El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1912-05-27
Parties

In appreciation Of Mrs. B. r. Ham
cett's work and thoughtfulness for the
children of Eikdom. the Elks' lodge
unveiled large photograph Of Mrs.
Hammett in a place Of honor in the
Elks' club library.
The unwilling occurred at Mrs. Ham
mett's annual party for the Elk emil
dren Saturday night in the cluo- An
appropriate speech was given Dy W.
w Bridgers exalted ruler Of the or
der in which ne called Mrs Hammett
the lodges best Elk Mr. BridSers
said that for a number Of years the
lodge had been seeking some III way
to honor Mrs. Hammett without sue
cess, until they decided 10 place her
picture among the great Elks OF lns
lodge. The picture was covered WIEN
two American flags, which were Drawn
back at the close of Mr. BrldSers 5 re-
marks.
Exalted ruler Bridges, IN auuL eSs-AA
Mrs Hammett, said:
Mrs Hammett. in summoning you
here, we have but one thought u
mnid and that is to do you honor -
Paso lodge Of the Benevolent ana
Protective Order Of Elks has long
wished that II might indulge ltse1L IN
some appropriate expression OF US
appreciation Of the many acts OF kna-
ness which you have bestowed upon
US from time 10 time. But an aoe-
quate expression Of this appreciation
seemed impossible. Nothing tnal We
can do will ever measure up to the
full sum and spirit OF your many
thoughtful and generous deeds You
have been our friend ana palroLess.
You have made US the recipient OF
many substantial favOrs You nave
aided and directed US in our most I'M
pOrtant social functions. You have
lavished upon US the riches Of your
heart and mind. But above all these
contributions is the pleasure you
have afforded US in this annual social
function, the creature OF your own
generosity and goodness, the cnl-o-
ren's party In this function we are
the vessel Of happiness, and this yes
sci you have filled to overlooking win
the nectar Of love It Is sucn as tnaL
that makes the soul OF Elkdom SVEN
and throb; such as this that puts IN
motion the sympathles OF human
hearts. To love the children as you 90.
pleasure and happiness as you nave ls
20 be in touch with the deity. II IS
the highest expression Of true DeneFo-
lence, and in feeble but FEELING eFl-
dence Of our appreciation OF tnat VIZ
tue so nObly characterized py you
this lodge Of Elks has deemed 1t ut
ting and appropriate to place your
picture upon the walls Of this home
This portrait OF you SHAH ever De
accorded place OF honor within these
precincts Of our fraterual efforts, and
1t shall afford US a constant tnsplra-
ton in the practice OF that spirit OF
benevOlenCe which is, or should be- the
highest aim in life In thus attempt
ing to honor you, and In decorating
these walls with this token Of our es-
teen and regard, we dub you, Mrs
Hammetu, Cur Best Elk %.
The Elks' club house sWarmed sat
urday night with children OF all ages
and sizes, all having the time Of their
lives Everything that could add to
their pleasure was provided Moving
pictures Of stories interesting to chill
dren were exhibited from the moment
they began arriving until o'clock
when the little guests were invited TO
another court, where at long table the
happy youngsters ate their fill OF pink
ice cream and cake It was estimated
that there were over half a thousand
came to watch the children's fun The
youngsters at the long tables, most
OF the girls dressed in white with
bright cOlored hair ribbon bows and
sashes, the green vines with their fra
grant hOneysuclzle blossoms spreading
over the walls OF the pOrches, the light
and the gay laughter Of the children
made fascinating spectacle
While the youngsters were feasting
on ice cream, the grown-ups were
called into the library to witness the
unwilling of Mrs Hammetts portrait
Then COncha's orchestra tuned Up in
the ball room and on the splendtdly
kept LloUE the CnLLuEGn danced TO LLlEAA
hearts content until a late hour.
AS each child left it was presented
with a pound box Of candy Mrs. Win
ston Pettus and Mrs. Guy Hammett
attended TO the distribution of these
Assisting Mrs. Hammett IN looking
after the childrens pleasure were the
wives Of the members Of the Elks, IN
gliding Mesdames c.. E. Kelly W. W.
3ridgers ". C. Davis. J. f. Bowen. o.
s.. Baum. John O'Shea, J. D. Ponder, I
Horace B. Stevens Charles Stevens. I
George Wallace, J. II. Harper, h J. Z
Armstrong, II. F. kettler. James Nc I
4aughlin. F. q. McCarty, David Payne, !
Louise Behr, John A Happier, Leila (
Moore. " r Crozier, J. W. Brady, H 1
,. Erwin, James II. Dick, VIII Race,
:. S. Woodwork and Ida Bishop.
Little Misses DOrcas Payne. Jennie /
r Davis Beatrice Davis and Nellie Mas /
3owen assisted the hostess in recelv- I
ng the guests as they arrived.
The prize for the youngest Xix I
present was won by Joseph F. Bar
Ow, jr., aged months. The prize ,
vas a gold heart shaped lOcket. sus-
'ended from dainty gold chain
The Euzoniaus Of st. Clements
hurch viii give a mesa party We'd
esday night The members will meet
c Kendrick hall. and at o'clock
-hen all are assembled viii so up TO
he old rock house on the mesa for
icnic party.