The Vashon Island record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1916-1919, 1918-02-07

Mrs. X. Gebert left Saturday for
Everett for two weeks stay.
Miss Stein has as her guest for a
few days her uncle, Mr. Smith.
Some of the small boys were ont ear
ly Friday morning to enjoy the snow
before time to go to school.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Butler Of Seattle,
spent Sunday as the guests at the home
Of Mr.. and Mrs. 7. II. McNair.
Doctor Davies OF Sumner, was a Wis
itor on Sunday and Monday at the
home of her aunt, Mrs. A. Hunt.
Mrs. Ellen Crawford, who has been
visiting in Seattle for more than
week, returned to Burton Monday.
Mrs. Whitfield and Mrs. Marsh were
in Tacoma Monday TO attend the birth
day dinner in honor of their sister,
Mrs. Cation.
The Standard Bearers met at the
home OF Rev. and Mrs. f. Il. Gebert
on Sunday afternoon for their regular
monthly meeting.
Mr. L. II. Stewart, who is chief en-
gineer on the steamer Tacoma, spent
part of Monday and Tuesday visiting
with his family at their home on Ma
drona Beach.
The Red Cross had no sewing for
Monday, but the knitters assembled at
the room to turn in their work and get
their allotment OF yarn.
Mr.. Frank Miner visited with his
sister. Mrs. Baldwin, on "Wednesday Of
this week She returned with him TO
his home in Enumclaw on Thursday.
The Ladies Aid will meet Thursday,
Feb. II, at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Thos. McNair. The ladies' OF Burton
are invited to come early and bring a
lunch. Mrs. McNair viii serve coffee.
The Epworth League met Tuesday
evening at the home OF Miss johnson
and Miss Stein. David Cook, leader.
a social hour was held after the de-
votional meeting. There was very
good attendance.
Sunday morning the attendance AZ
the NJ. Il. church was much smaller
than usual Some Of the members who
are usually there we're on the sick list
and others were kept away by the
rain. Those who were absent certain
~ missed good sermon.
Last week, Mrs. Hcilge attended the
meeting in Seattle Of chainnen OF the
districts OF King County's Woman's
Work in the Council of Defense, at
which the plans for the campaign for
the sale OF Thrift Stamps was ex-
planned. 1t was very interesting and
inspiring meeting.
on Friday evening at the high school
court, the Burton team played the
Renton high school team. The attend
ance was small, owing to inclement
weather, but the game was fast and
very interesting. The Renton boys
we're heavier and their team work was
good, but Burton beat them, the score
being % TO 40.
The II. o. A. Club met at the home
Of Mrs. Molestcad on Tuesday. Mrs.
Molcstead and Mrs. Hedge were hos
tesses Sixteen were present A good
social afternoon was enjoyed by all.
The plans OF the County Conncil OF De-
tense Tor the Thrift Stamp campaign
were presented and explained by Mrs.
Heilge
Last Monday, after school the Junior
League met at The NJ. +. church. The
topic was "The Christian Soldier
Douglas Bale led the meeting and read
some Of his brothcrs letters. His
brother, Christian, is in the army
lighting for righteous cause, Next
Monday at the same time aud place
the Juniors will meet Minnie Olson
viii lead. Parents, take an interest
and see that the children go. It is an
hour spent where the children are un-
der watchful care and will learn much
that is good
The Klos Tilicum 800 Club met at
the home OF Mrs Chas. Swanson on
wednesday afternoon. Three tables
Of cards were in progress The guests
outside OF the club were Mrs. Robt
Mcdowell Of Ellisport; Mrs John Me
Dowcll Of Browns Points Miss Stella
Hoimeister, Miss Iuaniia KngShury
and Miss Cleo Cheney. The club viii