The Informer (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 46, No. 18, Ed. 1 Saturday, March 23, 1940 Page: 4 of 16
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PACE FOUR
THE INFORMER, SATURDAY, MARCH 23, 1940
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Clubs * Parties - Personal 'Notes
- .-.-Browsing Around-.
__WITH RUBYE
IN WHICH THE COLUMNIST VISIONS THE
EASTER PARADE-
There is something fascinating yet intricate about the
people who make up me Easter Parade. That re-birth or
revival of spirit and reassurance of self invariably reveals
itself with the donning of each new garment we put on.
Mellow “drapes” will saunter possessively besides cute ‘lil
“bibs and tucks” and all and sundry will strut down the Inenl evenues
to the tune of, “put on your Easter bonnet with al
the frills upon it—and join the Easter parade.” In m°
mind’s eye I can see "Mister Sharp Cat" and his "Ga
Friday" catching some train to somewhere, duckin
in to see a solid movie, horning in on a do-drop-in
party, sitting in the front pew in their favorite church
or just plain ambling down the boulevards of swee
dreams to see and be seen by all.
Easter is a time when the fashion Goddess rears
her proud, elegant and illustrious head. Charm and I
beauty run riot, and the town’s best loggers paceL.
* around in excited abandon. To really appreciate seeing, RUBYE
. "what a piece of work is man” one would have to be an interested on-
- looker. What makes Easter so much more glorious and more significant
is indicative of that first beautiful and immortal Easter morn.
: PARADE IN VOGUE-
Bright and colorful prints, chic and ducky flowered or veiled hats
• with that "come hither” intent, matching vari-colored shoes and purses,
* sheer chiffons, luscious fruit and vegetable corsages, fashionable toppers
: of all designs and shades will all find their way on the cream of the
- crop, our local society maids and marms. Our dashing Romeos are not
- to be outdone with their herring-bones and tweeds, beating a wicked path
• to that well-trodden door where the gorgeous Jane lives. In view of this
‘ passing parade, we wonder what means this mad rush, this galaxy of
* feminine and masculine lustre? It simply means that we are glad to
• be alive and are wearing our most radiant and dashing colors to prove
: it It signifies that we are full of life’s expectations and oh so happy
• to be able to participate in this great Easter parade.
: IF EASTER COMES, CAN SPRING BE FAR BEHIND?
It is surprising, yet true, that of all the year’s festivities, Easter alone
s stands out like a beacon light in lightsomeness and gaiety. Easter is,
• first of all, a time when the proverbial Easter bunny lays its hard boiled
t eggs. Spring, of course, is in the air, tender blossoms peep out and blush
• in their shy innocence, fresh, sweet young things begin to “bill and coo,”
s birds on the wing sing as if their little hearts would burst out of their
■ miniature bodies, even the lowly animal takes time out for its mating
• season at this time. Modistes and stylists begin to turn their thoughts
* toward the creation of the light and fluffy, shop window dressers are
a laying out their softest and most exclusive spring modes, school children
a begin to get the "spring fever,” and ever and anon we hear “Easter
• and Spring.” A lovely combination, a very compatible pair. The churches
% I’m happy to say will get the first eye-full of Dame fashion at many of
e our before-day services throughout. This primarily is the place where
* all may see who is wearing what. I’m hoping none will miss hearing
■ the Easter message because of this. After having seen and having been
* seen, we can be better assured of our spot in the social sun when we step
, out Easter eve. Again, in the very remote recesses of my mind’s other
eye I can see at the dawn of the day. Mesdames Fashion and Charm,
not quite as dazzling, radiant and fresh as they were some nine or ten
’ hours ago when they left their abodes to take part in the parade, but
• just a wee bit worn, listless, beat out and not quite so vivacious. Whew!
this parade really does things to one. In the cool of the evening, when
t a lull has cast its calm and peaceful allure over the hustle and bustle of
a ■ perfect day, I hope your hearts are still as light and happy as your
I e spirits were when fashion was in its heyday. If I’m not browsing around
′ £ and not too much engaged otherwise . . . I’ll see ya in the Easter parade.
% y —Bon Soir.
, Social Clubs
: was. ELLOUISE HINES
- PRESIDES OVER DOERS
e. CLUB MEETING
The Doers Club met Saturday,
March 16 at the home of Mrs. Ma-
bel Mitchell, 1118 West
' The meeting was opened with
Miss Ellouise Hines, presiding. The
club made plans for its annual tea.
■ After the business was finished
* the members enjoyed themselves
playing games.
The hostess served a very de-
* licious menu, following the games.
e after which the members departed.
Mrs. Mabel Mitchell, Reporter.
* MRS. JEMISON HOSTESS TO
* CLUB
• The 1906 Art and Literary Club
held its regular meeting March 12
, at 2704 Frances street Mrs. J. H.
£ Jemison was hostess.
{ Art and business were the order
* of the meeting.
I Mrs. Waldo Howard, Mrs. John
* Crear and Miss Jemison, (sister-in-
“ law to the hostess) were the club’s
guests.
4 .Everyone present enjoyed Mrs.
: Jemison’s pretty, delectable, well
served St Patrick’s Day supper.
I "Mrs. C. J. Jeter of 2102 West St.
will be hostess for the March 26
meeting. at six p. m.
MATRONS UP LIFT CLUB
ENJOYS PROGRAMME
held. The members were glad to
see Mrs. W. M. Grady and Mrs.
Oliver Jones in meeting again. All
business was completed, the presi-
dent, Mrs. Leroy Dave in charge.
After the meeting a buffet luncheon
was given.
The Matrons Up Lift Club met
* Suncay at the home of Mrs. Nancy
: Winfree, 3417 Saunders St. An in-
• spiring programme was rendered.
The Five Stars of Harmony gave
: some wonderful selections which
F
- were well received by the mem-
' bers. The meeting was attended by
: 16 club members, two visitors, and
. one , new person was added to our
:register.
The genial hostess served a de-
b repast. All visitors are in-
to come to the club pro-
♦ grammes which are getting to be a
* high spot in their work. There will
* be no meeting Sunday.
• Mrs. Lillian Edwards, reporter
a - ------------------------
" GREEN LEAFERS HAVE
T ENJOYABLE EVENING AT
a MEETING
• “The Green Leaf Social Club met
2 n Robin at Andrew Streets Wednes-
• cay, March 7. The business man-
a ager, Alfred Guidry entertained
" the new members that enrolled
% during the membership drive with
a a banquet. He was aided by Mrs.
* 8. Rollen, W. Thomas and E. Arm-
# strong. A short programme was
a rendered and a play presented by
a constituents of the club, entitled
• "The UnHappy Married Life."
: Seven new members enrolled with
• the club. Attendance for the eve-
a ning was forty.
• Mrs. Alma Johnson, reporter.
5
WITH THE MERRY MAKERS
The Merry Home Makers Club
met at the home of Mr and Mrs.
Leroy Dave, 1121 E. 35th street
Thursday.
Devotional exercise was led by
Mrs. E. C. Robinson
A short speaking meeting was
SOCIETY
Lovely Vow-Taking
Ceremony Unites Pair
Miss Adella Harrell, niece of Rev.
D. H. Rankin and the late Mrs M.
J. Rankin, was married to J. W.
Kyle, son of Isaac Kyle, Saturday
| March 16 at historic Damascus Bap-
[ tist with Dr. N. C. Crain reading
the nuptial vows. r
I Miss Wendolyn Octavie Richards,
pianist for the occasion, served as
accompanist for the talented . par-
ticipants. The rendition of "Kiss Me
I Again,” by the Violin Virtuoso, Jack
I Montgomery was superb. Of equal
I excellence was the solo, “At Dawn-
ing” which was emitted from that
mellow-throated soprano. Miss Le-
nora Bell Norris. I. D. Coffee lifted
the audience in ecstasy with that
I adorable rendition of “I Love You
1 Truly.”
In gorgeous apparel was the wed-
ding group gowned. The brides-
maids formed a galaxy of feminine
beauty and pulchritude. The bridal
party was composed of bridesmaids.
Misses Estella Mae Wilson, Cath-
’ erine Hayes, Ida Lee Moore, and
Birdie Simmons; Junior brides-
maids, Little Bettie Hicks and
Gwendolyn Wilson. Miss Eulalia
Carrington was maid of honor and
Mrs. Marie Clayter of Prairie View
made a captivating matron of honor.
The little flower girl, who scattered
petals of gorgeous roses aang the '
path of the bride, groom and their
i attendants, was Evelyn Ervin. Wal
I ter Sims, Jr., was the little ring
bearer. The maids were dressed ir
tight sleeves pulled at the shoulder,
wide corselet waistline, and full
circular skirt extending into a long
train.
The shimmering veil of ivory il-
lusion worn with a face veil fell
from a small corded cap of seed
pearls. Her only adornment was a
string of pearls. She carried a white
bible showered with satin stream-
Clubs - Parties - Personal Notes
Edited By RUBYE E. MURRAY
ers, white carnations and sweet
peas.
Ushers were Ida Mae Stephenson,
Gladys Conley, Annie Mae Flam-
ken, Myrtle McNeal, Lula Lewis,
Alda McDade Ervin, Dorothy Lee
York, Myrtle White and Katie
Phelps. Mrs. Alice Brooks, mother
of the bride, chose a gown of blue
crepe with a corsage of pink carna-
tions. Miss Sophie Montgomery was
in charge of the guest book.
The tempting refreshment table
was laid with lace and centered
with a ring-shaped wedding cake
with miniature bride and groom in
the center. Lighted tapers held by
crystal candelabra flanked the con-
fection. Mr. Kyle is a graduate of
Tillotson College and the bride is
a graduate of Prairie View.
out or town guests included Mr.
and Mrs. A. C. Christman of El
Paso; Mrs. Qleo Myers Jones, in-
structor at El Campo; Sophie Mont-
gomery, supervisor of Jeanes work
at Palestine, Texas:
Mrs. Kyle received various ex-
pensive and worthwhile gifts. Mrs.
Maggie Hicks, instructor at Bruce
Elementary School, directed* the
wedding.
STATELY MARCH BRIDE
Mrs. J. W. Kyle, nee Miss Adella Harrell, is the very re-
cent, lovely and regal-type bride of J. W. Kyle whose wedding
was solemnized at Damascus Baptist Church Saturday,
March 16.
ROSE HILL YOUNG MATRONS
ENTERTANIED
Charming and beautiful was the
lovely setting of the home of Mrs.
C. L. Morris, 3450 Simmons street
when she entertained the Young
Matrons Society of the Rose Hill
Baptist Church, Tuesday night
March 12 in a regular weekly meet-
ing. The house was called to ord-
(spiritual advisor) Mrs. Morris,
er by Vice President Mrs. Bessie
Erving. A spiritual devotional serv-
ice was held after which a beau-
tiful lesson was taught by the
spiritual advisor, Mrs. Morris.
Plans are being made for our
Spring drama which is being in-
troduced by the president in the
future.
We were so proud to have Mrs.
Martha Wilson (treasurer of the
club) to be present with us who
has been absent on the account of
illness. Mrs. Jessie Lee Sparks, sec-
retary of the club was compliment-
ed for bringing to the group a
splendid financial report A very
tempting repast was served by the
affable hostess, Mrs. Morris who
was assisted by Mrs. Ruth Gordon.
The.motto was recited and we all
adjourned until next Tuesday.
pink satin dresses with blue acces
series and bouquets of pink carna-
tions with asparagus fern and blue
ribbon adorning them. Handsome
groomsmen which represented the
epitome of masculinity were Jas-
per Stephenson, Oscar Simmons
Clarence Grace, and Fred Harrell of
Galveston. Willie Ward served ar
best man.
The bride entered with her uncle
who gave her in marriage. Ivory
satin was used for the bride’s gown
which was fashioned with a sweet
bodice, cute sweetheart neck, long
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