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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-12-16

night the boys We're entertained by
Miss Atkins, Mr.. Stoker and Mr.. Cruzan.
They told them stories and instructed
them in playing games. on Thursday
night the White Eagle club, composed
of thirtyfour West Hammond boys
was organized in the settlement house
Julius Goyke, office boy in THE TINES
was elected president. and he has called
a meeting of his stalwarts for next
Monday evening. He said today that
every member must appear with clean
face and hands. and with his hair
combed in appropriate style.
The nursery is being put in shape
now, and by next week 1t is hoped that
mothers who have to work can leave
their babies at the nursery regularly.
Thus far the work has been shout
dered by just a handful of enthusiastic
and persistent women. whereas the
original idea was to make the settle
ment house community affair in
which everybody was to take an active
part
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-12-16
DECL AMATORY
CONTEST At SCHOOL
Miss Birdie Leaveston Wins
Medal; Many Fine
Pieces Spoken.

An oratorical contest under the
auspices of the Hammond w. c. T. ".
was held at the Central school yes
terday evening, and seven girls from
the public schools. ranging in age from
10 to 3 years took part
Birdie beaverton. 1918 Madison street
a pupil in the Washington school and
daughter of Mrs w. O. beaverton, sec
rotary of the local W. c. T. L. won the
silver medal. with her Grafton Two
Pictures" The medal was presented by
Miss Virginia Brooks who was one OF
the judges. The other two Judges were
the Rev w. f. Switzer and the Rev
George Streeter. The other contestants
who acquitted themselves with honor
were Nina Abbott, Fay Clark. Iris Gads-
by. Mildreth Meyers. Gladys Shobe
Myrtle Knox.
While this is the first contest of thi;
nature in Hammond they are not un-
common in some parts of the state, and
the Hamond w. c.. n U. plans to hold
another one in January.
The affair last night was we'll attend
ed, and in addition to the orations
there was good music.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-12-16

guests of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. E. frost 327
Indiana avenue, will return home this
evening
Miss Mary Rahen and r A. Meyers
wl spend Sunday with Milton Dermedy
who is attending St. Josephs College at
Rensselaer,. Ind.
Mrs. G. w. belong and baby of State
Line street will leave today for Lima, o.
to remain over the holidays with
friends and relatives.
Mis- Lillian Borman has gone to Engle :
God to remain for a short visit with
relatives.
Mrs. A. NJ. DeWeese of Rimbach ave
que will leave for Huntington. Ind. to-
morrow to remain. until Monday VITA
friends. Her daughter, Mrs. Raymond
knoff Of Berne, Ind. will return to Ham
nlond with her to remain over Christ
mas. DIR. Knon will come liter for a
few days visit.
Mrs Beryl Woods Finch and little
daughter of Seattle, Wash, Will arrive
in Hammond Wednesday for visit
with Mrs. M. Louisa Woods, at her
home. in South Holman street Carroll
Woods, who is attending the Washing
ton state university. will take the
southern route. stopping at Los An
geles and New Orleans for short Wis
its. He is expected to reach Hammond
Friday or Saturday
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-12-16
&>lub Meetings
MRS. SMITH ENrERTAlNs.

One of the prettiest parties-efS the
holiday season was given by Mrs. Harry
Smith yesterday afternoon at her homs
members of the Alpine Phi Club ana
they were all present with the excep-
lion Of two. 1t was the annual Christ
mas party and each member was pre-
pared with an article for the Grab Bag
The gifts were distributed among the
the afternoon The remainder of the
afternoon until four o'clock was de-
voted to needle work after which the
guests were invited into the dining
room and served with a beautifully ap-
pointed luncheon The Christmas
coiors of red and green were carried
out in the decoration of the home.
Christmas bells and holly decorated the
chandeliers. In the ching room the
same attractive colors were chosen. A
bouquet of poinsettia formed the center
piece and holly was st~ewn over the
table A miniature Santa Claus was
given each guest as favor. The mem
bers arranged for their next social
meeting to be held Friday afternoon
January 5th at the home of Mrs. Rob-
ert ellis in Rimbach avenue. Mrs
ellis viii entertain at a thimble par s.
The meeting yesterday was the regular
bi-monthly one changed from Friday
December 22nd on account Of the APP
preaching holiday season.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-12-16

exercises We're lead by Mrs. Edith
Griffin, after which an address was
made By Mrs. George l. Robinson OF
Chicago Mrs. Robinson is the wife OF
Professor Robinson of the Mccormick
seminary in Chicago. Her talk was OF
missionary work particularly in Egypt
and was one OF interest to every mem
Der present. Following the program
there was short business session. The
plans were partially made for the
January meeting and announcement OF
1t Will be made later. The election OF
officers was the feature of the bushes
house. The members of the program
committee We're hostesses at the meet
ing and served dainty luncheon before
the close Of the meeting The following
members were elected to offices to serve
during 1912.
President-Mrs. +. NJ. Elliott
Vice President--Mrs. Minnie O. Klins
Second Vice President-Mrs ]. Floy
irish
seeretary-Mrs. J. C Graves.
Treasurer-Mrs. +. +. Ames.
Secretary of Literature--M Mrs f. NJ
ShankIin
Chairman OF Program Committee
Mrs. J. S. Blackburn.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-12-16
Mrs. Ewert Dead.

Word was received here last night
bearing the sad news OF the death of
Mrs. Ida Ewert, 407 sibley street. who
died last night at the Vesta Circle hos
pital at 6 O'Clock after a long Illness.
The funeral will be held at ,the
family residence, 4o7 Sibley street.
Monday afternoon, at o'clock. The
Rev. Klaus will conduct the funeral
services and fnterment will be held at
st. Joseph's cemetery.
Mrs Ewert has been ailing for more
than year and shortly after being
taken sick nearly a year ago she was
operated upon in Chicago. During the
past two weeks she was taken i'll
again and was taken to the Vesta Cir
, Gle hospital Tuesday and Wednesday
underwent a critical operation Yes
terday afternoon she was taken sud
denly worse and passed away about 6
o'clock D. IN.
Mrs. Ewert is welI-known in Ham
mond and leaves a large CIRCLE OF
friends who will deeply mourn the
news of her sudden death.
Mrs. Ewert is AZ years old and was
born at Thornton, Ill. She is survived
| by a husband, William Ewert, employ
ed at the Reid-Murdoch company; two
children, Corrine and Wilbur, and five
| sisters and two brothers.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-12-16
THE SETTLEMENT IS
PROVING POPULAR NOW

That the settlement house Rim
bach avenue has place in this COM
munity is evidenced by its popularity
among the boys and girls and the moth
ers who are inauiring about the nursery
accommodations.
Now that the settlement house Is well
under way, Miss Virginia Brooks and
her mother, who were largely instru-
mental in getting it started have TAX
en- up their residence in West Ham
mond again. but are devoting as much
time to IL as possible.
Thus far the place has been crowded
every night with boys and girls who
find good pastime there The workers
in the institution are not losing sight
of the fact. however that while the
little visitors are to sbe entertained.
the entertainment is to be educational
primarily. Special nights are set aside
for the girls exclusively. They are TO
meet next Tuesday night when they
will receive instruction In sewing. Last
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-12-16
4 RECITAL.

The recital given by the pupils of MI
Clark Leaning inthe auditorium of the
First Presbyterian church last evening
proved very enjoyable II was one Of
the pleasing musical entertainments Of
the season and there we're many Ham
mond people present to enjoy II. Sew
eral Other concerts viii he given by MI.
Ieaming's classes this winter Of which
announcement viii be made through
Invitations later. The program last
evening was given by Miss lsdythe Nc
Council soprano. Miss Laura Hess.
pianist and Miss Blanche irish. viofinist.
Thcir program was as follows.
Rondo An Observation-Disclosures Beethoven
Miss Hess.
ta) The First Song .Gumbert
(b) The Princess ................ Grie :
Co VIII o the Wisp. ......... spross
Miss Mcconnell.
ca Wedding Day at Troldhaugen.
A........-....-..- .....-.#....-.---. Grieg
~ Tarantelle in E minor. h. NolIeet
Hiss Hess.
1a1 Roses After Rain. Lehman
OBJ If | Were a Bee. X. .... Gaynor
Co cradle Song tviolin obligato by
Blanche Irish acknowledgements: aynor
Miss Mcconnell.
ta) .serenade .......-..... Liebling
(b) Concert Waitz-Florence Liebllng
Miss Hess
Farewell, Ye Hills (from Joan of Arc)
w........~....... Tsehaik osky
Miss Mcconnell.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-12-16
EXPECTED
TO RECOVER

severely bruised by passenger train
at South Hammond yesterday morning
Is reported getting along nicely at st
Margaret's hospital today, and no Sc
rious results are expected.
Babick is unable to talk but very lit
tie and as vet has not explained how
the accident occurred. He said pas
senger train struck him and when
found he was in helpless condition.
The police patrol brought him to the
station. where DR.. A. A. Young at
tended him and took the injured mar
to st. Margarets hospital in his auto
mobile
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-12-16
PARENTS CLUE MEETING.

The members OF the Parents Club Of
the Irving School met at the school hail
yesterday afternoon fro their regula
monthly meeting There was an un :
usually. large attendance of members
at the meeting. There was a short
business session when several matters
of interest to the members were dis
posed of and the program. Miss vir-
ginia Brooks adressed the members AMI
her talk was very interesting. She
spoke particularly of her work i'm the
Settlement House. Miss Brooks remain
ed after the program and met the MEM
bers personally. and social hour was
enjoyed. The afternoons program was
as follows;
Flano SOLO,. .,.........-...N Nora Reece
Recitation Lucy Rock
Violin Duet Raw
mond Laubley and George MacI.ean
accompaniment Margaret Boutwell,
Recltatlon Everett Austin
Mother Goose Play. Room )
Song of a Nightingale The Victor
Address .s...... Miss Virginia Brooks
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-12-16
SOCIAL NEWS FOR MONDAY.

Mrs. Larson will entertain the
members of the FIeurdeIis Club ut
her home in Hoffman street Monday
evening.
Mrs. John r. Beckman will have
as guests Monday afternoon at her
hcn'e in Calumet avenue the mem
hers of the Embroidery Club.
Miss CLAIR, Matthias Will he hostess
to the members OF the st. Agnes
Child of 81. PauI'scopaI church Mon
day evening at her home In Williams
street.
The Beta Alpha Tau girls wilt
meet NJ the home of Miss Kathryn
Desmond in state Line street Mon
day evening for Christmas party.
There VIII be meeting OF the
members of Triumph Council No. IL
ID. Of T.. Monday evening in 1. O. o.
+. Hall in state street.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-12-16
Az ENJoYABLE MEETING.

The young women OF the c. J. G. Club
were pleasantly entertained By Miss
Mabel Powley last evening at her home.
36 Clinton street The early part of
the evening was given to the transac-
ton Of business. Music and games
were the social features after which a
dainty luncheon was served. The next
meeting WIFI be held in two weeks as
usual and the hostess will be named
later. The following members were
present last evening: Mrs. ClyG
Lasater. the Misses Ruth Hathaway.
Minnie Curry, Hazel Younger. Mary
Hickman. Lucille Minas. Pearl Williams
Annette Wiekum, Ruth Mathews, Olive
McKav and Mable Powley.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-12-16

The heart workb bag illustrated today
may BE used as a sewing bag To
make it three hearts of cardboard are
covered with linen which has previous
~ been embroidered: then these are
attached to each other and TO the in
side bag as shown in the illustration.
The bag is made of linen IL by 10
inches or of silk or satin of a shade
to match the embroidery. which is all
done solid in four shades of pink and
red. The hearts should be whipped to
the bag before the latter is sewed up,
then the lower parts of the hearts and
bag whipped together.
Consider the recipients favorite color
in selecting the materials for the bag.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-12-16
CHILD PUTS UP
BRAVE BATTLE

Specialists attending the case of
Paul Douglas. the three-year -old son
of Mr.. and Mrs. H. b. Douglas, who is
at st. Luke's hospital in Chicago. were
to hold a conference today with view
of informing the parents whether their
boy win retain his eyesight not.
This morning absolutely nothing def
mite could be said. His general con-
dftion is such, however, that the
chances for his recovery are slightly in
his favor. His condition is still criti-
cal despite the ray of hope that is Civ
en- for his life.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-12-16
GIFTS FOR MEN.

= What shall give John mt 4
= Christmas: The question In an 4
= ancient one, yet every year 1t has Z
= TO be solved, for every woman has 4
. John, Tom, a Fredcrfck-some
= masculine friend relative that 4
- she wishes to remember with 4
= gift on Christmas morning.
If You make the gift yourself. 4
= 1t Will add greatly TO the pleasure 4
= of giving. besides showing n more 4
q personal interest in your friend 4
. than would something bought 4
q from n shop. 4
Men like dainty things and APP 4
y precfnte the interest a woman dis 4
y plays IL she makes gift with 4
y her own hands. man always 4
= enjoys fine linen handkerchfefs: 4
= but III they are marked with his 4
q initiai or monogram embroidered 4
y in one corner by the woman who I
= presents the gift, he will prize I
= them doubly. 4
Embroidery on linen La easy and 4
fascinafin. work. After having 4
the handkcrchiefs marked with 4
= the desired letters, pad the out 4
= line with fine mercerixed thread 4
= and work i'm the letters with the 4
= oyer-and-over stitch, taking care 4
= that the stitches are even and 4
= smooth.
somewhat unusual gift. but 4
= one that will be greatly appreci- 4
= ated, is n half dozen one-inch 4
. squares of linen with his mono 4
= gram embroidered thereon. intend 4
y ed to be inserted In his dressshart 4
y sleeves. 4
y Plain silk ties with the initial 4
= embroidered the end of the 4
= widest side Is another ruEgcstien. I
. Do the work with floss in a con-
= trasting color. 4
broad black silk scarf. TO
. wear under the topcoat TO protect 4
= the Shirt front when evening
clothes are worn, should he mark
= ed with the gentIenan's mono
= gram. You cam make him an at-
= tractive eoIlarbox six inches In
= diameter, such confectioners
= use for candy and cake, and COW 4
= ering with coarse naturaI-coIored 4
. linen.
Paste the linen over the outside,
q allowing 1T to cover the box to
= the point where the I'D nts over.
= Bind the edge with fin linen tape.
. On the linen used for the box em- I
= broider the monogram Ia scarlet
q floss, suggests an exchange.
= Handkerchief, crnyaf and glove
= cases are made of linen folded
= over like an envelope, the glove
= ease ten inches long and five
= inches long and six inches wide.
= These can he lined with silk or
y satin and delicately scented If you
= wish.
If You are wondering what 10
q give your husband or brother or
y sweetheart, why mot select one OF
q the aforementioned articles.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-12-16
w. Bogdas Recovering.

Word from ST. Margaret's hospital
this afternoon regarding the condition
of Walter Bogdas, 4o-15eth street, who
was accidentally shot in the leg with
an automatic revolver Wednesday even
ing, is reported getting along nicely
and the attending physicians have no
fear of blood poisoning. The bullet
passed through the boys right leg.
striking the left below the knee. Some
difficulty was found in locating the
bullet, but it was found after a long
search yesterday morning.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-12-16
Assemblies

There was a meeting of the members
of Hammond Hive No. L. @. T. NJ last
evening in the X of P. Hall in South
Holman street 1t was the evening for
the bi-monthly meeting and the usual
number of members attended. The an
nual election of officers was a feature
of the meeting. The plans were made
to install the officers at the first meet
ing in January and it is desired that
there is a large attendance of the mem
bership. The following members were
elected TO Offices to serve during 1919:
Past Communicates. Jessie New
man.
COMMANDMENTS. Viola Smiley.
Lieutenant Commander-Mrs. Huld i
Wunschel.
Record keeper-Mrs. Lizzie .Pontius.
Finance Auditor-Mrs. Emma Cham
paign-
Chaplain-Mrs. Kathrine Newton.
lady at Arms--Mrs Mary Ward.
Sargeant-Mrs. MIME Hopkins
Sentinel-Mrs Ada Franck.
Picket-Mrs. Rebecca Cole.
special meeting OF the members of
Golden Rule Council No. / D. of L. viii
be held Monday Afternoon at 1870 o'clock
in the Masonic Temple in Muenich
Court The members of the degree
team are especially urged to be pres
ent for final drill practise before the
Union meeting to be held Tuesday De-
ccmber 10th.
| An important meeting of the MEM
bers of Golden Rod Camp No 1867
Royal Neighbors was held last evening
| in Longs Hall in State street. 1t was
the regular bi-monthly meeting and
many members were present. Arrange
ments were made to entertain the State
Oracle and the County Deputy at, a
meeting to be held January 10Th in
Longs Hail. 1t viii be an all day ses-
sion. In the evening addresse will be
MADE by several of the members. Il
| is desired that there are many mem
| s&Is at the meeting. other business OF
interest to the members was disposed
| of after which there was an enjoyahla
Social hour. The members will meet
a;sain in two weeks on Friday evening
december 10Th.
meeting of the members of Dorcas
Rebeckah Lodge will be held this even
ing in |. O. O. r. Hall in State street
A large attendance Of the members Is
sired as business OF Importance will
be transacted. A social hour will fol-
How the regular lodge session, Ii Is the
regular weekly meeting.
( The members of the Germania Re
beckah Lodge are preparing TO enter
| tain many Hammond people at thesl
dance this evening in Chopin Hall. The
/ affair promises TO be very enjoyable
The evenings program Will begin al
eight O'Clock.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-12-16
MEETING WAS POSTPONED

The girls of the j. f. T.. Club post
poned the meeting which was announc-
ed to take place last evening for the
convenience of several of the members.
meeting will be held some time next
week and Miss Janet Flavin viii enter :
tain at her home An South Holman
street. 1t will be the annual Christmas
party and each member will bring an
article for the Grab Bag
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-12-16
MUSIC GLIB MEETS.

The members of the Music Club viii
meet at the home of Mrs. Julius Dun
sing in Carroll street this evening al
eight o'clock. 1t will be the regular BIZ
monthly melting and the members am
any of their friends who are interes ted
and desire to become members are in
vised. A delightful program has been
prepared for the evening
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-12-16
ELECT oFEIcERs.

An interesting meeting of the mem
bers of the Womans Missionary So
ciety Of the First Presby terrain church
was held yesterday afternoon in the
parlors of the church in South Holman
street 1t was the regular mbonthly
meeting and the members of the society
and congregation were invited. There
was a large attendance. The devotional
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-12-16
A CHINA DISPLAY.

Mrs. Z. S. Emerine has beautiful
display of hand painted china at the
Norris drug store. 1872 East State street
this year. The display consists of
lustre, naturalistic. monogram and
Japanese work
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-12-16
faP,nelyb7
aPerSOndIE
X PSE5ER2g87 J
6T5Ss0RN

Point to remain over Sunday with Miss
Josephine Wheeler.
Miss Maude SERVER of Chicago will
spend Sunday with her sister, Mrs.
Shepherd, t her home, in Summer
street.
L. S. Emerine of Summer street will
go to Detroit, Mich. this evening TO
remain over sunday the guest of rela-
tive..
Mrs. Thomas Tierney and son Ernest
of Merriilville, Ind. who have been the
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-12-16

Fur appears boldly on hats-odds and
ends of the peltries that go to make up
muffs and scarfsAands worn to match.
Large collars are cut in odd shapes.
Some are of lace, some of fur, and
others of the most gorgeously beaded
Tissues.
There is craze for the silk ribbon
and coarse thread roses that grow
every day more important in the deco
rative field.
Prominent French dressmakers are
making extensive use of Cluny lace .
trim gowns of satin, fancy crepes and
chiffon.
Some lovely evening wraps are shows
in chiffon velvet The wide band eff
embroidery or heavy lace is now at the
knees and not the-lower edge.
A reputation maker--Colonial Bond
scent cigar Made in Hammond.
TIMES WANT ADS ARE FOR
SERVICE-To YOUf
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-12-16

Mr. and Mrs Ralph f. CARRIER Of
Chicago were the guests of Mr. and
Mrs. b. l. i. Bell. at their home in
South Holman street, yesterday
Mrs l. J. Mowery of East sibIey st.
has gone to Elkhart Ind. to remain
over The holidays the guest of friends
and relatives
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-12-16
New Selling Places.

In addition TO the Hammond post
office having been made station for
the sale of the Red Cross seals. Mrs.
Jacob Fox. committee member who
canvassed the business men, announced
today that the seals had been placed
on sale at Monnetts smoke room. Rip
ley's studio, THE TIMES office, Adams
Express company. and the Daily News
office.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-12-16
A THINBIE. PARTY,

Mrs. Ralph Groman. Mrs. c. E. Smith
and Mrs Fl. b. Douglas will be host
esses at a thimble party Tuesday after
noon, December 18th in the University
Club rooms II will be the regular b.
monthly meeting of the members of the
Womens Auxiliary to the University
Club.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-12-16
MEALS FOR \ DAY.

MEALS FOR 4 DAY
BREAKFAST.
Cereal. with Sliced Bananas.
Sausage. Graham Griddle Cakes
Coffee.
LUNCHEON
Cheese Fondu. Relish.
Penny Rolls and Jam.
DINNER
Boiled Goldfish. Egg Sauce,
or Baked Round
steak. Gravy and Hot catsup.
Mashed Potatoes.
Scalloped Corn
orange Blame Mango.
Black Coffee.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-12-16

The Parents Club of the Lafayette
school will hold its monthly meeting
Tuesday afternoon. December 10th at
three o'clock in the school hall The
members and their friends are invited
to attend The following program will
be given:
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-12-16

on will say that a Lavender cigai
cannot be beat, IL you try one.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-12-16

ARE YoU READING THE TIMEss
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-12-16

The members of the Germania Re
beckah Lodge are preparing to enter
tain many Hammond people at thesl
dance this evening in Chopin Hail. The
affair promises to be very enjoyable
The evenings program Will begin al
eight o'clock.
Freie Presse fuÌˆr Texas. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1865-1945, 1911-05-17

Won fam Ieift Serr ieIn,
ipenn man onoere fnedtet.