The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-02-10
IN SOCIETY

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Anthony Pratt, secretary OF the De
troit Municipal league, gave talk ON
The Des Moines system OF municipal
government" before the philanthropy
and reform department OF the Twen'
tieth Century club, Thursday after
noon About so members were pres
ent. The subject Is OF special interest
at this time because the league Is now
drafting a plan for a commission form
OF government which n will try 10
have submitted to the people, OF, IL
the event of general charter revi-
sion, Incorporated I'm the new charter
Detroit, he said. furnishes a good illus
tfation of the evil results OF the fed
eral plan OF government as applied 10
municipalities. Under the existing
system, the mayors hands are so
effectually tied that he cannot be held
responsible II his administration
proves a failure, Mr. Plat declared.
He cited the common councils inabil-
ity to settle the street car question
as illustrating the weakness Of the
existing plan. the people. In the mean
time continuing TO hang on straps and
pay their nickels. The speaker told
In detail OF tho workings of the com
mission form OF government In Des
Moines Mrs. Hinton Il. Spalding. who
was TO have addressed the club,
Thursday, is seriously Ill with pneu.
monia.
A program of Italian operate
hi In ~, t,.e,
IN Newberry chapel, under the
auspices OF the ltalian-American in
stitute. The audience was composed
largely OF Italian citizens, who listen
ed with pleasure and appreciation TO
the excellent singing OF two OF their
countrymen-Signor Monetti and Sig
norma Bellini. Both OF these singers
have been leading members OF we'll
known opera companies, and are well
equipped singing and acting artists.
Their efforts brought great applause.
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pleasant social hour and an ex-
hioition OF clever amateur talent was
afforded the members OF the Society
OF Detroit Magicians and ladies, Thurs
day evening, when the society acted
ae host 10 Howard Thurston. the
magician. nov playing an engagement
in the Lyceum theater. The club
rooms at No. 40 Randolph-st.. were
~ ed following the Lyceum perform
aace and refreshments we're served
during the informal program of
sieight-of-nand tricks, illusions and
other details OF the magicians trade.
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A recently-organized band. compos-
ed OF employees OF the Burroughs Add
ing Machine Co.. gave the first public
program, Thursday evening, 1T a
concert, in the gymnasium Of the
companys plant Six numbers were
played by the band. which is under
the direction of Harold Todd, and
then the members played for an I'm
formal dance program. The band
holds regular rehearsals and expects
to make a name for itself by the time
open-air concert time comes round.
A delightful musicale for so guests
was given Wednesday evening, by
Mrs. C. A. Newcomb. Sr., in her home.
No 625 Woodward-ave. The hand
some reception and music rooms were
arranged with spring flowers and the
charming musical program was given
In the midst of a most attractive set
ting. Mrs. Maurice Macfarlane and
the Misses Mcdonald provided the
program.
the Detroit Western High School
Alumni association will hold the an.
nual banquet and dancing party, Feb
%, in the seAeef The festivities will
begin at o'clock In the afternoon.
The classes Gf January '01 and Janu-
airy '06 will hold their ten and five
year reunions. respectively. at the
same time.
The Ladies' Aid society of Simp-
son NJ. e. church will hold a sale of
homemade cakes and pies at No. 10
Gratiot-ave., all day Saturday
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Francis f. Brossy and son, Louis
Brossy. left Thursday. for a months
stay In Florida.