The San Bernardino County Sun from San Bernardino, California • Page 9

PAGE NINE Clubs, Music and Art SOCIETY and NEWS OF INTEREST to WOMEN Book Reviews, Fashions By WINIFRED MARTIN SAN BERNARDINO DAILY SUN, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1926 Miss Alta Lanrance Is onor Guest at Elks Christmas Party Delights Many Young Friends Sun's Fasliion Flash. Smoking Jacket Gifts for Ladies? Do You Believe in Santa Claus? If Not Why Not? Fur Cuffs Grow Wider Wider (Charming Party IS3 ALTA LAURANCE. Janu- annual Christmas party giv- you believe In Santa Claus 7 M' THE am en by HE of the the Elks for the children an age old question, and ary bride-elect, waa the feted guest last evening, surroum1l Ihr those who do not are almost as members waa enjoyed last Gate City Chapter to Hold No Meeting on Christmas Eve MASONIC TEMPLE will be "dark" this evening so far os Gate City chapter, O. E. is concerned, for the regular chapter will be omitted on Christmas eve.

On Tuesday afternoon, December 28, the regular afternoon will be observed by the Social club, as a Christmas party, for the members and their children There will be i fts for the children, and each grown-up Is asked to bring a gift. cot more than fifteen crnts In price for the "exchange" of gift among themselves. Much entertainment 1 anticipated. The next regular chapter meeting will be held Friday evening, January 14. and will bo the fim regular meeting of 1927.

Mr. and Mrs. George A. Chanty Spend Christmas At Glndal Mr. and Mrs.

George Cheney of street will go to Glendale this evening to be house fiesta at the home of Mrs. R. W. Meeker over the Christmas holidays. a group of her most Intimate girl rlenas, and several out-of-town Emmett Aliens Are Visitors for the Yidetidc Season MR.

AND MRS. EMMETT ALLEN and son Robert of El Centre, are hero for a visit over the Christmas holidays. Mrs. mother, Mrs. J.

H. Ladd who has been visiting with them since Thanksgiving, returned to San Bernardino with them. The Aliens are with her at her home at HI II street. They will enjoy reunions with many friends, and will be Christmas day guests with Mr. and Mrs.

Byron W. Allen, and their sons who are at home from Stanford uni unfortunate as the folks who do not believe in fairies. They miss a lot In life. One of the answers to this night by a small army of guests who were there to meet Santa Claus in person and receive of his largess at this glad season, which he has IT is the feminine contingent which now has to fear the presentation of smoking Jackets. Strangely enouph the women have no fear ff these Rinnents so long the bine of male recipients.

The new feminine garments are usually of velvet or of black and sliver lace, and are fastened with one button at a low waistline. The coats fall Just below the hip. tueats, at a most charming courtesy vhlch Included a shower, given by Mrs. O. B.

MacGillivray and her laughter, Mrs. Denver Davis (lone question, which lias been reprinted hundreds of times, and will be rare of its kind for many years to come, was written by the brilliant jour- made peculiarly and popularly his MacGillivray), classmate and friend naiist, Charles A. Dana, In the New York Sun, In an editorial answer to the following note from eight-year the bride-elect The MacGillivray home at 680 own. There were many other guests present, by grace of being the happy parents of boys or girls, eligible for the guest list. The grownups had most as happy a time aa the young folks, for there Is certainly old Virginia Hanlon: treet was the scene, the large liv- No one can tell where scarfs will versity for the holidays.

"Dear Editor: I am eight years old. ng room at the Curtlsy tea rooms toeing In an exquisite Christmas glow Some of my little friends say that there is no Santa Claus. Papa says (ik'lr tnd dress of cheery and beautiful uletlde red. Flames leaped In tho If you see It in the Sun It's so. Please tell me the truth; is there a Santa no Joy greater than a Christmas par ireplace and soft light from the loor lamps and red candles, and a Clausr soon be worn.

Their latest position Is about the waist of lingerie sets. They are fastened to the band of the dancing bloomers and act as a sort of Bhadowproof petticoat of extremely diminutive size. They are worn under the transparent costume slips which form part of some dance beautiful Christmas tree, made per. McNEIL'S GROCERY 1IGHT AND DAY MARKET eci me soiling. After greetings to Miss Laurence, The following editorial, reply ap pea red In the Sun the next day: "Virginia, your little) friends are wrong.

They have been affected by the skepticism of a skeptical age. They do not believe except vho Is to wed Robert E. Payne of frocks now popular. Short skirts, low backs and no they see. They think that nothing sleeves.

Those characteristics 62 464 Third Street Next to Valley Bank (aswells NAIIONAI CRESI Bffee The second cup welcome a.s ihe first can be which Is not comprehensible by their little minds. Angeles, Jan. 22, the compan) Jjjoyed the lovely room and com-anionship, nearly all being intimate rlends and classmates in high chool days and members of the 15-0 club. Some, too, are home for he holidays from university and ollege, and the announcement of epitomize, the evening frocks of today. But there are exceptions: the "All minds, Virginia, whether they bo men's or children's, are little.

In picture frocks, which emphasize the Individuality of the wearer without offending modern styles. One love this great universe of ours man is a mere insect, an ant, in his In ty In company with delighted boys and girls of the enthusiastic Santa Claus age. The beautiful tall tree adorned In great profusion of bright trimmings was In the center of the lodgo room, with treasure heaped high beneath it, and tho chairs arranged for guests In rows about the room. When Santa Claus was announced later in the evening by the great jingling of his bells, his presence In the bright red costume, fur trimmed, which the chilliness of the night made very suitable In appearance, was greeted with great glee, and soon the sound of whistle, horn and other gifts made the big room ring with Christmas music. Postmaster Sherman Batchclor assisted Santa Claus as important aide, and other members of the Elks lodgo distrlb uted the toys and candy.

Before Santa Claus arrived a most entertaining program was given by talented children of members of the lodge in most cases, Mrs. Harry S. Iiss Laurence's engagement and Cranberries. 2 lbs. 25c Walnuts, 2 lbs.

55c ly frock Just imported Is of black tellect, as compared with the boundless world about him, as measured ier approaching wedding has added nterest to their vacation. Tea towels moire trimmed with silver galons. Tho neck is rather high, but the by the Intelligence capable of grasp hemmed for the bride-elect, jvho is to have a lovely homo of her ing tho whole truth and knowledge. yoke is composed of transparent net. The skirt is long, coming with Yes, Virginia, there Is a Santa Celery, large white stalks, 10c in eiEht inches of the ground, but wn following tho marriage.

The personal shower of lovely gifts or Miss Lauranco were all hung on he Christmas tree and later taken from the knee down, the hem also Claus. He exists os certainly as love and generosity and devotion exist, and you know that they abound and give to your life Its highest beauty and joy. Alas, how is of net. Thus a graceful sweeping effect Is obtained without seriously obstructing the view. Olives, bulk, per quart, 25c ff and presented in real Santa laus fashion.

Entrance to the dining room af-orded another delightful surprise. Simple forms and subdued colors dreary would be tho world If there wero no Santa Claus. It would as drpary as If. there were no Virginias. There would bo no child Cluster Raisins, per lb.

20c characterize the half-season styles il'his room was entirely different Webster being chairman of this feature, assisted by wives of officers rom the glowing holiday atmos- ihere of tho living room, being a now being shown at Paris. For morning dresses light flannels, fine jerseys, plain satin and crepe de Chine, in various shades of beige of the lodge. Mr. Webster an Butter, fresh creamery 54c like faith then; no poetry; no romance to mako tolerable this existence. We should have no enjoy lalnly picture in pastel coloring, ar- nounced tho program numbers, istlcally carried out in every detail.

which included dances in costume, ment except In sense and sight The and gray, are tho materials most The candles which glowed In yel- readings and the appearance of the eternal light with which childhood employed. ow flame were In the pastel color- By MME. L1SBETH Coat cuffs that used to be mod San Bernardino Boys' band, directed Eggs, per dozen 48c fills the world would' be by Mr. Wilson of the West Coast, ng, and the center was a basket of nixed flowers in pastel shades also. Particularly attractive afternoon dresses are made in black, brown, green and gray satins with long est bands about tho wrist have which has only been organized two widened season until they cov' L'he placo cards, quite as dainty in jlcslgn and color, represented brides sleeves, tight and slightly rucked at months.

The boys made quite a de elded hit with the audience. A quar tet of cornet and horn players ren or tho. forearm and extend up on the wrists and necks to the base of nd grooms, wedding slippers and ngagemcnts rings. The delicious tho throat finished off by a little the upper sleeve. We are Open All The Time for the Convenience of the Public We Give Green Stamps dercd beautifully the Christmas SOLD EXCLUSIVELY BY US Phone 2110S 1500.000 cups were served at the PANAMA-PACIFIC iktmMlM EXPOSITION nenu included (chicken salad, olives This is what happened to the coat favorite, "Silent Night." The features of the fine program pictured.

It is. the usual favorite were: turned-back collar and bow and end tie, or a lace jabot. The skirts, which are usually hand-pleated, are made of the shiny side of the satin, and the tops of the dull side, a leather belt being the only stralghlllne with big collar extend Baritone solo, "Bethlehem," Del- ing well down the front. It Is a mar Myers. wrap-around style, the closing be Russian dance in costume, Betty Hellyer.

ing far over to the Bide. Violin and piano duet, Paul La md wafers, individual cakes iced in ho pastol shades, decorated In tiny osebuds, and ico cream served in a harming way, all the pastel shades ieing used in tho molded ices in very sort of fruit, grapes, peaches, ipplcs, bananas and wedding bells md slippers, even a "bride" and 'groom." Brought in on an lm-nense tray and served, the guests md their "choice" of the tempting lessert. Mints in tho pastel shades, alted nuts and coffee wero served. The happy guests who greeted Tho deep armholo is sponsored in "Not believe In Santa Claus! You might as well not believe in fairies. You might get your papa to hire men to watch In all the chimneys on Christmas eve to catch Santa Claus; but even if they did not see Santa Claus coming down, what would that prove? "Nobody sees Santa Claus, but that Is no sign that there is no Santa Claus.

The most real things In the world are those that neither children nor men can see. Did you ever see fairies dancing on the lawn? Of course not, but that's no proof that they are not there. Nobody can conceive or Imagine all the wonders there are until seen and secable In the world. "You may tear apart the baby's rattle and see what makes the noise inside, but there is a veil covering the unseen world which not the strongest man, nor even the united strength of all the strongest men Fever and Benjamin Davis. many coat models, one having a deep armhole, a yoke and sleeves Dances In costume, "Strolling.

the Avenue," and "Ballet Balloo," Gen eva Peck. mado all in one piece across the back. The back breadth was Trio, piano, saxophone and violin tucked In radiating effect from the Neal Batchelor, Laureno Llnfesty narrow yoke. Tho model was fash and Margaret Linfesty. ioncd of a black Riiede fabric.

The tllss Laurance and her hostesses, Irs. MacGillivray and Mrs. Davis, Reading, "Nothing 't All and the Warning," "Fraidy-Cat," Phlla Bie-ry. Dance in costume, "Nola," Betty Hellyer. Music by the Girls' orchestra, Etta Curtis, leader; Misses Helen Cun-nison, Lucile Dall, Dorothy Wilcox, Lucllo Hell, enlivened the evening after tho program had been given, and while the gifts were being distributed.

One and two-piece dresses of printed silk, plain flat crepe and flannel are being shown for southern wear. fur was interesting being rabbit vere the bride-elect's grandmother, Clown Doll," Florence Myers. Dances in costume, "The Side shaded in brown and cream, and a scarf treatment of the neckline extended down one side of the front with tho other side loose, so that it Mrs. Georgia E. Daley; her mother, Kirs.

E. P. Laurance; Misses Milli- walks of New York," a Mexican dance and "Valencia," Wllhelmlna ent Daley, Mcsdames Lessie Lau-ance, Walter Lauterborn, Harold and Patricia Andreson. that ever lived, could tear apart. might be wrapped about the throat San Bernardino Boy Band, 30 Only faith, fancy, poetry, love, ro fS'lx, Misses Josephine Stophcr, members directed by Mr.

Wilson. Elizabeth Kiss, June Young, Claire or left banging, as desired. Fur Pirate cuffs wero gathered in at the wrist. mance, can push aside that curtain and view tho picture the supernal Songs In costume, "The Gypsy's beauty and glory beyond. Reltz, Mildred Carey, Lorraine Cochran, Iolene Lund, Eleanor Wilson, Beatrice Stanley, Lois Hottorff, Elizabeth Gooding, Virginia Mc "Is it all real? Ah, Virginia, in Medical Students Are all this world there Is nothing else Take the- Original AflO Wed in real and abiding.

Donald, Mesdames Guy Gooding, Package Home "No Santa Claus? Thank God, ho William Shipley and out-of-town Los Angeles sruests, Miss Vivian Ramhavter of lives, and he lives forever. A thousand years from now, Virginia; nay. Safe Milk Los Angeles, Mrs. McConnlco and 10 times 10,000 years from now he Mrs. Linnette Brown of Long Beach.

will continue to make glad tho heart and Food (By United News) OS ANGELES, Dec. 23. Char-. acterized by simplicity, the marriage of Warren G. Hard of childhood." Mrs.

Cheney Hostess at Happy Yuletide Tea For Infants, Convalescents, the Aged, Nursing and Expectant Mothers, Children, etc ing, 21, of Columbus, nephew of the late President Harding, and The latest and most novel idea in boutonieres in a flower of colored Miss Frances June Keller, 20, Los Angeles, was performed at the Holle.nbeck chapel here Thursday. Informal happy pre-Chrlst Harding is tho son of George mas gathering was the tea glass beads, like jewels, shells and mother of pearl wired in the form of natural flowers. These are email and dainty, but the large flowers, conventionalized chrysanthemums, and a variety of other blossoms in silver gauze or feathers, are also worn. They are now being succes-fully done in beautiful colors. given yesterday afternoon by 3vz Achcvl Childwn The school child requires proper nourishment, not only to upbuild muscle, bone and teeth, but also to maintain strength and vitality during the growing period.

"HorlickV is composed of clean, full-cream milk, combined with "M'rishinc extract of the tnin. PrenorrrHomainBmim-tit- Nrv; Tryon Harding, of Columbus, only living brother of the late President, and both he and his bride Mrs. George A. Cheney at her home at 667 street, the first of a se have been medical students at Loma Linda. ries of such events she plans to give.

The affair wa3 pervaded by a holiday atmosphere, 'which was cosy and Jolly, the rooms being in rr i a Christmas dress of red and green Jwlth a gay Christmas tree lighted. The tea tables at which Mrs. G. Hyams and Mrs. J.

H. Pyle poured, were lovely and Christmasy I with red hoUy reflected In a mirror The Last Chance To Buy Your Christmas Gifts We have reduced prices on all our Handkerchiefs, Sweaters, Novelties, Jewelry, Garter Sets, Leather Goods and all other Gifts. Also Big Reductions On All Coats, Hats and Dresses Give Something Useful STORE OPEN UNTIL 9:30 P. M. lake bordered by "snow" and Christ i mas candles of red.

ijeucious sanawicnes inciuaca tnc i Yuletide brand, and cakes, nutt and sweets were served. After visiting and tea, an Impromptu game of bridge was played by one group, with Mrs. Pyle win ning the trophy, an embroidered guest towel. Those enjoying the happy after noon with Mrs. Chenev were Mes.

1 dames Hyams, Pyle, R. F. Garner, RE ATH the home with holly and wreath your face with a smile. Give lovingly to your dear ones. Give flowers that your Christmas wish may carry with it the beautiful spirit of loving Christmas cheer.

Cut flowers, well kept and fresh for your choice. Baskets and bouquets, Christmas wreaths and decorations. -3 Say Merry Christmas, with Flowers I H. M. Barton, R.

C. Harbison, B. Wilson, L. B. Horowitz, H.

C. Lynne, Are You Going to Wish Folks A MERRY CHRISTMAS? I. J. Rawlcz, James H. Boyd, George M.

Cooley, Louise D. Stetson, Er- nest Martin, Sydney E. Irving, Ho mer R. Scott, Clark Bennett, Harold Barnum, O. D.

Buzzell and house guest, F. W. French, S. Bagley, Sam Wilson, Clarence Kelty, Mrs. Thomas H.

Fox of San Francisco, Miss Emma Barnum. 0 Mitt Jean Owen To Spend Holidays Millinery PEAR Ready-to-Wear 539-541 Third Street With Hr Mother- Miss Jean Owen will arrive this evening from Santa Barbara to spend the holidays with her mother, Mrs. John Owen at the O. C. Rogers residence.

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