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incident to the police of the first pre-
cinct and Detective Kane was as
signed to search for the tailor. The
detective instantly recognized the ad.
dress as that of building which had
figured in numerous police forays. In
fact, the Strong-arm squad on more
than ore occasion had invoked the
aid of sledge hammers to break up
alleged gambling parties.
It was not charged that the tailor
was engaged in anything more ques-
tionable than pressing. cleaning and
nending, but the laundryman was
not so sure about it. The Chinaman
owns the building and Detective Kane
directed his attention to him.
Hey, Ching" demanded the Off
Ger. what has become of that tailor?"
ME puttum out. P1eece alice time
hlust down DOORS" replied the laund-
ryman. "Gettee tired puttee up new
doors. Puttum outi''
The young lady eventually recovered
her gowns.
The latest Scotch gag in vaudeville:
II just received a New Years card
from a Scotch friend. He sent me
the card for 1927, 1928 and 1929"
Met a friend on G street next day
Scotch joke.
Il hope so" said he, beating it.
X * y X
When one speaks of a person being
many-s!ded it recalls to mind the
child who was asked by the teacher
to describe a cat. "a cat" said the
youngster, sis an animal with four
legs-one on each corner"
A Washington business acquaint-
ance who employs a number of clerks
and stenographers is an efficiency
fanatic. The other day he received
letter from a friend introducing the
bearer. The letter read: Dear Ed
This will introduce to you the bearer,
Mr.. -. He is looking for a situ.
alton. He is a man of many parts,
etc.
Dictated by benevolence rather than
Judgment, the gentleman employed
the job-seeker. Two weeks later the
man was sacked. His erstwhile en-
ployer requested him to deliver a let
ter to the man upon whose recon.
nendation he had been engaged. This
was the note:
Dear -: I am returning the
bearer to you. He has too many
parts missing, etc.
** y
Maj. Harvey Burwell, commandant
of Boiling Field, is truly many.
sided personality.
The major graduated from Norwich
University. which is military IN char.
acter. While there he played full.
back on the foot ball squad and
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priced, costing more than she wanted
to pay. Accordingly, she did the
Nancy-like thing and worked out a
substitute.
She purchased a toy chiffonier. She
Iacquered this in mauve and silver.
with drawer knobs and drawer inte-
rior done in cerise. 1t was most So
phisticated, looking when finished. In
one drawer Nancy put old-fashioned
barley candy. Crystallized fruits went
in another drawer, and stationery and
stamps in third.
Nancy's mother gave a reading
glass. 1t was light in weight, with a
study handle so that even trembly old
hands could hold it firmly.
TCopyright 1927
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The Sidewalks of Washington
BY THORNTON FISHER

Fond of music. connoisseur Of art
and rider of the air.
4 y 4 4
Capt. Don Muse, executive officer
of Boiling Field. quits when the
official whistle blows, and burns the
midnight watts turning wood into
exquisite designs. The captains
workshop Is in the rear of his living
quarters at the field and is equipped
with every practical device for busy
with things.
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SldET0u DIS q UdS-
lSet bali player.
He was chosen
All-America sub
stitute balfoack
by Walter Camp.
Upon graduation
BurwelI received
a commission in
the Regular Army
and was assigned
to the cavalry.
He has been in
the flying service
for the past eight
years.
At Norwich Maj.
Burwell special
lied in philosophy
and literature. He
a. -
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DAILY DIET RECIPE
Potato Pufs.

Potato Puffs.
Mashed potato, / cup
Flour, / cup
Salt, 1a teaspoon
Baking powder, 1 teaspoon
Eggs, 2
Milk, q cup
Deep hot fat, cups
SERVES 6 PORTIONS.
The mashed potato must be free
from Jumps. Left over mashed potato
will do. Add to this the flour into
which has been sifted the salt and
baking powder. Add the beaten eggs.
Add the milk. Beat well. Drop by
tablespoonfuls into the hot fat. This
will puff and brown beautifully
Serve very hot.
DIET NOTE.
Recipe contains protein, starch,
minerals, lime and iron. Should not
be eaten by those of difficult diges.
ton or be given to children. Should
not be eaten by those wishing to re.
duce.
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kind of ingredients we use the care we
take with the mixing, raising and baking
;. the carefulness of our tests -.
It's rich, creamy flavor, its firm yet deli
cate texture, it's nourishin9 wholesomeness
give to Rice's just the qualities that
Washington people demand in bread.
Fresh-twice daily-at your own gro
cer's-each loaf with the seal and
guarantee of the City Bak-
ing Institute.
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DAYS idIeT1 clAe
was dismayed to
discover that the
tailor had disap-
peared, hook, line
sinker and gowns.
Moreover, he had
left no clue to his
whereabouts. She
inquired of a Chi
nese lauudryman,
but the taciturn
Oriental said only,
"Allee S a m e e
gone. ID o n I
know"
7 h o r o u & hly
aroused at the
possible loss of
apparel, the young
lafiy reY1orfnd the
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folks have so few wants that the list
of welcome presents is of necessity
small.
Nancy had heard her grandmother
speak of the small swinging mirror,
almost toy size. which was affixed to
two small drawers and which held her
trinkets as a girl. These doll-like
dressers are coming back in style for
the early American furnished home.
But Nancy found there were, high
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lector of curios, possessing some OF
the rarest miniatures the writer ever
has seen. He is also intrigued by
antique furniture. His vocabulary IS
amazing and his mode of expressicsi
colorful--dynamic, yet gentle and
sympathetic. He believes in sound
organization and the development of
self-starting thinkers.
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A washington young lady took two
gowns several weeks ago to a tailor
ing establishment. Returning few
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When Grandmother Lees birthday
was imminent Nancy puzzled and
frowned over a suitable gift. Elderly
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Experiments in the distillation of
oils from New Zealand brown coal
are said to have been highly successful.
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Dougherty, who headed the list. were
present and participated in the games.
Awards were made to each table. most
OF which had been donated bv local
friends
The president of the circle. Mrs
Horace w. Whitaker, and her carDs
CT chairmen of committees had ~pared
no effort TO make the occasion one
Ions to be remembered as we'll as one
Of financial gain.
The regular meeting OF the circle
was held next day. April 81 at the
home of Mrs. Peter Remsen. l26
Chestnut street. The president Mrs
Whitaker. presided After routine
business, sewing for the home was the
order of the day.
The Ingram Crittenton Circle met
Wednesday at the Florence Cvitteuton
liome, on Conduit road. for its rc-u-
lar monthly meeting The luncheon
was prepared by the workers at the
hume, following which the business
meeting was conducted by the presi-
cent, Mrs. II. A, Barrows. Miss Cole.
superintendent, gave a talk 10 the
circle. Each member and guest Of
the 30 who were present brought y
special gift Of money, which amounted
to over Sl00. Several also made a do
nation Of ready made rompers for the
older children in the home.
The I0nta Club annual dinner and
meeting was held last ni.ht az tn,
]. w. G. A. Seventeenth and X
streets. Reports for the year showed
interesting and hopeful activities
many Of which centered around the
coming National Zonta Convention. to
which Washington business and pro
fessionai women are hostesses, NAV 10
to 10.
Miss Jane Bartlett's term Of office
as president win hold until after the
convention. Miss Elizabeth Harris
attorney at law. was unanimously
elected as president for the ensuing
year, and DR.. Lida r. Earhart re
ceiVed the highest number OF votes
for vice president The following
were elected to membership ON the
board or directors for three years
Mrs. Harriet Howe Miss Emma r.
Hahn and Miss Elizabeth Peet. for
one year, Miss NancEe Lake and Miss
Esther Guide
Reports were given by Miss Maude
Harper. treasurer: Miss Hettie =. An.
derson, chairman of publicity; Dr
Seville Coale, chairman of intercity
committee; Miss Malinde Havey. chair
man of public affairs committee; Miss
karoline Klager, chairman Of business
methods and classification: Miss Nan
eye Lake. chairman of fellowship and
attenda nee; DR.. Jessie La Sale, chair
man of permanent work; Miss Mae
Meyers. chairman Of the convention
committee. and by Mrs. Nan Street.
secretary, who had the honor of per
feet attendance during the year.
Miss Karoline Klager is entertain
ing the members of the club this after
noon at her farm in Prince Georges
County. Md
The luncheon meeting on Wednes.
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county home demonstration agent,
Miss Ethel Regan. now announces final
programs. which will feature Achieve
ment day Wednesday, May a. Masonic
HAN. Hyattsville Nutrition" was Sc
lected as the subject for study by this
department series of four lectures
and demonstrations were given in the
county agents Office. eliminating in
2 menu contest between 10 clubs which
were eligible The honor will be
awarded 70 the club whose menu
scores highes, in the opinion of Miss
McPheeters. nutrition specialist of the
University of Maryland, and presented
to that club on May 4. The committee
is presenting a volume on Nutrition.
by Mary SWartZ Rose. as the first
premium,
An elaborate program is planned
The day" viii formally open at Il
with luncheon served by ladies of the
federation. reservations for which were
in the hands Of Mrs. G. l.. Holmes.
Nyerlale, not later than April 80
and not only federation members. but
any one interested in the work is
cordially invited. The luncheon will
be followed by community singing. and
at pm. the general program will
begin the principal speaker being Miss
Miriam Birdseye of the United States
Department of Agriculture All clubs
in the county have been requested to
present poster exhibit on some phase
of nutrition, furnishing their own card
table for the purpose: also to con
tribute to the program by feature en-
tertainment Inasmuch as there is an
abundance of talent in the county. this
portion Of the program promises real
treat.
club members and friends Of the
Women's federation are all urged TO
attend Achievement day. It is the
first attempt Of the kind in the county
and in the State
a real necessity for contributing to
tn" Red Cross has again arisen i'm our
country. for the sufferers In the Mis-
si$sippi flood area The quota for
Prince Georges County is $500. There
are a number Of subscribers who have
failed to renew their subscriptions. and
tie county chapter is asking for i'm
ediate assistance in realizing the
amount needed. Contributions or sub
scriptions, whether annual or lifetime,
will be received by Mrs. e. o. Apple
man, College Park. in charge Of the
disaster department of the American
led Cross in this county. Send in
your dollar at least, today.
Reba Barrett Crittenton Circle, Ia
knOma Park.--The benefit card party
given April 20 was success in spite
Of the heavy storm of the early eve
ming. The party was held in the ball.
loom of the Takoma Theater, which
was lavishly decorated with early
Spring blossoms A large company
If players enjoyed an evening of
lridge, and a resultant goodly sum
was realized for the home. Most of
the patronesses, including Mrs. j.
franklin Bell and Mrs. Proctor l..
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plause. Several encores were given
In English.
The audience greatly enjoyed the
playing of Everett MacLaine. who
rendered a group of Chopin numbers
Miss Edythe Fussell was entertaining
in several readings. BY special re.
quest she gave the "lairies" in clos
ing. Mrs, Clarke. in a vocal selection,
THE Lass With the Delicate Air. :"
received much applause.
The business meeting preceding the
program was informal, The literary
and ways and means committees have
joined forces and are preparing for
large card party, to he given in the
auditorium OF the Chestnut Farms
Dairy the evening OF May l2. Re.
freshments viii be served.
The rummage sale recently held at
Friendship House was great success.
Much rummage il still on hand and
another days sale is set for the near
future
Mrs. Faris appointed as the nomi-
mating committee Mrs Brook. Mrs.
Clarke and Mrs. McMaugh.
During the social hour which
closed the meeting punch and cake
were served.
The American Women's Legion win
hold it's annual convention Nav 5 at
tho National Red Cross Building
Rev DIR. Joseph II. Sizoo will address
the morning session. which opens at
10 o'clock. Members of the legion and
friends are given Il cordial invitation
to attend.
The Abracadabra Club met on Wed
n"Sday evening at the home Of Mr.
and Mrs Frank j. Metcalf 90i Ingra-
ham street. Dr. Alanson D. More
house presented a paper on Hon
duras,' in which country he recently
"ojourned for a year. He exhibited
a large number of photographs Of the
land described Mrs. Elizabeth H.
Claflin read Edwin Cole Dickinson s
story, "Jonesie Gets His Swim" Two
groups of songs were sung by Miss
Linda Rerg. IA Spirit Flower" Camp
bell-Tipton), Pose in the Bud" Doro-
thy Fostcr) Break of Day" (Sanler-
SOM and THE Gospel Train" Dur
leigl). with Dorothy Russell Todd at
the piano. Refreshments were served
Prince Georges County Federation
Of Women's Clubs.--The sixth district
was we'll representa- at all sssions of
tn twnty-ighth annual melting of the
Maryland State Federation of Wom-
ems Clubs, held at the Hotel Belvee-
dere, April 2G TO %, inclusive, Balti-
more. Among those attending were
Mrs. ]. Enos Ray. county president;
Mrs. James T.. Steele, Hyattsville; Mrs.
G. o. Appleman, Mrs. c. r. Close, Mrs.
+. P. Lepson and Mrs. r. S. Allen,
College Park; Mrs. l.. Castle, Brent
wood: Mrs. ]. Blandford. Brandywine;
Mrs. w Preston, Cottage City; Mrs,
l.. Munson, Hyattsville.
The department Of American home,
under the craftsmanship of Mrs. 7. +.
Woodward cooperating with the
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day will be held at the Raleigh Hotel

day viii he held at the Raleigh Hotel.
The KensinatOn Noman's Commu-
nifty Club. Princes Chrysanthc-
num-" a Japanese oporetta. i'm three
parts was presented Wednesday by
the pupils of the Heuslngton school
under The auspices Of the Woman :
Community Club. The leading parts
We're played by Miss Ile.en Christine
Merritt and John Argent, supported
by Marcia Lamb. Ellen Lester. caro-
line Mcmillan. Mary Frances Trader.
Louise Springirth Larry Renshaw.
Richard kitterman. William Reading.
George Griesbauer and a chorus OF -.
The operetta was directed by Mrs
Grace T.. Ryan and Mrs. John Trader.
A card party will he given 10y the
club for the benefit of the kcnsngtOn
Fire Department tomorrow at pm.
Hand-painted china awards win be
made and refreshments served.
The literature department viii hold
it's next meeting at the home OF Mrs.
&. w. kumler on May 25. The next
meeting of the music department viii
he he'd at the home of Mrs. Il. G..
Cogswer. tomorrow at l0.30 am.
II, Shakespeare Society will hold
it's last regular meeting Of the season
tomorrow evening at S15 in the audi
forum OF the tOrCOlan tAllefN OI
Art Dr. Earle Wiley of the Yer.
mont Avenue Christian Church will
give the address on Shakespeare
dramatic treatment of the common
people
The dramatic number will he from
the farce The Knight OF the Burn
ing Pestle" by Shakespeare's great
cotcmp0Taries. Beaumont and Fletch-
cr. An explanatory introduction viii
lo read 10y the secretary. Miss Helen
McCarty. The players: Speaker Of
the prologue. Richard McCann: citi-
zen. l.. Y. Wilcox; his wife. Mabel
Owens WncoX; Ralph. Clarence Rueb-
sam; host Of the inn. William f.
Bryant, barber John y. Long: Tim,
Lindsay Ddvall; victim. T. Weed Har.
}ey. Mistress Merrythoucht. May
Bryant; two gentlemen Of the au.
dience Dell Floyd and A. Celand
There will I've report of the com.
mittee on nominations and sugges-
tions, Mrs. Lillian Fl. Ross. chair
man. and Or Alice Merrill. MISS Flor
cnce FladunE, ID. T.. Barnes and
Charles Ross.
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Princeton Chapter. Young WOman's
Christian Association, held it's April
meeting and luncheon in the Admin
istratlon Building. Seventeenth and *
CONTINUED on Page Thirty-fiyeJ
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Park View Woman's Club--At the
last meeting Of the club one of the
most interesting programs of the sea
son was given under the direction of
Mrs. Walker, Mrs. Dalwck and Mrs.
Beardsly. Owing to the Easter holi-
days the meeting was held at the
home of Mrs. ID. +. Clarke, 1914 Far
ragut street, the evening of April 90
A feature of the program was a
series of opera selections presented in
costume and sung by Miss Oba Dan
Gibson and Miss Rose Sokol. The
opening number was "Barcarolle," I"
from Tales of Hoffman" followed i'm
order by "Voi Lo Sopate," from "Caval-
leria Rusticana"; Waltz Song" from
Romeo and Juliet" and Every
Flower" from Madame Butterfly"
These We're artistiaally sung in Italian
and were receiw2d with much ap
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Mrs. Leon Arnold was elected can
tain of team to represent the Foun.
dation in its support of the campaign
for the memorial to be erected here to
honor the District service men who
gave their lives in the World War.
Mrs. Nanette b. Paul and Mrs.
Anna +. Hendley were elected to rep.
resent the Foundation at a memorial
service TO be held for Emma NJ.
Gillette, one Of the founders OF the
Washington College of Law, at the
Capitol, May 10, at pm Mrs. Lucy
B. Cash and Mrs Marie II. Heath
VIII be color bearers.
The Washington Readers Club
/ The eleventh annual Shakespeare ban.
quet of the Washington Readers Club
was voted a success by Il large mum.
Der Of guests. Mrs. Constance NJ
Goodman made a regal spirit of the
drama. William Il. Bryant, president.
presided as William Shakespeare and
! gave striking impersonation.
Among those costUmed TO represent
various well known Shakespearean
characters were Miss Lenore De
Grange, as Court Lady; Mrs. William
E. Bryant, who made a charming
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Canadian Club.-Dr A. McFaul
McMaster, formerly of 1900 Con-
necticut avenue, president of the
Canadian club OF Baltimore, pre-
sided at the local meeting on April
81, at which time the constitution,
nodded after constitution Of the
Canadian Club Of New York City, was
formally adopted and the charter
membership listed closed Prominent
Baltimore and Washington Canadians
are among the members. Mr.. Emory
Ross, prominent pianist of Baltimore,
rendered several masterpieces.
Lady Borden, wife Of Sir Robert
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V0teless ID. c. League of Women
NOfers.-Alrs Frank Hiram Smell will
have as luncheon guests Nav s the
executive board of the league at the
Women's National Democratic Club.
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Twentieth Century Club.-The in
lernational outlook section will hold
It's last meeting of the season tomor-
row at pm. at the Cleveland Park
Tub House. 1928 Reno road. Col. Ed
ward g. Lowry. who has recently re-
burned from an extended stay in Eu-
rope, viii speak on European policies
end international affairs. Reports on
various countries will be made by
members Of the section in the hour
preceding the address of the guest of
honor. Mrs. Harrison Stidham and
Miss Grace Willis will be the hostesses
and viii be assis ed by Mrs Alfred
Brooks. Mrs s. NJ Brosius, Mrs. VII
liam Lincoln Brown. Mrs. Newton l..
C0llamer Mrs. r. 0. Dodge, Mrs. L.
g. B Pierce and Mrs. r. b. Pyle.
Mrs. Edward b. Clark, chairman, will
conduct the meeting.
The parliamentary law section win
close it's seasons work with ii picnic
on Tuesday morning at IL o'clock at
the residence Of Mrs. Charles Z. Nun
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The Study Club of Lanham held
its monthly meeting April 20 at the
home of Mrs. Carl Carlson. Mrs. Harry
Stewart and Mrs. Humphrey Beckett
were assisting hOstesses. A short
business session was held, after which
Mrs. James Kempton gave a talk on
wild Flowers and Gardens"
Mrs. Henry Rowland sang two en-
jpyable songs, after which the meet
ing adjourned.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-05-04
MRS. y. A. THAANG-M
ENTERTAINS AT
CHARMING BRIDGE

Mrs. Z. \. Thaanum charmlngly
crtcrtained at her country nome
west of the city last night, when
she had a number of guests IN for
bridge.
Prize winning scores ut bridge
were made by Mrs. J. X. Mitchell,
first: Mrs. Kendall Perkins, second ;
Mrs. ". c. Reed. third; Mrs. John
B. McNeecc, fourth and Mrs. j. ;.
Cameron, fifth.
\ dainty rcfreshmcnt course WAS
served hv the hostess, assisted by
Mrs. j. {. Davies, Mrs. W. j. Striek-
hand and Miss EStelle Ncedham.
Those enjoying the delightful at-
fair included McSdamcs j. X. Mitch
ell. W. e. Reed, Harry Horton, c.
\. Riley. W. J. Strickland, J. :.
Cameron. !. 6 Davies, Kendall
Perkins, Earle e. Davis. John Me
Ncccc, kimminS Johnson. J. b. Ne
Ncccc.. and the Misses Estclle Need
ham. Agnes Ferris, Irene Brooks,
Evalyu Boman. Nora Epler, Regina
o Malta. Gratia Scott, and Carlot-
- Williford.
Imperial Valley press., 1927-05-04
Parents Inyit ed
To Attend Wilson
School Programs

Interest in National Music week
which is being enthusiastically oh
served in this city. is continuing to
grow. Particularly at the Wilson
school where daily the assemblies
are being devoted to musical pro-
grams, many interested comments
are being made by the pupils.
Today'S program includes: Piano
solo, Margaret Plemons; piano solo,
Jane Anderson; piano solo, Edith
jonston; piano solo, Marjorie Me-
rr; piano sole, Mona Kupelian; vio-
lin solo, Norman Benton; piano solo,
Elizabeth Bromley; piano solo. Lee
ota Dowd; piano solo, Jauet Under
wood; SaXophone solo, sherman Ed
ridge; piano solo, Celia Brown.
At the assembly hour, 12:35-l2 30
=, M, the following program will
be given tomorrow: Piano solo,
Regina Gianola; piano solo, Shirley
Mae Cary; piano solo, Sarah Couch +;
violin solo, Gerald kcesee; piano
solo, Georgia Royce; violin solo.
Clifton Corkhill: piano solo, Lillian
jackson; piano solo, Orlyn Hart
2cll; violin solo, PritcLard Couch
\ musical program will also be
Imperial Valley press., 1927-05-04
SOCIETY AND CLUB NEWS
ANNUAL ENTIRE NOS
DINNER DANCE rs
SUCCESSFUL Event

One of the most successful ~
fairs in the history OF the Eutge
Nos Club was the eighth annual din
ner dance, with which the elub last
night closed its activities for the
season. la response TO initiation
ISSUED by the retiring exceutivr
board, the members met On the
lawn Of the Ten Thousand club 1t
$50 O clock. no one know ing ~ hers
dinner was to be served.
immediately after the crowd had
gathered, the orchestra was heard
playing "Hail. Hail. the tang All
Here inside the club house Tho
grand march into the club followed
where members found their place,
marked by eleVdt hand painted
place cards.
The. club house was attraetivrly
decorated with tall baskets Of flow
ers in shades of Lavender aud yellow
placed about the Room, and viii
tiny baskets in the same eolors cen
tering each table. The dinner Ma
serVed in cabaret stvlc, entertain
ment, numbers and dancing bsiWceI
courses of the delicious dinner be
ing enjoyed.
EFtertainment numbers include
q clever minstrel stunt, given boy
Elton Christian aud Fred Kenyon
Who did their blackfacc parts IA
style that drew much applause an'
an amusing Irish stunt. put On b'
MeSlames Fred KENYON Eliol
Christian and Ralph Reynolds, wh'
acted as the cooks.
A~toast to the retiring board o'
directors was given by pr. Il. {
Gemons, and Was resonded to b.
"A. Fl. Keller Dale Ramsey gave ia
toast to the incoming board. AN
". "A. Scheaiman, the response.
The members H the retiring
board which included Mrs. EltoI
Christian, Mrs. j. J. Green, Mr.
Ralph Reynolds, \. II. Keller an
Fred Kenyon, assisted by their r,
spective husbands and wives. wer
responsible for the success of tn
affair. The Ladies' prepared ia
menu, and the men acted as WALTERS
Practically the entire membershi
Of The dub was present.