The Republican journal., 1914-03-19

Miss Katherine C. Quimby gave most en-
ioyable tea from four to six on Tuesday after
noon at her home on Miller street for Mrs.
Charles B. Ames. The rooms were decorated
with spring flowers, and the afternoon was
much enjoyed by all present. Mrs. Quimby
and Mrs. Ames received the guests In the
parlor, and many were afforded the hrst OPP
portunity to extend their best wishes to Mrs.
Ames since her return from her wedding trip.
In the livingroom tea was poured by Mrs.
Horace Chenery, who was assisted IS serving
by Mrs Morris L. Slugg, Miss Marian Hazeltine'
Miss Clara Heating, Mrs. Elon B. Gilchrest,
Miss Cora S. Morrison, Mrs. Ralph L. Cooper,
Mrs. William F. Schoppe. Mrs. Evelyn r.
Morrison also assisted The affair was informal
and thoroughly delightful.
ENGAGED BY WEDNESDAY" This is the
title of the three-act farce-comedy to be pre-
scented by the Senior class of the High school
at the Colonial Theater Tuesday evening,
March Oath The scene Of the play IS college
town. Arthur Watson and Lucille Parsons.
long destined by their relatives for each other,
are told. after seven years separation, that
thew are to become engaged at once. Neither
likes the idea of being personally unknown to
each other and they each persuade three OF
their friends to masquerade under their names
for a day. Many complications arise which
make extremely funny situations, but all comes
out right in the end. There will be an over
ture by the High school orchestra and special
ties between the acts. Tickets Is, 80 and 81
cents.
LIVING PICTURES. The Arts & Crafts socie-
ty will present an entertainment to be known
as Living Pictures in the Colonial Theatre on
April 2sth. This will include series of por-
traits and paintings from the Old Masters, by
living models; series of pictures from the
modern artists, including Harrison Fisher,
Charles Dana Gibson and others. and group
of old songs, illustrated in the same manner.
There will be musical Accomplishments and the
affair promises to be one of the most artistic
and entertaining events ever attempted in this
city. Every possible detail will be carefully
followed out to make the pictures as artistic
as possible. The committee having charge of
the entertainment includes Mrs. S. A. Parker.
chairman; Mrs. Edward r. Pierce, Mrs. Elon
Gilchrist, Miss Evelyn P. Morrison, Miss
Katherine C. Quimby and Miss Anne M. Kit
fridge.
The Coe-Mortimer Co. calendar for 1914,
pives one of the most remarkable views ever
published of the heart of the downtown Sec
ton of greater New York. 1t was taken from
one of the Office windows of the company on q
Sunday morning, to avoid disfguring the pho
tograph with congested traffic. A diagram on
the back designates the buildings. The COM
pany SAYS: "Our Offices overlooking this scene
are not only centrally located in the heart Of
New York, but are also situated at the gate
way of our country. The advantages accruing
from this splendid location and from our fine
factories located along the Atlantic seaboard
from Belfast, Maine. to Baltimore, Md. I'M
able us to give superior service to our CUSTOM
ers." The Journal has few of these calen-
dars for free distribution and they may be had
nv calling at this office. See advt. Of the Coe-
Mortimer Co. on pages and of this issue.
BIRD Protection The Woman's Alliance
met Wednesday afternoon, March 18th. with
Mrs. E. L. Stevens, Church street. Mrs. Will
liam B. Swan gave some very interesting Re-
lieious Intelligence, speaking particularly Of
the work of the branch alliapces and churches
in Northwestern Canada. Mrs. Frank R.
Woodcock then read a very interesting origi-
nal paper on Bird Protection, in which she
told of the origin and habits of many familiar
birds. some of them fast becoming extinct by
the cruel warfare waged against them for
commercial purposes. To obtain their plu-
mage to adorn the hats of women many of
these most beautiful birds have been ruthless.
" slaughtered and their young left to perish.
She spoke of the commendable work done by
the Audubon Society and of the enactment of
laws by the National and State governments
to prevent the killing. importing and selling of
these feathered songsters for millinery pur-
poses. The paper was both interesting and
timely and gave evidence of much study and
thought. Following the paper came q musi-
| Gale, q surprise arranged by the hostess, who
first introduced Miss Katherine C. Quimby,
who sang Tosti's ''Beauty's Eyes," accom-
panied by Mrs. Elon B. Gilchrist, pianist, Miss
Gladys Pitcher playing cello obligato. Miss
Quimby's song was enthusiastically received.
and many were disappointed that she did not
respond to an encore. Miss Pitcher then rem
dered Godard's Berceuse. from Jocelyn. and
responding to prolonged applause, play cd Il
Hear You Calling Me-" by Marshall. The next
meeting will be held with Mrs. J. G. Durham.
1t will be the annual business meeting, with
election Of officerS, and at this meeting the
president, Miss Charlotte W. Colburn. appoint
ed Mrs. George r. Williamson. Mrs. Joseph
Tyler and Miss Frances Chase . committee to
present names for nomination.
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