Evening Star Newspaper, June 27, 1926, Page 50

12 WARNS DEMOGRATS | TONAME DRY MAN Upshaw Sees 1928 Defeat { Unless Party Lines Up I for Prohibition. By the Associated Press An eppeal to the Demoeratic party to rally in the 1 presidential elec- | tion around a dry standard and to demand in a “ringing” pronouncement | “strict observance and enforcement’ of the eighteenth amendment was made in the House lay by Rep- | resentative Upshaw of Georgia { Accusing President Coolidge of not | taking a definite stand on the Ku Klux Klan in the last election, attributing his own “too muc Madison S Mr. Upshaw said if the donkey ever expects Lo vefreshing verdure of the House lawn, he must longin the bisswet | He urged the Demc platform and candidate to come out of the amendment, adding: | nt program will win for the Democratic party—and nothing else will. “Nay, nay, ocratic soul “Demor on the | White | op too | s in both | vs the timorous Dem- 2 with his ears and ey blinded by tom toms and beer-fumes from the at ‘wet’ mety centers—we will lose New Jersey, Rhode Island, Connecticut and and ver without hesitation or equivocation that we want New York, | but we want New York sober. We| want New Jersey, but we want a te that does mnot glory in two nited States itors, one a Repub- | lican and the other a Democrat, each vying with the other for the o ot ater ‘wetne: We want Mar land, but we want a State that does not glory in the fact t it has never joined in supporting the eight- eenth amendment “If the donkey stops the big ‘wet’ pasture e blind wet poli him down with beer bottles and some ‘damp’ candidate will ride him into a brewery instead of the White House.” : Club Notes w (Continued from Eleventh Page.) too long in mentioned n will load kegs and wine ried on by the council | when it reassembles in the Autumn. | International Association of Art and | Letters.—In the executive meeting held by the president of the asspeia tion he anged for the association to participate in the pageant for the celebration of the one hundred and fiftieth anniversary of independence | to be held under the direction of Mrs. | Marie Moore Forest at_the Capitol on the evening of July 5. Dr. Owens also laid plans before the board or which the association will work for the day it is to have in Philadelphia | in October, when an extensive pro- gram will be carried out in the nature of a convention at the Sesquicenten- nial. There is to be a morning ses- sion, an afternoon session with 10- minute addresses by writers, artists and musicians, and an evening session when distinguished speakers from each continent and from several coun- tries will be heard. The auditorium has been offered to the association and the members will, through the Summer, prepare for the occasion. Dr. Owens received Miss Furbanks' resig- nation as corresponding secretary and appointed Mrs. Stoddard to carry on the duties of that office until such time as some one equally well acquainted with the past accomplish- | ments of the organization and with its present needs can be trained for the work. The Women’s Auxiliary to the Rail- Wi Mail Association held its final meeting for the fiscal year June 19. After the usual routine of business the election of officers was held re- sulting as follows: Mrs. J. W. Cran- ford, president; Mrs. J. R. L. Beane, vice pre H. N. Link, re- cording secretary E. J. Deeds, corresponding s Mrs. W. M Collins, treasurer; Plymale, ; Mrs. A. K. storiar The meetings of the auxiliary will be resumed October 16 at the Capitol Park Hotel and the subject of the study course will be South America. The Zonta Club will hold a business meeting Tuesday, 1 p.m., at the Raleigh Hotel. Miss Jane Bartlett will presid Music a subject of great interest in the club, especially chorus singing. Members are using every occasion to Bing under the leadership of Mrs. William T. Reed and Mrs. Emily Dick- inson, in preparation for the national convention to be held in Washington, 1 . At the last meeting the following members announced their plans for | tions: Miss Mary Lindsley of the Grace Dodge Hotel leaves today for Glacier Navonal Park; Miss Hettie P. Anderson, weneral secretary of the Young Women's istian Associa. tion, leaves Thursday for her home in | Tllinois; Miss ne Bartlett, president of the club, leaves July for two months at her home in Massachusetts, and Miss Ju. r of the Better Homes erica leave next week for a month’s vacation. The Writerseraft Club met Monday at 8 pm. in the basement of the Mount Pleasant Public Library. In the absence of the president, Fred Mc- Laughlin, vice president, presided. The program ‘was unusually interesting and o exceptionally | fine by | Clara Black | Pearl.” by Jane Groome Love—and a number of poems by Edward J. Irvine, | so read essay entitled | As An Aid to Longevity Mr. Irvine has had poems pubiished | in 2 number of publications. Miss | Manderschied has recently sold the | story which she presented at this meeting. The program also included a number of intoresting or helptul graphs read by Ruth T. Fishel | and gleamed from varlous magazines. | Next week’s program promises to be entertaining also. Jean Monk will have a short article entitled “What Is a Short Ethel Wilson and John 1 will read orig- inal stories an ¢ will read an interesting letter containing help- ful suggestions from a writer of note. W. Alfred Falconer will read some original poems a Mr. Falconer was “on the air” last Friday evening. The surprise of the evening came, last week, when Fred McLaughlin read a leiter from the Fox Filn Cor- poration concerning a proposition to film some of his stories. ey The Chi Psi Sorority met at the residence of Miss Ruth Eshelman, Ta- koma Park, Tuesday evening. The | following officers were elected for the | coming year: President, Marion | Brown; vice president, Augusta But- | ler; treasurer, Kathryn Randall; re-| cording secretary, Alice Richmond; corresponding secretary, Margaret | Parker. This was the final meeting | of the year. Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, Mrs. Ellen Spencer Mussey Tent, No. 1, had a splendid ‘.lundanm at the meeting, including stories | ana Matthew B.'Emery Public & | held MISS DOROTHY M. PRICE, | Daughter’ of Mr. and Mrs. Harry M. Price of nounced her engagement to E THE SUNDAY STAR, WASHINGTON, D. ANNA_PO_L\]S ENGAGEMENT l nnapolis, Md., who have an- n Edmund Tweedy, U o cial hour, Monday evening. Mrs. Bashford acted as patriotic instructor. Mrs. Lucy A. >oling, Edith L. Wagner were Lake, Martha BE. ‘Wood and Annette initlated into the order. Mrs, Mary Van Ness Fauth, department patriotic instructor, W. R. C., extended her thanks and deep appreciation to those daughters who al ed her in taking part in the pa- triotic drill at eastern front of United States Capitol on Flag day.. At this time a standing vote of thanks was given to W. W erett for donating the small Mrs. K. C. count of the the committee the birth honor of ( it 6:30 pm.: Rahn gave a detailed ac- work accomplished by on arrangements for party to be given in 1.°0. H. Oldroyd, July 30, also for the e rsion | which will be given jointly with Lin- coln Camp, No. Grand Army veterans 31, at Marshall Hall. Al are howing active interest in these two ovents. Comrade John Finn, a guest of the evening, gave a talk and a reading. Mrs. M. C. Furhmann drew the hand- painted plate which had been pre- sented to the tent by Miss Estelle J. Brereton. Commander of Lincoln Camp, S. of , H. C. Carpenter, gave couraging report of John Br who has been ill for months. Following the usual closing exer- ises refreshments were served under direction of Mrs. Effie Thomas. , S.of U.V, to all ckington W day afternoon, w 2943 Tilden street. Assistant hostesses were Mrs. Alvin Day, Mrs. Charles Butts and Mrs. E. Ohland Mrs. Alvin Day, president, presi Mrs. E. R. Laughlin of Indiana, a visit- ing friend_of the union, led the de- votional. In absence of the recording secretary, Mrs. Alden, Mrs. Pollock read the report of the May meeting and also reported on the District exec- utive meeting held Wednesday. The treasurer’s report by Mrs. Wrights- man showed good work done by her. ay spoke of a meeting held at ston, In charge of Mrs, Oyer, wife of Rev. Oyer, led the meeting. Miss Oyer assisted also in singing and speaking. Mrs. Grissum reported work done June 9, W. C. T. U. flower mission day, in which Mrs. Grissum, Mrs. Day, Mrs. Butts and Miss Rem- minger participated. The Children’s Hospital and Homeopathic Hospital were visited. The young people’s branch, Loyal Temperance Legion, and White Ribbon Recruits department were heard from. A letter from Sweden was read expressing much gratitude for valuable information oncerning prohibition in the United tates, received through the Union Signal, which is being sent there by Eckington Union. Delegi’es to the quarterly convention to be held Tues- day, June 29, in Takoma Baptist Church, Piney Branch road and Aspen treet, were appointed. The speaker or the afternoon was Mrs. T. T. Moore, . met Tues- D. C. Crain, kington Union. George H. Thomas Woman’s Relief Corps No. 11 met in session at the Masonic Temple, Eighth and F streets northeast, Friday evening, Mrs. Louise Watson, president, presiding. One application for membership was read by the secretary, and Mrs. Ella Patterson, widow of the late Levi Patterson, past department com- mander, of the Grand Army of the Republic, was initiated into the Order, also Miss Grover. Flowers were voted to be sent to sick members. Past Department Commander, B. P. Intrikin, spoke of addressing the pupils of Langley Junior High School hool on Flag day, and of the patriotic en- thusiasm and interesting exercises t Department President, Au- gusta B. Palmer reported having ad- dressed the pupils of John Burroughs School, where inspiring exercises were held, exemplifying the correct uses of the flag; the children, in verse and story giving @ history from its birth, 17 Young girls, dressed in col- onial costumes gave flag drills and danced the *“Minuet.” The program at Blow School, north- east was also fne, a tableau being given in costume of the Revolution- ary period representing George Wash- ington arranging with Betsy Ross to make the flag, the cutting of the five- | pointed star, the completed flag—and its delivery to George Washington. The commander of George H. Thomas Post, Thomas B. Crisp, gave interest- ing personal reminiscences of the Civil ‘War. Corps Patriotic Instructor Mary Howard Wingate spoke of the patriotic demonstration on the steps of the capitol under the direction of the Patriotic Instructors of the De- partment of Potomac, and Woman’s Relief Corps, many of this corps belng present. After the close of the session re- freshments were served through the courtesy of Mrs. Hannah J. Devoe, and a general social hour enjoyed. Florence Crittenton Baby Lovers’ Circle No. 1, met at the home of Mrs. T. A. Geddes at Kensington, Md., Fol- lowing luncheon, at which letters from Mrs. N monthly bu on the porc fanus were read, the ness meeting was held es of Mrs. Geddes' home. In the absence of Mrs. A. B. Mc- Manus, who is spending several months in Nova Scotia with Mr. Me- Manus, M . McConnell, vice pre: ident, pr s. Kreglow, repre sentative at the Crittenton board, gave report of its last meeting. The treasurer was directed to send a check for $50 to the board toward pital Circle. The following members were pres- Mrs. John Beha, Mrs Agnes oy A. L. Craig, M 4 A, Geddes . Hessick, Mrs. A. M. Jone . Kreglow, Mrs. C. Mc as pledged by the Baby Lovers' Frederick G. Umhau. Mrs. I Lusk, Mrs. L. M. Peters and Mrs. E. Miles were guests. i Baby Lovers’ Circle, No. 1, will hold no meetings during July and August, but will have luncheon at the home on September 23, followed by its business meeting. The Emma Sanford Shelton W. T. U. hel its last meeting of th season Wednesda at the home of Mrs. Edward Stevens, 1606 Varnum street. The president, Mrs. Eva Cris- well, presided. The devotional was conducted by Mrs. Harriet Yackey. Reports of officers and chalrmen of committees were read. The record- ing secretary reported a meating of | the_union held in May at the home | of M ‘Lucy Herron, with Mrs. Lena Phillips, the first vice president, pre- ding in the absence of Mrs, Cris- | well, The membership committee ported a large ghin in members. The Loyal Temperance Legion sec- retary reported a gain of 18 members. The superintendent of Flower Mis- sion, Mrs. C. Radley, reported 104 bouquets with Bible verses attached, 20 Victor records, 3 baskets of home. made cookies and 30 magazines dis- tributed to the shut-ins at Walter Reed Hospltal. The guest of honor Mrs. Virginia White Speel, pres. ident of the Federation of Women's | Clubs of the District, who gave an informal talk of the work of women, with special reference to the biennial conventlon of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs. . At the conclusion of the program refreshments were served by the hostess and her daughter. Ingram Crittenton Circle met in the parlors of Ingram Congregational Church Wednesday. Mrs. Watt and Mrs. Kaiser were hostesses. Lunch- eon was served to 16. Rev. and Mrs. Kyle Booth were guests. The usual routine of business was gone through, after which Mrs. Bar- rows reported upon the last board meeting and also gave an account of the recent meeting of the Girls’ Sun- shine Club, which meets at the home. Mrs. Galther invited the circle to have a picnic July 13 at her Summer home at Jackson Station, Md. Mrs. Dieterich will entertain the circle on the fourth Wednesday in July for its regular monthly meeting. Mount Pleasant W. C. T. U. met for its June session at the home of Mr: Burt_Andrews in Takoma Park. Mrs. M. E. Read and Mrs. Rebecca Kohli conducted devotional exercises. The treasurer, Mrs. M. C. Bennett, stated that during last year there was an enrollment of 215 active members. The director of Americanization work, Mrs. F. C. Philpitt gave a report of the work done by her and her assistant, Mrs. Bessie Ward. Mrs. R. T. Stout, in charge of the Loyal Temperance Leglon, reported 135 bouquets distributed to children in hospitals on Flower Mission day. The union feels grateful to Mrs. L. ¥. Keb- ler for her liberal contribution of beautiful roses. Mrs. A. B, Carty made many visits to those sick and in_distress, taking with her cards, flowers and reading matter. Mr: Clark Cumings introduced Mrs. E. C. Matthew of the Children’s Bureau, who gave an enlightening address. Two new members were received. After adjournment refreshments were served by the hostess and her assist- ants, Mrs. Daniel Bride and Mrs. Roy Haynes. No further meetings will be held until September. The Clover Club met Thursday night at the home of Mrs W. Barnum, 2930 Macomb street, with Mrs. ‘George Curtis Shinn, the first president of the club, as hostess. The annual election of officers was held, and Mrs. Ralph E. Lawrence was elected president. Mrs. H. Bresna- han was elected vice president with Mrs. Godfrey L. Munter as secretary and Mrs. Vernon B. Lowery as treasurer. Mrs George O. Gillingham, the immediate past president, was titcetd® parliamentarilan, and Mrs. Louise S. Grisby was voted Director to the Federation of Womens' Clubs of the District of Columbia. The Clover Club has just closed a verv pleasan: year, showing a small increase in members. There will be no further meetings until Fall, at which time the club will\resume its schedule of practice in rliamentary pro- cedure and public speaking. The North Capitol W. C. T. U, met re- Monday evening" In 'the United Brethren Church, the president, Mrs. M. R. Lineback, presiding; Mrs. Theodore T. Moore, hostess. Reports were presented by the officers, Mrs. Harry Strang, recording secretary; Miss Annie Cather, corresponding secretary, and Mrs. Emma Lynch, treasurer. Mrs. Louis Espey, superin- tendent of flower mission, reported 50 bouquets distributed in the tubercu- losis ward in the Naval Hospital. Mrs. Theresa Williams, District correspond- ing secretary and chairman of cam- paign for new members, expressed sin- cere pleasure in the work of North Capitol Union in securing 65 members since the annual convention last Oc- tober, Mrs. Clara Bennett, who has brought In 21 active members and § honorary members, being especially commended. Mrs. M. N. Pollock, Dis- trict vice president, spoke briefly. Mrs. George Ross, District treasurer, was introduced and upon request out- lined the work of the department of scientific temperance Instruction in the public schools. Mr arles Mont- gomery, assistant recording secretar urged the distribution of more tempe ance literature in the Sunday schoo Miss Claire Lusby, District rec secretary told of the legl ation. Paul G. Ledig, fir: the Columbian Male Quarts selections, accompanied b Mr. Raymond and Mr. William Hart of the Holt Mandolin Club gave two duets on banjoe Mrs. Edith Willey told of her work at the Marine Bar- racks and Mrs. Alvin Day, president of Eckington Union, gave greetings, after which Mrs. Emma Kookegey pronounced the benediction. sang two his wife. e = Tantalum, a new metal for use in electrical work, where great resist- ence to heat and acids is required, is 80x90 and 81x99 Sheets c Perfect quality, closely woven and fin- ished with deep hems. Not only double bed size — but extra size sheets as well. 600 Perfect Pillowcases to Match (36x §1,00 45), 6 for Rayon Spreads. sz‘.97 Luster rayon spreads, of rose, blue, gold or orchid, with silver jacquard stripes. 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Mr. Deming attributed the shortage of applicants largely to the extensive construction work now going on in every part of the country. Births Reported. 5‘7:1‘::" LC HJ"‘]‘ I'Iflv;l Ffi{fl:r and Glidyn Mec : De Witt L. and Eloise l’ulk'b:lu;y HB"VT{"].- JM)(] dfil"!lla J‘um:‘. boy. crn and’ Ellzabet Haroid A, and Mabel Tiples by " George R. ‘and Laura E. Hoover boy and | girl (twina) Ercdorick R. und Bertha L. Price. girl mmons, irl. girl William W. and Ruth ¢ Edwin D. and Mary G. Fredeking, girl. sm and Betty Stein, gl any lenriotia Gi and Matiida Bardess poy ™ "0 and Lucile Jones. hoy, m _D. and Catherine Eubank, boy. o i e | Kl G b urch, Baltimore, | £ro /™ ond Mary Sraves oty #irl. 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