El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-04-05

number OF soldiers were present
The program was opened by Helen
stevenson. who recited The Easter
Bonnet"
Five-year-old Anderson Davis played
a violin solo. Mozarts "Minuet." &C
companied b. Mrs. Y. L. Bean, on the
piano. For an encore he played
Miriam Auer recited The Boot
Black" in costume. and responded 10
an encore
Miss Virginia Z. Bean played a vlo-
lin solo, 'Nlazurka de Concert" by
Nusin, with her mother. Mrs. V. L.
Bean. playing her piano accompani-
ment- Her encore was Annie Laurie.
an ARRANGEMENT by Mrs Bean, in which
the violin carries the four parts.
Mrs. g. A Martin sang 'Daybreak,"
by LandOn RanOld- Her encore was
Comm Thu the Rye" Miss Blanche
Roe played her accompaniment
Mrs. J. Z. Eldredge gave a humorous
reading. The First Call at the Butch
er's-" Her encores were The Cushyille
Hop" and Getting Rid Of Jim
Miss Ruth Monro Augur PLAYED cello
solos the intermezzo from "Cavalleria
Rusticana" and Rubensteins melody in
F Mrs. Bean accompanied her on the
piano.
Helen Stevenson reeited Hanging to
Miss Augur announced the program
numbers
At the close OF the performance Mrs
Donna klugel, who is the general
chairman OF the entertainments at the
base hospital by the Red Cross society.
spoke a few words of thanks for the
appreciation Of the soldiers of the va
riOus entertainments given through the
Fast year At the close Of the perform
ance the soldiers gave three cheers for
the performers.
The entertainments at the base hos
pital have not been held regularly on
lack Of a big enough amusement hall,
but with the coming of warmer weather
II is expected frequent entertainments
viii be presented by the Red Cross
society members.
Reports OF the year for the officers
and standing committee chairman of
the WOmens club, occupied most Of the
afternoon. at the general meeting Of
the WOman's club, held Wednesday at
ternoJn. in the club auditorium.
Mrs. s. h Sutherland. who, as presi-
dent presided during the recent cleo
ton, the conduct OF which has been
the source Of much criticism. replied
to some OF the criticisms, the main
point in her talk being that past pre-
cedents had been followed; that we
have always done il this way"
Mrs. Sutherland then announced the
officers elected. Mrs A L Hawley
moved that Mrs Sutherland's explana-
ton be accepted by the club and Mrs
4 P Averill moved that this be voiced
by "A rising vote, which was done. rs.
!. ". LOrentzen acted as secretary in
the absence of Mrs. J. L. Ely.
Mrs '. 2 Raggio, gave her annual
report, which was accepted. Upon Mrs.
C. B Stevens's motion. Mrs. Raggio was
given rising vote OF thanks for her
efficient work as treasurer through
the past year.
Mrs Joseph L. Dryer gave the
auditors report.
secretary and chairman of the press
and printing committees, gave her re-
ports for these offices Mrs. W 4
Beeson in reporting as chairman Of the
bureau Of information committee. ex-
tended her thanks to the members OF
the committee for their splendid CO.
operation.
Mrs. J. 2 Townsend reported as
chairman OF the membership commit
tee that 126 new members had been
added TO the club through the year
At the hoard OF directors meeting.
Tuesday Mrs. II. r. McClintOck and
Mrs A H Goldstein were admitted as
Mrs. r B. Stevens. chairman Of the
room committee in charge OF the dec
Grafton Of the platform and hall re-
ported for her committee
Mrs. c. H Campbell. chairman Of the
house committee. reported the rentals
and expenses Of the club apartment
house on California street
Mrs. 4. P. Averin, chairman Of the
courtesy committee made her report
and also announced that the anniver-
sary get together luncheon of the club
was to be held on April Il IN the club
house. The art department will be
in charge Of the decorations and the
music and literature departments in
charge Of the program The admission
viii be by ticket only and Aese may be
obtained for SIS. Mrs. Sidney Moore,
1903 Montana street. Is to be in charge
reservations
must be made with her before April
-. None will be received afterward-
Mrs Moore and her committee Will be
at the club next Wednesday and also
Thursday. 10 sell tickets
Mrs Carl Lee Smith. chairman OF the
civic committee, reported the work OF
this department of the club, in making
visits of inspection with the city sani-
tary officers and also in carrying mag
azines and reading matter TO the
county hospitals and other Institution
Mrs. O. \ Critchett, on behalf OF the
campaign committee of Mrs. J. A.
Rawlings, candidate OF the women's or
CARNATIONS for the school board, re-
quested the members OF the club TO
contribute the use OF their automobiles
for the election day for Mrs. Rawlings
supporters.
Mrs. sutherland at this point. in com
menting upon the activity Of club
women in other civic activities. an
nounced that the heads of all the
one, in the city, were members OF the
club. The names she mentioned were
Mrs T. /. Robinson. who IS regent OF
the Eebecca Stoddert chapter Of the
Daughters of the American Revolu-
ton. Mrs. Q. 4 Critchett. who is pres
ident OF the Fl Paso Equal Franchise
league; Mrs. Henry T Bowie. who is
the president OF the Young Women's
Christian association: Mrs. s J. Fen
nell. who Is president of the City Fed
Grafton OF Women. and Mrs. A. 2.
Averin. who is the president OF the
College Womens club
Mrs. r. +. Thomson gave the notes
Of the general federation of WOmen's
clubs. She read a request from the
president of the general federation
asking that. in this national crisis, the
American flag be displayed at all CLUB
meetings.
Mrs. j. L Townsend announced that
Mrs =. H. sutherland had presented
the club with handsome flag
Mrs. Van 9. Wilson reported for the
exchange department She
announced that this department was
ready TO serve ny hostess y prepar-
ing menus for social functions and
iIstiugs Of amounts OF food required.
Mrs :. J. Prudential reported for
the music department, as its chairman.
She especially requested that the mem
bers Of the department having music
ta1orr~fuc- IN the r1uH -afrr~rr THE