El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-02-18

CHURCH AFFAIRS.
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The Philathea and Baraca classes Of
Trinity NJ E church held their regular
monthly social meeting last evening in
the church parlors. The program OF
entertainment included various valen-
tine games, and the decorations were
in valentine motif Numbers of red
hearts strung on satin ribbons grace
fully festooned walls, windows and
doorways Refreshments were served.
The Young Mems Brotherhood Of the
East Ell Paso Presbyterian church gave
a very enjoyable banquet last evening
at the church Covers were laid for 20
guests, and the various viands were
served by the Young Women's club OF
the East Ell Paso church.
On Tuesday evening at the home of
Mrs w J. Hodge on Federal street
the Woman's Homo Mission society OF
Highland Park Methodist church gave
q Valentine social to their members
and friends The home was decorated
in hearts and other decorations in har-
mony with the occasion. During the
evening the guests were shown through
"Cupid's Harbor." Gave of Broken
Hearts -Spinster Bay" and Proposal
Point"
ranged, consisting of vocal selections,
readings and farce plays. Directly
after this feature of the evenings en-
tertainment, the guests were invited IN
TO the dining room, where they were
served with chocolate and cake.
At the close Of the serving of re-
freshments r. L. Nichols. acting as
auctioneer for the society, sold four
cakes to the highest bidders
An interesting meeting of the Mis-
sionary union was held in the Chris
tan church on Thursday afternoon at
2:3o o'clock.
The following program was given:
Song, Bringing in the Sheaves."
Scripture reading by Mrs. Hale.
Prayer by Mrs. Porter.
Roll call.
Christianity in the Philippines by
Mrs. c. H Campbell
Solo, Chas. R Travis.
THE Presbyterian Work in the Phil
ippines," by Mrs. L. c. Dempsey.
1.-THE Work of the Baptist Church in
the Philippines" by Mrs. J. J. Bullen.
Mrs Porter made a statement of the
work done by the auxiliary Of the
Missionary union. She also made a
statement of the tent city fund and Of
the work done for the consumptive
poor.
A motion was carried TO observe an
all day session of prayer on Feb. %,
as has been asked for by the Council
Of Women for home missions. It will
be observed in the Trinity church and
the men are to join their wives at the
noon hour. The afternoon. session will
be from until 5 o'clock
An election resulted in the reelection
Of all old officers.
A social half hour then followed and
the women of the Christian church
served ices and cake
4 union social will be given by the
various Christian Endeavor societies Of
the city on Thursday evening at the
Y NJ c. A The affair will be in the
nature of a George Washington cele-
bration and those desiring to do so
may wear colonial costume. A very
interesting musical program is being
arranged, and it will be followed by
general reception and good time. The
young people of all the churches will
be guests.
The Woman's Aid society Of the
First NJ z. church entertained yester-
day afternoon at q social at the home
Of Mrs Johnson, lib San Antonio
street. Patriotic effects prevailed in
the decoration. and flags and bunting
were everywhere IN evidence. The
hostesses of the afternoon wore quaint
colonial costumes. adding to the atmos-
phere of we olden tyne" A short
program included a piano selection by
Mrs Hampton and a recitation by Miss
Marian Doolittle. Refreshments were
served