The Detroit times., 1913-12-01

Archer Hinchman, Tom Paddock,
George Duf{ield. Corwin Van Husan,
Frederick Delano, Charles Patch.
Cleveland Thurber. Ben Paddock,
Kirkland Jones, Jack Dakin and Chap
In Hinchman. Mrs. James o. Murfin IL
general chairman Of the dance, and
IL assisted by the following sub-com-
mittees: Boxes, Miss Stella Ford,
Mrs. J. c. MacLauchlan; tickets. Mrs.
q. X. Hatch, Mrs. A. +. Wolfschlager;
refreshments. Mrs. Charles Patch.
Mrs. w. w. Krag
o.
Gold and white prevailed In the ar
tistic decoration of Strasburg's acad-
envy, Friday evening, for the annual
Bal Pouare. gwen under the auspices
of the District Nursing society. The
ballroom. with It's white latticework
boxes with white chairs and yellow
cushions and huge pots OF yellow and
white flowers tied with yellow tulie
bows, had the air and atmosphere OF
q beautiful day in spring. The ball
was largely attended by the younger
set and the frocks were OF the pref
gram offered all the latest airs ana
the one-step, Tango and hesitation
waltz reigned supreme. but were dane
ed as they should be In correct and
graceful manner. The supper room
was artistically decorated In red and
white, the quartet tables holding bask-
cts Of red and white roses and red
shaded candles. The ball added one
more successful function to the long
list to the credit Of the District Nurs-
ing society.
The amateur operate production Of
The Chimes OF Normandy" to be
given In Columbus auditorium, Mon
day and Tuesday evening. Dec. 15 and
16, under the auspices OF the housing
reform committee OF the Twentieth
Century club, promises to be one OF
the delightful entertainments n the
season. The cast will employ num-
Der OF the city's most popular singers
whose individual efforts will be sup
plemented by chorus OF SO and
large orchestra. Special scenery Is
being constructed and handsome cos.
tunes are being made. The leading
parts In the opera will be taken by the
following: Serpolette, Mrs. Leslie
Lamborn Germaine, Mrs. e. II. Glenn
ents; Gertrude. Miss Freda GageI;
Jeanne, Miss Emma Lewis: Manette,
Miss Marjorie Cleland; Suzanne, Miss
Hattie Elliott: Henri, Archibald &.
jackson; Jean. Charles q. Smith; Cas-
pard, DR.. Roy Alvord; Baillie, John
Dickinson; Registrar, Arthur Daniels;
Assessor. Bruce Cameron: Notary,
Ralph Elliott L. l.. Remick Is direct
ing the musical forces and Bert st.
John has the dramatic side of the
production in hand. The proceeds
from the two performances will be
devoted to the work OF the committee
In reforming housing conditions in
Detroit. II is the aim of the commit.
tee to raise a fund OF 100000 to car.
~ on needed reform work in various
parts OF the city, in reclaiming build.
ings used as family apartments and
tenements and which are now In un.
slightly and unsanitary condition and
in the erection or model cottages and
apartments for the use OF those fam.
lilies whose means permit only very
moderate rent expense but. who de-
sire, and appreciative, the opportunity
10 rent homes modern and attractive
and In good surroundings. II is the
consensus OF opinion among social
workers throughout the United States
that housing reform work Is due OF
the vital questions to be solved In the
general movement for the betterment
OF humanity so, that, the importance
OF the efforts of the housing reform
committee OF the Twentieth Century
club can readily be seen.
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Mrs. Van Ness Schermerhorn, OF
Hudson. Mich. IL visiting relatives
I'm the city. Mrs. Sohermerhorn-still
a young woman In spirit and actis-
ity--is a pioneer OF southern Michi-
gan, coming to this state from Wayne
county, y. Y. nearly 90 years ago.
The relief COMMITTEES of the I. o. O.
f.. in Detroit will give the first an
nual charity ball. Thursday, Dec. rs.
IN Oddfellows' temple. The Rebekah
lodges Of the city will contribute the
supper and music will be furnished BY
Diamond lodge orchestra.
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