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Gard Party to Benefit
Unemploved ARRANGED

The committee in charge Of the card
party to be given at the New willard
February Is for the benefit Of the I'M
employed Of washington, a group from
District of Columbia Society, u. s. D.
1912, appointed by the president, Mrs.
Mary Logan Tucker, will consist Of the
following ladies, officers of the society:
Mrs. Sol Lansburgh, first vice preSi-
dent; Mrs. w. l.. Saul, second vice
president: Mrs. George Trowbridge,
third vice president: Miss Margaret
Beer, recording secretary; Mrs. Fred
erick Fernald, registrar; Miss Maude
Kelsey, assistant registrar: Mrs r. K.
Sparrow, treasurer; Mrs. Thomas
Creighton, corresponding secretary;
Mrs. w. G. Sears, assistant correspond
ing secretary, and Mrs. Clement w.
Sheriff, chaplain.
Single tickets are so cents and tables
for four are 50. The proceeds from
the party will be turned over to the
local committee.
Recently Mr.. George Adams gave the
society a talk on the true conditions
here and the practical plan adopted by
the committee to furnish employment
to men out of work. At present many
OF these men are cleaning up the parks
and chopping the wood obtained in this
work and sent from Quantico. Many
OF the men are wearing the thinnest
OF clothing and are working with bare
hands. suffering intensely. The money
previously raised is running low and
the committee needs the help of the
society.
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Chief Justice
To Give Dinner
To Associate.

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dent Of the Club of Colonial Danes of
Washington; Mrs. Thomas H. Toliferro,
vice president; Miss Ella Lorraine Dor
sey, and Mrs. Percy E. Quinn, ex-presi-
dents of the club, and Mrs. John Richie.
Mrs. Roy Clyde Miller will entertain
at tea from 4 to o'clock Tuesday
afternoon in honor Of her mother, Mrs.
John w. Dull Of Yakima, Wash, who is
the guest this Winter of her daughter
In Washington. At the tea table will be
Mrs. Victor j. Mindeleff, Mrs. Sadie B.
Yates, Mrs. Winfree Johnson, Mrs. John
Henry Yates, Miss Elizabeth Lauder
baugh and Mrs. H. Laurie Garrett.
Mr.. and Mrs Edward H. Helmuth Of
Brookville road entertained at dinner
Monday in honor of Miss Frances
Jones of Philadelphia, house guest of
Mrs. Edwin Schneider of Alaska avenue
Mrs. B. Scott Young entertained eight
couples at supper dance in her apart
ment at the Argonne Tuesday evening,
and will again entertain a group of
friends at the Carlton Thursday. Mrs
Young has subleased her apartment at
the Argonne and will spend the re-
mainder Of the Winter at the Shore
ham.
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CONTINUED FROM FlISk FaBe.l
Robb were hosts at dinner last evening
In their home in compliment to MAI.
and Mrs. r. e. Jones of Fort Meade
when their guests included the District
Commissioner and Mrs. Herbert q
Crosby. District Commissioner and Mrs
John g. Gotwals, Mr.. and Mrs. Francis
Winslow and Mr.. and Mrs. j. M. Stears
DR.. and Mrs. Arthur c. Christie en-
tertafned at dinner last evening In Their
home on Cathedral avenue. Their
guests. who remained through the eve
ming TO play bridge, were Dean and
Mrs. George B. Woods, DR.. ana MRS
william M BaIlinger. DIR. and MRS
Wesley NJ Gewafr. Mr.. and Mrs. Ho-
mer F. Dawson and Mr.. and Mrs. Alex
ander Yereance.
Mrs Robert Edward Lee will enter
tain at luncheon in compliment to Mrs
Edward Everett Gam February 10 In
the Chinese room of the Mayhower.
Former United States Ambassador to
italy and Mrs. Henry P. Fletcher were
hosts at dinner Sunday evening, jan
uary ID.
Former Commissioner Of the District
and Mrs. Sidney F. Taliaferro will en-
tertain a company at a midday break
fast today In their home in George
town.
Mrs. William Mcclellan Ritter Wa
hostess at luncheon yesterday.
DR.. and Mrs. G. Freeland Peter will
entertain at dinner tomorrow (Monday)
evening at the Mayfiower for the latter'e
daughter, Miss Elisabeth Noting, and
q group of young friends in honor OF
NHt1 Ill al nf p0fiQ-
delphia.
Miss Olivia Phelps Stokes. daughter
Of Canon and Mrs. Phelps Stokes, was
hostess at dinner last evening and with
her guests went later to the dance
which the Minister of the Netherlands
and Nine. van Royen gave for Their
son. Mr.. j. H. van Royen, jr, attache
Of the legation.
Mrs. H. Edmund Bulls entertained
at luncheon at the Shoreham Hotel
Friday in compliment to Mrs. H. Ear
Lowe and her out-of-town house guests,
Mrs. r. j. Reid of Birmingham, Ala;
Mrs. F. @. Jonah of st. Louis and Miss
Elise Amberg also of st. Louis. Also
at the luncheon were Mrs. Ryland c
Bryant, Mrs. Ray Clerk and Mrs. Frank
Payne.
After the luncheon the party attended
the riding exhibition Of the United
States Cavalry at Fort Myer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Casey Of Whit
tier street entertained at dinner and
dance at the Columbia Country Club
last evening following the rehearsal fol
the wedding of Miss Katharine Shoe
maker and Mr.. Thomas Newton De-
Lashmutt tomorrow. Guests were Mr.
and Mrs I. f. Shoemaker Mr. and Mrs
Thomas j. DeLashmutt, Mr.. and Mrs
Leon A. Hauser. Capt and Mrs. Leroy
Shoemaker. Mrs M. B. Casey. Mr.. and
Mrs. Robert Newly, Mr.. and Mrs. james
H. Lemon, Mr.. and Mrs. William
O'Brien, Miss Grace Harris. Mr.. Joseph
Colburn, Miss Ellen Buell., Mr.. Edmund
Parry. Miss Nancy DeLashmutt, Mr.
John DeLashmutt Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Fenwick, Mr.. and Mrs. Basil DeLash-
mutt, Mr.. Charles DeLashmutt, Mr.
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Weddings in the Capital
Are Charming Events
Miss Gretchen Trucks and DR.. J. B. Schertz to Be
Married Thursday-Bailey-Park Cere-
mony Held at Home of Bride.

Miss Gretchen Trucks of Washing
ton. daughter of Mrs. James Gibbony
Trucks of Roanoke, Va, will be married
to DR.. Joseph B. Schertz of Wash.
S.Stcss Thursday. The ceremony VIII
take place in the home of the brides
brother -in-law and sister, DR.. and Mrs
Grover Bache Gill, at 1911 Allison
street northwest. DR.. Schertz Is
graduate of Georgetown Dental College
The marriage of MisT Teresa Kath'
crime Bailey, daughter d Mr.. and Mrs
Henry Bailey, to Mr.. Charles Altor
Parker, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Parker, took place Thursday evening
at 8 o'clock in the home OF the bride
parents, 1881 Kenilworth avenue north
east.
Ivory satin fashioned the gown OF
the bride, who was given in marriage
by her father. She wore tulle ven
which fell from cap held in place
with clusters of orange blossoms, ano
carried a bouquet of pink roses. MISS
BERTHE Talbert, the brides only at
tendant. wore a gown of pink satin
and carried bouquet Of pink SWEEP
Mr.. John Bailey, brother of the bride,
acted as best man. A duet was playec
softly throughout the ceremony; WHICH
was performed by Father Corbett.
Mrs. Bailey wore a gown OF DARK
blue crepe. while Mrs. Parker, mother
of the bridegroom, wore gown OF
brown chiffon.
A reception followed the ceremony
after which Mr.. Parker and his BRIDE
left for Atlantic City, the latter wear
ing a dark blue velvet dress, black Goa!
and black accessories The couple will
make their home in Washington.
The marriage of Miss Mary Brazerol,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. John r.
Brazerol, to DR.. George Schmidt; son
of Mr.. and Mrs. George Schmidt OF
BROOKLYN. N. Y, took place MONDAY
morning at o'clock in the Immaculate
Conception Church, the Rev; Father
James Council performing the cere-
nony. -
ding selections, was accompanied at the
organ by Mr.. Harry Wheaton Howard.
A gown of ivory satin fashioned on
princess lines and embroidered IN
pearls formed the attractive costume
for the bride. Her tulle veil was ar
ranged with clusters OF orange dos
SONS and she carried bouquet OF lilies
of the valley and roses. Mrs. Cnarles
WEIGH acted as her sisters matron OF
honor and wore a gown OF coral-color
chiffon and carried bouquet OF Hoover
roses. Her hat was of eggshell-color felt.
The bridegroom had as his best man,
DR.. James Taylor of Brooklyn and the
ushers included Mr. Charles WEIGH and
Mr.. Lloyd Hunnicutt.
Little Mary Catherine WEIGH, niece
of the bride, was the flower girl and
wore a frock of turquoise blue crepe
made with rufles and carried basket
of pink roses. Mrs. Brazerol mother
of the bride, wore gown OF raiSln-
color crepe and had a shoulder cluster
of roses. Mrs. Schmidt was in a peach
color gown of lace and wore a cluster
Of pink roses.
Following a reception at the home
of the brides parents, DR.. Schmidt and
his bride left for motor trip through
the South and upon their return viii
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Mrs. Robert Edward Lee will enter
tain at luncheon in compliment to Mrs.
Edward Everett Gam February 10 IN
the Chinese room Of the Mayhower.
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Richard Writ, Miss Sunny Byrne, Miss
Betty Byrne, Mr.. and Mrs. Charming
Walker and DR.. Alva Daughton.
Miss Harriette Rissler will entertain
at tea this afternoon at her home In
honor of Miss Katheryn Ollie, who Is
leaving this week with her parents for
a Mediterranean cruise. Miss RiSsler
will be assisted by her sister, Mrs.
Robert Denton; Mrs. Raymond RisSler,
Miss Winifred White, Miss Carolyn
Brasch and Mrs. Irvine Russell.
Mr.. Paul H. Primm was host at din
$3.50 stuyvesant place, Chevy Chase,
having as his guests Capt. and Mrs
George Harold Wilson, Mr.. and Mrs
Albert T. Coumbe, Mrs. z. j. Bruce and
Mr.. Arthur H. Redf1eld.
Mr.. and Mrs. william d. Lynch en-
tertained a party at dinner at the
Shoreham Hotel last evening. Their
guests included Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick
Stohlman, Mr.. and Mrs. Jerome
Crawley, Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Mueller,
Miss Mary Crawley and Mr.. James Nc
Kenna.
Mrs Ernest ]. Dawley entertained a
company at the dinner dance at the
Shoreham Hotel last evening, when her
guests included Maj. and Mrs Jacob
Deyers, Maj. and Mrs. Homer Slaughter,
Mrs e. c. Dawley, Col. Percy d. Glass
ford and Maj. Joseph BrabSon.
Lieut.. r. s. Riggs was host to a small
party at the supper dance at the Shore
HON Hotel Thursday evening.
Mrs. Lawrence Townsend will enter
tain at luncheon Wednesday in compli-
ment to Benjamin. Gigli and Aida DON
inelli, both Of the Metropolitan Opera
Co., who will give the program at the
concert that morning at the Mayflower.
Mrs. Charles s. Elliott entertained a
small group at luncheon at the Shore
ham Hotel Wednesday.
Mrs. Henry Alvah Strong will enter
tain at luncheon Saturday at the May
flower in honor of Mrs. Arthur Curtiss
James of New York, who will be the
guest Of Mrs. Mahlon Pitney while in
Washington.
Mrs. E. Rust Smith entertained at
dinner Tuesday evening at the Shore
nam Hotel in compliment to Mrs. Gran
vile @. Valentine of Richmond, presi-
dent Of the Colonial Danes of Virginia.
and Mrs. Hugh Antrim, registrar of the
Colonial Danes Of Virginia The other
guests were Mrs. Allen r. Boyd, presi-
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make their home in Brooklyn, N. Y
| The bride wore travelling outfit OF
blue and q shoulder cluster Of yellow
roses.
The out-of-town guests included Mrs
John Redmond, Mrs. Helen Redmond
and Mrs. Al Williams, all of Brooklyn,
N. Y.
A charmingly arranged wedding was
that Of Miss Ann M. Horstkamp to Mr..
Jerry j. Mccarthy, Wednesday morn
ing, in the Holy Trinity Roman Catho-
lie Church, when the nuptial mass was
celebrated by Rev. John z. Horstkamp,
an uncle Of the bride.
Eggshell-color chiffon, with q hat
and shoes to match, fashioned the cos
tune of the bride and she carried a
Mccarthy, the brides only attendant,
wore a gown of orchid chiffon, with q
black turban and velvet jacket.
Mr.. Carl j. HorStkamp was the
bridegroom's best man. Miss Cath
crime Donovan, cousin Of the bride,
sang several songs in the church, which
was attractively decorated in ferns,
palms and flowers.
Following the breakfast, which was
served at the Dodge Hotel, Mr.. Nc
earthly and his bride left on q wedding
return will make their home at 4547
Conduit road.
A wedding of interest in Washing
ton took place in st. Francis De Sales
Church, Philadelphia, January 20, when
Miss Beatrice Cullen, daughter Of Mr..
James Francis Cullen, became the bride
of Raymond Thoma5 Brown, son Of Mr..
and Mrs Thomas P. Brown Of Wash
ington.
Miss Cullen was educated in Notre
Dame Convent, Philadelphia. and Mr..
Brown is a graduate of Catholic Uni
versity, and Is associated with his father
in business.
owing to the recent death Of the
brides mother, near relatives and a
few intimate friends only attended the
ceremony.
The bride, who was escorted to the
altar and given in marriage by her
father, wore a gown Of eggshell-color
crepe, with close-fltting maline hat OF
the same color, which had an attractive
trimming Of orange blossoms. She car
ried an old-fashioned bouquet Of brides
roses and gardeniaS in q lace holder.
Her maid of honor, Miss Margaret
Mary Brown, sister of the bridegroom,
wore a gown Of periwinkle blue crepe,
made on similar lines to that Of the
brides. with maline hat of the same
shade. She carried an old-faShioned
bouquet of sweetheart roses and blue
flowers, which blended with her cos
tune.
Mr.. Wade Hall Of Washington was
best man for Mr.. Brown. The Rev.
Father Joseph du Ross, lifelong friend
of the bride, performed the ceremony
and celebrated the nuptial mass that
followed. The papal benediction was
cabled to them from Rome. A wedding
breakfast followed the ceremony at the
Hotel PENNSYLVANIA, where the bride and
her father have made their home re-
Gently.
Mr.. and Mrs. Brown will make their
home at 1854 Connecticut avenue on
their return from Bermuda, and viii be
at home after March /.
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Continued From First Page.)
Mrs. Porter II. Dale, the retiring presi-
dent Of the Congressional Club gave the
first one OF the season, sending out her
cards from the Congressional Club for
Thursday morning when the members
met to make Red Cross bandageS, etc.
Miss Mabel Boardman arrived in her
Grey Lady dress and found several
others awaiting her in like costume
After little work and lots Of talk, cof-
fee, hot and steaming and with sugar
bowls and little pots Of cream on the
side were passed about and then there
were baskets and trays of tiny biscuits
with ham between and doughnuts Of
the New England type and all sorts of
rolls and buns. That Is the menu for
q coffee. Miss Richards gave one of
her highly informing talks during the
Coffee"
Society will gather tomorrow night at
the Willard Hotel for the annual ball
given under the auspices of the board
OF governors Of the Washington Inter-
national Assembly. The receiving line
will form at 10 o'clock when those at
tending will be greeted by Mrs. Claude
A. Swanson Mrs. Henry Alvah Strong.
Mrs. Walter r. Tuckerman and Mrs.
OOcCPAL I'll VI WIlOI1
have been identified with the Assembly
since Its revival a few years ago, and
who are members of the board of gov
errors. Dinner parties will precede the
ball, one of the largest of which will be
that of Mrs. Henry F. Dimock, who will
entertain company of AZ young people
in honor of Miss MORA Archbold,
daughter Of Mrs. Anne Archbold.
Among the boxholders for the ball
are the Secretary of the Treasury Mr..
Andrew Mellon, the Ambassador of
France and Nine. Claudel, the AmbaS-
sador of Japan and Nine. Debuchi, the
Minister of Denmark and Nine. Otto
WadSted, Mrs. Anne Archbold, Mrs.
Henry F. Dimock, Mrs. Gibson Fahne-
stock, Mrs. William Livingston Crounse,
Mrs. Henry w. Fitch. Mrs. Stokes Hal
kett, Mrs. Jacob Leander Loose and
Mrs. ireland Peter. Brig. Gen. william
z. Horton will act as chairman of the
mems floor committee, assisted by Mr..
Walter D. Davidge as vice chairman
and distinguished committee.
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Former United States Ambassador to
italy and Mrs Henry P. Fletcher were
hosts at dinner Sunday evening, jan
uaYv IA
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Areme Chapter Plans
Gard Party and Dance

Arrangements have been completed
for a card party and dance to be given
by the Areme Chapter, No. 10, Order of
the Eastern Star, Monday, February 9,
In the Shoreham Hotel. Cards will be-
gin at $50, and dancing will start at
$3.50 o'clock. Mrs. Anna Nalley, gen.
eral chairman, has Mrs. Anna SHIFTS
kamp assisting her as vice chairman
and they have the following commit
tees: Mr.. and Mrs Edward S. Bra
shears, Courtesy; Mrs. Helen Brashears
and Miss Grace Barr, Prizes; Mrs.
Selma Foster, Publicity; Mrs. Anna
SmitSkamp and Miss Mary Langley,
Cards; Mr.. William Murray, Mr.. May
nard Twitchell, Mr.. William Nalley and
Mr.. Mathew O'Brien, Door.
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Bridge Party Is Given
By Mrs. Karl E. farrell

Mrs. Karl Ennals FARRELL entertained
at a bridge party yesterday at he,
home, in Wynnewood Park, Md. The
guests included Mrs Robert Larsen
Mrs. Wesley Morris, Mrs. Andrew Jack
son Somerville, Miss Sue Nicholson
Miss Margaret Somerville, Mrs. Richard
K. Thompson, Mrs. John c. Harding,
Mrs. Harrison Somerville, Mrs. Ralph
Bangs, Miss Louise Evans, Miss Mary
Battle, Miss Pauline Chob-t, Mrs.
Claiming Walker, Miss Mildred Bra
shears. Miss Theresa farrell and Mrs.
j. Reginald Conard.
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Newman Club of G. w. u.
Planning Formal Ball

The Newman Club of George Wash
ington University will hold Midwinter
formal ball for its members on Friday
evening, January 80, at the Washing
ton Club.
The committee in charge Of this af-
fair includes: Mr.. Paul Finegan, chair
man; Miss Minnie Louise Asmuth, Mr.
E. j. Chartrand, Mr.. Jose z. EspinoSa,
Miss Marie Frech, Mr.. Tom Mccarthy.
Miss Lucele Magee, Mr.. Raymond Ma
kari, Miss Wilma Meredith, Miss Marian
K. Roberts, Mr.. James w. Ryan, Miss
Gladys Thomas, Miss GenevieVe VIM
satt and Mr.. Rodrigo Vazquez.
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Girls Friendly Society
Holds Banquet at Hotel

The Senior Club Girls of Friendly
Society gave a banquet at the Dodge
Hotel Thursday, January %. Mrs. Ed
ward B. Meigs acted as toastmistress.
The speaker was Mrs William L. Estes,
jr. The entertainment program con-
sisted Of dancing by Mrs. Olga Lofgren.
Accompanied by Mrs. Freda Marks
Slime, Miss Lorraine Hall recited. Miss
Elizabeth Prescott, chairman of the
banquet. presented Mrs Edward B.
Meigs with orchids from the Senior
Girls.
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State Dinner l. Feature
OF White House Calendar
With Many Small Parties

Continued From First Page.)
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There are no restrictions.
See the plainly marked
prices and deduct one-half.
In most instances the coats
are being sold for less than
the cost Of fur pelts and
labor for making.
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Lieut.. r. s. Riggs was host to a small
party at the supper dance at the Shore
HON Hotel Thursday evening.
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Alumnae of Hospital
To Give Annual Ball

The Emergency Hospital Alumnae
will give its seventh annual bali at the
New Shoreham Hotel Wednesday, Feb
ruary IL, from 10 to l o'clock.
The proceeds of the ball are to be
used for the purpose of endowing a
room for sick nurses.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-05-25
NEW YORK COTTON

NEW YORK. May IS. tP-Cotton
opened barely steady today 10 TO
i6 points lower under selling pro-
NOTED by reports OF favorable wealth
or in the south over the week end.
There was covering and trade buy
ing but the selling was more or less
general and continued after the
posting of the weather map which
was regarded as indicating pros
poets for a continuance OF warmer
weathe.. July sold off TO $50 and
December to 9.39, or about l6 TO
10 points net lower and the market
was within a point or two OF these
quotations at the end OF the first
half hour.
Owing 70 the continuance Of the
holidays, there were no quotations
FOR Liverpool.
The decline brought in some
trade buying on limits as well as
covering but cotton continued TO
come on the market in COMPARE
lively small lots with prices work.
ing off to $50 for July and 9.36
for December, or about IL TO 20
points below Saturdays closing
quotations. The volume OF business
tapered off at these figures. how
ever. and the market was quiet and
steady at midday with active
months showing rallies OF 4 or 5
points from the lowest.
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Mrs. Laura 3. Hart
Honored at Banquet

floral stars IN the chosen colors
ana candles OF the different hues
were placed at intervals along the
table. In front OF the honor guest
was a beautiful mound made OF
flowers IN the five colors and a
floral star was set on the floor IL
the curved part o. the u. A large
star made OF Ice met the eyes Of
the guests as they entered the
dining room. Tall floor baskets
filled with flowers in the five
colors were placed about the room.
Plate fovors OF sweet pea corSages
were given each one present. Cow
ers we're laid for fifty.
Miss Mamie Bourne, who acted
as toastmistress for the evening,
presented the program numbers.
DR.. c. II. Thorn, an old friend OF the
~honoree's. paid a tribute 70 Mrs.
Hart and presented her with a
wrist bouquet Of sweet peas. She
responded with an appropriate talE
In a charming manner.
During the evening Miss Eliz-
abeth Bingham entertained with
very pretty violin members and
Jimmy Thomas presented a tap
dance. Mrs. J.. NJ. Becker pleased
her audience with several vocal
solos in Hawaiian. Two amusing
readings were given BY Mrs. J. I.
Homer.
Talks were given BY Mrs J. K
Bull. charter member and past
secretary OF the chapter, Mrs. Fam
mic ID. Putegnat. and members from
San Benito and Harlingen who
were especially invited guests.
Mrs. Daisey Nichols, past worthy
matron Of the local chapter. pre-
sented Mrs. Hart with a gay serape.
a remembrance from the Chapter
members. DIR. Thorn was given a
leather billfold also al a gift Of the
chapter. The program closed with
the singing OF TIL We Meet
Again.
Mrs. Hart. who arrived IN
Brownsville Friday bv plane from
the Panama Canal Zone. was en-
tertained also with a luncheon N
Matamoros. a trip 70 the beach and
a sightseeing tour OF the Valley
while she was here.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-05-25
NEW ORLEANS COTTON

NEW ORLEANS, May 25. GP-In
the absence Of news from Liverpool.
that market being still closed for
W~hitsuntide. cotton here opened
quiet and irregular today. May and
July started unchanged burt the
later months showed losses OF z To
IL points. Today being the last not
ice day for May deliveries, that
month dropped 10 8.67 right after
the start, a decline Of 10 points.
due IL was reported. to some final
liquidation Of that option.
The later months also eased off In
sympathy with an easier opening
Of stocks and rather unfavorable
genera. trade news. july dropped to
81 and October 70 OH, o. is points
down from Saturdays close. Near
the end Of the first hour, the mar
ket vas quiet and az the lows.
The cotton market recovered 4
to s points from the early lows at
the beginning Of the second hour
on moderate trade buying and some
price fixing by the mills. Later,
however, prices eased Off again,
making new lows for the day ana
season owing 10 selling by ring
traders, liquidation OF the july
position and more or less hedge
selling. July dropped 10 $50 and
October TO 9l6. down is points
from Saturdays close.
Around mid-session the market
was a shade steadier and three
points above the lowest.
The May option expired at noon
today.