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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-04
Ell Jardin
Music Club
Entertained

e Jardin Music Culture club
met In regular session with Miss
Dorothy Glemser Friday afternoon.
After a short business meeting, a
most interesting study was pre-
sented. Misses Teresa Mckenzie,
Dorothy GlemSer, Aileen Hanna
and Pauline Wilson discussed. very
capably, the life and compositions
Of this great composer.
The hostess. assisted by Miss
Ruth Cowan, served delicious tee
course.
Misses Mildred and AIlleen Han
ma will be hoSteSses Fir lay. Nov
ember g.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-04
East Brownsville
PIT. a. Has First
Meeting OF Year

Miss Emilia Campbell presided
over the initial meeting OF the
East Brownsville PIT. A. held
Thursday afternoon al the school
with 20 members present.
"A short program was given by
the children and a social hour fol-
lowed.
Election OF officers ras post
poned until the next session.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-04
COACHMAN'S CAPE
NEW FOR MADAME

LONOON Ht-lNc COdCIlIldIl )
cape Is a new wrinkle for madame's
winter wardrobe. Goats are equipret
with removable capes of cloth or
fur reminiscent OF the designs worn
by coachmen in the tallyhoo days.
Wool ard dull crepe dresses for day
time veal are also finished with the
iaunty shoulder coverings.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-04
slim WRISTS INSPIRE
o GLOVES.

NEW YORK R)-The one button
glove and the short gauntlet are
back In style. The vogue for slim
wrists has caused the modish mod
eTns to adopt short gloves again.
Many Of the newest designs are
edged with an inch-wide band If
fur at the wrist in keeping with the
elegant mode.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-04
EDCOUCH
EDCOUCH
AUXILIARY MEETS

The Booster Auxiliary met Tues
day afternoon with Mrs. Burkhart,
the president in charge.
During the business meeting the
question arose as to whether or not
membership 10 this organization
should be restricted. II was decld-
ed that the club would not restrict
the membership but that all women
in Edcouch AID community, who
are interested in this town, are
eligible. Several suggestions as to
what work the club should take up
first were discussed. The matter
of a permanent club room was
brought up for discussion. Mrs. "A.
j. Stephens was appointed 70 in
vestigate the possibilities OF acquir-
ing a room.
In order TO raise funds for the
work that Is TO be done, ii was de-
cided to sell porn, peanuts and
soda pop at the open air program
next Thursday night.
This Is a newly organized club
and the women OF the town are
taking great interest.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-04
UNIVERSITY CLUB
DINNER PARTY

Mrs. Edward Oppenheimer was
hostess at dinner Tuesday when
she entertained the members Of the
board and the chairmel Of COM
mittees OF the University club OF
this city.
The organization Of a study
group was planned. III has as its
purpose the study of Mexico. under
the international Relations CON-
mittee.
Mrs. Florence NJ. Hayes Is the
chairman Of this committee. and
1t Is planned to have these meet
ings open 10 the general public with
prominent speakers, both local anS
out OF town. to give talks on the
neighboring nation. There will be
many subjects OF interest. histor-
ical. geographical and political.
This course Of study is one OF the
main projects Of the years work.
Mesdames Florence NJ. Hayes.
Dade Hester. G. It. Decker. James
A. Gillette. John Green Of Edin-
burg, Misses Ruth Spencer. Edna
Earl Walling and Helen Melch at
tended the dinner and business
session.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-04
By DIANA MERWIN,
Associated Press Fashion Editor


PARIS, Rl-The dressy coats, hats
and shoes which women will wear
with their teatime frocks this fall
are more elegant than they have
been in the last decade.
In keeping with the grand dame
mode, which smart Parisians have
adopted for the cocktail hour, coats
r designed OF rich fabrics deckcd
in luxurious furs.
Shoes Spike Heeled.
Shoes are .inty spike heeled
sandals Of faille or dull kid in black
or a color matching the coat, while
Chapeaux are OF velvet or felt deck
ed with a plume, a wing or Sprightly
bow falling over the hair.
Black Is the favorite teatime coat
color, although a new putty beige
and deep reds, greens and puppies, so
dark they are almost black, are Of
fered 10 color the mode.
Ermine, once reserved for the rooes
OF queens, is one OF the smartest
furs.
Black broadcloth coats with swirl
ing ermine collars and melon cuffs
r the fashionable Parisian's IA
vorite teatime wraps.
Smooth black woods trimmed n
white galyak. mink or black broad
tail are another variation of tie
mode.
Ve!veteen Coats New.
Velveteen coats + a new fali>ef-
fering for the woman who likes %
be different. Steel grey velveteens
trimmed in black seal and putty
beige velvets decked with silver fox
are designed for the picturesque wo-
man.
A ~black-green velvet wrap collared
in glistening coz feathers instead Of
fur is displayed for the woman Of
eccentric taste.
Most Of the normal daytime coats
are designed with a slightly fitted
waistline. although many models fo'-
low a straight line: collars roll high
around the face, while cuffs often
extend to the elbow.
The hose WORN with teatime out
fits are sheer and dark, while gloves
Of suede or kid match the color Of
the coat fabric or fur.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-04
Membership
Tea Will Be
GiOen Friddu

RIO HONDO. Oct. 3.-All ladies'
in Rio Hondo and the community
are cordially invited to be pres
ent at a membership tea given By
the Rio Hondo H. wv. @. "a. Friday
afternoon, October 9 at Campo del
Arroyo, the Girl Reserve Camp.
Miss ElzaDath Allen, Valley Y.
w. c. a.. secretary will give a talk.
A program has been arranged for
the occasion.
Receiving the guests will BE- the
entire local board Of the Y. W. c.
a.
AUXILIARY HOLDS
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Election OF Officers and general
business meeting was held BY the
Ladies Auxiliary of the American
Legion when they met at he home
Of Mrs. George Kindinger here this
week.
The committee for milk supply
reported that they were ready to
serve the needy at any time z cali
vas made.
Officers elected for the year were:
Mrs. B. J.. Sitz, president; Mrs. 4. "A.
Oliver. vice president: Mrs. Eddie
Werner, secretary; Mrs. . George
Kindinger, treasurer; Mrs. Doug
Rounds, chaplain; Mrs. O. Lasater,
reporter.
The next meeting will be held
the second Wednesday IN October.
with FRS. Henry Hartzog.
SENIORS ENTERTAIN
AT SWIMMING PARTY
The Rio HOndo high school
seniors entertained with a swim
ming party al Campo del Arroyo
Friday, followed ~ games played
IN the high school auditorium.
Delicious refreshments were served.
Inc party was chaperoned BY Mrs.
Cora Decker, class sponsor.
Those attending the informal az
lar included: Joyce Beene, aubrey
Heath, Verna Frizzell. Dwight
Laney, Theresa Salinas. N. II. Led
better. Ruth Bishop. Temple Raw.
Gertrude Schavl. b. &. Kindell. Eva
Jean Yeoman, Leslieb Bulls. Rich
mond Bates. Robert Noe. reril
Knight. Alfred Bishop. GLADYS
Vickers, Virginia Derby, Alfred
Stephens and Mr.. and Mrs. Decker.
CLUB TO HEAR
MISS PORTER
The Brown Tract Home Demon
stration club Will meet Oct. z at the
home Of Mrs. Morris Houghtellinp.
with Mrs. Paul Houghtelling acting
as hostess.
Miss Dorothy Porter, Home De-
monstratlon agent will give a talk
and demonstration on the making
OF American yellow cheese.
ANY resident OF the community
interested in the demonstration
IS cordially invited to be present for
the occasion.
PERSONALS
Mr.. and Mrs. Fronts Newell and
baby, who have been visiting rel
atives or the Brown Tract, have
returned 70 their home i'm Iowa.
They we're accompanied home BY
Mrs. Newell's sister. lis Alma
Arnett.
Miss Eva Avant OF Dallas visited
Mrs. Elsie Yancy here this week.
Mrs. j. #. McCarty and son. Bruce
Faulkner. we're business visitors at
San Benito this week
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-04
BOoK,5TUDY
INTERESTING

The women Of the Methodist
Missionary society are keeping up
a fine interest in their book study.
After their regular business meet
ing last Tuesday a program. in con-
nection with the book Challenge OF
Change was carried out.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-04
President Of
Federation Is
Guest OfCzub

MISSION, Oct. 3.-The Woman's
Tuesday club met in regular session
last week at the home Of Mrs. ID.
c. Decker. The president, Mrs. j.
@. Decker, presided over the meet
ing.
The roll call was answered by
nineteen members with items OF
interest on various timely topics.
After a business session the presi-
dent introduced the club guest, Mrs.
@. B. Amyx, who has recently
moved TO Mission from san Antonio.
The club members were also much
pleased 10 have as their very spe-
cial guest the president Of the VAL
ley Federation OF Women's clubs,
Mrs. Homer Smith.
Mrs. Smith, in her usual gracious
manner, responded TO the welcome
extended her, and gave a brief
resume OF the work OF the FEEDER
alton as planned for her term of
office. The meeting was then turn
ed over to the leader for the day,
Mrs. Wilbur Close. The novel
studied at this meeting was The
Rise OF Silas Lapham' and Mrs.
Close gave an excellent review Of
the book also a short autobiography
OF the authors life. Mrs. Duffie
gave the character sketch as pre-
sented BY SilaS Lapham, and Mrs.
Hardin told Of the family life OF the
LaphamS.
AT the close Of the lesson. the
hostess served delicious refresh
ments, assisted BY her friend and
guest, Mrs. George Speer.
WORK IN MEXICAN
SCHOOLS DISCUSSED
The Wonan's Missionary Society
met Thursday for a study and So
cial meeting. The devotional was
given BY Mrs. E. Bleifus and Mrs.
Percy Longwell, followed by the
lesson hymn, sung by Mrs. j. @.
Polhemus. Conditions OF schools in
Mexico and appointment OF deacon
esses for Mexican work was dis
cussed by Mrs. Wilman and Mrs.
MARCEL. The work Of Miss Eloida
Guerra, an outstanding worker
among our Mexican congregation.
was presented. Miss Guerra has
just completed a successful series
OF meetings in Mission and other
Valley towns.
Bishop Paul B. Kern. who has
returned from the Or.en;, has been
asked many questions as to our
work in those fields. A question:
naire conducted by Mrs. Webb on
his report brought out much val
liable information along all lines Of
missionary endeavor. Mrs. Percy
LongWell. chairman or christian
social relations, spoke on her phase
Of work. Miss Sarah Louise BixIer
gave an account Of h. work in
Bellaire School for Girls at Hous-
ton. A social hour followed the
program, during which time re-
freshments were served BY Mrs. H.
H. Ewing and Mrs. j. A. Clark.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-04
WEDDING TAKES

u IN ~ ASAN4 I'D
The marriage Of Miss Olive Co
zart and Carl Vandervort. was
solemnized at Corpus Christi Sat-
urday. Mrs. Vanderyort. Is the
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Tom
Cozart who reside Just south OF
town on mile three. Mr.. Wander
wort Is one Of the most progressive
farmers OF this community. being
connected with the Valley Coopera-
tive association and having made
his home in Edcouch for several
years. Mr.. and Mrs. S. E. Hopson
accompanied the young couple to
Corpus Christi, the party returning
10 Edcouch Monday. Mr.. and Mrs.
Vandervort are at home on Gem
mercial street.
PERSONALS
Miss Matilde Squares and ID. @.
Squyres were Edcouch visitors Tues
day.
N. T. Tatum Of weslaco was here
Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. @. A. Purcell we're
in Edcouch Tuesday. They left for
Harrington in the afternoon.
MI. and Mrs. Carl Schlemmer
made a trip to Hidalgo Wednesday.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-04
SURPRISE ON
y -r4wTD ~

AL. Graham. Jr.. was given a
surprise wednesday evening. when
several OF his pals were invited
to a dinner party at the White
Way lunch room.
Roy Buckley. Jr.. John Watson,
Jack Mckinney and Elwood Moore
we're the guests.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-04
FRIDAY

Friday Bridge club with Mrs
Ha-bert Davenport
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IS HOSTESS
TO CLUB

Mrs. Olof Anderson vas hostess
10 the Pioneer Bridge club Wednes-
dav. at her home on Oblatc Avenue.
Wit two tables Of players.
Mrs. Albert McHenry vas the
only out OF club guest.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-04

Miss Tennessee Alcorn Of Meal
len is the weekend guest OF Miss
Lyndall Yoder.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-26
SOCIETY.
Continued From Third Page1


the Bishop Of Washington. Right Rev.
james 4. Freeman, will be host to a
distinguished group OF the clergy OF
the Capital. Bishop William +. Nc
Dowell. president OF the Washington
Federation OF Churches. which is spon-
soring the concert here, and the Rev.
William L. Darby. executive secretary
OF the federation. will entertain a group
OF federation officials in a box that
evening.
Many prominent representatives of
the diplomatic corps. and many out
standing women in social and musical
circles will have boxes for the event.
among them being Mrs Frederic Ath-
erton, Mrs Delos A. Blodgett, Mrs
Henry F. Dimock Mrs. George Dun
Top. Mrs. Houston Gaddes. Mrs. Walter
Bruce Howe, Mrs. John oliver LaGorce
Mrs. Adolph Casper Miller. Mrs. Elem
ing Newbold, Mrs. Frank B. Moves
Mrs. Lawrence Towsend and Mrs.
r. Williams.
The concert will be Of special inter-
est TO WashingtonianS, because OF the
participation OF a group of more than
500 singers representing the churches
OF the city, in maSsed choral num-
Der with the guest choir. A pageant
professional Of vested choirs of Wash
tngton will be a feature Of the concert.
Mr.. and Mrs S. b. Connell of To-
ronto. Canada, have taken a suite at
Warkman Park Hotel for short stay.
Mrs. Annie E. Fulton OF Denver.
Colo is passing few days at the Dodge
and is accompanied by Miss Stella r.
Miller of MisSoula, Mont.
Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Wentworth OF
Boston, Mass, are at the Carlton for
brief stay.
MIR. and Mrs. Charles c. Woodruff of
State College, Pa, are agar in Wash
ington for a few days, stating at the
Wardman Park.
Miss Mary B. Lathrop and Miss M
Louise Weldon are at H tel Dennis in
Atlantic City for short stay.
Mr.. and Mrs w. L. FOX of Uhrichs-
vile, Ohio. are at the Dodge for an In
definite stay.
Mrs. Maurice Brown of DUBUQUE,
Iowa, is at the Mayflower with her
daughter. Miss Margaret Brown, who is
attending Georgetown Convent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-26
P0ULTRY-JUDGING TEST
WON BY KENT An CLUB
Baltimore Lad in Competition in
Frederick Gets Right to Head
State Team.
Special Dispatch to The star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
FREDERICK, Md, october 26.-With
10 counties participating. Kent County's
All Club team won the sixth annual
poultry judging contest held in this city
Saturday to determine the team which
wiK represent Maryland at the Nation
wide boys clubs contest to be held in
New York in January. Baltimore
County was second with Montgomery
County placing a close third.
Samuel Won Gunten, Baltimore. was
high individual scorer, with ITO points,
and will head the Maryland team
Others on the team will be Clarence
Sutton. Kent County. and Granville
Shoemaker, Allegany County. with Bay
ard SuttoR Kent County, alternate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-26
SUNDAY THIEVES ACTIVE
Home, Grocery and Service Station
Entered in Prince Georges.

BY Stan Correspondent Of The Star.
UPPER MARLBORO, Md october
26.-Thieves were busy in Prince
Georges County over the week end, en-
tering a private house, grocery store
and a service station.
The service station Of Claude Gilbert
at Meadows was robbed of SAT and a
number of tires. tubes and cigarettes,
according to Deputy Sheriff Thomas H
Garrison, who investigated. Deputy
Garrison also investigated a robbery of
the home of Col. d. L. Rice near MARI
boro.
Several hundred pounds of sugar and
a quantity of cigarettes were reported
stolen from the Sanitary store, River
dale. Policeman Ralph Brown invest!-
gated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-26
TRAFFIC SAFETY PLACED
ABOVE PETTY DRY CASES
Alexandria Judge Congratulates
Police for Manner in Which
Laws Are Inforced.
special pispatch % rhe star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
ALEXANDRIA, Va, October 26.-
Congratulating the Alexandria police on
their present concentration on enforce
ment of traffic laws instead of petty
prohibition offenses. Judge William S.
Snow, following Police Court this morn
ing said 1t was much more commend
able to protect the lives of the people
by strict traffic law enforcement than
to concentrate on "half-pint" prohibi-
ton offenders
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-26
Chantily Lace
AllOvers. $l.67 yd.

Also fiouncings, in the new
est shades, Champagne, Ma
room, Dark Brown, Golden
Brown, Cricket Green, Made
line Blue, and Navy Blue
also black and white. SO In.
wide. Avery special value.
Kann's-Street Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-26

Miss Mary B. Lathrop and Miss M
Louise Weldon are at H tel Dennis in
Atlantic City for short stay.
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Wear Knit
Underwear
IFS Healthier!

-Children's EZ Waist Union Suits.
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-Womenis Silk and Wool Union
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Sizes 40 to a., each. $3.50
-Women's "MOreIle" Part-wool
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-WOmen's "MOrelle" Rayon-
striped Union Suits. Sizes So to
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Kann'S-Street Floor.
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-9x12 and 814x101a IT. rugs, with the
permanent lustrous sheen of real ORR
entails. The designs are copies Of we'll
known Oriental rug pattern and the
colors rich and beautiful. Third Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-26

Mr.. and Mrs. w. L. FOX of Uhrichs-
vile, Ohio, are at the Dodge for an in
definite stay
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Mr. and Mrs. Charles c. Woodruff of
State College, Pa, are AGAR in Wash
ington for a few days, stating at the
Wardman Park
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-26

Mr.. and Mrs. F. H. Wentworth OF
Boston, Mass, are at the Carlton for a
brief stay.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-26

Mrs. Annie E. Fulton OF Denver,
Colo, is passing few days at the Dodge
and is accompanied by Miss Stella R.
Miller of MiSSoula, Mont.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-26

Mrs. Maurice Brown of DUBUQUE,
Iowa, is at the Mayflower with her
daughter. Miss Margaret Brown, who Is
attending Georgetown Convent.
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$50 Linen
Sheets, 89c

-S1x99-in. sheets, made from
1870 linen fax with only
$3.50 cotton.
45x36-in. CaSeS-23c ca.
Kann'S-Street Floor.
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Extra long comforts-72x84-in size, 1902
wool filled, finished with silk cord edge:
fancy scroll stitching. In solid colors, and
reversible combinations. Street Floor.
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Inner-Spring Mattresses

Comfortable, we'll constructed mat
tresses, with hundreds of tiny coils in
cased in layer felt and covered with
by the Washington Mattress Co. Third
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Sale! Mattress Covers

Heavy unbleached muslin covers, boxed all
around and finished with washable rubber
buttons at one end. Full, twin and three
quarter bed sizes. Third Floor.
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Mr.. and Mrs. S. B. Connell of To-
ronto. Canada, have taken a suite at
Warkman Park Hotel for a short stay.
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Handsome round fiber baby
strollers with adjustable back and
footrest, full sliding hood, wind.
shield, artillery wheels, and cor
duroy lining. Choice of bun and
beaver finishes.
Kann's-Fourth Floor.
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Imported Moquette covers in rich color.
and patterns copied from old Oriental rus
designs 6Ox10S-inch size Third Floor.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-15
Miscellaneous For Sale

FOR SALE - Is Id. oriental (Jap)
melon seed, $3.50 Id. H. Hora,
citrus nursery, Rt. A. Box 1886,
CaleXico. l4t6
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-15
Howard To Take
Mathews Place

LOS ANGELES, Dec. IS. (U.P, -
Appointment of James H. Howard.
former city attorney Of Pasadena.
as general counsel of the Metro
politan Water district to succeed
the late w 3. Mathews, was an
nounced today by the district board
of directors.
Howard had been under consid-
Grafton as an assistant to Mathews
who would ultimately be qualified
to succeed him. He collaborated
with Mathews in writing the Met
ropolitan Water district act, and
has intimate knowledge of legal
aspects of the Colorado river aque-
duct problem.
Salary for Howard was fixed at
$4,000 yearly until such time as
the S220,OO0,OOO bond issue is signed
and placed on the market, when it
will be raised to $4,000.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-15
NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING
OF STOCKHOLDERS OF
EDGAR BROS. COMPANY

Notice is hereby given that pur-
suant to the provisions of the by
laws, the regular annual meeting of
the stockholders of the above
named company will be held at the
office of the company in Ell Centro,
State of California, on Tuesday, the
10Th day of January, 1882, at the
hour of o'clock p. m. of said day.
AT said meeting seven directors
will be elected to serve for the ensu-
ing year and until their successors
are duly elected.
The annual business statements
of the office will be received and
acted upon and such other business
as may properly come before the
stockholders meeting will be tran
sacted.
Dated at El Centric, this 18th day
of December, 1881.
EDGAR BROS, COMPANY,
BY w. o. HinderkS, Sec'y.
Dec. 5,22, ,29-Jan. 5,12.
Imperial Valley press., 1931-12-15
MEMBERS ENJOY
MASONIC LODGE
SILVER JUBILEE

eliminating in a closed meeting
at the Masonic Temple last night,
the silver jubilee celebration of Ell
Centro lodge No. 384 proved to be
one of the most successful and in
tereSting Masonic functions of the
year.
More than 125 charter members,
past officers and past and present
members attended the closed meet
ing last night with Past Grand Mas
ter John Stewart Ross and District
Inspector Charles SoneS delivering
the principal addresses.
Discussions of the good old days
in valley Masonry took place among
charter members with present men,
bers forming an interested audience.
Hardships Of early days were re-
called and much valuable Imperial
Valley as we'll as Masonic history
recounted during the evening. There
were 40 charter members, past Off
GERS and out of town member
present for the occasion.
Open house Was maintained at
the Temple beginning at noon Sun
day and continuing until after the
close of the closed session last night
Long tables in the dining room were
decorated with a huge birthday cake
in celebration of the twenty-fifth
Anniversary of No. 384. Baskets OF
flowers and red candles completed
the table decorations. Luncheons
and meals were served MaSons ano
their families and friends through
out the open house period.