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The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1927-08-26

Mrs. c. C. Daniels, who is return
ing to Seattle from a visit with her
mother at Cape Girardeau, Mo-,
writes from st. Paul, Mimi, that
she is having wonderful trip. Dur
ing this trip she has visited at Kan
sas City, st. Louis, Chicago and 9TH
er cities. Mrs. Daniels will be guest
at the Taylor-Melkor wedding this
Saturday at st. Paul. She expects
TO arrive in Seattle next Wednesday.
Mrs. Ralph Ward of St. Paul is a
house guest at the home of Mrs. j. A.
Roston, 2319 East Madison st. Mrs.
Ward will be remembered as a visit
or in Seattle last summer.
The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1927-08-26

Keep Off Date: September 49,
Elks' frolic at Renton Hill Hall.
The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1927-08-26

Mrs. w. ID. Carter of Pasadena
and Mrs. Lillian Marshall of Los
Angeles, sister of Mrs. Charles
James, who have been guests of Mrs.
William Wilson and Mrs. Charles
James, respectively, left for their
homes Sunday by motor. While in
the city they were the recipients of
many social courtesies, among them
being a breakfast by Mrs. C. L. Mil
Ter and Mrs. J. B. Scott and l.. j.
Thompson; luncheon by Mrs. Will
liam Chandler, Mrs. Harden, Mrs.
/ Edward Palmer, Mrs. r. Chandler,
Mrs. William Casmon and Mrs. Car
rie Duvall at Wake Robin Lodge.
Dinners by Mrs. F. B. Cooper, Mrs.
R. B. Clark. Mrs. A. Harris, Mrs.
Lottie Grinstead, Mrs. Wade, Mrs.
Lorenza Jordan Cole. Theater party
was given by Mrs. James, dansant by
Mrs. Odessa James, Mrs. Christine
Cunningham, Mrs. Hugh Saunders
and Mrs. Joe Murrill. A buffet sup
per was given by Mrs. Grace Lee and
Mrs. Dollie Kincaid. They motored
to Vancouver, B. c., with Mrs. Min
ME Wilson and Mrs. Pearl Miller.
Mrs. Carter is the wife of the Rev.
w. d. Carter, former pastor of
Mount Zion Baptist Church, now of
Pasadena, and they have host of
friends in the city.
Mrs. J. w. Wormley left Tuesday
for Louisville, Ky., to visit her moth
er. Before returning she also will
visit her sister in Batavia, Ohio, and
friend at Chicago and st. Paul.
Keep off Date: September g.
Historical Society will present Fran
ccs Nickawa, Indian girl elocution-
list, at First A. M. E. Church.
Mrs. o. S. Coleman entertained at
dinner Sunday, complimenting Mrs.
Ora Z. Brooks, who will leave We'd
nesday for Chicago, Kansas City, st.
Louis and New York to visit rela-
tives and friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Mccoy and son
Harold motored to Everett Sunday
and passed the afternoon at the
beautiful home of Mr.. and Mrs.
George Norwood.
NJ Tie SuHiilcT IHuSlCdle last
Thursday night at Grace Presbyte-
rian Church, those present heard the
young artists of the city give their
numbers to point of perfection.
Miss Frances Chatters was presented
with Brownie camera, having sold
the most tickets. Mrs. Mildred Fort
was presented with an ivory comb as
a token of second prize. Watch The
Enterprise for the announcement Of
a musicale to be given by artists less
than 10 years of age.
Through the office Of the Crosse
Realty Company Mr.. and Mrs. Art
Smith this week completed negotia-
tions for the ownership of the five
room house and cottage at 1916 22nd
Ave. N.
The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1927-08-26

Miss Teresa Manning, after pass.
ing two years at Detroit, Mich, re-
turned to Seattle Wednesday and is
at home with her sister, Mrs. p.
Frazier, 1927 Gath Ave.
The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1927-08-26
Dance Promoters Failed
to Get Permit

Pleasure seekers who made the
trip to Renton Hill Hall last Monday
night found the place in darkness
and the caretaker outside with the
information that the "get-together"
dance was off.
Failure of w. E. Mitchell, one of
the promoters, to secure dance
permit was given as the cause for
postponement.
Police regulations require applica-
ton for a dance permit to be made
48 hours before date of the dance.
When Mitchell applied for a permit
Monday afternoon it was denied.
The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1927-08-26
Clara Williams Will Leaves
Requests to MANY Persons

Miss Clara Williams, who died
August 16, left an estate valued at
nearly $4,000, according to her will,
filed for probate last Saturday.
Among the requests named in the
document are the following. Mrs.
Ethel Hill, $1,000 for the education
of her two children; Miss Veota Seals
of Grandview, WASH, 500; Agnes
Nicholas, step-mother, Wapato,
WASH, $500; Buster Clark, god
child of Jennie Clark, 500; Ortho-
pedic Hospital, $500; Alpha Tennis
Outing Club, 5000; Mount Zion Bap-
fist Church, 500; First A. NJ. f.
Church, 500; Sarah Hooper, 500;
Helen Fairbanks, 500; Horace
Smith Jr,, 500; John Clayton Jr.,
$50 DR.. F. B. Cooper, 5000; Mrs.
Ethel Hill is left all the residue of
the property of the estate. Mrs.
Hill and F. B. Cooper are named ex-
ecutors of the will.
The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1927-08-26

Honoring DIR. wv. A. Moses of
Nashville, Tenn, field secretary of
the National Baptists, incorporated,
and w. Caldwell of Spokane, Mr.. and
Mrs Archie X. Bonner beautifully
entertained at a dinner Tuesday at
which covers were placed for DR.. j.
Sterling Moore, Rev. S. G. Wilson,
Rev. q. ID. Hamilton, S. Beatty, w. H..
Wilson, A. r. Bonner and honored
guests. Mrs. Bonner was assisted in
serving by Mrs. Perry Thompson.
Mrs. G.. w. Humphrey returned to
Seattle last week after passing three
months at st. Paul visiting her
daughter, Mrs. Sarah Thomas, and
grandson, Emmett Holmes Jr., who
accompanied Mrs. Humphrey on her
return to Seattle.
j. r. Turner underwent an opera
ton at Columbus Hospital last Mon
day, from which he is reported recov-
ering rapidly.
Mrs. F. NJ. Shannon left Thursday
for an indefinite visit at Los Angeles.
Clyde Proctor of Rochester, bro
ther-in-law of Edward johnson, Sc
attic fuel dealer, underwent an op-
Grafton Wednesday at Seattle Gem
eral Hospital. While washing win
dows at Chehalis last summer Mr..
Proctor fell from a ladder, break
ing both legs, which failed to prop
erly heal.
Miss Mildred Bell and Miss Ma
talie Brown are passing the weekend
at Port Angeles.
Those registered at the Y. w. C. A.
during the last week are Mrs. Maude
o. Butler and Mrs. Olivia Griffin Of
Kansas City, Kan; Miss Georgia M.
kelles of Denver, Mrs. N. M. Brad
ley of Champagne, H.; Mrs. M. Led
better of Chicago, Mrs. j. M. Nc
Cracker of Great Falls, Mrs. Williama
Martin of Brownville, Mo-; Miss Luz
cinda Cook and Miss Anna o. II.
Williamson, both teachers at WILDER
force University.
The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1927-08-26
Vrooman Leaves to Attend
Spanish War Veterans
Convention

Sergeant W. E. Vrooman, exalted
ruler of Puget Sound Lodge of Elks
and prominent in other fraternal or
ders left Wednesday night for De-
troit, Mich, where he will attend the
snnual convention of Spanish War
Veterans. Sergeant Vrooman will be
gone about thirty days during which
time he will visit a sister in Buffalo,
New York, and son in Washington,
ID. C.
The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1927-08-26
Seattle Notes and Gossip
Miss AIRLINE DAVIDSON, Reporter
Phones: Day, Eliot 45s6; Night, East 1888
Notice
Consistory Members

All members of ToussaintL Over
ture Consistory No. 81 are requested
tc attend special meeting to be
held Monday night, August 20 at the
Masonic Hall. 21st and East Jeffer-
son street. Election of officers will
be held.-W. A. Hilyard, Comman-
der.
The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1927-08-26
Daughter Elks Frolic to Be
Staged Monday Night

A general good time is promised
merry makers for Monday night
when the daughter Elks of Evergreen
Temple will stage a dance at Leschi
Pavilion. A number of novel feat
ures will be introduced. Edythe
Turnham's orchestra will furnish the
dance music and will introduce a
number of late musical hits. The
affair promises to be well attended
and a real good time may be ex-
pected.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-06-13
|SOUTHBOUND LISTING
 0N s. $. ALEUT|AN
NUMEROUS LOCAL RESIDENTS DEPART FOR THE STATES
 ON NEW LINER

Following is the list of passengers for Seattle and Alaska points who left yesterday on the s. s. Aleutian.
 Seattle-Jack Robison, Paul Robi- son, E. c. Johnson Mrs. E. c. John- son, Mrs. c. A. Gregory, F. A. Golfer, Harry Colter, c. A. Gregory, Birdie IB Robison. Elsie Hoffman, Lillian Hoffman, T. R. McEwen, c. r. Rlind, Wm. E. Winter o. H. Porter, c. B. Eielson, Alger Graham, Capt. c. H.. Wilkins, A. M Smith, Thimas B. Wright, Mrs. T. B. Wright, R. D.. Weiss, Jacob Jensen, Elizabeth Shaf- CT Stella Shafer Mrs. C. Johnson, J.. P Rupert, Mrs. J. P Rupert. Law renee Rupert, B. L. Rupert, H. E. Ellsworth, H. s. DeLong, H. T. Mas OH, walter TeHIlCI, VII ,. I1eu4y boA- ter, Mrs F. Reave, J. R. Loudeu, L.. H. Gregory, Mrs A. D. Haverstock, Rose Rivers, Mrs. Carl Rivers, Geo. Valear.
 Juneau-S. Schelman, R. Laughlin, R. c. Strench. o. 4. Bourretz.
 Cordova-Paul Peterson, c. Plet- neoff, Oscar Koski, L. H. Vogl
 Latouche-Albert Urlander, J. E. Evans, Wm. H. Sleenan, J. Kelle!
 Ketchikan-F. L. Hebert, N , Hamor, H. E. Rupert.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-06-13
ANCHORAGE COUPLE ARE
 WE'D IN SEWARD SATURDAY

At the apartment of Mr. and Ms. Elwyn Swetmann in the Arcade building Saturday at l o'clock, occur red quiet wedding when MT. Ralph Kitzmiller of Anchorage was married to Miss Annette Valkeland of Great Falls, Mont.
 Only MT. and Mrs. Swetmann were present as the Rev. Thomas Philip Graham read the beautiful Methodist marriage ceremony which made the happy couple husband and wife.
 Mr. Kitzmiller is one of the leading business men of Anchorage. being manager of the Anchorage Drug Company, and partner in the Anch- orage Undertakers Parlors; and is 2 prominent member of tie American Legion, tho Masonic and the Elk lodges. The bride is graduase nurse and during the past two years has been connected with the Anchor age general hospital. She has been on visit recently in the States, and arrived in Seward on the Aleut;e ! Saturday morning. The happy COIL pie left on yesterdays train for Aa- chorage
Seward daily gateway., 1927-06-13
PLANE FAILED TO SHOW

There was rumor about the city yesterday prior to the departure of the s. s. Aleutian that an airplane from the Interior was en route to Seward with three passengers who were said to be from Nome. Noth- ing authentic has been received nor did the plane arrive so it must have been just rumOr.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-06-13

Mrs. A. D. Haverstock, formerly Miss Lois Price of Anchorage, was a passenger on the s. s. Aleutian yes- terday en route to the Presidio to join her husband, Dr. Haverstock.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-06-13

Sid Olds, Kodiak raneher who re- gently delivered a number of horses to the geological survey party. is in Seward today en route home
Seward daily gateway., 1927-06-13

Reverend R. J. Crimont, bishop of Alaska for the Catholic church, will probably arrive in Seward next Sat- urday on the s. s. Yukon.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-06-13

General Manager Noel w. Smith, of the Alaska Railroad, accompanied by Mrs. Smith, were visitors in the city yesterday.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-06-13

Take advantage of our special de- livery of freshly baked goods Read our ad then phone Madison 82, Sew at1 Bakery.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-06-13

Father A. J. Markham who con- ducted services in Seward yesterday plans returning to Anchorage on Thursdays train.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-06-13

Ask for the film in the yell " box. Eastman's Films. Schallerer's Alaska Shop.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-06-13

Native potatoes $500 per hundred Brown & Hawkins.
Seward daily gateway., 1927-06-13

The Gateway leads-others follow
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-03-22

The girls and boys Of the Vol
ley Ball Team of Woodland ave
nue. School were awarded letters
this week
These teams were city champ
ions for 1927.
Mrs. Carrie J, Bowen, Eighth
Grade teacher, Arithmetic de-
partment No. l school, outlined
the work of individual checking
of pupils work in Arithmetic at a
teachers meeting this week.
Speed and accuracy drills are
given four days a week
Mental and oral drills once a
week Progressive and diagnos-
tic review tests once week. New
work presented every day.
Charts are made and records
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-03-22
soPHMoRE ASSEMBLY

The entertainment presented by
the Sophomores Friday morning
was a ST. Patricks program which
was arranged by Miss Mcconnell
and Mrs Loyett
The Bible reading and Flag
salute was led by Beatrice Otter
who also announced David Allen
and his Scotch MINISTRIES.
The Company" marched on
stage singing It's a Long Way to
Tipperary" This finished, David
Allen presented, rather introduced
his partners who were Mr. O'Toole,
by Harry Weeks; MI O'Malley, by
Fred Essington; Bridget Mallon-
hey. by Edith Holmes: Norah
O'Grady, by Mae Krewson,. Mr.. Nc
Hinns, by Howard I7andy; Mr..
Murphy, by Norwood Band Mr..
O'Flannigan. by Eugene Freder-
icks and Mr. Casey, by Allen
Stewart.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-03-22
To The Boy Friend


Dear Jack
There's just the most work run
ming around always looking for
someone to attach itself to. Book
reports are due Monday and all
kinds Of tests and quizzes.
The debating team was chosen
Thursday night and I'll tell you
they can do their stuff when it
comes to oratory. June Meyers,
Almeda Martin and Mary Campbell.
with Robert Maraglia alternate.
make up the team. Notice. Jack.
that the majority is girls. Now
please give your rebuttal
Oh. yes. we had quite a set back
with orr basket ball team, but Big
Bad BuI' enlightened Tuckerton by
turning in the most thrilling fire
alarm on night last week that the
whole town turned out 10 see P. H.
SIS basket ball team And. Jack
dear, can't you imagine our base
ball heroes checking UP on the
runs when the base ball season
opens. There's jusi lots Of former
players back and all the fans are
carrying base balls and ali sorts Of
gloves around
Dear Jack, it seems that fate has
decreed that the Junior orchestra
shouldn't play Friday morning for
we had talk instead, telling the
girls how to become a perfect
gem"
I'm SIRE we didn't know We had
a future watch s'fixer" here. Well.
there is one who can make a mon
oc1e out OF a perfectly good watch
crystal. and If you have any smash
ed up time pieces I'm quite sure
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-03-22
SENIOR NEWS

The Senior Class held meeting
Tuesday after school. The meeting
was called TO order by George
Westcott Mabel Adams. treasurer
gaze a report as 10 financial stand
ing OF the class. There was com
mittee appointed with Isabil HON.
mel chairman, June Myers and
"Sinsky' TO secure movie
Benefit at the Rialto for the early
part Of April The president gave
very short tald stressing the inn
portance OF having the class dues
paid BY April J.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-03-22
FRESHMAN NEWS

FOLLOWING the example of The
upper classes, two Of the Fresh
men English classes have had de-
bated recently.
In both of these classes the
remainder OF the class have
acted as the judges. Both Of the
debates were excellent, and the
contestants deserve much credit.
In the first morning English
class fine question to be debated
was: Resolved; That every boy
and girl should have high
school education The speakers Of
the affirmative side We're: yioley
Morres, Edward Regal, and Mary
Morris The speakers for the
negative we're Beulah Myers
Cody Sahler, and Anna Mae
Post. The affirmative wen by the
vote Of II 10 9.
The question to be debated IN
the fourth English class was:
Resolved That General Science
is the Most Valuable Freshmen
subject The upholders of the
affirmative side were Virginia
MacBride and Helen Adams The
The speakers for the negative
were Anna Fritz and Marion
Lear. The affirmative was also
victorious in this debate. The
vote was II to g.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-03-22
NO. 1, SCHOOL NEWS

The Seventh and Eighth grades
of Woodland avenue are busy
practicing the Athletic events in
which they hope to participate on
Field Day.
Woodland avenue School is
organizing an orchestra under the
direction of Mrs. Irma Stiles
Geiger. Judging from the enthus-
iastic spirit the pupils have shown
We have every reason to believe
that the orchestra will be success.
The Seventh and Eighth grades
of Woodland avenue school were
entertained by Miss Frances Hoag,
of the Interstate Dairy Council on
Friday of last week. Miss Hoag
artistically told the called THE
Jewels" The story appealed to the
pupils because of its humor and
hidden meaning and the inculcated
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-03-22
THE JUNIOR CLASS

he'd fix them only be sure they
are no good.
The orchestra is going O. have
its picture taken next Wednesday,
after school That makes me want
to mention debating songs. There
have been some very good ones
written to several popular tanes.
Yesterday ] heard the Freshmen
singing some during their English
period. BY all appearances they
seem to possess much poetic skill
and can't hardly wait until Aprll
first for the debate, when pep and
school spirit viii oyer-power every
outstanding trouble.
Please write to your loving
JILL.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-03-22

best players. A real good team is
expected this year.
The Juniors in the High School
are pleased by the game when they
defeated the Sophomores by a
score OF 20-15 for class champion
ship Robert Day was the high
scorer Of the Juniors, making six
field goals. There has been much
competition between the two
class teams throughout the season
and the game was played last
night as a result of tie. The
players on the Junior team viii re-
ceive numerals.
Regarding our future track team,
our Physical Director, Paul Shaffer
is instructing all the High School
boys in their form for the various
sports. Thus far he has shown US
some new wrinkles in take-offs
In this manner undeveloped talent
will probably be brought forward
and we will have track team Of
which to be proud.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-03-22
SCHOOL NO. q. NEWS

Frank Clark of the Decatur ave
nue. school, recently won first
prize in the basket ball foul
shooting contest among the Cram
mer grades Of the City.
John Thompson of the same
school won third prize.
The Eighth grade attendance
forfeit party was held at the home
of Louis Whilden>
Tryouts for Field day were con
Quoted by Mr.. Shaffer and Mr..
Biddlc Wednesday afternoon after
school.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-03-22

Gene" and Duke" started the
ball rolling by cracking joke
about Brad" Then one was
cracked about the Pleasantville
Police force by Nor" Band Then
a Scotch dance was given by Edith
Holms which was followed by
quite few jokes Oh the "Lovey
Doyies" of the school, which hit
the Seniors hard. Capt. Keller Of
the football team was commented
upon because Of his ~lightfooter-
ness
or course a few Freshmen and
a couple OF Sophs were hit.
These were followed by another
Scotch dance given by Mae Knew
son, which was cleverly done.
Then as climax Where do you
Worka john" was sung by Gene"
and Duke This was followed by
a few jokes, after which the
company marched off stage
singing Come Back to Erin
This ended the program on which
is to be commented on. The
pretty costumes worn by the girls
and the green hats, green ties and
clay pipe which thru the zenais of
Howard Handy seemed to have
tobacco in them This was brought
about thru putting powder in them
The assembly was greatly en-
ioycd by all the students.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-03-22
G II A M M AR
SCHOOL NOTES
SPONSORED BY

tabulated for each phase of the
work.
BY this method each pupil may
readily ascertain his standard in
the work This method in checking
Individually is being used by all
teachers.
No. l School hopes TO raise the
standard in Arithmetic by this
method.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-03-22
ATHLETICS

Fine days and the lure of the
outdoors has attracted all baseball
fans in the High School Already
candidates for the varsity team
have been practicing and timber
ing up SO that they can be in per
feet form for the tryout to select
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-03-22
FIRST GRADE READING PARTY

The four First grades Of the
Woodland avenue school held a
reading party in the kindergarten
room, Wednesday March &c The
teachers are Miss Essington, Miss
Porteus, Miss Doessler and Miss
Samson.
Each class selected a story and
read for the purpose of comparing
the progress of each class. Miss
Porteus and Miss Essington's
class also dramatized their stories.
Mrs Reinhart, principal, helped
the teachers and pupils consider
ably by giving destructive and con
struetiye criticizms.
The little meeting was enjoyed
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-03-22
eIRLs WIN

Pleasantville Girls Basket Ball
team played close but losing
game to the Ocean City b. 1. team
on Pleasantville's floor Tuesday
night, March Is The score MAS
1921 favor Ocean City
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-03-22
Students
Viewpoint
THE BREEZE
EDITORIAL STAFF

EDl ORlAL STAFF
Senior Reporter ornelia Van
derwiele.
Junior Reporter Almeda Martin
Sophomore Reporter Fred Es-
sington.
Freshman Reporter
Ruth Thompson
Social Reporter Almeda Martin
Athletic Reporters Fred
Ryder, Thelma Lake.
Office News Esther Essington
For The Grade Schools
School No. HAIRY Meyers.
School No. Betty Bradley.
School No. Elsie Lloyd.
School No. dorothy Glenden-
ming.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-03-22

1t isn't so bad to take things as
they come if you know what to do
with them.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-03-22

The real art Of bluGing is in
knowing when not to.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-03-22

If the Marines can protect Amer
lean property in Nicaragua, why
not try them in Chicago?
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-03-22

The proof of will-power is con
tinued possession Of pour tonsils.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-03-22
BANKING REPORT

The following is a correct bank
ing report by schools for March
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-03-22

Scorekeepers-Steelman.
Timekeeper-Sahler.
Referee-Saffer.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1927-03-22
DO A WEEKS WASH FREE

Know the advantages Of a tub
that's gallons bigger! OF the
smooth glossy BalSclite impeller
that won't wear rough in 100 years.
-. that impells the greatest wa
White Bluffs spokesman. [volume] (White Bluffs, Wash.) 1907-1938, 1927-06-10
Old Songs Seem Crude

The nearer we get to songs in the
making the cruder they are. Very
often they are not only homogeneous
but seem humorous, when they were
not intended to be so. Sometimes
they seem callous, treating of death
With what appears to be an utter dis
regard of fitting solemnity or tender
ness. In most cases this is quite un-
intended. The humble author intend
ing to express the proper sentiment
uses materials with which he is fa-
miliar, often parts of several other
songs. Or he wishes to use certain
refrain and this refrain carries over
into his mind certain associations.
What he does he does in good faith,
and If his product is not up to our
standards 1t is not because of Intent
but because of the crudeness of his
attempt.-R. w. Gordon. in Adventure
Magazine.