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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-14

Waterville. Me-, April 13.-(Specai'.
Nearly S325.00 was realized from 'he
wateryille woman's Association Birth
day party which was held in the First
Baptist church Tuesday evening the
greater part Of the amount eng the
money solicited on Monday ana Iues-
day by the canvassers sent out by the
association. The work was thorough
IL done and on account of the high
esteem in which the association ana
its work are held in this community
there was no holding back. but all
contributed literally.
Mr.. Phalen's Address
The party itself was most enjoy
able affair and was delightfully."- ln1or-
NAL. 1t began Immediately upon tina
arrival of Mrs. Annie G. Pepper VINO
is general chairman of the committee
on arrangements. Mrs. Mary Hail.
president of the association, called the
gathering to order and introduced Rev.
Frank S. Phalen as the first speaker
Mr.. Phalen, on account or the iact
that he is a new conner to Watervllie'
was introduced to speak on what ne
did not know about the association
Mr.. Phalen said that ne had tried ms
hest to find out something about tha
organization, whose birthday was be-
ing observed but that his investiga-
lions had been cut short by threat
"to put him in the cooler" if it dia
not cease his attempt to speak from a
standpoint Of understanding. Never
thaless. Mr.. Phalen had absorbed con-
siderable information about the gen.
eral purposes Of the association from
some source. and what he had to say
in praise Of the association and us
work and the efforts of Mrs. Pepper
and her helpers in it's belief was right
"a the point and thoroughly appreciat-
ed by all present.
The 2sth Birthday
Hon. Horace Purinton told OF what
he knows of the association. He stated
that the present occasion was the 2eth
birthday. He described in detail the
work that has been done, the sewing
classes that have. been started ana
maintained, the opportunity that has
Oeen given IOi SiilS oiit. sON'A4o
to- take their midday meals under
homelike surroundings. not to men
ton that thousands who have been as
sisted in a substantial way BY the
workers of the association. Re cited
the lesson of Toistoy's Shoemaker
q. applicable to the work which the
association is doing.
Mrs. Pepper. taking the place SO often
held by the late DR.. Pepper, then pre-
scented the sum- already collected
amounting to s315.7S, plus S. contribu-
ton from John Wannamaker to the pres
ident, Mrs Hall. who officiated in receiv-
ing the gift in the place of Miss Florence
Plaisted who is i'll. Following thise cere-
mony the guests passed the yestry pat
ronizing the various tables and pleas
ant social hour was enjoyed. The gener-
al committee consisted of Mrs. G. D. 3.
Pepper chairman, Mrs. T. E. Aslcraft,
Mrs. F. S. Phalen, Mrs. Lawrence, Mrs.
E. NJ. Jepson, Mrs. Howard Morse. Miss
Emma Lowering, Mrs. Isaac LaF1eur and
Miss Alice LaFleur. .e
John Wannamaker Contributes
The Universalist-Second Baptist table,
at which cake, coffee and tea were serv-
ed, was in charge Of Mrs. z. W. Colony
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-14
SIDNEY

NEST-The Yves. Sidney Sunday
school gave an Easter concert at Tx
Baptist church Sunday evening. APR
l. with appropriate exercisee4 TIE pre-
gram follows: Opening I chorus, "Ths
Stone Kollel Away. School; PRAYER
Mr.. Percy W. French: recitation, "Th
Easter Story. Evelyn Gray; recitation
"Easter-tine Is Here. Robert Outoa
recitation. Long Ago. Mabel Free.
man; recitation. I'm Sunbeam, En-.
nice Woodward; song, THE Wonderful
story. Misses Laura and Mabel Love
Joy; recitation, Easter. Norman Aiard;
recitation, ''.rhe Message, yMaysie Wells
recitation, when Gcd Calls. Tosts
Radght; song, Easter belis''. Maui
isobinson, Gertrude Smith. Cora Mills
Mabel Trask, Evelyn Gray. Grace blais
dell. Laura LoveJoy, Mabel Lovejoy
Gertrude Alllard. Alma Raught. recita
ton, ~ Little Child, Dorothy Wiley
recitation, Easter. Rosie Dudley: raci
tat.cn, Little Blue Violets", Lorett
(ulton; recitation, ''Dotty and her Eas
ter Thought. Ola Woodward; eXercS
Life, Maysie Wells. Elsie Blaisdel
Mabel Freeman, Jennie PREGNANT; sons
Flowers OF Easter, Doris Holt; recita
ton, THE False Report, Elsie Bar
ny; recitation, casters Return, Elsie
Blaisdell; recitation, "Glad Surprises"
Jennie Freeman; recitation, The Blue.
bird and tho Crocus", Roy Oulton: rec
talon, Messages. Mabel Lovejoy; reci'
tation. THE Glad News, Alvah Raughl
recitation. THE Story of Easter. Grace
Blaisdell, singing, "He Careth for Them
MaSsie Wells. Elsie Blaisdell. JENNIE
FREEMAN. Mabel Freeman, Elsie Barry
Doris folt: recitation, THE Tea PNxy'
Louise Mathews; recitation. 'Tht IN
Of the Lily" Doris Holt: song, 'Sdfira
with the Master. Mrs. Fred Barry
recitation, "He is Risen. Harold AZ
lard; recitation. Easter Time. Philip
Larrahee; recitation, a Small Boys
speech, Robert Allarf: recitation, "The
Glad New Day. Willie Mills; SONG
The Easter Bells. Gertie Smith. Co.'s
Mills Mabel Trask. Gertrude Allarc
song. The Lord is Risen Today. chou
Closing song, THE stone is Rons'
Away, school: collection.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-14
Mrs. Jennie 3. Merrill

Mrs. Jennie B. Merrill Of China passed
peacefully away at 7.5o Tuesday morning
at the home Of Miss Abbie sturtevant
after short illness. She was born In
China April Is. 1s4A. the daughter Of
Stephen B. and Matte Cross Clark. In
1876 she became the wife of B. T. Mer-
rill. She was much interested in the
Grange. For many years she had been
a member Of the Baptist church at China.
She is survived by nephew. Preston
Clark Of Burlington; two nieces. Mrs.
John Young Of Worcester. Mass, and
Mrs. Edith Ciark Of Burlington; several
cousins and many friends. who will miss
her cheeriy presence and kindly spirit of
helpfulness. The fuenral services will
be held at the Methods; church. China,
at 10 A. n. Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-14
A LOT OF WATER
IS GOING TO WASTE

Melting ice and snow in the upper
Kennebec river and its tributaries has
caused a rise Of four feet since Mon
day morning in the river at points di-
rectly opposite this city. The water
Is coming down with tremendous force
and is extremely roiley, more so than
usual at this time Of year. The same
amount, four feet, is being wasted
over the dam near the railroad bridge.
The heavy fowage does not in any
way interfere with the work at the
H. & w. mills.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-14
Municipal Court

Tuesday was a quiet day in the mu-
nicipal court with no cases Of any
kind to come before Judge Matthew.
The only matters out of the regular
routine were the arranging Of shelter
and aleeping places for the IS knights
Of the ties who filed applications for
an overnight stay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-14

The meeting Of the Woman's For
eign Missionary Society OF the Con-
gregational church will be held at 8 r.
n. Wednesday at the home of Miss
Harriet Parmenter, Winter street.
Miss Julia Lakin will furnish her re-
port Of the Portland convention. and
Ars. Elizabeth Foster will relate her
experiences during a visit to Madura,
India, where she was the guest Of
the American Board Of Missions. At
7.30 there wiz be q meeting Of the
Reading and Social Guild at the Con-
sregstiepal percentage
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-14
WATERVILLE BASEBALL
EXPERTS ARE ALL BUSY

Coburn and Waterville High school
are working faithfully at practice ev-
cry afternoon. Coburn's star aggrega-
ton is to get it's first fair try-out We'd
nesday afternoon in a six-inning prac-
tice game with the Colby crowd on AL
umni field. Although the faculty has
not yet approved. the Colby team will
undoubtedly go to Lewiston Saturday
for an exhibition game with the Lewis
ton n. e. League nine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-14
GUNS BEING MOUNTED
AT PANAMA CANAL
(C.orreSnordepce

Correspondence Associated Press.)
Panama, April 1.-Two Of the a.
inch guns for the defense of the canal
on the Pacific side have Just been
placed in position. These are the two
big guns which We're carried on the
deck Of the Ancon when, flying the
peace flag, the steamer made the first
complete official trip through the
canal. Carriages for the cannon
were received only a short time ago
and have just been set in the emplace-
ments on the top Of Naos Island.
The emplacement for the monster
l6-inch gun has been ready for some
time and the arrival of the gun Is
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-14

Spring dust was out Tuesday in all
its glory. The stiff April breeze that
swept up and down Main street and
some Of the other cross streets blew
high the light veneer Of dust that had
formed since the drying following the
last storm. The new city government
is making an economical step by hav-
ing the sprinkling done by the driv-
ers from the Central station and the
horses used on Hook and Ladder and
HnSe 2
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-14
NOTICE

The taxes on your dogs were due at the
town eIsrh's Office April 1.is: It has o.. oeen q
tnv * nav the taxes on their dogs and
t e. h =. 10 corne out Of the treasury:
This Il not Law and it ID net justice to our
fellow towRsmen. rhsIefcrs every man man
MIN resistered as described by law be.
fore May /. or they viii be sunmened
into court to give their reasons Why they
should not pay their ta1s. as .a vel .,sl., a.
toward All. Let US meet 1t In the spirit
OF riaht and save each other trouble ana
IRA A. WITHAM,
RALPH GERALD,
EIIMER DECKER.
aslectmen Of Clinton.
anxlAdet
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-14

The delegates from Waterville Lodge,
No. 81, Good Templars. to the session of
the Grand Lodge at Lewiston will leave
on the 5.i3 train this morning. Among
those who will attend from here are Past
Grand Chief Templar ". l. Sterling, Dep
uty National Chief Templar F. 4. Shep-
herd and about 10 others. urand Super
intendent of Juvenile Work Rev. Charles
J. Marchant of Lubec. who has been the
guest of Mr.. Sterling since Monday. will
accompany the Waterville party.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-14

Mrs. E. Payson Witham was the
hostess for the third of a series Of
whist parties, conducted by the men,
bers of the Golden Cross Tuesday eve
ming at her home on Sanger avenue.
After several rounds had been made
Of the tables. e social was enjoyed and
refreshments were served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-14
Harry F. Weber and Chester Getch-
ell have returned fnpm a several days
business trip to Boston and vicinity.

A little boy living in the vicinity OF
Common street created a lot Of anxiety
on the part of shoppers Tuesday after
noon when he missed his mother. who
had stepped into a Main street store. He
was taken il charge by a police officer
and soon restored to his parent
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-14

Two pedestrians accompanied by their
bulldog arrived in the city Tuesday night
on a three-year hike from Boston through
St. John, y. B., to Montreal, Ottawa and
the Canadian Northwest. They give the
names Of Thomas and John Nathan, and
are making the trip on a wager.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-14

Regular meeting Of Waterville Dairy
Association will be held April Is. at the
Taconnet club house. 1t is expected that
W. +. Guptiil or the new dairy instruc-
tor will attend to lecture.
Baked bean dinner will be served
Those not otherwise requested please
carry cake or pie and cream for coffee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-14

waterville branch of the Order Of
Brotherhood of Railway Clerks will hold
its fourth annual ball Thursday evening
in the new Elks' hall. Appleton street
Pullens orchestra will furnish the mu-
sic. Special cars will be run to Oak
land and Fairfield after the dance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-14

Pneumonia is more prevalent in Wa
terville at the present time than it has
been for several seasons. Physicians
report greater number of eases than
at one period for many springs. ]. j..
Newell is confined to his home on Bur
leigh street with a severe case Of the
disorder
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-14

Rehearsals under the direction of Miss
Lucy \. Drew are being held daily for
The Rivals. the play which Is to Be
given by the students of Waterville High
school Friday evening at the City Opera
house. The proceeds are to be used for
expenses of the various activities at the
school,. and judging from the advance
sale of seats there will be large at
tendance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-14
LOCAL NOTICE

Willow Baskets. the Little Gift Shop
waterville, Maine, IL the place to buy
beautiful Willow Baskets for plants
or flowers. They are large, have TIN
Innings and are just the thing for the
piasza or summer home. apri4d1t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-14

Word has been received in Waterville
that Miss Regina Cennor. teacher OF
French In the High school. has been de-
tanned at her home in Newmarket, y.
H, on aeccun. Of the sudden death Of
her mother.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-14

Pew. G. q. Nicholson was the Off
ciating clergyman for the funeral SER
vices ct the late Mrs. Myra Clarkson
Goodfellow, held at 1880 Tuesday
morning at St. Marks Episcopal
church. Center street. The remains
were taken to Pine Grove cemetery for
intermeHt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-14

Following the examination MoncS
noon OF the body of Clement Mile
whose body was found in Rumfot
mill yard Sunday. the coroner's u
quest has been postponed for o.
week. The result of the autopsy w
not made public. but the mans hes
has been sent to Prof. Whittier =
Bowdoin College for examination.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-14

Alling woodruff. one Of the prom
insnt potato dealers Of New York. ar
rived in the city Tuesday and regis
tered at The Elmwocd for a several
days stay
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-14

Miss Esther Hunt OF Charleston, Tho
attended the girls conference in Port
land. stopped Off in Waterville short
time Tuesday to visit her brother, Merle.
q Senior at Colby.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-14

X. J. Burroughs. sub-Ahaster at
Freedom Academy, was visiting
friends Tueeday In Waterville. while
here in the interests Of the academy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-14

The meeting Of Mrs. F. B. Phil
bricks Sunday school class. which
was to have been held with Mrs. J..
1. Dean Wednesday evening, has been
postponed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-14
Al tho Qpaea House

The third and fourth episodes Of that
famous serial picture. 1.-The Black Box.
viii DO shown at the City Opera House
Wednesday and Thursday Of this week
In addition to the regular performance
Of the Marcus Musical Comedy Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-14

Funeral services for Mrs. Helen A.
s. Meader will be held at p. NJ.
Thursday. All friends are requested to
please omit flowers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-14

Members Of the local lodge OF ODD
Ladies will be entertained wednesday
afternoon at the home OF Mrs. John
Reed, - Western avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-14

Principal Arnold N. Sanborn was
unable to BIZ at the High school build
ing Tuesday on account Of q severe
cold.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-14

During the illness Of Mrs Augusta
Bailey. teacher at the South Grammar
school. the position Is being filed by
Earl Woodward, Colby '16.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-14
DR.. and Mrs.. George W. Averill re-
turned Tuesday afternoon from a
brief visit to Lynn, Mass.

Mr. and Mrs. Guy Hume and child
went to Boston Tuesday morning to
remain a week or so with friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-14

Nat II. Barrows and son Nat. Jr..
returned Tuesday from visit with
relatives in Haverhill. Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-14

now awaited. This will be set on the
TOP Of little Perico Island which is the
center of the three fortified islands at
the Pacific end.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-04-14
INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS

Continued From Page Ore)
The Washington times., 1915-01-15


oino Butt, recently appointed attachs
OF OF, tne , embassy r. here. has already ar
Congressman Maurice Connolly Of
Iowa has a. his guest Miss ltleanor
Connolly. Congressman Connolly has
taken the house at 1910 8 street, recently
occupied BY Mrs. H; Q: Cole.
N. Krupshaw announces the en-.
easement Of his daughter Anna to ia
cob Joseph Friedman. Of Omaha.
Mrs. e. B. wander poel, who has
leased her house on Massachusetts, ave-
nue. for the season, has taken an apart
ment at the Hotel Powhatan.
Mrs. Stewart Hooker, Of Washing
ton: Mr.. and Mrs. r. de Yturbe. Of New
York, and Miss r. X. Holmes and Mile.
de velay. Of Pittsburgh are among
the guests At the shoreham Hotel.
MIR. and Mrs. e. r. LIeseur. the lat
ter pleasantly remembered in Washing
ton a. q frequent guest Of her father.
former Speaker Cannon, have arrived
In Washington, and will be at the
New willard for a few days.
M M. ana Mrs; Ell F; !: a 9u,mSy; Of Roa. 9;
9seen .nd sssse ssss%g:nisS ysn.sSr r. ars
ham. Of Bluetield, w. Va, are at the
Hotel Powhatan for some time.
Congressman-elect Edward Cooper, OF
West Virginia, Mrs. Cooper. Miss e,
f. Reynolds and Mrs. Dennis Mccarthy
are among the recent arrivals at the
New willard Hotel.s,
The Washington times., 1915-01-15
Ten-Dollar Flour
Chicago Prospect
District Attorney Starts Campaign
to Discover Cause Of Soar
ing of Wheat Price.

CHICAGO. Jan. 15AA So-cent advance
In the price OF q bag of fiour. for which
housewives now pay 70 cents, and dis
appearances Of the scent loaf of bread.
was the prophecy made today following
the record <op price Of &1.43x per bushel
ior wheat In the pit yesterday. The
Jump or nour 10 80 q barrel also will
be q decided faction in advanced bread
prices. accordipg. to Chicago bakers.
-As result OF this latest jump In
Clyne viii Invite" members of Chi
cago.s Board Of Trade to 20 to his office
TO give their opinions a. to the cause
cf the rise. It 10 estimated that in the
past six months 200. 900 900 bushels of
wheat h9ye been sold to foreign coun-
tries This leaves S0.000,000 bushels of
American reserve stock
Many Board Of Trade members today
declared the farmers are chiefly re-
eponsible for the present situation. The
farmers arc said to be holding theiy
wheat for q possible advance to - per
bushel.
The Washington times., 1915-01-15
Personals.

Miss Lena Brooke and Miss May
Baker. Of Norfolk. who have been visit
Ing Miss Josephine Page, are the guests
Of Miss Hildreth Gatewood. Miss Gate
wood expects to go to Norfolk with her
guests on their return tomorrow
Miss Cora de wilhorst, who has but
recently returned to this country after
year in Europe. IL now visiting Mrs.
David Mccarthy at her residence In
N st5eet.
Mrs. william p. Hall, wife Of Bns.
adler General Hall, who spent Christ
mas in west Point with her son. Cadet
Blackburne Hall. and later visited in
New York. has returned to washing
ton.
Lieut.. George w. Danforth. U. s. n.
stationed at San Francisco. and Mrs
Danforth are at the New willard for q
few days.
Mrs v. d. Price. Of Syracuse, N. T.,
and Mrs. J. p. Green. Of Roscmont. Pa,
are the guests OF Mrs. e. B. Andrews
at the Hotel Powhatan. whore she IL
spending the winter:
Mrs. John r. Naxgaman returned to
Annapolis yesterday. after passing sew.
eral days at her town house on N
street.
The new counselor Of the Italian EN-.
bassy, Chcvalier Guiseppi Brambilla
and Marquis Arrigo Tacoli. nrst sec.
retary OF the embassy, are due to ar.
rive from Italy on Monday. Sisnol
The Washington times., 1915-01-15

Of pale pink satin and tulle and assist
ing her were her daughters, Mrs. Har-
old Chase. who was gowned in green
chiffon with silver lace; Miss Edith
jorie Cohen in emerald green chiffon.
Col. Robert M. Thompson will be host
at stag diner on January 30.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph E. Thropp have
cards out for a dinner on February in
compliment to Justice and Mrs. Joseph
Rucker Lamar.
One Of the most Interesting hospitali-
ties Of last evening was the dinner
given by Mr.. and Mrs. Frederic Bugher
at their K street home. Their guests in
cluded the Argentine Ambassador and
and Nine. Riano. Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Mitchell. Miss Gwynn, Mrs Philip Nc
MILAN. Mr.. and Mrs. Horace westcott.
Mr.. and Mrs. woodbury. Blair, Mr.. and
MrI f tstaSss tts M5s GorSn Mr.
and Mr. John B. Henderson.
Senator and Mrs. willard Salisbury
have issued invitations for a dinner on
FEBRUARY s. ... .. .
The third 2f series Of very popular
informal daffces under the auspices of
the Sunday. school Of All Souls Church
gymnasium. 1872 Church street. tomor-
row evening. The committee in charge
Of these dances consists Of Fenton
Fadeley. chairman: Mrs Louis A. ST.
Ron mon Mr. Mrs. sly a; ". spanhoofd' and Mrs.
Mrs. G. J. Hesselman and Mrs. Joseph
Stewart will act as hostesses. and Mrs.
Gift: Richards. Mrs. r. A. IAggett, Mrs.
William Todd. Mrs. Frank Clarke. Mrs
will assist the committee tomorrow
evening.
MT. and Mrs. Charles Frailey will en-.
tertain at dance this evening at thei,
''"'e on hrad'ey lane Chevy Chase.
Mrs. Lloyd Bowers has cards out 70,
| a dinner on Sunday evening in compli
ment to Miss Margery Cotton and Ran
Miss Cotton and Mr.. Hagner will b,
| the guests Of honor at a dinner which
Mrs George summerIn will give o,
Mrs Clover's ball for their daughter
Miss Beatrice Glover.
81
Mrs. Samuel Spencer will entertain a
dinner next Tuesday evening. Tomor
Miss Cotton and Mp; Hagner.
Gen. and Mrs. Hugh L. Scott will b,
hosts at dinner next Thursday evening
The Rev. and Mrs. Douglas p. B'rn,,
will entertain at dinner next Frida,
evening.
A club known as 1.-THE Frogs'' vii
give a dance next Wednesday night al
Mrs. Dyer's hall on r street.
| The clerks in the Geological Surve,
are giving a dance tonight at the New
Willard Hotel
The Washington times., 1915-01-15
Filipino Representatives :.
Laud Governor. Harrison

The administration OF Governor Har-
rison ana his stan In the Philippines
was lauded ut the dinner given BY
Resident Commissioners Manuel j..
Guexon pnd Manuel Earnshaw. at the
Metropolitan. Club last night. Vice
Governor Henderson 8. Martin, OF
Manila was the honored guest. The
other diners included members OF the
Senate and House Committees on in-
sular AtIairs and the Philippines. As
sistant Secretary Of War Breckinridge
and army officers who have seen SER
vice In the Philippines,
Oscar T. Crosby, of warrenton.. Va.
who recently returned from the Philip
pines, In urging Independence for the
natives, said that mutual consent is
the only permanent tie that can bind
the people of different races. Judge
Ross, Of Manila, and Newton w. Gill
bert. former vice governor OF the Philip
pines, spoke Of the success Of the pres
ent administration in the islands. Woe
Governor Martin declared that the Fill
pinos were prepared for independence.
Commissioner Quezon presided.