Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-06
Pleasant Days
Club Program

The session of the Woman's Ter
Thousand Club, yesterday, was most
successful from point of attendance
and the superior excellence of the
program offered.
The Woman's Club of Imperial and
the Brawley Woman's Club were
guests for the day, and both organi-
cations sent large representations.
Mrs. w. s. Fawcett presided in her
usual faultless manner, extending
most cordial greetings to the visitors
and paying pretty tribute to Mrs
Bixby, one of the mothers of our
country; to Mrs c. F. Martin, district
chairman of History and Landmarks,
and to Mrs. A. w. Swanson, the lead
er of the day, who organized and for
the three years was president of the
local club.
Mrs. Martin was given first place
on the program and by her charming
personality at once won her way into
the hearts of all her listeners.
In her history of California, fol-
lowing the viciss;tudeS Of the early
settlers, the seekers after gold, the
tillerS of the soil, and, later, the cap
tains of industry, Mrs. Martin touched
on so many phases of the develop
ment and growth of this wonderful
state that all who heard her yester-
day will be pleased to know that they
are to have an opportunity Of more
leiSurely perusal of her paper, as Mrs.
Martin has given her consent to the
publication of it in a later issue of
the Press.
This was followed by an original
poem by Mrs. H. l.. BiXby on Clos
ing the Break" No one unless she
had had part in the early and tragic
experiences of the settlement Of this
great Imperial Valley, could have
portrayed with such realistic vivid
ness the scenes of those early days
the real heart throbs of those to
whom we owe so much. 1t was most
unusal privilege to listen to the ac-
count of the early history of our val
ley by one who "spoke with author
ity.' Mrs. Bixby's poem was inspired
by the thought that something should
be done to memorialize the work of
our real pioneers and, with this end
in view, Mrs. Bixby's poem will be
published in pamphlet form and at her
suggestion the proceeds from the sale
of same will be used as a fund to
erect a memorial tablet in each of
the towns which contributed of their
men to the heroic labor and sacrifice
necessary to the upbuilding of this
community.
Mrs. Swanson's paper was perfect
gem, dealing with the influence of po-
etry in fixing in the minds the strug-
giles necessary to the development Of
the country. After repeated urging
Mrs. Swanson has consented to the
publication of her excellent paper,
which will also appear in later is
sue of the Press.
Mrs. S. E. DeRackin of the Impe-
rial Woman's Club and Mrs. Nance, a
member of the Ebell Club of Los An
geles, presented greetings from their
clubs, paying pretty compliment to
the hostess club in the pleasure they
were provided on the occasion.
Action on the resolution, signed by
! the officers of the Woman's Ten Thou
sand Club, with reference to the dis
! solving of partnership between the
; Club and the Corporation; recommend
ing the sale of the six lots on State
street as soon as considered consistent
with sound business judgment, was by
motion postponed to special meet
ing called for Monday afternoon at 2
p. m. at the club room.
Mrs. r w Campbell and Mrs. c.
; u iNAIL !" III DC IiOotcooSo w Vic AiuD
members and their friends at card
party to be given Saturday, February
IA.
The social hour over the "teacups,"
in charge Of Mrs. Lindsay, hostess of
the day, assisted by Mrs. F. H. Girls
world, Mrs. F. F. Howe and Mrs. C. N.
Perry, added much to the pleasure
of the afternoon. They spared ne
time nor effort in making of it beau
tiful and gracious occasion, using
great baskets Of violets and present
ing each one present with bunch of
the fragrant flowers. The beautiful
violet shade was carried out in the
dainty refreshments served.