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I vague Witt luoH lrnu is juvenile ueuii-quency. She urged. that if all organizations would come together to help the league, preat things could be expected in the future.The propram, a varied and interesting one, opened with a Vocal solo by Richard Fisk, who rendered “Mate o' Mine.” and “Absent,” and was obliged to respond to an encore. He is a new addition to Racine musical circles. He possesse s a rieh baritone voice an*l sang With great deal of feeling and expression. He was accompanied by Miss June Dietrich.One of the special features of the program was a fancy dance, given by three pupils of Miss Carolyn Parker— the Misses Josephine and Florence Dietrich ami Ava Sprague.. The little ladies were very graceful in the pretty and fascinating Russian Piride dance, and were loudly encored. Their work Indicated careful training and unusual talent for such young tots.' Speech Is Read.Miss Nettie Roe entertainly read an interesting speech delivered by Lieut. Dawson, a Canadian soldier, made be-* fore the civics club of Milwaukee, entitled “A Soldier’s Dream ”The next number was a violin solo by Mr. Crum, of Milwaukee, with piano accompaniment by Mrs Sprague. The artist rendered several familiar airs and is polished player. Encores were demanded.The program closed with singing of “America.” with piano and violin accompanimentf The remainder of the afternoon was s^ent in a social way, after which an elaborate luncheon was served by the hostess. It was one of the most pleasant meetings of the 1. A. R.New Arrivals.Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Riley, 132“ North Main street, announce the birth of a daughter, Feb. 5.Annual Supper.The Woman’s (luild of the St. Luke's church will tender the annual supper on Wednesday evening in the parish house on Seventh street, from 5:30 to 7:3o. The ladies will serve chicken, mashed potatoes, cabbage salad, icecream and cake. At this *ime all members are requested to send in theirThe hall was brilliantly Illuminated * and the scene on the dancing surface 1 was indeed attractive and it would be : difficult to find a more happy and de- s lightful crowd of soldiers and sailors and handsome ladies, including most of the leaders in the younger social set. 1Just before the last figure of the r cotillion refreshments were served in the large and spacious itving room on the first floor, which has a homelike atmosphere. \The opening night to the public was -held on Tuesday when many visited lt;and inspected the club rooms and were loud in their praises of the furnish- ' ings and future plac*1 of comfort and cheer for the returning soldiers and * also visiting soldiers and sailors who * weekly visit Racine. *It is a great credit to the patriotic ; people of Racine and is exclusively j for the comfort of the hundreds of j hoys who answered the call to serve their country It is supported by funds from the great seven-fold drive ' made recently. * i *Every Saturday there will he a so- I ' cial function given at this club and i each week one of the units, organ- * ized for service, will be the hostess, ^ so that no soldier or sailor visiting the city need be lonesome for some ^ pleasant place to visit. • j fDance Prizes Awarded.The second of the series of prize dances of the Racine Dancing club, Mrs Zelia Lundine chairman, was , heid on Saturday evening in lt;dd Fel- ] low s hall with a la! ge attendance. . The judges. Mrs. L. Fox. William | Fteinike and C. Miller, awarded the | prizes to Edna Schmidt and John Moritz. The public is invited to attend the next dance. Feb. 15, in the same hall.Officers Installed.Pythian Castle was the scene of a ! large gathering on Saturday evening, the occasion being an installation of officers and a booster meeting of Aden temple. No. 159, 1 . O. K. K.. Fred L. Wright. Temple Deputy, being the installing officer. Officers in- , stalled were:P. V. Leslie M. Fowler.
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Racine Journal News
Racine, Wisconsin, US
Mon, Feb 10, 1919
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