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I Mrs. Borgliim to
j^ddress D. A. R. Meet
HB' rs. Gutzon Borgiun:. n.fc of the
sculptor, and a member of the
pLady Washington chapter of New
|j York City, is to be a guest of the
II Valley Daughters of the American
Revolution at their luuchcon V\ cd
icsday o( this week. The meeting
is to b® held at the home of Mrs.
Walter Weaver, of Donna, with Mes
dames John Richards, Raymond
Mills, W. A. Wright and Miss Jen
nie Red fie Id as joint hostesses.
Mrs. Borglum is to address the
chapter on the subject of ••Women
Then and Now.” Another distin
guished guest for the occasion is to
o® Miss Helen Sheldon, a -well
<nown harpist, who will present
numbers on her special instrument.
\nother interesting feature i prom
ised for the meeting by Mrs. H. A.
.shannon, who is the owner of a Ici
er in the writing of George Wa-h
ngton, which she will exh bit at the
uneheon.
Other numbers on the program
include special music by Bliss Clara
White, a minuet and a colonial
dance. •
• * •
MacDowell Subject
Of Club Lesson
. An unusually interesting meeting
of the Self Culture club was held
-.he past week, when the club was
ontertained by Mr*. J. K. Bull, at
be home of Mr*. C. C. Stewart.
The outstanding feature of the
day was the presence of Mrs. It. E.
juchanan of Fort Worth, parlia
mentarian of the state federation of
/vomen’a club* who addressed the
women on the value of parlia
mentary law.
Mrs. Milton West, leader for the
Mr presented the lesson on Mac
v Jell, the American composer,
method of delineating the char
afref of the subject by instance* j
from childhood through his life
proving very interesting. She also
read a personal letter written her
-y Mrs. MacDowell, giving the plan
.'or th® Peterborough colony.
In connection with her discus- j
*u»sion of the composer. Mrs. West |
slayed “At An Old Try sting P'are.” I
from his “Woodland Sketches,” and j
Miss Katherine Worley, aceompan
•d by Mrs. West, sang hi* “To a i
Yild Rose.” Little Arnetta Stew
rt played a selection from Mac
iiowell’s compositions
Guest* for the afternoon, besides
fr*. Buchanan, including Mcsdamc*
L. Parker. lingo M»1de. F. E. Mor
s. and Mrs. Mary Taylor.
The house was pay for the occa
sion with a profusion of gorgeoous }
red ro*es, and the valentine motif j
appeared everywhere. A refresh
ment course was served following
the lesson.
• • •
P.-T. A. to Beautify
.School Grounds
The West Rrownsville Parent-I
Teacher*’ a*sociation hcM their rrg
»lar monthlv meeting at the school !
Thursday afternoon. A short pro
gram was presented by pupil* of j
bo school, including songs, a play- )
et and group song* by the Spanish
*neaking pupils directed by Miss j
Veil Rutledge; “How Betsy Ros« |
Made the Flag.” another playlet by i
Ernest Fernandes and Doris Porter,
of Mis* Kirke’s English sneaking
aection; and a playlet. “School
mate*,” given by the fifth grade.
The program was followed by a ‘
short business session, devoted
chiefly to routine. A committee,
composed of Mesdaines M. N. French,
O. V. Lawrence and H. M. Wood
was appointed to take charge of the
beautification of the school
grounds.
Mrs. Russell’s and Miss Kirke’s
rooms tied for the attendance prise,
a book.
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Presbyterians
Complete Luke
The Women's auxiliary of the
Presbyterian rhurch met in circles
Monday afternoon for their regular
study lesson, at which they com
pleted their study of the Book of
Luke.
Circle number one. with thirteen
members present, met at the home
of Mrs. Chsuncey Reid. Mrs. Rob
ert Ernst led the devotional, sod
Mrs. Hartman the lesson. Mrs. W.
O. Weller led th® devotional for
rircl® number two, which met with
Mrs. Henry M. Woodin. Mrs. Hooks
conducted the lesson. Twenty at
tended the meeting. Circle number
three, with fourteen present. m®t
with Mrs. Clyde Tandy. Mrs. Cleve
Tandy led the devotional, and Mrs.
Geo. M. Smith th* lesson.
After th* lesson each circle en
joyed a social hour, during which
the respective hostesses served re
freshments.
• • •
National Official
To Visit Federation
Miss Ruth Rich, of New York, na
tional field secretary of Business
and Professional Women’s clubs, is
to be guest of honor at the quarter*
ly banquet of the Valley Federation
of Business and Professional Wom
en's clubs to be held in Edinburg
Thursday evening, according to an
announcement at the regular busi
ness meeting of the local organiza
tion, Tuesday. AM members were
urged to attend the banquet, as this
is the first time the Valley federa
tion has had a national officer as
their guest, and it is the aim to
have a full attendance at the ban
quet. Miss Rich is to be in the
Valley Thursday and Friday as the
guest of the federation.
During the session a resolution en
dorsing the Brownsville port project
was unanimously adopted. A report
on the card party given recently at
the Valley bonded warehouse was
submitted by Mrs. Alberta Kirby,
chairman of the ways and means
committee.
Seventeen members of the club
received their emblem pins, and be
fore distributing them Miss Julia
O’Brien made a short talk explain
ing the symbols and emphasizing the
importance of wearing them at all
time*.
Miss O’Brien, who is a state vice
president, announced that she would
be in Austin Feb. 23 and 21 attend
ing a state board meeting, and also
the second district conference.
Plans arc now being worked out
by the committee for the observance
of National Business Women’s week
by the local club.
• • •
Mardi Club With
Mrs. Williams
M^s. C. H. Williams entertained
th* Bardi bridge club this week, only
club members attending. A Mexi
can luncheon was enjoyed by the
guests. Mrs. Frank Brown is to be
the next hostess.
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Shoes
Distinctive —
Outstanding —
.are the Spring Sport Frocks
The time of the year when one’s thoughts turn to
the out-of-doors is here .. . and the clothes to wear
for the outdoor occasions are at Libby’s.
The coloring and styles are so un
usual .and smart.
Priced $10 to $39.50
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Eirluaive Ladies’ Apparel s
1244 Elizabeth — Brownsville |
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Legion Auxiliary
Membership Drive
At the business meeting and
election of olticeis for the Ameri
can Legion auxiliary held Thurs
day evening at the legion hall, Mrs.
Katherine Hamilton was chosen to
head the organization for the com
g year, succeeding Mrs. Ben C.
Clark. Other officers ar» Mrs. K.
'. Morris, Jr., vice president; Mrs.
Lula George, secretary; Mrs. W. O.
i Washington, treasurer, and Mrs.
Ben C. Clark, publicity.
Reports for the year's work were
also heard, showing progress made
in the equipment of the playground
for children of tubercular soldiers
at Kerrville, which has been the
especial project for the past year.
The report showed that there are
now 200 children at the hospital,
and the auxiliary has equipped and
now maintains a clinic at the play
ground where the children and moth
ers may be examined and receive
proper attention. Those showing
signs of tuberculosis are given par
ticular treatment, .the nurse sup
plying proper food and supervising
the diet. A loan chest is also main
tain, including bedclothes, layettes
and supplies of all kinds. The main
tenance of this clinic is a large part
of the work of the local auxiliary.
A nurse for the clinic is supplied
by the state board.
Letters were also read from the
disabled soldiers to whom the local
auxiliary sent boxes at Christmas
time. Another phase of the work
was also brought out in reports in
regard to attentions for the two ex
service men in out-of-state hospital*.
The state convention report give*
a total of 600 Texas men in out-of
state hospitals. Of these, two are
assigned each auxiliary in the state
for especial remembrance. Sam
McClanahan, of the army, and Mor
ris B. Myers, navy, both in Wash
ington, who were assigned to the
Brownsville chapter, have been sent
boxes.
Following the report of activities,
the report of Mrs. Washington,
treasurer, showed that the auxiliary
had expended $314.19 during the past
year.
Plans for a membership drive to
be held in the immediate future
wera discussed. Present members
hope to enlist all the wives, moth
ers and sisters of ex-soldiers in the
the auxiliary work, and Mrs. Wash
ington and Mrs. Clark extended an
invitation to all of them to join the
organization.
At the close of the session Mrs.
Morris, on behalf of the auxiliary,
presented Mrs. Clark, retiring presi
dent. with a gold-plated emblem in
token of their appreciation of oer
services.
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Hospital Receives
Sewing Machine
The sisters at the Mercy hospital
are now the possessors of a new
model Singer sewing machine, which
fills a long felt want. The purchase
of the machine was authorised at
the meeting of the auxiliary on Feh.
9. and the machine w-a* delivered
Friday. The sisters wish to express
their gratitude not only to the aux
iliary, but also to th«* Singer com
pany. which donated its commission
on the machine.
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Church Societies
Have Prayer Day
Church societies of the city unit
ed Friday in the observance of the
“World Day of Prayer." with serv
ices held at the Presbyterian church.
The observance was sponsored by
the church federation, with Mrs. J.
K. Bull as general chairman on ar
rangements.
The World Day of Prayer has be
come an annual affair, w-ith all
Protestant denominations participat
ing in its observance. The general
subject of the program was “That
I hey All May be One."
The meeting opened at 10 a. m.
Mrs. Bull gave a brief talk, explain
ing the origin and meaning of the
civice, after which the Baptist
Missionary society took charge of the
program. Mrs. Ben C. Clark, presi
dent, read a poem on the subject of
prayer, and was followed by Mr*. S.
C. Tucker, who made a short talk on
the same topic. The Baptist hour
closed with a prayer by Rev. E. W.
Marshall.
From 11 to 12 the women of the
Christian church conducted the serv
.if. with Mrs. J. I. George as leader.
Mrs. J. H. Matthews read a vary
beautiful “In Memoriam" to Mrs. C.
F. Hurst. Mrs. Truesdell, a visitor
in the city, gave a reading, and Dr.
3. K. Hallam talked.
Intermission for lunch occupied
the time from 12 to 1:30, when about
>0 women weer served. Luncheon
arrangements were cared for by a
committee composed of Mesdames
.Mark French, George White, G. S.
Stell, E. L. Hockaday, W. T. Harvey
and Sherwood Bishop.
After the lunch hour the Episco
palians. with Mrs. White as lehder,
were in charge. The topic for their
hour, “One in Purpose,” was dis
cussed by Rev. R. O. Mackintosh.
Methodists had as their topic, “One
in Service.” Mrs. Willie A. George
led the discussion, assisted by Rev.
J. E. Lovett. Mrs. E. T. Pierce and
Mrs. C. P. Lay, favored the audience
with vocal solos.
Presbyterians took over the last
hour on the program. Mrs. H. P.
Seago leading. Mrs. Nevins render
ed an organ solo, while Miss Alice
Paxton sang. Mrs. E. W. Grosenbarfc
cr led the devotional. Rev. F.. P
Pay talked on the topic, “One in
Consecration."
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Learners Studv
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Colonial Dress
Learners club met Tuesday r h
Mrs. Mae Brutchc at the home o
Mrs. Ja*. Rrowne. with a program
on the fashions of the Colonial pe
riod.
The members answered roll call
with a description of the oldest dress
they had seen or heard described.
Mi's Sue Meore read the laws of
the Colonial period regulating dre**.
Mrs. Geo. Smith depicted the styles
of New England, especially the
Quakers. Mrs. Henrietta Signor in
a paper described the materials and
modes of dress in the south and Mrs.
Harbert Davenport read excerpts
from Nathaniel Ward on the friv
olities of fashion.
Mr*. John David of Corsicana and
Mr*. R. E. Buchanan of Ft. Worth
were guests of the afternoon.
Gl'ILD EGG SALE
The Ladies' of the Episcopal :
Chure are *now taking orders for
Easter eggs. Mrs. Louis Brulay, |
chairman. Thonc 119.—adv. G.
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Calendar For The Week
Monday
The Womans auxiliary of the Presbyterian church
will have a study meeting at the church, 3:30 p. m.
The Altar society of the Sacred Heart church will
have a social meeting with Mrs. Louis Bauer at her home
on the Military highway, 3:30 p. m.
Methodist missionary society meets in circles, as
follows: number one with Mrs. Sterling; number two
with Mrs. G. E. Easterly; number three with Mrs. Dan
Neal; the Young Matrons’ circles with Mrs. S. C.
Graham, Mrs. A. Griffith assisting.
Hope chapter, 124, Order of the Eastern Star, will
have their regular monthly business meeting at the Ma
sonic Temple, 7:30 p. m., followed by initiation and a
social hour. Mrs. Lee B. St.ell. secretary.
No meeting of the Baptist society, because of the
church services.
Woman’s Guild, church of the.Advent, Episcopal,
will have regular meeting at the parish house. 3:00 p. m.
The general circle of the Ladies’ Aid of the Chris
tian church will meet in the church parlors. 3 p. m.
Tuesday
Hi-Lo with Mrs. Robert Ernst.
Mardi with Mrs. F'rank Brown.
Learners with Mrs. J. L. Wortman, 3:30 p. m.
Wednesday
Thomas Barlow chapter, D. A. R. to have luncheon
at the home of Mrs. Walter Weaver, Donna.
Self Culture meets with Mrs. H. L. Yates.
Wednesday club with Mrs. Burt Hinklev, Jr.
Thursday
Magruder-F'ord chapter, U. D. C. at the Althea,
10 a. m.
El Jardin Bridge club with Mrs. Nelle B. Kee.
Incarnate Word P.-T. A. at the convent, 3:30 p. m.
Civic League at the Chamber of Commerce, 3 p. m.
Valley federation, Business and Professional Wo
men’s clubs, banquet at Edinburg.
El Jardin Progress club with Mrs. Geo. Taylor,
2:30 p. m.
Friday
Church federation at the Baptist church, 3:30 p. m.
Friday Bridge
Has Guests
The Friday bridge club met with
Mrs. Harbert Davenport for their
regular session this week. Guests
forthe afternoon were Mesdamcs G.
W. Gotke. Hilliard Smith. Robin
Pate, and J. S. Spikes. Mrs. J. L.
Rcntfro was winner of high prize,
and Mrs. Spikes second.
Mrs. Davenport served a delicious
course consisting of strawberries,
whipped cream, hot rolls and cot
fce.
• • •
Pioneer Club
Women Talk
Many interesting reminiscences of
the early days of organized club
work in Brownsville were brought
out in the impromptu talks made
by pioneer club women of the city at
the luncheon given by the city fed
eration of women's clubs at the El
Jardin Thursday of last week, hon
oring Mr* R. E. Buchanan, of Fort
Worth, parliamentarian of the state
federation.
After the singing of “Texas. Our
Texas." Mrs. J. K. Bull invoked the
blessing. Mrs. V. L. Conrad, city
j federation president, acted as toast
mistress, presented Mrs. Volney
Taylor as a past city federation
president, and future Fifth District
president, firing the opening gun In
the Valley for Mr*. Taylor's candi
dacy.
Mrs. Taylor paid tribute to the
honor guest, recalling the services
she has rendered to club women
the state. Mr*. Geo. M. Smith,
speaking next, named Mr*. Jesse O.
Wheeler as the club woman who has
done the most for the Valley. Mrs.
Wheeler responded by saying that
| she had devoted her life to the
Brownsville Herald and what it
stands for, and expressed pride in
i the progres it has made and is mak
I ing.
Mrs. John Closner, a lifetime
resident of the Valley, gave a hu
morous und interesting account of
life in the Valley years ago, describ
ing a sugar plantation and mill own
ed by Mr. Closner in Hidalgo county,
and how the cane took first prize
at the World’s Fair in 1901.
Mrs. J. K. Bull said she made has
maiden club speech in 1914, at a
luncheon given at the Miller hotel
during Mrs. Buchanan’s first visit to
i the Valley.
Mrs. J. W. David, who is here as
the guest of her niece. Mrs. C. W
\ Colgin. claimed the privilege of a
I pioneer, as her husband bought
property here twenty years ago, and
she has been coming here annually
since. Mrs. H. L. Yates, Mrs. F.d
Howard and Miss Florence Bell all
responded cleverly to the call for
an impromptu talk.
Mrs. Harbert Davenport welcomed
. the guest of honor in behalf of the
parents and teachers of south
Texas, and mentioned the fact that
though Brownsville is young in the
work of the federated clubs, that
there are now in the local clubs
only six or seven women who were
at the organization meeting of the
federation in 1914. and w-ho have
done continuous work since.
Miss Julia O’Brien, who was intro
Spring Straws
Choicest Modes
Now at Gimble’s
• A wonderful assotrment of the very newest
creations in Spring millinery awaits you
here. Each model represents a favored
type for Spring and has been carefully se
lected to appeal to the most exacting and in
dividual preference.
New shapes—new colors—new trimmings.
Be sure to view this exhibit and select, a
new hat for Spring wear from tVi«.se new
season favorites.
GIMBLE’S
1205 Washington — Brownsville
debted for railroad building and
to whom the Valley is so deeply in
debted for railroa dbuildmg and
harbor work, declared that she had
devoted her time and energies to
the promotion of the deep water
project here. Mrs. Henrietta Sig
nor, when asked to talk, taid that
all she had done was to secure
flowers and endeavor to make a
-lovely setting for the affair.
Mrs. I). P. Gay, Jr., told of the
firat suffrago meeting, held in the
old chamber of commerce building,
in the days when it required so
much courage to attend such a meet
ing that very few were present.
Mrs. Willie A. George then intro
duced the honor guest as having
been her personal and club friend
for a quarter of a century.
Mrs. Buchanan made a very im
pressive talk on ‘‘Why Stop Learn
ing?- She complimented the Val
ley and said that it is fast becom
ing the mid-winter vacation play
ground of the South, and suggest
ed that the club women cooperate
with the chamber of commerce in
entertaining the wives of convention
members who from time to time
visit the city, especially in driving
them around to see the Valley.
Mrs. Volney Taylor presented Mrs.
Buchanan with a sheaf of pink roses
at the close of her talk, and extend
ed to her and the others present
an invitation to be present in Har
! lingen when the fifth Hivtrict fed
eration meets there in May.
• • •
Coining, Going-.
Of Local People
John Closner spent several days
during the past week in McAllen and
Edinburg on business, returning
Friday.
Dr. and Mrs. J. L. Hentfro have
returned from a four weeks’ stay in
New York.
Mrs. Russell Mclhesney has just
returned from Mexico City, where
she has been for about a month as
the guest of her daughter, Mrs.
Thomas Miller. Mr. Me* hesney has
also recently returned from the east.
He was accompanied by his niece.
Mrs. Jackson Schultz, of Ridgeway,
Pa., who will rema n here as the
guest of the McChesncys for some
time.
Mrs. Antoinette Harwood, of Gon
zales. is here visiting Mrs. Wallace
I Harwood.#
Mrs. J. S. Ford is in Houston visit
| ing her sister. She expects to be
away about a month.
Mrs. C. Khouri and son. Henry.
| have just arrived to spend several
month* with Mrs. Khouri's daugh
, ter. Mrs. T. Aziz. Mrs. Khouri’s
horn* is in Cranford, New Jersey.
SAN BENITO
MRS. BELL HOSTESS
Last week Mrs. J. E. Bell was
hostess at a pleasant meeting of the
; Wednesday Night Bridge club at her
home. During the games of the
evening. Mrs. 1. V. Jolly. Jr., and
j Glen Crigler were successful and
I received the high score trophies. In
t the late evening an appetizing plate
luncheon was served. At the next
meeting or the cltih Mr*. Chailes
Bowie r;ll be hostess.
• • •
PIONEER BRIDGE
Clusters of roses and zinnias gave
a pretty springtime effect to the
j home of Mrs. J. H. Koontx when she
entertained for members of the Pio
neer Bridge club and one guest. Mrs.
R. J. East. Mr*. Flojd Worth held
high score when the games ended and
was awarded the success trophy. At
the next meeting of the cluj> Mrs.
John T. Lomax will *>« hostess.
• • •
MRS WILCOX ENTERTAINS
Thursday afternoon place cards
and other table appointments gave
pretty representation to the Valen
tine theme when Mrs. J. T. W ilcox
entertained the Two Table Bridge
club with luncheon at the Stonewall
Jackson hotel. Colonial ladies in
miniature, holding hearts marked the
places. The home of the hostess,
where the members assembled for
the games of the afternoon. was
overflowing with gorgeous red roses.
The red color and emblems sugges
tive of St. Valentin's day were noted
in accessories for the games. During
the afternoon Mrs. Davis Wade was
successful and was rewarded with a
handsome prize. Thr entire member
ship of the club enjoyed the affair.
Miss Mary Work will he hostess at
the next meeting to be held Feb. 21.
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VALENTINE HOSTESS
Misses Rosabelle Robinson and
Dorothy Smiley entertained a group
of friends Thursday night, February
7, at the home of Mrs. Roy E. Clark
tn Valencia Park where a Valentine
setting had been prepared for the oc
casion. Guests present at the affair
included Misses Sybil Goates, Myrtle
Cook, Mary Esther Bilbro, Pauline
Clark, Margaret Johnston. Dclphia
Myers, and Lum Sims. Neil Karstct
ter, llobard Mead, Marshall Bex,
Wesley Moses and Ray Watson.
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MORNING BRIDGE CLl B
When Mrs. Guy Cornett entertain
ed members of the Thursday Morn
ing Bridge club at her home vali-col
ored sweet peas in pastel shades
gave distinctive charm to the rooms.
During the games of the morning,
Mrs. J. Dunn was successful and re
ceived a lovely linen towel ornament
ed with Italian eutwork. A two
course luncheon was served when
playing had ended. At the next
meeting Mrs. S. H. Crews will enter
tain.
RECEPTION
An interesting affair of the season
was the reception given Friday aft
ernoon by Mrs. Ned C. Rigs bee, Mrs.
Frank Grimsell, Miss Helen Lee
Brooks and Mrs. E. M. Huff at the
latter's country homo on South Re
saca Drive. Arriving guests were
greeted at the doorway by Mr*. W.
F. Heath and Mrs. Robert Alexander.
Receiving the guests before the
fireplace with its mantel adornment
of gorgeous red roses and tall red
candles in candelabra of carved wood
were the four hostesses. Other clus
ters of long stemmed roses and
groupings of the scarlet tapers in
the living room reflected the Val
entine motif favored for the after
noon. Assisting in the living room
were Mrs. C. P. Cowgill, Mrs. W. W.
llousew right, Mrs. Floyd Worth, Mrs.
I.. R. Wasson, Mrs. T. J. Yoe. Mrs.
C. E. Burke. Mrs. Bruce Gentry.
Mrs. Paul Cottrell and Miss Vera
Moyer.
Candelabra of bras sheld the tap
ers in the dining room whirh glowed
from buffet and table. A single red
candle burning in a sal am on tha
buffet was an object of eapecial in
terest. Red roses posed over a cover
of exquisite lace between coffee urns
of silver and brass formed the table
centerpiece.
Ccffec was poured during the aft
ernoon by Mrs. J. L. Nosier, Mrs. C.
M. Cash, Mrs. N. i». Monger and Mrs.
C. 3. i'ug.lcy. Dainty confections in
Valentine colors and heart-shaped
. andwiches were parsed to the guests.
Assisting in the dining room were
Mrs. B. A. Bellinger, Mrs. Guy Cor
nett. Miss Mary Work. Mrs. J. E.
Shatcr, Mrs. C. B. Chase and Mrs.
frank Luddcn.
Included among the large numbers
of guests who called during the aft
ernoon were visitors from Harlingen,
la Kerin, Donna, Brownsville. Wes
laco, McAllen and Mercedes.
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DINNER PARTY
. Monday night Mrs. Davis Wade and
Mrs. Janies W ilcox were joint host
esses when they entertained with a
dinner party at Sobre las Ola*. Red
carnations marked the place for
fifty-six guests. The guests assem
bled at the home of Mrs. W ade where
dancing was enjoyed until a late
hour after the dinner of Mexican
foods.
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BRIDAL SHOWER
At a bridal shower of distinctive
• harm Miss Gwen Hunt, bride-elect,
was honoree Feb. 8, given by Mrs.
«• F. Bohncr at her home on North
Sam Houston boulevard. Colors of
pink and green were prettily dis
played in decorations for the event.
Pink carnations and fern gave ef
Icctive floral adornment. One of the
outstanding feature* of the after
noon was a mock wedding. The center
of interest was innumerable dainty
gifts for the bride, forming a huge
pile on a large table. The favored
pink and green theme was noted in
the dainty luncheon course which
war later enjoyed.
The guests included Mcadames W\
[’■ Hinkly, 11. J. kuontx, McMurry
Richer, Jaine* Landrum, Jan.es Swce
ney, F.. 1.. Barmore, VV. J. Vinvant,
John Bowie. Guy Cornett. Knox
Tippit, James llowie,
J . r. I.yle. (1. G. Henson. I.eigh Stan
ley, C. L. W underman. D. VV. fott, E.
E. Ogden, Bernie Goolsb). H. J,
Hinkly, R. J. Fa-t. S. S. Dodd*. L. R.
Mayer, C. M. Cash. Ted Bm*h. E. B.
We.Is, S. II Crews. Robert Alexan
c?rr. John \. ('lark. Cwrfc Toolstn,
H. C. I a* ton. C. J. T^eslie. A. P. Shu
pere. II. K. MrKaadden. Davis Wade.
J. I. W ilcox. Frank Hinkly. De Groot
of Brownsville. Sam L. Foster of Har
lingen. Charles MarCue of Chicago
and K. P. Hunt of Dallas, mother of
the bridc-elect.
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Gl'ESTS HONORED
One of the interesting events that
have marked the stay in San Benito
of Mr. and Mrs. Will Ferguson of St,
Louis was the dinner party given
Monday evening at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. W. E. Thomas. Mr. and
Mrs. Ferguson are guests of Mr. and
Mrs. John T. Lomax. Va.entine fav
ors were used and the seasonal
i theme was interestingly developed in
decoration* of red and green.
Game* of bridge were enjoyed fol
lowing the dinner with Mr*. S. S.
Dodd* and E. B. Wells holding high
scor- at the close. Each received a
suitable trophy and Mrs. Ferguson
was also presented a gift. Those pres
ent were Messrs, and Mesdames S. S.
Dodds. E. B. W>11*. J. T. Lomax, C.
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6arlu Spring Exhibit
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at the Floor of Fashion...
DELIGHTFULLY
NEW FROCKS
of Spring Smartness
A complete showing of dresses and frocks for Spring
time—refreshingly new, they reveal every authentic
style for street, dress and sport wear. Smart Fabrics,
patterns and colors of the new season fashioned by
expert stylists into garments of exquisite loveliness—
pleats, tiers and tucks vie with smart long sleeves and
new necklines to make these new spring dresses un
usually smart, and attractive.
Spring Millinery
Shapes are varied—colors follow the new seasons'
dictate, but the underlying fashion feature of millin
ery is the way of the brim and the trimming. From
a large collection of new spring models, one is sure In
find the style individually becoming.
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Printzess Coats of Style ...
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