The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1916-02-25
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The regular monthly meeting of thu
Home and School Circle was held a
the school house Friday afternoon
The meeting opened with the singing
of Just Before the Battle. Mother.
by the members. Two musical num-
bers by the pupils of Prof. Preston.
room were then enjoyed, a solo my
Mothers Bible" by Helen Preston
and duet where the Silvery Colo
RADIO Wends its Way" by Merl Crif
field and Blanche Adams. Roll cal
was answered by quotations from the
February poets. Mrs. +. E. kauf.
man gave a very able and interesting
review of chapters 4, and oil
American Ideals. Character. and Life
Her subject was the development Of
literature in America beginning with
the Colonial times when the peoples
time was too fully occupied obtaining
the necessities of life to have any time
to devote to literature; noticing that the
first were theological discussions and
marking the principle authors and the
general advancement to the present
time. Mrs. F. f. Trotter read care
fully prepared and very interesting
paper on Chapters 7. 8, and 9 of the
same book. Her subjects were the
development of art in its various
branches - architecture, painting,
sculpture and music-and the develop
ment of our educational institutions.
The difficulty in the study of the arts
in this country and the necessity of
study abroad, especially in the earlier
period was emphasized Mrs. f. c.
Preston read very interesting and
enjoyable paper on her trip to Cali
fornia and the fairs, made especially
entertaining by the personal touch.
She made California appear very
desirable place but closed by express
sing her preference for Idaho. She
said CALIFORNIA; flowers were certain
ly beautiful but she and her fellow
travellers were served Idaho potatoes.
The members then united in singing
THE Spanish Cavalier" and then
business matters were taken UP. The
minutes of the previous meeting were
read and approved. The movable
school was spoken. of and the follow
ing special committees were appoint
ed: Reception and entertainment
Mrs. L. B. Yaden, Mrs. J. P Wood,
Mrs. 0. A. Megorden, Mrs. +. f. Trot-
ter and Mrs. R. w. Vanderhoof;
Special reception of gentlemen-Prof.
E. c. Preston. Management and serv-
ing of basket dinner-Mrs. F. f. Kauf-
man, Mrs. Jas. Miller, Mrs. F. C.
Preston, Mrs. Tony Freeburn, Mrs. E.
E. Harthrong, and Mrs. James Burns.
The ladies of the latter committee
were authorized to ask further assist
ance as it was realized they would not
be able to handle it alone. Mrs. l.. D.
Hyslop reported that numbers were
being prepared and would be ready to
furnish short entertainment program
each day. Work for the home talent
play was reported as progressing verv
nicely. A bill of 76 cents was Flowed
Miss Mae Mercer for telegraphinp
Tor. copies of the play. We had as
visitors Mrs. Charles Dugdale, Miss
Mabel Wilson and Miss Florence
Mishler The program for the next
meeting which will be held March H.
was read. and consists of the follow
lng:. Song, Circle; Optional, Mrs.
Hyslop's room; Reading, Mrs. Chas.
Calkins; Roll Call-Quotations about
Spring; Chapters X and x of Ameri-
can Ideals. Character and Life. Mrs.
!; +. Wood; Chapters |, II, and III of
Social and Economic Forces in
American History" Mrs. o. A. Me
gordon; Song. Circle. Business meet
ing. Upon motion the meeting ad-
iourned.
Mrs. w. H. Schenck visited at the
Lewis Smith home Friday.
John Kipp is over from Caldwell
visiting at the Emery Morgan home.
Miss Fern Bitner was guest at the
b. Cowan home several days last
week.
Mrs. Emery Morgan has been I'M
Ter the doctors care for a couple of
weeks.
Lewis Smith made a business trip
% Roswell the last of the week. He
'eports the roads outside over our
as almost impossible. We
AN hardly realize it for the roads
were in good condition.
Remember the movable school next
onday,. Tuesday and Wednesday
md the home talent play March 10.
Miss Fern Bitner was house quest
It the l.: d. Hyslop home the first of
he week
The officers of the county fair as
ISOLATION held a meeting here Satur-
lay for the purpose of framing a con-
and bylaws and to transact
'ome necessary business. 1t was de-
.,ided to make the membership fee one
iollar per year. The following d.
ectocrs were appointed: Adam Black |
took of Enterprise; Senator Proctor |
IT Grand View; Mrs. Margaret Hur, |
ess of Silver City: Roy Estes of the |
over end of the Gem District: Mrs |
SSharles Dugdale of Claytonia; Ed,
Reynolds of the Maxwell district, and
Nm: Cupp of Homedale. Professor
:. Z: Preston met with the board and
he forming of boys and girls club,
vas discussed Clubs will be or
'anized in the Homedale, Claytonia
nd Maxwell schools, and exhibits
which will ha =