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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-09-17

i've season yet enjoyed by the Phil
harmonic Club and the prgrams Al
ranged for the year bespeak much ad-
vancernent, and is a strong foundation
for the future musical life OF Ardmore
The following Is the program FOR
the reception at Hotel Ardmore.;
Piano number
All Matin, Goddard Mrs. ". E Ford
Song number
IF Were Rose" Hoffelberg; Mrs
J. E. Alexander
Violin number.
Selected, Miss Marian Draughon.
Selected, Miss Sarah Temple Hole
man.
Selected, D Flat, Chopin; Miss Charl
sey Granburg.
Voice number.
"The First Meeting" Grieg; "At tbs
We'll" Hagerman, and L'Heure Dasur,
Holmesf, by Miss Mary E Wylie.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-09-17
SOCIETY PERSONALS

Msr. olin w9lyerton and daughter.
Evelyn. have returned from a three
months trip in Wyoming and Col
orado.
Miss Regina Reder. daughter OF Mr..
and Mrs o. r. Reeder. 12l b street,
northwest. left last evening for Guth.
re where she will attend the Wo.
mans Catholic College OF Oklahoma.
Dir. and Mrs. W. A. Colley have re.
turned from a noverland trip 10 New
Orleans where they were called on ac'
count OF the illness G: Mr. Colleys
mother who Is now much improved.
Mr.. and Mrs Morris Sass and Mr.
and Mrs, Don Lacy left yesterday FOR
en- overland trip to Hot Springs, where
they Will spend several weeks
Mrs. NJ. Riser, SO6 G street south,
west, returned Friday from very on.
jGyable visit in Sherman. and other
points in Texas. where she was the
guest OF friends
: :. y
Miss Lille Johnson daughter OF Mr.
and Mrs W Z, Johnson. OF Deese
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-09-17
Delegates to be
Appointed WedneSddu

The United Daughters of the Con-
fsderacy will meet at the home Of
Mrs. John Gait, SO7 d street, north
wes., Monday afternoon for the pur.
pose electing delegates to attend the
convention at Shawnee, September 26-
p. Plans for the years work will
also be considered and all Of the mem.
bers are asked to attend.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-09-17
BroadlVay Methodist
MISSIONARY Societu

The Broadway Methodist Missionary
Society will meet Tuesday afternoon
at o'clock for the study lesson, which
will be the first chapter OF the book
Women in Mission" Mrs. McCsnn
will preside, assisted by Mrs. Wassen,
Mrs. Pollock and Mrs. Richardson. The
devotional will be led by Mrs. Slough
nnd music by Mrs N c. Wood.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-09-17
WOmen's Union to Meet Tuesday

The Womens Union of the First
Chrls" In church will meet on Tues
dsy ternoon at 2,3o o'clock in divis
iorN follows
Division 2, with Mrs. p. A. Mat
thevs, Second avenue, northwest.
Division No. with Mrs. H c. Tate
el0 E street, northwest
Division No I. with Mrs. Callie
Smith, l24 A street. northwest.
North Washington.
Division No. 5, with Mrs. Wilkin
son, 5l7 North Washington.
Division, No. .. with Mrs. ". +
Wilmington, ia c street. southwest.
Division No Z. with Mrs. c. NJ. Heed
9l4 West Main.
Division Nc s. with Mrs. Rosa Nc
1ish, Wheeler and Fourth. southwest
Division No. 8, with Mrs. A. c. Young
ia c street, southeast.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-09-17
D. A. RS To Meet
October Sepenth

The Daughters OF the American Re
voution will hold the first meeting Of
tha year on Saturday, October II, at
the home Of Mrs r. A. Fox, 40l o
street southwest
At this time the new year books will
BE- distributed and programs and plans
for this year will be discussed.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-09-17

Pupils Presented In
Excellent Program

Mrs. Charles Hill presented two OF
her pupils, Fade Elliott and Saleta
Mutt, in recital Saturday afternoon
Ok the home Of Mrs. A. T. Mutt, l412
West Broadway
At the close OF the program dainty
refreshments were served
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-09-17
Interesting Western Trip
Made bU Ardmore Woman

Mrs. Hettie Norman and family have
returned from u most interesting mo,
tor trip TO points in Colorado where
they spent the past month.
A part OF the time was spent at
Green Mountain Falls, from which
point the party enjoyed many interest.
ing side trips and later the members
Of the party hlked to the top OF Pixies
Peak.
She was accompanied by her children,
Louise and Hetty Beth. Mr.. and Mrs,
Tom Norman. and the Misses clell
and Evelyn Butler.
On the return.trip at Albuquerque
New Mexico. Miss Louise Norman lef,
the party to so on TO Tucson. Ariz
where she will complete her college
course at the university there.
Mrs. Norman drove the car on tho
entire trip, making q drive In one day
of 2ls miles, on the return homo. Sh,
experienced many terrifying expert
ences on teh narrow mountain passes
during part OF the trip.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1922-09-17
Pioneer Arimorc Woman Returns

After a sojourn OF four years in
California and Colorado. Mrs. A. J.
Wolverion, prominent club woman.
who for many years was identified
with the upbuilding and improvement
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-03-14
WORLD POLICIES TOLD
BY MANY STATESMEN

The major political currents flowing
and interacting in post war Europe en-
gage Charles Hitchcock Sheriff. in his
Prime Ministers and President"
George II. Doran Company.
General Sheriff. has talked with men
in power to test the flow OF purpose AMI
opinion in most of the European coum.
tries and the result il volume Of gent
uinc historical value. His book is
geography. and politics humanizcd.
Of Lloyd George. unquestionably the
most interesting political figure in Eur
Ope. today. The general sees that in the
last three years the scope Of the British
premiership has broadened until now It
is, in reality, the presidency Of
Greater Britain.
Most of the chapter on political
France is occupied by BRAND. who has
n way Of slipping in and out of Office
that reminds of the Italian. Giolitti.
But General Sheriff. also discusses the
new political strength Of the French
farmers, a condition that calls to mind
our own agricultural bloc.
In Germany, this sophisticated OBJ.
server finds rulers of new type. men
unblinded by npgalomania and able to
consider the viewpoint of other nations,
Through the Low Countries, Scandi-
navia and the new nations of the Petite
Entente the writer went. observing,
questioning, drawing shrewd conclu.
sions. lie gives valuable hints TO
American investors looking for new
investment fields.
One fallacy the general notes Is COM
mon to many Of the countries visited. |
1t is the belief that gaining new terri.
tory at the expense Of ncighbors would |
cure the economic ills OF the countries
SO enlarged. AS a delicious bit of irony, |
the general found that the Mussulnan
influence the Kaiser courted is now held
most successfully by the French. II |
may mean new balance Of power in
the Mediterranean.
The book has brief Far, Eastern
postscript devoted wholly to Japan and
it's problems.
Among the statesmen who give inter-
views to General Sheriff. were men who
nr" not generally known. like Take
Jonescue. Of Rumania. and Edward BE.
nes, Of Czecho. .SlOvakia.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-03-14
THE ART OF CARUsO
How It Was Acquired Set Forth
by Salvatore Fucito.
@ His Coach

"Caruso and the Art Of Singing"
BY Salvatore Fucit0 and Barnct q
Boyer (Frederick A. Stokes Company.
Ia q book Of both unusual interest ana
Of unusual authority, as Signor Fucito
was the coach and sccompnnis OF Ar.
Caruso from 1916 until the death OF the
great tenor. It 10 divided into two
parts. or perhaps three would BE more
accurate. The first describes Caruso.s
early days, his struggles for the world.
wide recognition which was eventually
his and the manner in which this sue
cess, which has not been achieyed by
any other singer Of our times. Fas Sc
cured. y
The second division Of the book deals
with Caruso the man, and describes IN
more or less detail the qualities or mind
and heart which gave him hts unique
place in the affections not only OF all
Of those with whom he came into con.
tact, but with the musical public In
every country n which he ever sang;
The last half Of the volume Is DE.
voted to the method Of singing and Of
training of the great Italian tenor.
This IL given in much detail and includes
such technical and semi technical SUB.
jccts as his method Of breathing ana
his breath control. his tone productions,
his manner Of practicing and the foun.
dation Of the vocal technique. which was
apparently effortless but which was nt
once the admiration and the despair OF
all singers. -,
Thus far. Mt least. it is the most
authoritative and valuable book con
cerning the life and the vocal art "
Caruso which has yet been published.
1t IL replete with illustrations, showing
Caruso in many Of the. most famous OF
the operatic characters Of his entire
repertory, and giving about thirty OF
the vocal exercises which he found to be
Of the greatest value in the cultivation
OF the wonderful style Of singing OF
which he was the one master. It Ia
volume which should have place in the
library Of every music lover as well ns
Of every student who wishes to know In
detail how the most perfect vocal tech.
taincd.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-03-14
Tramplns In China

Harry A. Franck Is making plans for
what VIII perhaps be the most important
Of all his journeyings. He is going to
China, prepared to spend two full
that is new is happening. lie will rn
much afoot. since It is his intentiS"
to follow his usual custom Of placin.
himself In contact with the great ma sscs
OF the people and seeing their life.
economic and social. lie will sail from,
the Pacific Coast some time between
March 20 and April for Japan. His
wife and the sma u son who was horn
on "Roaming through the West In
dies voyage will accompany him 10
Shhpn;,, Shnpn; and over to Korea and Man.
tu !" S,a. ne MI then take his family
into \. S..ft :, Sssi csin. t propss p1psss' deep
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-03-14

ten good book for boys--and@ is'o44.
pretty sure bet that many fathers Vx
play tennis will not fOrgo a peek lAgx
the pages for their own entertainme0u5s
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-03-14
INTRIGUE IN INDIA
Caravans by Night" Is a Sure
Footed and Romantic Story
of Mystery and Adventure

Exotic ;ntr,vuinS India. mystic md
,.,'..' ,r.as. .,.su.,. pv,,oI,
mysterious I'oe.' s'a"'rous ".'''e"'
up and down their rangess. and deep
into their ways. goes Caravans By
Ni,btv fTbo Century Compapy). Harry
-" ~ - .s... ,...;,.
her'ev' author OF "sn! short s.'ries'
has written novel that compels in
terest in this story of romance, secret
ver,.ic. ,,ot. co,rterp,ots md hazard.
@ po's. ,, ,o. .,- o..
GUS adventure. lie Knows DIS or'en,'
possibly too well. for he yields to the
termination of pilins up out of the way
illusions to rods and affairs unfamiliar
70 Occidental minds, and TO tho use of
over numerous Hindustani and other
foreign words and phrases. Some Of
them ire not sell. expia ma tory. as should
be the case when n text Is interspe rsed
with such.
Mr.. Hervey frankly writes TO interest.
He pushes no propaSa nda. Is a dcvotcc
of no movement or cult for unfit and
presents no problem Of sex triangular.
ity for psychological or psychic solu.
tion. re writes. IS he says. "for those
bucca necrs Of the hear those pirates
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-03-14
TTLDEN Has WRITTEN SOME
ENTERTAINING TENNIS TALES

Bill Tilden. the tennis champion. has
tried his hand. 81 adroit and adept at
his speciality, Mt the fiction game. and
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-03-14
SPIRIT MESSAGES IN THE
NAME OF WILLIAM JAMES

Persons interested in the occult and
modern mysticism will find matter that
will interest them in a slender volume.
''The One Way tE. p. Dutton &
Co... The book takes on especial In.
terest in that the communicating spirit
Is claimed to be Professor William
James. celebrated American philoso..
pher. Harvard professor and brother OF
Henry James, the. novelist. The me.
dium Of transmission is Jane Revere
Burke. who is vouched for in fore.
word by Edward $. Martin as q Bos;
ton woman .'of admirable character and
believes these messages to have been
transmitted to her BY Professor. James,
who died in 1910. She published the
book for private circulation first. with
some slight camouhaging Of the persons
mentioned. In the new edition she has
cast aside her own anonymity and also
diyulscd the proper names Of individ'
Mr.. Martin, noted htterateur and
long the editorial writer Oh Life. rates
the book as not "of exceptional impor.
tance as a spiritist document, but Of
decided interest as a religious docu.
nent." Mrs. Burke, IN An after
word" describes her receipt Of the
messages.
1.-The One Way" is q series Of mes.
sages from the beyond. In character il
il spiritual rather than spiritistic. II
discusses such subjects as the proving OF
Christianity, which Professor James
says is best done By living il: the lives
of tho saints. co operation hctween the
living and the dead, union With God
and the need Of the world today which
the communicating spirit AYERS Is the
love Of God and religion. One impor-
tant sequence Of the communica tions II
devoted to an exposition Of the thought
that the present crisis which is today
involving the world in uncertainty, eco
nomic and spiritual, is not confined to
th,, on nth
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-03-14

really somewhat unpretending short
stories for boys, set against a back
ground Of the courts. As the WELL
known william r. Tilden, ID, points
out in his foreword, tennis has been
somewhat neglected as an environment
or inspiration for short fiction. His
stories in this book show what q capital
background IL can be made. Elsewhere
In his PREDATORY note he expresses his
hope that something Of the spirit Of fair
play, good sportsmanship and honesty
that characterizcs tennis is reflected in
the tales. In projecting this atmosphere
he has succeeded and while the stories
are not prcacby, they are wholesome
In ideals.
Mr.. Tildcn incorporates much sane
and sagacious tennis dope in his yarns.
and a young player who reads the book
with care will certainly be in q fur way
to better his form. Some of the plots
are a bit conventional. but the author
has q sense Of character and his dia-
logue Is racy ana natural. He has writ
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-03-14
A New One BY podd

Lee Wilson Dodd's new story. "Lilis
Chenoworth," is promised for publca.
tion shortly by the buttons. 1t Is said
to be vital kind Of tale about college
girl. Of refinement and high standards
and her mother, who is Of a more world.
~ temperament and livelier social hab.
its. But It is chiefly a story Of youth,
gay. charming. audacious, crude, gal
liant youth. The scenes range from an
American college town to Paris and
Italy and the characters include great
number and variety Of people, from an
interesting college professor to some very
bohemian representatives Of the stage.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-03-14
Carolyn Wells Whitman Collection

Carolyn Wells. author Of "The Mys.
tery Girl" feminine in everything but
feminism. exercises her woman's pre.
rogative to be contrary-or. some un.
couth person might say. stubborn. She
las perhaps the most complete rollec.
tion Of Walt Whitman in the world.
with copies Of every known edition.
Yet she does not especially admire
Whitman, and undertook the collection
largely because her friends assured her
it was q prodigious tasl, and one fore
doomed to failure. Most Of her rarcst
volumes were acquired by the simple
cxpedient Of writing to certain book.
sellers in various parts of the world
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-03-14

Co!um. Padraic-"King Of Ireis nd q Son. :.
Pyle. HoWard-"Book Of Pirates,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-03-14

made n pretty
good sc o r g.
He's not in the
championsh l p
cIa So. and not
n rtIunef-uO,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-03-14
AT THE FREE LIBRARY

Books added 10 the FREQ Library, Thir.
te-nth and Locust streets. during the week
ending March o.
Miscellaneous
Dillon. e.. J.--''Mexico On tbs VERGE"
KniEht,, N. N. and others-"Taboo and
GeneticS."
:. Murray. NJ A.-"witchcult in Western
Europe"
Fiction
Gates. Flea nor--"Rich L.ittie Poor Boy"
G,nnsrsson. Gunner--"Quest. the one.
Eyed"
Henion. Louis--"Maria Crapdelains.,
Hendryx, !. B.--"Snowdrift.'
McClung, ". I.-''Purple Springs"
Minnigerode. Meade-''Oh. Susanna
Morton, Guy--'RanEy Pets.'
NicolSon. Harold-.'Sweet Waters"
Peliey, W. D.-"Ths Fog"
Pryde, Anthony--'Purple Pearl"
Cuick. Herbert-'Vandemarks Folly
SINCLAIR. :Nay-"Life and Death Of Hsr-
Wells. Caroiyn-'Mystery Girl"
whitman. s. F.-"Sacrihce.'
children's Books
Co.un. Padraic-.'King Of Ire,s nd 3 Son..
Pyle. Howard-=..Book Of Pirates.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-03-14
kins David In q Novel

Marjorie Strachey, n pistsr of 14yt4
ton Strnchey, has done. BY way Of nex
novel, called "David the Son Of Jssgot
a portrait Of a king az frank and -
startling a. that OF n queen by her
nous brother. The novel was dr.
published In England. and IL to be puUs
lished here by the Century Company. "
The daily star-mirror., 1922-12-29
EVIDENCE THAT ASTORIA
FIRE INCENDIARY ORIGIN

Astoria, Ore.-That the fire which
wiped out the business section of AS
toria December s was of incendiary
origin and that clews have been found
which will lead to arrests was the
information given out here today fol
lowing an, investigation by deputies
from the state fire marshal's office.
The information upon which the
deputies have been working has been
in their hands since the day after the
fire, but owing to the need for Sc
crecy while cIews were being devel-
oped the investigation was carried
on under cover, it was said !.
Early on the morning of the fire,
e. N. Brussing, field superintendent
of the Astoria water department, was
awakened and when he was informed
of the seriousness of the conflagra-
ton went to his telephone to order the
cutting off of water service from all
of the residence districts in order to
allow concentration of. the water
pressure in the fire-stricken area He
found his telephone wires had been
cut, so his efforts to connect with the
water department were futile.
Bussing thereupon discovered that
his house had been entered and the
phone wires severed inside his dwell
ling. He found an open window
which entry had been made
and other clews which may lead to
the arrest of the man who cut the
The daily star-mirror., 1922-12-29
ECONOMIC PROGRAM BEFORE
SOUTH DAKOTA LEGISLATURE.

Pierre, S. D.-(A. P)-Economy
will be the keynote of the biennial
session of the South Dakota legisla-
ture, which meets early in January
according to statements from senator's
and representatives. Pressure on the
part of the people for reduction in
expenses, voiced in a large number
of the communications, is expected to
result in a program of strict neces-
sity
Among the more important bills
which members have announced would
be introduced include law to place
state and county school officers on
a non-political ballot in elections; re-
visions in the primary election law;
of state owned enter
prises; law to make the fish and
game commission a body composed of
sportsmen to serve without pay, ex-
cepting mileage, and a measure auth
orizing the construction of three
bridges across the Missouri river.
One influential senator said his
was passing of necessary
bills, repeal of in
efficient, useless, obsolete and unen-
forcible laws and simplification of
hose that remain, and adjourn"
The daily star-mirror., 1922-12-29
MUSICAL COMEDY IN

A musical comedy shown in its en-
tirety is one of the novel features
of william de Miles superb Para
mount production of After the
Show" which will be the feature at
the Kenworthy theatre Saturday. The
principals in the picture are Jack
Holt, Lila Lee and Charles Ogle, and
a chorus Of more than fifty young
women appear in the scenes.
Several weeks were spent by Mr..
de Mile in the direction Of the chorus
and stage hands who appear in the
theatre set The story deals with a
young actress who is guarded by a
stern door keeper and whose protege
she is When love enters her life,
many dramatic scenes ensue, combin-
ing to make one Of the most thrill
ing pictures displayed here this sea-
son.
The story was written by Rita Wei
man especially for Mr.. de Mile. Lila
Lee plays the leading female role,
while Charles Ogle, the veteran char
acter actor, asserts that his role is
the greatest human interest part he
has played in his career. Jack Holt
plays the part of the angel-not the
kind that wears wings-but the other
sort that. backs stage productions
The support is adequate.
The daily star-mirror., 1922-12-29
LEGION MEMBERS WILL
BANQUET and INSTALL

With but a few days remaining in
which to conduct the regularly year
ly drive for members, the American
Legion men of Moscow are very hope
full of large membership for the
new year and are rapidly completing
plans for the installation of officers
and big banquet which will be held
on January 8th in conjunction with
the Women's Auxiliary.
The results Of the contest for mem
bers, which has assumed the form
of real campaign between different
teams, will not be available before the
31st, but the plans for the banquet
and induction exercises are practic-
ally arranged.
A Pitman Atwood of Lewiston, vice
commander of the North Idaho de-
partment of the American Legion has
been secured as the principal speaker
Of the occasion Mr.. Atwood has just
attended an executive meeting of the
Legion at Boise and the local mem
bers are confident that he will have
a vital message for the post here.
Then the banquet served oy the
Women's auxiliary after the install
lation ceremonies bids fair to be an
event long remembered say Legion
members At this time each woman
has pledged to donate one dollar TO
the Legion's Home Fund and to tell
how she earned the dollar. Although
the date Of the installation. and Ian
quet has been set for Monday even
ing, January 8, no place has yet been
decided upon.
Donate Chair to Hospital
On Christmas eve, e. c. Boom, at
torney of Boise, but formerly of
Moscow and still member of the
Dudley Loomis post, No. 6, presented
q leather arm chair to the recreation
rooms of the U. S. Veterans Hospital
No. 50 at Boise in behalf of the
Legion Post of Moscow The recipi-
ents of the gift were very appreci
alive Of the chair and extended their
thanks to the post.
The assistance of the local Legion
post in civic matters has assumed
proportions during the year
md plans are under way whereby
he work will be enlarged and ex
ended, state officials Of the post
The daily star-mirror., 1922-12-29
REDUCED RATES SECURED FOR
IDAHO STATE SEED SHOW.

Boise, Idaho-The Oregon Short
Line Railroad company has granted a
reduced rate OF fare and third for
the Idaho State Seed show to be held
at Burley, January 9-12, 1928, on the
certificate plan, according to an an
nouncement made by c. B. Allison,
secretary treasurer of the seed show.
This means that $50 tickets sold to
Burley will be necessary to secure this
rate Anyone attending the show
should buy one way ticket to Burley
and get a receipt for it. These re-
ceipts will be collected at the show
and providing the necessary 150 are
a one-third fare will be
granted for the return trip.
Plans for the coming show are well
under way Entries are coming in
daily from all parts Of the state and
there will be keen competition for the
$500 premium money to be awarded.