Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-10-11
nteresting
Discussions
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SAN BENITO, Oct. 10 Greek
mythology and its influence upon
succeeding literature and art was
the discussion given by Mrs. Robert
S. Bone at the meeting Of the Alpha
Delphian Chapter held wednesday
at the home Of Mrs. j. A. Graham.
Mrs. Henry AlSmeyer gave an
interesting discussion Of the Greek
idea OF the universe and described
nature as revealed in Greek myth
ology. The era preceding the
Deluge was told by Mrs. John r.
Harris.
This wsy followed by the story Of
the deitieS Of the heavens told by
Mrs. w. S. Fairy. The deities OF
the air, sun and moon were de-
Scribed by Mrs. G. E. Hudson; while
the deities Of love, var and crafts
manship were told by Mrs. p. B.
Jones.
Hernia, Hester and the lesser
divinities were portrayed by Mrs.
George Campbell. Roll call was
answered by giving names Of Greek
gods.
During the round table discus
sion the nature of the Greek gods
and the stories OF Ednymion, Echo,
Hyacinth and Pyg alton we're
given.
The chapter will meet next at
the home Of Mrs. John Shelander
on October Fl.
JUNIOR MUSIC
CLUB OPENS
The new Officers OF the Junior
Music club were welcomed in with
the beginning OF the club year at
a meeting held at ne home OF
Carolyn Phillips.
The new officers are Frances
Grimsel, president; Mable Humble.
vice-president; Margaret Hager-
dorm, secretary and Catherine
Reese, treasurer. These officers had
charge of the afternoons program.
"Minuet in G" by Beethoven was
a piano solo given by Lujane Glenn.
Frances Grimsel played a march by
Gounoud.
The next meeting will be held at
the home of Catherine Reese on
November 2. Guests we're Mrs.
Frank GrimSel. Mrs. II. NJ. Yoder
and Mrs. Frank T. Phillips.
WHAT TO READ
CLUB HOSTESS
The san Benito Chapter OF the
National What To Read club met
Wednesday afternoon at the home
or Mrs. r. Fl. Stewart Mitchell on
North Bonham. A review Of Steph-
enSon's The Apostles Of Sunshine"
was given by Mrs. r. E. L. New
shaw. Mrs. o. L Byrd gave init
mate glimpSes OF Bismarc' life as
told by Ludwig. A collection OF
Aesop'S Fables and the moral OF
each was told by Mrs. T. D. King.
Mrs. j. p. Ellis gave an interesting
review of villa Gathers new book,
Shadows on the Rock" Mrs. Frank
G. Ludden, an honorary member,
Mrs. w. j. Rogers and Mrs. I. V.
Jolly. Jr., we're guests.
The chapter will meet next with
Ms Cecil Morris on October 81.
LEARNERS CLUB
HAS INITIAL MEET
Mrs. Robert A. Bowie vas hos
tess wednesday TO the members OF
the Learners Club for their first
meeting Of the year.
Mrs. G.. A. Cowden, vice-preSi-
dent presided in the absence OF
Mrs. II. c. Aldridge. Following a
short business session IRIS. Z. II.
Farley gave a resume OF ,tudy con-
Quoted by the club In the spring.
Mrs. Cowden. Mrs Elmer Morris.
Mrs. j. z. Glenn and frs. w. M.
Cochran discussed topics Of the
afternoons program.
The club will meet next with Mrs
Cowden.
BIRTHDAY OCCASION
OF SURPRISE EVENT
Mrs. L. A, Carpenter was sur
prised with a birthday shower when
she was hostess TO the members of
the Presbyterian Women's Aux
iliary at her home in the country
for an all day meeting. Thirty two
members were present.
At noon a cooperative luncheon
served.
Miss Nellie Stookey conducted
the devotional based on the study
Of the Book of James.
A report On the synodical meet
ing at Kinssv'lle was given by Mrs.
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