The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-03-08

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christensen, who leaves shortly for
an extended visit with friends in
Modesto, California. During the study
hour the subject under discussion was
the missionary work being carried on
In foreign countries. Later dainty re-
ircshments were served BY the hos
tess. assisted BY her daughters, the
Misses Estes.
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The reception and banquet tender
cd the cIatsksninc debating team by
the Astoria high school on Friday
evening at the Hotel Occident was an
elaborate and successful affair fully
one hundred and twenty guests sit
ting down at the tables which fairly
groancd under the good things hcapcd
upon them The decorations were
quite artistic, cut flowers and class
colors predominating. Prof. Clarke
acted as postmaster for the evening
and In q happy vein welcomed the
visitors all present standing to drink
to the success OF the Columbia" !"
Miss Emma G. Warren delighted her
hearers with her graceful response TO
the toast Our High School" Rev.
William S, Gilbert wittily and humor-
ously responded TO the toast Our
Boys" calling upon all the girls who
did not want boy, to stand. needless
10 say. all the girls stood. much TO
tho merriment OF the other guests.
Judge Taylor responded with 4Our
Girls and gratihed the girls immense
" by refuting many OF the assertions
made by Mr.. Gilbert he sat down
amid loud applause. The boys then
showed their appreciation Of Mr.. Gil
bcrts address by giving their high
school yell "Rahl Rahl Rah! Gilbert,
the girls answered with "Rahl Rahl
Rah! Taylor" Prof. A. A. De Cou
Of the Oregon University responded
10 "Thc Winners" with telling effect
to which all present listened with rapt
attention. Deputy Prosecuting At
torney Powell OF Columbia county
took the floor in behalf Of "The
Losers and in brief but brilliant
address claimed the attention OF all.
Prof. Collins OF the Clatskanine high
school scored a decided success in his
handling Of the Battle for Supremacy,
Its Couse, Its Effect" and Prof.
Garments response to "Columbia's :
Prospect Of Reaching the Finals" re-
ceived vociferous applause. In her
usual, sweet, girlish, straightforward
manner, Miss Birdie Wise gave her
response 10 "Our Opponents" who
have now become our friends. Hon,
John II. Smith in a scholarly address
full OF sound common sense and good
advice responded to Things Worth
While" pleasing his hearers greatly
with his able handling of the subject.
The I'VE sma" hours had arrived be-
fore the banqueters thought OF de-
parture and after offering the Clats-
kanine delegation the hcarticst Of
congratulations and we'll wishes all
went home In happy mood. The
Astoria high school is to be congratu-
lated not only on the outcome OF the
debate but on the successful manage
mcnt Of the reception and on the
courteous. kind and hospitable treat
ment accorded the visitors.
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The residence of Mrs. L. Lawrey on
Franklin avenue was the meeting
place this week for the Mamsook
Tepichines Club.
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The Thursday Afternoon Club
members we're delightfully."- enter
tanned this week at the home OF Mrs.
R. f. Carruthers on Jerome avenue,
Cards were played, Mrs. Edwin Blair
winning the prize
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The officers of the revenue cutter
McCulloch gave a dinner party on
board Friday evening to a number of
invited guests.
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Mrs. o, NJ. Simington and Mrs. j.
I. N, Galloway entertained the men,
bers Of the Euchre Club on Friday
evening at the Galloway home on
Seventeenth street. The decorations
we're beautiful showing a profusion Of
Oregon grape, violets and daffodils.
Mrs. Carlton B. Allen and Mrs, Nell
son B. Troyer were the winners at
cards on this occasion. During the
evening delicious refreshments were
served.
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McGregor's Hall on Thirty-seventh
street was the scene Of very enjoy
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