Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1927-10-17

Porter. Athenian club treasurer,
gave her office to Mrs. r. II. Ward,
and Mrs. John Harris was given Mrs.
L. r. Wssson's post as secretary.
The resignation Of Mrs. w. Z. Bow
ker, who will oon move away from
San Benito, was accepted. Members
decided to send Mrs. Livingston to
the state federation convention at
Fl Paso as an informed delegate.
The members responded 70 roll call
and reported on a specified topic.
HONORS DAUGHTER.
An attractive affair OF the week
was given by Mrs. W. +. Greenslade
on Wednesday evening in honor Of
her daughter, Miss Lillian Green
slsde, who will leave soon to spend
the winter months in the north.
Vases and baskets Of roses gave the
formal environment for the five
| tables Of bridge. Rose-tinted minis
and tallies also gave the pretty pink
and rose colors.
An ornamental pin vas presented
to Miss Helen Cowgirl for success
at the game; and consolation gift, a
rowder jar, was given to Miss Mar
garet Pierson. A .wo-course luncheon
was served in the late evening.
Guests enjoying the event were
Misses Margaret Pisrson, Helen Cow
gill. Edith Hester. Eva Pfieffer,
Edith Shsfer, Elizabeth Cowgirl,
Minnie Carpenter, A~nnabelle Pursley,
Maude Harris, Thelma P~ierson, Lor-
raine Esten, Mary Espey, Clara
Hester, Mary Anderson, Lillian
Taylor, Edna Hartman, Mrs. Flint
Harris, Mrs. Z. z. Wilmeth, Mrs. j..
A. Bell of Harrington, Mrs. Bernie
Goolsby, Mrs. Ray Smith and Mrs.
G. A. Mccall
MRS. MILNER HAS. CLUB.
Members of the Wednesday Even
ing Bridge Club were entertained by
Mrs. c. L. Miner ut her home this
week. Roses and cosmos were placed
about the home. Mrs. J. z. Bell and
Mrs. Fred Thomas both received
prizes for being successful at the
games. A refreshment course OF
fruit jello salad, chicken sandwiches,
and fruit punch was served to mem
bers and guests. Guests for the
evening were Mr.. and Mrs. Baker
and Mr.. and Mrs. w. s. Brock. Mr..
and Mrs. Fred Thomas will entertain
the club ut their home at the next
regular meeting.
DINNER-BRIDGE.
Miss Mary Anderson entertained
with q dinner bridge ut the Stone
wall Jackson hotel on Thursday
evening for members of bridge club
Entire Nous. A cclor theme Of green
and pink were carried out in the
green bowls of pink roses ut each
end Of the long table and in the
tapering pink candles and pink can
dlestricks. Favors Of tiny pink dolls
filled with candies and dressed in
quaint fashion, were placed at each
plate. Place cards of old-fashioned
girls were written with clever verses
which were later read by the men,
bers. Green covers and the old
fashioned theme was carried out IN
the tallies and score cars.
A Dresden bowl was awarded Miss |
Exa Belle Sublett for being success
full among the guests and Miss
Edith Holster received an enameled
jewel box for winning high among
the club members. Misses Lillian
Taylor and Maud Harris were given
a powder box and score pad respect
lively for low scores. Guests for the
evening were Misses Elizabeth Cow
gill. Exa Belle Sublett, Helen Cow
gill and Mrs. J.. z. Bell. Mrs C. A.
Mccall will be hostess to members of
the club at her home az the next
meeting.
LATERAL T MEETS.
The Ne~ighborhood Club Of Lower
Lateral I was entertained on Wed
nesday afternoon at the home Of
Mrs. ]. G.. Kirby. Current events
were given in response to roll call.
Members made a collection of cook
ing recipes and gave them TO Mrs.
Lee Joe Woods, a recent bride. Club
members arranged to send a gift 70
Miss Jessie Day, former secretary
treasurer, who recently left to at
tend school. Refreshments of nodded
fruit jello and iced tea were served.
Mrc. Norwell will be hostess to
members Of the club October 2s.
MRS. DODDS GIVES BRIDGE.
A charming luncheon bridge was
given by Mrs.. s. s. Dodds on Thurs
day afternoon az the Stonewall Jack
son hotel. An elaborate f~our-course
luncheon was served at ] o'clock at
one long table adorned with yellow
and orange blossoms which carried
out the autumn and Halloween motif.
Mrs. Ralph Agar held high score
among the members and Mrs. Rob-
ert Alexander won first prize among
the guests and each was awarded a
gift. Guests for affair were Mrs.
Guy Cornett and Mrs. Alexander.
NEW MEMBERS ELECTED.
Members Of the Thursday Bridge
Club were entertained at q hospi-
tally given on Thursday afternoon
&C the home Of Mrs. John c. Bowie.
The home was adorned with touches
% autumn flowers. A f~our-course
luncheon was served after which the
members engaged in bridge. At the
close OF the games. Mrs. ]. W. Belts
was presented with the club prize;
and Mrs. Knox Smith won the high |
trophy among the guests.
Guests for the afternoon were
Mrs. Robert Bowie. Mrs. A. L. Price,
and Mrs. Smith. A short business
meeting was held and Mrs. Z. Z. og-
den and Mrs. James Wilcox were
elected into membership. Mrs. r. J.
East was chosen treasurer Of the
club and Mrs. John ". Clark. chair
man.
CULTURE CLUB MEETS.
The initial meeting OF the new
year OF the Culture club met on
Wednesday afternoon at the country
home of Mrs. James Z. Shafer. pres