J—**i t ^ *friends on last Thursday evening inj home of Mrs. W. J. Duncan on Cedar; honor (Si their house guests, Mes- St., Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock.1 dames W. R. Cavett of Shreveport, The rooms were attractive and beau~j j and C. H. Thompson of Denver. jtiful with decorations appropriate toProgressive forty-two was the de-i fall and Halloween. Quite a large light of the occasion and at the 'crowd were present and after the, close of the evenings merriment a! usual routine of business, a motion j delicious refreshment course was j was made and carried unanimously,; served. I that at their next meeting they pack ja box of clothing and other useful]articles to be sent to Juliette Fowler Orphans Home. !Thursday Needle Club.Thursday afternoon of last week, was thoroughly enjoyed by the mem-Mrs. J. K. Miller and Mrs. John!.bers of the Thursday Needle Club,! King were appreciative visitors andn with Mrs. Overton as hostess and Mrs. Mrs. Fred Rhia, a most welcome newj i Rylander as joint hostess. member. Mrs. Duncan served delie- * iThe usual diversion of needle workjious refreshments and a social hourj! was enjoyed until a dainty salad* was very much enjoyed after ad-ji course was served to Mesdames Ger-; journment of the meeting. The next j lt;many, Reed, Martin, Murray, Maed- meeting will be with Mrs. G. C. Bar-;] gen, Robertson, Mast, O'Hair, Ben- rier and all members are urged to be’]son, Denman, and Pearce. The next j present and donate as liberally as!tmeeting of the club will be with Mrsthey can to the offering for the little 1Johnson as hostess and Griffin as joint hostess.H OUfit? Party _ _______Mesdames W. R. Cavett of Shreve- j members of the Woodmen circle as- ;i port, and C. H- Thompson of Den-, ambled at the home of Mr. and Mrs.! I vw. V ^ m ! IiUna **° enjoy one of the social’!Mrs. S. C. Arnett, Mr. and Mrs. NeilWright, and Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Ba- month and which promises to be un-j con enjoyed a two days house party usually interesting to those who reg-!(hyst #week jinf the Jovely _ ram-h_ home ularly attenlt;faH meetings.. A delic-j *of Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Ivey who livesabout eighty miles from town.Everything conceivable that promises a good time was provided for. Only tlrose who have visited Mr,od titlroseand Mrs. Ivey can understand their efficiency as host and hostess.orphans.Mi)* Editor Avalanche:1 Last Thursday evening several Mi «evenings which are to be held each]1ious supper was served to the follow-, • ing Mesdames Mitchel, Heim, Brown, 1 McElroy, Stahl, Mr. and Mrs. C. W. j ■ Mallard and Miss Maggie, Mr. W. C.!1 Bryan, Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Thorp,j! and Carl also Mr. and Mrs. Luna. 1'■]Sovereign.S318-F3p9*v******■*h*.m v- * fi •* -A‘ * 'r ' v-t.• VThe Ladies Aid Society of First Christian church met in the;f.mjr;vita. J.-W'f I'*': : • Vy,v4' ■'■Iv’JzY■j 'r« ^ . .-••.-•.v... ... v.-'r VMerry Bidders Entertain.The Merry Bidders and several invited guests were delightfully entertained in the home of Mrs. K. Carter, last Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Raymond George acting as joint hostess. The afternoon was one of rare pleasure for those fortunate enough to be present. At the close of the games, refreshments of pumpkin pie, whipped cream, hot coffee were served the following ladies Mesdames Davie, Brown. Rylander, Middleton, Maod-gen, Ritchinson, Cooper,Trimkle, Pearson, Bradley,Olive, Castleberry, McKinney, i ton, Guinn, Barnes, Spikes, Norwood, Collier, Stevens, Thompson, Royalty, Carter1 and George___A short business'session was then held and officers elected for the following year.Mrs. Middleton, President.Mrs. Lemond, Vice President, rs. Brome, Secretary-Treasurcr,A large consignment of the Special edition of the Avalanche was this week sent to the West Texas Chamber of Commerce, West Texas Booth, Waco, where they will be distributed among the visitors at the Cotton Palace. Many people will loarn moro about the South Plains through this edition, which they will receive from the West Texas Booth within the next few days.FOR SALE—297 acres, well improved land, two miles of Monroe, School house. R. F. Mathepy, Route 8, Lubbock, Texas, —p WAm)rmwmSsrtl Aheelo^ Texas,ng their oldThe Baptists will have a parcel post party of Mrs. R. A,SPECIAL EDITIONS TOTHE COTTON PALACE 1urn****'fa't■t.next Monday afternoon at 3 o’clock.