Imperial Valley press., 1928-10-27
JUNIOR CHAMBER STYLE SHOW
PROVES SPLENDID SUCCESS

FL Centro's youngest civic child,
the Junior Chamber of Commerce,
scored decided hit last night with
its first public appearance, by spon-
soring the first annual cooperative
fashion show. That the affair was
q decided success was evidenced by
the crowds which were turned away
from the Imperial theatre and those
fortunate enough to secure seats
who voiced their approval by gen
erous applause and enthusiasm.
Following the feature picture,
"Craig's Wife, T. J. Arnett, pres
ident of the Junior chamber, made
brief speech of welcome after
which the fashion show got under
way, the first number on the pro-
gram being a "Garden Fete,' by
Montgomery-Ward. A pretty garden
setting, with furnishings by the l..
V. Hardware Co., formed the back
ground for models displaying the
latest ideas in sports wear, coats
afternoon gowns, children s gar
ments and togs for men.
"Our Dancing Daughtcrs;' might
easily be called the hit of the even
ing, if applause and laughter are
any criticism. Miss Claire Newkirk,
popular local dancer with unusual
skill and grace, opened this number
with balloon dance, in which she
executed several difficult steps.
Members of the Junior chamber. at
tired as ballet dancers of sort,
gave a clever burlesque of the num-
Der, delighting the audience with
their GRACEFUL steps and still
more "graceful' figures. c. w.
Wilson, premiere danscuse, scored
with his "gracc' and "bcauty.'
Frank Bowlcs, in 'Thc Tale of
a Tailor drew much laughter by
his pertinent remarks and running
line of patter.
Models from the Lingo Smart
Shop displayed dresses for all oc-
casions, with the latest word in
smart evening wear modelled by To-
cal young women. Sport togs were
shown in an interesting manner, n
new Ford sport coupe affording the
setting for this scene.
Becker Scores Hit
Billed as Patrick Henry Becker
the "Torcador Supreme, Harry
Becker won the approval of the
audience with his songs. His Span
ish burlesque number was clever
! but in "Songs My Mother Used tC
Sing the quality of his fine tenor
, voice was heard to decided advant
, age.
A beautiful drawing room was the
setting for the splendid review pre-
scntcd by the M. O. King company
"An Evening Musicale - in whicl
popular local musicians were pre-
scntcd, was very pleasing and wei
given. John Canton delighted hi
audience with Crosses of Picardy,
selecting for his encore go SOLE
! Mio.' All the richness and deptl
of his splendid voice were heard il
these two numbers, which were sym
! pathetically accompanied by Min;
Canton, an artist of unusual skill.
Mildred and Henry Marcot, loca
| y vi uNNiuNu PiVhiioN, NNl'
also presented by the M. O. King
company, with Master Henry play
ing "In Twilight" accompanied b!
his sister Mildred. "In "Adora
ton" the quality and clcarness o
his tone was brought out by the fins
accompaniment of Nina Canton.
Miss Gena Bibbins played TIVE
cornct solos in pleasing fashion a
the opening of the King musicale.
Interspersed with the music wer
presented models of apparel for mel
and women, including an interestin!
footwear display, Peggy Howard
former FL Centre girl who has beel
given contract by Hollywood
film company, received many favor
able comments on the graceful man
ner with which she wore her clothes
Evening and dinner gowns, lin
gerie, street wear, sport wear, men
dress suits and children s Afternoon
| frocks and coats were among tn