The copper era and Morenci leader., 1918-03-29

Knights of Pythias .... 3,S42 IS Elks ...... ...... ........ 5,751 90 Masons ...... ..$l6, ,6S4 "A l Labor ........$ 237. IT Grand Total, ... ... 54,1o7.86 Word was received here on Friday of last week that MT. Bury's mother 1 had died at her home in San Fran 1 cisco. MT. Bury left here for her bedside about two weeks ago. The sympathy of his many friends is ex- tended him.
 Mrs. c. B. Hull and Mrs. R. W. Prouty entertained large party of men in honor of MT. Hull and MT. Prouty's birthdays at the home of the latter on Wednesday evening of this week. The affair was in the nature l of surprise for the men who were kept busy receiving the guests at 8 o'clock. Cards were the chief diver sion of amusement including con- tinuous smoker and string music was furnished by three of the guests. An excellent lunch was served during the affair which was heartily enjoyed un- til after the midnight hour.
 
 House entertained large number of friends on Thursday evening in hon. or of H. W. Harivel who will leave with the last draft for Ft. Riley on Monday. Victrola music, dancing and cards assisted in making the evening one long to be remembered by the honored one, as we'll as the guests many of whom have enjoyed former elegant parties given by the Staff House members. The affair was con cluded with lunch and refreshments thoroughly appreciated by all. The hest wishes of all accompany Mir. | Harivel in his new work.
 Frank Graves. machinist at the Blue mine, P. D. Corporation, met with a painful accident on Friday of last week wben he fell down the shaft about fifty feet and was pain fully bruised about the head and body While tightening piece of pipe in the shaft, his wrench slipped causing him to lose his footing. After removal to the hospital he was un COT scious for some time but he is now getting along nicely.
 A number of excellent pictures are on the program during next week al the Morenci Club theatre. Gail, Kane will be shown in "As Man Made Her on Monday. Carlyle Blackwell in "The Marriage Market" on Tuesday On Wednesday 'The Spy'', featuring Dustin Farnum, and on Thursday Ethel Barrymoxe will appear in "The Lifted Veil" On Saturday Freedom l Of tha xr,;11 ha cha faof -iy1c @ we'll known movie actor. The Clut has been undergoing a complete reno vating and repainting and the bright ness of the rooms with their new coat is noticeable to everyone. Prepara tions are being made to open the re freshment room in the near future.
 As special reminder to the genera public don't forget to move youl clock ahead one hour on Sunday March 31st. Affairs will go on as usual at the regular time with al clocks set ahead an hour.
 : Over fifty members are now enroll ed with the Morenci Mems Brother hood recently organized at the Mo renci Chapel. and the new society bid. fair to be prominent influence in tht camp. Plans are being made for in ) tereSting. open social meetings, avoid ing the stiff set routine of affairs oftel roticeable in societies. Subjects vii 9 he brought up and discussed. shor talks will be encouraged with tn, , erdeavor to bring men closer to eacl other and furnishan hour of relaxation . from business worries A specia , evening of entertainment is also 2 being arranged for the general pub f lie in the near future, including 2 lunch to be prepared and served b, F.. the members. An urgent invitation r is extended all men to join this Brotl f erhood and enjoy the many associa tions and getting together' meeting
 to be held in the future.
 The Boy Scouts are again maxim, l. preparations. to do their bit'' in tn, coming sale of Liberty Bonds, thirt issue. At meeting held on Tuesda, evening of last week Glen Roscoe ant Leslie McDougal1 were each presente, with medal sent to them by tn, ' Treasury Department at Washington D. C., for their services in the las Liberty Loan drive. in which thes, boys sold over $1O.OO0O0 in bonds They are proud of their medals ant other scouts have resolved to carr !, one in the coming campaign. Tn, t motto of the Boy Scouts is Be Pre- l pared.'' and under the direction o Scoutsmaster G. E. Baxter, the boy - are living up to it.