Evening Star Newspaper, September 27, 1925, Page 20

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News of CONDUCTED BY N, Women's City Club.—A program of Varled acuvities will shortly be an- nounced for the month of October. The Synday teas will start October 4 with the junior section as hostesses. Ti® forum luncheons, with Mrs. Brad Ry in charge, promise to be of un- usual interest. The drama =ection ®nd the French section are already enrolling members. The Twentieth Century Club will hold the first meeting of the season October 8 at 11 am The various gections will announce their plans for the coming month, and the regular sctivities of the club will be inaugu ruted. The program will be of sp cial and timely interest. Dr. Henry Clay McComas, Princeton. eminent professor- of pevehology, will address the club on “The Younger Set as a Scientist Sees It.” The Writers’ League of Washington held its last meeting at its Summer Quarters, ti Mount Pleasant Libra Septembeg 15. Hereafter the league: meetiygs will be held at Thompson ol. Those in attendance were M Irish, president; Miss Marie L. Dallas, vice president; Mrs. D. W Thayer, secretary; Mrs. Jane G. Lov: Jean Monk, Miss Lilllan Graves, Mis W. H. Hamilton, Miss Katherine Miss Raphella Schwarz, Fe. hwarz, P. F. Mackey, Miss Emelda Deshales, B. F. Miss Jasaphine McLean. Among the visitors was Miss Laura M. Bartholo- maeus, president of the Writers’ Craft, & literary organization of the city. Experiences with publishers were related by Mr. Mackey, Miss Hopson, Miss Peck and Miss Love. It was nlso announced that Miss Marie L Dalias, the vice president, was a win ner in the limerick contest conducted by one of the daily papers of the cit The program consisted of an es: ¢ Jean Monk, entitled “Beyond"; ald, a short sto Love, “Locker Num- r and a published story, “Clipped Wings,” read by Miss Kath- erine Hopson, which she had formerly &old to a magazine. Home Economics Association.—At the annual meeting held in June the following officers were elected: Presi- dent, Miss Emaline S. Whitcomb, spe. cialist in home economics, United States Bureau of Education; vice pres- ident, Mrs. R. W. Leukel; treasurer, Miss Lucy M. Alexander, Home Economies, United States De- Fernald and | Bureau_of | the Clubs ANNIE LANCASTER. Miss C. Rowena Schmidt, Bureau of for home economics; member at large, Home Economics, United States De’ partment of Agriculture. The following committee chairmen have been announced: Membership, Miss Edith C. Salisbury; hostess, Miss Emma S. Jacobs and Miss Ida O'Neal; publicity, Miss Julla D. Connor; pro gram of work, Miss Margaret R. Guest: Journal Club, Miss Adelalde S. { Baylor; arrangements and entertain- | ments,” Miss Edith Allen; historian, Miss Marian White. | The home makers' section for the | coming year will be headed by Mrs, | Paul E. Howe. The formation of a | food and nutrition section decided upon, and Miss Clyde B. Schumann | appointed to head that section. tgoms County Federation of Women's Clubs.—At an official board meeting recy v calied by the presi- dent, Mrs. Archibald Small, the twe new members of the board, Mis. ge Mikkelson of Chevy Chase, Md., corresponding secretary, and Mrs. George W. Young, auditor, were welcomed. An informal called meeting of the | directors from ious clubs was held September 15 at the home of Mrs. Joseph T. Moore and Miss Moore, treasurer, at Sandy Spring, all but two clubs being represented. A free discusdion of vital club mat- s elucidated the m interests the ration is engaged in. No formal meeting of the season will be held at the home of Mrs. Azro J. Cory, Takoma Park, Wednseday at 10:30 a.m., with the following members as hostesses: Mrs. Mrs. F. W. Pearce, Mrs. : . Mrs. E. C. Shade, Mrs. . Skeels and Mr . B, Smit Such topics as the new budget, educa. tional matters, the Rockville fair and the semi-annual meeting will be con- sidered. Federation of Republican Women of Montgomery County, Md.—Much ap- plause greeted the appearance of Rep resentative Frederick N. Zihlman at opening | Tuesday at the residence of the presi- | dent, Mrs. John A. Holmes, at Mont- 1 re All present were given oppor- { tunity to meet Mr. Zihiman at the tea, which followed the business session | Mrs. Holmes made a spirited appeal | to the members to urge all Republican newcomers to declare their intention to become citizens of the State béfore the meeting of the executive board | become citizens of the State, they will be debarred from veting in 1926, when there will be important elections for natfonal, State, county and municipal offices. Many Republicans Who have lived In the State many years have not made the necessary declaration. Prompt action is necessary. Plans were made to hold the quar- terly meeting October 14 In the north- ern sectlon of the county. Several prominent speakers will be invited to attend, and a general invitation Is ex- tended to all Republicans to be pres. ent. Mrs. Elden J. Hartshorn was ap- pointed to draw up several important resolutions to be acted upon at the meeting In October. The question of indorsing a candl- date for governor will be settled at a later meeting. Several prominent candidates were mentloned. The committee to secure data on the publication of a quarterly news- paper. for the organization is Miss Elizabeth Reiss of Washington Grove, chairman; also Mrs. Hewitt G. Robin- son, Mrs. Elisha Hanson and Mrs. Enoch G. Johnson. Chapter B, P. ivities Tuesd: 0. resumed its ac- Following the busi- esses were Mrs. R, Y. Barkly, Mrs. M. 11. Fohrmah and Mrs. J. B. Morgan. Williami B. Cushing Auxiliary, No. 4, met Friday night at Pythian Tem- ple, Miss Helen F. Downing in the chair. After a short business session. the meeting closed to tender a fare- well surprise party to Mrs. Anna J. Kirkley, who is about to take up her residence in Jacksonville, Fla. Mrs. Kirkley has been a faithful worker along patriotic lines. She is the daughter of a Union veteran, also had three sons serving in the World War. For many years she has been an active member of Cushing Auxil- fary, having held the offices of dlyision resident, division secretary and thres erms as auxiliary secretary. Her services will be greatly missed. A leather pocketbook was given her by Miss Downing, Mrs. Elizabeth H. R. Davis making the presentation ad- dress. There was a large atteridance of auxiliary members to bid Mrs. Kirkley farewell and godspeed. Many sons of Cushing Camp participated in the party. Florence Crittenton Baby Lovers' Circle, No. 1, started Its actlvities for the Fall and Winter Thursday with a luncheon at the home of Mrs. Robert Martin, 14 Oak place, Bethesda, Md. At the business meeting which fol- lowed plans for the Florence Critten- ton bazaar to be held at Wardman Park Hotel November 17 and 18 were Mrs. Nathan Healey, Mrs. Irwin Pridgeon and Mra. S8amuel 8. Coggins. The publicity committes, Mrs. H. C. Bimp#oh and Mrs. Frederick G. Umhau, were authorized to a proper hook to contain all public: tions, ete., referring to Crittenton work in which Baby Lovers' Circle, No. 1, has taken part. This book is to be kept as a history of the circle. It was resolved that this circle fur- nish a room in the new Dorothy Snow Hospltal to cost $200, to be known as the Baby Lovers' Clrcle, No. 1, Plans for lunch to bs taken to the home October 2, which s the rally day of all Crittenton Circles, were made. At the close of the meéting Mrs. Steven L. Tabor, finance committee, spoke to the circle of the financial status of the hospital, the plans for the bazaar, as well ag all future plans of Crittenton work. Mrs. A. B. McManus, president, wag in the chair. Mrs. John Beha acted in the absence of the secretdry, Mrs. A. M. Jones. The meeting adjourned to meet Oc- tober 22 with Mrs. McConnell, 1921 First street northeast. The committee on baby clothes for the bazaar will meet Wednesday at -|the home of Mrs. A. B. McManus. The committee on bags will meet with the chairman, Mrs. H. C. Simp- son, Tuesday, and the committee on children’s handkerchiefs will meet with Mrs. Beha, chairman, Tuesday. The following were present: Mrs. A. B. BcManus, Mrs. Gardner Smith Mrs. W. H. Hessick, Mrs. 8. F. Greg- Jow, Mrs. A. L. Craig, Mrs. John Beha, Mrs. Alpert Eccard, Mrs. D. L. Nun- nally, Mrs. C. McConnell, Mrs. H. C. Simpson, Mrs. C. W. Seibel, Mrs. R. Martin, Mrs. Frederick G. Umhau. Mrs.” E. M. Kookagey and Mrs. Steven L. Tabor were guests. The Ingram Crittenton Circle met Wednesday at the home of Mrs. Lioyd White, 1485 Irving street north- east. Plans were made for Fall and Wintér work. The circle voted $200 to furnish a ward at the new hospital bullding under construction at the Flm;ence Crittenton Home on Conduit road. Arrangements were completed by Mrs. Watt, chairman of the home baking booth at the annual bazaar, for supplies and helpers at this event. Mrs. Ranch and Mrs. Hart, mem- bers of sister circles, were honor guests. Luncheon preceded the busi- ness meeting as usual. The August meeting was held at Berwyn, Md., with Mrs. Rannle Heuper. Mrs. Middleton was guest of the circle. A plenie lunch was enjoyed. chairman of the | Lea: 11 th street luulhrlx This was the first meeting of t utumn, Many were present, and the cause of emperance was strongly stressed. ofe work and better work for the year was the slogan of the president, Mrs. M. H. Sattas. Plans for future successes were discussed. Charts were distributed for local sections and speakers were promised for talks con- cerning thess charts. Ministers of the varlous churches and church or- ganizations will be invited to help fur- ther this work. Mrs. Fish, aged hostess, spoke of her life work for temperance and of- fered prayer. Her granddaughter is the president of the Houthwest Y. Minutes of the Bummer outing to the home of Mrs. Laura er, n, Va., were read by Miss Whalay, secretary. Miss Whaley also called attentlon to the convocation to held at Purceliville, Va., Septernber 2 and 30. The members of the union were cordlally invited to attend. rs. Wagner spoke touchingly of ently departed members, Inciuding iss Fridley, Mrs. Alllson and others. Flowers had been ment to sick mem: bers and to the hospitals. A visiting committee to visit the slck was named. Mrs. Peed reported the distribution of temperance. literature, and Mra. Sattas also took part in this work. A discussion for the Winter's work ensued and many suggestions were of- fered. The next meeting will probably be hold at the residence of Mrs. Harry r. he meeting adjourned and a soclal hour ensued. Refreshments were served. All were {mpressed with the devotion and spirituality of the aged hostess, who sald she had reached her 82d year, and all wished her happiness m the eventide of life. The Eckington Women's Christlan Temperance Union held its annual meeting at the home of Mrs. W, J. Peters, 8400 Macomb street, Président Mrs. Alvin Day presiding. The meet- ink was opéned with Scripture read- ing and prayer by Mrs. Flora Rheel- Ing; the treasurer, Mrs. Wrightsman, read a report which showed active work done by her. Mrs, Boardman reported slx hew subscribers to the Union Signal, which were sent by the Eckington Women's Christian Tem- perance Unlon to teachers. Mrs. Day spoke of worthy work being doné by the colored unlons through a child center, and §2 were voted to aid in this cause. Mra. Burkitt, director of Americanization work, spoke of re liglous study among Chinese young men. Mrs. Matheus reported on meet. ings held under her directlon at Cen- { christening of the new name given to |} tral Union. Mission. One was presented by Mrs. Peters. The routine of businéss was followed by election of officers for the ensuing year. Mrs. Pollock presided over the lection and Mrs. Ohlander and Mrs. iller served as tellers. Mrs. Day was unanimously re-elected president, Mra. Peters vice president, Mrs. Hadley second vice president; corresponding secretary, Mrs. Mathews; recording gecretary, Mrs. Arden; treasurer, Mrs. Wrightsman. Miss Ellsabeth Clary and Miss Irma Mathews entertained With music and recitations. Assist. ant hostesses to Mrs. Peters were Mrs. heeling, Mrs. Alden and Mrs. Math- ews. Mrs. Ellen Spencer Mussey Tent, No. 1, Daugliters of Union Veteranis | of the Civil War, met Monday. The, president, Anna Hage, presided; Mrs. | K. Rahn'and Mrs. Quackenbush sub- | stituting for absent officers. Miss | Nannfe E. Pearson was initiated into | the order. Three new applications | were read. Mrs, A. Brown, a| /daughter” ffom Bath, N. Y., wab a visitor. Silent prayer was held for Mrs. Bhirley and Mfs. Goodacré and for John W. Reynolds and Mr. Dough- erty, who were called the past week to anawer the last roll call. Mrs. K. Rahn read her répoft is |{ delegate to the G. A. R. encampment at Grahd Rapids, Mich., receiving a vote of appreclation from the entire mémbership. Mrs. Mary North gave a few words in explanation of a song she had composed in honor of the tent, which was sung by Mrs. MaCar- tee and Mrs. Bassett; accompenist, Mrs. Sutton, and won cordial com: mendation. Mrs. J. Hamilton gave an enjoyable story of the acceptunce and unique the tent by the.G. A. R., at its en- campment, ““The Daughters of Unfon Veterans of the Civil Wer,” which was cleverly staged August 80 on the floor of the natlonal conventlon. The remarks ot Mrs. K. Guiton and Mrs. SButton were well received. The usual exerclses closed the meeting. metican Association of Unlversity ‘omén has completed its program for October and will open an active sea- #0n with a tea October 5 for the ladies of the Intérparliamentary Union. Dr. Mina Kerr, who has resigned from her office of natlonal executive secretary of the association to become dean at the Florida State College for Women, has been succeeded by Miss Eleanor Boswell, B.A., Bryn Mawr and M.A. University of London. Miss " (Continued on Page Twenty-Five,) ¥ Apartment Seekers Are You Moving October 17 Solution: The Montello 1901 Columbia Road Shawmut 2200 19th N.W. Woburn 1910 Kalorama Road Knowlton 2227 20th N.W. Features: Rent direct from owner. Moderate rentals Large, bright, airy rooms Walls thoroughly seasoned. Exceptional porches. Roof gardens. ‘Convenient neighborhood. Settled, refined tenants. Courteous, well trained serv- ants. Switchboard (24 hours). and To say, “YES, I LIVE THERE,” means something worth while Ask for Mrs. Bradford Resident Manager elevators e i _athe il __sile L _Callie 2 " APARTMENTS CHATEAU THIERRY S St. at Twentieth Apartments of 1 to 3 Rooms With Bath Walls Paneled and Papered Elevator and Switchboard Service Representative on Premises THOMAS J. FISHER & CO., Inc. 738 15th St.—Main 6830 The Southwest Women's Christian Temperance Union met Monday eve- ning at the home of Mrs. M. B. F\i partment of Agriculture; secretary, Miss Mary Tate, teacher; councilor, Miss Edith M. Thomas, Federal agent the proper authorities before Novem- ber 1. Unless newcomers formally make a statement that they intend to discussed. The following candidates were taken into the circle as active members: The Fair ) L. S. Plaut & Co. Chicago Newark ZiePALAIS ROYAL Quality Merchandise Kresge Department Stores 65c Wall Duster Sale Price, 59c Made of heavy yarn, chemically treated. Long handle. Courteous Service Only Three Days More of Our September Sale of China, Lamps and Housewares A Sale of Reading and Bridge Lamps Complete with hand-painted z [ glace Shade. T Sale Price, 65c A-plece sets, Japanned finish, with Moorish de- sign. G $1.50 Galvanized Rubbish Burner Sale Price, $1.19 $3.50 Electric Iron Sale Price, $2.39 6-pound household size. Nicke] plated $1.75 Folding Clothes Rack Sale Price, $1.39 Has 40 feet of dry- ing space and folds up with one single Hartz Mountain Male Canaries Sale Price, $5.95 Sweet singing song- Saving of $1.69 Cylinder Bread Box Sale Price, $1.19 White japanned fin- ish. Complete with 2 shelves $1.39 Parlor Broom Sale Price, 95¢ Made of selected corn; 5 rows of stitch- ing. We Must Dispose of Every Used, Reconditioned and Rebuilt Upright, Player and Grand PIANO We are going to move to our new warerooms, at 1340 G St,, and we must dispose of every $18 Westinghouse Waffle Iron Sale Price, $13.95 Nickel-plated finish, fully guaranteed. $1.25 Electric Table Stove Sale Price, 85c ‘Wil boil, fry; nunr\ued ele- ment; complete with , long cord and plug. | Tllustrated is one of a group; can be had in a va- riety of designs, polychrome finish, toned in antique gold; pretty 12- inch deep cone- shaped Shades in a vatiety of paint- ed designs. $1.50 Percolator Sale Price, $1.19 Made of heavy alumi- nur, plain style; 4-cup capacity. $1.19 Qarbage Pail Sale Price, 89c Heavily galvanized; lock-lid cov gated style pacity. 10¢ Roll Toilet Paper, Sale Price, 6 for 49c Good quality tissue: 1,000 sheets to the roil. $2.39 Stepladder Sale Price, $1.69 Fully rodded, 4-foot sizé; complete with pall attachment. Junior Lamp Complete with glace Shade and pull cords. $295 Ash Sifter Sale Price, $2.59 Rotary style; heavily galvanized. Will fit average size esh can. $1.69 Bird Cage Stand Sale Price, $1.19 Fanc: stand, height; L Ulustrated. $1.50 Sefving Tray Sale Price, $1.19 Nickel-plated frame, with Bird of Paradise decoration; In assorted colors, size 12x18 $1.28 Combinette Sale Price, 95¢ Heéavy gray enamel, completé with enamel cover and bail “handle. wrought-iron inches in style, as $1.19 Mop Sale Price, 89¢c Mother Goose Self- wringlng Mop, very easy to operate. $5.10 Old English Waxing Outfit Sale Price, $2.95 1 Waxer, 1 Can of Paste and 1 Can of Liquld Wax. $1.50 Double Boiler Sale Price, 79¢ maybehad n‘:fi.‘é’ n&'fi' “:‘fi inava- capaelty. B E o riety of shapes ttractive snd de- signs, ex- deslen quisite beautifully Batde hand fin- painted ished in d e cora- kold poly- tions, € o mplete chrome et- fects. $1.25 Bread Box Sale Price, 98¢ White ned, roll- top Bread Box, sten- ciled in gold letters. used insttument. Every Piano Listed Is an Unusual Value LIST OF SECOND-HAND PIANOS piarer. 220 |trricar 100 | §5E 3250 | STEFE. S850° DAVIES in | ESTEY S1EQ0 UPRIGHT GRAND ..... 4“ $150 A5 SESG50 AT TS | MILE S8 (e < 5300 CHICRERINGS ] ©) | STIEFF PLAYER ... $7()( | HNE SIMPSON 5160 TERMS C;:‘ Bfonvment Terms gfif&]‘n 1108 F St. N.W. Washington, D. C. You may send mé more information regarding your Removal Clearance. $10.95 Outside Clothes Dryer Sale Price, $7.95 Has green painted posts, varnished arms, maniila _clothes line, 110 feet of drying space. for the Price! : UPRIGHT . e ShRge S100 | BB S100 | %350 | B MILLER UPRIGHT . . PLAYER wpivier CHAS. M. STIEFF, . | $3.48 Rid-Jid Ironing Board Sale Price, $2.95 Very sturdy, will not wiggle, wobble or Jiggle. with pull cords. NRINS 1 cdoenccioctinietistosstbes $1.39 Percolator Sale Price, ¢ Made of hei¥¥ alu: num, colonial style cup caphelty, Sale Price, 2 tor 69¢ Made of Beavy metal, corrugate style. Choice of beveral col- ofs,

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