Evening Star Newspaper, October 25, 1925, Page 34

NEWS OF THE CLUBS CONDUCTED BY NANNIE LANCASTER. The Soroptimist Club met at lunch- eon Wednesday noon at the La Fay- ette Hotel, with Miss Agnes Winn, president, in the chair. § An account of the installation ban- quet of the Seattle club was given by Miss Winn, Miss Eleanor Boswell, executive secretary of the American Associ- ation of University Women, was the guest of honor and principal speaker. She told briefly of the activities of her association stressing particu- larly its work along international lines. ~ She also gave an account of her experiences GES WINN. in London while o0 AGNFS WINN, she was a student at the London Uni- versity. ~Greetings from the Pacific Coast_were brought to the club by Mrs. Blanche O. Edgar of the Sacra- mento Soroptimist Club. Mrs. Edgar spoke briefly on the activities of the Callfornia organizations. In place of the regular luncheon next Wednesday there will be a Halloween party in the evening at the Marjorie Webster School. The annual election of the club will take place on November 11 and the following have been asked to serve as member: of the nominating committe: Palkin, chairman: Ella Davis Levis and Clara U. Little. The annual ban- Quet for the installation of officers will e held carly in December. The ban. wet committee consists of Marie wyer, chairman; Ethel Pollard, Yariorle Webster, Ada Kleln Peter, ra Palkin, Mary Lewis, Jane Ryan, Eva Turner and Rachel Coffin. The District of Columbia Federati of Women'’s Clubs will meet tomorrow, 11 a.m., at the Roosevelt Hotel. The program will Include important busi- ness detail for the morning session The afternoon will be devoted to a ‘'get together” reunion, when plans and programs for the year will be dis. cussed and certain changes in depart- ments be considered. The president, Mrs. Virginia White Speel, will pre- side. All members of federated organ- izations will be welcome. Club presi- dents of the federation are especially urged to attend. Women’s City Club.—~The book re- ¥iaw section will meet tomorrow at 8 Pm. Mrs. Ellis Meredith will review the book “One Ii.creasing Purpose.” Mrs. Mary McVloskey is chairman of the section. The current events section, Mrs. Willlam E. Chamberlin, chairman, will hold its organization meeting Thursday at 4:45 p.m. On Saturday a. s p.m. the junior section, Miss Grace McVey, chairman, will be hostesses at the Halloween ovstume dance. The free and easy auction and ench sections meet each Tuesday evening. Gideon A. Lyon, associate editor of The Evening Star, will address the current events section October 445 p.m. Twentieth Century Club—The lit &ture section will meet tomorrow, § p.m., with the leader, Mrs. Bower- man, 2852 Ontario road. The pro- gram, in charge of Mrs. Crandall, will be on the subject “With the Critics.” Both American and British critics will be discussed. The archeological section will meet Tuesday at 2:45 p.m. with Mrs. Lowe at 2622 Woodley place. All members will be expected to give archeological notes acquired during the Summer. The nature section will meet at Du- pont Circle Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. for a trip to Cabin John and vicinity. The Association of University Women will have as the guest of honor at a tea to be given tomorrow afternoon Walter Pritchard Eaton, dramatic critic and author, who will speak on old English comedies of manners, with spacial reference to the “School for Scandal.” This tea will take the place of the musical tea announced for Monday, h k been post- poned until alterations now made in the lounge are completed. Commissioner Frederick E. Fen- ning will be the guest in whose honor the club is giving a dinner Thurs evening at 6:30, and will give an a dress of which the subject will be “Two Decades Karl Fenning will be hostess. Reservations for the dinner should be made at the club on or before Wednesday. Mrs. Monahan and Mrs. Staples, who organized a series of dances at the club last season, ave in charge of the Halloween dance which will be glven at the club Saturday night. ‘Those intending to come to the dance should sign up at the club not later than Wednesday. being The Susan B. Anthony Foundation will meet Tuesd: 8 p.m., in the ball. room of the Shoreham Hotel. Mrs. William B. Chamberlin will preside in the absence of Mrs. Anna E. Hend- ley, president of the foundation. Mrs. J. R. Frizzell, chairman of the de- partment for better homes of the District federation, will give a talk on “American Homes.” Miss Marga- ret O'Brien will direct a musical pro- gram. The annual election of officers ;vul be held at the Shoreham Novem- er 7, District of Columbia League Ameri- can Pen Women—Following the pro- &ram arranged by the National League at the Shoreham October 17, at which representatives of some of the leading publishing houses reviewed books writ- ten by League American Pen Women members, the District of Columbia branch gave a book review luncheon last week, which was attended by 40 or more members and guests. Books were reviewed by Mrs. Pauline G. Swalm, Mrs. Clarence M. Busch_and Mrs. William Atherton DuPuy. Mrs. Kent, a guest from China, gave a talk on women's clubs of that coun- try. Mrs. Milton Reed presided. There was something worth while going on at the clubhouse practically every evening during the week. The poetry group held its second meeting Monday evening, Miss Alice Hutchins Drake gave a program of poems. An hour was then devoted to speclal In- struction by Prof. N. B. Fagin verse writing. Prof. Fagin will meet the group the third Monday of each month, excepting December, at a quar- ter of 9 p.m. Mrs. Arthur Newman was the hostess of the evening. The meeting of the short story group Tuesday evening was well at- tended an’ plans for the year out- lined. This group will meet the third Tuesday of each month at 8 p.m. On Wednesday evening the history and genealogy group met with Miss Jean Stephenson, chairman, and Thursday the illustrators and design- ers met, with Miss Loretta Lowen- stein, chairman. The Monday afternoon card parties will take place as usual at 2 p.m. and plans are being developed for a large benefit card party at 2400 Sixteenth street on the afterncon of November 17, the proceeds to go into the clubhouse fund. Mrs. Hal Smith and Mrs. Theodore Tiller are in charge of preliminary arrangements. The monthly meeting of the execu- tive committee was held Saturday night, and tomorrow the members swiil hold the usual open meeting scheduled for the last Monday of each month. Der Deutsche Literarische Verein (German Literary Society) met at the home of its president, Miss Anita Schade, 1529 Rhode Island avenue, October 17. Members and guests Dora | “Legende” (Wienlawski) and cherzo” (Ginski), Mrs. Raymond Dickey, accompanied by Miss Amy C. Leavitf; “My Observations While Abroad,” short talk by Prof. Paul Gropp. Mrs. Spencer Prentiss spoke in an informal way of the actors of Oberammergan. Contralto solos, “Die drel Grenadiere” (Schumann), and “Sapphische Ode” (Brahms), Miss Emily M. White; address, Prof. Kuno Francke on the Germanic Museum of Harvard University, Miss Schade, and readings from the poems of Kuno Francke, Carlos Blume. The Zonta Club helds its weekly luncheon meeting Tuesday at the Raleigh Hotel. Miss Elizabeth Peet, who has recently returned from abroad, told of her work as professor of languages in Gallaudet College. Miss Peet represents the third genera- tion of her family who have devoted their lives to teaching the deaf and dumb. Gallaudet College is the only school for the deaf and dumb which is supported by Federal aid. Entrance is gained through much the same method as that of West Point and Annapolis. Miss Frances Work, Dr. Mina Den- ton and Miss Grace Lincoln Temple have recently been received into the Zonta Club. The monthly business meeting will be held following a dinner at the Grace Dodge Hotel, Tuesday at 7 p.m. Alpha Pi Chapter—A meeting of the alumnae of the Alpha Pi Chapter of Alpha Delta Pi Sorority, George Washington University, was held Mon- day evening at the home of Miss Dorothy Overstreet, 1426 Buchanan street. The following officers were elected: President, Dorothy Over- street; vice president, Mary Ruthven; secretary, Marion Drown; treasurer, Louise McDowell. Plans were made or varied activities the coming sea on. Among those present were Miss R Helen Newton, A Miss Helen Stoutameyer, Miss Eleanor Judd, Miss Marion Dro Mary Harrison, Mrs. Hulbert Bisselle, Miss Frances Shea, Mrs. Ernest Martin and Miss Dorothy Overstreet. The Woman’s Auxiliary to the Rail- way Mail Association held the first meeting for this season at the Capitol Park Hotel, October 17. Business of importance was transacted and three new members admitted to member- ship. Mrs. J. C. Myers, delegate to the national convention in Denver gave the convention report, outlining work planned for the coming year. The main feature of the evening s a lecture upon The Yellowstone Park, given by Mrs. H. N. Link, the lecture being illustrated by colored slide The list of new officers for the vear follows: President, Mrs. H. C. Heffner; D. Apple; re- H. N. Link; i M. Coli The Cultus Club met at the resi- dence of Mrs. W. R. Myers Tuesday and was called to order by the pres dent, Mrs. William Knowles Cooper. ‘There were two papers read, the first by Mrs. William H. Sholes on ‘Presidents r Inaugurations”; the second Lucy Copeland on “Side Lights on Home Missions.” The usual discussions of the papers followed the readin The District of Columbia Branch of the Woman’s National Sabbath Alli- ance met at 1253 Irving street last Saturday. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: President, Mrs. Ellis Logan; vice president, Mrs. Colin_Livingston; treasurer, Mrs. Ta- mar Rorke; secretary, Mrs. Elizabeth Hesse; delegate to the District of Columbia ' Federation of Women's Clubs, Mrs. Edward Harland. The Writers’ League of Washington fs_again holding its meetings every other Friday night at the Thompson chool. F. C. Schwarz, one of the new additions to the league, read a story it the meeting held October 16, en- titled, “Unconditional Surrender.” Miss Mary H. Turner, another new member, read a poem, “Where the Little Road Winds Along.” Mrs. H. W. Hamilton contributed two poems. “I Like a Room” and “Evening. Mr. Hugh Irish, president, read “The Battle of the Monsters,” ““Memorles,’ and “Self-tuned” poetry. Jean Monk cead a tale, “Frenchy.” Another good hort-story, read by P. F. Mackey, Sinners Together,” completed the program. Mrs. Frences S. Larkin and Miss Katherine Hopson reported that they had sold stories recently to publishers. Others present were: Miss Marie Dallas, vice president; Mrs. D W. Thayer, secretary; Miss Lillian Graves; Mrs. Marguerite Wilcox; J. G. Hern. don; J. B. McCarthy and Dr. W. Thomas Shepherd. J. E. B. Stuart Chapter, U. D. C.— Mrs, Albert King entertained the chap- ter in honor ‘of its first birthday an- niversary. The University Club will give a Hal- loween dinner dance Tuesday, 9 p.m., at the club. Georgia Club—At a business meet- ing held Saturday evening at the Washington Club the following offi- cers were elected for the ensuing year: Senator Walter George, honorary president; Moultrie Hitt, president; Maj. Gordon Greene, first vice presi. dent; Mrs. Joseph Findley, second vice president; George Martin, secre- tary-treasurer, and Miss Sybil Al. mand, corresponding secretary. Following the business meeting a short program was presented, includ- ing & talk by Miss Jessic Dell. Danc. ing was from 9 until 12, The Curley Club will meet at the Community House, 601 E street, Tues. day, 8 p.m. All members are request- ed to attend, as rehearsal will be held for the minstrel to be given in No- vember. The club will also give a masquer- ade and card party at the Raleigh Hotel on Halloween night, Cornell Alumni Soclety—Dr. W. R. Crawford of College Park wiil enter. tain the society at its annual Autumn frolic, to be held Tuesday in Cleves Cafeteria, 1819 G street. = Dr. Craw. ford is an accomplished player on the bagpipes and an old favorite to Cor- nellians. He will be assisted by Mrs. Crawford, who will give Scottish dances accompanied by the bagpipes. The Autumn party will be in charge of the Cornellians employcd in the De. partment of Agriculture, headed by George Haines of the office of experi. | ment stations. Mrs. Raleigh Gilchrist, 2310 Ashmead place, will be in charge of the entertainment, assisted by Miss Anna Jenkins and Miss Clara Bailey, H. L. Westover s chairman of the committee on decorations and L. W. Kephart of refreshments, assisted by R. R. Slocum, E. Walace, P, B, Le- fevre and R. 8. Cotton. The Housekeepers’ Alllance will hold its monthly meeting Thursday at 2:30 p.m. at the residence of Mrs. Henry C. Brown, 727 Twentleth street. Anthony Halelo will demonstrate the use of the most modern kitchen uten- sils by preparing an appetizing meal, after which there will be an open forum, in which those present are ex- pected to take part. All members and their friends are cordially invited. The Sakespeare Soclety’s dramatic department will present part of “Much Ado About Nothing” under the title of “The Merry War 'Twixt Bea- trice and Benedick” October 30 at the poioyed the following progrem: Violiny Petworth Masonic Hall under auspices THE SUNDAY STAR, WASHINGTON, D. "of the Petworth Woman's Club, Bea- trice will be played by Mabel Owens Wilcox, Benedick by Walter W. Beck, Dom Pedro by John McInerney, Clau- dio by Mortimer Morehouse, Leonato by Willlam E. Bryant, Balthazar by Eldridge M. Monroe; Hero, daughter of Leonato, by Lulu G. Adams, and Mar- garet by Olive Barbee. A scene from “The Merchant of Venice” will be given before the Woman's City Club November 12, in which Mabel Owens Wilcox will play Portia and Rosemary Arnold the part of Nerissa. The Abracadabra Club met Wednes- day evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bloomfleld H. Howard—Mrs. Howard and Mrs. J. H. Batt, hostesses. Responses to roll call were on “Per- sonal’ Reminiscences of Visits to Homes of American Authors.” The paper by Mrs. Eertha Barrick was on “Man Life.” Dr. James McKee read an article by James C. Young con- cerning Markham's poem on Edgar Allen Poe. The club took note of the honor brought to it by the publication during the past Summer of two books written by members of the club— “American Hymn Writers and Com- pilers of Sacred Music,” by Brank J. Metcalf, and “The Earth amd the Stars,” by Dr. Charles G. Abbott, Mrs. Grace Stanley Stevens played a piano number and accompanied Miss Betty Jane Stevens in two songs. Miss Kath- ryn Brown recited two selections in Italian dialect. The Woman's Club of Chevy Chase met Wednesday in the assembly room of the Chevy Chase Presbyterian Church. Luncheon was served from 12:45 to 1:50, Miss E. H. Heck, hostess. Mrs. Mabel Walker Willebrandt, as. sistant attorney general of the United States, addressed the meeting, her sub- ject being “The Aims and Accomplish- ments of the Department of Justice in the Reform of Federal Institutions.” Following are the officers and se tion leaders for the coming yea President, Mrs. O. C. Merrill; vice president, Mrs. W. C. Dennis; record- ing secretary, Mrs. E. F. Kelley; cor- responding secretary, Mrs. E. C. Sto- well; treasurer, Mrs. J. P. Ault; direc- tor, Mrs. T. E. Robertson; auditor, Mrs. J. S. Cotton; press, Mrs. B. T. Webster; chairman of membership committee, Mrs. C. D. Snow; chairman of program committee, Mrs. A. D. Kidder; chairman of hospitality com- mittee, Mrs. C. W. Pimper. The civic section meets the first Fri- day in each month &t 10:30 a.m. in the Chevy Chase Library. Leader, Mrs, E. H_Clapp; assistant leader, Mrs. W. B. Greeley; education, Mrs. M. C. Sheild, Mrs. Ralph Daskam, Mrs. P. B. Dunbar, Mrs. L. B. Tuckerman and Mrs. H. W. Gillett; social service, M Alexander Wylle, Mrs. W. L. Offutt, Mrs. V. E. Hodges, Mrs. G. W. Morey, Mrs. R. E. Quirk and Mrs. J, W. Jacobs. The literature section meets third Friday in each month McC. Ashle: s. D. S. Jamieson, M Lo 5 , Mrs. V. Whitlock, Mrs. W. M. H. G. Moulton, Mrs. W. rs. W. Balcom, Mrs. T. H. MacDonald, Mrs. W. H. Grimes and Mrs. W. H. Herschel, librarian. The music section has rehearsals at 10:30 a.m. the second and third Wednesdays in the Chevy Chase Li- brary. Leader, Miss A. E. Broas; con- ductor, Herndon Morsell; the at 2 p.m. ted ; membership, Mrs. J. J. Bryne; room, Mrs. F. W. Evans. Soclal section—Leader, Mrs. J. J. Crane; assistant leader, Mrs. N. G. Little; secretary, Mrs. A. L. Corning: treasurer, Mrs. J. H. DeVeau; music, Mrs. W. T. Pollard; arrangements, Mrs. W. A. Johnston. The executive board of the social section meets at 10:30 a.m. the first Tuesday of each month, Nature section—Leader, Mrs. H. G. Moulton; assistants, Mrs. F. R. Park. Mrs. D. M. Earll and Mrs. Fred W. Powell. Junior department—Leader, Mrs. S. Von Ammon. October 27, 4 to 6 p.m., tea for new members and their sponsors; October 28, 10:30 a.m., music section meets in the Chevy Chase Librar: Philo Classics — Mrs. Margaret Forbes was hostess to the club Friday afternoon, receiving the members at the home of Mrs. G. L. Peckham, sistant hoste: After the business session Mrs. Faber Stevenson read a paper on “Henry VI, the King.” The influences and effects of the times and powers on the little king through his childhood and early manhood were de- picted. Parts were assigned and the reading of Henry VI was continued. Park View Women’s Club—The art committee held its first meeting at the home of Mrs. E. T. Perkins, 236 Wil- low avenue, Takoma Park, Md. The hostesses of the day were Mrs. Per- kins, Mrs. Wixon and Mrs. Murray. Luncheon was served at 1 p.m, A pleasant afternoon was spent, the ladies having brought their needle- work. The chairman, Mrs. Harde- beck, is planning a definite program for the coming year, and there will be classes in basketry work and lamp- shade making. The next meeting will be held the third Thursday in Novem- ber at the home of Mrs. Faris, 3206 Park place. A speaker on interior decorating will be a feature of the afternoon. Florence Crittenton Baby Lovers’ Circle, No. 1, was compelled to change its monthly meeting from last Thurs- day to October 29. The Columbia Heights Art Club met October 15 with Mrs. Ellis Logan and Mrs. Arthur Seaton as hostesses. The program included a paper by Mrs. De Witt Crolssant on “American Land- scape Painting.” Roll call brought items of news from members present. The guests present were Mrs. Louise Harland, Mrs. Tibbitts, Mrs. F. Relpsnyder and Mrs. T. F. Rorke. Ellen Spencer Mussey Tent, No. 1, Daughters of Union Veterans, Monday entertained Burnside, Sheridan and Thomas posts, G. A. R. This was a “flag night.” More than 50 grand veterans were present. The surprise of the evening was that on entering the hall it was found to be trans- formed into a fairyland through the efforts of Mrs. M. H. Worrell, a daugh- ter, who bad worked for days making curtains donated by generous mer- chants, and redecorating. She was well repaid by the pleasure and grati- tude extended to her. Mrs. M. V. Fauth escorted to the platform Col. O. H. Oldroyd, com- mander of the Department of the Po- tomac; Judge Moulton, commander of Thomas Post; Thomas B. Crisp and the Registrar of the Treasury and past national commander of the Sons of Union Veterans, Harley V. Speelman, each giving a talk. Prayer by Department Chaplain Mec- Bride opened the program. The sing- ing of “The Star Spangled Banner" and “Flag of the Free” was led by the color bearers, Mrs. C. Balley, A. Ecker, B. Dick, C. Carey and A. Hickman, Mrs. H. Sutton at the piano. “Old Glory,” by J. Whitcomb Riley, was given by Violet Pearson. The dona- tion of a beautiful silk flag by Miss Lilllan and Kaite Guiton was fittingly received on behalf of the tent by Mrs. E. H. Temple. Mrs. I. A. Bontz, C. Davis, M. H. ‘Worrell and K. Guiton were recipients of flowers from the president, Anna Hage, in appreciation of their work. The president presented a flag from the tent to Commander Niswenger of Lincoln Camp, to be given to e widow and boys of the late John W. Reynolds. Through the kindness of Mr. Beany 3501 Georgla avenue, a radio had beers installed and the veterans enjoyed the program given during *Post hour,” in- cluding the reading of “Sheridan’s Ride,” commemorative of the day, Oc- tober 19. Refreshments were under direction of Mrs. Effie Thomas and I. A. Bonts ] Good Furniture C., OCTOBER 25, 1925—PART 1. T assisted by Lincoln Camp members. The handmade spread donated by Mrs. I. A. Bontz was awarded to Mrs. M. E. Mangum, 929 New Jersey avenue. Burnside Corps No. 4, W. R. C., met October 14 at G. A. R. Hall. The books of the corps were audited for the quarter just ended by Mrs. Alice Stein and Mrs. Alice Burk and found Vo be in perfect condition. Mrs. Rose Vennell was named as treasurer for the balance of the vear to fill the un- expired term of Mrs. Grace Carter, | color bearer, who dled September 13, who left Washington for Philadelphia. | 1925 National' and department general orders were read by the secretary, Mrs. Cora Davis. Many applications for membership were received by the corps, and an inv igating committee appointed to act upon the same. After the business of the meeting the charter was draped in memory of Mrs. Ursula Shirley, past department president, W. R. C., and department The Sunshire Circle of the Florence Crittenton Home met for its October meeting for luncheon with the presi- dent, Mrs. W. H. Howard, assisted by Mrs. Moffett Bradley, at the Univer- alty House for the American Associa- tion of University Women. Migs Jean Cole, superintendent of the home, gave & talk about the work. | A brief business meeting was held THE WRIGHT COMPANY and plans discussed for the bazaar to be held November 17 and 18, at ‘Wardman Park Hotel. Mra. W. L, Fulton of Chevy Chass, invited the circle to take luncheo; with her for the November meeting Those present were: Mrs. Lill Dale Goldsteln, Miss Cordelia | Mrs. Robert 1. Cook, Mrs Weig Mrs G . L. Scan- lon, L. Tsit, 1 . Hardy, Mrs James M. B: Mrs. G. 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