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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-24
Pay Tribute to
The Memory of
Frances Willard

The Fargo w. C. T. U. meeting held
Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs.
M. N. Hatcher, was a representative
gathering of women, including mem
bers of seven local churches, also the
Salvation army, who Joined in paying
tribute to the memory of Frances e.
Willard. The topical program for the
year as prepared by the national union
and adopted by the local organization,
named Feb. 30 as Frances E. Willard
Memorial Fund day. The topic was A
Call to Wider Service, with Mrs. Joseph
yesterday were Mrs. Richard Pearson,
Mrs. Helen Porter, Miss Santley, Mrs.
r. NJ. Pollock and Mrs. Charles Shaver.
illustrating her remark with her
right hand Miss Willard used to say:
THE fingers alone are almost useless,
but correlated into fist they are for
midable. We must meet the organized
'1iduor traffic with organized mother
love" Then, in persuasive tones,
Won't you join us? 1t is so much
easier taking hold of hands" A lit
erary friend said to her: you ought
to come back into the educational life,
for that is where you belong" Half
playfully she answered: IT am now in
a great educational work. You may
walk on the sidewalk in your high
heeled slippers if you please, but am
going in the middle of the. road in the
dust and dirt with the w. c. T. U. as
long as live"
Mrs. Leroy .Boughton gave most
interesting talk on Home of the Fill
pinos. Miss Alice Hunter donned
dress from the exhibit of Filipino cos
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given by both the girls and mems quar-
tests, these two organizations also
| singing together. All of the members
tune, even to the wigs that were so
effective a feature of the boys cos
| tunes, and their songs were the old
fashioned kind that never cease to be
favorites. A very pretty number was
the minuet danced by four couples of
students. They were Culver Ladd, Paul
Elliott, Dick Lewis, Pat Kelley, Mar
garet Chandler, Eleanor Pearson, Dor
othy Keene and Louise Rusch. they also
being in colonial costume. Miss Edythe
Grasse played the accomplishments for
the giSls' quartet, and Miss Marion
Johnson those for the boys r quartet
furnished the music for the dancing,
which was resumed after the program,
and continued until 1880 o'clock.
Pat Kelley, recently voted the most
popular student at the A. c., at the
same time when Miss Eleanor Pearson
was adjudged the prettiest girl, was
master of ceremonies during the even
ing. More of the young people than us
ual were in fancy costume last even
ing, and the party was one or the mer-
REST yet celebrating Washington's
cial committee, which was in charge,
consisted of Dean III. L. Bolley, chair
man, who was out of the city, however,
Miss Bess Taylor and Professor Sudro.
april fooP' party.
Little Miss Geraldine EwaId, daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. G. r. Ewald, Ills
Eleventh street north, celebrated her
tenth birthday anniversary this after
noon by a pretty party at which ten
little girl friends, her teacher. Miss
Jane Morris, and the third grade
teacher at the Roosevelt school, Miss
Luverne Vetter, were guests. There
were three tables of games to amuSe the
children, being played progressively,
and a hunt for candy hearts proved an
exciting pastime. Another contest con-
sisted of putting together large pink
pasteboard hearts that had been cut
lin various pieces, and appropriate
prizes were given the winners in each
contest The dainty lunch served by
Mrs Ewald later was all in pink and
white, with the kewpie idea as an es-
peciaIly attractive feature OF the APP
pointments Upon each dainty place
card stood a small but very real kewpie
doll, these forming the favors for the
birthday cake, upon which burned ten
mink candles, was larger keWpie.
There were tiny candles at the various
places at the table, with two large ia
pers at either side of me cake center
ried out the pink color note. de-
aIicfous two-course lunch was served
and proved the browning feature or the
happy affair.
Little Elsa Simmons daughter of Mr..
and Mrs Dwight ID. simmons, 36I
Eighth avenue south, was years OLD
today. and celebrated the event by
birthday party this afternoon at which
twenty-five little girls and boys were
guests. Mrs Simmons delighted the
children with q story, after which thcy
enjoyed themselves until lunch was
served. with blowing soap bubbles.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-24
Delta Gammas to
Meet in New Home
in Minneapolis

The Delta Gamma sorority will hold
its national convention next June in
Minneapolis, the first at which the state
university of North Dakota chapter OF
that sorority will be represented. The
North Dakota chapter was admitted
into the national organization only a
few months ago, and an official delegate
to attend the Minneapolis meeting will
be named soon. Quite a number of the
members of the North Dakota chapter
are also planning to attend, however.
One of the very interesting features
in connection with this national con-
vention is that the new home of the
Minneapolis branch will be completed
by that time and a number of the fes-
tivities of the week will take place at
the home. The new home Is built on
Dutch colonial lines and is fashioned OF
gray stucco with trimmings of green.
architect in Minnesota, designed the
house. Fifteen young women can be
accommodated on the three floors.
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party in the school gymnasium.
Mrs. Charles S. Hoyt and son Charles,
of Bleventh street south, eft FRIDAY
night for Omaha whore they ~if let
the formers parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Car
mire. They were accompanies. - -
as Minneapolis, where they will stop
Hoyt and son expect 10 be gone two
months, and will also visit Mr. Hoyts
parents in Hebron, Neb., and on their
return trip, with relatives In Lincoln
Neb.
E. C. Tighe, principal OF the Fargo
high school. will address the Cathedral
club at its regular meeting Sunday
afternoon. The subject of his speech
is The Constitutional Convention or
1887 In accordance with former meet
the club with speeches on any subject
they may choose. E. p. Cosgrih anu
John Williams have arranged to de-
liver these speeches at tomorrow's
meeting.
The New Era club will meet Monday
afternoon with Mrs. I: c. Beardsley,
PIT seventh street north. Eacn men, men,
to the meeting, at which an address by
Dr. II. o. Fjelde on Early Reminis-
cences of Pioneer Days will be enjoyed.
Another program feature viii be
reading by Miss Alice Hunter.
The meeting of the Kent Literary.
society OIL HiBn sEnoOA EEluk+S
evening was devoted largely to a try
out for the inter-society debate. TO be.
held next month. The subject debated
last evening was. Resolved. That For
eign immigration into the United
States Should Be Restricted by the Lit
eracy Test as Passed by Congress. The
Affirmative was taken by Misses Leo
more Graham, Agnes Deverell and Helen
More. and the negative by Fred Bell
and Misses Alice Patterson and Ber-
nice Gestie. The judges, Prin. u. q.
Tighe, Miss Johnson and Miss Arndt,
gave the decision in favor Of the mega.
tive and chose Fred Ball, Miss Helen
More and Miss Berniee Gestie as tess
debaters to take part in the INTEREST,"
ciety contest, when they will meet a.
team from the Phosterian society. The
debate was preceded by a short pro-
gram, consisting of a vocal solo by
Miss Marvel Larsen, piano number
by Miss Ellen Callander and a reading
by Miss Marjorie Brown.
The other members of The Servant
in the House cast, together with Prof..
and Mrs A. G. Arvold, will be guests
this evening of Misses Helen Lewis and
Mary Gibbons at a dinner party TO be
held at the Lewis home, In Moorhead.
Additional Society on Page 10.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-24
Concordia Students
in Music Recital
Monday Evening

Younger students in Concordia Col
Iege School of Music will give a pro-
gram Monday evening in the college
auditorium, at s o'clock. There will be
no admission charge and all are: in
yited to attend. The program follows;
Just Because It's You ............ Erb
Grace Paulson. e..
Little Cherub Waltz ........... Orthe
volborg solman. :. =. :. =.
- Xnnabelie Godfrey ;'''''' ~
George walker.
PlxieSe .WaILz. song Brown
Esther Schroeder. :. -.
TheIma Erickson. :. :. =. :.
Blue Eyes-Brown Eyes .......... Erb
:. =. ..Byrdie Thompson. -. go.
Song of the Sea Shell ...... Krogmann
Herbert Hanson.
In the Woodland Swing. .Krogmann
Beatrice Meland.
Vocal Solo. ......... Volborg Aasgaard
Bendikke Hagen.
(a) Pierrott's Franks. .Engelmann
(b) Musical Clock :......... Heuis
Norman Nelson.
Little Boy Blue .......... Engelmann
Alice Grover.
The Robins Lullaby ...... Krogmann
Ethel Westberg.
Dorothy christensen.
Con Amore .................. Beaumont
IneZ Freeman.
A Wee Story .................. Orthe
John Costain.
In the Merry Month of May. -. .Merkel
Kathryn Peterson.
Boating Song $500. ............ Erb
Helen Lunde.
Etude in A fat. ....... :. Wollenkoupt
Livia Bjorkquist.
Silver Stars ..............s.. Lauge
Esther Anderson.
Pixies Good Night ............ Brown
Muryel Houglum.
A Wee Story .................. Orthe |
Virgie Houglum.
The Robins Lullaby ...... Krogmann
Marjorie Flaten.
Beneath Loves Window. LANCE
Mabel Gunderson.
When Two Hearts Part ....... LANCE
Harriet Carlson.
Sunfower Dance ...... Mac Clymont !
Eleanor Nesheim.
Vocal Solo $500. Elizabeth Rasmussen
Astrid waltz .......... Torgerson |
Fn#derikke Fjelde.
By the Mountain Spring ........ Bohm |
Norma Rognlie.
Valse in e fiat ................ Durand |
Norman Wright.
Song of the Sea Shell. ;. :. .Krogmann |
Helen Malvey. l
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-24
Weeks Activities
of the Y. w. G. A.

Our city engineer. F. L. Anders, gave
most Illuminating address last Non
day evening before the Business Wo-
mems club, explaining the commission
form of city government. There was
a large attendance an the young wo-
men feel very much better qualified to
meet the responsibilities of franchise
than before. During the business ses-
sion the club voted another payment on
their summer cottage at Nevis Jake,
and appointed committees to arrange
for their annual banquet which will be
given the first week in March.
Mrs. Knapp's choral class is growing
and is doing splendid work. Here rs
an opportunity for the girls of Fargo
to match the Apollo club in point of
talent. It is not too late yet to join.
The class meets in the gymnasium
every Friday evening.
The Washington tea held at the home
of Mrs. C. N. Callander on Thursday
afternoon brought in a splendid silver
Offering of s25.13 to the association.
which is greatly appreciated.
Miss Meth, secretary of Y. w. c. A.
of A. c., will give the address at YES
pers on Sunday evening. Miss Ethel
Sanborn will sing and Mrs. w. H. Bar
nett and Mrs. G. M. Huffaker will act
as hostesses.
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States, will hold it's annual installation
ball on Saturday evening, March "a.
Ever since the Epsilon chapter was
tural college. on March "a, 1913, IL has
been customary to celebrate that date
each year with a dinner-dance. The
committee in chargesof the affair this
year is comprised of Raymond Rierson
and Walter Skim.
This dinner-dance is the most elab-
crate of that fraternity's social func-
tions each season, and the one this
year will prove no exception, according
to present plans. AS usual, a. number
of the alumni members now located
elsewhere, will return for the affair.
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Beautiful Play by Miss Simmons
Will be Presented at the A. {.

Grasse Special dancing features are
in charge of Miss Kammeyer of the A.
G. faculty. Rehearsals for the play,
which Prof. A. G.. Arvold is directing,
promises to be one of the strongest
dramatic drawing cards yet presented
at The Little Country theatre.
Miss Simmons, who is also prominent
in club work in the city, is gifted with
marked playwriting talent, and one of
the most severe critics in the country,
to whom the manuscript of this play
was shown last summer, accorded 1t
most hattering comment. Miss Sim
mons has a host of friends in Fargo
and Moorhead, who will join in wish
ing this, her latest venture in play
writing, every success.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-24

The vestal Virgins, a beautiful Greek
play written by Miss Abbie Louise Sim
mons, well known member of the
North Dakota Agricultural college fac
ulty, is to be played by student cast
in The Little Country theatre at the
A. c. next Thursday afternoon and
evening. The two performances are ar
ranged because of the limited seating
capacity of the theatre, the afternoon
performances. at 1880 o'clock, being for
the student body, and the one in the
evening for the faculty members and
townspeople.
Greek music, both instrumental and
vocal, will be given in connection with
the play, the music being in charge of
DR.. c. S. Putnam and Miss Edyth
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Miss Ruth Clark assisted Mrs. Simmons
in serving lunch, of which a birthday
cake with candles was very attrac-
tive feature. HyacInths, daffodils and
other spring flowers were used as the
decorations.
Mrs. Leslie Welter was hostess Fri
day afternoon to the ladies of the
meeting. A dainty luncheon. for
which Russell roses formed the lovely
decorations was served at 1880 o'clock
Guests of the club Friday were Mrs
Moorhead. Mrs. Godfrey will be the
hostess in two weeks.
Miss Nina Pollock very delightfully."-
entertained a few friends at an infor-
NAL tea this afternoon at her home
30 Eighth street south. The affair
was in compliment to Miss Fanny Fos-
ter, formerly dean of women at Fargo
position at the Moorhead Normal
school.
The young mems class of the college
department Of the First Methodist Sur
day school will entertain the young
ladies' class OF the department at their
postponed party, an aftermath of a
membership contest this evening at the
home of Rev. and Mrs. II. II. Frost.
1t will be a Washington party, and
elaborate plans have been made for IL.
The patriotic idea will prevail in the
pretty decorations and in the refresh
ments, in which latter feature the hosts
are being assisted by Mrs. /. w. Smith
and Mrs. w. ID. Gillespie. A committee
from the young ladies' class has helped
prepare a pleasing program for this
evening to consist of patriotic games,
songs and readings. This will be the
first social session of this department,
and every member is urged to be pres
emit At the Sunday morning joint ses-
sion of the two classes Mr.. Garrison,
field secretary OF the N. d. Sunday
School association, will speak on the
quartet will sing, and fine session is
promised. This department., so far as
known, is the only one of its kind in
the state, and already has member
ship of ninety
The Standard Bearers of the First
Methodist church are planning to give
Monday, March 5, in the auditorium Of
the First Methodist church. IL will be
a meeting open to all, and one of un-
usual features. The main entertain
ment will be the pageant, in which both
active and associate members viii take
part. The jubilee hymn. o Zion Haste,
will be sung, and acted out I'm panto--
mime by number of girls, and the en-
tire program will be one of contrasts
characteristic OF the life Of childhood.
of the world. Mrs. II. w. Fuller is
superintendent of the society and is
being assisted in training the members
for the pageant by the two presidents,
Misses Leonore Graham and Bernice
Gestie. and Miss Fanny CIapp.
The Owls fraternity of Moorhead
Normal school are to entertain their
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-24
SOCIAL NOTES

The annual colonial aIl-college party
held at the A. C. armory Friday even
ing. one of the four all-college parties
of the year, was very largely attended
and was a thoroughly delightful anair
in every way. Dancing was the order
of the evening from to $3.50 o'clock,
after which there was a short program
of pleasing features. Selections were
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-24
Fine Arts Club
Members to Hear
Musical Treat

Members OF the Fine Arts. club are
musical treat that is in store for them
next week, the Music section of that
organization having arranged to en-
terrain the other. members. of the club
at the home of Mrs. IS. sFN~ AnheieFss
Third avenue south, Tuesday afternoon.
The attraction will be a repetition of
the exquisitely interpreted lecture-re-
cital of Prof. e. A. Boehmer on The
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tunes, which was much admired.
Mrs. j. B. Kesler was elected treas
urer yesterday in place of Mrs. l.. w.
Bleckley. 1t was decided to have Mrs.
Lora LaMance, a noted national w. C.
T. U. speaker, here on Palm Sunday.
The next meeting of the union will be
street south, March 9. Mrs. c.. G..
Boise will be leader and the topic is
Progress of Prohibition; (a) Roll Call
of Prohibition States; and (b) Tricks
of the Trade
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lures, and a visit to the studio will be
found well worth while.
Because of the unusual opportunity
afforded, the Round Table study club of
this city has arranged to entertain the
other women's study clubs of Fargo and
Moorhead on the afternoon of March
8 at Mrs. Rindlaubs studio, the attrac-
ton aside from the exhibit to consist
of an illustrated lecture on Pictorial
South America, by Mrs. Walter Han
cock. The lecture will be followed by
a studio tea, and very delightful aft
ernoon is anticipated.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-24

splendid art exhibit, including
work from the Teachers college of
Columbia university, New York, the
the Industrial school at Philadelphia,
will be on display Tor the next two
weeks in Mrs. Male Douglas Rindlaub's
studio on the third floor of the en-
cheering building at the A. C. The
exhibit will open Monday. Feb. rs, and
close Sunday, March II. and the gem
eral public is invited to view it. 1t is
one of the unusually interesting fea-
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-24

Sunken Bell, by Hauptmann, which was
SO thoroughly enjoyed by the guests at
the musical given recently by Mr.. and
Mrs. H. A. Klinsmann and Mr.. and Mrs.
A. e. Bestic.
Professor Boehmer has kindly con-
scented to give this recital before the
club members, and that others may
share in the treat each member has
been invited to take guest. Mrs. p.
w. Satory, Mrs. La w. Bohn and Mrs
A. c. Shiveley comprise the committee
in charge of the affair. s-F 4
The ladies' are urged-to be at the, AM
heier home by 2:45 o'clock, as the pro-
gram will start promptly at 3 o'clock.
Machine hemstitchlng and picotinS.
MrS Ao%nI rr---A
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-24
Alpha Gamma Rios
Plan Annual Ball

Epsilon chapter of Alpha Gamma
Rho, the national agricultural frater-
nifty. which has chapters in the twelve
leading state colleges of the United
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-24
'CHRET'S CHURCH
and YOURS

cussed at the First Baptist church to-
morrow morning. Good music and q
cordial welcome is always furnished
by this church OF young people.--Aay.
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Hemstitehing, pleottna and ae.
Gordon pIeating. Mrs. A. Anderson,
COZ Broadway. Phone 7-W.--Advt.
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The Owls fraternity of Moorhead
Normal school are to entertain their
friends at q ,sleighing party this even
ing, followed by an informal dancing
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Addltlonal soeiety on Page 10.
Arizona republican., 1917-11-18
FINANCES AND MARKETS
rRseuhliesn A. p. Leased WIrel

NEW YORK, Nov. 17-(Wan Street. -Lnd.caetons that the protraced period of apprehension has run its course of fered ground for much encouragement Ia this weeks dvll and hesitant stock market.
 Trading was often so narrow as to become negligible, but this condition wzs obviously the direct result of the additional barriers expected by the eN- change against reckless or vicious spccula lions.
 Home developments were no less i'm pnrtant as market factors than the swiftly moving current Of events across the water The status of the transportation companies came in for greater consid sration by reason Of la- Dor tro1hles and the hearings for in- creaSed Eatss before the interstate commerce. commission.
 The opinions of eminent fiIsanclers regarding the requirements Of the rail roads provoked lively discussion, es- psctally the suggestion that they be subject Co control on the plan now gov erning financial Institutions.
 The Russian and Italian reversals Eerved to keep international exchanges in an uncertain state. rubles, however, rsllying from lowest levels If he pre- vtous week, while lire. anproa cd their greatest depreciation
 Activity of the local money pool served as a check against undue ad- vances in call loans during the pay ment of the 1S per cent installment on the second nbarty loan. The wide gap in the market quotations for the S1s's and 4's, so decidedly favoring the for rner, seemed inexplicabIe on it's face but was generally attributed to the ex- =nlptton clause attaching to the first issue
Arizona republican., 1917-11-18
WEEKLY MARKET REVIEW

NEW YORK, Nov. 1.-The week end session of the stock market was devoid of interest, dealings dwindling to the insignificant total of 16O,O00 shares almost the smallest for more than year.
 Prime movements were narrow, rails again evincing heaviness, while indus trials, notably equipments, were firm to strong with shippings and motors. Canadian Pacific made a fractional decline to the new low of 130B but more than retrieved it's loss. Delaware and Hudson dropped 2% to the abso- lute minimum of 91, and Peoples Gas was heaviest of the utilities, approxi- mating it's lowest on a decline to 379s Marine preferred, Atlantic and Cuff and American International rose l to 2 points Baldwin and American Loco motives 1ls to and General Electric and the Active motors 1 to points.
 Coppers and steel were little altered at the outset but became firmer just before the close.
 Demand arising from the second lb- erty loan installment doubtless ac- counted for the more important changes in Jhe bank statement. actual leans expanding by almost $223,000, 900. with nominal loss of reserves.
 Interest iE bonds centercd around the liberty issues, the fours declining to a new low at S9S10 while the 31s's strengthened on the rally from 99 to 99.53. Sales of bonds, par value. az gregated 2.055, ,000.
 U. g. bonds old issues, were un- changed on call. .~1..j
 = CLEARING HOUSES, ETC.
 NEW YORK Nov 1.-The actual
Arizona republican., 1917-11-18

Don Apon, who was arrested here yesterday on g. charge of killing Mrs. Emma Emory, confessed to the mur- der today, according to local auth critics. Mrs. Emory's body was found Sunday in a shallow grave on her farm near Delta, and Apon was ar rested when he drove her team to town.
 Apon said he killed Mrs. Emory October 2+ in the heat of passion. the alleged confession says. The body was kept in the house for two days and on the morning of October 26 he drove with it to the place where it was found buried last Sunday, ac- eording to his admissions, the auth critics say.
 When arrested last night Apon de- nied all knowledge of the crime. Even when confronted with the body of the woman. with whom he had been living, he displayed no emotion. He was severely questioned today. finally
Arizona republican., 1917-11-18

CLEARING HOUSES, ETC. NEW YORK. Nov. 1.-The actua.