Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-09-07
LAST MEETING
OF TEACHERS
INSTITUTE Held
Attend Dance at Elks and
Enjoy Auto Ride to Coun-
try Club anil Also to Mat
amOrOS.

The knowledge that today's meet
ing was the last day of the insti-
tute overshadowed this mornings
session. There was feeling of re-
gret with many, for Brownsville has
been so courteously hospitable that
those attending the institute have
had not only a profitable session, but
a most delightful time while so
journing in the city.
The main address of this morn
ing's session was a talk by Red
Cross Nurse Miss Clair Mccormick
of st. Louis. She discussed health
conditions here and elsewhere, and
outlined some simple rules for liv-
ing that promote good health. She
made most interesting address and
held the attention of her audience
from the first few sentences of her
address.
County Superintendent Kenema
also made short address, stating
that he would abide by the recently
passed resolutions, and then the
meeting was dispersed and the teach
crs went to the various rooms for
their final instructions and les
sons. At IL O'Clock there was
meeting of all the county teachers
in the Junior high school building.
and at the completion of this meet
ing the session was adjourned.
Though some Of the teachers left
yesterday, there was still a splendid
attendance at this mornings meet
ing, and all present at this mornings
session expressed themselves as
highly pleased with the reception
they received while in this city.
Though the institute continued only
a week. the efforts and cooperation
of both the school authorities and
the residents of the entire city were
such as to make its entire weeks
session a success and most pleasant
for all attending.
Drive Is Feature of Entertainment
Perhaps one Of the most enjoya-
bic affairs given the visitors while
they were in the city, was the auto
mobile drive which was arranged for
their entertainment Thursday after
noon. A large number Of the resi-
dents of the city proffered their au-
tomobiles. and in a number of Incl
dents went themselves to drive. and
carried the teachers for a drive
around the city, over the interna-
tional bridge into Mexico, out to
Palm Grove and to the other inter
esting sites in and around Browns
vile. Some of the teachers had gone
home. but altogether it was estimat-
ed that about two or three hundred
teachers availed themselves of this
splendid hospitality. Many of them,
Of course. went over into Matamoros,
and were delighted with the quaint
ness and charm of this old city.
Other chose to see all of Browns
Vile and were equally delighted
with the many beautiful places they
observed. The drive proved sue
cess in every way.
Elks Give Dance.
As is the custom each year that the
Teachers Institute meets in Browns
Vile, the Elks extended the courtesy Of
their spacious ball. and arranged an in
formal and enjoyable dance for the en-
tertainment of the teachers who were
here attending the meeting Of the insti-
tute. last night. The dance starting nj
o'clock.
Despite the warm weather. the hall
was pleasantly cool. large fans helping
make the room pleasant. The teachers
were all met by a number of Browns
villc's leading citizens and their wives
and daughters. and all were given
cordial welcome and urged TO enjoy
the evenings pleasure 10 its fullest ex-
tent. After short time spent in get
ting acquainted. and in meeing all pre-
sent, the music started and the rest of
the evening was devoted to dancing, an
art which is ever popular. Throughout
the entire evening delicious fruit punch
was served. aiding materially in making
the evening enjoyable.
Much credit for the success of the
evening snOuIu DC ENth " w. Neo'r~
Desha. who with several other members
Of the Club. worked untiringly to see
that the affair be success. The
teachers were. delighted with this fur
thcr testimony Of the hospitality OF
his city. and the frequent cncores were
added proof Of the popularity OF the
evenings pleasure with all who attend
ed.
George Desha was ably assisted in his
work by Joseph c. Brutsche and Joseph
6. Celaya. They with Mr.. Desha form
cd n committee fthree. who were ap-
pointed 10 assume complete charge OF
the affair. and their efforts were mate
rial in making a success.
Music was furnished by Joe Cr'xelIs
Orchestra,