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Imperial Valley press., 1939-11-17
Imperial Church
In Special
Sessions

IMPERIAL. Nov. 17.-Imperial
Community church will begin a
series of special meetings Sunday
night, Nov. 19, to continue until
Dec. 3rd under the leadership of
Rev. Carl M. SweaZy, pastor of
Calvary Tabernacle, Los Angeles
An interesting program, including
musical numbers, is being planned
for each meeting. There will be no
Saturday evening meetings.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-11-17
Clubs
Society
ccLoo1. wv Clubs
1 T InIeToSC 10 w OI1lClI
CALENDAR


Hard of Hearing club, 1880, SCI
South Tenth.
Cake walk, Mt. Signal school.
Central VS.. Brawley, 8, Brawley.
Calexico VS.. Holtville, 8, Holt
vile.
Townsend club No. l, 1880, Wilson
music room.
Old time dance, $3.50, Imperial
Veterans hall.
Painters union, 1880, Labor temple.
Transfers union, 1880, Labor tenn
pie.
SATURDAY
Chapter CIV, P.E.O., 1890, 571
Vine.
University club, l, Barbara Worth.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-11-17
Cooked Food Sale
On SATURDAY.

Delicious home cooked foods will
be offered for sale Saturday morn
ing by the women of st. Mary's
parish who will start this sale at
9 am. in front of the j. C. Penney
Co. store on Main street.
Mrs John B. McNeece, Mrs. H.
K. Barker, Mrs. Mark Magee, Mrs.
Frank Nesbitt are chairmen for the
affair. Some of the specialties which
will be ON sale are: cakes, pies,
cookies. candies, chickens, salads,
baked beans.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-11-17
Wanaka Group
Plans Project

Wanaka Camp Erie group work.
ed on hand craft and made plans
for a money making project at its
recent meeting at the Camp Fire
hut, 1905 Len Rey.
Those present were: Doreen Mea-
CHER, Pauline Hoy, Billie Jane zeit--
vogel, jamie Sue Tackett and Mrs.
Lee Massey, assistant guardian;
Mrs. Forrest Manley, guardian.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-11-17
Tawanka Changes
Meetinq Date

TaWanka Camp Fire group has
decided to hold it's future meetings
on Thursday of each week, this
decision being reached at the meet
ing this week in Wilson schools
art room.
Plans for a candy sale Nov. 25
were made at this time and the
rest of the meeting was spent in
making dolls.
Those present were: Dorothy
Greenwood, Mary Lou Paskle, Rob-
erta Gum, Betty Riggs, Norma
Lee Sharpe, Peggy Mcclure, Esther
Weakley, Mary Edna Doffing, Phyl-
lis Smith, Patsy Barker, Patty
Weatherbie, Phyllis Maxwell, Kath-
leen Burnett, and the guardian,
Miss Verla DoXey.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-11-17
BrawIey Couple
Tells News Of
Marriage

Coming as a complete surprise to
their many friends, was the an
nouncement of the marriage of Miss
Joan Kalin and Mr.. Lewis Hendry.
The marriage took place in Septem-
ber and was kept as secret until
now. The bride and bridegroom
were both students at Brawley Ju-
nior college. Mrs. Hendry is the
granddaughter of Mr.. and Mrs. I. H.
Gentry. The young couple will
make their home in Brawley.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-11-17

Three circles of the First Baptist
church's Women's Union had meet
ings Thursday, each accomplishing
much in the line of White Cross
work.
ESTHER BUSH
Mrs. G.. Paskle was hostess to
the members of Esther Bush Circle
who met at her home, 654 Holt
avenue, for an all day session de-
voted for the greater part to the
making of bandages for the over
seas missionary hospitals.
At noon pot luck luncheon was
enjoyed by the following: Mesdames
l.. A. Dunlap. Lou Taylor, w. A..
Measures, Andy Butler, Edith Hob
dy, C. Paskle and Mrs. c. l.. Austin,
a visitor.
DOROTHY RICH
Dorothy Rich Circle met with
Mrs. E. L. Bennett at her home
on Olive avenue, electing Mrs. Ben
nett as temporary chairman of the
group. White Cross work occupied
the members and pot luck lunch
con was served at noon to Mes
DANES E. j. Skipper, A. Temple,
John Baskins, S. A. Sullenger, G.
Mattison, Rena Smith, w. Foster,
j. o. Eyer c. S. Brooks, Harold E.
Doty.
This group plans to have its
next meeting an evening one so
that those members who are en-
ployed during the day may meet
with them.
GENEvRA Drummer
Both quilting and White Cross
work were the projects which kept
the members of Genevra Drummer
Circle busy on Thursday, the group
Imperial Valley press., 1939-11-17
Junior Guild
Enjoys Party

Junior World Wide guild girls
of the First Baptist church enjoy
ed a party Thursday night at the
home of their counselor, Miss Char
lotte Hobby, 514 South Eighth
street.
The group had brief business
meeting and then spent the evening
in playing games after which re-
freShments were served.
Those present were: Barbara
Briggs, Bobbie Jean Russell, Dor
othy Lovelace, Betty Briggs, Jean
Bennett, Angeline Childers,' Mary
Lou Paskle, Ruth Parker, Barbara
Parker, Mildred Noble, Mrs. Harold
E. Doty, Mrs. Edith Hobby, Miss
Hobby
Imperial Valley press., 1939-11-17
Camp Fire Girls
Make He

Headbands were made by the
members of Kiomelaka Camp Fire
group of Heber at their recent
meeting, the girls enjoying the re-
freshments served at conclusion OF
their craft work.
Members present were: Mrs. Kar-
ye Ingle, guardien; Ruth Boone,
Bernice LESLEY, Evelyn Meyers.
Frances Atkinson, Doris Miller,
Gloria Payne an the hostess Joan
Bradford Guests were: Mrs. Less
ley, Mrs. Boone. Mrs. Gregg. Miss
Lena LESLEY Mrs. Myers and Mrs
Bradford.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-11-17
COLORED METHODIST
EPISCOPAL

First and State Streets
DIR. r. w. Greene, M.S.D., D.S.D.,
Minister
Rev. J. 1. Naples. asst pastor
Young Peoples Day
Sunday school, 10 am.
Morning worship, l1:00; sermon,
youth Remember Your Creator.
Evening worship, 700; guest
speaker, DR.. c. Elliott, MD; SER
mon, The Great Physician Speaks
on Emotions That Destroy. Choir
singing at both services.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-11-17
Daughter Born to
{. |. Smiths

Virginia Ann Smith arrived early
Friday morning at the Ell Centre
hospital to the joy of her parents
Mr.. and Mrs. G. L. Smith, to say
nothing of her grandparents, Judge
and Mrs. A. c. Finney Virginia
AIMS little sister, Glare Louise, is
looking forward to seeing the baby
when she returns home with her
mother. The baby weighed seven
pounds, eight ounces at birth.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-11-17
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN
9Th and Orange
George w. Thomas, DID,, pas

George w. Thomas, DID,, pastor
Church school, GAS am; A. j
Smaller, superintendent.
Morning worship, 11:00; sermon
"Let America Give Thanks. Sole
by Mrs. Raymond Reeder.
Christian Endeavor, $50 pm.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-11-17
MASONS TO HONOR
PAST MASTERS

Past masters night will be obServ-
ed Monday night at the meeting OF
Ell Centro lodge No. 384, F. and M,
1880 o'clock in the Masonic temple.
The third degree of Masonry will be
conferred with every station filled
by a past master.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-11-17
Bessie Damron
Visits Parents

Miss Bessie Damron of Hollywood
is in Ell Centre for a few days visit
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
George w. Damron, prior to her
marriage to Addison Carter of Van
Nuys, son of Dr. E. o. Cartor, for
mer Ell Centran.
Miss Damron will be married to
Mr.. Carter on Nov. 25 in the Ora
torio chapel of the Chapman Park
hotel, Los Angeles.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-11-17
SALVATION ARMY
636 Broadway

Maj. Lee Montgomery in charge
Jail service, 9 am, county jail.
Sunday school, 10 am.
Holiness service, II am.
Young people, $50 pm.
Open air service, 7 pm.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-11-17
Rev. Elmer L. Wilder, pastor

Church school, 9:45 am; H. c.
Worthington, superintendent.
Morning worship, 11:00; sermon,
Three RS; music by Choir.
Jr., High School and Senior c. E.,
$50 pm.
Evening worship, 7:30; sermon by
Rev. Carl M. SweaZy of Los An
geles. Music by Choir.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-11-17
FIRST BAPTIST
Orange Ave. at Seventh st.
Harold F., DOty, Th.B., pastor

Bible school, 9:45 am; E. M.
Watson, superintendent.
Morning worship, 11:00; sermon
by Rev. Oliver De Wolf Cummings,
director Christian Education, So.
Calf, Baptist convention speaker
Anthem by the Vested Choir
Missionary Rally and special ad-
dresses. 2 pm.
Evening worship, $50: addresses
by Rev. Sam Ortegon, DR.. George
Ellingwood Joy and Rev. Oliver
Cummings. Special music.
No service at 7:30 pm.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-11-17
JOHNSON CHAPEL, A.M.E.
189 State st.
Rev. A, C., Aus

Rev. a. z. AuSt1n, minister
Church school, GAS am; Miss
Mary Naples. superintendent.
Morning worship, 1l:00; message
by the minister.
Evening worship, $50; message
by DR.. Carl Elliot Yeager.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-11-17
Rummase Sale by
PEG. Chap+er

Chapter AV, P.EO., is sponsoring
a rummage sale for Saturday, start
ing at 7 am. in the building for
merly occupied by Sees Bakery, in
the Professional building, South
Sixth near Main.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-11-17
STATE STREET CHRISTIAN
State and 5th

ThOmdS u. MaSSIt, paSVUT
Church school. $50 am; MISS
Ethel Maupin, superintendent.
Morning worship, 10:45; sermon,
Making Us Like IT..
Four c. E. societies; $50 pm.
Evening worship. 7:30; Forum,
"Relief and Welfare Work" by rep
resentatives of county and state
relief offices.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-11-17
ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC
Fifth and Orange
b, ~ VTrvx uAnnaI nm q n

Rev. ]. A. G. Van Veggel, pastor
Masses Sunday, and 10 am.
Week days, $3.50 am. ..-...-
Catechism instruction, Saturday,
10 am.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-11-17
SEELEY COMMUNITY
N C..sll .sas.,scfoH

Bible school, 10 am.
Morning worship, 11:00; sermon,
Retaliation.
Junior and Senior G. E., GAS pm.
7:30 pm. This Friday "Seeley
Sing, The annual meeting has
been postponed until Nov. 9th.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-11-17
The Following Churches Invite Attendance

Evening worship, 7:30; Union
service at Methodist church where
a Thanksgiving Pageant will be pre-
sented by the Epworth League and
missionary address made by Miss
Grace Pepper Smith from India.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-11-17
FOUR SQUARE GOSPEL
Cor. Eighth and Orange
Rev. Chester Eymann, pastor

Rev. chester EymanH, pdSCOr
Bible school, GAS am, Mrs. Edna
Taylor, superintendent.
Morning worship, II am. Sermon
by the pastor.
Crusaders. $50 pm.
Evening service. 7:30 pm.
Midweek services, Wednesday,
7:30 pm.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-11-17
FIRST METHODIST
HOItyiIIe

Church school, 9:45 am.
Morning worship, HOO; Miss
Louise Brown, Mrs. Pauline Row.
land and Mrs. Dorothy Smith in
charge of service.
Epworth League, $50 pm.
Evening worship, 7:30.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-11-17
Ids. "MORMON" CHURCH
Veterans Hall

Sunday school, 1890 am.
Relief society, Tuesday, 2 pm.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-11-17
FIRST METHODIST
DIR. w. A. McCleneghan, minister

Church school, 9:45 am.
Morning worship, 1l:00; sermon,
"The Significance of Jesus. Bari
tone solo by Eugene Moore, An
them by the Choir.
Wesley Club, 6 pm, at the par
sonage.
Epworth League, 6:15 pm, Social
Hall, Fred Higginbotham, leader.
Union church service, 7:30 p.m.,
Methodist church. A brief Thanks
giving Pageant by the Epworth
Leaguels will be followed by an
address on 1.-THE Young People of
India, by Grace Pepper Smith
formerly of Brawley, who is here on
furlough after 20 years in India.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-11-17
NAZARENE

NAZARENE
Rev. X. C. Rogers, pastor
Church school, 9:45.
Morning worship, 11:O0: sermon
by pastor Special music by Quar-
tette. Mrs. Roy Womack, Bliss. Mel
son. Ruby Rogers.
Evening worship, 7:30; sermon.
Emergencies of Life.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-11-17
ST. PAUL'S EPISCOPAL
Fifth and Orange
Devon Ellsworth. vicar

Sunday service, 1880 and IL am.
Church school, 10 am, Saturday.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-11-17

IMPERIAL COMMUNITY
800 w. Main St., Imperial
Evening star., 1939-12-01

marry George and I can't keep her
prisoner. But with my last breath
I would advise her against it,"
Evening star., 1939-12-01
StokowsH Latin American Tour
Next Summer Is Projected
May Go on Maiden
Trip Of Liner
America
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
AS a result of war In Europe
Leopold Stokowski may lead a grand
concert tour of Latin America next
summer and hundreds Of American
tourists may accompany him on the
maiden voyage of the finest pas
senger boat ever built in this coun-
try, the S. S. America.
1t was reported reliably today that
Mr. Stokowski agreed to the plan
tentatively in a conference with a
spokesman for the committee Or
ganized recently by the Commerce
Department among shipping and
travel executives to stimulate tourist
traffic to Latin America. The United
States Lines, for which the America
is being built, will be consulted next.
The project developed from the
coincidence that the America, when
she is completed next spring, will
be barred from the European trade
routes by the neutrality law, if the
war is still going on; that next
summer, as usual at that season,
scores of the country's finest musi-
clans will be idle, and that various
agencies are anxious to divert some
of the usual tourist traffic from
Europe, where the neutrality law
forbids tourists to 60, to Latin
America.
The idea is to have Mr.. Stokowski,
best known as conductor Of the
Evening star., 1939-12-01
Another Poison Rinq
Defendant Convicted ;
Life Term Asked
Ia Now Brought
To Justice in
Insurance Cases
NJ the Associated Press.

Dy the Associated Press.
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 1.-Justice
had overtaken a middle aged widow
today just as it caught up with 1a
others linked with ring that traf-
licked in death for profit.
Mrs. Millie Giacobbe was convicted
last night on a charge of Staying her
husband by a jury that recon-
mended life imprisonment.
Paling as the first-degree verdict
was read, the defendant rose to pro-
test her innocence before she was
escorted to a prison cell.
She was accused of poisoning her
husband, Antonio, whose death was
placed by investigators among
"scores" slain by a combine that
dealt in murder for insurance.
Declared Believer in Witchcraft.
Mrs. Giacobbe was described by
her counsel as "superstitious, fear.
full woman who believes in witch
craft" while the prosecution pictured
her as one "coldly motivated by
greed" She dispatched her hus-
band, the State contended, in order
to collect his $4,000 insurance.
Thus far six persons, three OF them
women, have been convicted OF slay-
ings ascribed to the insurance ring
Eight others have pleaded guilty
Two, Mrs. Grace Giovanetti and Mrs
Josephine Romualdo, have been con-
demned to death.
In another courtroom, the case OF
Mrs. Rose Carina. labeled by police
the Kiss of Death" neared jury
She, too, is accused of the poison
death of husband in order to cash
in on his insurance.
Her trial yesterday was punctuated
by her angry denunciation OF a
prosecution witness when he named
her as the poisoner of her fifth
husband.
Charges Lie.
That's lie" she screamed
lunging toward the stand as attaches
seized her.
Later, taking the stand, she de.
MED responsibility for her husbands
death. He was too good to me,
she said, Il never gave his anything
but his proper medicine"
AS Mrs. Carina was being led from
the courtroom at recess, daughter
of the deceased husband kicked out
at the defendants ankles, where
upon Mrs. Carina retaliated by
swinging her purse at the offenders
head
Evening star., 1939-12-01
1874 Vessels Sunk
By November 28,
Germany Claims
735,768 Tons Of Ships,
Both Be|Iigerent and
Neutral, Involved

BY the Associated Press.
BERLIN, Dec. DNB, ohcial
German news agency, reported today
that from the beginning OF the war
to November %, 1874 vessels, total
ing 735,768 tons-both allied and
neutral-headed for Great Britain,
had been sunk by German sub
marines or mines.
DNB said the sinking Of 162
ships-52 of them notwithstanding
639 ,689 tons was confirmed by Ger
man reports.
Mon German sources, the agency
/, disclosed an addition 80 ships
% 96,079 tons total, half Of them
neutral, representing 29,321 tons.
The statement listed 150,867 tons
of shipping as tankers and said the
average was $500 tons per ship-in
other words, about 20 tankers.
DNB insisted the total losses must
be considerably larger, however,
charging that the British admiralty
had not published all losses, especial
ly those along the British coast.
Authorized sources declined to
| comment further on the Soviet Rus
SIAN Finnish situation. They said
yesterday that Germany was sym
pathetic to Russia"
Today's army communique told Of
feeble artillery and scouting &C
tivity" on the western front and
said bad weather hampered aerial
reconnaissance to the extent that
four flying boats were forced by the
weather to alight on the North Sea
The planes were damaged but the
| crews were saved
Evening star., 1939-12-01

asked whether she wanted to leave
"A fat chance Of their letting me" /"
she said, poetically.
Her parents have kept a jump
ahead Of Romeo in his quest of the
brunette heiress. George had her
in court last month on a writ of
habeas corpus served on her par
ents in order to assert his right to
court her.
The justice ruled he should be
allowed to WOO at will after Today
truce" The truce" expired last
Saturday-but Lowther has been
unable to make boy-meet-girl. He
has threatened another court action.
Said Mrs. Herrick:
Eileen Is Of legal age 600 to
Evening star., 1939-12-01
Inland Waterways
Offices to Be Moved
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
MEMPHIS, Tenn, Dec. 1.-Execu-
tive offices of Inland Waterways
Corp, now in Washington, will be
moved to some point in the Missis-
sippi Valley. Chester c. Thompson,
new head of the Government-oper-
ated barge line, said here today.
The 46-year-old former World
War private who succeeded MAJ
Gen. Thomas @. Ashburn as presl-
dent of the corporation, came here
on his first inspection trip OF the
company's properties, valued at be-
tween $4,000, 900 and s25,o0o,ooo.
THE barge line" declared the
former Illinois Representative, will
be ruled by direct action rather than
by remote control"
He indicated that either New Or
leans. now headquarters for account
ing. traffic and purchasing, or Chl-
cago. might be chosen.
Evening star., 1939-12-01
Body of Youth Found
In Maryland Swamp
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
BERLIN, Md, Dec. IA member
of a searching party splashlns
through the treacherous Pocomoke
River Swamp today found the oooy
of Woodrow Rayne, %, OF Wlllaros,
who disappeared yesterday While
gathering l4olly.
Word was sent to police authorl-
ties here that Edward Dennis, vet
eran woodsman, found Rayne dead
in the swamp. He was lying on the
bank of the river with his head in
the water. Fifty-f1ve c. c. c. youths
had Joined the hunt for Rayne.
Near him was a half-fllled bas-
ket of red berries. c. T. Fisher
acting medical examiner for WI
comico County, returned a YER
dict of accidental death by drown
Ing,
Evening star., 1939-12-01
W.P. A. Rolls Due 10 Rise
236,0O0 This Month
Nv tire Associated Press.

BY tire Associated Press
w. P. A. enrolment during De-
cember is expected to total about
225O.O0o, an increase of 236, 900 over
the November % figure.
Col F.. c. Harrington, w. P. A.
commissioner, told reporters yes
terday the increase was necessary
because gains in industrial employ
ment had been spotted" The Ma
tions unemployed still number about
100000, he said.
Col. Harrington explained the De-
cember rolls probably would include
about 100000 on regular w. P. A.
jobs and $4,000 on special short-time
projects in States suffering from
flood and drought disasters.
Evening star., 1939-12-01
Bank Minus Cash
By Holiday Change
BY the Associated Press,

SAVANNAH, Ga, Dec. IAN Of
ficial of the Savannah Bank ana
Trust Co. now is convinced President
Roosevelt and Gov. E. D. Rivers were
serious about changing the Thanks
giving holiday.
Bank tellers reporting for work
yesterday found no currency on
hand. The official who sets the time
lock on the vault reckoned yester-
day as a holiday, although last
Thursday was made legal holiday
BY proclamation of the Georgia Gov
ernor in line with the presidential
suggestion.
The bank obtained money neces-
sary for the days operation from
the Federal Reserve across the street
Evening star., 1939-12-01

Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra,
organize a large orchestra and ar
range a tour of 80 or 40 concerts
throughout Latin America.
The group would travel on the
America, attracting hundreds of
tourists to the boat and assuring 1t
of profitable as well as colorful
maiden voyage.
Ofhcials expect the project would
be an effective goodwill gesture
among the Latin American hosts.
Evening star., 1939-12-01
Romeo Broker Finds Detective
On Guard Beneath Balcony

tracking his lady fair to her sylvan
hideaway.
eileen! Eileen!" he called under
her balcony.
Instead of Eileen, private detec-
tive appeared. He had been sta
toned there by parental vigilance.
go on, you! Get outa here!" he
shouted. Dogs ran out, barking.
Romeo hastily retreated.
Earlier Eileen had appeared
briefly on the balcony and was
Evening star., 1939-12-01
McNutt Aide Very Sick

BALTIMORE, Dec. l R.-Wayne
Coy, aide to Federal Security Ad-
ninistrator Paul v. McNutt, is very
sick" at Marine Hospital, but his
condition is not critical at present,
his physician, DR.. T. B. H. Ander-
son, said yesterday.
MIR. Coy underwent an operation
for q kidney ailment Monday.
Evening star., 1939-12-01
Enruged Duck Hunters
Fire on Planes
Ey the Associated Press.

Ey the Associated Press.
SANTA ANA, Calf, Dec. L.
Sheriff Jesse Elliott said today Fed
eral agents were investigating some
terrible-tempered duck hunters
hereabouts.
He said the hunters became en-
ragged when Army pilots, testing two
military airplanes, flew close to their
blinds, frightening the birds away.
At least one hunter fired at the
low-f1ying ships, Mr.. Elliott added,
blowing a hole in the wing of one
and damaging the other.
Evening star., 1939-12-01
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Dec. IA stalwart
detective stood guard today beneath
the balcony of beautiful Eileen
Juliet) Herrick to foil George
(Romeo) Lowther III, in his efforts
to see his lady love.
The young broker, unlike his
Shakespearean predecessor, was
prevented from scaling the shingle
walls of the Herrick summer home
on Long Island yesterday after
Evening star., 1939-12-01

her home at 2215 Sixteenth street
Sc. Coroner A. Magruder Mac
Donald issued certificate OF acci-
dental death.
Evening star., 1939-12-01
Fall Down Steps Is FotuI

Mrs. Sarah Mason, II, died at GAL
linger Hospital last night of in
juries received November 6 when
she fell down the basement steps Of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-03-20
LAST LECTURE BY
 MISS VERA CURTIS
Series Will End Tuesday Night With Lecture. Re-
 cital on 'Parsifal'

Parsifal will be the concluding lecture-recital by Miss Vera Curtis of New York, former member of the Metropolitan Opera company, at Davenport hall tomorrow evening at 8:l5 o'clock. The recital will open with a complete story of the opera following by the playing of the lead- ing motifs. Miss Curtis also sings parts of the score.
 The opera was written by Richard Wagner and represents the com- poser at the Height of his creative career. Wagner. referred to the opera as 8 religious drama, symbolizing the story of an order of noble Knights of the Holy Grail which has pledged itself to guard the sacred cup from which Christ is said to have par taken at the Last Supper Fearing the cup and sacred spear would fall into tnfidel hands, they were sent by holy messengers to pure knight, Titurel, who has erected a castle To- cated at Monsalvat in the Pyrennes mountain, on a supposedly inaccessi- ble rock. In a moment of weakness the leader of the group is wounded by spear driven by Klingsor, an unworthy aspirant to the Holy Or der. Until the spear is recovered the mystical power of the Grail is im- potent. Parisfal, son of Lohengrin, finds that he is the guileless person who will recover the spear and re- store the power of the Grail.
 The opera was presented at the Metropolitan Opera House on De- cember "A, 1903. This was the first performance given outside of Bay reuth, Wagner's home. Because of the deep emotional experience and association with the Lenten season, the opera is usually given on God Friday. The score is full of rich, majestic music portraying the vari- ous situations developing in the un- folding of the story.
 Miss Curtis is being presented by the Mattatuck Musical Art society.