New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1919-05-02
Sixteen Pretty Maids Graduate

mencement exercises conducted Wed.
nesday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the
First Presbyterian church. which was
beautifully decorated with quantiti.s
Of flowers for the important occas-
sion.
The sixteen young ladies, graduates
of the 1919 class of the Allison
James School, were a much admired
group. Gowned in spotless> white,
wearing corsage bouquets of pink and
white carnations, the class flower.
they made a charming picture. The
graduates were: Rafaelita Borrego,
Carlota Bustos, Sofia Dominguez,
Andreita Marez, Bersabe Martinez,
Terehita Martinez, Carmen Nevarez.
Petrita Ortega. Annie Salazar, Mar
celina Sanchez. Lily Selph, Pita
Struck. Tomasita TrujiIlo, Sofia Vigil, .
Domitila Salazar, and Helen Jones.
After the first number on the pro-
gram, a vocal selection by the chorus,
Rev. J. w. Hamblin delivered the
invocation, which was followed by
an inspiring address by Rev. Hugh
Cooper, OF Albuquerque.
Miss Buxton, principal of the AL
lison-James School also addressed
the graduates in her usual pleasing
manner and presented each of the
young ladies with her diploma. A
sprightly vocal selection by the
chorus. followed.
Rev. J. w. Hamblin, the efficient
Presbyterian pastor of this city
presented the Read Medal to Miss
Tomasita Truj:llo, one of the graz
duat.s, for general efficiency in all
school work. The interesting pro-
gram concluded with the Star Span
gled Banner, the large attendance
joining in singing the national hymn.
To the teachers who have so faith.
fully and unselfishly given their time
and energy to training these young
people, and making this institution
such a success, a great deal of credit
is due.
Enjoyable o. E. s. Social
One of the most enjoyable events
of the week was the social given
by the members of Santa Fe Chapter
No. l9, O. E. S., under the direc-
ton OF the Worthy Matron Stella
Sloan in the Blue Lodge apartments
Thursday night.
The banquet hall was decorated
with quantities of fragrant spring
blossoms. where the merry party as
sembled to play cards while others
danced. A pleasing feature proceed
ing the card playing and dancing
were two vocal solos by R. L.
Ormsbee, with Miss Evelyn Mcbride
at the piano.
Delicious refreshments were serv-
ed about midnight to over eighty
five, including members visiting
members and invited guests.
Dances and More Dances
The Terpsichorean Club recently
organized by young people of this
city, will give its fir st dance this
evening at the library hall.
The Elks Social Committee is Civ
ing a big May dance at the Elks
home tomorrow night. Many will be
the attractions including a "divinely
fair queen" and a graceful May
Pole dance by several members Of
the order.
"Mountaineers" Interesting Topic
The Woman's Union of the First
i l CSDytCl ldtL NlulSH Will ilCCt tIiS
afternoon at the home of Mrs.
Henry Dendahl, Don Casper avenue
at 3 o'clock. The interesting topic at
present claiming the attention of the
members is entitled "Mountaineers".
A paper will be presented on this
subject by Mrs. Dendahl. Mrs. X.
E. Ten Eyck, president will preside.
Fred Wagner Wins Second Prize
In the state wide contest for the
best essay on the League of Ma
tons" in which several contestants
were students attending higher edu-
cational institutions, and those in
the High Schools, Fred Wagner a
student of the Santa Fe High School.
won the second prize, a check for
5000. Fred is the son Of State Super
;ntendent and Mrs. J. H. Wagner Of
this city.
Clovis Masons Buy Building
The Masonic Lodge of Clovis re.
Gently purchased the old Clovis Ma
tional Bank building from James J.
Swofford, of Kansas City, for a con-
sideration of $4,000. After this build
ing is fitted up the Masons will
have an attractive lodge home. The
order also own the building adjoin-
ing which brings in a nice revenue.
The Vaudeville Show
Given at Springer a few days ago
by home talent arti SITS was a grand
success financially. Every number
was especially clever and enjoyable.
The net proceeds amounted to $3.50.
which will decidedly aid the M. E.
Church fund.