El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-10-23
Women's Organizations

The department of Current Events
and Literature of the Ell PasO Wom-
ans club held its first meeting in tne
club rooms on Wednesday, at o'clock
There was a good attendance. Mrs.
w. s. Valentine, chairman of the de-
partment, opened the meeting: A
short business session was held, in
which Mrs. A. VI. LOOMS was appointed
a delegate to the Federation conven-
ton of Women's clubs, which will be
held in Houston from November II to
II. Mrs. J. r. Mcleod was appointed
alternate. The program then 1ol-
lowed. Mrs. Frank turner gave the
Current Events. Mrs. S. J.. Fenneu
gave a paper which was interesting,
describing the peace palace at the
Hague, which was donated by Andrew
Carnegie and is filled with donations
Of old furniture and pictures IRON
other pattons- Mrs. c. H. CampbeH
read a well written paper upon the
Panama canal, emphasizing the value
it will be to the United States and the
splendid paper was upon the Tend
ency of the Modern Drama. She stated
that the drama was leaning now TO-
ward the good and uplifting OF man
pere would be revived Mrs. Hale spoke
also of the play, Damaged Goods,
having upon the world. Mrs. S. j.
Prudential then read a paper upon
How the Drama May Assist IN the
Development of the Child" Mrs. Freu-
thing for the children to see good
plays and also spoke favorably OF
the picture show. She said it was the
right and proper thing for the parents
to accompany their children to the
theater. Mrs Olga Kohlberg spoke
of the good plays for children In the
east and Of the Miss Alice Herts, who
is writing about and doing so much
for the children of the east side OF
New York. Mrs. VIII T. owen then
gave delightful vocal solo, accom-
al Trc
Eunice Payne's paper on James NJ
Barrie and His Plays" was very much
enjoyed Mrs. Payne spoke Of the love
of the small boy, which Mr.. Barrie
brings out in all of his writings. Mrs.
C. o. Rucker gave several readings
from 'HThe Little Minister, which added
noon. The meeting was then ad-
journed, after which a business ses-
sion was held
The Sunshine Helpers met on We'd ,
nesday afternoon at the home of Miss
Birdie Kerr. on Lawton avenue The
usual amount Of sewing was accom-
plished and the name of one new
business session refreshments were
served by the hostess The Helpers
will meet on the second and fourth
Wednesdays of each month with the
different members:
The A. L A club. of Highland Park. |
met on Wednesday afternoon at the |
home Of Mrs. c. ". Bretz. 720 Louis
willie street. After conversation and
good time generally. the hostess served |
luncheon. Mrs. J. Heldee Morford was |
the guest Of the club on Wednesday. |
The next meeting will be held at the
home of Mrs. F. T. Barnes. at SS1 |
Aurora street
The Merry Gossipers' club met on
Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs }
W. J. Ritz. 713 Upson avenue. After
much needle work was accomplished, !
the hostess served refreshments. The |
guests of the club members were Mrs. |
J. NJ. stephens and Miss Ozine Ste |
phens. The club wil1 meet at the home |
of Mrs W. H Wagner, 14D5 Kansas /
street, on Tuesday afternoon, Octo- 4
The Parent-Teachers' association OF
the Sunset school will hold & meeting !
on Friday afternoon at o'clock at
the school. The program will be as
follows:
Invocation-Rev. ]. z. Abbott.
Chorus-By pupils Of the 18th grade.
Address, THE Aims and Purposes Of
the Parent-Teachers Association-By
R. J. Tighe, superintendent of the pub
lie schools of the city Election Of
officers for the ensuing year.
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