, 1935-11-07

Week Noted
By League


HARLINGEN, Nov. 7.-SuccesS Of
the second annual observance IN Har-
nngen by the Rio Grande Valley Art
League OF National Art Week in
nicates the increased interest in this
section in art.
More than 100 pictures, the work
o. local artists with the exception Of
two groups, are on exhibit this week
IN the shop windows Of the down.
town section, and r attracting
more than the usual interest.
The fact that the number OF
paintings On exhibit is consider
aply larger than last year and that
ne number Of artists represented
has increased materially and also
the Willingness with which the mer-
chants graciously gave window space
Tor the exhibition means contin-
uance of the annual observance Of
National Art week, according to
Mrs. Ben H. Sanders, exhibition
chairman for the Art League. As
elsting Mrs. Sanders IN arranging
the displays were Mrs. j. ID. Patrick,
Mrs. E G. Deering and Mrs. John
d. Townsend, committee from the
Art League.
Local artists whose paintings we're
on exhibit include Mrs. Dolly Spidle
Eabinger. Mrs. Norman knight,
Mrs. Emily Newell. Mrs. Eleanor
Roth. Mrs. Lillian Weems Baldridge,
Mrs. Carl Refs, Miss Mildred Adolph,
Nj. Clair Packer.
Two groups Of landscapes are
loan exhibits. one the work Of Clark
Cox Of Houston was loaned by his
daughter. Mrs. w. r. Eblen and the
other, the work OF the late John
Bundy and loaned by his son, +.
L. Bundy.
An unusual and interesting dis
play OF the fine art OF -needlepoint
Ia an attractive addition to the ex-
hibit. The work was done by Mrs.
l. L. Starkey, her mother and grand
mother.
Social features predominated at
the meeting Monday evening Of the
Business and Professional Women's
club held at the home Of Mrs. z.
Hertz.
Mrs. Jake Jones was named hon
cree for a shower OF dainty gifts
which were presented IN a novel way
suggestive of her husbands busi-
ness, the gifts being concealed IN a
large tire delivered at the door.
Mrs. Nora Gaines, a recent bride,
was presented with a silver sugar
and cream service with tray. as a
gift from the club. Mrs. Harry
Easleston. club president, made the
presentation.
Following a social period in the
dining room when q delicious re-
freshment course was served from
IN deliberately decorated table, the
regular business meeting vas held.
Activities for the near future dis
euSSed included the District
p. and 3. w. meeting in McAllen,
nov. is and II for which IA reserva-
etgns were made: the benefit dance
30 be held. November %, and the re-
eeption of high school girls TO be
given next week at the Woman's
building.
Mrs. w. F. Eblen, who recently
moved to this city from Houston,
STas guest speaker at the regular
meeting Of Chapter T, of the p. T. o.
held Monday afternoon at the home
81 Mrs d. D. Norton. The topic for
ehe day, Our Changing World" vas
discussed by the speaker from a
Biblical standpoint and was Of spe-
cial interest to the members. Mrs.
Eblen, who is both a Bible student
and instructor, gave q comprehen-
give outline Of Bible prophecies and
their fulfillment e. regarding ma
lions.
Mrs. Polk Hornaday presided ever
the business session when plans were
made for guest day. December is.
A dainty salad course with cof-
Zee was served at quartet tables
Present were Mesdames w. F. Eblen, |
Almeda Caswell. Polk Hornaday, @.
Diehl, A. J. Rabel, r. L Hill, j.
". Fonville. Keith McCanse, "A. M.
Letzerich, VIM. M. Driskill, "A. z.
Klein, NJ. E. Deakin, j. G Terhune,
John Fowler, Jr. and Gerald Nc
Kenna.
History OF the Rio Grande VAL
ley vas the topic Of study for the
Junior Study club meeting held
Monday evening at the WOman's
building. Mrs. Alton HutSon and
Miss Ida Campbell gave the hiStori-
cal studies and Mrs. VIM. Penny
gave an interesting review Of Mar
Earet Belle Houstcn's novel, Magic
Valley"
Miss Helen Summers presided over
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