The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1939-01-07


the Glee Club, DIR. Mary F. Armstead,
directress, and DIR. Mabel Scott at
the piano, were as follows: singing,
"Hark the Herald Angels sing; read
ing, DIR. Lenora Griffith; singing, 20
Little Town of Bethlehem; singing,
80 Come All Ye Faithful; by special
request all sang "Silent Night.
Saturday, December II, the Christ
mas Party was held, DIR. Geneva Ar
rington, chairman. The Glee Club rem
dered the program: singing, "Joy to
the World, sung by all; singing "Sil-
ent Night; pantomine-Dtrs. Clarone
Smith, Sarah Surrey Blackjack, Mamie
Kicker Pybum; solo, DIR. Estelle Lane,
all joining in chorus. After program,
the committee served cake, ice cream,
egg nogg, punch and tonics. Then came
the exchange of gifts, the true Christ
mas spirit being much in evidence.
Nurse Estelle Lane was on duty.
Phyllis Wheatley Marching Club
held successful New Years Whist
Party at 1896 fremont St., Wednes-
day, January 1. Good music was en-
joyed and prizes given. The club ap-
preciates the cooperation. They are
looking forward to the convention in
August, 1899 to bring back a prize as
they have been resting and not enter
ing for competition for a few years;
but watch them this time, DIR. Nellie
Cook, president, assisted by past presi-
dents and members.-Wednes De
cember 81, the Marching Club held
their last business meeting of the year
and their Christmas Party. After bust
ness members and invited guests gath
cred around beautifully decorated
banquet table and enjoyed a deleetable
collation.. Remarks were made by each
guest with responses by club members
Guests present were: Dtrs. Bessie Pot
ter, Barbara Granger, Laura Bailey,
Lulu Freeman, Esther Jeter, Martha
Purnell, Daisy E. Henry, Lillian Rick
er, Bros. Stillman, Tasco, and George
Logan. Drs. Laura Valentine and
Marguerite Nelson joined the club.
First Aid Glass is progressing nice
ly, meeting every Wednesday at 804
fremont St. from s to TO pm, under
supervision of Mr.. Harold Frye, First
Air instructor from Red Cross Chap
ter of Boston, and one of our own.-
DIR. James reported that DIR. Jessie
Richardson was improving and hoping
to attend then next meeting to make
reports for Charity Com. of which she
is chairman. Her com. and the Dtrs.
have carried on during her confne-
ment in her home This she appreci-
ates. Please report on punch cards.
DIR Mary Gordon, Treasurer of the
Sunshine Club and member of the
Board of Directors. went South for
Christmas and New Years with stops
in New York, Philadelphia and Balti-
more. We shall miss her smiling face
but hopes she enjoys every minute
with her friends and relatives.
ELEVEN O'CLOCK Club held their
last meeting of the year and Christ
mas Party, at the residence of DIR
Eva Armstrong, SO Humboldt Ave.
Gifts were exchanged and a delicious
collation. was served. Next meeting
will be at residence of DIR. Lucy K. w.
Reid, 40 Worcester St., Monday, Jan
2, DIR. Florence Jewell, President,
Installation of officers will be held
by Deputy DIR. Pearl B. James on
Friday, Jan. g.
Thursday, Dec. % the Board of Di-
rectOrs of Phyllis Wheatley Building
Trust, held a Christmas Party at the
residence of Mrs. Lillian Kicker, 704
Columbus Ave. Comm. of arrange
ments were: Mesdames Barbara Gran
ger, Bessie Hill, Miriam Tell, Mary
Gordon, Lillian Caldwell, Adella Ar
cher. Party was financed by the mem
bers donating to two "Stay at Home
Parties" The members gathered in
the softly lighted sitting room, midst
a prettily decorated Christmas Tree
where each member as she came in
placed present. This is a group of
women who have worked untiringly.
unselfishly, and tremendously having
uppermost in mind their object
raising money for a home. Mrs.
Granger was chairman. Remarks
We're made by each member. This
being the last meeting of the year '38,
there was so much to be thankful for,
especially as present were Mesdames
Dorothy Mirandi, Maudella Anderson
and Daisy E. Henry (your humble ser
want. This time last year these three