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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1920

Page

2

Marriage of Miss Irene McDermott to Mr James O Reilly

Society notes report the 745 AM wedding at Immaculate Conception church of Miss Irene McDermott daughter of Mr and Mrs J W McDermott to Mr James Joseph O Reilly with Rev Father Hayes officiating. A breakfast followed at the bride’s home and the couple leave for a journey visiting Detroit Chicago Kansas City and California. They plan to reside at Rosemont apartments after October 1.

Star Irene M'Dermott J. W. McDermott James Joseph O'Reilly Immaculate Conception Church Father Hayes Carl F. Hobbteell Graham A. & Nickerson Dorothy Canaga Paul MacDermott U. S. Marine Corps O'Reilly O’reilly Detroit Chicago Kansas City California Rosemont Apartments

Tea for Miss Fisher Completes Weeklong Celebration

Mr. Aubrey Wilton plans a tea at Mrs. William Lauren Rhodes home to honor Miss Irene Fish on Wednesday September 8 as part of a local social series. The event highlights community ties and hospitality traditions.

Miss Fisher Aubrey Wilton William Lauren Rhodes Irene Fish

Ristine sisters host luncheon and shower for September wedding

Miss Theola Ristine complimented her sister Miss Audrey Ristine who is to be a September bride with a luncheon and shower at Theola Ristine’s home last week.

Audrey Ristine Theola Ristine

Miss Hainsworth Announces October 12 Wedding Plans

Miss Roberta Hainsworth has chosen October 12 for her wedding to Mr. John T. Bibb Jr. The ceremony will be at the home of Mrs. J. Walter Hainsworth. The matron of honor will be Mrs. P. Payson Hayward of Glendale. Bridesmaids include Miss Oxceola House Port Townsend Miss Beatrice Gould Miss Marion McMillan and Miss Elizabeth Greig of Tacoma.

Jerome Timothy Jerome Katherine Albert Charles Stubb Little Chapel of Saint Barnabas Herbert H. Gowen Miss Jerome Ly Jerome Mises Mildred Miller Judithe Gibbs Dorothy Ewing Marjorie Stevens Hazel McMillan Maryan = Shipman Spokane Lawrence Ives Stubb Arthur Jones Lawrence Calvert Stuart Miller George Douglas Bryant McDougall A. G. Pringle Tacoma Roberta Hainsworth John T. Bibb Jr J. Walter Hainsworth Bibb P. Payson Hayward Glendale Cal Oxceola House Port Townsend Beatrice Gould Marion McMillan Elizabeth Greig

Seattle Day Nursery Fund Dance Draws Community Support

A Wednesday evening dance at the Three Tree Clubhouse supported the Seattle Day Nursery building fund. Attendees included Miss June Heirling and Mr. William Dow with vocal numbers, Miss Franklin Crawford of the Cornish school offering specialty dances, and volunteers led by Mrs. James H. Calvert. Receipts totaled $115 and 100 jars of fruit to aid the nursery’s work.

Seattle Day Nursery Three Tree Seattle Day Nursery Building Fund June Heirling William Dow Franklin Crawford Cornish School James H. Calvert W. B. Braden Ray Smith Stewart Patterson Portus Baxter Virginia Broulette

Mrs Cullen Brophy Heads West in Sunny Tennis Club Lunch

Mrs Walter McEwan Tompkins hosted a luncheon at the Tennis club today for Mrs Frank Cullen Brophy who departs this week for California and Arizona. Twelve friends of the honoree attended the event.

Walter McEwan Tompkins Tennis Frank Cullen Brophy California Arizona

Interlaken Guild Plans Benefit Dance at Yacht Club

Members and friends of the Interlaken Guild announce a benefit dance at the Yacht Club on Wednesday evening, September 22, to aid furnishings for a new hospital wing. The guild, three months old, has already paid for a hospital bed for a year. Tickets from Mrs Fr Bates Capitol 4017 or at the door. President Mrs Cecil H Beddome. vice president Mrs P J Aaron. treasurer Mrs John Boyer. secretary Mrs EB Harrah.

Interlaken Guild Yacht Club Fr’. R. Bates Capitol Cecil H. Beddome Guild P. J. Aaron John Boyer EB. N. Harrah

Peach Conserves from Home Recipe

A simple conserve method uses twelve large peaches, six oranges and one small bottle of cherries. Slice the fruit, add sugar to taste, cook thirty minutes, add cherries and cook fifteen minutes more, then place in jelly molds and seal.

English Statute Establishes Bushel Measure in 1266

A statute of 1266 during the reign of King Henry III of England established the bushel as the standard measure. The rule unified volume naming and ensured consistent trade practices across the realm.

Henry III England

Social News: Residents Planned Moves and Visits

Col James Como and family plan to move September 1 from Eurlington Country Club to an apartment on Summit Avenue and Senecast. Dozens of residents, including Mrs Erastus Brainerd and Elizabeth Willcox, spendtime with relatives, travel to Glacier Park, Port Madison, and Vashon Island while families depart for schooling, military academy, and new stations in Virginia and California.

James Como U. 8 A Mra Como and Family Eurlington Country Club St. Paul, Summit Ave Senecast

Clubs for Tuesday and Society Gatherings

Writers' club meets in the Erickson clubroom at the Y W C A at 4 PM with papers by Mrs G P Haley Mrs E L Jenkins and Miss Helen Maring Visitors welcome The Elsie Benedict club gathers at 4019 Ashworth Ave at 8 PM Degree of Honor Seattle lodge No 7 auxiliary to the Ancient Order of United Workmen holds a progressive whist party at Evergreen hall Arcade building at 9 PM Central W C T U Institute meets at Mrs J 8 Wood 1521 24th Ave bring lunch

Writers’ Club Erickson Elsie Benedict Club Anna Myklebust Ashworth Ave Seattle Lodge No. 7 Ancient Order of United Workmen Evergreen Hall Arcade Building W. C. T. TU. Institute Central J. 8. Wood 24Th Ave

Postponed meeting for West Seattle clubs delayed

The P. FB. C. chapter A.C. P. meeting set for September 6 is postponed and a new date will be announced later. Mrs. John A. Bennett will be the guest at the West Seattle Art Club on Wednesday September 1 at her venue.

West Seattle Art Club John A. Bennett

Washington women clubs hold meetings and events in September

The notice lists several gatherings including a Washington League of Voters dinner on September 1 at the New Washington hotel and a Veterans' ball August 31 at the Armory. It also covers elections for several auxiliary groups, upcoming card parties, a fall meeting for Native Daughters, and a September 15 talk by Justice Read Whitehead on laws affecting women and children.

Mra Maud Gardiner Ladies of the Seattle Armory Order Women's Auxiliary State of Washington Lizzie Ward Meany H. A. Hunt Vera Wellman Masters Lillian Settle Jones Kate Brunk Cranney Frank A. Moore Jeffrey Smith Carter Sunshine Ronamond Dunsmore Pioneers’ Association Native Daughters of the Pioneers of Washington Washington Progressive Thought Club Federation Justice Read Whitehead

Seattle streetcars to ease Meany Hall concerts

Louise Annable reports that D W Henderson Seattle municipal railways superintendent guarantees ample cars and revised transfer points to serve all Seattle residents attending Seattle Symphony concerts at Meany Hall this season. White welcomes pledge and expects broad public approval from university and city music lovers.

Seattle D. W. Henderson Municipal Railways C. BR. White Seattle Symphony Orchestra Cara White Henderson Meany Hall Beattie

Red Cross Dining Room to Close

The Red Cross dining room will close on September 1 to provide space for Med Crama nursing classes. Hundreds are enrolling, and space is needed for the various activities this season. Mischa Elman the violinist, who sailed for Europe, is not expected to return to the United States for three years. Joseff Stopak, violinist, played with Jacques Thibaud at Scheveningen festival on August 15. Walter Damrosch plans to bring new works from abroad. A Teutstone Trio ensemble with Richard Teute, Mrs. Richard Teute, and Clarence J. Stoner will perform next season.

Red Cross Mischa Elman Europe United States Ae Gi Joseff Stopak Jacques Thibaud Scheveningen Holland Teutstone Trio Richard Teute Clarence J. Stoner

Minneapolis Symphony Concert Under Oberhoffer

The Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra directed by Emil Oberhoffer performs Friday evening October 1 at the Arena with soloist Florence Macbeth. Macbeth, a coloratura soprano, comes off a successful Ocean Grove appearance after extensive summer concert work. Local management is by Mrs. Fern Irene Lough.

Emil Oberhoffer Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra America Florence Macbeth

Smilin' Through dazzles at the Metropolitan theater

Critics decry Miss Jane Cowl in Smilin' Through as a sentimental overpadded production. The Irish setting and tearful performances draw a predominantly female audience, with expectations of a long run amid saccharine emotion and melodramatic praise.

Jane Cowl the Metropolitan United States Mias Cowl Sheldon Ireland Chauncey Olcott de Valera

John Sully Pleases Moore Audiences at Orpheum Bill

The Orpheum at Moore theatre features John Sully with Willard Hall and Natalie Dugan in leading roles in Under the Apple Tree. A 10-piece chorus backs them as Sidney Phillips performs a notable solo act and the Komica group offers a blackface and Italian comedy pairing. The bill includes a one act comedy Follow On, Kinogram Topics of the Day, and other acts headlined by Reno Mine Toleen and two talking birds, Jackie and Billy.

John Sully Orpheum Moore Theatre Bully Willard Hall Natalie Dugan Sidney Phillips Phillips Corinne Cantwell Nest Faul Harriett Mariotte Katherine Robertson Moathly Jack Cahill Don Romaine Reno Mine Toleen Jackie Billy Literary Digest Wilkes

Fashion Show at MacDougall Southwick Opens Morning Run

Gowns from New York led by eight models fringe a MacDougall Southwick gown show with a golden book prop. A second show follows at 2 30 pm and two daily shows are planned on Tuesday and Wednesday.

New York City New York

Jakie Cohen Debuts in Levy's Musical Comedy at Orpheum

Jakie Cohen joins Levy's Musical Comedy at the Orpheum in The Mischief Makers. He stars with Oscar Gerard and features Robert Lorenzo Pauline Arthur Filey Ward Frank Budd Al Fortes and Priscilla Fleming in supporting roles. The chorus presents wood nymphs in The Pipes of Pan and Cohen with Gerard deliver several pleasant numbers.

Jakie” Cohen Levy Orpheum Cohen Third Ave. House Oscar Gerard Robert Lorenzo Pauline Arthur Filey Ward Frank Budd al Fortes Priscilla Fleming Mies Arthur Frank Budé Ené Osap Gerard Hermes

Music classes open at Y M C A led by Prof Howell Isaac

Prof Howell Isaac begins the 1920-1921 season at the Y M C A with courses for all levels. Subjects include voice piano violin theory harmony and conducting. Classes for men and women start Sept 13 and 14 with preparatory and advanced theory and a teachers training class conducted by a London New York Chicago trained instructor.

Howell Isaac Isaac London New York Chicago

Di Zanco Recital With Eugenia di Primo at the Arena

Operatic tenor Sergio di Zanco will perform a joint recital with pianist Eugenia di Primo under A. T. Scott Huntington at the Arena on September 10. Di Zanco has toured widely in the United States and abroad to favorable reviews. Prihoda, a Bohemian violin virtuoso, will also be heard in New York.

di Zanco A. T. Scott- Huntington Sergio di Zanco Eugenia di Primo United States di Primo Vasa Prihoda New

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