee you have been using. Just make the Folgcr Coffee Test. You simply test Folger's against the bond of coffee you are now using and let the best coffee win. Isn't that fair? Make the Fotger Coffee Test Drink Golden Gate Coffee tomorrow The next morning drink die coffee you hove been uamg.

third. mKMTMtig drink A morning or two and you'll decidedly favor one brand or the other; ifae best coffee Tkat't fnr isa't it? 1850-1925 Our Diamond of Quality mod Scrvin HEADS CITY DERATION P. T. A. Election Proves Close Contest; Other Changes in Slate Mrs.

Guy Glass was elected president of City Federation Parent Teacher Association at (he meeting: held Monday afternoon at tlio McKlnley school when 157 delegates, representative or all 14 associations, cast ballots. The election was warmly contested and tho results were not known until the last vote neon checked. Mrs. Andrew Hancock who has also been prominently In P. T.

A. work, was tho defrated candidate. Mrs. Glass, present vice-president ot the Pity Fed era lion, server! three years as president of the Hawthorne Parent Teacher Association and for the past year she has handled publicity and printing for the seventh district. The romainde-r of the slato as elected was: Mrs.

C. K. Teach, first vice-president; Mrs. L. 15.

Rankln, second vice-president; Mrs. Walter Osborne, third vice- president; Mrs. Boyco Fitzgerald, recording secretary; Mrs. W. B.

Morgan, corresponding secretary; Mrs. A. B. Herrlngton, financial secretary; Mrs. C.

K. Fox, treasurer; Mrs. L. Thomas, historian; Mrs. A.

E. Abbot, auditor, and C. K. Teach, parliamentarian. Election Board The election board included the following: C.

IS. Teach, Mrs. Thomas. Mrs. B.

Bolender and Mrs. W. W. Wiles. Other business included reports from the presidents of the 14 city associations which were highly gratifying to Mrs.

A. B. Herrington, retiring City Federation president, who has served for two years. Mrs. Herrlngton'g chiot aim has been child welfare work and the reports presented Monday afternoon were a realization of a two-year program.

All of the associations are actively engaged "keeping the child In school," In some instances both clothing and food are being supplied for this purpose, and milk drills arc carried on at practically all of the buildings. A huge growth In the associations' membership has been notcri this year, and many more parents have been brought In touch with the P. T. work. The presidents reporting were Mrs.

K. W. Rich, H.oosevelt; Mrs. Anna Thornton, high school; Mrs. C.

P. Bradford, Hawthorne; Mrs. Clifford Renshaw, Washington i Miss Margaret Gardette, Bryant; Mrs. L. E.

Lowell; Mrs. L. E. Rankln, Franklin; Mrs. Kobort Sheldon, William Penn; Mrs, Andrew Hancock, Emerson; Mrs.

N. Jones, Jefferson; Mrs. W. B. Morgan, Williams; Mrs.

H. Large. Lincoln; Mrs. N. N.

Brown, Fremont; and Mrs. C. E. Collins, McKlnloy. New Officers Election of officers was scheduled for the Bryant Parent Teacher Association this afternoon.

The following was the slate to be presented: Miss Margaret Gardette, president; Mrs. C. Harpster, first vice president; Mrs. Joe Pathe iocond'vlce president; Miss Ada Hop- tins, secretary; Mrs. Lucille Best treasurer; Miss Myrtle Weaver, historian; lind Miss Nettle K.

Means, parliamentarian. A play to be presented by the flftl grade, a solor was to bo given by A'lr- Blnia George, and a report from the city federation was to bo given. The Lowell P. T. A.

was scheduled to meet this afternoon. Other meetings of the week Include thn Williams, Emerson and Lincoln on Wednesday; the McKlnley and Fremont on Thursday, a.nd the Jefferson r.n Friday night, and Franklin P. T. A. Thursday night.

Delano Farm Center Meeting Conducted Don M. Hunter, assistant farm adviser, explained cotton cultural practices at the Delano farm center meeting last night. G. W. McCllntlck presided In place of Director Roy Hale.

The director was unable to attend because of tho birth of a baby girl In his home. P. G. Clarke, secretary of the fair committee, outlined plans for the big ounty exhibit this fall. He urged fanners not to delay In preparing their exhibits.

FRATERNAL Star of Valley Social Events The social events of the week of flu' Star of the Valley lodge No. 270, Ladles' Auxiliary to the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Knglncmen, In- cludo a card party given this afternoon at the home of Mrs. Arch Kranlc, 1009 California avenue, honoring Mrs. Ray Brantley, who will leave soon to make her home in Nevada, and a dance, which was an event of Monday evening plven at Kajrles hall. More Ihnn 150 persons attended the diuicc.

Mrs. Arch Branlc was chairman, assisted by Mesdames George Harloe and L. A. Anderson. Neighbors of Woodcraft Candidates for Officers Are Announced at Meeting Rebeknh Dance Arrangements have been completed for the old fashioned dance which will be given this evening at Castle hall by Bakersfleld Lodge, No.

47, Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Refreshments will lie served at IT o'clock and the public is invltc-d, according to the committee In charge, which Includes Mesdames P. A. Murray, H. Stcglemnn, Maude Stewart, Forest Brown and J.

Altstactter. Meeting and Prooram Pacheco Division, No. 330, Ladles' Auxiliary to the Brotherhood of Locomotive Knglnoers, will meet In regular session Thursday afternoon at the of Pythias ball on Lake street, with a program following the business meeting. Mrs. C.

C. Alfred has charge of the afternoon's entertainment. Daughters of Veterans The schedule of events for the Daughters of Veterans this week Includes the regular ineetlng on Wednesday evening at Memorial hall and a card party on Thursday afternoon a the home of Mrs. F. A.

Walters, Oil dale. Transportation to the Walter home will be furnished to those wh wish to attend, by meeting at 1:1 o'clock In front of the courthouse, ac cording to J. E. Veon, press corre spondent of the Daughters of Veterans Tejon Court Silver Tea The date of the silver tea to be Tcjon court No. 41, Order of Amaranth, previously announced as an event of Thursday, will be given Friday at the homo of Mrs.

J. H. 710 Jefferson street. The women of the court and any friends they wish invite are welcome, Mrs. Thornber says.

The members of the Neighbors. Woodcraft "will meet this evening a Taylor hall for the regular buslnesF meeting. Teacher's College May Receive Land (A.tsoclatcd Press Leased Wire) SACRAMENTO, April Herbert McDowell's bill appropriating for tho purchase of and for the state teachers' college at fresno was passed In tho Assembly today and sent to the Senate. The lower house also approved the 'ill! carrying an appropriation of 000 to be used In the control of malaria. Other measures passed in the Assembly and sent to tho Senate Include bills providing increases in salaries of superior court judges in Imperial, Madera and Santa Clara counties.

PTTT OFF SHOW The fashion show of the Golden West Woman's Club which was scheduled for his evening at the African Mothodlab ihurch, has been postponed Indefinitely in account of the death this morning if Mrs. Sadie Person, president of tne lub and first vice-president of the late organization. i WEAKENING ONIONS If you boll onions in milk It will take hat strong taste and make them most VIOLET CLUSTERS Clusters of white colored violets aro used very effectively on the new prlng hats. TO CLEAN SILVER Gray or oxidized silver should be cluaimil by washing In hot, soapy water. King Edward Hotel Fifth, Near Main, Los Angeles MODERN, FIREPROOF European Plan, $1.50 to $3.00 Every Ruom an Outside Room Free Bus Mentis All Traino Safe In ona that quick the pain endi.

Nothlmr e. tun, thoroughly mti- and scientific in every way OF TRUSTEES MEETS The high school board of trustees held a meeting of discussion Monday evening when plans and equipment for nexl year were taken under advisement, but no definite action was taken. The equipment for the new building was considered and the board will secure furnishings in ample time for the open- Ing of school in the fall. Salaries and other heading's of the budget were taken up and the board's expression is to keep thn expenditure of the high school at a minimum for the next year. Upon completion of the new classroom building now under construction on the campus, the present study hull which lias been outgrown will be divided Into three classrooms.

Other matters brought up was tennis court to serve the Ktudehts. The board will consider this improvement if sufficient funds remain out of the budget after more Immediate needs are taken care of, IT. A. Kplndt, high school principal, states. Local Man Enrolls in Unique Society Henry Sac.kett of lias been enrolled in a unique organlza- Llon.

As a member of WLS Tribe of bone Scouts, be takes part in the meet- ngs of tho organization which aro held entirely by radio every Wednesday 'veiling from to the proceed- ngs being broadcasted from the Sears- Koebuck station in Chicago. Club Executives to Meet This Afternoon The executive council of the Bakersfield Teachers' Club is scheduled to linld .1 meeting- this afternoon at the Emerson school to make plans for the fienerul club meeting on Tuesday next week. The lecture to bo given here on May 5 by Davlti Jordan Is another tern entailing business proccedure which was to occupy council members ibis afternoon. -STORK VISITS Sir. and Mrs.

R. T. 404 street, announce the birth of a daugh- er, Alta Elizabeth Stockton, who was born on Monday evening, weighing pounds. The Infant girl has two brothers, Trent Stockton, who Is 7 years old, and Ward Stockton, who Is 3 years age. MANY BUTTONS USED 3 earl buttons, used In rows so close hat they almost overlap each other, ippesir on the" new tub silk frocks.

A business meeting of the Bakersficld Woman's' Club Monday afternoon In which the peak of interest was tho naming of tho new official slate headed by Mrs. T. F. Burke as the sole candidate for president, was followed by a surprise- program arranged by tho afternoon's hospitality committee. The announcement of thn candidates who are unopposed was greeted with enthusiasm by the' club members.

One last-minute arrangement In the slato "as announced yesterday was a change in the candidate for the recording secre- taryship when Mrs. K. D. Budge, has held the office for two years resolutely refused to consider a third term, Mrs. P.

J. Cuneo, who served its curator, was prevailed upon to' serve the next year as recording secretary. The unopposed slate includes other candidates whose positions with those, of the president and corresponding secretary will be confirmed with the election of April 28 as follows: Mrs. W. G.

Spreyer, vice-president; Mrs. Monroe Homer, corresponding secretary; Mrs. A. Husband, curator; Mrs. F.

C. St. Clalr, treasurer; Mrs. Alfred Wymnn. auditor; Mrs.

Chase, housemanager. and trustees from whom three will be chosen, Mrs. George B. Crome, Mrs. George Haberfelde.

Mrs. D. L. Wishon and Mrs. H.

.1. Brandt. Makes Speech Mrs. Lucretia Stevens, first president of the Bakersfleld Woman's Club, who Is visiting in Bakersfleld. was called upon at Monday's meeting and she graciously responded with a complimentary speech to the club.

Among the business matters brought were announcements concerning the tickets for the club vaudeville show to he given Monday and Tuesday evenings, April 20 and 21. The club will also make a donation the 150,000 Hedwood Memorial fund being raised by tho state federation for the purchase of a 250-acre tract of Kedwoods In Tularo county. Mrs. Julia G. Babcock, county librarian, appeared before the club Monday and made a plea to the clubwomen to donate books during Sailors' Book week, April 19-25.

"Give a book you have read and liked" is the slogan for the campaign and according- to Mrs. Babcock, the books may bo left as last year, at the courthouse library and East Bakersfield branch, where they will be collected and sent to the Seaman's Institute in San Francisco to become a part of the roving; seaman's life. In the discussion of the conventloi of the San Joaquin Valley Federatloi a vote of thanks was given to the fol lowing: the City Council, Civic Com merclal Association, Rotary Club, Ki wanis Club orchestra; Klks and Ma sonic lodges; Hoy Newberry, Mai colm Brock, Ivern Grocery, Adam Package Grocery, Dr. F. K.

Sawyer Girls' Auxiliary, the local press, Fan cber Creek Nursery, Business and Pro fossional Woman's Club, and all those who contributed to the success of th convention, A. letter of thanks was reai from Mrs. P. Mitchell, district fed oration president. Mrs.

George Bahrcnburg and Mrs Leslie were chairmen for tin ifternoon. and a charming little pro gram all the morn entertaining becauai of its unexpectedness, was presented. Program Ja.ck Hayes on tho saxophone accom paniod by his sister, Miss Thelma played two numbers, "1 Wonder What's Become of Sally" and "By- jones." A dainty scurf dance was given ittle Misses Audrey Estribou and Bar- Thrasher. Vocal solos were given jy Mrs. J.

Dunster and Misses Dorothy Harris, and Frances Hulchlns ave a clever interpretation of "The Robber." a musical sketch. Miss Frances Allen gave the concluding number on the program, a lively Interpretation it the Highland f(lng. Miss Thelmi yes aecojnpanlod for the dances anc Mrs. F. A.

Smith was Mrs. Dunster's icoompanlst. At the closn of the pleasant afterifoon tea was served at the gracefully ap- xiinted tables, the club auditorium bong particularly pretty with a profusion of floral bouquets. Tho stage was festively decked with flowers which ent a pretty touch to the setting. Tho afternoon's hostesses were In addition to Mrs.

Bahrenburg and Mrs. iowles, Mrs. Emmet Hayes, Mrs. C. .13.

jay, Mrs. F. E. Estribou. Mrs.

G. Hanncman, Mrs. J'. M. Thrnshor, Mrs.

eorge Bett.s Mrs. J. McKeen, Mrs. eorge Parker, Mrs. A.

Husband and Mrs. C. A. Vernier. Mrs.

Leo G. Pauly von the prize for "Tho Flower Romance." a contest which filled a por- ion of the social hour with interest. ELKS ENTERTAINMENT The members of Bakersfield Elks' odgo will enjoy special entertainment it. their meeting this evening when Miss Ruth Pits, K. A.

Louis and Joe Martin who will appear here in ti cert tonight ut the Hippodrome, will uter glvu of their art to the local Elks. lans at the business meeting will inve to do with the forthcoming- In- Atigural ball which will be an event of Thursday evening. At tho close of the sslon, refreshments will be served. i PERIWINKLE BLUE A frock of periwinkle blue crepe de chine has a very wldo jabot of pleated silk Us only trimming. Engagement Announced At a prettily appointed party given last evening at the homo of Mr.

and Mrs. A. 1 Baca, 2211 street, tho en- gagonient of Miss Emma Baca anc. Louis J. Helner was announced.

Five hundred was the diversion of die evening and at the close of play prize for high score was awarded Mrs. W. D. Stanflcld. Consolation prize went to Mrs.

A. J. Gardiner. Following the card games Miss Emma Baca displayed tho contents of her' hope chest to the assembled guests. Refreshments were served at tables centered with clusters of pink rosebuds.

Pretty favor cards bearing the concealed announcement of the betrothal were found at the places of tho guests. Miss Baca, who has resided in this city since childhood, Is well known nere. She was graduated from tho Kern County High school with the class of 3022, and Is a popular member of tho Y. L. I.

Mr. Helner Is the son of Mr. and Mrs. L. J.

Heiner of this city and has resided In Bakersfleld for more than a year. He was graduated from Mound City High school, Mound City, Illinois, with the class of 1921. Mr. Helner Is affiliated with the Burroughs Adding Machine Company in this district. Tho wedding will be an event of June.

Miss Baca was assisted in entertaining by her sisters, Misses Stella and Katherlne Baca. Guests who shared the pretty affair included: W. M. Ruttan U. L.

Greene A. J. Gardiner W. D. Stanfield A.

F. Baca Hannah Steele Tessie Stuart Vera Callagy Lydla Anderson Osyth Seeder Katie Vlasnik Edna Murphy Anita Steele Margaret Apsley Birthday Celebration Tho home of Mr. Mrs. R. H.

Chalmers, 1G3-1 street, was prettily arranged for a youngsters' Easter party on Sunday In celebration of the seventh birthday of the little Miss Bernice Chalmers. Games, an Easter-egg hunt and gifts of brimming- Eastiy baskets were a part of the fun. Refreshments were served at small tables centered with bouquets of roses and sweet peas. The largo birthday cake elaborately adorned was lighted and placed before tho small honoree. Seated with the little girl were, the following youngsters: Elmer Moore Gladys Williams Josephine Wall Dorothy Leo Mildred Wall Virginia Loewe Hawanith Loewe Fred Moore Barbara Smith James Smith Mrs.

Shearer Hostets at Golf Luncheon One of the smart evunts of today was tho golf luncheon given this afternoon by Mrs. George W. Shearer who entertained a group of matrons In her set who visit the links weekly. The matrons, who formed a club at the first of tho year, play for prizes on 11 "bogey" handicap. Orange and yellow was the color scheme carrleB out at the pretty tables today.

Guests at tho event today wcro: J. C. Muir Lynmn Lowell John Myron Jame- Malcolm Brock son Everett King mill Kllpstein J. C. Beggs (Los Angeles George B.

Crome H. R. Warren Thomas W. Kllp- stein Frank Whltaker F. A.

Bordwell Monroe Homer Samuel Grim Roland T. Morgan Dwigbt L. Clnrke Theophll Leonard Frltzen (San Francisco) Prepared at home in a minute by briskly stirring the powder in hot or cold water. No Cooking Safe Milk and Diet For Infants, Growing; Children, Nursing Mothen, etc. ut on tht jiajn -if ffont" Rich milk, combined with extract of choice grains.

Very nourishing, yet so easily digested that it is used, with benefit, by ALL AGES, ailing or well. An upbuilding diet for infants, invalids, nursing mothers, etc. Convenient, Light Nourishment, whenever faint or hungry. A cupful, taken hot, upon retiring, induces sound, refreshing sleep. Vllercoles Dance The entire membership of the Micr- coles Dancing Club is expected to attend -the dance Wednesday evening at Drury's hall, scheduled as the last of the' local events of the club season, according to H.

J. Brandt, chairman of the season's dance committee. The new committee will be chosen at the dance which will arrange the next season's program. The Miercoles Club members will sponsor a dinner-dance at Lebec, the date for which has been tentatively set at May 20, Mr. Brandt says.

This season's committee will sponsor the May party. H. W. Thomas Mrs. Danford Will Entertain Prominent tho hostesses next week will bo Mrs.

W. B. Danford, who plans to open her home at 1029 Baker street, on Tuesday afternoon to guests at six tables of bridge, entertaining at a series which will include the samo number of guests again on Thursday, and Saturday afternoons. The decorations of her homo on the throe afternoons promise the charm of the spring setting worked out in pastel colorings of blossoms and appointments. Mrs.

Danford has planned a novel luncheon table decoration for a two course repast of the late afternoon. Guests Leave Mr. and Mrs. G. W.

Gray, their daughters, Misses Laura, Bernice, Ruby, and Florls Gray of Pacific Grove were the Easter-week guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Gray, 2118 Cedar street.

G. W. Gray Is the son of J. W. Gray.

A recent dinner at the parental home entertained, besides tho out-of-town visitors, a brother and sister-in-law of the elder couple, Mr. and Mrs. E. Gray. Mrs.

McCray Hostess Again Another of the series of charming parties given by Mrs. Harry W. McCray was the l-o'clock bridge luncheon today at her home, 102-! street. The last event at the McCray home was a prettily arranged afternoon of bridge on Saturday. Flftenn tables were set today for Mrs.

McCray's guests. Spring blossoms of pink and white formed pretty bouquets In bowls and jardinieres about the living rooms. Y. L. I.

to Plan Dance for Friday Night Members of the Young Ladles' Institute will meet this evening at K. of C. hall to complete plans for a drmce to bo given Friday evening, April 17. at St. Joseph's hall.

Miss Christine Nor- oiga, chairman, of the committee in charge, will report upon arrangements made thus far. Plans for late spring events for the institute will also come up. LECTURE CONTEST Four Debaters Will Meet for Valley Honors at High School Four debaters representative of San Joaquln valley will uphold the honors of their respective schools at the oratorical contest to be held Friday evening at the local high school. Harry Smith, 15-year-old student at the local high school, will represent the Kern County Union High School. His opponents will bo Leonard Klrkpatrlck of Taft; Kmma Culp of Vlsalia, and Bertram Endises of Fresno, all of whom have vanquished other, competitors In their respective counties In the preliminary contests.

The contest here Is being sponsored by a Los Angeles newspaper, and a silver loving cup In being offered locally by the Exchange Club. Harry Smith Is backed by the complete faith of the local student body for he Is somewhat of a veteran In the oratorical field. He began his triumphs during bis freshman year at Fresno High School by winning In bis district and by getting Into the finals. Last year when Harry Smith wag student of the local high school, ho again entered the contest, and placed third In the finals which wero won by Don Tyler who Is now a student at Occidental College and who recently paid a visit to Bakersfield. All of the contestants'to appear horn have enviable records and present a formidable trio to the local youth.

The High School Band and the Boys' and Girls' Glee Club will furnish muslo during the evening. SILK GARMENTS Never rub silk garments on the wash board wliih laundering them. Always nib with the hands. Panama Women Will Stage Play Friday "Aunt Jerusha Dow's Quilting Party," a one-act comedy skit, will be staged as a benefit affair on Friday evening iy the Panama Ladies' Aid at the Panama School. Mrs.

W. H. MeKeo. director and the 17 amateur actors ot. the play have practiced all during season to make it a success.

Musical numbers and the serving will be a part of the later evening's program, the play starting at 8 o'clock. The cast of characters includes Mrs. T. Hooper, as Aunt Jerusha Dows; Tames Herod, Deacon Dows; M. F.

Parish, Squire Jones; Scotty Hamilton, Preacher Lovejoy; Roy Louden, Deacon Simpkins; Mrs. James Herod, Mrs. Simpkins; Mrs. A. B.

Cobb, Mrs. Pride; Mrs. C. E. Bennltt, Miss Phoebe Pride; Miss Florence Lavers, Johanna Hines; Mrs.

Morton Lavers, Drucella Brown; Mrs. D. H. Jordon, Hannah Pike; Mrs. O.

Hooper, Patience Peabody; Mrs. E. D. Bacon, Mrs. Stubbs; Mrs.

Peter Gilii. Charity Newcomb; Mrs. C. Zilllg, Rachel Grey, and Mrs. E.

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