Coral Gables Riviera-Times

Friday, April 18, 1947, page 11 (of 16)

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Square Dance to Highlight Party Planned for Tomorrow By Junior Housekeepers Club

A Cake Walk and a Square Dance will highlight the barn dance planned by the Junior Housekeepers for tomorrow night at the clubhouse, 2985 S. Bayshore Dr. Tickets are available at the door at 75 cents per person. The party hours are from 8:30 to 12 o'clock. Mrs. Harry Long is chairman of the party and assisting her are Mrs. Fred A. Sutton Jr., Mrs. L. H. Heckman, Mrs. E. A. Casey, Mrs. J. A. Bradford and Mrs. Anne Skagseth, Jr. Mrs. Charles Cayton and Mrs. Henry McMullen in charge of decorations will follow a rustic theme using scarecrows, wagon wheels, haystacks and saddles. A floor show consisting of skits by members will highlight the show, with Miss Kitty Bob Hyatt acting as chairman. A chorus composed of Miss Christine Skipper, Mrs. Robert Pitt, Mrs. Bradford and Mrs. Jack Roman will sing "Hillbilly" songs.

Mothers Feted Today by Tri-Delta

Tri Delta mothers will be entertained at a luncheon by members of the Miami Alliance of Delta Delta Delta, at 12:30 p.m. today at the home of Mrs. William R. Kidd, Jr., 2508 De Soto Boulevard. For members a business meeting will precede the luncheon at 11:00 a.m. After lunch Mrs. Willis M. Quinn will give a book review on "A Prince in Their Midst" by A. J. Hanna.

To Visit Daughter

Major and Mrs. R. R. Hogan of 1700 Country Club Prado will visit Mrs. John L. Hamilton (Mrs. Hogan's daughter) in Washington, D.C. enroute to "White Gate," their summer home near Charlottesville, Va.

Journalism Students To Seek Charter

The Quill, women's journalism group at the University, will elect officers at its second meeting to be held at 7 tonight outside of the theater at the old campus. The girls named to this group by the Journalism faculty will attempt to obtain a charter from Theta Sigma Phi, national professional women's journalism sorority. The charter members are: Adele Stone, Joyce Edwards, Chuck Wiley, Pearl Gold, Irene Erickson, Betty Root, Jean Shively, Geraldine Cohen, Mary Kissel, Martha Martin and Eleanor Quartin.

At White Springs

Mr. and Mrs. George Zain, 8460 Ponce de Leon Boulevard are vacationing in White Springs enroute to Hendersonville, N.C., where they will spend most of the summer.

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U-TRIO PLANS LAST CONCERT FOR MONDAY

The University Trio which has attracted wide attention through its programs of high class music has decided on an All-Brahms program for its fifth and last concert this season. The Trio consists of Henry Gregor, piano, Robert Kistler, violin, and Gerard Hafft, cello. The guest artist on the program will be Sam Durrance, barytone, who has joined the University music faculty last year after three years of military service overseas. Mr. Durrance has made a name for himself through the fine taste and the musicality of his interpretation of lieder and songs. He has chosen for the All-Brahms program such gems as "A Thought like Music", "Love Song", "In Summer Fields" and others. The concert takes place at 8:30 P.M. Monday, at the Coral Gables Congregational Church. It is offered free to the public by the University in conjunction with the Miami Chamber Music Society.

Woman's Church Group To Meet Next Friday

The general meeting of the Woman's Association of the Presbyterian Church will take place Friday, April 25 at the church. Mrs. Denis Welsh will have charge of the program. Topic of discussion, "Does the C remain in Y. W. C. A.?"? Mrs. James Wilson will lead the devotionals.

To Visit Mother

Mrs. D. E. Hawkins of 1041 Coral Way, will leave Saturday for Baltimore, Md., accompanied by her mother, Mrs. Mary Leitz, who has been her winter-time guest. Mrs. Hawkins will spend two weeks with her mother at her Baltimore home before returning to Coral Gables.

Music Club Elects Mrs. Grinham President for Second Season

Mrs. Fred Grinham was elected president of the Coral Gables Music Club for the second consecutive term at the annual meeting Tuesday. Other officers include: Mrs. C. H. Neill, 1st vice president; Mrs. George Pawley, 2nd vice president; Mrs. J. A. Robertson, recording secretary; Mrs. Julian Jordan, corresponding secretary; Mrs. Harry Joslin, treasurer; Mrs. George Arnold, historian; Miss William Fuller, librarian; Miss Margaret Robertson, parliamentarian; Mrs. Byron Sperow, auditor. Mrs. Grinham gave an excellent report of the recent State Convention held in St. Augustine. One of the most interesting features was a visit to the school for the Blind and Deaf. Here the delegates visited the classes for the deaf and were entertained by a concert — voice and orchestra — given by the blind children. The Coral Gables Club was prominent in St. Augustine—eight members attended; the Club received 100% rating for the year. Charlotte Hicks, a member of the Ponce de Leon High School Glee Club, received an award in the State festival finals. "Cy" Washburn, of the Philharmonic Society, had a special spot on the program, and the Kar and Staff Club was represented by Edward English. These clubs were sponsored by the Coral Gables Club. The State President—Mrs. Wm. C. Brooker announced the Kathryn Belden Fund. Mrs. Belden a member of Coral Gables—has established a Fund for Melody Writing for children—the purpose of which is to develop young composers in the State. These youngsters will enter their compositions each year in this contest. With Mrs. Brooker, Mrs. Belden will tour the State—instructing the music teachers in the Junior Federated Clubs in this melody writing and explain to them the aims of this fund.

PEN WOMEN TO HONOR PRESS WOMEN

The annual press breakfast of the Miami branch, National League of Pen Women, will be held at the Everglades Hotel, Biscayne Boulevard at 12:30 o'clock, Friday, April 25. The meeting will convene at 11 o'clock for members of the Miami branch at which time election of officers will take place. Members are urged to be present and on time. Installation of officers will be at the breakfast at which time Miss Mary B. Merritt, program chairman, will present Col. Henry G. Simonette, who will speak on "The Situation in Eastern Europe." The members of the press will be honor guests. Please send in reservations at once to Mrs. Francis M. Dolan.

POETRY GROUP TO APPEAR BEFORE CLUB

Election of officers for the coming year will highlight the business session of the Coral Gables Woman's Club at 2:30 p.m. Monday. Mrs. Lynn Perry, chairman of the poetry department, will present her group in a dramatic presentation of the year's work of the poetry clinic in four scenes. Titles of the presentations include: "In the Garden" (nature poems); "The Children's Hour" (children's poems) and "Over the Teacups" (light and humorous verse.) Following will be a typical clinical meeting giving a model class at work. Honorary hostesses for the tea hour are Mrs. Evan D. Roser and Mrs. William L. Hilles. Reservations for the May breakfast which will be held May 7 at the Columbus Hotel, as announced last week in the Riviera-Times, must be in the hands of the committee by May 1. Call Mrs. Reid R. Bronson and Mrs. M. S. Beebe.

To New York

Mrs. Elizabeth W. Macy of 1110 South Greenway Drive is leaving this week for Port Byron, N.Y. for her usual summer's stay.

Eastern Stars To Celebrate

Gala celebration is being arranged by the Coral Gables Chapter No. 174, Order of the Eastern Star, for its 19th birthday anniversary Thursday evening, April 24th. Mrs. Margaret Carter, first worthy matron of the local chapter, will give a brief resume of the history of the chapter at the program which will begin at 8 o'clock. Twelve new candidates will be initiated at this time, Mrs. Jane Martin, worthy matron, and John W. Thomas, worthy patron, will honor all new members who have joined in the past year. Distinguished guests to be present and introduced will be Most Worshipful Frank A. Brown, grand master of Masons in Florida, and Charles Gutteridge, worthy grand patron.

From Costa Rica

Captain and Mrs. John E. Tremayne arrived yesterday from Costa Rica for a month's visit as house guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest M. Hunt. The Tremaynes formerly lived in the Gables and have many friends here. Captain Tremayne, with Pan American Airways, is now stationed in Costa Rica.

MRS. RAYMOND HEADS CHURCH ASSOCIATION

At the annual meeting of the Congregational Woman's Association last week, the following officers were elected to serve for two years: Mrs. Fred Raymond, president; Mrs. Clarence Vuncannon, first vice president; Mrs. Howard Sullivan, second vice president; Mrs. Louis McDavitt, third vice president; Mrs. Clifford White, recording secretary; Mrs. Albert L. House, corresponding secretary and Mrs. Arthur Wellesley, treasurer. This meeting marked the close of a most successful year under the leadership of Mrs. Ida Stone Walker, retiring president, according to all reports by committee chairman. The first meeting to plan for next year under Mrs. Raymond is called for Friday, April 25 in the lounge. Covered dish luncheon at 12:30; hostesses, Mrs. Henry Erikson and Mrs. John Beers. Devotionals follow with Mrs. Arthur Stebbins as leader. Regular business meeting and highlights from the convention at Winter Park by delegates will be on the program.

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