Evening Star Newspaper, March 21, 1926, Page 66

NEWS OF THE CLUBS Conducted by Nannie Lancaster. Women's City Club. Mrs. Raymond McCarl will be the guest of honor at the tea this afternoon at which Mr Shepard will be 1 will be a Foye, Judge Katherine Sellers, Miss Jessie Dell, Mrs. Bessia Parker Bru mau, Mis n Winkle and M Pearl McCall. Miss Laura Bervien and Miss Tvy Wentworth will serve at the tea tables. Others assisting will be Mrs. Gertrude de iteed, Miss Mary Renton Wright, Miss Maizie Buie, Migs Caroline Audler, Mrs. ik Gregory Stewart, Migs Josephine Crowley, Dir. Nell Rartrem, Miss Mevey, Miss Elaine ppley, Inez dustus and Miss Fay Bent An Invitation is extended to all women in the Government service to visit the eluh on this cecasion. The St. Patrick’s day dinner was ona of the outstanding features of the vear. The decorations beautiful and appropriate to the oc sion. The speakers were Danlel O'Donoghue, Representative Hdw: 1. Keating, Fellx Mahony and Mr Kate Trenholm Abrams. Mrs. Ell gave an original poem the life of St. Patrick. Judge O"Toole presided in her own happy way, and groups of Irish songs were given by John Paul Jones, Jack Phelan, Miss Edna Sheehy and Miss Olive Beatty. On Thursday evening the life mem- bers will giv - first annual din- ner, The igements and pro- ®ram are being kept very secret by the committee in charge. The Monday bridge section held another Interesting meeting March 15. Mrs. L. Becker was elected to mem- bership. Reservations for the bridge Iuncheon, March 27, are In charge of Mrs. Grattan Kerans. Twentieth Century Club.—The edu- catlon section will not meet this month on the fourth Monday, which 18 tomorrow, but on Monday, the 28th, The archeology sectlon will hold its last regular meeting for the year Tuesday at 2:45 p.m., at 2622 Woodley The paper, “Ru in Cam- * will be given by the chair- man, Mrs. Lowe. A speclal meeting will be held in April that the section may have the privilege of hearing Dr. Duncan, Assyriologlst of the American University, on “Prehistoric Man.” . The civic section was entertained at Juncheon last week by the Chestnut ¥arms Dairy Co. after a most interesting trip through its very modern and most sanitary plant on Pennsylvania avenue at Twenty-sixth street. Mr. Weld, whose wife is the secretary of the section, acted as zulde and host, and Mrs. Howard, the chairman, presided. The board meeting will be Thurs- day, 11 a.m.,, at 1634 I street. Alllance Francalse.—Among the people present at the last French lec- ture of the Alliance Francaise were David Jayne Hill, ‘W, T. Brantly, Lynch Luguer, Mrs, Theodore Vernon Boynton, the Misses Cullen, Comdr. 2nd Mme. E. D. Willm, Mrs. Gibson I'ahnestock, Mrs. J. C. Frazer, Mrs. John M. Biddle, Mrs. E. A. Harri- snan, Mrs. S. S. Wood, Mrs. W. L. Capps, The next French lecture will be given at the Cosmos Club, at 4:30 tomorrow by Mme. Alphandery. Her subject will be: “L'Evolution de la femme et la Mode. Mme, Alphandery s a daughter of Eenator Cremieux, the oldest member of the French Parliament Her connections in artistic, literary and sclentific circles have enabled her 10 acquire a wide knowledge of all subjects which can be of interest to the people concerned in women's welfare, Mme. Alphandery’s most earnest. desire is to meet American women, to get to know them better. The International Society of Arts and Letters held its annual election of officers March 10, 8 p.m., in the clubrooms at the Gordon Hotel. The elected officers and re-elected For president, > pres| der Henneman, Henry P. Mrs. C. E. d, Hugh M. Irish, Mrs. B. L. Perkins, Dr. M. De O. Lima: treas. Charles W. Warden; assistant s Amy Fairless: aud- recording secretary, M ; corre. sponding sec: Miss Isabel Fur- bank; assistant corresponding secre Mrs. M. V. Smith; historian, board of council, J. Fenton, Mrs. V. Bielefeldt, Mrs. Clara McCrone s Fannle Wolfson. Irish tea was held in the clubrooms at the Hotel Gordon terday at 4 p.m. Mrs sh d, assisted by Mrs van. Mrs. Wallace Stre reading on the subject, “St. Patrick.” Mrs. C. Essery Bernard spoke on Trish literature, and Maj. Ferris sang some Irish songs and gave recitations in the Irish dialect. The Literary Salon will be held Wednesday in the clubrooms at the Gordon Hotel at 8 p.m. Victor Val- lely will speak on the “National Con- test of the Federation of Musical Clubs in the Use of Musical Cross- word Puzzles.” Mrs. Jogephine Beach of New York will give readings with musical accompaniments. There will he a trio with plano, violinist and cello. The artists will be Mrs. Augus- tus Simpson, Duff Lewis and Dore Walton. The District of Columbia Federa- tion of Women's Clubs will meet at the Hotel Roosevelt tomorrow, 11a.m. and M The customary The Woman’s Guild of the Ameri- can University met Tuesday in the home of Mrs. Mary Logan Tucker, the president of the guild. There was a ! » attendance of the members and [ mnch interest and enthusiasm were | shown in plans for the Spring pro- gram. Nt decided to begin at once a series of hostess lunch cons. Two ladies, members of the guild, will give every week these benefit hostess luncheons, in- viting members and friends either to a set luncheon or buffet lunch. One dollar will be charged for each guest at the first, 50 cents for the buffet. Mrs. Tucker will glve the first one and Mrs. A. B. Duvall the second. e elahorate Tuncheon will one of the hotels, restau- ubs. A trip to Annapolls by bus is planned. A strawherry festival tter part of May and a ce Iuncheon, when the 1 enjoy the trips from one home to another by motor, as each hostess furnishes but one course. An evening at one of the theaters or movies and even other suggestions were discussed. Mrs. Lucius Clark was made chalrman of the committee for the progressive luncheon; Mrs. Albert H. Putney, chalrman of the theater committee; Mrs. Henry C. James, chairman of the committee on arrangements for the trip to Annapolis; Miss Zuey Fowter, chairman of the commlittee on the hotel luncheon; Mrs. James S. Montgomery, chairman of the com- mittee to arrange for a visit to one or more of the public utilities of Washington. The District of Columbia Chapter of American War Mothers met at the Lee House M . with the presi- . Wagner, in the were rendered by s committee chairmen. Much regret and sympathy was expressed on account of the death of Mrs. Net- tie M. Hanrahan, who had been a faithful member of the chapter for many vears. Letters of condolence were sent to her family and also to the family of the late Maj. Harrison Lowery Deam. A letter from Gen. Pershing ex- pressed appreciation of remembrance of him by the mothers. On motion of the chapter a donation was made for the sesquicentennial celebration to be held in Philadelphia. Notice was given of the social hyglene meeting to be held at the St. Stephen’s Parish House on March 22. Mrs. McDonnell reported having at- tended two recent burials of ex-serv- ice men at Arlington. Mrs. McDon- nell, jr., brought greetings to the chapter from the Indianapolis War Mothers. The president, Mrs. Wagner, an- nounced a card party, to be held in her home on March 29, in the interest of ways and means. Mrs. Ida Blue reported an entertainment for Mount Alto on March 17. Mrs. M. C. O'Neill told of a dinner to be given at St. Elizabeth's on March 21. Mrs. Mary L. Bisbee, with her committee, had made several visits durlng February and March to the surgical wards at Walter Reed Hospital, where the suf- ferers seem to enjoy the entertain- ment supplied by the War Mothers. The District War Mothers rejoice with one of the California War Mothers, Mrs. Lineberger, whose son, Walter F. Lineberger, is a candidate for United States Senator. Repre. sentative Lineberger, who served his country overseas and has represented the ninth California district in the House of Representatives since 1921, is remembered by the District War Mothers as having made the first Mother's day address at the tomb of the Unknown Soldler in Arlington Cemetery. A floral tribute was re cefved from the Gen. Pershing Chap- ter of American War Mothers in Mil- waukee, Wis., to be presented to Gen Pershing with greetings and best wishes for his speedy restoration to health. The Zonta Club met for its weekly luncheon, Tuesday, at the Raleigh Hotel, the president, Miss Jessie La Sal presidi The guest of honor was Mrs, Gertrude Bonnin, president of the National Council of American Indians. Mrs. Bonnin is herself a full-biooded Indian and her real name is Zitkala Sa. She gave a fascinating and inspiring talk on the American Indian, interpreting some of their legends and also glving a graphic picture of present day conditions, en. listing the support of all true blooded Amerlcans to take an active interest in seeing that the Indians get adequate protection for their rights. Another guest was Mrs. Hazel, of the Washington Chapter of the Junior League. Mrs. Ellen Spencer Mussey Tent, . 1, Daughters of Union Veterans at the meeting of March 15 had an un- usually large attendance. Among the guests were: Col. O. H. Oldroyd, W. M. Bobb, commander of Lincoln Camp, No. 2, Sons of Union Veterans; H. C. Carpenter, Irvin Taylor, V. L. Gar- rigus, Percy Parker, S. A. Smith, J. W. Lyons and J. I. Keefer. Three new applications were read for mem- bership and the following initiated into the order: Mrs. Julla L. Wise, Florence L. Fearnow, Edna M. Dona: hue, Margaret C. Dunn and Georgi- anna, Van Fleet. A box of candy donated by Kate Perl amusement and Mrs., Effle Thomas carried off the prize. The green carna- tions donated by Mrs. Alice Burke, to be disposed of and the fund to be used to purchase the first wreath for the service at the Tomb of the Un- Mrs. of —New Dresses and | Francke ¢ (usfick 1328 G Street N.W. 26 Years of Fur Experience ollection Spring brought a great deal of || THE SUNDAY STAR, WASHINGTON, D. €., SMARCH 21, 1926—PART 2 known quickly more. The date for the rummage sale was fixed for April 12 to April 17. The old-fashioned candy pulling entered into for a socfal hour proved a won- derful asset to create merriment and 800d foeling. March 17 was an evening well spent in hearing the beautiful lecture given by Col. 0. H. Oldroyd, It was well attended and highly appreciated. Music was furnished by Miss Lillian Palmer, Mr “lara C. McKee, with J1. A. Sutton as accompanist. were presented to Col. Old A y Miss Hage in behalf of the tent, to which Mrs. O. H. Oldroyd re- sponded. The Woman's Club of Chevy Chase, Md.—A meeting of the junior mem bers was held March 12 at Friendship House as the result the invitation of Miss Burklin. The girls brought their own lunch and were served hot chocolate. he regular meecting was held and Mrs. Bethel, who been conducting, for the irls, course in parlizmentary la usual talk. She also p Joe Stevens, president With a gavel. The remainder of the evening was spent enjoyably by the girls, as they joined enthusiastic- ally in the usual Friday night activ- ities. The next meeting of the club will be held April 16 at the Chevy Chase Library. Tuesday, Mr by Mrs. A R Mrs. J. G, McKay, Mrs. Mrs. G. B. Wagne Mr Newman Little and Mrs. Je ne, will give a tea at her home, Northampton street, from 4 to 6 p.m., for the new members of the club and thelr spon- sors. A card party, for members of the social sectlon” and thelr husban: will be given at the home of M Frank Wilcox, 6600 Meadow Tuesday evening at 9. Johnston, Mrs. Civil War Veterans, distributed with a call were for f the club, . Bull, assisted § Penn and Mrs. L. I*. Kneipp are in charge of the arrangements for the part On Wednesday at 10.3 music section will hold in the Chevy Chase Library. The Friendship House Nursery Aid met Monday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Harvey B. Gram, 1235 Girard street, the president, Mrs. Edgar B. Meritt, presiding. The guest of honor and speaker was Mrs. Gertrude Bonnin (Princess Zitkala-Sa), a member of the Sloux Tribe of Indians. Mrs. Bonnin, who wore her native costume, entertained of the Californla ‘Why the Bear Has “A Wild Mountain Flower"” and “The Story of the Little Acorn Cup.” Mrs. Wayne B. Wheeler, soprano, gave a group of Indian songs, her numbers being ‘““The of the Sky Blue Water” (Cadman), “Invoca- tion to the Sun God" (Troyer) and “'By the Waters of Minnetonka" (Lieur- ance). Mrs. F. W. Enfield accompanied Mrs. Wheeler at the piano. The chaiman of the revision com- mittee, Mrs. Jason Waterman, sub- mitted a favorable report on the pro- posed amendment to the by-laws, changing the name of the club from “Friendship Ald Club” to “The Friendship House Nursery Aid,” which amendment was una passed. An appropriation of $25 was as an Easter gift to Frien House. The chafrman of ways and means, Mrs. Willlam E. Chamberlin, an- nounced that the second of the series of card parties being held by the club would be given at the home of Mrs. Arthur Hayes, 3338 Sixteenth street, April 22, in the afternoon, the proceeds going toward the fund be- ing raised for Friendship House. Following adjournment refresh- ments were served and a social hour enjoyed, the hostesses being Mrs. Harvey B. Gram, Mrs. Henry H. Myers, Mrs. H. L. Overstreet, Mrs. C. L. Parker, Mrs. K. E. Parks and Miss Mabel Peabody. The April meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. James W. iClift, 4116 Harrison street, Chevy Chase, the afternoon of April 19. Women's Council will meet Tuesday evening at the Church of the Covenant. Supper will be served from 5 6 p.m. At 6 Leiferr Magnusson, who has recently re- turned from Geneva, will lecture on the League of Natlons. At 8 several short talks will be giveg on the edu- cational work now Min§ done in the South by a council representative. Several musical numbers will be rendered by the Salvation Army. ‘Women's Alliance, All Souls’ Church, Sixteenth and Harvard Streets.—The Women's Alllance of Al Souls’ Church, Sixteenth and Harvard streets, will hold its next meeting in Pierce Hall Friday at 11 a.m., when Dr. Frederick R. Griffin of Philadel- phia will talk on “Shrines of Religiou Freedom in England and Trelan Luncheon will follow as usual, M Maud Pontan acting as hostess. The Writerscraft Club met Monday at the Mount Pleasant Public Library. For a study story, Mrs. Greville read “Spare Parts,” by Frank Adams. Mrs. Business Badolet read and presented for critl- clsm one of her own stories entitled “Carnival Night.” Fred McLaughiin, who has a story in this month's Ace High, and who has just sold it another, received a letter from the editor offering to buy all that Mr. McLaughlin can produce and asking that he become a regular contributor. The Writerscra{t Club is very proud of Mr. McLaughlin. He has several other storfes appearing in current magazines. The club meets every Monday at 8 p.m. in the basement of the Mount Pleasant Public Library. If you are interested in studying or writing the short story, you are inyjted. A Nature Study Club has been organized by a group of women in Northwest Washington. The object shall be to create In the members and their friends a desire to be on speak- ing terms with the wild flowers, birds and trees and help protect and pre- serve them. Walks are to be taken once a week through the Spring, the first one to begin Friday, March 26, 0. This club shall sponsor a club to be orgdnized among the patients of the Tuberculosis Hos- pital. Thelr dues shall go to buy nature material for them. A series of nature lectures is to be given at the hospital, under the direction of Mrs. Edson W. Briggs and Mrs. Agnes H. Stewart, director of occupational therapy there. Percy L. Ricker spoke on “The Spring Wild Flowers" Thursday evening. Mrs. Robert M. Reesa of the Audubon Society will talk on “Birds” Wednesday, March 24, at 7 p.m., at the hospital at Four- teenth and Upshur streets. Wood- ward & Lothrop have donated a set of Reed's bird books, and the Audubon Soclety has sent a set of large bird charts. Mr. Ridsdale will send coples of the Nature Magazine every month. The motto of the club will be “Love and Let Alone.” Soroptimists.--The accredited apos- tle of Christianity in Irelund was born near the site of Kiipatrick, Scotland, but his zeal prompted him to cross the channel for the conversion of the pagan Irish, Rev. Father Cartwright told the club and its guests ut the luncheon meeting, Wednesday, in the Pompellan room of the Lafayette Hotel. Ills missions continued over 40 vears, during which time he es- tablished a number of schools, mon- asteries and dld much to introduce Roman civilization. He lived to be over 100 years old and is perhaps the most generally accepted and honored of all saints by people of all nation- alities and creeds. The Shamrock Symphony Synco- pators of St. Patrick’s Players Or- chestra, under the leadership of Sor- optimist, Sadie Newell, played throughout the luncheon and after- ward the St. Patrick Players gave a program for the entertainment of the 65 members and guests. An inter pretative dance by Miss Loulse Ar- nold in costume was given a spirited encore. Miss Mary Deere gave i clever Apache impersonation. As winner of the attendance prize, Jane M. Ryan give the booster talk on Helena D. Reed and her work at the Lincoln Natfonal Bank The favors were green haskets with Irish symbols attached to the handles and were filled with green and white bonbons. A large number of these favors were sent to the Children's Tiospital, in which institution the club maintains and supports the eve clinic. The president. Mrs. Mina Van Winkle. presided over the husine and Miss Marguerite Sitzreaves o the social pre District Home Economi tion.—The food and nutrition section vill hold a_joint meeting with the Journal Club, of which Dr. Minna C. Denton is chairman, in room 1, Cor- n Hall, George Washington Uni- v, on Twenty-first street between i H streets, northwest, at 8 p.m. 2 'bil Smith, specialist in bio chemistry in the office of the exper!- ment stations of the Department of Agriculture, will speak on the “Re- cent Progress in Vitamin Studies.” Any one interested in the work be- ing done is invited. American Association of University Women.—Dr. Frederick Lent, presi- dent of Elmira College, will be the guest of honor and will speak on “(ollege Women of the Tiwentieth Century” at the club tea tomorrow afternoon. The hostesses will be Mrs. Charles W. Rippey, president of the Elmira Club of Washington, and the Elmira members of the University Women’s Club. The tea in honor of Mme. 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