Indianapolis Times, Volume 45, Number 248, Indianapolis, Marion County, 24 February 1934 — Page 5

FEB. 24, 1934_

City Pays Tribute to Tarkington Society Out ‘en Masse’ to Pay Honor to Author of ‘Seventeen.’ 1 BY BEATRIC E BI'RGAN Tim Woman s Tace Editor SOCIETY paid its tribute to Booth Tarkington last night at the revival of ’'Seventeen'’ by the Civic Theater. Society welcomed Mr. Tarkmgton's human dramatization of young seventeen's problems. The Tarkington night celebration was Indianapolis’ friendly way of expressing its pride for one of its leading authors.

After the first act Mrs. Kurt Pantzer, general ch a i rman introduced Governor Paul V. McNutt, who read messages from national and state celebrities. Mrs. Pantzer enter tained a party of friends in her box. She i accepted her friends' words of praise for her successful chairmanship with

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gracious smiles. She was charming in a dark blue hammered crepe gown, whose long sleeves flared open at the shoulder. A long corsage of gardenias trailed down one shoulder. Mrs. Tarkmgton's gown of black velvet was trimmed with white lace, ! and her velvet wrap was designed : with a white fox collar. Mrs. Edward C. Elliott, guest of Governor and Mrs. McNutt, appeared in a grown of blue lare and a blue velvet wrap, trimmed in squirrel. Fox trimmings were important detals of Mrs. McNutt's beige gown. Mrs. Ovid Butler Jameson, sister of Mr. Tarkington. entertained guests at dinner before coming to the theater. Her gown of white satin was embroidered in pearls, matched with a pearl collar. Mrs. James P. Goodrich. Winchester, wife of former Gqaernor Goodrich, relieved the severity of a black velvet, gown with cameos she bought while traveling in Russia. Wears Ice Blue Satin A short square jacket, banded with silver blue bugle beads heightened the smartness of Mrs. Robert Todd's ice blue satin gown, starched chiflon sleeves tell in folds from shoulders to elbows of Mrs. Julia L. j Darlington's black satin gown. Mrs. Eli Lilly's gown was of black velvet, and her wrap of ermine. Miss Constance Fowler's gown was of wood brown lace. A scarf of silver fox was worn by Mrs. Norman A. Perry, with a rough gray cape gown, with red velvet bow at the neckline in front. Mr. and Mrs. George A. Ball and | daughter. Miss Elizabeth Ball, camel from Muncie to attend the perform- j ance. Mrs Hortense Rauli Burpee's gown was of black lace. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert M. Woollen ! brought their guests. William Young, consul at Palras. Greece, and Gatoliat Florian of Patras. Others: in the party who atended Mr. and ; Mrs. George M Bialey's dinner were i Mr. and Mrs. Bowman Elder and Mr. and Mrs. Edgar S. Gorrell. Mrs. Samuel Lewis Shank, hostess in another box, matched her black and white figured satin gown w'ith j long gloves, and threw about her j shoulders an ostrich feather boa. j The duchess lare bodice of Mrs. i William C. Bobbs' velvet gown squared itself at the neckline.

Designed With Epaulets Epaulets of Mrs Jack Gould's fuschia moire gown were lined with apple green crepe. A deep flare was caught to the skirt by ruching, lined similarly in green. Contrasting with ; a mossy green satin gown ws Mrs. Perry O'Neal's tiara of violets. Miss Frances Holliday's ivory satin gown, with a rosy tinge was severely simple in line, and her tiara of crimson feathers was attractive in h°r blonde hair. Miss Anne Ayres' satin gown was of emerald green. Mrs. W. Richardson Sinclair's lame gown was flowered. Miss Marjorie Kittle Attended with her fiance. Bing o I.aPenta. and his sister. Miss Catherine Mink tails edged ihe asco* tie neckline of Miss Kittles ashes of roses satin gown. Mrs Henry Frenzel's black velvet wrap was floor length, and its neck tie ended in ermine tails, j Mrs. Erwin i tout s gown of dark blue erdpe was designed with epaulets of silver sgquius. Mrs. Oscar Baur'g dinner gown was of a tailored style The neck’me of the white blouse, threaded with silver, fitted snugly at the neckline with a small bow; the skirt was black and floor length. Attended Club Dinner Mrs. John C Ruckelshaus was one of the hostesses at the honor table at the Columbia Clubs dinner honoring the film stars in the “Moulin Rouge" caravan. Her gown of tomato red satin was striking with an off the shoulder boa of coq feathers Mrs. Wallace O. Lee attended the club dinner before going to the theater. Her blush pink lace gown had short sleeves of ruffled net. Bands of rhinestones edged the neckline of Mrs H. C. Ty son s black crepe gown. Mary Carlisle, one of the visiting stars, approved a simple black velvet gown for the dinner, and Anna Q. Nillson's black crepe gown was designed with tricky cutouts at the shoulders of the sleeves. SORORITY TO GIVE MONTHLY PROGRAM Phi Beta, national professional sorority of music and dramatic art. will present its monthly program Tuesday night at the Arthur Jordan Conservatory of Music. Appearing on the program will be Misses Ann Zimmerman, Roe Caldell and Harold Welsch in a cutting from When Ladies Meet’’ by Rachel Crothers. Miss Alberta Speicher will read a ’ part from Phillip Barries “Tomorrow and Tomorrow." and Mrs. David Morton will present a program. Chapters to Med Jointly QiiMn Elizabeth and Erin Isle chapters of the International Travel-Btudy Clubs, Inc., will meet jointly at 8 Monday night at the Barbara Frietchie tearoom. Mrs. S. R. Art man will lecture on thej United States.

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MRS. JACK A. GOODMAN is a team captain for a concert to be given by Lawrence Tibbett Sunday, March 25. at the Murat under the auspices of the Indianapolis League of Women Voters. Before her marriage Feb. 17, Mrs. J. Russell Hamilton was Miss Laura Kathryn Drybread, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jay H. Drybread, Brownsburg. Fashion bridge party is scheduled for Saturday, March 3, at Ayres’ auditorium sponsored by the Alpha Gamma Latreian Club. Miss Zella Grossman is assistant chairman. Members of ilie St. Agnes alumnae are selling tickrts for a skating party to be held at the Riverside rink Friday night. Miss Virginia Ittenbach is in charge of the sale. Rehearsals have begun for the fourth annual dramatic production by the Indiana Gamma Alumnae Club of Pi Beta Phi sorority. “Her Step-Husband" will be presented March 10 at the Civic theatpr. Miss Lorraine Skelton and Miss Lois Sherrill are making posters for the presentation.

Saturday Afternoon Reading, Club Observes Anniversary

Thirtieth anniversary of ihe Saturday Afternoon Reading Club was observed today at the meeting at the home of Mrs. Hiram J. Raffensperger. 4240 Washington boulevard. Mrs. Raffensperger was assisted by Mrs. Louis Bruck. Mrs. George Kolb, Mrs. C. 11. Schwomeyer and Mrs. Joseph Markey. Decorations were in spring colors. Special guests included Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Kemper McComb. Mr.

CAST CHOSEN FOR ALUMNAE PLAY

Norman Green, director, has announced the cast for “Her StepHusband." which will b? presented by the Indiana Gamma Alumnae Club of Pi Beta Phi on March 10 at the Civic theater. The play will be the club's fourth annual dramatic production for the benefit of the building fund of the Butler university chapter. Appearing in the play will be Mr. Green. Mrs. T. Noble Ropkev and Mrs. Lorin Hickman; Misses Gwendolyn Schort. Agnes Bail and Ruth Repschlager; Edward Green. C. C. Robinson and Blayne McCurry. SUNSHINE CLUB TO ATTEND LUNCHEON A luncheon-bridge party will be held by the Children's Sunshine Club of Sunnyside at 2:30 Wednesday at the Sherman Inn. Sherman drive and New York street. Mrs. W. B Peake, chairman, will be assisted bv Mesdames A L. Marshall. E. J. Meunier, J. W Fraim. G. T. Kirby. Frank Bird. Edward Rippberger and Walter Zimmerman. Spring flowers will be used as decorations. Reservations are in charge of the luncheon committee. Elaborate Lounging Lyolene has decided to make an event of going to bed and getting up and just lounging around in general. Her deshabille costumes are of such a nature as not to be ignored. They are made of stiff fabrics in the "other time" manner —faille, taflpta. flowered silks —long and slinky through: the middle and flowing at the heik.

' and Mrs. W. F. Barnhart. Miss Ger- : trude Emerich. Miss Marie Rapp, Miss Cleo Frazier. Mrs. Mary Spiegel and Miss Gertrude Lieber. Mrs. Schwomeyer arranged for 1 the program for the afternoon, which included readings by Miss Scotten; review of the club's history by Miss Edith L. Huggins, a past president; vocal numbers by Mrs. Mildred Moore and a review of "Marie Antoinette" by Mrs. Harriet Mellett. The club was founded Jan. 9. 1904. by eleven graduates of Manual high school, with Miss Beatrice S. Foy, sponsor. Three charter members, still active in the club's work, include Mrs. Williad Boyle. Mrs. Ernest Keller and Miss Hulda S. Hansen. Mrs. David Smith was the first president and Miss Scotten is the present one. The club's honorary membership includes Misses Kate Wentz. Helen Sturm and Mabel West. STATE CAT CLUB CHOOSES OFFICERS New officers of the Indiana Persian Cat Club. Inc., elected recently are Mrs. W. O. Bates, president; G. M. Broo. vice-president; Mrs. E. C. Holland, recording secretary; Mrs. Leroy Brown, corresponding secretary, and Mrs. Earl Durant, treasurer. Members of the board of directors are Mrs. Durant. Mrs. Bro. Mrs. H. L. Carter, Mrs. Una Reeves and Mrs. W. J. Dieter. The club voted at affiliate with the American Cat Association. Pajamas Go Trio Three-piece pajamas are a Lyoj lene 1934 offering and are comprised of trousers, jacket and , blouse. The jackets are really three- ! quarter coats and the effect is something new in the way of silhouette and feeling. FEBRUARY BRIDE Mrs. Jasper Cornelia —Photo by National. Before her marriage Feb. 4, Mrs. Jasper Cornelia was Miss Anna Jardina, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Jardina Jr.

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Two Plays to Be Offered by Church Group Elizabethans of All Souls Unitarian church will present two plays March 2 in the church auditorium under direction of Mrs. William Rolland Allen. In the cast .of Barrie’s “The Old Lady Shows Her Medals" will be Mesdames Lee Woods. C. O. McCormick. Herman Rinne and Guy ; Morrison; Messrs. Clifton Page and James Steel. Appearing in ‘‘The Mother Tongue," by Troy L. Perkins, will be Walter Myers and Everett McCoy. Mrs. Charles Baker is chairman j of the ticket committee and will be assisted by Mesdames Herman Rinne. Charles Herin. Charles Hagedon and Norman Coryell. A social hour and dance will follow the performances. Tibbett to Sing at Murat Under League Auspices Indianapolis League of Women Voters will present Lawrence Tibbett in a concert Sunday, March 25, at the Murat. Mrs. Oscar Baur and Mrs. Fletcher Hodges are co-chairmen of the concert. They will be assisted by Mesdames Thomas D. Sheerin, J. J. Daniels, S. Neal Campbell and Warren K. Mannon. Team captains named include Mesdames Howard Meeker, William Allen Moore. Joseph Stickney. J. A. Goodman. William Snethen. Clar- | ence Merrill. A. W. Nolin. Leonard Ensminger and George M. Bailey. Thimms to Entertain Mr. and Mrs. Ross Thimm. 821 Berkeley road, will entertain with a dinner and bridge party tonight for their son, Ross Thimm Jr. Guests will include Mr. and Mis. Walter Stevens, Mr. and Mrs James Mudd, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Buck. Miss Josephine Kleeberger, James Gray j and George Byfield. Anderson; Carol McKay, Misses Louise Harter, Helen ; Barnes, Harriett Nolan, all of Indi- ■ anapolis.

Berea College Department Head Will Be Guest Speaker

Mrs. Anna Ernberg, director of the fireside industries department of Berea college, Berea, Ky„ will be guest speaker at 8 Tuesday night at the Rauh memorial library. The talk is under auspices of the evening study group of the Indianapolis branch. American Association of University Women, headed by Miss Helen Schuller. Miss Dale Waterbury is program chairman.

SORORITY WILL MARK FOUNDERS’ DAY

Mrs. John Paul Ragsdale, president of the Indianapolis Alumnae Association of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority, has announced committees I for the annual founders’ day luncheon and dance March 10 at the Indianapolis Athletic Club. Mrs. Leon Zerfas is program ! chairman, and Mrs. Charles Van | Tassel, chairman of the luncheon. | will be assisted by Mesdames C. B. Dyer. George Gill. Layman Schell. Arthur Schultz, Charles C. Binkley. Miss Elizabeth Bertermann will arrange decorations. In charge of the dance is Mrs. Emory Baxter, assisted by Mesdames Francis Sinex. Joseph Walker. Frank Levinson, Walter Krull. Harold Kealing and Miss Dorothy Barrett. LO-SIN-LOY CLUB TO HOLD RUSH TEA Rush tea will be held by the Lo-Sin-Loy Club from 3 to 5 tomorrow afternoon at the home of Miss Elizabeth Messick, 18 West Thirtysixth street. Miss Virginia Ittenbach will pour, assisted by Miss Elizabeth Anne Mathews and Miss Mary Dean. Appointments will be carried out in the sorority colors, gold and black. Yellow roses will center the ! tea table. FA TILERS Will BE SORORITY’S GUESTS Annual Dad’s day dinner of the Butler university chapter of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority will be held 1 tonight. Members and their fathers will attend, the Butler-Notre Dame ; game. Miss Denoe Wolfard is chair - 1 man.

Members of the committee will be | hostesses. The talk will be open to i the public. Mrs. Ernberg will give a history of the fireside industries from pioneer days to the present, when hand weaving, woodcraft, wrought iron novelties, dairy products, printing and needlecraft articles are made. Mrs. Ernberg has been named one of the fifty outstanding women social and educational workers in I America by Ida M. Tarbell. She is j an honorary member of the Daugh- I ters of the American Revolution.! During her stay in Indianapolis she i will be the house guest of Miss Waterbury. AUXILIARY MEMBERS TO ATTEND PARTY\ All auxiliary chapters of the Riley Hospital Cheer Guild will attend the annual roundup and guest meeting at 2 Tuesday at the home of Miss Alice VelsTv, 1421 North Delaware street. Eugene Foster will give a talk and exhibition of shawls. Mrs. S. G. Huntington is roundup chairman; Mrs. Charles L. Wiltsie, social committee chairman, and Mrs. Carl Semans. president. A musical program will be pre-1 sented. PLEDGE RITE SET BY ALPHA CHAPTER Alpha chapter. Sigma Tau Delta sorority, will entertain with a bridge party at 8 Monday night at the Spink-Arms with pledge serv-; ices following. Those to be pledged include Misses Leatha Wagner,! Mary Devaney. Marguerite Johnson. Norma Deßruler. Betty Bowlin, i Margaret Johnson, Virginia Masterson and Esther Kruge. Entertains at Dinner Mrs. William Snyder, president of Amantes Matres Club, entertained members recently with a dinnerbridge party at the Spink-Arms. Guests were Mesdames William Snyder. William Jones, James Sullivan. Joe Kress, Charles Lund. Dallas Reed, James Conertv. Leo Schauinger. Charles Hanrahan, James Gearns, Charles Jones and ■ Warren Spaulding, j

Ayres’ Celanese Display to Be Continued BecaLise of Widespread Interest New Material Characterized by High Degree of Suppleness and Unusual Affinity for Special Dyestuffs. BY HELEN LINDSAY ,! T>ITY the little silkworm! After centuries of serving man by splnX ning threads which were woven into gowns, hats and draperies, the worm has been beaten at its own game, the manufacturers of celanese tell us. Celanese is one of the new “man-made” fabrics, which, like lastex, threatens to revolutionize the textile business. Celanese Is the registered trade mark of the synthetic textile fiber, which according to its promoters, is unlike any other created by nature or science. Yet has many characteristics of an animal fiber. It is remarkably supple, be-

cause of the high elasticity of the yarn. Because of its unusual affinity for special dyestuffs, it takes on depth of color, in addition to these qualifications which make it suitable for draperies, it has a natural resistance to moisture and dirt, and because of the weight and suppleness, hangs in deep folds when draped. So important has the new fabric been considered in the drapery world that L. S. Avres has arranged a celanese drapery’ show. Specially planned displays show all of the new developments in interior decoration adapted to the new’ fabric. The show, wffiich was arranged for this week, has created so much interest, that it will be held over for another week. Some of the displays will be permanent in the drapery department. One of the outstanding groups in the show shows glass curtains of shadow-lined ninon. a variation of the celanese fabric. The curtains are quite full and

shirred to a rod. They are weighted at the bottom and are held with tole lily tie backs. Shown against the background of these glass curtains is a chair slip-covered in celanese moire, in copper color, with gray welting. a a a a a b Bedspread Shown in Peaeh and Blue THE neo-classic design, which is one of the best in decorative ideas. Is seen in glass curtains of champagne color, with the design in opaque print. The neo-classic design shows a wreath and star. The curtains made of this fabric are shirred full, and have a fine silk braid trimming along the edge of the hem. They are suitable for bedroom use, and are shown with a wall-paper covered cornice. The familiar blue and peach combination in colors is seen in celanese moire bedspread, which has puffed welting of the peach against the blue. The fullness of the welting gives a flare to the spread flounce. The same effect is seen in the dressing table and chair skirts of the same material, which have wood ball fringe trimming. The curtains suggested for use with this creation are of sheer white ninon, one of the celanese fabrics, and are edged with the wood ball fringe that is used on the dressing table and chair. One of the most striking color combinations in the groupings is that of caster brown and lemon yellow, done in celaneae taffeta. The same colors are seen in skirts and covers for a dressing table and swivel top, low-backed matching chair. The cover of the chair seat is brown, wth scallops coming down over the lemon yellow flounce. The curtains against which this group is seen are of white celanese taffeta, with dark brown cord forming the edge from the top to the point where they are held back with tole feather tie-backs. 808 B B B New Material Used in Upholstering UNUSUAL color combinations are among features of the showing. The J. C. Hirchman Mattress Company has made anew bed upholstered in the new fabric. The beds have box springs and mattress mounted on legs, with upholstered head board. The one made for the celanese show at Ayres shows the headboard upholstered in citron colored celanese taffeta. Shown on the bed is a fitted spread of ivory satin striped taffeta, with citron colored godets topped with large covered buttons. A bolster of the two colors is used. Direct from Paris comes another color combination which is shown in the display. It is quaker gray celanese moire, with mahogany colored new boucle looped fringe used diagonally across the bottom of the drapes, which hang straight beneath a fabric-covered board trimmed with the same fringe. Another new color combinatic n is shown in navy blue drapes, showing the neo-classic design in white, with citron-colored celanese taffeta ruffles around the edges.

Alice in Wonderland’Motif Used for State Sorority Event

An "Alice in Wonderland” theme was used at the annual state luncheon of Alpha Chi Omega sorority, sponsored today at the Indianapolis Athletic Club by the Beta Beta alumnae chapter. Silhouettes of Alice and her companions appeared on tables in the dining room, decorated for a Mad Hatter's tea. More than 300 members were guests. An address of welcome was given by Mrs. George L. Clark, president of Beta Beta chapter. Miss Edith Allen, who impersonated Lewis Carroll's heroine, acted as toastmaster. Responses were given by Mrs. Ralph B. Clark, “It's My Own Invention”; Miss Jean Clapp. De Pauw university, “Pool of Tears"; Miss

Governor to Be Honored Guest at Legion Show

Governor and Mrs. Paul V. McNutt and Adjutant-General Elmer Straub and Mrs. Straub will be honor guests Friday at the American Legion night performance of R. C. Sheriff's “Journey's End," produced by the Irvington playhouse. Miss Muriel Brown is director. Performances w T ill begin at 8:15 on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. In the cast are Norman Greed Edward Green, Neil Firestone, Harold Arnholter. Robert Moffett, Eugene McManamon, Sam Sims, Donald Lafuse, Elwyn Liverette and Dean Farnum. The interior of the playhouse, 33 Layman avenue, will be decorated with flags from every country on legion night. The honor guests will be given an escort. Irvington Post 38. American Legion, will sponsor an exhibit of war relics in connection with the play. Charles Spotts, commander; C. A. Broadhead, and Merrill Woods are in charge. WELFARE CLUB TO GIVE MUSICAL TEA Musical tea will be given by the Welfare Club Saturday afternoon, March 10. at the Tabernacle Presbyterian church. Mrs. Olin Hatton, chairman of the club's ways and means committee, announces the entertainment. Invitation is extended to members of other clubs, and persons interested in the work of the club. The numbers now are caring for the mother of a World war veteran. Silver offering will be taken. Club to Give Dance Dance will be given Sunday night, March 25, at the Kirshbaum Center by the Buddies Club. William Safrin and Alvin Goldsmith are in charge. Music will be provided by the Brown orchestra and Art Rose will be master of ceremonies. Tea Arranged for Club Miss Jean Chapman, 310 East Maple road, will be hostess for a bridge-tea to be given at 2:30 Sunday afternoon for members of the Evadne Club and their guests.

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Mary Counts, Purdue, “In the White Rabbit’s House”; Miss Mildred Blacklidge, national secretary, “Advice from the Caterpillar”; Miss Ruth Ann Squibb, Indiana, “The Looking Glass House”; Mary Helen Karns, Butler, “Garden of Live Flowers”; Mrs. Chalmer Schaffer, Ft. Wayne. “Looking Through the Keyhole”; Mrs. Mark E. Uncapher, province president, “Walking.” Mrs. W. W. Mcßeth, general chairman of the luncheon; Mrs. J. P. Collins, Evanston, 111., editor of The Lyre; Miss Estelle Leonard, Union City, and Miss Scoby Cunningham sat at the speakers’ table. Miss Florence Renn, accompanied by Mrs. Milton Rybolt, led in the singing of sorority songs. Selected groups from the chapters at De Pauw and Purdue universities gave additional entertainment. Among the guests from the active chapters were Miss Betty Gilbert, president, and fifty members from the De Pauw chapter; Miss Esther Hohlt, president, and twenty-five members from the Purdue chapter; Miss Ruth Squibb, president, and seventeen members from the Indiana chapter, and Miss Mozelle Ehnes, president, and twenty-five members from the Butler chapter. Other guests from out-of-town included Mesdames Stanley Green, Ralph Lett, Phil Maxwell, Harry Uhl, Henry Werberr, J. R. Moore, Ula Buck, Donald Bailey, Don Whiteman, R. W. Conder. H. C. Gordon, Don R. Boyd and Fenwick Reed Jr., and Misses Leila Gaddes, Ruth Sparks, Catherine Dolby, Milcent Thacher, Alice Allmaan, Margaret Luke, Charlotte Epple, Charlotte Rapp, Helen Shimp, Myra Montgomery, Laura Howe, Gretchen Kemp, Marjorie O'Dell, Dorothy Armstrong, Rebecca Whittington, Annetta Lowe, Julia Howard, Ruth Miller, Elizabeth French, Frederica Linkmeyer, LaVonne Hutton and Maxine Ward. The state day program will end with a dance tonight at the Indianapolis Athletic Club. Sponsors for the dance are Messrs, and Mesdames C. H. Best. Fermor S. Cannon, Howard Clippinger, S. K. Rulck, S. B Walker, V. A. Trask and Dr. and Mrs. A. A. Thomas. DISCUSSION AND STYLE SHOW SET Mrs. Nell Warren, assisted by Dr. Elsie Stewart and Miss Clara Vincent. will conduct a panel discussion on “Successful Living in a Machine Age” at a meeting of the Indianapolis Business and Professional Women s Club,Monday night at the Woman's Department Club. Mrs Louise Bridges will present a style show, assisted by the following models: Miss Louise Ford, president; Miss Lillian Sims. Miss Grace Beall, Mrs. Camille Fleig and Miss Flora Lyons. Guild Will Meet All-day meeting is scheduled by the St. Margaret's Hospital guild for Tuesday at the home of Mrs. Clara Stutz, 3656 Washington boulevard. Guild to Meet White Cross Guild of the Fiftyfirst Street M. E. church will meet , at 1 Monday at the Methodist hos* pital nurses' home.