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Show WEATHER Showers tonight and morrow ; colder. Highest Lowest Sunset Sunrise 1- to- HE - 73 54 7 :29 ovo-P- V o ,.6:18 VOL. XI. NO. 34. PROVO, UTAH, FRIDAY, MAY PRISCILLA" MADE RAT MENACE G, ESTABLISHED CAPTAIN TUCKER . ROTARIANS VALUE' EXPLAINS THEATRE GOERS THIS CITY L 1921. HIT WITH LOCAL ALARMING PEOPLE OF Something To Remember. Napoleon had no more hours in his day than anybody else, which is something to remember, when giving as an excuse that vou didnt have time. 1910. EN-J- OY EULOGY ' OF LOCAL BATTERY ON ROOSEVELT V baby chicks The Music lovers of'Trcvo were FOUR HUMRF7 - given a touch of the good old opera DESTROYED IX OXE NIGHT when the local talent vied days, with traveling companies In the preRats!JThi3 prcesd'Mi, by a half a sentation of such favorites 'as The Robin dozen or more etrong adjectives has Bohemian Girl, "Parsifal, been the main line of conversation Hood, and The Girl of the Golden of Thos. E. Thurman during the last West, at the Columbia theatre last two or three day;. Rats killed 402 night when, under, the direction of 'Professor Florence Jepperson the of his baby chlcksdu one night. Sometime this week Mr. Thur- music department of the Brigham man received 600 baby chicks from Young university presented the pretCalifornia. Next morning when he ty light opera, Priscilla." From the moment the beautiful went to the coop to feed them abofit 400 were missing. His first thoughts Plymouth Bay scene was revealed were that some one had stolen them until the final chorus the large auduring the night, but on looking dience was captivated, and round around the place he found 402 chicks after round of applause greeted the neatly laid out in straight rows in efforts of the performers at frequent Conclusive evidence intervals throughout the evening.. the cellar. No doubt it would be considered a pointed to rats as being guilty of the wholesale slaughter. The chick; broad statement To say that no comwere valued at about $12.50 per pany of amatures, and few professional performers, have ever aphundred. That an organized campaign to ex- peared to better advantage on the terminate the rat from our city local platform than did the Prisshould be inaugurated has been cilla company, but we believe that urged In tbe columns of the Post at such a statement would be within various times. Attention ' has been the confines of the' truth. - t called to the alarming , Increase of Hannah Packanls portrayal of by - rodents In emphasizing tbe need of the r. moral support of Provos business men in a campaign now being waged for recruits for battery C, Capt. James B. Tucker called attention to the value of that organization to Provo at the regular luncheon of the Commercial club at at the Hotel Roberts Wednesday with Ray Timmerman acting as chairman in the absence of President D. D. Sutton. At the close of the war there was an adverse sentiment toward anything that savored of militarism, aald Captain Tucker, "but I want to tell you gentlemen that that sentiment is not good Americanism. The National Guard js going to take place of a large, expensive standing army. Captain Tucker explained, and Provo Is fortunate in having the best unit in the entire state with a better drill attendance record than any other organization in the Western division. He stated that, in his opinion, every young man who is physically fit should Join the local organization and receive the benefits of the splendid training it offers. Captain , E. BROCKBANK ADDRESSES LOCAL CLUB ON LIFE OF GREAT AMERICAN . - The life and character of Theodore Roosevelt was the subject of an elo-- quent address delivered before the Rotary club at tbe weekly luncheon in the Hotel Roberts today by Attorney Isaac Brockbank. Mr. Brockbank touched on the great Americans life from various angles. He was typical of America because of his almost superhuman said Mr. Brockbank- He energy, was typical of America because be was a product of its highest Ideals and its native institutions." Mr. Brockbank then told of Mr Roosevelts sound borne and family life; his obedience to and prevention of law and order; bis morality and religion; bis loyallty, patriotism and service to bis country. Mr. Brockbank s address was declared by Rotarians to have been a masterpiece and they extended their thanks to their guest for bia able effort. - President H. G. Merrill sat in the presidential chair for tbe first time and In a few brief remarks thanked the members for tbe honor they had conferred upon him. ' Therff'-wa- s a good attendance at tbe luncheon. Tucker referred to the fact that Provo receives an annual these' rodents in our community and Priscilla, the pretty Pilgrim payroll of moFe than $1 2,MM) aside the great damage they inflict to maiden, was as artistic ss it was from the fact that the government property. Salt Lake City and Ogden beautiful. Her musical numbers were has an investment here of more than have awakened to the necessity of received with enthusiasm, and the $300,000 In equipment. The Captain organizing a systematic .extermina- cupld duet by her and Mr. Franklin declared that membership in the Business Houses tion campaign against the pest, but Madsen simply brought , the bouse guard does not mean that a young .Will Close thus faf no action hah been taken in down. Her solos throughout were man cannot get out after he has T. Mr. J. Prtfvo. The reason for this may be highly pleasing and her spoken lines 1 Joined If conditions arise that tend Fairer, Wed. that we fail to see the menace of the were recited with such ease and naCashier Provo Commercial and Savings Bank. to work a hardship on him in the tural expression that they appealed rat., matter of attending drills, etc. The baseball movement in Provo '. A few more experiences like that to everyone. On motion of Secretary Cunning- was For nearly a quarter of a century Joe, as his fellow Rotarians ham given impetus Wednesday even Mr. Madsens Bokiler love song, of Mr. Thurmond will undoubtedly carried it was the ing when the merchants of this city like to call him, has been one of the foremost builders of Provo's sense unanimously teach the whole community that the too, won for him much praise. of the meeting that the Com- voted In favor of closing unamiously Mrs. Packard was ably supported commercial rat is a real and alarming menace to movemercial club should The the Provo Commercial and Savings Bank, give enterprizes. tbelr places of business at 1 oclock Provo. by her brother Richard Condie, as which Institution he has ment its whole hearted support. each Wednesday throughout tbe basemanaged since 1898, has grown from the John Alden, whose rich tenor voice Mr. Cunningham read a communiNEW BOXOFFICE INSTALLED. every fit so well in the part assigned to class of a small country bank to one of our states most influential cation he had received from W.' H. ball season. atWhile practicallywaa merchant in the meeting The new boxoffice has just been him. H1b solo, Alas My Love Loves financial institutions. ,, of Salt Lake city with re- favor of , Hopkins early closing there were installed in the center of the Co- Not Me, was especially well done. to Aside income the excise taxes and his from in interests the bank Iff. Ivtrrer is president of gard some believed that a midafterlumbia theatre lobby, which gives an Ruth Partridge made a hit in the collected in state by the govern- noon who hour would give the closing artistic touch to the exterior of the role of "Barbara, a Mayflower bud, Farrer Brothers compahy, one of our citys leading dry goods ment, and this the amount of governand other engaged in business popular playhouse. and her rendition of Happy the houses ; and he is also' interested in .half dozen productive mines, ment expenditures in the state. It clerks an opportunity to give the local team Single Maid was one of the charm- ranches, cattle and other industrial enterprizes in this state. was shown that during the year of their support without Interfering . ing numbers of the evening. With all his interests none is of more importance than the 1920 the Income and excise taxes Uq anyfullgreat GIRLS DAY A extent with business, Elaine Christensen ss Resignah amount-collected 1 in 1920 A large majority, however, favm-aof Provo. To this end Joe is active in the Commercial tion, a middle-age- d spinster, fitted progress tbe final veto was taken It was unInto the ind filled FEATURE AT THE the Barn? period amounted to in favor of closing at ent fo; a bigger and better Prve. animous worthy though It were made lor her. ' 1 o'clock. Much of the life of the perform of amount With vast this money Balllf's anre upon George depended B.Y. U. TODAY portrayal a going oat of the state for federal of Hatebad Higgins, purposes over that which the govern- SCHOOL-CHILDRfanatical laugh finder and peddler. ment is expending here it was pointWe cannot imagine what else Mr. Girls Day was celebrated at tbe Balllf could have done to have ened out by Mr. Hopkins and those interested in the states development Brigham Young university today be- livened the play. He was a "perfect TO BE PRESENTED ginning with a program in College screaffl from his first appearance that the government should give 8. Mothers of instead May An 16, Day Programs Hall at 1 1 oclock.,. The opening until the end. As a comedian he tills May ing, Special federal aid in returning a greater To Be Given. excellent program has been arrang- - proportion , of that money to the prayer was by Miss Laurel Miner. the bill, for be has the right conIN BIO MUSICAL was the title of a solo state by exploiting our resources, etc. Laddie, of comedy. - ed. The speaker of the evening will exerMothers Day rendered by Mrs. Olive Hickman, an ception Appropriate be Prof aawgon y Cannon tbe Carl Christensen as William Brad' alumunus of the school. Miss Alice ford, governor of Plymouth left noth- clses will be rendered in the various g. Y, U. to be a fitting What promises Shopmen Ball Reynolds then announced that Lonise ing wanting. Celestia Johnson as Sunday schools and churches in the school work of the climax to public -- Will On Dastrup had won in the atory writPrudence" and Virginia Christensen next Sunday. Most of the Sun- -j tbe year is the musical entertainment Third Ward. ing contest, and Mrs. Algie Balllf as Faith completed the cast of city be given by the Provo high school schools are planning to present1 The Third Ward Sunday School Season tomusic Diamond read Miss Dastrnps story, following leading characters with exceptional adaybook of poems entitled A Tribute has arranged for a program in honor department under the afajle which sha was presented with a gold Prof. J. W. McAllister direction to each mother present,- to Mother ability. A next Mothers for Day Sunday. Los Salt The Lake and Miss ofElizabeth medal by Mrs. Elsie Chamberlain Angeles and Mathias Tanner, who played a Instead of the usual carnation. Evans, at tho of program songs. fitting consisting of this city have recently stake Carrol. The program was conducted minor tabernacle next Monday eva. part, made an ideal Squan-tMothers Day has been observed sentiments and responses will be shopmen a baseball and a club organized by a vocal selection by Mrs. Hannah a reformed Indian. at 8 oclock. School patrons aro exthroughout tbe United States for tendered. Packard. grand benefit ball is to be given in tended an invitation to the gnesta the performance was more than ten years. It was sug- will also be a special meeting Mozart the hall This afternoon at three oclock a oneAltogether saTuesday evening. of the music department at this that must have been highly as far back as 1908 and since en in tho evening an dan interesting May 10. It Is the desire of the shop- musical. reception was held in the Ladles tisfactory to Miss Jepperson and to that time it bas been enthusiastic- No admission will be is assured, program men to ' equip their team as soon as charged. ' gymnasium, at which refreshments tbe school she represents. An indi- ally celebrated. The observance of were served and entertainment furn- cation of the possible ss they declare thefr have was commended by a con-- ! Tbe program arranged is as folappreciation of her efa bunch of players who will make lows: ished. Tonight a dance will be held forts and These 'associated with her the day Bonneville Ward. . in 1913 and .In j resolution , gressional and the girls will take fuU charge. An excellent - program has been themselves known on the diamond was shown by some of the students 1913 the president Instructed Con- Orchestra. season. tbe present - Opening chorus, Spring. last night when little Tom Eastmond gress to annually proclaim Mothers Planned by the Bonneville Ward daring School for next Sunday carried great bouquets bf flowers to Day and requested that tbe Ameri-:un- y Ladies trio, (a) To a Wild Rose; Splendid Domestic . To her at the close of the first act. This can flag be displayed on all govern- - be rnln8- Appropriate numbers will Bicycle "Wanted, k Husband. (b) tendered ment buildings and private homes. given and tbe mothers present Vocal.t t morning Miss Jepperson was be with will Be U. carnations. presented Violin solo. Since then Congress bas passed an a reception at the B. Y. B. Y. Glee club. act designating the second Sunday Among others who were InstruCHURCH ACTIVITIES. In making this play so suc- in May as the national Mothers Day mental Saxophone quartet. Variety and originality is the key- cessful were Prof. .Franklin Madsen celebration. Puee "Little Boys quartet, Weet; note of the exhibition of domestic and the members of the chorus and , The committees working on tbe big Go Ask Pa, Pa. Community Church. art work on display at the B.' Y. U. tbe great orchestra which Miss JepA Mothers. Day service will be bicycle day celebration ' to take place Ward. Plano solo. Manavy One Is amazed upon entering the Glee club, Last Night, Bende- directed; Prof. T. Earl The Manavu Ward will give a conducted by the Community church here tomorrow have just completed room to note the beautiful array of personwho assisted with the staging; Mothers Day program Sunday eve- - Sunday morning. May 8th at 11:00 the program which is as follows: to Do. Else meer," Nothing colors. An appreciative mind might E. H. Eastmond, who painted nlng at 7:30. A special feature will oclock. Spring flowers will be used Saxapbone duet. First Event 10 oclock big pabe occupied for several honrs noting Prof.beautiful decorations and a special musical scenery and directed be an address by Prof. A.. N. Mer- the Chorus, June. bibest for decorated rade; the new designs, the pleasing color the prizes will be rendered Balllf, program Mrs. George Band. rill. eostumlng; second first Inharmonies and carefulness as to defloats, cycle $10.00; In 8:00 oclock at. tbe and evening assisted In th staging On Thursday, May 12, at 2 P. M. Kokomo six third tail shown in all of the articles on who pair In services who held will.be pairs the tires;, n special Sixth Ward. the krammar grades will give anstructed the dancers, and others Merhose from 'interest of tbe local Elks lodge. display. the publicity work. etc. The following program will be can tile company; fourth watch from other. As the exhibit represents tbe directed have heard of the splen- given Sixth Ward Sunday the The boys and girls have been who by Many Beckstead Jewelry company. work finished daring tbe spring did First Ward. School next Sunday: performance, but were unable working diligently tor a long time Second Event Three School term, the models, materials and col- to attend If The First Ward preliminary it for are Sunday asking last night, Opening exercised appropriate ors shown offer a study in the most races, the winners of which will take in preparation of these program and will not be possible for the school Mothers Day under the direction of will give an appropriate Mothers part in the main event In tbe after- aro anxious that all parent be prefavored styles of the season. at morning sent to hear what has been accomProvo s return engagement Peter M. Jensen, Including concert Day program Sunday room Dresses of all kinds are in evi- to give 10:30. The assembly will be noon. season ends. and recitation by tbe school. tbe plished in the music classes during before two o'clock At races the girts begin tbe dence, ranging from neat house Intermediate class. decorated with potted plants and and First by past year. .Song, many splendid prizes are being dresses to dainty gingham frocks and Latter-Da- y Presentation to alf mothers pre- flowers. A framework of foliage offered Tbe following program will be to winners of various the Several over will be tbe with charming evening gowns. to arranged pulpit sent of the booklet. "A Tribute given in the afternoon: events local eastern and firms. by shadMn the word center. Mother the fluffy organdy frocks in pastel Mother." Died Opening chorus, "Apple Blossoms. Age es with hats to match are particularAltogether tbe day's activities proEach mother present will be preSolo. Miss Wilma Linton. First Grade The Daisy, , Lady J Binew to mises set a for standard ht a little book of poems ly pleasing. Seventy-Eigby tbe Second Inter- sented with Recitation, Violets. Bug, in Provo. The millinery, work Is a credit to entitled, A Tribute to Mother. Tbe cycle Day Second Grade Daisy Buds, Tbe mediate class. Ihe department showing many new will be rendered: and program following Primary SPECIAL FEATURES Frogs, Tbe Dandelion. Song, Kindergarten Edmond M, Dugdale. 78 years of nd artistic effects. Opening exercises in harmony Third Grade Elves and in th Bonne- classes. . AT UNION MEETING One is disposed to linger near the age died at his home direcMothers with under the - -Day Reading, by Anna Peay. sen.- Hlggedy, Piggledy; Lullaby. ward Wednesday night of a " ' ' f. ville babies' earner, where dainty tionRobtnson."--"Edith Christen Fourth Grade Trip to tbe Moon, Motherhood will be the theme for diseases incident to - Solo,-by ! Violin Cbss. Prof. solo. Wilde. John to Mother, by A In Tribute wearing apparel delight 'the complication-In the Relief Society Algerian Lullaby, Old English old age. Mr. Dugdale was born A Tribute to Mother," Mrs. Jnex discussion hearts of all who see them. The Swing, Section next Sunday at ! .1 Allen. The needlework also deserves Mortimer. Kfaight ' ..a IMM f The 8 oclock program is as fol- union meeting. members the Sentiments of mention. Originality in this line, as by to owr , Responce, by a mother. various classes will be read at the theArtlatlo featuresbe in keeping with I. oth. Hum. b.a bm Utoh. doon Scout Fifth Grade Bong by the school. Mo OTTl.il h Katrina, Boy will Included in subject the close of the session. Benediction. .nrour.ged, Tho .tudenta h.T. not wno wun i (boys). Dream Peddler, Spring Time The class work will consist of ex- program. only been taught to make their own he married Emily Wells, . him Pea. . ercises appropriate for the occasion. designs but to know good designs the follow lrFer!e James? Edmond . Thirty-on- e cent of the total Sixth Grade Butterfly Beorgantaea oinren. per (girla). when they seo them. ' Elder S. 8. Holm, pastor Morning number of employes of the British .The Blackbird, Blacksmith, this city. a Arthur end M. St. Church. A Mary's Episcopal spe special program oii are women. Seventh Grade Girls Andelusla, be,d ,n Bervlc at 10:30. Funeral services No. 6d West Second North. Rev. government dal feature, showing an array of house In honor of Mothers Day will beNearly 8,000 of the 10.800 mem- - "Roll On, Silver Moon." meeting rector. Sunday bers of tbe Diamond Worker Union j Seventh Grade Boys A very inter- Wm. F. Bulkley, dresses and blouses In the rainbow .the Gpod Ship-l- a o'clock. The body may given at this session. - School at 10:00 A. M., holy colors. Saturday Amsterdam are idle. Pull residence estlng program Is assured. Away. mite; tbs at family and sermon at 11:00 A. M. " The women of Provo will find It be Several thousand show workers Preaching ' In theA evening at In8 Eight Grade Girls (a) Opening day of , Davis of Fell worth their time to Visit this from . 11 to. 1 o'clockonthe Strangers are cordially invited. in St. Louis have agreed to work 48 chorus, Swallow; (b) Welcome n Church. Catholic are Mo. All . Plendld exhibit. It is open to the th cordially I Fly to the South- hours instead of 44 each week. are dependence, Home; (c) Teterans r . .. TD Corner First North and First East. Bullitt f rn Itail jnuiait in ttwh mnrnini iA - land. Mass Rev, J. Q. Delalre. pastor. Some coal miners In South Wales Grade Boys Army, every Sondyat 10:30," Catechism are being paid as high as $6,000 al Eight Pioneer Ward. numbers, girls and boys nosing 3 Oloclx In order lhat than a class 10:00 will at and bive while later Ward also Saturday will Sunday ear, wages amounting from. Little Mother of Mine; Tbe Pioneer Sure a Jo a ' Joon, lay 11, The rooms funeral the attend eve2 oclock. to may at9:30 i $3,500 $4,000 are fairly common. Little Bit of Heaven. they Mothers Day program Sunday open next Sunday from 1 until nd from 3:30 until 6, at Oclock from-Uta- ' nov-ew.- Rntnnt-JsliihajnnHUl- Hr EN ChurcK' Activities' j Players Cut Swath This r .... o, glv-gest- ed - Day Big Event - Art Exhibit At University Is Outlook Par-do- e, Wood-Clifto- Faithful Saint at of k Choo-Cho- o, Sboe-maker- s, er artic-lee-,o- -- -- Nurs-Teache- !. i ---- . .. Wb? L.. --- --- . 1 ommunion I - rs elaW.fltiT |