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Putnam patriot., 1930-07-31

Mrs. CoIeleugh said, all the sights seen by the way, were as nothing compared to Kilaneau.
 They left the hotel at three in the afternoon. The descent into the crater is over a thousand feet, and is made by zig-zag path cut in the face of the precipice. They rode to the end of the lava field beyond that they had to go on foot. The horses were tethered, and lantern fastened to q pole was left as a beacon. to guide them on their return. Each one had staff and a lantern, and the adven- ture began.
 Wierd Scene
 Mrs. Colcleugh's descriptions were so vivid that she made one see the weird scene. Jagged walls were on all sides, the outer world was shut out. and they were surrounded by blackness and desolation. The lava in enor- nous rope-like coils, looked like squirming serpents, which dormant at the moment, might at any time be startled into life. After two hours scrambling over the floor of the era ter, the lake of fire was reached. While the way had been a descent, she said she always thought of 1t as climb; they had gone over high piles of lava whose sharp points almost tore the shoes off their feet, across gaping crevasses, and by "blow holes" emitting sulphur0us gases. At one point an enormous pile of debris told of the recent earthquake. As they proceeded, the way became more and more difficult, and they were almost sufficated by the sulphur fumes. Not word was spoken, their faces being covered with wet handkerchiefs to en- able them to breathe. Suddenly the end was reached, the guide called Here she Is, plenty frew and Dana Lake was before them.
 Bursts Into Flames
 As they looked the entire area burst into flames, there were floods and pools of fire, fire fountains tossed bits of burning lava into the air and lava rivers plunged into eaverns of fab ulous depths. After a while dull gray scum spread over the lake. It grew brown, then darkened and only few fire mountains remained. 1t was daylight when they arrived, and through the gathering twilight the weirdness and beauty of the scene grew. When darkness came the grand eur was at it's height. The aspect of the lake changed constantly. At times all would be black except at the blow holes, then waves would come, throw ing up pitchy cones, then lightning would zig gag across the lake. with burning cracks at either end, which met in the center, and q large sec tion of crust would be detached. while the agitation grew more and more ] tempestous. Occasionally drops of red lava would be caught on project ing points. These are called "Pele's ! hair" The party watched the won derful changes till midnight, then reluctantly returned to the Volcano ] House.
 As Mrs. Colcleugh stopped speak ing her hearers felt as if she had been in another world far away from the little New England village.
 -F. D. Iv.
Putnam patriot., 1930-07-31

1t is even more thrilling to sit with Mrs. Emma Shaw Colcleugh in her attractive little house in Thompson and have her tell experiences in the out of the way parts of the world. than 1t was to hear her lecture in the days when she gave talks on her travels. She recently gave such a treat to q caller when she told of her trip to kilaneau She called her tale A Night in a Live Volcano" which gives good idea of her adventure.
 The party, consisting of herself and four men, started from Hilo, a place with plenty of local attractions, which are usually ignored till after the re- turn from the volcano. The route they took followed the beautiful curve of Hilo Bay for while, and then of "Manka,' which is the native word for towards the mountain. As Mrs. Colceugh told of the tropical forest. her face glowed with enthusiasm, and although It IS many years since she made the expedition her description of the scenery was as graphic as if she had seen it yesterday. Today one may drive all the way to the Volcano House, but at that time the last seven miles had to be done on horse back.
 Tired.-co to Bed
 The night of arrival all were too tired to do anything but go to bed but as all the bed rooms opened direct. ly onto the veranda, they had a fine view of the wonders, which flashed into existence after sunset. There was a continuous fiery glare, and a roaring of the wind, added to which was the consciousness that the pre- eeeding night there had been an earthquake, and the realization that the vast crater was only a stones throw away. As Mrs. Colcleugh said they were Literally sleeping on the brink of a volcano" The Sulphur Banks and little Kilaneau were visited in the morning; the so called little volcano is a crater a mile in eircum. ference and thousand feet deep. The sides are so precipitous that the de. scent is seldom made. The Sulphur Banks are formed by the condensa. tion of the vapors from several 'blow holes" Over some of them are bath houses. The baths are said to be very efficatious in many diseases. But, as
Putnam patriot., 1930-07-31
M.ihsn,a,Ie.I pax

The story Of retriever dog thak could do mathematics was told by D&s William Noodle. of Isllngton. Englap4 10 the National Council for Msnsnk Hygiene "Bis master" said Docsos Noodle, "was a mathematician, axS used to take q delight iH asking tho dog a simple question In arithmstia II would answer by barking thm requisite number Of times The doG would tell you what was the squaRs root of nine, what stwo and thv~a made. and so on. This mathemat ti<iAa had no idea himself how he gave ska dog the signal. and observers wfs watched him carefully could see = signal given. The dog gazed inss01lv into his masters face and never fsiis6 to bark the requisite number s1 times"
Putnam patriot., 1930-07-31
DnddY's First Name

Virginia. age slx. who had iust started 70 school. responded eagerly 10 all questions. When she was asked her fathers name. she promptly an swsred, ~Mr. Brown"
 "No.s said the teachsr, T mean your daddy's first name"
 The little girl wrinkled her fore head in puzzled frown, Why. don't know"
 ssYou don't know. hut what does your mother call hlm1'
 Then the little girl seemed relieved "why. my mamma calls him Dear ]"
Putnam patriot., 1930-07-31
STATE POLICE SAVE
 MAN FROM STARVING

William Pellerin. 49, of Dyer St.. Danielson. was admitted on Satur- day at 745 to the Day Kimball Hospital in the last stages of star yation. Pellerin was rescued by the State Police when he collapsed in Dyer St., Danielson. while he was leaving his home to borrow some water. He is said to be in very bad condition as the result of long period with little food. His clothes were falling off his back and his ap- pearance was shocking.
Putnam patriot., 1930-07-31

Landlord--I must know when you are going to pay up your arrears.
 Author tout of funds)-I will sat- isfy your demands as soon as l re- ceive the money which the publisher will pay me if he accepts the novel I am going to send him as soon as the work is finished which 1 will com mence when I have found suitable subject and the necessary inspiration. The Pathfinder.
Putnam patriot., 1930-07-31
INTERSTATE CHAIN
 GETS NEW THEATRES

The Interstate Theatre Corpora tion. of which the Bradley Theatre of Putnam is a member, will take control of two theatres in Plymouth, Mass. on August lst. The chain of Interstate theatres now includes thirteen theatres in eleven towns. All are sound equipped and the two new members of the chain will be re- modelled according to the latest developments in sound engineering. The new theatres are the Old Colony nd the Plymouth.
Putnam patriot., 1930-07-31

"A hirt, am IT" exclaimed khe maid, under notice to go. Well \ know them as fiirt more than dsv and with less excuse" She shoA . spiteful glance at her mistress. and added. sI'm better looking than you More handsome. How do I knowf Your husband told me SO.
 That will do," said her mistrsns frigidly.
 But I ain't finished yet" N~ torted the maid. T can give . bs1- ter kiss than you. Want to know whe told me that, a'am?"
 ''if you mean to suggest my hnn. band"
 "No, 1t wasn't your husband th1D time. It was your chauffeur. "--Tho Pnthfinder.
Putnam patriot., 1930-07-31
FORMER RESIDENT
 TO WED NEXT JUNE

The engaged of Miss Bertha Weeks of Poquonoek Bridge. Conn. to Hugh s. Geer. son of Mir. and Mrs. Robert Geer of Suffield has been announced by her parents. Miss Weeks was born in Elliot and has spent several sum- mers here. They are both members of the teaching staff of the Glastonbury High School. The wedding will take place in June.
Putnam patriot., 1930-07-31

Lady Caller-Is the manager in7
 Office Boy-No, he just went out to lunch with his wife.
 Lady CalIhr-I see. When he gets back with the stenographer tell him his wife called.--The Pathfinder.
Putnam patriot., 1930-07-31

Smiff-You say that Dr. Chargem has a large practice7
 Smoot-It is SO large that when a patient has nothing the matter with him he tells him so-The Pathfinder.
Putnam patriot., 1930-07-31

Little Bill--Aw. mister, just saw you kiss my sister
 Big Boy-Shhhl Here, sonny, put this quarter in your pocket.
 Little Bill-Here's your 15 cents change. One price to all--that's the way I do business.-The Pathfinder
Putnam patriot., 1930-07-31

Gunbusta stingy woman cer. tainiv took her husbands death hard.
 pistola--No wonder--he just drop. ped his life insurance the week be- fore.--The Pathfinder.
Putnam patriot., 1930-07-31
IN A LIVE VOLCANO

WITS eocieugh Tells of Thrilling Experiences When Inter viewed in Attractive Little Home in Thompson.-Has Visited Many of the Way Parts of the World.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-30
Prize Plays Form
Club Program

Modern prize = winning plays
formed the subject for the Learn
ers' club program Tuesday at the
home OF Mrs. Harbert Davenport,
with Mrs. George White as leader.
She introduced her subject by
mentioning the Pulitzer prize and
the Drama League Of America as
Inspiration for much play writ
ing. She gave the synopsis Of plays
from 1918 to 1925. ar-l Mrs. Will
liams discussed productions from
1925 to 1880, including "Craig's
Wife" IN Abraham's Bosom"
THE Strange Interlude." and
street Scene Mrs. Muckeiroy
mentioned Lula Beth" by iona
Gale, and Mrs. White concluded
the discussion by discussing the
Bible as the model drama which
fulfilled all requirements. She III
so gave a history Of the Passion
Play. illustratin- with pictures Of
the principal characters.
During the business session Mrs.
George Smith was appointed to the
federation district meeting at Del
Rio. with Mrs. Davenport as alter
nate.
The club IS to meet next week
with Mrs. r. 3. Creager-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-30
Donna
DRAMATIC TO
BE GIVEN EASTER

The Women's Missionary society
Of the Methodist church met at the
home OF Mrs. a. G. Mckinney on
III thursday with Mrs. J.. H.. Timm and
Mrs G. Il. Tracy as assistant hostess
Is.
Mrs. T.. A. Erase had charge OF
the program, which was a resume
of the articles IN the Missionary
Voice Mrs. L. w. Todd conducted
the devotional exercises. Plans were
mad for a dramatic program TO be
given at the church Easter Mrs.
Mckinney was appointed to plan
for that service.
At the business meeting Mrs. z. A.
Erase was elected TO act as super
intendent OF study 70 take the place
OF Mrs. Chambers who has resign
ed. Because OF illness Mrs. Robert
Chisholm resigned as treasurer and
Mrs. r.. Z. Chambers was elected
to act as treasurer for the remainder
Of the year. Mrs. Virgil Henry was
appointed to act as chairman OF the
flower committee for the church.
Mrs. I. w. Mcclure was appointed
rs superintendent Of fellowship
groups.
AT the close on the business sess-
ion delicious refreshments were
served.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-30
Men Honored At
Tourist Party

The Tourists club party Of Fri
day night resolved itself into a
highly enjoyable entertainment es-
pecially Tor men. q feature Of which
were the beautiful floral decora-
lions OF the chamber Of commerce
rooms, donated by Taylor and lay
i5-. Brownsville florists. The flow
ers were given as prizes. A large
basket OF Easter lilies was also
among the decorations.
First prize for women, red radi-
ance roses, was won by Mrs. J. A.
Buckwalter OF Roysford, Penn.
Second prize. pink radiance roses,
went to Mrs. Howard Parker, OF
Utica, N. Y. r. G. Gates Of Sc
ward. Kans., won mems high score
favor. while w. G. Taft Of Gar
her. Okla, received second. Con-
ISOLATION prize went to w. z. Cakes
of Clymer. Penn.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-30
Officials Of
Y W. C. A.
Visit Valley

Miss Lillian Hooking, Valley Y.
w. G. "A. secretary and Miss Inez
Ensign, national secretary OF the
rural department, were guests at q
meeting Of the local Y. w. G. A.
board Friday morning at the home
Of Mrs. II. L. Fitch Miss Ensign IS
spending about ten days in the VAL
ley meeting with Y. w. G. A. mem
bers in various towns. Mrs. Flor
ence Hayes Of Mission, district chair
man. was also present.
Both Miss Hooking and Miss
Ensign we're speakers Informally,
the visiting secretary telling some
thing OF her work and plans which
she hopes to formulate while In rhe
Valley. Both officials will resurn
here Monday for the entertainment
Of the Church Federation by the
Methodist w. M. S. at the church.
Miss Edith Wilson, Girl Reserve
secretary, will arrive in the valley
Monday. to stay until Thursday
evening. Many OF the Girl Reserves
OF the Valley met her az the Region
AT Conference at Waldemar last
She viii be Girl Reserve
Conference Executive at Camp Mys-
tic at Kerrville IN June.
On Thursday morning at 10 O'Clock
April 3, at the City Hall there. MISS
wilson will talk about Girl Life IN
orr Community Today" Any one
interested Is invited to attend.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-30
Women Attend
Zone Program
In Hdrlingen

Eighteen Brownsville women,
members Of the Methodist church
missionary society, attended the
Cameron County zone meeting held
Wednesday in Harrington. Eleven
societies Of the Valley were repre-
sented.
The meeting was declared by at
tendants to have been one Of the
most successful ever held from
point OF interest and informative
value Of the program given during
the day. About 100 members from
various Valley organizations were
present.
Mrs. C. N. Hill Of Brownsville
presided.
Rev. o. c. Crow OF Brownsville
led devotionals on the subject,
Spirit OF Love" from the 18th
chapter OF Corinthians, and reports
were heard .rom all the churches
represented. Special topics pertain
ing 70 general activities Of the So
cieties we're discussed, and round
table talks centered on suggestions
and methods for improving the
organizations.
A delicious chicken luncheon was
served at noon, prepared by Har-
lingen women.
Brownsville attendants included
Mesdames Hill, Sam Hughston,
George StelL- Tom Steele. J. E.
Lovett. +. K. Morris. Charles Wiech,
Langford. Willie A. George, B. z.
Walters Eollar. ". It. Biggs, Agness
Gibson, Hugh Wilbanks, Terral. G.
w. Colgin, O.. r. Easterly, and C.
A Row.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-30

MONDAY
Methodist w. NJ. S. entertains
Church Federation at Methodist
church at 3 p. III.
Altar Society Of Sacred Heart
church social meeting at the home
OF Mrs. W. w. Reed on West St.
Francis, 3 p. m.
Episcopal Guild meets al parish
house, 3 D. m.
Junior College night az auditor
ium, 8:l5 D. m.
o. E. S. meets for initiation Ger
emonies.
TUESDAY
Learners Club with Mrs. r. B.
Creager.
Mardi Bridge club with Mrs.
Bascom Cox.
Regular meeting OF Rebekahs,
evening.
Tourist bridge party, Chamber
Of Commerce, evening.
WEDNESDAY
Just-Sew club with Mrs. r. ID.
Howard.
Self Culture club with Mrs. r.
j. Bingham.
Wednesday Tournament Bridge
with Mrs. Nell Allen.
THURSDAY
District Girl Reserves meeting
at Mercedes, city hall.
Circle two or Baptist w. NJ. S.
will give tea at home Of Mrs. Mike
Groom Jr.. for women OF the church,
3 TO 5 o'clock.
PIT. A. Of high schools meets
at junior high auditorium at 3:45
D. m.
Mrs. Aubrey Perkins will enter
tain the 81 Jardin and Merry
Matrons bridge clubs az her home
IN Victoria Heights, Thursday eve
ming.
FL Jardin Progress club meets
with Mrs. Neal at 2:30 p. m.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-30

Marion Hedrick and Lillian
KENNY are captains OF the two
teams assigned to cover the town,
which has been divided into two
districts. Mothers and friends b.
Girl Reserves will be asked to sign
the honor roll. or slips pledging
their use Of q certain salad oil and
fat for one month. For every slip
signed the Girl Reserves get ten
cents from the company staging
the campaign.
AT the same time the girls are
selling their salad oil they will also
take orders for deIectable cake
doughnuts which they will sell
April 10, IL and u. The board oil
directors Of the Girl Reserves Will
make the doughnuts and the CON-
pany Is furnishing the fat to be
used in their making. They will sell
for thirty cents a dozen, and .
neat profit will be realized by tne
girls on each dozen.
Still another source OF revenue
for the Girl Reserves Is 70 come
from work In local stores eacn
Saturday. Girls are to take orders
for the products each Saturday and
will get 81 extra from the company
for the days work.
Housewives buying products sold
by the Girl Reserves are entitled
TO one vote for each ten cents OF
the purchase, which they may cas-
for any member they wish. At ths
end Of the month the votes are :.
be counted, and II the organization
has made 500 or over, the CIR
having the highest number o.
votes will be given a prize Of $40.
IL proceeds are under 500 q higf
prize Of IS will be awarded, AM
other smaller cash prizes as well
The Girl Reserves are to worl
on their campaign for a month
They hope to receive the coopera.
ton OF Brownsville housewives anC
accomplish a~ppreciable financia
gains through their effort.
Ayeliffe Cobolini is Girl Reserv,
president and Madge Singer i
publicity chairman.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-30
Birthday Party For
Gertrude Gotke

Little Gertrude Gotke celebrated
her seventh birthday Wednesday
afternoon at the home Of her par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. G.. w. Gotke,
with a large number OF her young
friends invited for the celebration.
The children enjoyed an Easter
Egg hunt. and numerous games. A
beautiful birthday cake, drawn on a
small wagon By two white geese,
was cut with much merriment and
served with refreshments. A gay
color scheme OF red, yellow and
green was featured.
Party guests were Elaine Foster,
Shirley McInnis. Bettv Neck. Peggy
and Buddy Crixell. Dean Velton,
Mildred and Elaine Dorfman. Eliza
beth and Catherine Bingham. Elaine
Caldwell. Betty Latham. Alberta
Young. and Nelvyn Dodscn.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-30
Local Group
viii Attend
Presbytery

Rev. and Mrs. Z. r. Day, Mrs.
Howard Cummins. Mrs. q. w. Moot
hart, and Mrs. George Smith are
to leave Monday morning for San
Antonio to attend a three-day ses-
sion OF the Woman's Auxiliary of
Western Texas Presbytery. The
meeting is the twenty-ninth annual
program Of the organization.
The first session is to be held
Tuesday afternoon at 4 p. m, with
the evening program opening az
7.30. Several prominent speakers
III the church world are 10 take
part.
Wednesday morning. reports OF
several committees are 20 be heard,
others will be appointed, and hon
or guests introduced. General Of
ficers will make their reports. and
special musical will be enjoyed.
District reports will begin. follow
ed by luncheon which will ~
served complimentary 10 all Pres
byterlan officers, district chairmen.
speakers Of the program and duly
accredited delegates
Mrs. z. p. Day Is 70 make a re-
port on Christian Community Serv-
ice with other cause secretaries
Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. George
Smith Is TO report for District one,
In which Brownsville is included
and Mrs. Day is also 70 participate
on the Thursday morning program.
Eight districts will be represent
ed at the meeting. and among the
towns sending delegates will d.
San Antonio, Yorktown. Sander
son, Laredo, Beeville, R0bstoWn.
Gonzalez and Brownsville.
The Brownsville party attending
the meeting will return the middle
Of the week.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-30

Mr.. Gotke Is TO discuss "Poge.
Of Education in the first general
session Thursday evening at 1880
and will participate in a formidable
discussion OF the superintendent
section Friday afternoon from I:50
to $3.50. on the subject. The Six.
Year Old ana What TO Do With
Him" In this discussion will also
be talks by Hon. S. NJ. n. Mars,
State superintendent OF Public n
struction. and r. B. Cousins, pre-
sident Of the College Of Arts and
Industries, Klngsville.
Mrs. Jones will speak on "Voca-
tional Work IN the Elementary and
Junior High School," as one Of
discussion talks for rural teachers
and principals in the rural section
Of the program.
A number OF speakers high IN
educational circles and well known
IN school life are listed or the pro-
gram. II. ID. Filters, president OF
the Texas State Teachers aSsocia-
ton. Corsicana, is 10 discuss Tax
Ing Politics Out Of the Schools
during the Thursday evening ses-
sion, and Mrs. NoyeS Darling Smith
OF Austin, state PIT. "A. president.
viii speak Friday morning. On the
same program an address Is 10 be
made by Nat M. Washer. chairman
of the State Board Of Education
II. ". Morelock, President Of tie
sui Ross State Teachers college
Anime, will give as an address
The Teacher as a Public Servant,
Friday evening. II.
Entertaining musical numbers VIII
be a part OF each sessions program.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-30
Miss Annie Starck
Bridge Hostess

Miss Annie Starck entertained the
Wednesday Tournament bridge club
at her home. with Mrs. Emmerte
Goodrich and Mrs. Burnell Good
rich as guests.
Mrs. w. x. Heaner was fortunate
for high score prize. and Mrs. J. l..
Bogus won second score favor.
The club is to meet next week
with Mrs. Neil Allen
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-30
Table Of Guests AT
Merry Matrons

Mrs. Emil Blanck entertained
members Of the Merry Matrons
club Friday afternoon at her home,
having one table Of guests among
the players. Red roses were pretEi-
ly arranged as decorations OF the
reception suite where games were
played. Mrs. G. r. Perkins held
high score for the members, and
Mrs. H. Kemper received second
score prize. Mrs. Martin vas award
ed low favor.
Among the guests. Mrs. Johnson
received first prize and Mrs. knight,
low.
The hostess served q delicious
salad course. The club is to meet
Thursday week a. the home OF
Mrs. Fred Bohlen.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-30
SMILE, RODNEY, SMILE
WELL RECEIVED

A large and a~ppreciative audience
greeted the Junior class Of the high
school on Tuesday night when they
presented Smile Rodney, Smile"
under the direction OF Howard On
stot.
The whole cast did creditable
work. Lester Tangedahl, as Rod
Continued on page twol
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-30
Cornings. Goings

Mrs. +. Fl. Van Gundy OF Dec
a.ur. Illinois arrived Saturday
morning to spend a few weeks Wis
fling her daughter Mrs. Neil Allen
in Los Ebanos.
Miss Madeline Janis has returned
20 her home in St. Louis. Mo,
after an extended visit with Mrs.
c. p. Perkins
Miss Annie Starck spent the lat
Ter part Of the week in San An
tonic.
Mrs. Harbert Davenport Is in
Houston for the weekend.
Mrs. Hortense Ward has return
ed to her home IN Houston after
n weeks visit with her daughter,
Mrs. Burt Hinkley Jr.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-03-30
Brownsville Guests
In San Benito

Several BrOwnsville guests were
invited 10 the home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Seymour Huff in San Benito Thurs
day evening when they entertained
az bridge for Mrs. Huff's paretns,
Mr.. and Mrs. W. II. Conrad Of Col
umbus. o.
Several games were enjoyed. fol-
lowing which a salad and sweets
course was served.
Those attending from Brownsville
we're Mr.. and Mrs. V. L. Conrad.
Miss Elizabeth Powell. NJ. B. Bierce,
and L. r. McRobertS; San Benito
guests were Mr.. and Mrs. Wesley
Symonds. Mr.. and Mrs. M. r. Cline
and Miss Frances Lee.