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SOCIETY NEVS |: Christmas Musical Planned at School Mrs, Hermann Scheffer, voice tédcher at the U. 8. Indian school, will direct a Christmas musical gram to be presented at 7 o'clock Sunday evening, Dec. 18, at the In- dian school, Similar assembly pro- grams are arranged by Mrs. Scheffer for the third Sunday of each month. ‘. Singing of Christmas carols by the glee club will open the program. Num- bers to be.given are “Silent Night,” “Noel,” “It Came Upon. a Midnight Clear” and “Infant Jesus” by Yon, with Eleanor Partain and Marian ‘Whitman as soloists. Miss Florence Fritch, pianist, will play, “Etude in E flat,” Chopin, and “Troika,” Tschaikowsky. Following will be an ensemble song, “Jolly San- ta Claus,” by the little girls glee club. ‘Miss Marian Sandin will sing “Maids of Cadiz,” Delibes, and “La Golon- drina,” Serradell, with “Joy to the World,” by the glee club, as the con- cluding number. Accompaniments for the ensemble singing will be played by Mrs. 8. R. ~ Mote. xe * Mrs. B. G. Cross, 600%2 Avenue D, will leave this evening for Seattle, Wash., to spend the holiday season with relatives. xe ke Miss Lydia Bertsch, 602 Sixth St., entertained members of her bridge club Wednesday evening. Contract was played at two tables and Miss Audrey Flow held high score. A red and green motif was carried out in the table appointments. xk * Miss Maret Agre, who will be a bride next month, has been compli- mented at two social.affairs given recently by friendsin Mandan, Tues- day evening Miss Agre shared hon- ors with Mrs. Albert Larson at a dinner party given by Mrs. Charles Rowe and Mrs. Ed McCadams at the Rowe home for 20 guests. Miss Agre also was a guest of honor at a social meeting of the Olive Branch society of the Mandan First Lutheran church Monday evening at the home of Mrs. McCadams. Games were the pastime. Miss Agre was showered with gifts at both parties. Credenza Orthophone Vic- trola with records, cheap.— Service Drug. : sas, denis sation vant FOR FATHER #& NY member of the shown. Come in and everybody. impression, @ - 35e- pro-|garten and nursery department of the at least one pair of Daniel Green slippers, is sure to be disappointed. This year we have the most charming assortment we've ever content. You'll find exquisite feminine things in silks and gay leather. Dear old Comfys for Comfys are a Lasting Gift Holeproof Hosiery The Gift that pleases Clear—even texture, beautiful colors, and in the hand- some Holeproof Xmas rig will make a grand 79¢ to $1.35 Men's Holeproof Sox and Autogarts Handsome Xmas Boxes Gratis Plan Christmas Party For Small Children Plans were completed for a Christ- mas party for children of the kinder- Presbyterian church school and their mothers at a meeting of the Presby- terlan Mothers’ club Wednesday eve- ning’at the home of Mrs, F. J. Baven- dick, 109 Third St. Mrs. Bavendick and Mrs. Frank P. Aughnay were hos- tesses. . The party will be held at 3 o'clock Thursday afternoon, Dec. 22, in the Kindergarten room at the church. Teachers of this department will di- rect a Christmas program, while the mothers will be in charge of the s0- cial hour following and will serve re- freshments. At the meeting Wednesday evening Mrs. 8. R. Mote read a paper on “Teaching Our Children Proper Social Attitudes.” Mrs. Roy D. McLeod played two piano numbers, “Shep- herd’s Hey,” Grainger, and “Twilight,” Friml. Sunday school songs were sung by Mary Jean and Dolores Bavendick, with Mrs. Bavendick at the piano, ee Junior Auxiliary To Give Program The Junior American Legion Aux- liary will be in charge of a Christmas entertainment for members of the Auxiliary unit at 8 o'clock Friday eve- ning in the Auxiliary room at the ‘World War Memorial building. A Christmas play, directed by Miss Ruth Cordner, Junior Auxiliary spon- sor, in which all of the junior mem- bers will take part, will feature the Program. Christmss carols will be sung by members of the Auxiliary Choral society and there will be pianc solos by Kathleen Spohn and Ruth Bowers and ciolin numbers by Shir- Jey Shunk. Each auxiliary member is asked to bring to the ting a Christmas greeting card, ready for mailing and bearing the inscription, “From Your ing to Mrs. C. W. Leifur, chairman of the rehabilitation committee, which is in charge of the meeting. ee *® Miss Elsie Nelson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Nelson, 922 Eighth 8t., has returned to Bismarck from Cali- fornia, where she has spent the last two months with friends. She visited Mr. and Mrs 140 Sibecer, Mason apartments, plan to Jeave Sunday for Forks and Fergus Falls, Minn., ohare they will spend the holiday Sil Season with relatives, ‘ eee Mrs. Obert Olson, 514 West Thay- er avenue, left Thursday noon for| ed. Grand Forks to be with her daugh- ter, Miss Auverne, who underwent an operation for appendicitis at a hospital Thursday morning. Miss Olson is a student at the University of North Dakota. * ee » J. W. McGuiness, 1007 Fifth St., was hostess at a Christmas party for members of her bridge club Tues- day evening. Bridge was played at two tables, with Mrs. Frank J. Smith teceiving the score prize. Later gifts were exchanged about a lighted Christmas tree. Tall red candles and holiday appointments were used for the table when a supper was served after the games. Mrs. A. assisted the berated Gifts were exehanget at a Christ- mas party given Wednesday after-| Five soloists will sing the arias and noon by Mrs. O. F. Bleckert, 802 Sec- ond 8t., for members of her bridge club. Holly wreaths, greenery and red candles were used in decorating | the rooms, and table appointments were in red and green, Played at two tables, with the score prizes going to Mrs. H. F. Tiedman, Mrs. George Munger and Mrs. F. A. Twelve friends of Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Larsen, 509 West Thayer avenue, assembled at their home Wednesday} evening for a novel “depression” par- ty on the occasion of Mr. Larsen’s birthday anniversary. The party was planned as a surprise and guests came in costumes suited to the de- pression theme. Following an hour spent with contests and games, bridge was played. Score prizes were awarded to Mrs. C. H. Mergens, Mrs. J.C. Spare, Dr. R. W. Henderson and M. T. Ulteig. A large birthday cake centered the table when a supper was served. Mr. Larsen was present- —_— | Meetings of Clubs, Fraternal Groups —— OO All members of the Bismarck Com- munity Council are requested to be present for a meeting of the organi- zation at 3 o'clock Friday afternoon in the Auxiliary room of the World War Memorial building. D. E. Ship- ley, of the “Good Fellows” tee, will be the speaker. American Legion Auxiliary,” accord-| family, who doesn't get choose to your heart's - 55¢ 0’ BRIEN’S EE | Women’s Club News | ——— The Current Events club h-ld its annual Christmas party Wednesday afternoon following a business meet- ing and program at the home of Mrs. George F. Shafer, 320 Avenue B, with Mrs. Shafer and Mrs. Nellie Evarts as hostesses. Gifts and toys suitable for youngsters were exchanged, each article being accompanied by an original and humorous verse. The toys will be donated to the “Open Your Heart” campaign. Mrs. F. M. Davis read a paper on “Chinese Schools and Education” and Mrs. F. H. Waldo spoke on “The Literature of China,” illustrating her talk with Biographies of three men in power during the Russian revolution were read at a meeting of the Wednes- day Study club at the home of Mrs. 618 Mandan 8t., Topics were N. O. Churchill, Wednesday afternoon. Lenin, Trotzky and Stalin, given by Mrs. J. K. Blunt, Mrs. Kelley Simon- . Burt Finney, respec- Miss Laura B. Sanderson spoke on “Chicago, the World’s Greatest City” Spectacle! Only Zane Grey could have written this dramatic story of two generations of fighting American pioneers. Zane Grey's | GEORGE "O'BRIEN Prescriptions The Papyrus Ebers is one of the oldest medical books and contains many prescriptions — dates back to the time of Moses—and was written in Hieratic characters, closely rolled mm a scroll. This reveals the LOOK AT THIS— “Screen Souvenirs” Rist Comedy - News Today and Friday Shi ata ue of the of the Fortnightly club Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. C. F, Mudgett, 515 Mandan St. She reviewed its history and men- tioned its school and park system and the Exposition of Progress which will open there next year. Her talk was followed by a discussion of edu- cational institutions in the United xe in which the entire club join- LUTHERAN SINGERS TO GIVE CONCERT Will Present Annual Rendition of. Handel’s ‘“‘Messiah” Sunday Evening Christmas festivities at Trinity Lutheran church will begin Sunday night when the church choir will sing Handel's oratorio, “The Messiah.” recitatives, supported by a choir of 30 voices and two accompanists. Seven choruses, including the fa- “Rejoice Greatly, O Daughter of Zion,” will be sung for the first time at the annual performance of the {oratorio here. Mrs. Iver Acker will sing the so- paniments will be wlayed by Mrs. the choir from the piano, ity Lutheran choir. 1; basses—A. N. Ellingson, E. N. | Hedahl, A. B. Lueck, Russell A. | Young and F. 8. Lunde. rts he Scarfs -- ‘Sp ats -- Paj ia | Neckwear-F ree Cit Boxes "Robes miliar “Hallelujah Chorus,” will be! rendered, while the air for soprano,| prano and Miss Grace Livdahl the alto arias and recitatives while John Julian of Valley City state teachers college will sing two tenor solos, “Comfort Ye” and “Every Valley.” Myron Anderson and Lorenzo Belk will carry the baritone and bass solos. The organ and piano accom- Opie S. Rindahl and Miss Helen House, with Mrs. Rindahl directing’ This year's interpretations of “The Messiah” will mark the third annual rendition of the oratorio by the Trin- Besides the soloists, members of the choir who will sing in the con- jcert are: Sopranos—Mrs. T. G. Plo- masen, Mrs. O. C. Ellingson, Mrs. O. | E. Johnson, Mrs. A. B. Lueck, Mrs. | J. A. Hyland, Mrs. Oscar Oleson, Miss | Hilda Boe, Miss Ruby Gilbertson, | Miss Harriet Lane and Miss Rita | Murphy; altos—Mrs. F. S. Lunde, Miss Clara Trom, Miss Mildred Hoff, ; Miss Dagny Aslakson and Miss Ma- thilda Welo; tenors—O. E. Johnson, QO. C. Ellingson, Arnold Amundson, Carol Olson and Rev. Opie 8. Rin- Ladies’ Hats One group of ladies’ felt hats, berets and tams, all colors and sizes 25c each ‘Recalls Month 33 Years A Ago When He Drank 20 Pints of Beer Daily St. Louis, Dec. 15—()}—While beer proponents are testifying at hearings in Washington on the beer bill, “Col.” Abe Slupsky, 73- year-old philosopher, sighs. “Why don't they ask somebody who knows his beer, to testify?” the “colonel” asks. “I could tell ’em about it.” And he opened a frayed scrap book to show some newspaper clippings describing his demon- stration of qualities of the robust St. Louis beer of 1899. Early in that year Slupsky drank 20 pints of beer a day for 30 consecutive days, The feat was attested by downtown barkeepers, who watched him drink, and was checked daily by newspaper re- porters, In those days the percentage of alcohol in beer was not much discussed, but Slupsky is sure it was more than four per cent. “Anything less than four per cent isn’t beer,” asserts “Col.” Slupsky. “I could drink those 20 pints a day because I knew how to drink beer. I didn’t gulp it Walton League Will Offer Essay Prizes Members of the Burleigh county chapter of the Izaak Walton League decided at a meeting Wednesday night in the Grand Pacific Hotel to sponsor an essay contest for Burleigh county school children. Prizes of $10 and $5 will be offered for the best essays on “Water Conservation.” tails will be announced later. Members of a legislative committee to suggest changes in the game laws were E. E. La France, chairman; Fred Peterson, 8. W. Corwin, Phil Meyer, J. W. Guthrie, George Hektner and F. W. Murphy. The group went on record as op- Posing any suggestion for the diver- sion of money obtained from the sale of game, fish and trapping licenses to the state general fund. You haven’t seen anything until you’ve seen the world’s most compact Power Radio, “The Cadet.” Service Drug. The Armour Creameries in Bismarck are now taking in Turkeys for the Christmas holidays. Come in. Buh reas Bismarck, N. Dak. COATS Priced to Break Records They’re a sensation any way you look at them... for fine furs... good ma- terials and smart styles! These low prices are sensational for coats of this type. Sizes 14 to 42. Give Her a Coat for Christmas Three Groups GROUP 1—VALUES TO $12. GROUP 2—VALUES TO $17 $897 GROUP 3—VALUES TO $39 ey ae ‘s Let’s Spread the Joy of Living By Cheerful Christmas Giving There is a’joyful satisfaction in knowing that you have overlooked no one at Christmas. She'll love getting a smartly styled dress of triple sheer rough crepe or chiffon velvet. $3.95 $5.95 $7.95 _! Gifts for Leisure Hours eee all wool, plain colors; sport stripes, combinations . from small glasses; I sat down and sipped it from big lemonade glasses, eating a few salt pretzels. I was overweight at the end of 30 days, but I fclt fine.” LEGIONNAIRES Come to district dinner at G. P. Hotel Friday night, 6:30 Dine with state o’clock sharp. Legion officials. cedes district meeting. 75 cents OHM DRESS SHOP ” Across from G. P. Hotel Bismarck, N. D. fully sheer all-silk chiffon hose, 1 .77 ; 402 Fourth Street 2 eS ee Why Do Our _ 95 $3.45 Diamonds Sell? Our really wonderful diamond business did not spring up overnight. Twenty-six years ago, on arriving in Bismarck, we started out to make this the leading Diamond Store in North Dakota and_ the surrounding states. Fi we bought fine quality dia- monds for spot cash, set them ourselves in quality settings, then sold them at prices that have not been equaled. Our success has been greater than our ex- Christmas Gifts for the Entire Family! This year, give something practical. Be- low are just a few gift suggestions sure to be appreciated De- For “Mother”! Ladies’ Dresses. .$3 & $5 Bathrobes. .$2.95 & $4.95 Ladies’ Shoes— ++ -$2.98 & $3.95 If you want to buy a dia- mond ring, shop around, even in the large cities, then come to us. sure you will be pleased with the quality and prices of our diamonds, watches, and all merchandise sold in a real Jewelry Store. F, A. KNOWLES “Bismarck’s Diamond Store” Silk Hosiery ........79¢ Silk Scarfs .........79¢ For “Father”! Men’s O’shoes . Bedroom Slippers... Men’s Spats ........ And Don’t Forget “the Baby”! Crib Blankets Wool Sweaters . +++++.98e ! Wool Sets .. Dozens of other useful gifts—at low S. & L. prices. Free Christmas boxes with every purchase, if desired. Sek ©. These Men’s Gifts Will please you, for extraordinary value is happily com- bined with smartness. SMART PAJAMAS Fine quality broadcloth or SLIPPERS Black, brown or grey felt or kid leather. Men’s, boys’ .... Ladies’, misses’ SILK MUFFLERS Beautiful designs and col- Come in and see our suspender, belt, garter, underwear, hose, tie and handkerchief sets, also gloves, robes and other Xmas gift suggestions. OPEN EVENINGS Dahl Clothing Store 410 Main Avenue mas . For “Sister”! Silk Underwear .....98c New Purses ... Bedroom Slippers ....79c For “Brother”! Bedroom Slippers .. Bathrobes ........ Boys’ Spats ......... Wool Bootees ....... Wool Hose . Wool Caps . $1.29 All Wool Sweaters Sleeveless, V-neck or the new Turtleneck, Men’s ...... $1.25 to $2.75 Seale eae $1 to $1.75 : SHIRTS — Madras, oxford and broad- cloth. Men’s ........ $1 to $1.95 Boys’ ......... 7S5e and $1 TIES Hand tailored, silk or wool. Men’s ...35c, $1 and $1.50 Boys’ ........ 25c and 50c