The Houston Post. (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 33, No. 186, Ed. 1 Sunday, October 7, 1917 Page: 33 of 65
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Current Literature President's Day. I the selling but the sum which they
"Welcome thrice welcome to our food MjW used by the chapter for Bed
1 cheer to our counsel to our comrade- Th me.mbers have b fitting ini-
abip" was the frreetlng of Mrs. H. H. gniy -and three boxes of mittens hel-
Cooper president of the Current Lit- mets and sweaters have been sent to
lerature club to the members in general j headquarters wnn anoiner ooi compiew.
lead my new one In particular at the en
lopenlng meeting held Thursday morning Mri Loose an reported that a large
at the president's home In Stratford aye- ; number of clever short stories and anec-
Jniiijk Avnndnle It asu morn nf tilled rinta. harit K.n rnllrten and will he Kent
jwltn the pure Joy of living in the ex-! to the navy league. Extensive work has
1 fhilaration of air and scene and the ( been done for the library collection for
Camp Logan beveral dosen comrorv.iia
l were made some of which were given
The Clover Mead-
encore an amusing
Mreetina of old and new friends after the
' Jsummer's vacation from club life. The
fnew members were taken into the hearts
Inf thnsa fthn hAv found the Current
pJterarj.-e club very dear to them and a
genuine "at home" atmosphere prevailed.
' Mrs. Cooper's beautiful home was aglow
; fwith flowers superb baskets of the
)queen of flowerdom. the rose of delicate
jrolor and china astors supplying their
glorious purple to the scene aK blending
Hn an artistry of color and design most
ixratifying to the senses. Loving hands
jfiad supplied these beautiful decorations
flherehy testifying to the love and esteem
in which the club's president Is held.
Mrs. George Bailey read the roll call.
the members answering witii summer
reminiscences which proved varying. In-
teresting and amusing. Here was a de-
scription of a bit of bad road encountered
Jby touring automobiilsts; there a canyon
hose beauty was new to the beholder;
gain the northern lights and the majesty
Set the mountains. While the stay at
Siomes told of the trials of the summer
jpoarder. cut off from home Ufa and the
. yiew members expressed their appreciation
pf "being among those present."
5 In her address to the ciub Mrs. Cooper
fclayed upon the heartstrings with vary-
ing emotions touching the heights to
wvhlch patriotism and sacrifice are lead-
ing the women of the land who knorr only
oo well tiiat in the "darkest depths love
joo leads there." Coupled with her own
iroad mind and fine power of expression
JMrs. Cooper has the happy faculty of
ilelvtng into the treasure house of the
Jworld's vast realm of literature and
bringing forth gems of thought at once
Applicable and embellishing to her theme.
iMrs. Join Hume the dearly loved re-
Iring president spoke very beautifullv
?nd earnestly words of encouragement for
he new year just opening and emphasiz-
ing the necessity of regular attendance at
rlub meetings for the betterment of the
avork. Miss Hilda Irene Gallia gave an
impressive reading.
" and for an
kcnooi performance.
Mrs. George H. Kaexer in splendid
rilano solos gave Jensen's "Murmuring
ezes" and a Chopin waltz. A flttlnK
finale to the program came with the pres
entation by Miss Gallia In costume of
rake s American flag. Mrs. Raezer at
he piano and the entire club standing
In due honor to the flag of our beloved
rouhtry.
The charming hospitality of Mrs.
rooper came to an end after the serving
1 f a delectable collation marking the noon
fiour. With high hopes hearty en-
thusiasm and the best of fellowship the
ITurrent Literature members turn their
faces toward the work of the new year
lis outlined in the new year books which
mere distributed during the meeting. .
!
j John McKnltt Alexander Chapter
J The initial meeting of John McKnltt
Alexander chapter Daughters of the
rmerican Revolution was held at the
ome of the regent Mrs. J. T. Garrison.
- Saturday afternoon. After summer va-
cations the members returned with re-
viewed Interest and enthusiasm for the
Srork to be done in the coming year. With
he splendid example which Mrs. Garri-
son begins the winter and with such an
extensive field and urgent need in the
kid of Red Cross supplies the chapter
jvill progress as it has never done before.
2 While the chapter called no meetings
luring the summer months. Its very ac-
tive work went continuously on and all
committees and officers had splendid re-
torts for patriotic and Red Cross work
3"he chapter had charge of the rummage
sale for three weeks. Mrs. Garrison with
sirs. Knox and Mrs. Wolters ably assist-
ed by members gave unending labor and
attention to the gathering of articles and
'A SKIN VIIITENER
f RECEIPT
Bleaches Bark or Sallow Skin Re-
J moves Freckles.
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j Petroleum Jelly 1 ounce. Black
t ana vv mie email uox. mix equal
parts don't heat.
t Apply the resultant ointment to face
peck hands and arms once a day for a
tceek and then only occasionally. Her-
bert's or City Drug Store or Shine Phar-
macy can easily supply you with Black
and White and vaseline or Petroleum
Jelly This recipe don't ccst much and is
better than the more expensive prepara-
tions. You will like It Immensely. It
bleaches dark skin and removes tan sun-
burn or freckles also removes black heads
pimples or skin eruptions and leaves your
complexion smooth soft light and
-benhhv. Manv have tried this receipt and
are crazy about It .as it causes the skin
to grow whiter and' is an ideal bleach for
Oark or sallow complexions. Adv.
through Mrs. Booth to the Texas National
Guard; others to the sons of members of
the chapter now enlisted.
Mrs. A. B. Looscan was elected dele-
gate with Mrs. J. W. Parker and Mrs.
Coort Norton as alternates to the con-
vention to be held In Orange Novem-
ber 3
A rising vote of thanks was extended
Mrs. Garrison Mrs. Knox and Mrs. Wol-
ters and their assistants for their faith-
ful work for the Red Cross during the
summer; also to Mrs. Patterson and Mrs.
Norton for b.eir services as officer Mrs.
Norton tendered her resignation as treas-
urer after re-election which was accept-
ed and Miss ines Carter was appointed
to fill the office.
Mrs. Heffernan's transfer was reoelved
and the chapter was happy to welcome
her with Mrs. Perry and Mrs. Armstrong
as new members.
There being no further business to
come before the chapter adjournment
The Wednesday Club.
The Wednesday club met with Mrs. M.
S. Favtnger Wednesday afternoon.
A business meeting preceded the reg-
ular program at which the club decided
to take up Red Cross work at each meet-
ing of the needlecraft division. It will be
In the nature of a spend-the-day party
and sewing and knitting will be done.
was In order.
Several machines have been donated and
the members of all divisions are expected
to be present
The program which followed was thor-
oughly enjoyed. Papers vera read by
Mrs. Gammel on New Zealand and by
Mrs. McClain and Mrs. Kavinger on
Greenland. A plea Mint social hour with
refreshments followed.
Those present were Mrs. Clink. Mrs.
Broslus Mrs. Crttcher Mrs. Flood Mrs.
Gammel Mrs. Harvey. Mrs. Ed Smith
Mrs. Huston' Mrs. McClain Mrs. Beasley
and Mrs. Gtlllland.
The meeting next Wednesday will be
of. the needlecraft division with Mrs. J.
T. Flood. All members are requested to
bring their year books.
The Woman's Club.
The first meeting of the club year was
held by the Woman's club at the pala-
tial home of Mrs. H. M. Garwood at S
o'clock Wednesday afternoon. There was
a fine attendance and a cordial welcome
was given each member by the gracious
hostess.
Miss Lora Peck presided In a delight-
ful and able manner and as It was "pres-
ident's day" her message was the most
important part of the proceedings and
was indeed in inspiration to the club.
Many beautiful ideas were clearly ex-
pressed ar.1 the real object of the Wom-
an's club was emibitlodly and concisely
defined.
Reports from different committees of
meetings held during summer were read
and approved. Red Cross work was much
discussed and it was decided to make
this unit a separate and distinct depart-
ment of the Woman's club. Mrs. Gar-
wood chairman brought the matter of
the Patricio Gutierres benefit concert be-
fore the body and reported progress.
Mrs. Love told of a new home estab-
lished by the Young Women's Christian
Association for working girls who have
come to the city to take the places of
enlisted men and asked for donations of
household jurniahlnga of aH kinds tor
this ham. '
Mrs. Cohnora ' appointed ' to assist the
government la camp recreation request
ed tha co-operation of the club In ths
presentation of a pagaant to be (Ivan In
the early faff tor tha entertainment of
the man at Camp Logan by sponsoring ea
episode In that pageant. She was assured
of this co-operation- .and the club chose
the episode they would sponsor.
After all business was finished a pro-
gram waa given which was thoroughly
enjoyed by the audience. Mrs. Hook
rendered "Genevra" excellently. "Hap-
piness" a delightful sketch given' by Mrs.
Farrar was true to life and taught a
lesson. Miss Ollre showed marked dra-
matic talent In her rendition of "A Set
of Turquoise" Delicious refreshment
were served and a delightful social hour
enjoyed by All.
The club will meet during tha year In
tha ball room of the Bender hotel every
Wednesday afternoon the civic depart-
ment at o'clock tha literary department
at 4 o'clock.
Prominent Pianists of an Earllsr Day.
A distinguished artist pianists of a
generation past Mme. Kate Nolan Is
stlU happily remembered by a host of
Texana and the coming of her two grand-
daughters. Misses Kate and Teresa
Chambers to reside In Houston vividly
recalls Mrs. Nolan's enviable record to
many older rouslclanB here. Miss Kate
Chambers' first 19 years of piano study
were taken under the direction of this
gifted grandmother who in her own
young womanhood put In seven years of
training in Paris. France under the most
eminent Instructors of that day and gen-
eratlon. ' Bazar Data Chosen.
Christ church woman's auxiliary has
chosen December t and 7 as the dates for
the annual Christmas bazar.
Bad Complexions
Peeled Off at Home
The girl with the poor complexion com-
plains. "I have to touch up my cheeks.
I am sallow and a sight and only my
makeup saves me."
Now as a matter of fact more women
snnll their rood looks than Improve them
with cosmetics. The practice certainly la
unnecessary now that the virtues of ordi-
nary mercolised wax as a beautlfler have
become known. It has been found that
the wax has wonderful absorbent powers.
It causes the faded or discolored scarf
skin to flake off in a minute almost Im-
perceptible particles so gently gradually
as to cause no Inconvenience at all. In
this way the old complexion is actually removed-likewise
all fine lines freckles
pimples blotches moth patches and other
surface defects. A new complexion ap-
pears a clear smooth youthful healthy-
hued skin such as no paint powder or
cream can produce. Mercolized wax to
be had at any drug store In convenient
size package. Is applied like cold cream
and allowed to remain on over night Ad-
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The Houston Post. (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 33, No. 186, Ed. 1 Sunday, October 7, 1917, newspaper, October 7, 1917; Houston, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth608295/m1/33/: accessed July 18, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; .