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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-18
ABOARD
A ROBBED TRAIN
BROWNSVILLE AND HOUSTON MEN
WERE TAKING SHIPMENT OF
GOLD TO MEXICAN CAPITAL.

Relatives Of Teotilo CriXell. who j. now
in the city of Mexico, have lust received
an account Of 4 thrilling tram robbery m
which Mr.. Crixell lost 4 considerable sum
of money. Mr.. Crixell IN company with
Henry Borden of Houston left Laredo re-
Gently for the interior Of the republic. Mr..
Crixell and Mr.. Borden were taking 4 ship
mcnt Of $4,000 in gold which the express
company had refused 10 carry.
Because Of it, weight and in order 70
divert suspicion the two men had the gold
boxed up and placed in the baggae ear. Be
fore the train reached the city Of Mexico
ii was stopped hv bandits and the pa~~en-
gers were robbed of their personal be
lonaingS. Mr.. Borden was relieved 81
about $1,000 in cash which he had on his
person. Mr.. Crizell was more fortunate
however, and only lost in the %neighbor-
hood Of 800.
The information received here does not
state whether or not the bandits located
the gold and friends Of MIR. CriXell and
Mr.. Borden are hopeful that il was over
looked.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-18
PERSONALS


Mr.. and Mrs. f.. +. Barry of Houston
are visiting in Brownsville today.
A. Moch Of New Orleans. representing
n Wholesale house of that city is q bust
ness visitor i'll Brownsville for few days.
Charles II. Webb of Corpus Christi Is
in Brownsville today.
j. f.. Turner OF Fort Worth. land agent
for the Frisco lines, j. Il visitor in the city
today.
G. +. Hurst Of Dallas j. a business visi-
tor In Brownsville today.
Mrs. f. OlmSted of Mission was in
Brownsville today.
NJ. T. kaplan of Laredo, pembor of the
firm operating the Surprise Store Of
Brownsville. j. in Brownsville for a few
days.
Mr. and Mr.. J. kaplan have gone "a
san Antonio to attend the Fiesta.
Robert Farthing 81 Chicago has been
n business visitor in Brownsville and Other
Valley towns for the past several days
W. \. LAWYER has been n business visi-
tor in Brownsville for the past two days
LouiS Drecker of San Antonio X II
Brownsville on 4 business mission today
|
q. l.. Paget of Kansas City i among
this weeks business visitors in Browns
vile.
W. f.. Nelson of San Antonio arrived u
Brownsville on \. business visit Tuesday
Sam l.. Lowry of Mission j. in Browns
Vile on business today.
Charles ~Schuworih of Houston Is n bus
mess visitor IN Brownsville today.
A.. 4. Rosenfelder of Corpus Christi j
in Brownsville on business today.
+. W. Paterson of Houston is ii
Brownsville on a business mission.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-18
NOTIFY SCHOOLS
COMING MEET
F..1cak re 1EGH FRIDAY, ABOUT
PC cLNC SPELLING AND DECLAM-
Eli1N On TIE FIRST DAY.

The following notice has been sent to
the various schools in Cameron, WIllacy,
iIidalgo and Starr counties with reference
to the district meeting Of the University
Inter~cholaStic League:
The Harlingen district, No. 81, of the
University Inicr~chola~tic League. com-
posed of the counties of Ihdaleo, Starr.
.Willacy and Cameron. will hold il annual
contests in the city Of Brownsville April
.20th to 2l,t, 1917.
Program will begin about , y. m. Fri
day. 10Th. and Spelling. Declaiming and
Debating will be disposed of during the af-
I%tcrnoon and evening.
Saturday. the DIST. will be taken up with
athlehic work-tcnnis doubles for boys and
boys track and field events. k.
Sincerely yours.
W. +. JOURDAN.
Director General.
MISS MAMIE VI. BUCK.
Director of Debate and
Defamation.
T.. ". NANCE,
Rirector of Athletics.
~ -lflliil8 fhHtf~A VIII ~ Ahf 'I'hAh-
feature M the InterschnlaStic league meet.
The spelling contest will be held in the
afternoon. the defamation and debate IN
the evening. while Saturday will be devoted
Ia athletic events.
The meet will he participated in ~ the
winners Of county championship matches
in the schools of Cameron, llidalgo and
Willacv counties. and the winner, will be
sent 10 participate in the state university
and Agricultural and Mechanical state
meets.
The program will greatly resemble that
used last week in the county match with
the exception Of the holding Of spelling
contests in the afternoon instead of the
evening n on the former occasion. I'm the
county meet not sufficient time was allow
ed To complete the spelling match. the con
test lasting until after midnight.
The athletic committee has decided upor
an entrance fee of fifty cents for all con
t|e~tantS excepting those winning first anc
second place in the meet. TIN City Fed
GRAFTON of Women's clubs. the Rotary club
ami The board of City development have
been asked 10 contribute prizes for the diff
ferent events.
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The Gift Shop
Room 20I Merchants Bank Bldg.
GIFTS and NOVELTIES.
CLE RKS' UNION
ASKS SUPPORT
ADDRESSES COMMUNICATION TO IN
TERESTED PERSONS IN VALLEY
TELLING OF OBJECT DESIRED.

Officer. Of the Centre Latino, the organi-
cation which fathered the formation OF n
clerks and Office employees association IN
Brownsville. have addressed and are send
me ont to various Interested persons and
business houses Of the Valley hundreds Of
letters setting Forth the objects desired ~
be achieved bv "The Committee of Com
mcrcial Employees"
The letter. which is signed by Carlos
Castaneda and Felix Garcia, president and
secretary respectively Of the Centre La
Itiio. and E~teban r. Alvarez and Jose Hin
eIoSa, president ard secretary of the Com
mcrcial Employees. reads:
The Centre Latino has the honor of IN
forming Won that on April ninth of this
wear 4 labor union was formed under the
title Of ..The Committee Of Commercial
Employees" under the auspices of his or
.anization. This committee J. composed
Of the selling and office employees of this
city.
This body H. constituted for the pur-
lpose of attaining the following ends:
First. Procure the effective enforcement
of the laws which the various Legislative
bodies have provided for the protection OF
the workers of the country.
.~ccond. Procure the moral and intel
~lectual advancement of it, members a {
Iha-cS for their economic betterment.
Third. Procure mutual aid and protec-
ton in the defensive struggles of labor.
Fourth. 10 destroy the a~ntagoniSms q
race. considering the workr- a. a brother
whatever his nationality may be.
Fifth. TO diffuse among our members
the habits Of labor and frugality a. bases
for their social betterment.
This body has il birth n 2 critical
moment in the worlds evolution and ON
labor has for its object the social well be-
ing and bringing about of \ better under
standing between employers and employees
This committee i going TO fight foi
economic Justice within the scope Of the
law and common sense without losing sigh
of the fact that only the responsible are
worthy of freedom.
'In these concepts we salute, cordially
all mutual benefit, cooperative and Labor
organizations and We especially ask Of yol
Your valuable moral support and frank 60
operation for the progress and stability @
our society" 4
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-18
NOTICE.

To our Customers:
This Il to notify YOU that beginning May LIST.
1917. all 81 our business will be conducted on
a cash basis only. Positively no credit will ~
extended 10 anyone.
We will have coupon books for sale nj our
office or YOU may phone jOT and will deliver
same.
You viii please pay for milk when delivered
with coupons or cash.
Trusting to receive your patronage in the
future rs in the past.
Respectfully yours.
Brownsville Creamery Dairy Co.
(4-12-61 X. VI. uausherr. Manager.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-18

tSupplicd daily TN Cassidy Southwestern Com
sion Co. Fort Worth, Tex

FORT WORTH, April lS.-Ilog~: Re
cciptS 1900. Closed Zoe 10 l5c lower. Tor
.$15.45 on small buch best load 1925 not
very good; bulk $500 to Sl5.25.
Cattle: Receipts 5000. including $500
billed through and 800 calves. Beef steers
slow u l5c lower. Top about $3.50 On
.yearlingS: bulk 5000 to 5000: COWS and
heifer~ steady. top cow~ $3.50. bulk 1915
Ia $50; top heifer- $500, bulk 5000 N
$500: bulls steady, top SS.25, bulk 1913
Ia $3.50. Calves 25c To soc lower. toI
Sll.nn. bulk $3.50 To $3.50; stocker-
steady. steers $500 10 $500; COWS S5.5O
Ia $3.50: hciferS $3.50 to $500; calves
$3.50 ID $1,000.
Sheep; Receipts 500; steady.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-18
G;HNs.m.s
Receives Herald Medal-Miss Minnie

Carpenter of San Benito. Cameron county
champion speller, acknowledged receipt Of
the gold medal offered by the Brownsville
Herald Pub Co, says: II am glad | was
50 fortunate aS to receive the medal given
by The Brownsville Herald To the winner
of the senior spelling contest. The medal
is beautiful and | can scarcely part with il
long enough to have it engraved
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-18

With IIannes kolehmainen. Villir Ky
%ronen. Sidney Hatch and Arthur Roth On
the starting line, this wears marathon OF
the Boston A. A.. should be a hummer. The
% milo Grind will be run on AnriI 10.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-18

Thanks for Fl0werS-Members of the
city police force nave asked The Herald ~
express their thanks to their many friends
for the floral tributes given for the fun
cral of Color Sergeant George Underkirch-
er, chief Of the military police force. The
civilian officers feel Sergeant Underkirch-
er's loss kcenly. During many months ~
service with the municipal authorities Ser
zcant Underkirchcr always showed a dis
position and Willingness a. cooperate IN
the suppression OF crime ny both civilians
and soldiers.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-18
Don't miss Mrs. Vernon Castle in Pat
ria" Matinee at the DreamIand tomorrow
will begin at | p. m. account parade.

The spring season implies carpenter re-
pairs, new screens, painting and wall paper
for your home. Call X. l.. Gutierrez. Il. O.
Box 303, Phone 56S. (4-2-tf)
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-18

Seventh street between Washington and
Levce street, with the exception of the
Elizabeth street crossing has been torn
up BY the sewer line extension. This to-
gcther with the construction of n great
deal of additional storm and sanitary lines
and 4 number Of water pipes must be com
pleted before the street paving l. laid.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-18

preliminary work IN the preparation Of the
streets 10 receive the coating of tarvia will
he necessary, according 10 City Manager
+. II. Williams. Elizabeth street, the first
to be improved by the tarvia process, will
have to he rcdrc~sed with a coating Of
gravel. and additional storm sewerage will
be put in before the final work starts. 1t
i expected that it will be IA least six weeks
before the tarvia work will start.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-18

Jesse bennett left this morning for San
| Antonio 10 attend the fiesta week celebra-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-18

YOU CAN'T CUT THAT GRASS with a dull
lawn mower. Well call for and sharpen en-,
also repair that bicycle. Guarantee Cycle Co.,
Next sentinel Office. tI-ll TIL
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-18

A marriage license has been issued y
the county clerk to Edward Campbc
Mcclure and Miss Jean William Murph,
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-18

Solid Gold Wedding Rings Of the usual
high Rutlodge standard: the best that
money can buy, at the old reliable Rutledge
~Jcwclry Store. :
a Poor Little Rich Girl, with Mary Pick
ford (Artcraftl-"Thr best thing Mary
.Pickford has ever done. We play To Il
transient. man audience, but | nm glad 10
say that this offering brought 4 better class
into our theatre. especially of women and
children, during the week we ran il, than
the theatre has catered 10 before during ill.,
three years of existence. Business was
very good. and only previous contracts
|iniiely.-IIarry Miller, Rose Theatre. At
the Dittmann Theatre Monday. (i-1S-ltl
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-18

WHAT HAVE YOU TO REPAIR? We re-
pair anything. Work called for and delivered.
Bicycle supplies. Guarantee Cycle 90. next
Sentinel Office. t3-21-tfJ
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-18
Don't miss Mrs. Vernon Castle in Pat
ria Matinee at the Dreamland tomorrow
will begin at | p. m. account parade.
DON'T FORGET A BATH CAP vi

going to the Point. DE and up at tht
Eagle Pharmacy. t4-17-tfl
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-18
DON'T FORGET A BATH CAP NJ

gong 10 the Point. Doe and up at th'
Eagle Pharmacy. t4-11-tt)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-11
CUMBERLAND, MD.

Miss Virginia Millholland. who has
been visiting her grandmother, Mrs.
James A. Mil1holland, Washington, is
the guest of Mrs. George V. Hobart,
Pelham Manor. New York. John K.
Millholland returned from visiting Mrs.
James A. Millholland, Washington.
Lester Lewis is a visitor from Rich
mond. Va. Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Lee
Carl received Tuesday in honor of their
crystal wedding anniversary. Miss Jo-
sephine Gaffney, Washington. was a
guest at the reception of Miss Anna
Ketzner in honor of Miss Ella MaIam-
ply. Edward F. Webb was a visitor
to Washington. Homer 1. Huntington
returned from Washington. Mrs. Bert
n. Garstin, late of Washington. was
hostess at bridge parties Thursday and
Friday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-11

the Monday evening concert this week
of the Young Mems Christian Associa-
tion. Each Of the numbers was re-
warded with recalls and the program
spouse in encores Among the numbers
Beethoven: "Gavotte." by Gossec;
"Rondino." Beethoven-Kreisl encore.
THE Bee" by Schubert, Mr.. La Fol,
(Melba waltz, by Arditti; What's In
the Air Today?" by Eden: Wing Tee
Vice." by C. w. O'Connor; Poor But
terfy," by Hubbell. and, encore. The
Sunshine of Your Smile" by Ray. Mrs.
his programmed numbers he gave I'm
Neutral" and Brand New" two of his
own writings of recent date.
Henry A. Kruger has been engaged
as tenor soloist of the First Baptist
Church and sang with the quartet last
Sunday. when he was heard at the Of
fertory In Il Come to Thee" by Caro-
Roma. 49,.
Mrs. Florence Howard, soprano; Miss
Mary Jacobs. contralto. with Mrs. Ed
mund Barry, accompanist. recently con-
miscellaneous program at reception
given at st. Marks Lutheran Church,
their selections being Goodbye" by
Tosti. and Nanny Song" by Ware,
Mrs. Howard: 20 Fair and Sweet and
Holy" by Cantor. and Baby" by Bond.
Miss Jacobs, and the duets, Calm as
the Night" by Goetz, and "Barchrolle,"
by Offenbach. Other numbers were
given by an orchestra under direction
of Miss Ella Sargent; by Mrs. holster.
Rowell, tenor; Grace Volland, reader:
Benton Corning, tenor: Mrs. Frost, con-
tralto; Mrs. L. F. Holden, reader. and
G. Kayhoe, tenor.
The Rebew Orchestra, H w. Weber,
conductor. celebrated it's nineteenth
birthday Tuesday evening at the Tea
Cup Inn, a musical and dance being
the order of the evening. Miss Viola
Schippert, soprano, and Miss Marguerite
of the occasion, Miss Schippert singing
"a May Morning." Nothing but Love-"
His Buttons Are Marked U. S." by
Bond; "Stolen Fruit" by Godfrey Nut
ting. and several other selections, and
Miss Harber's numbers included Ma
zurka," by Miersch. and "A Scotch
Pastorale," by Saenger. while the or
chestra contributed several selections.
Miss Bessie Humphreys and w. j. Web
err acting as accompanies. After the
serving of refreshments dancing
brought the pleasant occasion to a
close.
Miss Frances Scherger. soprano, will
sing Tuesday evening at the Parent
Teachers Association of the Grover
Cleveland School, when she will be
heard in Come, for It's June" by
Forster, and Spring Is a Lovable
Lady," by Elliot.
The solo quartet Of the First Baptist
Church will sing this morning Come
Unto Me-" by Gounod, with incidental
tenor and soprano solos, and the offer
tory number will be a soprano solo, 20
Blessed Savior" by Panofka. The SER
sonnet of the quartet includes Mrs.
Florence Howard, soprano and director;
Mrs. Arthur Whaley, contralto; Henry
Kruger, tenor, and H. Alvin Lake, bass,
with Mrs. Edmund Barry, organist.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-11

Henry A. Kruger has been engaged
as tenor soloist Of the First Baptist
Church and sang with the quartet last
Sunday. when he was heard at the of
fertory in Il Come to Thee" by Caro-
Roma. 49,.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-11

Mrs. Gertrude Lyons. soprano; Ches-
ter La Toilette. violinist: C. ". OCon-
nor, reader. with Miss Alwarda Cassel-
man, accompanist. gave one Of the most
enjoyable programs of the season at
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-11

Miss Florence Girouard. soprano, has
recovered from her recent attack of
grip and has resumed her singing at
the United Brethren Church, of which
she is the regular soloist.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-11

The frontier orphans" in France
will be the beneficiaries of the concert
given Monday afternoon by Miss Mar
guerite Brown, soprano, and Nation
Boyce, pianist, at All Souls Church,
which was attended by a discriminating
audience of members and friends of
the Twentieth Century Club. under
whose auspices the affair was given.
Mr.. Boyce, organist of ST. Matthew'S
Church, who is known here principally
for his enthusiastic work in the domain
of church music, especially according
to the rules laid down in the famous
motu proprio by the late Pope Plus y,
made an equally favorable Impression
on this occasion as a pianist. He gave
Sgambatis "Gavotte," "Liebestraume,"
by List; "Rondo Capriccios6," by
Mendelssohn: "Berceuse" and "Scherzo
in b Flat Minor" both by Chopin. his
work being marked throughout by fine
technic and intelligent Interpretation.
Miss Brown, who has pleasing voice
of wide range. sang "Chanson Proven
CAL" by Del Acaua; "Chanson Indoue.'
BY s Rimsk Xxx a1sanIs aria Ad su
Tschaikowsky; over Hill and Dale"
from Midsummer Nights Dream" by
Cooke: Allah" by Chadwick; "a Plan
tation Ditty." by colburn; "Conseiis a
Neige," BY Bemberg; "All the Worlds a
Clock Shop" by Golden; loft in the
Silly Night" (Irtsh atr); aria, All, fors
elui," from al Traviata," by Verdi.
Miss Mary Jacobs, contralto, was one
of the soloists at the recent commence
ment exercises at the Western High
School. making favorable impression
in None but the Lonely Heart by
Tschaikowsky; 20 Fair and Sweet and
Holy" by Cantor. and, for encore. His
Lullaby" by Bond. Miss Jacobs was
accompanied at the piano by Mrs. Jew
ell Downs.
Mrs. Gertrude Lyons, soprano; Ches-
ter La Toilette. violinist; C. ". OCon-
nor, reader. with Miss Alwarda Cassel-
man. accompanist. gave one Of the most
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-11
EDUCATIONAL.
IN WASHINGTON.

ALL BRANCHES OF MATHEMATICS TAUGHT
by university graduate and experienced teacher:
price, soc per hour Address Box PODS, star ONCE.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-11

The Washington Branch, WOman's
Auxiliary to the Railway Mall Associn-
ton. met Thursday evening at the nome
of Mrs A. K. Wine. 116 Sd street north
east, with the president, Mrs. Drtscoll,
and other officers present. Two new
members. Mrs. Middleton and Mrs.
Hanger, We're elected. Short talks We're
made on better service conditions by
Messrs. Middleton. Roberts. Luxford,
Hughes, Gillian and Driscoll. After the
business meeting refreshments were
served by the hostesses, Mrs. Wine and
Mrs. Stikeleather. The meeting was
well attended by the members, their
husbands and friends. The auxiliary
is growing and the officers are begin
ming the year with the hope That a
strong organization will be realized
An invitation to meet at the nome OF
Mrs E. H. Roberts, 1919 Holmead street,
Thursday. March I. was accepted.
The Home Branch Of the Sunshine So
ciety met Wednesday at the home of
Mrs C. f. Ferguson, 1648 North Capitol
street Miss Mildred Gilbert. represent
ing the Congressional Union. mace
short address. announcing the conVen-
that representative of the society be
sent to make an address at this conVen-
ton. Committees that were appointed
to visit the Methodist Home for Incur
made favorable reports At one of the
homes the committee was requested to
furnish some form of entertainment for
the "shut-ins," which will be done by
the society in the very near future
The musical which was to be given
February 10 will be postponed until
some time in March. Verses and quo
tations containing happy and helpful
philosophy were read by members and
visitors. followed by a nature study of
birds. presented In form of rhyme and
conundrum. One new member was ad-
mitted. Refreshments were served. The
next meeting will be held March 7, at
the home Of Mrs. J. b. Gordon, 1873
North Capitol street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-11

Junior Gov. WeIIes Society, c. A. r.
Mrs. George s. Burchfield of Riggs
place entertained thirty-fve members
and friends of the society recently.
Each member brought contribution
of soap for Friendship House. Prepa-
rations were completed for tho annual
tea party. Miss Van Ness was in charge
of the program for the day. which in
cluded stories by Lena Allen and Mar
saret Thomson: piano solo by Cath
crime Hawley and an essay on THE
Life of Thomas Jefferson" by Anna
Margaret Hendrix. The ode and salute
to the flag followed, with Alberta War
rem as colorbearer. In the dining room
the hostess was assisted by Mrs. Smith
and Mrs. Hooe. Among the guests
We're Mrs. A. C. Smith. Mrs. Frank
Cunningham. Mrs. L. H. Thomson. Mrs
w. w. Edwards, Mrs. John Taylor and
Mrs. John II. Sisman.
The Abigail Hartman Rice CHAPTER.
ID. A. r.. held Its February meeting with
Miss Gladys Sinclair. The regent. Mrs
Clayton Z. Emig, presided The fol-
lowing were named alternates for the
Continental Congress in April: Mrs
Harry Gauss, Miss Marie Parks, Mrs
Wilfred Burgan. Miss Juliet Curtiss
Miss Evelyn NJ Emig, Miss Gladys Sin
clair. Miss Gladys Dromgold Emig, Miss
Elizabeth Campbell. Miss Mary Ward
and Miss Alice Hoover. The paper of
the evening was read by Mrs. +. w.
Won Dachenhausen, on 1.-THE Life and
Works of Marcia Burns": Miss Olive
Budd played group of violin solos, ac-
companied by Miss Trainham. Miss
Eileen Eastwood. Miss Vernie Maupin
and Miss Mary Frances Harris were
received into membership. Great in
terest centered around the recent mar
riage of the historian of the chapter.
Miss Regina Fisher and Mr.. Wilfred
Burgan. The presentation of a large
American flag to the public school at
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-11

Miss Louise Won Wagenen, soprano,
contributed a group of songs at the
of the Women's Club of ST.
Episcopal Church Wednes-
day evening. Miss Edith b. Athey act
ing as accompanist.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-11

Miss Frances Scherger, soprano, will
sing Tuesday evening at the Parent
Teachers Association of the Grover
Cleveland School, when she will be
heard in Come, for It's June" by
Forster, and Spring Is a Lovable
Lady," by Elliot.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-11

A delightful musical was given by
Mrs. John w. Thompson at her resi-
dence in I street recently, when in
struments from the famous collection
of D. ]. Particle were used.
Charles Frailey, playing effectively
and with great expression on the 1928
Spanish Stradivarius. was accompanied
by Mr.. Wilson at the piano.
Ernest Lent gave several numbers,
playing on the 1903 Duke of Edin-
burgh cello, made in Rome by David
Techler.
After the musical Mr. Newman, the
lecturer. who was a guest. told of his
personal experiences in Africa with
former President Roosevelt.