Imperial Valley press., 1927-01-07
SOCIETY AND CLUB NEWS

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decidedly satisfying mother. AS a
mother whose children Will always
be children to her, ana whose judg-
ment she is never quite willing TO
trust, Mrs. Bickford was excellent.
The juvenile parts of the play,
those of the younger sister and
brother, were taken by Mrs. George
Hickcox and Ms. lea Adams, the
former as "Bess,' and the latter
as Bob AS little sister, Mrs.
Hickcox displayed a charming and
realistic alteration of a younger sis
ter for an older one. In the role of
Bob Mrs. Adams furnished the
necessary contrast as the young
brother whom no one quite appre-
ciates.
Forced by her mother S persistent
determination to misunderstood,
Emeie leaves home, taking the
train which will bear her to Boston
where the married man who loves
her is waiting, instead of going to
New York as she had eourageously
determined TO do. The play ends
with the mother s tragic discovery
Of her mistake.
Clever SNt Enjoyed
A piano solo by Mrs. G. \.
Schlichte, pianiste of unusual abil-
ity, opened the program. which was
introduced by Mrs. G. L. Marsh. a
vocal solo and encore number by
Mrs. Guy Pearson, were enthusias-
tieally received following the play.
A clever sketch from Midsummer
Night S Dream. = given by Phyllis
Stlgenbaur and Edith Hazel F'lem-
ing completed the entertainment.
The two little girls, one in a
dainty fairy s costume and the 9th
er as merry Puck delighted
the audience with their animated
Interpretation of their skit, the pro-
logue and epilogue of which were
written by Mrs. Helen Anderson.
Both of the youthful participants
are talented pupils of Mrs. Ander-
son.
Outstanding among the business
matters coming before the club was
the discussion held at the request
of Mrs. Albert ". Hale concerning
temporary membership cards. Pros
and cons of the plan were animated
ly discussed. At the close of the
"open forum which was held, 1t
was voted to place the matter, to-
gether with that Of posting the
names Of members delinquent on
their dues for certain period after
the expiration Of which they should
be dropped from the club. before
the bylaws committee. The COM
mittee IS to report at the next
meeting.
A number Of announcements of
club activities, both past and fu-
ture, were made. Mrs. F. D. Jacobs
announced a total Of s601 collected
from l3S members during the re-
cent finance campaign. The pay
menr of money raised by other mem
bers of the club would be much ap-
preciated by the finance squad, Of
which Mrs. Jacobs is chairman.
Mrs. Earle g. Davis announced
the next club program, which will
be given by Mrs. Fitzgerald, a state
chairman who is one of the out
standing club women Of the state
and 4 brilliant speaker.
The next club card party was an
nounced by Mrs. James ". Glass
ford for next Wednesday. Other
club activities for next week which
were announced were the meeting
Of the Twice Told Tales section at
Ms. Martin 3. o 'Brien 8 on Mon
day; the Literature section on
Tuesday at Mrs. Ross Hickcox' the
Arts and Crafts section at the club
house Wednesday morning; the
music section Thursday at Mrs. Fred
Gianola :: and the history section
a week from Monday al Mrs. Z. j.
Maack's.
ether announcements included the
coming Of the Ukrainian chorus on
January i. Mrs. A B. Hanson
told Of the success OF the Christmas
cheer which was carried by gifts
10 lS2 persons through the work OF
Miss Julia Wagner, Amerieanization
teacher, cooperating with the club.
The announcement of the ap-
pointmen5 f Mrs. Charles 5.
Thatcher as head Of the club 8 en-
plovment bureau. was made by Mrs.
Hale. who called attention 10 the
moving Of the bureau 10 the Cham
Der of Commerce office from the
Nrceland studio.
Members were asked 10 save their
rummage for sale which is TO be
held soon. Those having donations
should notify Mrs. 4 B. Hanson or
Mrs. y. 6. Horne.
Payment Of two notes will follow
the drawing = two numbers, which
was made by Ars. Don Rex. Mrs.
Rex drew the numbers 50 and So,
belonging 70 Mrs. L. c. Lee and
Mrs. G.. l. Hall
Now, II 50 Just had an Oil Com
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