Evening Star Newspaper, November 23, 1924, Page 30

The D. . Federation of Wom s will meet tomorrow 11 a.m., at tel Roosevelt. The morning ® mlon will be devoted to the transac- E of importan’ business and lunch- on will be served at 1 pm. The fternoon session will be in char ®f the department of applied eduel tion, Dr. Margaret Huddleson, chalr- an. ®Frederic Willlam Wile, the ewspaper correspondent, will speak n_ “International Relations.” Mrs. gRuby Smith Stahl, chairman of the division of music, has arranged a Sprogram, the soloist being John H. farville, bass soloist at the First “ongregational Church and the @ighth Street Temple. Mrs. VI ginia White Speel, prestdent, wiahes #t announced that all morning s ions of the federation will he opened '{\ the “Salute to the Flag” and {the singing of the federation son “America the RBeautiful” and the afternoon sessions will begin with community singing. Mrs. John D. Sherman, president of the General Federation of Women's Clubs, is anxious to have the club- women of the District spend more time at the General Federation head- quarters, 1724 N street. Mrs. Sher- man, on her return from Colorado, where she had made the trip across the country to vote at the recent clection, in speaking of the relation the District of Columbia Federation bore to the General Federation, said: “You clubwomen of the District of Columbia occupy a distinctive rela tion to ihe Generaj Federation be- cause of the fact that you live in the Capital City of the country and your responeibility to the fcderation movement is a little different from that of the women of other States, and 1 personaily shull depend on vour support and co-eperation as the Tiost immediate members of the fed- eration family.” Mrs. Sherman fur- ther said: “Publicity-—the mother of public opinion. Every one of us is the publicity agent of the club she represents. Then let avery one do her utmost to use this great force under one banner—Batter Hemes— Better Citizenship—Better America.” Mrs. W. H. Howard, chairman of the committee on Bivle study, an- nounced that Kefth's Theater ha been secured for the meetings being arranged for by this committee from December to 20. The meetings will be leld each day from 12:30 to 7 pom. and the speakers will be prominent ministers from different churches, who will speak on “The Life of Christ, Mrs. Charles P. Grandfleld, who has heen compiling a census of the mem- bership of the District Federation, has completed this work and the federation has now an up-to-date card index system of its members. Mrs. W. H. Howard, president of the Sunshine Circle of the ¥lorence Crittenton Board, entertalned the memhbers of the circle November 12, with Mrs. ¥. F. Williamson as- sisting hostess. Much of the time Was spent in sewing for the bassar ¥®hich is to Dbe held at the Hotel Washington. Among the many other activitles that have been engrossing the at- tention of the clubwomen the past Week has been the Instructive Visit- ing Nurses drive, the Red Cross drive and Education week. Tt is becoming quite the fashion for clubwomen to entertaln at the General Federation Tea House, Which has been recently refurnished &nd redecorated. The tea house was formeriy the stables of the late Gen. | Miles and, with makes a most attractive place entertain at afternoon tea, or one can be served with luncheon or din- Rer and spend some time afterward with a soefal game of bridge. its open fireplace, Women's City Club—Miss Mary A. Mason will be hostess at the tea to be giver In the clubhouse this after. noon from 4:30 to 6 o'cloek. Assiat. ing Miss Mason will be Mrs, George W Pastment, Mrs. Jonn L, Nichoils, Miss Catharine P. Me Virginia M. Nichotis. e Thanksglving dance will be give under the auspices of the cntertain, ment committee tomorrow, 8:30 pom. Cards may be obtained at the club- house. The French section will meet = 83, 7 'p.m. The French clase. which 1s instructed by Mme. Marle Bouley Anderson. Is free to elub members, Those interested please communicate ¥ith Miss <H. H. Arnold, chalrman French rection, 22 Jackson place. A Thanksgiving dinner wiil ‘Biven in the clubhouse under auspice, of the entertainment committes, N Yember 27, at €:30 o'clock. Mrs. Ellls 1 be the mpeaker; Mrs, Meredith wil Mary C. D. Johnson will preside. be The Twentieth Cemtury Club.—The Mterature section of the club will meet tomorrow at 8 o'clock p.m., with Miss Charlotte C. Everett, at 1539 Eighteenth street. The program will consist of reviews of new fiction. Mrs. George F. Bowerman is the chairman. The section of archaeology will meet with the chalrman, Mrs. Jose- Phine D. Lowe, at 2622 Woodley . &t 2:46 p.m. The be “Confucianism and Taolsm,” discussed by Mrs. Henry Farquhar, 3 The civic section, under the new leader, Mrs. Robert C.. Howard, held its first me ing of the year on the second Thursday. ' This section, for- merly under the leadership of Mrs. Gllbert Grosvenor, has done much effective work for the welfare of Washington. Engineer Commissioner Bell spoke on the necessity of find- ing some more satisfactory way of disposing of the city's waste. Tho section expressed its inten- tion to uphold the program of wel- fare work as outlined by Mr. Wil- liam Hodson, the expert who has re. ported on this problem in the Dis- trict. About 260 members of the club at- tended the annual reception, given at the Washington Club Monda; Although a luncheon s served each monthly meeting, this is the only purely soclal occasion of the year. The arrangements were in charge of Mrs. John C. Merriam, and were especially beautiful. Mrs. Frederic Farrington, the president, headed the receiving line, Mrs. Joshua Lvans, Jr., and Mrs. Bugene Stevens, vice president, and Nrs. Merriam recelved with her. The officer members of the board of man- agers and chairmen of sections as- sisted in the rooms. Mrs. Wendell P. Stafford, Mrs. Whitman Cross, Mrs. Willlam H. Dall and Mrs. Thom Slawell presided at the tea table. The International Amsociation of Art and Letters held a tea yesterday afternoon in honor of the second bride among the club members, Mrs. Philip Barnard. Mrs. C. Essery Barnard, who is leaving town to spend the Winter in Bermuds, was also present. Her mantle as chairman of the enter- taining committee has fallen upon Mrs. Clara O'B. McCrone, who will 2ulfil] the duties of the office for the season. Wednesday evening the lit- erary salon of the month will be held, when the first Ambassador accredited by Cuba to the United States, Dr. Cosme de la Torriente, and Mme. de la Torriente will be the guests of honor. Dr. Torrfents has made a brilliant record in Cuba as statesman snd au- thor, and, as first president of the As- sembly of the League of Nations, he has an interesting point of view as to the possibilities for usefulness of an international exchange of liters- tures of the world, such as the asso- clation that will entertain him is working for. Music {llustrative of to| will be admitted by showing their cards of the current year. On the re- celving line will be the president, Dr. Clarence J. Owens; the founden, Mrs. Florence Jackson Stoddard; Mmae, M. Mra, J. W. Hoftman and Dr. Henneman is in chai : Irish and Maj. Ferrls will he masters of ceremonies. The evening will be’l the introduction to the Winter work of the association, which will em- phasize the litorary, musical and ar- tistic relations between the Americas. The Spanish evenings at the home of Mrs. Stoddard will push forward | these interests. . D. C. Chapter National American War Mathers held its November busi- ness meeting with a large attendance, Satisfactory reports were read by Mrs. M. C. O'Neill, chairman at St. Eliza- beth's: Mrs. J. Sonnerman, chairman at Walter Reed, and by Mrs. C. E. Wagner, general chalrman of hospit: who an- nounced that & card party and refresh- ments for the hoys at Mount Alte would be given on the openiug of the new home. Othen reports from Mrs. William Shanahan. Mrs. W. Walter, Mrs. E. Lewis and Mrs. L. W. Edmonaton were | also read. The substantial sum realized | from the recent bazaar is due to the ef- [ fective work of Mrs. W. Simmons and { & reward to {he members who had la- { bored so faithfuily during the hot Sum- {mer months and whose interest and | substantial support made it a success. | “The women of the organization tak- 1ing an actlve part in the “forget-me- {not” drive November § were Mrs, Lucy | Cash, Mra. Dorvethea Krams aud Mrs, 1 J. Deedg. | The following resolutiona were pre- |eented by Mrs. E. I. Deeds and unani- mously adopted: Divorce—As citizens of the United States and War Mothers we deplore the | Growth of divorce as destructive of the | home and dangerous to sotlety. Law | and order—We deeply deplore, and we belfeve that ajl worthy citisens deplore, the repeated outbreaks and the sinister machinations against law and order Which have been so prevalent of late throughout the country. Fducation— We reiterate our faith in the principle of the achool eystem. Support of the Constitution—The War Mothers in meet- ing assembled oppose the tendencs to three distinat departments, executive and judiclal New members were proposed and Mrs. Dorethea Krams was admitted to membership. ‘The Collexe Women's Club at its tea tomorrow, 4 to 6 p.m., will have as its speaker Dr. Frank L. Bunker, former executive secretary of the Pan-Pacific Unlon. He will discues conditions in the Far East, from which he has recently returned. Miss Jane Bartlett and the members of eection 13 will be hoktesses at the tea, and Dr. and Mrs. Bunker will be the guests of honor. Mrs. Henry Grattan Doyle and Miss Grace Temple will assist in the dining room. The American Awsociation of Uni- versity Women will hold its first regular meeting of the book review class, which was formed two weeks |ago, at £ p.m. It will be preceded by luncheon at 1 tomorrow for those de- siring {t. This seasion will Include suggestions regarding books as Christmas presents. Mrs. Ernest Smith will preside Mrs. Jullan Dowell will he hostess at the tea Wednesday afternoon at the clubhouse. There will be no | speaker, the tea being a purely soclal funetion. | On Thanksgiving dayv, a special dinner will be attractively served at i the club for members, family groups and parties. .. The second of the series of talks on Latin America, arranged by Dr. Frances G. Davenport, will take place Friday, 8 pan. While these lectures are scheduled for the second and fourth Thursdays in each month, this change was made because Thursday falls on Thanksgiving day. Dr. Dana C, Munro, assistant chief| of the Latin American division of the | Department of State will lecture on | “The Physical Geography and Natural Resources of South America.” Dr. Lols Hayden Meek, educational cretary of the A. A. U. W., outlined a program at the organization meet- ing® Friday for the conferences on the pre-school ohild. Dr. Meek s g speclalist in pre-school education having recently completed her work for the doctorate at Columbia Univer- sity. This meeting was for the purpose of organising experimental parent study groups, which will deal with such matters as health problems, mental hygiene, character problems, etc., of the pre-school ohild, According to the plan pro- posed there will be two meetings in each month, at one of which Dr. Meek will meet with the group. The work which is being done by the as- soclation in the formation of the parent study groups in other cities was dlscussed. There are approxi- mately 60 branches now engaged in this work, some branches having .as many as 8 or 10 parent study groups. | Among the notable women who have been stopping at the club this past week are: Miss E. Bailey of Peterborou; England, who is in America visiting secondary schools; President Cora Helen Coolidge, presi- dent of the Pennsylvania Coliege of Pittsburgh: President Marlon Park, president of Bryn Mawr College and Miss Mary Van Kleeck, who is head of the Department. of Industrial Studies of Russell Sage Foundation in New York. Susan B. Anthony Foundation— Richard Pearson Hobson will speak under the auspices of the foundation on December 6. The Susan B. An- thony Foundation will be at home every Saturday afternoon from 3 to b p.m., &t its headquarters in the new club home of the League of Ameri- can Pen Women, 1709 H street. Various hostesses will preside. The public s invited. { 1ts work. depart from the fundamental framework | of our Government, divided as it 1s into | legislative, 1 The Oultus Olub was entertained Tuesday at the home of Mrs. Charles Demonet, on Cathedral avenue. In the absence of the president, Mrs. Willlam Knowl Cooper presided. Two interesting and instructive pa- pers, one on “The Fan,” read by Mrs. SBamflel Lewls, and the other, on “Arts and (rafts of the Orient’* presented by Mrs. Willlam Mye: ocomprised the program for the aft- ernoon. Two guests made the occa- sion more enjoyable. “ League of American Pen Women.— Mrs. Harriet Hawley Locher, presi- dent of the District organization, is recovering from fliness and her re- turn to active participation in the ‘work of th® league is eagerly await- ed by the members. All branches of activities arc being carried on un- der thelr re ctive chalrmen and the various craft groups report increas- ing interest ab the season progresses. ‘The center of the stage will be held this week by the history and geneal- ogy group, which will be hostess at the tea this afternoon d hold its meeting Wednesday evening. At this afternoon’s affair, which will be given from 4 to 6 o'clock In the new club- house, at 1709 H street, Hefry K. Bush-Brown, trustee of the American Scenic_Association for the Preserva- tion of Historic Spots, will speak of “The Preservation of Historic Spots.” There will also be a musical program. The monthly meeting of the league will be held tomorrow at 8:15 p.m. at the clubhouse. Preceding this the executive board will meet at the same place at 7 and the membership committee at 6:30. . Wednesday eve- ning, with the chairman, Miss Jean Matter by Newspap: and = Maga- zines.” 'There will be a talk by Ml Stephenson, followed by & round ta- ble, in which members of the group will participate. The Child Conservation League of America met Monday at the homie of Mrs. MacKay, 5617 Iilinois avenue. Mrs. Goss, the pregident read a pa- per on “Child Conservation,” with round-table discussion. Mrs, Bald read magasine extracts, which was followed hy regular business, Sub- ject for next meeting Novembper 30, “Does Fear of Punlahment Provent Bad Habits?" The Faculty Circle, a club of women composed of professors’ wives from the University of Maryland reslding in College Park, Riverdale, Berwyn and Iyattsville, was entertained at the home of Dr. Do Voe Meude, in Berwyn, Wednesday. 3 An interesting program, arrange by the hostess, Mrs. Meade, included an address by Brig. Gen. Amos A. Fries and talks by Mrs. Fries and Lucla B. Maxwell. Mrs. A. F. Woods read an original poem. Miss Ken- ros, Indlan soloist, accompanied by Prof. Lewls, contrlbuted the musical numbers. Flovence Crittenton Home.—Prepa- rations for the bassar for the home, to be held at Hotel Washington, will open tomorrow at noon. There will be 'a dance tomorrow evening and card parties on Tuesday afternoon and evening. The Chevy Chase Circle has charge of these features. Mrs. Alexander Wylie, president, with Mrs. Jere Crano in charge of these events, as- siated by Mre. Archie Kidder, Mrs. Clinton Walcott, Mrs, Karl Fenning, Mrs. John Byrme, Mrs. Willlam Pol- lard and Mrs. Eugene MacLachlen. Baby Lovera’ Circles, with Mrs. B. McManus, president of No. 1 Cir- cle; with Mrs. Alvan Cralg in charge of bazaar work from that circle; Mrs. A. H. Coster, president of No. 3 Circle, and Mrs. M. A. English, president of No. 3 Circle, have charge of the live baby show. which will be conducted during the bazaar, also of the booths containing those articles pertaining to_bables. Baby Lovers' Circle No. 2 met Thursday at the home of Mrs. M. O. Cooper, 1747 Irving street, to complets On Friday representatives of the three Baby Lovers' Circles met at the home of Mra. A. B. Mc- Manus in the Columbia apartment to collect and mark the large colloction of baby articles The Wheel Club, with Mrs. M. W. Story president, has charge of the apron booth The Kate Waller Barrett Circle, Mrs. J. B. Grezg Custis president, will take charge of the home booth. Friendship Circle, with Mrs. W. M. { Florence president, has the work of supplying needs of the nursery at t! home. At the hazaar, however, its special booths will be towels and hand-painted china Goodwill Circle, Mra. A. Tew presi- has the utility booth and sale hristmas cards, The Emma Fletcher Cirele, with Mrs. M. A. Anderson president, will have cakes, jellles and bakéd goods. Other circles to have booths are Dahlgren Terrace Club, Mrs. B. J. Duffies, president; Helping Hand Cir- cle, Mrs. R. C. Iless, president; In- gram ‘Memorial Chureh Circle, Mrs. M. A. Barrows, president; Kensing- ton Clrcle, Mrs. Herbert Wright, president; Sunshine Circle, Mrs. W, H. Howard, president, and a new circle which has just been formed, Mrs. Charles R. Shelton, president, will have the flower booth. Mrs. John Boyle, Jr, has charge of the articles made by the girls at the home. The bazaar is given by the board of directors and circles. Mrs. Thomas E. Robertson is president of the board, with Mrs. O. C. Merrill a8 gen- eral chairmap of the bazaar. The vice chalrmen assisting her are Mrs. John Harwood, Mrs. A. B. McManus, Mrs. Robert Rausch, Mrs. Stephen Lyman Tabor, Mrs. Jere Crane and Mrs. A. H. Coster. The Twentieth Century Club and the Susan B. Anthony Foundation are assisting. The debutantes of the Junior League will sell flowers. Ro- land S. Robbins of Keith's Theater has donated 150 tickets for the prizes at the card tables. Crittenton Roar. meeting of the home board of mana- gers, Miss Marshall, superintendent of the Norfolk, Va., Crittenton Home, spoke briefly congratulating the board on the splendid spirit prevail- ing in our local home and also on the co-operation existing ‘between the two homes. Showing the growing in- terest in Crittenton work in our eity, filve new working circles were r ported s organized this Fall. The latest are the Kate Waller Barrett Circle of 20 members, of which Mrs. J. B. Gregg Custis i3 president, and the Emma Robertson Memorial Circle, Mrs. Charles Shelton, president. A pleasing anouncement was that the Twentieth Century Club wil conduct a book booth at the Crittenton bazaar at the Washington Hotel in Thanks- glving week, making a speclalty of children’s books and autographed works. Bables from the home, Castl View, 4769 Conduit road, will be an attraction. At present there are 35 in the home. . ‘There will be a ball in connection with the bazaar on the first night and card parties on the afternoon and evening of the second day. The Park View Woman's Club will give & masquerade dance In Park View School Tuesday night from 8:30 to 12. Candies and other refresh- ments will be on sale, Prizes will be given for the most original costumes. Tickets can now be secured from Mrs. Mary Hutchinson, 3118 Warder street, phone Adams 3786. It is the plan of the dance com- mittee that this shall bs an old-fash. foned community celebration and that many of the residents of this section will come to see the fun, even though they may not care to mask or_dance. Park View Woman's Club is one of the youngest .in the District. Organ- ized In 1923 and admitted to the Dis- trict Federation in 1924, it {s now entering its second year. The meet- ings are held on the first Tuesday of each month in Park View School. The club was organized by Mrs. El- lis Logan and founded by Mrs. Ed- ward T. Perkins who is also its president. Friendship Aid Club met Monday with Mrs. Webster Ruckman, 3414 Mount Pleasant street. Following a short business meeting the president, Mrs. E. D. Ball, turned the meeting over to Mrs. W. W. Gilbert, chairman of the program committes, who had arranged a musical program. Mra. Goldle Hutchins, contralto, sccom- panied at the piano by Mrs, contributed three numbers, “Maiden and Butterfly” and Hands,” and as an_encore Lullaby.’ Miss Winifred on rendered two plano sol and as an enccre “The Music Box. Mrs, Ruth Hansborough Snodgrass, soprano, accompanied by Robert Ruckman at the piano, sang ‘Love' Confession” and “A Memory,” and ag an encore, “Believe Me if 'All Those Endearing Young Charms.” Ref: ments were served by the hostess and her assistants, Mrs. Overstreet, Mrs, Gannett and Mrs. Clift. The mnext meeting of the club will be at Friend- ship House, December 15. o ‘The Guadalupe Club of 1846-8 held its annual business and opening meet- ing November 15 at the Dresden, with Miss Florence H. Butler, hostess. In the absence of the president, Mrs. N. Potts presided. Through Miss Haz zard the club was the recipieng of gavel presented by Mr. Vance, some reliquaries from Senor and Senora Moreno of Mexico, and some manu- soripts by the late Gen. Horatlo Gatés —At the November | Reynolds; recording secretary, M Caroline Jewett Wood; correspend] ocretary, Miss Margaretta Lurei Hazaard; reglstrar, Mrs. Mary Sker- rett Matteson; treasurer, Miss Maud G. Gouverneur; historian, Miss Nannie Eastman. Ellen Spencer Muasey Tent, Daugh- tern of Veterans, at its meeting, Which was presided over by the president, Etoile Albright, after an initiation, was inspected hy Deputy Mrs. E. Holen Temple, who complimented the members upon, their excellent work. ‘The secretary, Misa Guiten, report- ed that there are 112 members en- relled. At this meeting there was an exceptionally good turnout of the members, and there were several vis- itors, as well as a good showing of Grand Army comrades and Sons of Voterans. After the inspection there was a report of the “Veterans' night” meeting, when over 200 were in the hall and listened to & program which had been arranged by Mrs. Temple and a few others, Lincoln Camp. Sons of Veterans, uniting with the Daugh- ters’ in eontertaining. Among those taking part in the program were Mrs. Hermione Sutton, planist; Mys. Kath- erine Austin, soleist; Mra. Cook, Mrs. Fauth, Mrs. Temple, Mrs. Warner, Mrs. North, Mias Hamilten, Mrs. Bradt, Mrs. Cary, Mrs. Barnes, Mesara. O'Connor, Horn, Grinsted, Overacker, Sutter, Johnson, Smith and Wgener, Color Bearer' Percy Parker, Past ‘ommander J. W. Lyons, Comrade Campbell (Uncle Sam) and Misy Anna Hage (Miss U. 8 A). Several members were dressed as Army nurses of 'é1 and a number wore costumes of that period. A huge bunch of red roses was sent hy Mrs. Coolidge grom the White House for ’u.o veterans, over 66 of whem were present. A rising vote of thanks was | &iven for this graclous coyrtesy. Mrs. {Anna Horn and her committee sefyed refreshments at the close of tho pro- gram and a soclal hour followed The Neweomb Clab of Retheadn met recently with Mrs. C. W. Fairbank, Mra. Hane presiding. There was a short business session, during whioh reports were heard from officers and the chairmen of standing committees. Mrs. Keplinger, director -of fine arts, called attentlon to the exhibition of the Washington Water Color Club, now on at the Corcoran Gallery. The director to the county federa- tion gave a brief report of the semi- annual meeting in Rockville on the 7th. Mrs. Owens, ohalyman of the Be- thesda branch of 'the Needlework Guild of America, gave an account of @ meeting with the Brookville branch at Sandy Spring which she attended. The Bethesda branch, which ts one of three in the county, and of only 10 in the State, now has more than 100 members. Mrs. Kohman reported a request from the Social Service League to the eftect that each county elub adopt in its Christmas giving one needy fam- fly, and that representatives from that club take the gifts in person. The plan was accepted enthusiastical- ly and Mrs. Kohman was put in charge. Owing to the continued 1li- ness of the club’s soclal service chair- man, the president appointed Mrs. E. V. Caywood to serve in that capacity pro tem. Mrs. Hane stressed the cry- ing need for 100 per ment membership in_the league. The president called for contribue tions to the club's apportionment to- ward the expenses of the quinquen- nial, which meets in Washington next May. There was immediate response and the treasurer was {nstructed to | forward the amount to Mrs. Charles Munroe, county ohalrman of this work This being a guest day, amongst the visitors present were: Mrs, Swi- gert, director of the Somerset Club; Mra. Carr, president of the Woman's Ciub of Bethesda; Mesdames Barclay, Bennett, Bouvet and others. The club was fortunate In having s speaker Dr. A. S Hull of the maternity and infancy division of the Children's Bureau, Labor Department. Her talk was most illuminating. On request, she also gave a number of facts re- garding the proposed child lsbor amendment, on which there s so much controversy at this time. Exeelsior Literary Ch day at the home of Mrs. ‘The members gave thelr support to the various charitable appeals. also to the Educational week program. The club will take part in the D. C. F. W. C. Art day at the Corcoran Gallery, under the leadership of Mrs. Ellls Logan. The speaker of the afternoon was Charles Moore, who took for his sub- ject “The Poetry of Rudyard Kip- ling.” Mr. Moore gave an insight of Kiplinz’s homes where h a st, then read L'Envo. “Recessional ang poems. Two names were presented for membership. ‘Women's Club of Darnestown.—On Saturday, November 15, the most in- clement day of the season, the Wom- en’s Club of Darnestown met in the new bungalow of Mrs. Arthur Beall. About 52 members were present. in antielpation of the arrival of Mrs. Archibald Small of Silver Spring. president of the County Federation. The meeting was presided over by Mrs. Darby, president of the local club, An instructive program consist- ing of discussions of such subjects as “Personal Recollections of Frances Hodgson Burnett,” “Education of the Present Day,” ‘“Humorous Fiotion” and “Current Events” was rendered. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. James Windson, jr., in the village of Darnestown. ‘The Clever Club met recently at the home of Mrs. Charles Bemls, 1945 Calvert street northwest, and WS called to order by the vice president, Mrs. Vernon Lowry. Later the chair was turned, over to Mrs. C. Owen, the president. The speakers of the evening were Mrs. Vernon Lowry and Mrs. George Gillingham. The Woman'’s Club of Bethesdm— The current topics section will meet Tuesday at the residence of Miss Mona W. Gill at Alta Vista. National neéws will be reviewed by Mrs. Elisha Hanson, State news by Mrs, Wilson Offutt and County affairs will be discussed by Mrs. Walter Perry. Mrs, Willlam Peters will give the book reviews and Mrs. Kimsky-Karsokoff will speak on European affairs. Mrs, Gamble will give an acoount of her tour in BEurope during the past Sum- mer. Miss Catharine Watkins, wu; visor of kindergartens of (:I W:)I:: ington public schools, will be the speaker at the next regular meeting to be held December 9 at the resi- dence of Mrs. Henry D. Kennar, Edgemoor. ‘The Ohio Girls’ Club of W at Its November meeting had a cafoteria supper at the Y. W. C. A., 614 E street northwest, on Novem. ber 19, and spent the balance of the evening socially in the parlors of the association. The program for,the meeting was in charge of Miss Sophie L. Kiel. Several vocal solos were rendered by Miss Margaret E. Morgan and piano solos by Miss McK Games were played and refreshments served. The Ph{l Skeridan W. R. O, met Tuesday evening. The guest of honor was Mrs. Entrikin, department inspector. Department Prestdent l l ;OM!M complimentary mention {rom inapector Entrikin and the viaitors. Miss Bannigan was Initlated into the order. The chairman of the relief committee, Mrs. Gury, reported re- let extended in the form of cloth- ing, medicines, fuel, money, etc. Toward the end of the business session many of the guests made brief addresses, and the evening clonsd with & collation and, soclal hour. The Onl Omega Wratermity held a banquet awd dance at the Columbia Country Club Tuesday. Members: of the fraternity; alumni and George Washington University students were the guests. Including Anna L. Rose, dean of women at the university; Mr. and Mrs. E. Hume Talbert of Chevy Chase and Mr. and Mrs. G. Hull White were guesta of honor. Alabracadsbra Club.—A bi-monthiy meeting was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs, O. H. Hillman, 1514 Varnum street, Wednesday evening. “Building the Ui States Nation from 1798 to 1808” furnished the tople for roll call responses. Ernest A. Perham gave the paper of the evening, presenting the beauty and primitive life he Monongahela country in the Alleghanies. The pur- poge of the paper was to campalgn for the preservation of this section as_a national forest. Dr. Jann McKee read two amusing poem The music was a series of familiar songs, including “Old Oaken Bucket,’ etc. RECORD OF DRY AGENTS. | ports General prohibition agents through- | out the country made 3,355 Investiga- tions during tha month of October, it | wi annoynced last night by the pro- hibition unit, of which 1,432 involved | permit cases, resulting in 98 revoca- | tlons, 44 disapprovals, and 105 appro- | val Selzures during the month !neluded | 259 distillerles, 298 stills, 200 still worms, 3,301 fermenters, 314 automo- biles 4 boats and launches, 710,442 gallons of spirits and malt liquors and | 309,078 gallons of mash and pomnace. | tion chapter, Victory Chapter will hold its annuas Christmas sale on the afternoon and evening of Degember 4 at the Women's City Club. At this sale silver articles, deslgned and made by the Navajo Indlans of New Mexlio, will ‘be on exhibition, at moderate prices. The articles were made es- pecially for this sale by a group of Navajos, whose silverwork was award- ed first_prize at the recent fiesta at Santa Fe, and at the annual inger- tribal ceremonial at Gallup. This ©ol- lection was secured by Mrs. W. W. Husband, and Includes bracelets, rings, ete. In addition to the silver, there will Le a sale of fancy and useful ar- ticles, home-cooked food and candy, also a mystery table. The list of chalrmen of the different tables follows: Fancy, Mrs. C. W. Floyd and Mrs. J. L. Owens; fyod, Mrs. ¥. B. Littell and Mrs. M. Sheridan; handkerchiefs, Mrs. A. W. Tuck and Mrs. Joseph Stewart; candy, Mrs. David Caldwell and Miss Mary C. Caldwell; mystery, Mrs. ¥. R. Sale and Mrs. J. N. Baker, and silhouette, Mrs. T. M. Roberts. Mary Washington Chapter held its November meeting at the Washing- ton Club, the regent, Miss Aline Sol- omons, preeiding. The treasurer, Mrs, Frederick 'T. F. Johnson, reported the amount requested had been sent to the State treasurer, for the klis Is- ’ {1and fund, and the usual annual con- tribution to the Mary Washington Hospital at Fredericksburg, Re- were given by ehairmen the various committees and a dona- was made to Kenmore. An ad- dress was made by William Knowles Cooper uppropriate to Armistice day. Miss Helen Harper sang, accompanied by Miss Margaret Grant; un address was also made by Mre, W.' W. Husband, who spoke of Americanization work, as #he is chairman of that committes in the District, At the meeting December 9 a benefit lecture will be given by Miss Junet Richards, historian of the the amount realized to go (The Original to the ‘patriotic work and fund of the chapter, library Keyntone Chapter held its Novem- ber meeting at the home of the re- cording secvetary, Mrx. WFrederick Reynolds. The members who attended State ecommittec mectipgs guve re- ports. There ‘was u talk about the work being done at Ellis Ixlang and the chapter decided to prepare a hox and send it to Ellis Island. The topic of the day was fuleresting current cial hour was cnjoyed hter voted the next meeting pe held In’ the evening at the residence of the vice regent, Mrs. Harry J. Green. The Descendnnts of 76 Chapter gave a successful benefit dinner Sat- urday at the houe of Mrx. T. J. Holz- 5 E nth street. The pro ceeds will be used for patriotic poses. Continental Chapter met Monday evening at the home of Mrs. John Doyle Carmody. The hostess was as- sisted by Mrs. Sarah Coleman, Mrs. Marietta Comley and Mrs. Howard Middleton. The chapter will provide for the education of a pupil at the . A. R. School at Tamassee. Miss Fannle Fisher read a paper on Ken- more, the restofed home of Betty | Washington, at Fredericksburg, Va. | Mrs. 3. C. | announced that pur- | Pritchard of Manor House | urer, Mrs. Ciroline ¥.” KirKk, street. The regeRt, firs. A. Hansmauon, presid, Reports from chairmen commitiees wera fofd with much p the pledge made to- ward the Monticello fund has been com pleted. i Appropriations 2013 G 4 °. of variou: and it wa were mado toward the “Ifamigrants Manual” Eilis Ts- land, the library and Friendship Tlouse. The election of delegate and alternates 1o the next Continental Congress resulted as follows: Mrw. Fredorick Knoop;, delegate; Miss Helen M. Hall, first alterndte; -Mres. Frank -B. Whitaker, second alter- nate; Mrs. S. L. Woodbridge, third alternate; Mre. Carolina F. Kirk, fourth alternate, and Mrs. William D. Baker, fifth alternate. ¢ The corresponding secratary was instructed 1o send a letter of sym- pathy to the chaplain, Mrs. *Ham- mond, whose mother is serlously i1, | and @lso to our registrar, Mre. Phil- lips, who has been i1l for several monthe. The chapter had as the guest of the evening Miss Margaret Hanna, who gave a travel talk on South America. Miss Hanna ha traveled extensively in that countrs and gave an interesting sccount the country and its edugational ad- vantages. She spoke cspecially of the women, and said an organization such as the D. A. R. would be a rea] Lenefit to the conntry. Many personal experiences gave a tinge of humor to her visit A social hour Thanksglving o the beauty of the I was enjoved a er added much ta | Chapter spoke and Mrs. Laurence | Quirello of the C. A. R. told of th fwork of that organization. M | Brockway gave a solo. of | i The Ca {was ente | Fairtax Molly Pitcher ained by Mrs. at the November !Mrs. G. Wallace W. Hanger, regent (presided. Reports were given b | chatrmen of various committees. Mrs. |Walker, & guest of the afternoon, {told about D. A. R. work in West | Virginia. Mrs. McGrath, historfan of |the chapter, read a paper on “The Declaration of Independence.” Chapter harles W, meeting. | Monticello Chapter met Tuesday evening at the residence of the treds- | Capitol Chapter held meeting at the home tary, M. F. Govern Hote Knapy N MK were | Mrs. M. D Hazen. vice regent, pre ided. After reports were given b | the various officers a committee v appointed te arrange for a rummage sale. Other plans were discussed for raising funds to aid the many calls for patriotic work. - Mrs, M. B. Ranck read w historical paper on the origin of Thanksgiving. Mlss Isabel Good- hue of the Florida Audubon Soctety | entertained with some excellent i | (Continued on Page $1.) its of MeCarthy, Miss Dickinson and Mi ting hostesses. M 1t Miss Hardy The Most Successful Xmas Club ir. Our Histoi'y YOU Should Join Arthur Jordan’s, ristmas Piano Club Xmas Club) Open Evenings Until IMMEDIATE DELIVERY on THIS BEAUTIFUL NEW PLAYER With its rich mahogany case and latest exptession devices will add untold joy . and happiness to your home. Just think of the fun you can have with the entire family gathcred around this dandy player singing the songs you love best or dancing to the latest fox trots and waltzes. You will not miss the easy Two-dollar Club terms. Call and investigate immediately! 4 Elizaboth Shaw and the followies| members of her staft were present: Gussie Palmer, Mary M. North, Mrs Dorsey, Miss Hamilton and Mrs. Gury. Many guests ftom other corps and a number of Clvil War veterans attended. .In the absence respective officers, Alberta rved as chaplain, Mrs. nior vice president, Mrs. Kelstrum as junior vice. president, Mrs. Mabel Stewart as musiclan, gnd pe Nights PIANO G Street COMPANY Corner 13th Open Nights Spanish and especially South Ameri- can them: '|P“ be rendered. The ' Stephenson, presiding, the history new elubrooms, at 1607 I street, will and genealogy group will take up be the meeting place and members for discussion the “Use of Historical > ! Mrs. Hickman as color bearer No. 2. Home of the Chickering Piano ‘This was the evening of official in- 3 spection apd all the floor work of the Cflm,"’.l gone through with and " . Gibgon. The officers of the club are. P vice presidents, Mrs. H. M. Oliphant, Miss Mary ¥’ .