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l,#»****#**>*#***l>******#******»»»»»W»»>i*>««i»»*«#**###**«*W ■ mi I! I'' EDINBURG As “in days of old, when knights Were bold,” knights and ladies of the court gathered on the village green to witness the crowning of Her Majesty. Catherine of the House of Montgomery, Queen of the May, on t«* afternoon of Saturday, May 11. at sundown. The large fan backed thrones were lntehlaced with pink roses and placed upon a dais p gainst z background of palm leaves. Music by the high school band her alded the approach of the court. A herald, dressed in a costume of deep purple and gold, announced the apporach of the members of the court. The knights wore suits of ar mour and carried shields decorated with the English coat of arms, and lances, and their ladles wore grace • ful medieval roses in harmonising colors. Harris Martin, acting as master of ceremonies, announced the members of the royal party. Lady Kathleen of the House of Wright, lady in waiting to the queen, entered first. She was gowned in a grateful yellow georgette evening gown, wth an uneven hem line, and trimmed with cream lace. She car ried a gold staff tied with a dainty bow of gold tulle. The second lad} in waiting. Lady Frances, of the House of Tuell, wore a dainty green organdy bouffant frock with rose accessories, and carried a green staff tied with rose tulle. Lady Evelyn of the House of Crisp, was gowned In a beautiful frock of apricot taf feta, with an uneven hem line. The bouffant skirt was lined with pale green, and Lady Evelyn carried a gold staff tied with gold tulle, which repeated the color of her accessories. When the ladies In waiting had taken their stations about the throne, the Duke and Duchess of the sophomore class were an nounced. Her grace. Velma, of the House of Farr, wore a frock of yel low taffeta and carried an arm bou quet of cream roses. She entered with His grace, Hunley, of the House of Slaughter. The duchess of the freshman class, her grace. Lillies of the House of Mittlemler, and His Grace. Williams of the House of Southwell, duke of the freshman class, entered next. 8he wore a lavender taffeta gown wth acces sories in pale yellow and carried cream roses in an arm bouquet. Her Grace, Laura Lou. of the House of Bryan, duchess of the Junior class, wearing pink taffeta and carrying an arm bouquet of pink roses, en tered with his grace, Edward, of the House of Brown, K. duke of the Junior clan. Her Grace, Claire Belle, of the House of Hollman, charming duchess of the senior class, and His Grace. Felix of the House of McDonal, duke of the sen ior class, joined the party about the throne. Lady Claire Belle wore a graceful frock of pink tulle and carried an arm bouquet of pink rose buds. The entrance of Stella Bal lenger as the court Jester, created merriment through the crowd. She wove a gay patchwork suit and col onial cap. A small page dressed in purple and gold proceeded His Majesty. King Thomas, of the House of Handley. He wore a rich purple mantle tied at the shoulders with gold cord. When he was seated, a second page entered, preceding the queen's party. They were led by Martha Louise and Mary Frances Epperson, dressed in little pink frocks and carrying fluffy white sat in pillows. Cam Hill, Jr., dressed in white, carried the crown on a white pillow and followed the pillow bearers. The dainty little flower girls. Janes Mcllhenny. Rose Marla Tinkler. Jutslne Miller, and Dorothy Belle Tavss. dressed in tulle frocks, in pastel shades, and carrying small baskets tied with pale blue bows, scattered rose petals in the path of the queen. Her Majesty. Queen Catherine, wore a regal costume of 11 ■ -- --y—■ »#»»»»»#########»### # # 44 4 cloth of gold wth over-drapes of rose tulle and gold lace. The bodice was heavily embroidered with se quins, pearls and rose crystals. Her train was made of roee crepe over cloth of gold and was embroidered with the same Jewels. A large bou quet of rose-red georgette poppies completed the embroidery of the train. Her train bearers were Marcle Pederson. Juliette Hyden. ahd Janet Cramer and they wore tulle frocks in pastel shades. While the mem bers of the court bowed in homage to their sovereign, she ascended the dais before the throne and was crowned. Her crown was a dainty cap of silver mesh with a tiara of rhinestones and pearls. After the crowning of the queen, her royal subjects presented a fete for her entertainment. The chil dren of the kindergarten dressed as the children of Mother Goose, danced before the court. A clever little flower dance was given by the smaller children of the Sam Houston school. “Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary” her garden flowers, bees and butterflies entered into the gaity of the dance. A group of children from the Sam Houston and junior high schools presented a very pretty number. They were cleverly costumed as canaries, blue birds Orioles, robins, woodpeckers and birds of paradise, and presented a beautiful picture. Little Miss Doro thy Mae Smith, dressed as an elf, in a green costume, trimmed with tinkling bells, charmingly enter tained the assembly with a playful dance. Pupils of the Junior high school dressed In bright peasant costumes added the Old English tone to the program by presenting a number of very good folk dances. A dainty fairy dance followed. Jewel Morse, a pupil in the conservatory of fine arts, delighted everyone with an in terpretative dance of Grecian mo tif. This was followed by marching drills xlven by girls of the senior high school and college. Other mem bers of the college dressed as dryads gave a beautiful Grecian ballet. One of the cleverest numbers was a com bat by the Warriors of the King, Katie Bele Boyce and Ida Mikulik. One wore a suit of silver armor with a silver helmet crested with a blue plume, and carried a silver sword and a shield in silver and blue. The other knight wore armor of gold with orange plume and orange coat of arms on the gold shield.. Their costumes were most unique and their duel with swords was cleverly done. Three groups of Junior high school wound the May poles which con cluded the program. The poles were wound in the same pastel shades which were used throughout the fete and large tulle butterflies were poised upon the top of each pole. The winding of the May poles as In old England, was completed Just at sundown and In-ought to a fitting close one of the most beautiful and unusual May fetes which has ever been presented by the Edinburg schools. ENTERTAIN* AT *BR*IDGE Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Morgan were hosts to a few of their friends on Friday evening, with two tables of bridge. A blue and white motif was I used in the floral decorations and 1 in the tallies and accessories. A j salad course was served at the close j of the evening. The honor scores were made by Mr. and Mrs. George T. Jones. The players were Mr. and Mrs. A. C. McHenry, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Douthit. Mr. and Mrs. George Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Mor gan. • • • EVENING BRIDGE One of the most charming parties of the season was given on Thurs day evening by Mrs. C. L. Fortson. Petunias were used in profusion about the room and struck the color note of the chosen theme of or ' I i: i: ! “ || . ; ! j i - ''I T«E j| DUPLEX LOAF I :: :!l i; TYPIFIES THE ;! DELICIOUS WHOLESOMENESS- j: I °* ■ 1 BUTTER-NUT BREAD j ; J y • ! | I The cleanliness I I surrounding its I BAKED manufacture has PURE TWICE * made it a house- FRESH DAILY hold favori t e NUTRITIOUS | J throughout the | j! ON SALE AT ALL STORES i % t "" . 1 ■■ feTfy-,; * 7* * • * V | Baked by VALLEY BAKING COMPANY | W. L- TRAMMEL, Pre*. . HARLINGEN * 01 > <» MI ... V • rn m m m.**^^**,** — ^~ — - ■— - - — q-y-yxri JUST AMONG US GIRLS V * * VIKatdovou rruzana 6irl vnw have to Pall m loVc * VJith V>jpn3b ?\PST SIGHT?1 * Because they. • ; : wouldn't -, bother to -take the second look? - ' chid and green. This dainty color theme was repeated in the tallies and the accessories of the games. In the bridge games, the honor scores were made by Mrs. L. M. Cusher and J. E. McClellan, and Miss 8adie Pierce of Pharr made the low score. During the evening the hostess served a delicious fruit drink which repeated the chosen colors as did the ice course which was served at the close of the eve ning. The personnel of this delightful affair were: Messrs, and Mesdames E. M. Smith, H. Y. Barnett. A. G. i Haigh. A. L. Potter. L. M. Cusher, M. E. Davis. C. E. Koen. J. E. Mc Clellan, t>. R. Handley. Grace Cal loway, D. C. Prlnty, Miss Sadie Pierce of Pharr, and Mr. and Mrs. Fortson. • • • MOTHER’S DAY BANQUET The Business and Professional Women’s club observed Mother’s day with a banquet beautifully appoint ed in a color theme of red and white. The long tables were cen tered with silver baskets filled with red and white roses and tall red ta pers in white holders. The attrac tive place cards were small nose gays made of vari-colored mints with the name cards attached. Red and white roses were placed In baskets about the banquet hall and plate favors of red rosebuds were given to the guests during the delicious four-course banquet. Mrs. R. L. McDonald acted as toastmtstress, and a, beautiful pro gram was given. Mrs. J. C. Bibbs gave a very excellent talk on the origin and history of Mother's day; and Mr. George E. Hurt also made a tribute to Mother. Miss Thelma Lee Jones sang two beautiful num bers; Glen Johnson played a trom bone solo and he and Mr. Hurt played a duet. “The Desert Song;” Miss Jennie White sang “Love’s Old Sweet Song;” and Felix McDonald played a cornet solo. “At Dawning,” by Cadman. He was accompanied by his mother, and Miss Elva Thomas accompanied the other so loists. Each member introduced her guest during the informal social bear rbich letiezzL S3 men Lw mal program. In the receiving line were Mrs. R L. McDonald. Miss Exah Angel. Miss Myrtle Colbath. and Mrs. Jack Homer. Mrs. Clara Walton, mother of Mrs. G. W. Wal ton. was a special guest of the club. Members and their guests who were present were Mrs. Jennie Lee McDonald. Mrs. Ester Rainwater. Mrs. Eula Homer. Mrs. J. T. Horner. Mrs. Ola Moss, Mrs. Georgia Me kenzie, Mrs. Etta Ringgold. Mrs. Nannie Sherwood of McAllen; Mrs. J. C. Bibbs. Mrs. J. 8. Pelt. Mrs. Jen nie Lee White. Mrs. G. E. White. Mrs. Velma Montague, Mrs. W. M. Doughty, Sr.. Miss Ora Geren. Mrs. C. P. Geren. Miss Mvrtle Bentzcn, of Mission. Miss Exah Angel. Mrs. Kate Martin. Miss Billy Haddock. Mrs. J. R. Haddock. • • • THE REVFLERS Miss Murrel Dunn was a charm ing hostess to the Revelers’ club on Wednesday evening, entertaining with five tables of bridge. The tal lies and table accessories were Span ish in motif. The honor scores for the evening were made by Mr. Prank Wright and Miss Dunn. A delicious salad course was served at the con clusion of the games, and each guest was given a spray of larkspur as a olate favor. The nlayers were Mr and Mrs. M. R. Turner. Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Newman, Mesdames Scottie Dorsey, Katherine Miller and Wista Horn berg: Misses Mary Gordon. Grace Vandiver. Gertrude Schaleben. Charlotte Evins. Helen Barnes; Messrs. Prank Wright. John Lins mmb, Mike Vandiver. C. E. Davis. Ransom Walker of Mission. John Minvard of Mission. George Krwin of Mission; and the hostess. # • • SWASTIKA BRIDGE Mrs. Joe Clark charmingly enter tained the Swastika Bridge club on Thursday morning with a’ bridge luncheon. The games were nlayed in a room gay with a profusion of roses. The honor score for the dav was made bv Mrs. H. J. Tanner, and Mrs. Elise B. Sharp made the low score. At the close of the games, the hostess served a lovely two course luncheon. * * • LUNCHEON AT WESLACO Several Edinburg women attended a delightful luncheon given at the Hotel Cortez in Weslaco and spon sored by the Weslaco Studv c’ub last Friday. Covers were laid for 25 The affair comnllmented several guests at the fifth district conven tion of the State Federation of Women’s clubs, who were Mrs. Lee Joseph of Autsin. Mrs. A. Adams of Ban Antonio, Mrs. W. E,. Spell of w- J* ,4 • • Waco, Mrs. J. E. King of San An tonio, Mrs. Henry Redman and Miss Katherine Redman of Corpus Christ!, and Mrs. R. Randall of San Antonia A delicious luncheon was served and several guests gave clever and Interesting talks. Edinburg women who attended included Mes dames Neal A .Brown, I*. M. Cusher, J. T. Stinnette. E. M. Smith, H. O* Shaieben and Miss Lyons. • • • BENEFIT BRIDGE A benefit bridge party given by the members of the Eastern Star and sponsored by Mesdames W. B. Brumley, C. A. Liljestrand, L. A. Ganaway, and O. E. Jones, was held at the Country club on Tues day evening. The spacious rooms were artistically decorated with bas kets of crimson bougainvilla. Forty two and bridge were enjoyed by the guests. At the close of the games the high scores for bridge were made by Mrs. Katherine Miller and J. C. Gohman; Mrs. J. 8. Ramsay and W. B. Brumley made the honor scores for •‘42"; and Mrs. John Mc Kinney was lucky In the cut. Grape punch was served during the eve ning. a a • ORGANIZE MUSICAL CLUB At the home of Mrs. C. L. Fort son on Wednesday afternoon, a club which will be known as the Musical Culture club, was organized. Mrs. R. L. Osborne acted as a temporary chairman and Mrs. D. C. Printy was the secretary pro-tem. A short program was presented by Mr. J. T. Sinnette which was greatly ap preciated by the women present. He played beautiful numbers which were "Litany," by Schubert, with ar rangement by Godowsky; “Etude in D. Flat." by Liszt; “D Flat Waltz." by Chopin, arranged by Moskowski; Cradle Song,” by Chopin; and "Minute Waltz,” by Chopin. He also gave a most interesting sketch of the life and works of Godowski, and gave a very helpful outline qf ma terial which might be used for study during the coming year. In the business session, the fol lowing committees were appointed; nomination. Mrs. E. M. Smith. Mrs. , a. Jg. Stiwjtfda, Mr* B> R. ! Hid by-I&ws, Mrs. H, O. Schaleben. Mrs. Lee Bair. W. L Peet; membership. Mrs. C. L. Fort son. Mrs O. W. Curry. Mrs. J. B. Smith, Mrs. W. L. Peet. It was de cided to meet on the afternoons of the first and third Fridays of everv month at 3 o'clock. A limited mem bership of 30 and an associate mem bership of five was decided upon. Several other items of routine busi ness were discussed. The charter members of this club include Mesdames C. L. Fortson, R. L. Osborne. D. C. Printv. Jackson, H. O. Schaleben. Lee Bair., C. W. Sterling. Fred Flanders. Elmer Short, E. M. Smith, D. R, Handley. R. M Edwards. O. W. Currv. J. B. Smith. W. L. Beet. A. E. Potter, J. E. Dickinson. C. L. Heineman. At the close of the afternoon, the hostess served a refreshing fruit punch and tea cakes. Mr. and Mrs. John T. Sinnette were present as special guests of the club. The next t meeting of the club *111 be held at ■ ' For Beautiful Hair and healthy scalp Use Valley Flowers Hair Oil and Brilliantine. Well kept, beantifnl hair Is a personal attraction and a personal satisfaction. If you need a god scalp food try VALLEY FLOWERS HAIR OIL. It not only Is a food but keeps the hair In place. Valley Flowers BrillianU in paste and liquid form and is excellent to keep the hair looking well dressed. Both products delightfully perfumed. All leading druggists. Barber Shops and Beauty Parlors. Valley Flowera Brilliantine, 50c Valley Flowera Hair Oil, 25c and 50c - By MBS. ALEXANDER GEORGE Eggs Benedict Are Tasty The Menu Eggs Benedict Buttered Asparagus <m Toast Browned Mashed Potato Cakes J Bread Rhubarb Conserve Celery Prune Jelly Dessert Cream Coffee ■ . * • Eggs Benedict, Serving Font (With Cheese Sauce) 4 pieces hot buttered toast: 4 poached eggs; 4 pieces crisp bacon; 2 tablespoons butter; 3 tablespoons flour; 1 cup milk; 4 tablespoons cheese; 1-4 teaspoon paprika. Melt the butter and add the flour. Biend and add the milk and cook until a thick creamy sauce forms. Stir constantly while cooking. Add the cheese and stir until it has dissolved. Place the poached eggs on the toast, add portions of the cheese sauce, arrange the bacon on the top and sprinkle with the pap rika. Serve at once. Parsley can be used as a garnish. the home of Mrs. A. E. Potter on the afternoon of June 7 at 3 o’clock, • • • AUXILIARY BIRTHDAY Sixty people enjoyed the'Wed nesday night supper and social hour at the Presbyterian Sunday school annex this week. Mrs. G. R. Norris, J. W. Hopper, Bishop and Miss Belle Boynton were In charge of the sup per. After the social hour, the members of the auxiliary presented a very interesting program. This service Is given annually and is known as the ‘‘birthday party.” Mrs. J. J. Closner. president of the auxiliary, presided at the service, and Rev. R. E. Porterfield led the devotional. Special music was given by Mrs. J. B. Smith and Mr. C. E. Cockrell, accompanied by Mrs. W. L. Peet. An impressive pageant set ting forth the need of mission schools in Mexico was presented by Mrs. E. R. Smith. Mrs. R. N. Clark, and Miss Helen Fairbanks. A gen erous birthday offering was given for the support of Presbyterian girl’s schools in Mexico. A large crowd enjoyed this program. • • * SENIOR RECEPTION The senior class of the high school assisted by the members of the col lege were hosts to the senior classes of other high schools on Friday eve ning at sundown. An informal re ception was held, and the guests were invited on an interesting in spection tour of the buildings and grounds. Clever and unusual ex ! hiblts of work done through the year were on display in the various departments. A delicious buffet supper was ; served on the lawn later. The lawn was attractively lighted with Japa nese lanterns, and music was fur nished by the band during the sup per hour. A very good program in the audi \ torium concluded the evening’s en tertainment. Several musical num | bers and some clever tap dancing j was included on the program. Of ! especial interest were some humor - | ous stunts which were presented by | the seniors of the Donna. Pharr and | Edinburg schools. A prize for the cleverest stunt was won by the I Pharr seniors. A large number of visitors enjoyed this jolly affair. a a a BETA BRIDGE CLUB The Beta Bridge club was enter tained on Wednesday afternoon by Mrs. I. M. Stout. Attractive bouquets of zinnias and foliage in green vases artistically decorated the card rooms. The pretty tallies and score i pads were decorated with a typical | tropical scene. The prize for high ' score was presented to Mrs. A. J. 1 Ross, Jr., and Mrs. W. D. Gardner 1 was lucky in the cut. Battered Asparagus 2 cups diced asparagus: 2 cups water; 1 teaspoon salt; 1-4 tea spoon paprika; 2 tablespoons butter. Mix the asparagus, water and salt. Cook gently for 20 minutes. Drain. Reserve the stock for use in soup or sauce. Add the paprika and butter to the asparagus, heat and serve. Prone Jelly Dessert, Serving Foot 1-2 package orange flavored pre pared gelatin; 1 cup boiling water; 1 cup seeded prune pulp: 4 table spoons sugar; 1-4 cup nuts; 1 egg white, stiffly beaten; 1 teaspoon vanilla. Pour the boiling water over the gelatin mixture and stir until it has dissolved. Cool and allow to thicken a little. Beat until fluffy and fold in the remaining ingre dients. Beat for 2 minutes. Pour into a glass dish and chill until stiff. Unmold and serve. * rnmmm.mmmm.mmmm French dressing, placed In a bot tle and tightly corked, will keep for a long time when stored in the ice box. Shake for 1 minute when ready to use. EDCOUCH PERSONALS Mr. and Mrs. E. V. Jackson and son Willis. Miss Xma Gene. Jackson and Mr. Wayne Jackson were visit ors in McAllen Sunday. Mrs. I. D. Pickens and son, Clif ford, left for a visit with friends and relatives in Oklahoma and North Texas Thursday, where they will spend a few weeks. Coy Pick ens will return with them. Mrs. A. R. Winn Ingham and daughter, Betty Lou, Mrs. Fred Pit ner and children, Fred Jr., and Catherine, Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Bruggeman and Luella were dniner guests at the Henry Overhue home Sunday. Mrs. J. A. Bowe who was operated on at the Mercedes hospital last week returned home Wednesday. She is getting along nicely. Miss Nelle Bowe of San Antonio who has been here since her mother’s oper ation will return to San Antonio Saturday. Henry Englert returned to Alice. Texas, where he is working after spending the week-end with his wife and children, Mrs. Englert, and Lois and Edith. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Jarrett and children. Mr. and Mrs. Cctart and Pete Odom attended the Tennessee Picnic at Val Verde Thursday. • • • HAY-RIDE. SKATING PARTY Messrs. Horace Hendrickson and Jessie Bowls of Weslaco gave a hay ride for some of their friends In Edcouch Friday night. The party started from Edcouch and went to Pharr, where they skated until a late hour. Those who enjoyed the even in c were: Agnes and Harley Deihl. Mary Carter. Fibyl and Wes ley Dixon. Orris Miller. Ray Hen non. and several friends from Mer cedes. Lonphorn Track Men To Represent Texas A t National Meet (8oecial to The Herald* AUSTIN. Tex.. May 18.—One rep resentative, and possibly two oth ers, of the University of Texas will be sent to the National track meet in Chicago on June 7 and 8. ac cording to Clyde Littlefield, track coach. Leo Baldwin of Wichita Falls will be entered in the dis cus throw and shot put events. 1 and it is probable that Texas men I “Let’s ask Helen— | | Grace has no phone” | How often young people miss pleasure and i parties because they have no telephone in the home! It is so easy to call someone else rather than writing a letter or making a special trip. When inviting friends for parties, dances, so cials, etc., the telephone is the quickest, surest means of securing an immediate answer. When '|j someone sends regrets at the last moment, an acceptable substitute can usually be reached by & telephone. To the modern hostess, and to all who have social interests, the telephone is an indispensable means of communication. EVERY HOME NEEDS A TELEPHONE j RIO CttANDE W.LEY TELEPHONE CO. | ? ? | E. E. MOCKBEE, Local Manager j'f■jagjs-.Bhi. Sj-atJMijiifeffi.''. ''ttiP'i'ti,...i ■i'f $3*' ^rfii!''FT wfc’*" ,;4 3p,:. " ■ .'S.1 ' 5 *■ ill ' i - ’ i - ' ... .. ? ’>{ " ’ will be entered in the quarter mile and high jump. Either Milton Perkins of Bastroy or Walter Howe of El Paso will represent the school in the latter event, while Wilbur Westerfeldt of Cisco or M. L. Dan* iels of Cleburne will be chosen as the Texas entrant In the quarter mile. Daniels was sent to the na tional meet last year. This is Per kins* first year on the track team white Howe is completing his *W. bility. Both Perkin* and Ho*.* hairs made better than six feet kt the high jump thla year. Littlefield will attend the saget mg of the rules committee of die track division of the National Ath letic association Re will repre sent the Southwestern conference. A Mighty: Reduction' On My Entire Stock | Change of Policy Sale | Great I Savings I On My ENTIRE STOCK I OF HIGH I GRADE SUMMER I MERCHANDISE I Truly — A Real I Savings Event for Valley Women , - I Everything 11 IV 'ust be Sold i ■ | Many have taken advantage of my Change of Policy Sale—but there is still plenty of merchandise of the better kind on hand. Such values in Summer garments and oh what a selection to choose from. Chiffons. Geor gettes. Linens, Printed Crepes, Wash Dress es and Ensembles. And every garment h a real bargain. You are all acquainted with the I Annette Ramming Merchandise and it is being offered at prices in reach of all. Specials I Each Day 3 of the I Sale I There will be Articles I sold far below Cost I ..... ii mini i mu ..iiiwi* % I”._ — \All Sales Final I at These Prices j ! 0 Annette * Ramming