El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-10-21
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|TSbOARO|NG HOME
West Missouri Street Struc-
ture Is Dedicated With
Fitting Ceremonies.

The opening on Thursday evening
of the Young Women's Christian asso-
citation boarding house was one of the
important events of the week and
marks a distinct epoch in the club his
tory of the city.
The affair was combined with a fare
well reception to the president, Mrs.
Robert Bruce Smith, who will soon
leave for her future home in Parkers-
burg, W. Va.
No formal receiving line greeted the
visitors, but each member. of the board
of directors formed a committee of one
to act as guide and hostess through
out the evening. From to IL o'clock
throngs of. visitors passed through the
building, viewing the artistic appoint
ments. perfect equipment, and careful
arrangements that have been made to
meet every possible requirement Of
the boarding home.
A few hearty words of welcome were
spoken by the general secretary, Miss
Mabel Stafford, which was followed
with the invocation by Rev. Robert
Bruce Smith. Mrs. w. c. Davis, chair
man of the building committee, was
introduced by Miss Stafford, and spoke
of the effective work that had been
accomplished, and expressed apprecia-
ton for the hearty support given by
the business men of Ell Paso.
Mrs. Davis, as chairman of the build
ing committee, turned the keys over
to the president. Mrs. Robert Bruce
Smith, In receiving them Mrs Smith
thanked the board of directors, and
members for their earnest cooperation,
and untiring energy in carrying for
u in
ping the boarding home.
Mrs j. A. Rawlings, chairman of the
furnishing committee, spoke of the
assistance received from the subcom-
mittees, and the individuality they had
displayed in the furnishing Of the
rooms Mrs. Rawlings stated that there
were still other rooms that could be
taken by friends of the association for
the purpose of furnishing. Among
those who have fitted up rooms are
Mrs. Empress Arlington, Mrs. J. G. Nc
Nary, ]. J. Mundy, Thomas NealOn, Mr..
and Mrs J. A. Potter, Miss Ashcroft,
Miss Thirza L. Wescott, J. NJ. Wyatt,
L. H. Booker. The Springer Furniture
company supplied the attractive fur
nishings of the reception hail.. and
many other handsome donations have
been received.
Of the subcOmmittees assisting the
chairman in the work of furnishing,
Mrs. Alice P. Thompson and Mrs. Fred
erick Norton were in charge of the In
terror decorations, and under their ar
tistic supervision the entire home pre-
scented a comfortable, inviting. and
restful atmosphere Mrs H. T. Bowie
selected the furnishing for the recep-
ton hall and corridor, and Mrs. ]. F.
Of thA ffro
tive furnishing of the living room. Mrs.
H. b Stevens and Mrs. Morris Parker
supervised the fitting up of the bed
rooms, giving to each a charming
home-like appearance.
The sewing room, which was one Of
the attractive features of the home,
was furnished by Mrs. w. E. Race, and
was equipped with long tables. full
length mirrors. cutting tables, etc. Mrs.
J. H Murphy and Miss Margaret
Hitchcock were the committee in
charge of the furnishing of the dining
room, kitchen and pantry.
The beauty of the new home with
its artistic appointments was accentu-
ated by the quantities of pink roses
and other cut flowers, which were sent
from Phoenix. Ariz., as gift to the
house secretary, Mrs. aAnabel Depew.
Palms and ferns were also effectively
grouped in the hall and through the
reception rooms, and were also attrac-
lively used in the decoration of the
dining room. The refreshment table
held an exquisite centerpiece of pink
chryanthemums, while smilax were
scattered over the table in graceful
prOfusiOn.
Cake and coffee were served to the
callers, with Mrs. Brown presiding at
the urn.
A most pleasing musical program was
given under the direction of Mrs. J. G.
McNary, chairman of the social COM