Imperial Valley press., 1914-02-12

to be removed was greeted with hearty
applause.
Mrs. S. E. DeRackin, president Of
the Woman's Club of Imperial,
thanked the County Federation for
the honor bestowed upon her club in
the election of one of it's members to
the presidency. She promised the
strict adherence Of her club to the
measures endorsed by the Federation.
The Woman's Club of Imperial insti-
tuted a very successful "clean up" day
on November ID. The city co-operat-
ed in the movement by providing six
wagons and drivers. The sum of $28.6O
has been set aside by the club for the
purchase of books for the public Ii
brary and an effort is being made to
make March 7, the birthday of Bur-
bank, the plant wizard, Arbor Day
for the citv.
This splendid report was followed
by two instrumental duets played by
Mrs. T. Beach and Mrs. w. r. Ran
dali of Brawley. The first was LA
Chase Infernale," followed by "Da
Monen," by Tanz. Both selections
were enthusiastically received.
The work of the Woman's Improve
ment Club of Calexico, Mrs. Nina Ber-
ry, president, was reported by Miss
Wallace. That clubs work covers a
wide scope of activities. They had a
successful "clean up" day, when the
club women furnished dinner to the
workers. They maintain a crest
club has undertaken to plant the new
h 1fpI1 cnh Io 70 nj
shrubbery. They look after the city
park, having been instrumental in the
placing of seats for the visitors to
enjoy. Prizes are given for the best
gardens grown by children in the
grammar grades. A Dorcas commit
tee looks after the needy. A 90-foot
frontage on one of the city's princi-
pal streets has recently been pur-
chased and the club so far this year
has had the handling of $3.50. The
subjects mentioned of topics consid-
cred at their regular meetings attest
the fact that their literary activities
do not suffer from lack of attention
because so much time is given to civic
affairs.
The report of the Woman's Pro:
gress Club of Heber was given by the
president, Mrs. Brock The club be-
ing but recently organized, no claim
could be laid as to what had already
been accomplished, but an outline of
the work hoped to be done was given.
The club starts with a membership
of twenty, the members pledging to
take an active part, and be "more than
listeners"
The Misses Gallagher and Lewis of
Imperial gave a piano and mandolin
number, playing that old time classic
that everyone loves. The combination
of instruments was very pleasing
innovation in the days musical offer
ing.
The report of the Brawley Woman's
Club was, in the absence of the pres
ident, Mrs. Joe Edgar, read by Mrs.
Lena Squier. The Brawley club was
organized nine years ago. It's work
is along educational, civic and social
lines. They cooperate with the
schools and city authorities for the
betterment and advancement of the
city. Their avowed purpose is to
take an active part in the liquor fight
Mrs. E. H. lockwood of Calexico
gave a mastery rendition of one of
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perception and splendid technique.
Mrs. F. C. Martin of Beaumont,
southern district chairman of history
and landmarks, gave a few words of
greeting, paying a tribute to the har-
monious cooperation Of the women,
which presages greater things for the
future, saying:
"You have a wonderful country, but
a still more wonderful people"
Mrs. Packard read letter from Mr.,
Parker of the Southern California
Auto Club of Los Angeles, giving the
estimated cost of placing auto signs
on all the principal roads in the Val
lev at $500. The following motion
was made and carried:
"That the County Federation assist
financially in the posting of Imperial
Valley roads with Auto Club signs in
conjunction with the Southern Califor-