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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-11-30
NEW FIRST
CONGREGATIONAL
CHURCH

The style of architecture in this
building is Gothfc-Romanesque 1t is
constructed of local sandstone, steel
trusses and girders and is IA feet,
inches wide, by 112 feet, inches
long. The height of the tower from
the sidewalk is 50 ft. and the height
Of the auditorium is So feet. The au,
ditorium is finished in mission oak
the Sunday School room is finished
in mission birch, and the remainder
of the building is finished in natur-
al birch. except the basement which
is finished in yellow pine The au-
ditorium and Sunday school room,
each seat three hundred and fifty. A.
F. Billmeyer, the we'll known archi,
tect and builder had the contract
for its erection and is entitled TO
great credit for the excellent manner
in which it was constructed. f. S.
Gill, the decorator, and his crew OF
workmen, are entitled to great cred
it for the beautiful decorations. The
heating plant and plumbing was fur
nished and installed by the Central
ia Hardware Co, and is fine. The
electric lights and wiring was done
by the local firm Of Staub & N9twick
The fixtures are the latest and are
very beautiful.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-11-30
AMERICAN MORALS

DR.. Byron C. Piatt, who appeared
at the Opera House, Tuesday even
ing, Nov 2S. furnished the second
number of the High School Lecture
Course, and we may truly say that
he was one of the best speakers
we have ever heard. His subject,
American Morals" is one that is
taking the attention of our country
today. He showed that it is one of
the greatest problems that we have
to deal with. His talk on Sex Mo
ralIty and the responsibilities OF
parents towards their children in
their proper bringing up is a most
important one. Parents cannot be
too strict and vigilant in their coun-
sci and care in the young man and
woman entering into manhood and
womanhood. This is a critical period
of their lives. We wish every faith
er and mother in this community
might have heard this lecture for
1t was full of excellent advice and
counsel that would be we'll to profit
by. The young people too, who at
tended this lecture will have gained
much If, they vii heed his good adj
vice 1t is to be deplored that there
were not more present. 1t would be
well if we could have more just such
talks for it certainly works for good
and the uplift of the youth in our
community
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-11-30
FAMILY REUNION AT
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH

At least 800 members of the Congr
gational church and congregation were
present at an informal gathering in
the form of family reunion" Tues
day evening, Nov. %, at their new
church. An excellent supper was
served in the basement parlors by
the ladies, at which 265 people were
seated at one time. This gave an
excellent opportunity for testing the
seating capacity of the new dining
hall. Supper over, a number of i'm
promptI speeches were called for, and
responded to by the following persons,
Rev. Staff, acting as toastmaster:
F. J. Wood, E. NJ. Pease, Guy Nash,
Geo. w. Mead and Rev. Meilicke,
all of whom had many good things
to say for this magnificent new church
and its opportunities. 1t was the gen
eral sentimnet Of not only the speak,
ers, but those present, that the new
church made it possible for greater
work and accomplishments for good
in Grand Rapids and vicinity. Rev.
Meilicke, in his talk in behalf of the
other churches of this city struck
the right keynote when he touched
upon the greater responsibilities that
now rested upon this new church and
congregation. He awakened in the
members a firm resolve that it shall
not lag in any Of the good work for
which it is intended.
The social feature connected with
this meeting left nothing to be de-
sired in re-establishing the good will
and fellowship one toward another.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-11-30
NEIGHB0RH00D CLUB
ENTERTAINED

Mrs. Edward Philleo delightfully."-
entertained the Neighborhood Social
Club at her home on Tenth and Wy
lie streets, on Thursday evening,
Nov. 23rd. Four tables we're in use
and bridge whist was played. Mrs.
H. B. Weiland was successful in
scoring the highest, and received
first favor. Mrs. Joseph ReiIand was
awarded the consolation favor, De
licious refreshments were served by
the hostess.
a delightful social and neighborly
spirit is encouraged by these little
gatherings, and all who participate
in them appreciate the kind and gen
erous hospitality shown. Mrs. Phil
leo makes delightful hostess and
the guests all expressed themselves
to that effect.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-11-30

cordial and indicated a fraternal
interest in the Christian work in
this city that will be furthered by
an edifice of this kind.
Mrs Lottie Lynn-CampbeIl render
ed one of her favorite solos entitled
''The Lord Is My Light" The peo-
pie of Grand Rapids are always pleas
ed to hear Mrs. Campbell, and this
is the first opportunity they have
had for long time The audience
was delighted to have Mr. Shepard re
peat Pilgrims Chorus, which was ren
dered as a Prelude at the morning
service, and repeated by request as
an offertory at the evening service.
The choir sang beautiful anthem
Evening Hymn the tenor solo in
the anthem being sung by Mr. Clyde
Nichols.
The address of the evening was
ably delivered by Rev. F. M. Sheldon
Mr.. Sheldon has addressed our peo-
pie twice before and has made many
friends. who are always glad to hear
him and give him hearty greeting.
The pastor and members of the Con
gregationaI Society of this city are
fully appreciative of the large attend
ance and liberal patronage of friends
in other churches and by those who
are not affiliated with any church, Oh
dedication day 1t is the intention of
this society to keep this church open
for all good purposes that will in any
manner make the citizenship of Grand
Rapids better, and the Christian
growth stronger. It stands for the
uplift and purity of our youth and a
better Grand Rapids.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-11-30
DIED SUDDENLY OF
HEART FAILURE

VIM. Hodge Of Nekoosa, a man a
bout 55 years of age who resides in
Nekoosa, went out into the country
about two miles from Nekoosa Sat
urday morning, with his son to get
load of straw. While in the act
of cutting the straw from the stack.
he fell dead with heart failure, His
son came to Nekoosa after a physi-
clan, thinking his father was simply
overcome from labor, but on his re
turn with the Doctors, he was pro-
nounced dead. He leaves a wife and
two sons to mourn
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-11-30
Lee BROKEN

John, the eight year old son of
John Spangenberg of Nekoosa while
hitching his sled onto Mr. Herbert
Lapham's sleigh, fell off and broke
his left leg, between the knee and
ankle This occurred on Saturday,
November 25. This practice of catch.
ing onto sleighs is a dangerous prac
tice and should be a lesson to chill
dren who make a practice of this
kind of sport. Parents should eau
ton their children against such
practice. The broken member was
attended to by local physicians and
the boy is now getting along nicely.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-11-30
MARRIAGE LICENSES

John Van Ruth Of Nekoosa to An
ma Mickey of Nekoosa.
Jacob WiedzWreckie of Grand Rap
ids to Kathryn Zabawa of Grand
Rapids.
Victor Fischer of Spencer to Fran
els Grosbier Of Richfield.
Otto Zamzow of Stevens Point to
Laura Perrie of the town of Hansen.
George N. Burt of the town Of
Rock to Hattie Crouch of the town
of Lincoln.
Theodore Eckes of Marshfield to
Gertrude Hoffman of Marshfield
Frank r. Sholtz Of Sherwood to
Arlene Anderson of the town of Rock
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-11-30

when the alarm was turned in and
there was some hustling to get hook
ed up on the hose wagon and out TO
the fire The two departments ar
rived at about the same time, the
east side department came across
the bridge on the jump and hitched
a line of hose to the hydrant at the
corner of First and Grand avenue
and carried the line down to the
saloon. The west side department
was stopped in the house by a mes,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-11-30
PHIL GRIFFIN
MARRIED

Phillip Griffin, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Griffin of this city and Miss
Maude BruIey of Neillsville left
here Thursday afternoon and accord
ing to a note left by the young man,
they have gone TO Chicago to be mar
ried. Both are well known young
people of their respective cities
Marshfield Herald.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-11-30

The music upon the pipe organ as
rendered by Mr.. Shepard, we may
truly say, was the most beautiful it
has been our pleasure to listen to. 1t
truly defies description, and words
simply fail us there. It was music
that needed to be heard to be appre-
ciated
The singing by Mr. Nichols was e
quaIly excellent and heartily encor-
ed to which he responded several
times during the program.
Mrs. Guy Nash accompanied Mr..
Nichols upon the piano in her usual
efficient manner.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-11-30
Clyde Nichols.
EVENING SERVICE

Long before the church building was
opened, large numbers had congregat
ed at the entrance, so anxious were
they to obtain seats for the evening.
progSm.
This was a union service of the
different churches and the building
was tried beyond its capacity and
standing room was at a premium.
This is the program as carried out
for the evening service:
Sunday Eevning Service at 7:8o
Prelude-Procession to the Cathedral
and Epithalamium (from Lohen-
SIIuJ '...... w dSu6T
Hymn SO, Creation
Scripture Reading and Prayer
Response, Choir
Fraternal Greeting in behalf of the
other Churches of the City, Rev
F. A. Pease
Anthem, Evening Hymn" with Ten
or Solo. ...... .Reinecke-White
Announcements and Offering
Offertory- March of the Magi Kings
...... .DuDOlS
SoIo-The Lord is My Light Allit-
sen.
Mrs. Campbell
Address-Rev. F. NJ. Sheldon, Super
intendent of Wisconsin Congrega-
tional Association.
Hymn 691-Merrial
Bonediction
Postlude-Fiat Lux. Dubois
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-11-30
THE PIPE
ORGAN RECITAL

Grand Rapids people never enjoy
ed a more high class musical enter
tainment than that given at the New
Congregational church in this city
on Saturday evening, November %,
1911 This was the first public en-
tertainment given in the new build
ing. 1t was most fitting for that pur
pose. The seating capacity of this
magnificent structure was pretty we'll
tested and We should judge that there
We're about 400 people present.
For this entertainment. Mr.. Clar-
ence Shepard, of Milwaukee, a mas
ter jim the truest sense, upon the pipe
organ. was secured in that capacity,
and Mr.. Clyde A. Nichols. of Detroit,
Michigan. a soloist Of great merit,
was engaged to assist in this enter
tainment. The following excellent
program was ably and faultlessly
rendered to the delight of the large
audience present:
RECITAL PROGRAM
Saturday Evening at $50
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-11-30

The entire morning service program
was beautifully carried out and from
the opening Prelude to the close was
full of divine inspiration
Rev. Fred Staff, pastor of the
church was in charge of the service,
Rev. f. M. Sheldon led in prayer,
and Rev. Ozora S. Davis delivered
most practical, interesting and soul
inspiring sermon, that will long be
remembered by those who had the
privilege of hearing him
The choir composed of:
Chorister-Mrs. Guy Nash; Organ
ist, Mrs Frank Natwick.
Sopranos-Mrs. Nash, Mrs Wright,
Mrs. Natwick, Mrs. Horton, Miss
Lyon, Miss Hayward, Miss Jones,
Miss Gill, Miss Fontainc
AItos-Miss Ames. Miss Bradford,
Miss Eggert.
Tenors- Mr.. Wright, Mr. Morning
ton, Mr. Clark.
Bass-Mr Roberts, MIR. Jackson,
Mr. Mitchell, Mr.. Warner, Mr.. Nat
wick.
All deserve credit for the excellent
singing they rendered on this occa-
sion They were assisted by Mr..
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-11-30
PORTRAIT OF JUDGE WEBB

At this mornings session of the
county BOARD an appropriation Of
$35 was made for the purpose of Sc
curing a portrait of the late Judge
Charles NJ Webb. The portrait viii
be hung in the court room, with those
of George W. Cate and Gilbret l..
Park, former judges of this judicial
circuit Stevens Point Daily Jour
nal
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-11-30
lie New rTst Congregational Church.
Mr.. Clarence E. Shepard, Organist.
Mr. Clyde A. Nichols, Soloist.

Mr.. Clarence E. Shepard, Organist
Mr.. Clyde A. Nichols, Soloist.
Fantasia and Fugue on Bach. List
Soeur Monique -Guilmant
(a) You and Love .D'Hardelot
(b) Now Sleeps the Crimson Pet
al ..... ...... ...... Quilter
(c) Requiem ...... Homer
Mr.. Clyde A. Nichols
Romance. ..... ... ...Lemare
Intermezzo ...... ......... .Callaerta
From a German Forest Mcdowell
March NuptiaI. ...... ...... Guilmant
Scherzo Fifth Sonata) -. Guilmant
Aria ''Where'er You Walk" Handel
Mr.. Clyde A. Nichols
PART II.
Prelude CParsifaD ..... Wagner
March of the Holy Grail (ParsifaD
(a) Out of the Darkness. .......
~ w ...D'Hardelot
OBJ A Rose Fable ........ HawIey
(c) Flower Rain ...... Schneider
Mr.. Clyde A. Nichols
Walpurgis Night (FausD ... .Guonod
Allegro
Adagio
AIlegretto
Moderate Maestoso
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-11-30
FIRST CHURCH AND PARSONAGE.
Church framed in 1864 and built
in 1865. Rev. J. H. Harris, First
Pastor.

this church on Thursday morning,
November Both. Hour Of service
10:30.
Sunday School, morning and even
ing services and Young Peoples
meeting next Sunday at the same
hours
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-11-30
UNFORTUNATE ACCIDENT

Mrs. Delaney, mother of Mrs. Geo.
R. Gardner, while at the Congrega-
uonal church Tuesday evening,
caught her foot in a carpet or rug
upon the cement floor and fell in
such manner as to fracture her
left limb near the hip. She was tax
en- to her daughters home and ply
slcians summoned, who pronounced
it fracture of the left limb near
the hip joint. On account of her ad-
vanced age she will be confined to
the house for some time.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-11-30
On Sunday, November 20 1911--Pipe Organ Recital
Saturday Evening November 25, 1911


the source of life and love and light;
We dedicate this house.
For worship in prayer and song;
for the preaching of the Gospel; for
the celebration Of the sacraments:
We dedicate this house.
For the comfort of those who
mourn; for the Strengthening of those
who are tempted; for inspiration to
right living;
We dedicate this house.
For the sanctification of the fami-
ly; for the teaching and guidance of
childhood; for the finding and saw
ing of those who have gone astray;
We dedicate this house.
For the fostering of patriotism; for
the training Of conscience; for the
development Of a clean citizenship;
We dedicate this house
FOR aggression against evil; for
training in kindness and charity; for
the promotion Of human brotherhood: j:
for bringing in the Kingdom of Cod;
We dedicate this house.
AS an expression of gratitude to
God for his goodness; a free-wiu of
fering of praise; a visible symbol of
our hope and faith and love;
We, the people of this church, con-
secrating ourselves anew to christian
service, dedicate this entire building
in the name of the Father and of the
Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Gloria Choir and Congregation
Hymn 300 "Shirland''
Scripture Reading and Prayer
Response by Choir
Trio Faith, Hope and Love" Shelley
Announcements and offering
Offertory-Largo ...... Handel
Quartette- Not the World
1900. ......-. sullivan
Sermon-Rev. Ozora S. Davis, D.
D., President of Chicago Theolo-
gical Seminary
| Hymn 425
Benediction
Postlude-Finale Seventh Sonata)
...... ...... ....-. .Gullmant
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-11-30
DATES TO REMEMBER

st. Katherines Guild viii hold a
meeting Monday afternoon with Mrs.
l. P Witter
The Womans' Missionary society
of the Congregational church will
hold their regular monthly meeting
Tuesday afternoon, December 5, with
Mrs. NJ. H. Jackson. The ladies' are
urged to be present.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-11-30

At the home Of the brides parents
Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Huey on Wednes-
day afternoon, November p, at 3
o'clock occurred the marriage of their
daughter Miss FloriIla to George Kun
dert. Rev. Fred Staff of the First
Congregational church performed the
ceremony. Only a few intimate friends
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-11-30

spOnsible for the lax manner in which
the restaurant was run and the peo-
pie who patronHed it soon stopped.
That a good clean up-to-date restau-
rant will pay was shown by the num-
Der of people who started to patron
ize this one and had the CUISINE been
all right and the place neat and clear
this restaurant would have been a
paying business.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-11-30
FIRE DEPARTMENTS
CALLED OUT

Al fire caused by an overheated
chimney started in the Harvey Gee
saloon on Grand avenue, Friday al
ternoon at about 4 o'clock. Both de
partments responded but the fire had
been put out before they got there.
The team of the east side department
was in blacksmith shop being shod
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-11-30
REMEMBER HIS
GATH. BIRTHDAY

The members Of the East Side
Fire Department gave John Henry,
one of their members a pleasant sur
prise Monday evening in honor Of
his sixty-fourth birthday. An oys-
ter supper was served and fine
social time enjoyed by all the mem
bers present. They smoked Havana
cigars, told stories and played cards
and in every manner had a pleasant
evening together.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-11-30

Buy coal from E. C. Ketchum and
get the best. If the coal is not sat
isfactory, it will be made right. Your
patronage is asked for and We give
the best coal to you because we want
your future trade. Phone 413. tfw
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-11-30

and relatives Of the bride and groom
were present at the ceremony. They
will reside in this city where the
groom is empolyed by the Consolidat-
ed Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-11-30

sage saying they were not needed but
it was decided to go to the fire any
way so that in case they were need
ed they would be on the job.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-11-30
GRANTED A DIVORCE

Mrs. Fred Aich of Grand Rapids
was granted divorce in circuit
court at Waupaca on Tuesday, the
charge being cruel and inhuman
treatment.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-11-30

A false alarm Of fire brought out
the fire companies Saturday night
a little before IL o'clock. One Of the
painters at the Anderson Carriage
Works was working up stairs, some
one saw the light and turned in an
alarm thinking the building was on
fire
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-11-30
THE COZy? CAFE
IS No MORE

The owners have packed up their
belongings and departed to from
whence they came" The illness OF
the proprietor, Mrs. Reader, was re-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-11-30
GREAT EVENT
IN HISTORY Of
GRAND PAPIDS

Sunday, November 26, 1911. will
be remembered as a historical event
in our city, as that marks the day
upon which the New Congregational
stone church building was dedicated
with special services. Rev. Ozora S.
Davis, D. D., President of the Chicago
Theological Seminary, and Rev. F
NJ. Sheldon, Superintendent of Wis
consin Congregational Association of
Madison, were invited to take part
in the dedication services.
The weather was fair and warm
and the people of Grand Rapids and
vicinity taxed the entire capacity of
this building. The following dedi-
cation program was carried out:
DEDICATION PROGRAM
Sunday Morning Services Began
Promptly at 1900.
Prelude Introduction to Third Act
and Chorus of Pilgrims (Tannhau-
SER w ctS lISI
Call to Worship
Doxology and Invocation
Anthem Praise the Lord o Jeru-
salem" ..... ...... .Fdk. Stevenson
Tenor and Soprano obligatos by
Mr.. Nichols and Mrs. Wright
ACT OF DEDICATION.
To the glory Of God, our Father,
our Savior, our Comforter and. Guide,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-11-30

The engagement Of Miss Mayme
McNeilI Of Wausau to Emil J. Hahn
of MarshfieId has been announced.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-11-30

The fraternaI greeting in behalf
of the other churches of the city by
Rev. F. A. Pease, pastor of the M.
E. church was very appropriate and
delivered in his USUAL pleasing and
graceful manner. His remarks were
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-11-30

Saturday Evening at $50
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-01-02
MRS. {. J. ME|NERS
DIES NEW YEARS EVE

Lacking just two hours of living
long enough to see the birth of a new
near, Mrs. Anna Margarathe Meiners,
wife of Evert j Meiners, web known
resident OF this city, died at her home
Sol Lewis street last Saturday evening.
at the age of IL years, 9 months and
days. The cause of her death was
diabetes and paralysis
Mrs. Meiners was a native of Ger
many, coming to this country with
her husband ~ years ago. For 81
years she had been a resident of Ore
gon, and of Umatilla county and PEN
dleton II and 10 years, respectively.
She is survived by eight children be-
sides her husband, five daughters and
three sons, as follows: Mrs. Minnie
Mcmillan of Seattle; Mrs. Grace Ro-
ehl of Auburn. Wash; Mrs. Hannah
Hendricks of Pendleton; Mrs. Annie
Meddler of Wasco; Mrs. Eva Cargill
OF Helix; Martin Meiners and william
Meiners Of Pendleton; and Henry
Meiners of Nez Perce, Idaho.
The funeral will be held tomorrow
at l o'clock at the Presbyterian
church.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1911-01-02
PORTLAND MECCA
FOR SHEEPMEN

Portland is now the Mecca for Ore
gon sheepmen and practically the en-
tire bunch of Umatilla county flock
masters are preparing to wend their
way to the metropolis Tomorrow be-
gins the annual meeting of the state
association and for this most of the
local men hope to be on hand. Secre-
tary Dan P. Smythe of the state asso-
citation, Is already in Portland and
others are leaving for the big city to-
day. George Mcknight of Vale is the
president of the state association, he
having been chosen to the position at
the session held here a year ago.
Immediately after the session Of the
state woolgrowers' association, the an
nual convention of the national wool
growers association will be held in
Portland. For this session thousands
will be in attendance and elaborate
preparations are being made by Port
land people for the entertainment of
those who will be present.