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Evening star., 1922-12-19
Cooking Chicken.

The majority of American house
wives each know but one or two
ways of preparing chicken ior the
table. Perhaps chicken fricassee'
perhaps stuffed and roasted chlckeh-
that is usually all.
Now, as a matter of fact, the pest
trained family will become very, very
tired Of fricassee chicken once week
for a long time, and roast chicken
becomes almost as tiresome. There
are SO many interesting ways OF
varying the cooking OF chicken tna'
1t is unfortunate to get in such a rut;
The way you select should depend
on the age of the chicken. If you
have an old fowl. then you have NOT
40 much variety. But it Is mistake
to think that a fricassee is the only
dish you can mako Of an old FOWL.
II you parboil an old chicken niSs nrss
you can later fry or broil 1t 10 give
it a different havor.
Dumplings form another way OF
variety with chicken. You can either
make the kind that are boiled with
the chicken fricassee or else you can
make baking powder biscuits anu
serve them with the fricassee.
I A roast chicken can be given va. q.
riety by means of the seasoning OF
the stuffing. Chopped chestnuts or
oysters may be added to the bread
foundation, or celery or onion may
be mixed with it-all for the sake OF
variety.
Fried chicken may be prepared in
two ways. One is simply to fry the
boiled segments of chicken in chicken
fat or butter or lard until brown and
crusty. The other is to dip the seq
ments into batter and then fry them.
Chicken removed from the bones
may be served with macaroni ana
mushrooms mounded in the center OF
the platter. the chicken with q thin
gravy. arranged around it.
A curry Of rice also gives distinc-
tion to stewed or fricasseed chicken
and Is not difacult to make. And
there is creamed chicken-the cooked
chicken placed, in big pieces, IN
cream sauce to which minced parsley
ana possibly mushrooms have been
added.
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ADVERTIsEMENT. A

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bled, will permanently relieve the most
severe cases of constipation because
It is ALL BRAN-not good mixture
that cannot possibly have sufficient
natural corrective properties. Once
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must fight 1t to the finish. Kellogg 8
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you. Don't take halfway measures;
don't temporize.
Kellogg's Bran is permanent relief
for constipation IL it Is eaten regu-
Iarly-at least two tablespoonfuls
daily; in chronic cases, with each
meal And Kellogg's is a taste-delight
because it is delicious and comes to
you as q highly palatable, desirable
food, as well as a corrective.
You viii greatly enjoy Kellogg .
Bran, a. a cereal; its nutlike- favor
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Celery and Bean Salad,

Cook three-fourths of a pound of
rcd kidney beans in boiling salted
water until done, but not broken, then
drain well. When cold, add one cupful
Of sweet pickles cut in cubes. one
cupful Of chopped celery and three
fourths of a cupful of creamy boiled
dressing. Stir lightly and serve on
lettuce leaves.
TO make the creamy boiled dressing,
put one teaspoonful of flour into a
saucepan, add one teaspoonful of su-
gar. one teaspoonful of salt. a pinch
Of mustard, pinch of paprika. one
fourth cupful of water, one-fourth
cupful of vinegar and one we'll beaten
egg. StiH and cook slowly until the
mixture begins to thicken. then re-
move from the stove and add one
heaping teaspoonful of butter.
Evening star., 1922-12-19

up with awe at the badly disguised
Santas. while ciinging desperately to
their mothers hands. and to SEQ the
rapture with which the older ones
ride in Juvenile automobiles or swing
in portable swings.
Many mothers and children go home
from this wonderful land Of toys
tired and cross and disillusioned.
They haven't learned the great secret
of stopping in time. and of preserv
ing the charm of the occasion by not
OVERRIDING it. The children who en-
ter with a thrill at the expectation
of seeing Santa. Claus and of watch
airplanes. his procession of nodding
Mother Goose characters, and SO on.
are allowed to stay SO long that the
event develops into a contest to see
whether or not one little boy can
oust another little boy from the
tired obstinacy and very often hunger
turn the joy into disappointment.
1t is the wise mother. think. who
follows a few simple rules for this
early in the day before the toy de-
children and the clerks begin to get
distracted with the hubbub. Stay
just long enough to let your little
fellow get a wonderful. dazed, mem
orable impression of the place.
Three-quarters of an hour will keep
the glamour for him and avoid the
WEAKNESS of satiation. Just before
you take him away buy him some
small. fascinating mechanical toy
that amuses him and then. while he
is happy over it, spirit him gently
away from the department. The
hree-auarters of an hour will seem a
long time to him, yet neither you nor
he will be worn out.
Then go straight home. Don't try
to shop for yourself or do any other
errands. Keep yourself and your
younEster in the Christmas mood by
leaving before the enchantment fades
out. Then you will not greet the
prospect each year, as many mothers
do. with mingled feelings Of delight
and dread.
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Your faith in Kellogg's Bran can
never be misplaced-T IS ALL BRAN!

improves any hot or cold cereal, and
innumerable inviting bakery patches
can be made with Kellogg's. Try some
Kel!ogg's Bran pancakes. They're
great! Or, rsisin bread or gems! Kel
fogg recipes are printed on each pack
age.
family eating KelloSg's Bran just as
quickly as possible. because it Is ALL.
BRAN and 1t will make over the
health Of every big and little member.
Your physician will recommend Kel-
logg's Bran because it 10 positive and
because it will sweep and cleanse and
purify. ard put color back into faded
cheeks. It Win help children grow big
and strong; 1t will clear and tone and
brace up the system Of every one who
eats it regularly. All grocers sell Kei-
logg's Bran because its use is uni
veESal.
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Stunning NegliEe Clasp.

A clasp like the one pictured will
set off any neglige. however plain.
Some friend may like one as Christ
mas gift. especially if you know the
color Of her neglige and make one
that will harmonic with it. Cut the
1t into black enamel and decorate
with small flowers Of a different
color Treat likewise a spherical
wooden mold and a cylindrical one.
Join the buckle and beads. as shown,
with chenille of a matching or con-
trasting colorr. This clasp can be
stitched to the neglige. or can be
slipped through Sits and snapped ON
underneath. FLORA.
Evening star., 1922-12-19

THE HUNTER PICKED Up INC
BILLY BY THE TAIL AND HELD
HIM Up.
the tree, but the branches were thick
and not once did they get a glimpse
Of Cnc' Billy Possum. Had they
been able to see him. they probably
would have shot him. Finally it was
decided that one of them should
climb that tree. 1t wasn't a hard tree
TO climb. Unc' Billy could hear that
hunter scrambling up and drawing
nearer and nearer. He crept out as
far rs he could on a branch and clung
there.
Now, this is just what that hunter
had expected and 80 as he climbed he
carefully looked over each branch as
he came to it. When he reached the
branch on which inc Billy was he
saw him at once. But it was dark
and he couldn't see clearly. He still
supposed that. Unc' Billy was Bobby
coon.
Here he isr. yelled the hunter.
He isn't very big felloD. SO I'll shake
him of and we'll let the dos kill him."
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Prize Doughnuts.

Reat three eggs until light and add
ono and a half cupfuls Of sugar: beat
again; slit one level teaspoonful OF
soda into one cupfu1 of sour cream:
add to the sugar and eggs; then add
one teaspoonful Of salt, one Of CHINA
mon and half q grated nutmeg. MIX
with sufficient flour to make a soft
dough. roll about half an inch thick,
cut out, and fry in hot lard. 1t is q
good plan to, have the. dough cut out
all ready to fry before heating the
lard
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FEED THE BRUTE
Favorite Recipes by Famous
Men.
BY DUSTIN FARNUM.
Two Recipes.

IWO fTfC1TCNs
Have YOU ever tried picked mack
erelo 1t is perfectly delicious; also
my fayorite dish Of clam chowder.
will write below the recipe for both :
Ptckeled Mackerel.-Vinegar mix
picking spices and bay leaves. cover
fab with vinegar. add spices. bay
leaves. salt and pepper. Bake IN
oven until fish Is cooked.
Clam Chowder.-Eight large onions
+ro TIN. of minced clans, one quart
milk. pepper and salt. Chop onions
fne. boil until tender in juice OF
CLANS. Boil milk separately; add to
onions about five minutes before
serving. Then add clans and boil TO-
gether for about three minutes.
Copyright. 1927
Evening star., 1922-12-19
Fellow Fans, We Are Outdone!

Last Saturday sailed forth to have
luncheon with Naomi childers Greedy
Il add the Reed because she always
does-and not parenthetically. either.
She 10 one Of the star-women who be-
lieve that matrimony is not failure
or a hindrance to q great career: who
does, indeed. care little for said career,
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Unc' Billy Has a Hard Fall.
More frequently than you would dream
Things are not really what they seem.
Inc Billy Possum.

The hunters at the foot Of the pine
hiding were excited. quite as much
excited as the dog who had driven
Unc' Billy up that tree. They were
having good time. were those
hunters. They didn't stop to think
that the one they were hunting must
be having a terrible time. They were
sure that it was Bobby Coon who was
up in that tree, for it was Bobby they
had come out to hunt.
They kept flashing a light up in
Evening star., 1922-12-19
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.

The Cure Of Cancer.
Do You believe cancer can be cured
by such methods as X-ray. radium,
the Abrams method, or anything else
besides operation? Is 1t true that
E-ray often causes dreadful burns?-
Miss c. r. F.
Answer-fes: cancer Of the skin or
surface is often cured by X-ray
of the N-ray. before the accurate
measurement of dosage had been dis
covered. burns sometimes occurred.
but this is a very remote danger
nowadays il the X-ray Is in the hands
Of a physician. AS a rule. X-ray or
radium treatment is of value in the
prevention of recurrence after surgi-
cal removal of cancer, and some
times in treatment of inopefable
cases.
Water Through Lead Pipes.
Is there any risk OF lead poisoning
from drinking water which flows
through iron pipes II the threads of
the pipes are smeared with white lead
before they are Joined? How about
face and hands. the water flowing
through about twenty feet of lead
pipe:-Mrs. P. r. ].
Answer-The use of lead on the
threads Of the pipe would scarcely
contaminate the water. but water
flowing through lead pipe may be-
come contaminated with minute
amounts of lead and cause poisoning
if used for drinking. not if used only for
washing.
The Home Work Hound.
am a sophomore in high school
six hours a day. My teachers insist
should study three hours every
night.-Madeline.
Answer-A girl who attends school
six hours should not study at night.
Copyright, 1921
Evening star., 1922-12-19

ency toward hot-headedness and 4
freedom TO indulge that tendeuc,
make for cleverer and more spirited
work? DO folks who can take after.
poons off to see races and games in.
fuse more pep and vision into thefi
Jobs: What have you found TO h,
the truth: Think il over
Copyright. 1922
Evening star., 1922-12-19
Jazzing Up the Trade.

The big Boss-I see you've fired
young Swift. 1 always though him q
very snappy ad writer.
The Office Manager-Too snappy. He
ran the phrase. "Eventually-Why moi
Eow?' in an Undertaker's ad
Evening star., 1922-12-19
Your Home and
You
The Trip to Toyland.
By HELEN KENDALL

1t is the inalienable right of the
very small child to make an enchant
ed trip each year to the land of
Santa Claus. which lies near the
arctic circle of practically every
large department store in the coun-
try Personally l make that trip
each Christmas week myself, just to
watch the wide-eyed babies that gaze
Evening star., 1922-12-19
The Housewives Idea
--~-- ROx ~-
Homemade Cookies as a Gift.

If you wish to make some Of your
homemade cookies as a gift, use the
cover of tin box in which you will
pack them for cutting the dough. The
cookies shrink q bit in the baking.
thus making them At the bog easily.
If you decorate the box in some way,
either by enameling or covering it,
you will have q gift that most people
will appreciate.
THE HOUSEWIFE.
Copyright, 1927
Evening star., 1922-12-19

and who believes that her infant son $
rureIes and gooings are more to be
desired than the clap clap Of an audi
ence or the letters of fans Never
thought you'd be outdone by an in
fant's lispings. did you. fellow fans:
/ hadn't seen Naomi since her baby
was born. and ] wondered what she
would be like: whether she would be
Evening star., 1922-12-19
DefeusiYe Tactics.

The -Accused-Theres the lawyer
We stuck up. It's all UP wit us. He's
gofn' TO testify against us. -. =
went I've hired him to offend us.
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PERSONAL HEALTH SERVICE
BY WILLIAM BRADY, NJ. D..
Noted Physician and Author.

spirit of inter. in cold water, every
hour or two. 1t can't do any harm.
Ethyl nitrite smells like apples and
vine. and If your sweet spirit of
inter doesn't smell of apples and
wine there is no inter there, only the
alcohol and water.
Evening star., 1922-12-19

PARIS, December 5.-Dear Ursula:
The latest fad is scented candles on
the dinner table. 1t really does help
to give the conversation poetic turn.
PAMELA.
(CopyriRht 1927
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ADVERTISEMENT.
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Reading the Signs.

wifey-why are you so sure that
young Peters is going to propose to
our Lizsie?
Hubby-Because now I've told him
the same joke FIVE times-and each
time he's about ready to die laughing.
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Copyright. 1927
Evening star., 1922-12-19

vAR!ATioNS-HarIey, HsrIity, Flood,
Torrens.
Evening star., 1922-12-19

It is estimated that the area Of
first-class timber lands in Mexico is
25,000,000 acres. =
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1922-03-17

J.. H. Jones, j. M. Sholtus, ]. R. Muir
ply, Henry Burkhardt; Clerks: H. j.
Alden, Gertrude B. Vollin.
Precinct No. 81. P. P. No. 2. = Pre-
cinct name: Nashua; Voting place:
Taylor school house; Judges: Chas.
F. Dascher, Warren Major, w. E. Bid
die; Clerks: Pearl Dascher, Royce Bid
die.
Precinct No. %; Precinct lame:
-. Glasgow; Voting place: Court
House; Judges: L. L. Hapgood, w. F.
Shannon, B. A.. Mcfarland, w. j. Grit
fifth, C. H. Newton; Clerks: Mary M.
McGovern, J. H. Shanks.
Precinct No. 20; Precinct name:
West Glasgow; Voting place: So. Side
school house; Judges: Peter Peterson,
c. C. Harrison, F. E. Carroll, P. F.
Ryder, w. w. Hurd; Clerks: Geo. Bir-
,mingham, Mrs. Caroline Rudberg.
Precinct No. 80; Precinct name:
Tampico; Voting place Tampico Hall;
Judges: Nelson Cotton, A. U. Baer,
NJ. T. Mattson; Clerks: C. J. Maale-
rud, Howard Cotton.
Precinct No. 81. P. P. No. l. Pre-
cinct name: 9Th Point; Voting place:
Pointers school house; Judges: B. B.
Delay, G. ". Pointer, C. E. Holland;
Clerks: Ira B. Packard, L. A. Payant.
Precinct No. 81. = P. P. No. g. Pre-
cinct anne 9th Point; Voting place:
9Th Point school house; Judges: E. G.
Browning, w. H. Patterson, Roy AK
tel; Clerks: Arthur L. Hall, p. J..
Wittmayer.
Precinct No. 80; Precinct name:
9th Point; Voting place: 9th Point
school house; Judges: Howard Brown,
John Kennedy, Frank w. Hudson;
Clerks: Royal E. House, Isaac Simon.
Precinct Nd 49,. Precinct name
Timber Greek; Voting place: Wagon
Coulee school house; Judges: Geo. F.
Fisher, Jesse F. Fisher, Joshep F.
Teets; Clerks: Winnifred Teets, T. l..
Milks.
/ Precinct No. "a; Precinct name:
Wild Rose; Voting place: Wild Rose
school house; Judges: P. A. Evarts,
Enoch M. Jennings, M. G. Hanson;
Clerks: Jennie M. Jennings, Dan c..
Connor.
Precinct No. &c.; Precinct name:
Larslan; Voting place: Hyatt school
house; Judges: w. J.. Lind, O. B.
Moore, Frank J. Witty; Clerks: Mel
lie Witty, w. E. Hyatt.
Precinct No. 81; Precinct name:
Shamrock; Voting place Shamrock
school house; Judges: Nils Hageland,
c. A. Brost, M. F. McInerney; Clerks:
j. w. Hayden, j. A. Hedine.
Claim allowed on General Fund:
o. J. Fogelquist, Trav. Exp.
Arrest Prisoner .........-.--....$2O.0O
The Board proceeded to audit their
own claims as follows:
Carl J. Anderson, per diem and
mileage ...--... .-..----.$66.00
Calvin H. Pippin, per diem and
mileage -..--........ .....-...-..$66.00
Andrew Stiley, per diem and
mileage ...--..... ..--..$66.OO
A 5 o'clock p. m. March 18th, 1922,
Board of County Commissioners of
Valley County adjourned subject to
Call of the Chair.
CARL J.. ANDERSON,
Chairman.
Attest: LOU E. BRETZKE, Clerk.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1922-03-17
College Club Meet Held at
NJ. E. Church Last FRIDAY

The boys and girls of the College
club held their regular meeting in the
parlors of the Methodist church, Fri
day evening, March 10th.
A half hour period was given to an
interesting study of a portion of the
Bible, conducted by Rev. Puppy. This
was followed by a period of recrea-
ton and a jolly good time generally
under the supervision of Glenn Maris
Mrs. Carrie Rudberg furnished the
"eats" and served a wholesome lunch.
con of sandwiches, cake and cocoa
which was thoroughly enjoyed by the
young people.
This club, which is composed of the
boys and girls of the seventh anc
eighth grades, meets at the church
every Friday evening for a session Of
study, fun and refreshments.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1922-03-17
Mrs. l.. V. Lockwood Hostess to
Wednesday Bridge Club

One of the pleasant social events of
the week, was the meeting of the We'd
nesday Bridge club at Mrs. Lockwood's
residence on fifth avenue north.
Auction Bridge occupied the after.
noon, the game being played by the
regular members and invited guests
Mrs. Bert Langen scored highest re.
ceiving the prize given.
Mrs. Lockwood had as her invited
guests of the afternoon, Mrs. Dave
Cooper, Mrs. J.. E. Arnot, Mrs. Lee
Hurley and Mrs. Bert Langen.
An enjoyable luncheon was served
by the hostess assisted by Mrs. Alsop
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1922-03-17
Linen Shower Given In
Honor Mrs. Pippy

Honor Mrs. Puppy
A very pleasing affair was given
in the church parlors Saturday after
noon, by the ladies' of the Methodist
church, in the form of a linen shower,
complimentary to Mrs. William Puppy.
The rooms were made to look
"homey" and attractive by the use of
additional furniture and rugs and a
delightful spirit of social informality
prevailed with an Interchange of Irish
stories appropriate to the nearness of
St. Patrick's Day.
Mrs. Gordon Vallandigham added to
the pleasure of the occasion by sing
ing some catchy Irish songs.
Small tables with dainty handmade
lunch clothes and vases of red and
white carnations upon them, were used
during the luncheon hour. Appetizing
sandwiches, fruit salad, cake and cot
fee were served.
Mrs. Puppy was the recipient of
many beautiful and useful gifts.
The committee on arrangements and
decoration, consisting of Mrs. B. A,
Mcfarland, Mrs. F. A. Ernst and Mrs
R. F. Spears, deserve much credit for
the success of this occasion.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1922-03-17
Methodist Episcopal Church

Episcopal Cnurch
1000 a. M, Church school. Glasses
for all.
HOO a. M, Morning worship. Sub
ject, "Thy Kingdom Come"
Anthem: "Unfold Ye Portals
Charles Gounod.
6:45 p. M, Young Peoples League.
Study, John Wesley Junior"
1880 p. M, Evening sermon, "Christ
and the Crowd"
Anthem: "Christian, the Morn is
Breaking Sweetly Ger Thee."-Shel-
ley.
500 p. m. Wednesday, Bible Study
and Prayer service.
400 p. m. Friday, Junior League,
Ages from s to II.
1880 p. m. Friday, College Club,
Worship, study and fun.
The Ladies Aid and Mission Club
will meet at the church parlors Wed
nesday, March %, at 2:3O p. m.
The Tri-Kappa Club will meet at
the Nurses Home, Monday, March 20,
1880. A special invitation to our young
ladies.
The pastor will be happy to welcome
a large number of people at the SER
vices next Sunday. Friends, the Re-
ligion of Jesus, the Prophet of MAJ.
areth, is u only hope for the solu-
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1922-03-17
Judge E. c. Day To Be Host
To The HOyts at Helena

Doctor and Mrs. M. D. Hoyt will
leave Saturday evening, March 18th,
for Helena in response to an invita-
ton from Judge Day, of that city, to
be his guests at the performance OF
the Mary Garden Grand Opera Com
pany, Of Chicago, on Monday.
Doctor and Mrs. Hoyt will also be
the out Of town guests at a dinner
party given in honor of the sixtieth
birthday of Judge Day, by Mr.. and
Mrs. Archie Mahon, of Helena, at their
residence. Monday evening.
Mrs. Hoyt expects to visit friends
in Butte, Great Falls and Havre be-
fore returning home.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1922-03-17
Mrs. ID. S. Williams Hostess
Saturday Bridge Club


Mrs. D. S. Williams was hostess to
a very pleasant meeting of the North
Side Saturday Bridge club at her resi-
dence, on Fourth avenue north, March
18th.
The afternoon was spent in playing
Auction Bridge according to regular
form.
Mrs. F. B. Gillette, who was an out
of town guest, from Hinsdale, scored
highest in the game, and received the
prize given.
At the close Of the afternoon Mrs.
Williams served a delicious luncheon,
assisted by Mrs. Gordon Jameson and
Mrs. Chas. Peterson.
The invited guests Of the afternoon
were Mrs. Clint Arnot, Mrs. M. A.
Walker, Mrs. Bergen, Mrs. T. J. Hook
ing, Mrs. Dave Cooper and Mrs. F.
B. Gillette, and Mrs. R. R. Black of
Hinsdale.
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1922-03-17
Teachers Entertain
With Col1oun C;rlo pov%u

Teachers Entertain
With College Girls Party
A jolly College Girls party, was
given at the home of Mrs. P. F. Ryder
with Miss Halgren, Miss O~sterbere
and Miss johnson as hostesses, on
Saturday evening.
The twelve guests, invited, were
requested to wear %grotesque costumes
and the result was all and more than
had been expected.
The evening was spent with a con-
tinual round Of games and stunts ter
minating in a most informal and yet
delightful luncheon served in truly
college girl style. The affair was one
of the %jolliest of the season that has
been given by the younger social set
The Glasgow courier. [volume] (Glasgow, Mont.) 1913-current, 1922-03-17
Art Club Meets With
Mrs. Clarence Roberts

Mrs. Clarence Roberts
The members of the Sun Flower Art
Club were entertained in their regular
meeting at the home of Mrs. Clarence
Roberts Wednesday afternoon.
The bushes session was occupied at
some length with correspondence rela-
tive to matters pertaining to State
Federation of Women's Clubs.
The programme of the afternoon
followed. The first number was a
piano solo, given in a pleasing man.
ner by Mrs. Dee A. Patton. The next
number was an intensely interesting
paper on Social Service Work" by
Mrs. Geo. Berry, whose knowledge of
her subject has come through special
training and experience. Mrs. Brady
appeared next in a vocal solo which
was thoroughly enjoyed. Miss R. j.
Dickinson then addressed the club up
on the subject of "Social Service
Among Young People," Miss Dick
inson's address was we'll given with a
key note of OPTIMISM, complimentary
to the present day young people, pre-
dominating. The piano solo by Mrs.
j. M. Bailey, as the concluding num-
Der upon the programme, was especial
ly we'll rendered.
Mrs. Roberts has a reputation for
well prepared and cleverly served
luncheons, and this one was no excep-
ton. Dainty nut cups in the form OF
spring tulips AIDED a decorative touch
to the two course luncheon served
~favors, in clever imitation of three
leaved Shamrock were given, suggest
ing the nearness of St. Patrick's Day,