The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-11-18
BROCKTON

BROCKTON, Mass, Nov. l8-Rev.
and Mrs. Benjamin Duarte of Crescent
Street were pleasantly surprised on
Sunday evening on the occasion of their
18th wedding anniversary. They had
spent the afternoon with relatives and
friends In Onset, and on their return
found group of more than 50 persons
gathered to honor them. They received
many gifts, including lovely silver tea
service, linens, glassware and flowers.
Chrysanthemums were presented by the
Free VIII Club of which Mrs. Duarte
Is a member, and the club also presented
Mrs. Duarte beautiful corsage. The
table centerpiece, a large decorated
cake was made and presented by Mrs.
Mary Dlaz. The Duarte trio, Paul,
Eugene, and Benjamin, Jr., played
several selections, one of which thew
had dedicated to their parents and
trio composed of Mrs. Emma Moss.
Mrs. Mary Roberts and Paul Duarte
gave vocal numbers. Tasty refresh
ments were then served by Mrs. Mary
Diaz assisted by Mrs. Anthony Haw
kins Guests were present from Onset,
Chatham, Springfield, Hyde Park,
Boston and Brockton. Personal
Briefs-Miss Claire and Iva Hargrove
and their nieces Barbara and Patricia
attended the Saturday matinee perfor-
nance of the "Hot Nikado" at the
Opera House in Boston.-While there
they also visited Mrs. John Brown
Miss Josephine Mapp of Avon enter
tanned few guests at her home recently
at bridge. Mrs. Geneva Cole won first
prize and the BOBBY went to Mrs.
Zylpha Terrence. Refreshments were
served by the hostess assisted by her
mother Mrs. Zylpha Mapp. Those
present were: Mrs. Elsmere Mapp,
Mrs. Mildred Terrence, Mrs. Varena
Bernard, Mrs. Hazel Morse, Mrs.
Zylpha Terrence, Miss Josephine
Mapp, Mrs. Geneva Cole and Miss
Thelma Smith-Mrs. Katherine Smith
of Sterling Road was guest soloist Fri
day evening at "Everybody's Birthday
Party sponsored by the Eastern Star
Chapter of Greater Boston held at Lin
coin Hall in Boston-Mrs. George
johnson accompanied Mrs. Smith
Miss Christine Baker of Bay Street
recently entertained at her home Miss
Gerry Shanks and her sister Mrs.
Eugenla Richards of Everett. Bridge
was enjoyed and collation. was served
by the hostess, assisted by Mrs. Gerald
inc Holland. !.
Mrs. Mildred Kersey and daughter,
Beverly, and Mr.. Tony Lopes of
Taunton attended the evening perform
ance of the "Hot Mikado"- Tuesday
evening. After the show they dined at
"Estelle's Restaurant" Mr.. and Mrs.
Reid and sons of Norwell, Mass, were
the uests Sunday of Mrs. Katherine
Smith. The Household of Ruth's
annual Thanksgiving Tea will be given
at the home of Mrs. Hayward Brooks.
Sunday, Nov. 26, from 4 to 6 pm. Sub
scription is 25 cents. Mrs. Mildred
kersey and daughters Beverly and
Manon.-Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Gales
and daughter Mildred and son Andrew.
Jr., attended the graduation exercises
OF the Pluro Hairdressing School, Fri
day evening, at the 18th Baptist Church
IN Boston, Miss Mary Baker of BAY
ST., was the weekend guest of her sis
ter Mrs. Marcia Tubbs of Hanover re-
Gently. Have you heard the Beverly
Beach and Raymond Jackson are en-
gagged? And if I'm not mistaken the
wldding will take place very very soon.
P.S.: Miss Iva Hargrove and Mrs.
Katherine Smith attended the Commu-
nifty Concert sponsored by the Brock
ton Teachers Association in High
School Hall, Wednesday evening. This
Is your weekly reporter, L. johnson,
signing off.