Evening Star Newspaper, December 2, 1928, Page 35

CLUBWOMEN OF THE NATION Pen Women Hold First of Celebrity Breakfasts—Democratic Women to Study Foreign Policy — Woman's Party Pro- tests Survey—Miss Smith Interviewed. BY CORINNE FRAZIER. With three celebrity speakers heading the program and many others who have attained distinction in their chosen fields of art or letters scattered among the guests, the National League of American Pen Women inaugurated their series of celebrity breakfasts at the Wil- Jard Hotel this past Friday morning. ‘These affairs, which will be held throughout the Winter months, are for the double purpose of bringing before the league members informally, people of attainment and of adding to the national clubhouse fund needed to com- g!cf? the purchase of the Southworth ome, which was selected this past Sum- mer as the future headquarters of the Pen Women. From both standpoints, the initial breakfast was a complete success. It was well attended and, in the artists presented, the guests had the privilege of making the personal acquaintance of ‘writers whose works are of special in- terest here in Washington because they are all residents of the Capital. Marietta Minnigerode Andrews, who needs no introduction to any one in the District of Columbia or Virginia, was the first celcbrity on the program. She had been asked to d iss her new book. “My Studio Window,” but devoted the major portion of her time to paying tribute to a fellow craftsman, who will | b2 on one of the later programs. Frances Lester Warner, the author of *“The Unintentional Charm of Men,” told of some of the complications of a writer's life, when called upon to be the “perfect w perfect mother, perfect Jady, housekeeper and good citizen,” all while getting copy to the publisher. Paul Wilstach, whose “Italian Holi- day” has charmed thousands of readers, Wwas the third celebrity to be introduced. Being a man, he left the talking to the ladies. Mrs. Nina S. Reed, chairman of the breakfast committee, introduced the speakers, with the exception of Mrs. Andrews, who was presented by Mrs, ‘Wolff Smith. Among the other celebri- es who were called upon for im- promptu remarks were Miss Sally Farn- ham, New York sculptress; Miss Vir- ginia Sullivan, novelist; and Miss Jack ‘Wilbur of New York. Pietro Gentile, juvenile singer from “Whoopee,” entertained \\‘l(hg Italian and American love songs. Mrs. Bonnie V. Busch, president of the national league, presided over the breakfast. Seated at the celebrity table ‘with Mrs. Busch and the three speaker- guests were Mrs. Ernest Thompson Seton, past president of the league; Mrs. | Sailie V. H. Pickett, president of the ‘Women's National Press Club; Miss Janet Richards, Miss Agnes Winn, Miss Florence Ward, Miss Patricia Poe Ben- nett, Dr. Mary Meek Atkeson, Mrs. T. H. Tiller, Mrs. Daniel C. Chace, Mrs. Reed, Mrs. Aaron Newman and Mrs. Albert Nicholas Baggs. “Pending Questions on Foreign Pol- dcy” is the general subject of the series of half a dozen talks to be given at the ‘weekly program luncheons of the Wom- an’s National Democratic Club, begin- ning tomorrow afternoon at the New Hampshire avenue clubhouse. Senator Thomas J. Walsh of Mon- tana will make the first talk, discussing the question of the World Court and its relation to the Kellogg-Briand treaty. Mrs. J. Borden Harriman will preside et the luncheon, introducing the speaker. On Thursday. December 6, Mrs. Eliza- betn W. de Huff will give an illustrated lecture ‘on “Art and By-paths of the Indians of New Mexico and Arizona” before the club members, following the usual “Thursday open house dinner. Tuesday morning bridge parties will be resumed by the Democratic women beginning this Tuesday at 11 o'clock, followed by luncheon at 1 o'clock. Mrs. Bertram Chesterman is chairman of the bridgé committee, which includes Mrs. Samuel Jordan Graham, Mrs. Harry ,Rickey, Mrs. Prank Hiram Snell, Mrs. Cordell Hull, Mrs. Oliver G. Newman, Mrs. George O. Ricker and Mrs. Huston ‘Thompson. Mrs. Evelyn Hunt Condon has suc- ceeded Miss Margaret Bannister as editor of the Bulletin, the official organ gl;u;ha Woman’s National Democratic | * ok ok Charging that the investigation of | the Women's Bureau into the effect of Jows that apply to women but not to men in industry is biased and unrep- | resentative, the Woman's Party in a| statement issued today declared that the investigation of the Government bureau from their viewpoint has little value. ‘The Woman's Party claims that the Women's Bureau openly favors restric- tive laws for woman workers, that it gathered the material for its investi- gation through “private interviews,” re- fusing to have open hearings, and pro- vided no opportunity for those favor- ing industrial equality to examine wit- nesses and check up on evidence and present their own witnesses and evi- dence in open court. The investigation just concluded by the Women's Bureau, the Woman's Party states, can there- fore be of little help in determining | whether or not laws that apply to| women but not to men in industry | are a handicap to women in earning their living. The investigation of this question, which is a matter of controversy among | the women’s organizations of the coun- | try, was the outcome of a conference of women's organizations called by the United States Department of Labor in ‘Washington in January, 1926. The con- ference in requesting the Women's Bu- reau to make the investigation asked that an advisory committee be appoint- ed with equal representation of both sides of the controversy. Three mem-| bers of the National Woman's Party were later appointed to represent those . who believe that labor Jaws should ap-| ply alike to men and women. i According to the statement of the Women's Party, after this advisory committee held a few meectings, it was apparent that the investigation #s con- templated by the Women's Bureau ‘would give no opportunity to those fa- | THE SUNDAY STAR, WASHINGTON. D. € DR | | | MRS. BONNIE BUSCH, | President of the League of American| Pen Women, who presided at the first | | celebrity breakfast, held at the Willard | Hotel Friday, November 30. securing child-labor reform. It lapsed, |and then in 1925, through the efforts iof American representatives, it was resuscitated anll reorganized on a basis of representation of organizations. | There are 12 constituent groups repre- | senting 10 different nationalities, in- | cluding the American Woman's 'Club |of Shanghai, the American Association iuf University Women, the British Women's Association, the German | Woman's Club, the Danube Coun- | tries’ Woman's Association, Netherlands | Woman’s Club, Japanese W. C. T. U. | Chinese Woman's Club of Shanghai, | Shanghai Y. W. C. A, Chinese Wom- |an Suffrage Association and the Portu- |guese Woman's Association. The coun- | cil represents 3,200 women. | “There are so many occasions when we need united action that what we | are doing is creating civic conscious- | ness in this group of women. Recently we conducted a club institute, and, while much of the program was elemental to | the older group, it brought us all to- gether 'and it was of inestimable value to the younger groups. It was really a demonstration club meeting, as we set up an organization right before their eyes. We had 84 delegates and held morning and afternoon sessions. “The ‘American Woman's Club goes into its new quarters in Sasson House January 1, where it will have 75 square feet of floor space on the fifth floor of this fine, new modern building on the Bund overlooking the entire river front. ‘We will have seven bedrooms with bath in addition to club quarters. The club has taken the lead in stressing inter- national relations in the community. My inspiration for this work grew out of the Los Angeles biennial. In fact, I absorbed so much enthusiasm there that I have been going on it ever since. 1 realized at the biennial that we people in Shanghai were overlooking a great opportunity in international relations, as we live right in the heart of a great international settlement under interna- tional government. We have practical experience every day in international relations, and up to that time the wom- en's clubs were doing nothing. “I succeeded in persuading the pro- gram committee of the American Wom- an’s Club to make the first meeting of the season an international day. The meeting was opened by the chairman of the Shanghai Municipal Council, who is at present an American. His subject was ‘Women’s Civic Responsi- bility in an International Community." This was followed by five-minute speeches from the leaders of each woman’s club. In case of the language barrier, musical selections typical of the country were given. The meeting concluded with an address by the judge of the United States Court for China upon the ‘World Court, and What It Means in World Peace and Arbitra- tion.” So successful was international day that it has become an institution in the calendar of the club. “For two years we had a pan-Pacific subcommittee doing work preparatory to the Pan-Pacific Conference held during the past Summer in Honolulu. This conference, which I attended, I regard as the most important thing of its kind that has occurred. Delegates came to consider their problems as Pacific women, but they soon realized that all that happens in the Pacific has a world implication. To my mind the sanity of the group generally was a striking and outstanding thing. Women were not willing to prescribe remedies withous knowing basic fundamentals. When e: peris from many lands began to ex change their knowledge and experience with women from other countries, they realized that with all their experience even along technical lines, they wes tnable ip write prescriptions for human- ity’s ills until more basic work is under- taken. Toward this end resolutions came out of this conference which call for the undertaking of certain projects. “Dr. Louise Stanley, chief of the Bureau of Home Economics, who repre- sented President Coolidge at the con- | ference, brought out in a very cal | manner the definite relationshiv of diet | to any cost-of-living study. She urged | that the cost of living surveys under- taken in Japan and China yielded | desirable information along dietic linas. ! “In the government section it was ! i brought out that suffrage had not { brought the millennium, but that it must be followed up with political edu- cation in the broadest sense. | | | secretary of state in the ministry of Honolulu. She is a graduate .of the Washington College of Law. * % x % gENORA MARIA DE GUILLEN- *7 RIVAS will serve on the Inter- American Commission of Women as the member from Salvadore, according to an announcement made recently by the commission, which expressed the genu- ine satisfaction of the group in having obtained the co-operation of a Salva- dorean of such intelligence and prestige in the long and arduous task of in- vestigating the legal status of women in the Americas with a view to abolishing 21l descriminations on the ground of seX. Senora de Guillen-Rivas, the wife of Dr. Joaquin Guillen-Rivas, present sub- health and welfare, is one of the clear- est exponents of the intellectual and moral prestige enjoyed by the women of Salvador. She was born in 1899. of Colombian parenis, Don Rafael Alvarez Lalinde and Dona Julia Angel de Alvarez La- ey 1) L) IBER 1928—PART 1. linda, and her mather's memory espe- clally i5 held in deep reverence in Sal- vador. Senorita Maria, their daughter, received a very fine education at the College of La Asuncion, in the town of Santa Ana, where she was residing until recently. In 1914 she was marrfed, and is the mother of five children, to whom she devotes the greater part of her life. Be- sides her attachment to her husband and children, Senora Guiilen-Rivas has a deep-rooted love of the beautiful, and | stated that one group of children was devotes her free moments to works of social welfare, being a member of vari- ous Catholic and social associations. At night she devotes several hours to writ- ing, which has been her chief delight since the days of her girlhood. Her literary work is as yet not known universally, for although she has written much, she has had published a com- paratively small part of her writings on subjects of social interest, and then using the “nom de plume” of Amary Zalvera, which was for a long time a constant puzzle to the public. It was only when a novel of hers, called “La Hija de Casa” (The Daughter of the House) was awarded a prize in the Competition of Regional Novels, organ- ized by one of the important daily pa- pers of the country, that her real name was revealed and the public knew the identity of the popular writer. Besides this novel, which has not yet been pub- lished, Senora de Guillen-Rivas has written two or three plays and a novel on a Central American theme. Secnora de Guillen-Rivas is very en- thasiastic over her appointment to the Inter-American Commission of Women, and has declared that she is determined to work intensely for equal rights for women. D. A. R. ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED BY NANNIE LANCASTER. Judge Lynn Chapter.—Mrs. Robbins, for the Founders’ Memorial committee, states that the statue, which is being made by Mrs. Harry Payne Whitney for the Founders' Memorial, has been changed from bronze to Tennessee marble, which is of a pinkish hue, at the request of Mrs. Whitney, to more nearly be in keeping with the ensemble of the entire scheme of buildings and grounds. Mrs. Whitney has offered to be responsbile for the extra cost of the material—the Tennessee marble. The committee has very gladly accepted the offer of Mrs. Whitney. Our Flag Chapter met for its Novem- ber meeting at the home of Mrs. Frank | Lee Williams, Miss Sarah Hannay was assisting hostess. The Lord’s prayer and the salute to the flag in unison was followed by the reading of the message of the president general, Mrs. Alfred Brosseau, by Mrs. Edward Weeks, regent. | The chairman of ways and means, Mrs. George Eastment, and Miss Josephine Prather, treasurer of this committee re- ported more than $200 realized for Prather, treasurer of this committee, re- cently held at the Carlton. Mrs. R. M. Richards, registrar, reported two new resident members, Mrs. Gordon Sprague and Mrs. Bernard Umhau, and one non-rseident, Miss Edith Gaumer | of Blandinsville, Ill. Members accepted by transfer were Mrs. Clara S. Hill, Mrs. Francis S. Marsh and Miss Alice Neil Taylor. Messages were read from out- of-town members, Mrs. Sallie J. Broadus and Mrs. S. W. Day. Two were pre- sented for membership. Mrs. Samuel Polkinhorn, member from the chapter on the State historic committee, read an account of the work of that com- mittee, telling of a pilgrimage she made in company with Miss Alice Johnson to the mile stone under chapter guardian- ship, which is located near the O’Hare place, Miss Blanch Polkinhorn par- ticipated in the ceremony which took place at this time. Mrs. Woodbury Pulsiver, chairman of patrotic educa- tion, reported books sent to the Louise Home for the Culpeper School in Vir- inia and conditions in schools in other States. The State chairman of Amer- icanism, Mrs. Grattan' Kerans, invited members of the chapter to attend those committee meetings. Mrs. Lowell F. Hobart, organizing secretary general, and Mrs. Walker, national defense chair- man, were honor guests of the day. Mrs. Hobart told of the redecorating and furnishing of Continental Hall and invited members to visit it. Mrs. Valker urged co-operation of the chapter members in keeping America safe for democracy. Miss Lil- lian Chenoweth sang, with Mrs. Dorothy Baxter at the piano. Mrs. Julius Talmadge, national chairman of the magazine committee, notified mem- bers of a souvenir edition of the D. A. R. magazine entitled “The Con- stitution Hall Souvenir Edition,” which would be issued in December. Mrs. C. H. Jewett, chapter chairman of for- eign relations, announced a meeting of this State committee to be held Mon- day at 8 p.m. December 17, in the officers’ room in Continental Hall, to which members were invited. Repre- sentative Steve E. Porter will speak on “The Kellogg Peace Pact.” A meeting of the chapter will be held December 27 in the Women's City Club house. Mrs. George Eastment, Mrs. A. L. Hazelton, Miss Lillie and Miss Anna Hazelton and Miss .Ida A. Burnett will be hostesses. During the social hour refreshments were served. Mrs. Edward M. Weeks poured. Samuel Gorton Chapter met Novem- ber 13 at the home of Mrs. Ross House, ‘Woodside Apartments, After the busi- ness meeting, during which one new member was added to the chapter, a most “delightful program was rendered consisting of readings by Miss Frances E. White and Mrs. Sarah Morrow, and songs and recitations by Mr. and Mrs. Homer House, Ross House and Miss House. With Mr. Homer House acting as leader the audience joined with him, much to the enjoyment of all, in the singing of many well known songs. The next meeting will be held early in December. The Martha Washington Chapter will meet at the Willard December 11, at 7:30 p.m. Except for the reading of the minutes the usual business will be omitted, Miss Janet Richards will give her first public talk of the season, as the opening of her regular Monday course of lectures has been deferred. Her subject will be “Europe in 1928; Scenic and Political.” Preceding the lecture Miss Helen Howison, soprano soloist of the Church of the Covenant, will sing. Reservations for tickets may be made with Mrs. Frank Hight, regent, few years ago. Mme. Lebat is a member of the Lucy Holcombe Chapter. Assist- ing Mrs. Whyte as hostesses were Mrs. McMillan, Mrs. Peterson, Mrs. Allen, Miss Townsend and Miss Fisher. The table was attractively decorated with the chapter colors, blue and buff, with a centerpiece of yellow chrystanthe- mums surrounded by four tall blue candles, and this color scheme was also carried out in the refreshments. In addition to Mrs. Gauss and Mme. Lebat, other guests of the evening were Miss Virginia Price, Mrs. Clifford Whyte, Miss Meta Luttrell and Mrs. Thomas D. Henry. It was regretted that a previous engagement prevented Mrs. Caldwell, the State regent, from being present. Martha Washington Chapter held its November meeting at 3217 Connecticut avenue, Mrs. Roscoe L. Oatley was the hostess, The regent, Mrs. F. B. Linton, reported on the meetings that she had | attended. Mrs. Angus Lamond, the his- torian, gave a good report on the prog- ress that she is making on writing the history of the chapter, she also told the chapter an interesting story about Pres- ident Harrison and gave a description of Sulgrave Manor, England. Mrs. Gordon, the treasurer, reported a substantial balance and told of the work of the Americanization committee. Miss Peck, Miss Bogan and Mrs. Bun- ten made committee reports after which the regent introduced Mrs. David Cald- well, the State regent, and Mrs. Clar- ence Weaver of Little John Boyden | Chapter. Both ladies gave interesting talks. A social hour followed. The chapter will meet with Miss C. Byrd Milligan in December. The Susan Riviere Hetzel Chapter held its November meeting at the coun- try home of Mrs. Wilbur S. Hinman at Falls Church, with the regent, Mrs. Gertrude J. McPherson, in the chair. Following the recitation of the Lord's Prayer, the salute to the flag and America’s creed, Mrs. Geoffrey Creyke read the minutes of the last meeting. The treasurer's report showed a sub- stantial balance on hand for the many calls of patriotic and educational work for the coming Winter. The corresponding secretary reported the marriages of two members of the chapter since the last meeting. In the absence of the chapter historian, the secretary read a report from the his- | torian, | The regent presented to the chapter an outline prepared by the national de- fense committee and containing titles suggested by that ecommittee for talks at chapter meetings. The chapter unanimously voted to adopt the list of titles submiited by the national defense committee and have a talk on that subject at-each meeting. Mrs. Creyke reported for the Ameri- canism committee, Mrs. Clark for for- eign relations, Miss Chancellor for man- | ual for immigrants, Miss Willlams for patriotic education, all the reports be-] ing most enthusiastically received. | During the social hour a vote of | thanks was given the hostess for so charmingly entertaining the chapter. Manor House Chapter, D. A. R., held ! its November meeting at the home of Mrs. Calvin Hassell in Takoma Park, Md. Assisting Mrs. Hassell .were Mrs. Ernest Mudd, Mrs. I. B. Mullis and Miss Sue Annan. An automobile trip out to this hospitable home was greatly enjoyed by the members and guests. ‘The meeting was called to order by the regent, ' Miss Mary ' Lee Goddard, and was followed by prayer, led by the chaplain, Mrs. Jesse Anthony, and the salute to the flag, led by the regent. The recording secretary, Miss Mamie Hawkins, was unable to be present owing to illness and Mrs. Clifton Clark was gppointed secrelary, pro tem, and | read the minutes of the last meeting. Mrs. LeGage Pratt, historian, and Mrs. Orlando Smith, regisirar, were reported | as recovering from long illness and the secretary was instructed to send letters | of love and congratulations. 'The | treasurer, Miss Jennie Dwight, made a ! good report on the financial condition | of the chapter, which was accepted with thanks. Because of the recent absence in per capita tax, Miss Dwight moved | that the dues of the chapter be in- creased to $2.50. This motion was car- | ried. Mrs. Mabel McCoy of Glen Jean, | W. Va,, sent a donation to the chapter and asked that her name be kept on | the roll as an associate member. Mrs. | McCoy had transferred recently to the | Borderland Chapter, which had just been granted a charter and was the first chapter to organize at Glen Jean. Mrs. Jane Hooker spoke of the Americanism committee of which she is a member, and Mrs, Hassell on s and Daugh- ters of the Republic.” The regent | Ing of the State historic committee. At this meeting one of Victory Chapter members, Miss Kathrina Harvey, gave an account of her visit during the past Summer to Sulgrave manor, the an- cestral home of George Washington. ‘The chairman of the student loan fund committee, Mrs. William C. Ruediger, gave a report of that committee’s first meeting this Fall, after which the chapter voted to increase its annual donation to this work to $16. In re- porting for the Sons and Daughters of the Republic, Mrs. Willlam H. Harper working on scrap books for patients of the Naval Hospital. A Christmas party is being planned by the State chairman for the children belonging to the Sons and Daughters of the Republic. Miss Kathrina Harvey, representing the national defense committee, gave a de- tailed report of the November meeting. In it an outline of study for chapters i during the coming year was recom- mended. On January 26 Victory Chapter is planning to celebrate the tenth anni- versary of its organization in the form of a birthday dinner. Miss Harvey is chairman of arrangements and, along with her committee, is making plans for a delightful evening. Mrs. Alfred | Garges, State chairman of Constitution Hall committee, and Mrs. John L. Barr, State chairman of the correct use of the flag committee, were present and gave short talks concerning the work of their committees. The guest speaker for the meeting was William Hassett, his gubject being “Colonial Architecture.” His informal discussion of the subject, illustrated with pictures, delighted those present. The chapter expressed its appreciation to the speaker by giving him a rising vote of thanks, after which it ad- journed for a social hour. The assist- | ing hostesses were Mrs. Willlam A. King and Mrs. H. H. Lewis. Columbia Chapter met at the home of Mrs. Walter E. Barton, 3610 Massa- chusetts avenue, on Tuesday evening. The chapter regretted the absence of the regent, Mrs. James Henry Harper, {and expressed hope for a speedy recov- ery from the cold which kept her from the meeting. Mrs. Roy A. Porterfield, vice regent, opened the meeting by leading the sa- lute to the flag and by prayer con- ducted by Mrs. Ida Warren Myrth. Before going into the business of the evening, Mrs. Porterfleld asked the chapter to join in silent prayer in mem- ory of Miss Carrie Preble Sylvester of Citronella, Ala., a non-resident mem- ber. Expressions of Miss Sylvester’s splendid character were read by Miss Isabel Myrth, recording secretary. Ex- pressions of sympathy were also extend- ed to Mrs. George R. Ide, who was in- jured in a recent automobile accident. In giving a report of her work as registrar, Mrs. Velma S. Barber gave |some facts concerning Staten Island property during and after the Revolu- tionary War. She stated that she had papers for three new members. Toys and linen for the children’s room of the Americanization School were solicited by Mrs. Childress B. Gwyn, chapter representative. She also mentioned a card party to be given in February for the benefit of the school. Miss Isabel Myrth reminded the mem- bers that the Ellis Island box would be packed at the next meeting and asked for donations of sewing and weaving material. Mrs. Ida Warren Myrth of the for- eign relations committee discussed cur- rent events in relation to European countries. On_behalf of the magazine commit- tee, Mrs. George Middleton enthused the members to the extent of giving subscriptions as Christmas presents, and several orders were given. The chap- ter voted to give the magazine to the club historian, the books to belong to that office as reference. Mrs. Paul Anderson presented & con- vincing and enthusiastic report of her committee and gave a reading. Mrs. Albert B. Snavely thanked the chapter on behalf of Southern moun- tain schools for the scholarships and help extended by the chapter and asked tlat the organization continue its sup=| port along the same lines. A subscription to the magazine was authorized presented to the Culpeper library. The usual contribution to Sons and Daughters of the Republic was voted upon and passed. Mrs. Chapter House card party to be given January 25 at the Willard Hotel and asked for donations of candy and cake, | Mrs. Coombs having pledged one of her own confections. On behalf of Mrs. William Cole, his- torian, who was unable to be present, Mrs. Snavely read her report. The his- torical committee is specializing on study of the period from 1776 to 1800. At the last meeting Mrs. David D. Cald- well, State regent, in speaking of the District milestones called Mrs. Velma S. Barber of Columbia Chapter, “the mother of milestones.” Mrs. Roy A. Porterfield, as chairman of the ways and means committee, ex- pressed pleasure at the success of the recent card party held at the Roosevelt Hotel, and she thanked Mrs. Middleton for the assistance rendered in conduct- ing the food sale held lest Saturday. A rising vote of appreciation was given by the members to Mrs. Porter- field and Mrs. F. G. Savage for their efforts in making the card party a financial and social success. | It was decided to hold the December meeting on the third Tuesday instead of the usual date, owing to the nearness of Christmas. | Mrs. Eli Helmick, visiting national registrar general, expressed keen inter- est in the work of the chapter and con- gratulated the members on their efforts. She portrayed the opportunities for service of national officers and men- tlonfid how wedded they became to their work. ‘Those signing the guest book for the evening were Mrs. Eli Helmick, Mrs. Margaret Zimmele, James Henry Har- per, Childress B. Gwyn, George Middle- ton, Paul Anderson and Walter E. Bar- | ton. Assisting hostesses were Mrs. Ida W. Myrth, Mrs. Fred O. Roman, Mrs. Jen- nie White, Mrs. Clayton Willard, Mrs. George Ide and Miss Evelyn Waterman. Capt. Wendell Wolfe Chapter met Tuesday evening at the home of the vice regent, Mrs. Albert S. Boles. The guest of honor and speaker was Miss Ella Lorraine Dorsey, who gave an ad- dress on “The Founders of the Daugh- ters of the American Revolution.” As Miss Dorsey’s national number is 57 and she was intimately acquainted with the women who were the founders of the organization, her remarks were most in- teresting and greatly enjoyed. especially by the younger members of the society, many of whom heard the story for the first time. At the business session which pre- ceded the address the regent, Mrs. Ruth Barnard Parker, presided, and after the customary opening exercises gave her monthly report as regent and heard the other reports of officers, chapter chair- men and representatives on the State committees in their order, all of which showed much activity in both State and National affairs. Under Americanism Mrs. A. W. Dowler gave a comprehen- sive report, Chapter House Committee Representative Mrs. Stine reported that a card party would be given at the ‘Willard on the night of January 25 for the benefit of the chapter house and the chapter voted to take four tables. Miss Harriet M. Chase, vice chairman of the foreign relations committee, re- C. C. Coombs announced the | P. ported that a meeting had been ar- | ranged for December 17 in the national | officers’ room in Memorial Continental Hall, which will be addressed by Rep- | resentative Stephen Porter, chairman of | the House committee on foreign rela- tions, and also by Miss Janet Richards, | and urged all members to attend. Miss | Wolfe, honorary regent, spoke of the | meeting of the Constitution Hall com- | mittee held recently and of the laying ‘ of the corner stone. Mrs. Bell, chair- | man for the District D. A. R. of the | manual for emigrants, gave a report of | the work of her committee and also re- ported the recent State historic commit- { tee meeting, at which she read a paper | on ‘“November in the Revolution.” Mrs. V. Roundy reported the Sons and| ughters of the Republic committee's | activities and announced two meetings in the near future at Friendship House and Peck Chapel. Mrs. R. C. Wilson re- quested every one to be generous with the box for Ellis Island which was being made up at this meeting. The ways and means committee, Miss Pur- | cell, chairman, reported the sale of Christmas cards going on. The registrar, Mrs. E. H. Gough, re- ported that the papers of four appli- cants for membership had been ac- cepted by the national board of man- agement and they are now members of the chapter. TRey are Mrs. Sarah Myers and Miss Mary Ruth Points of Harrisonburg, Va.; Miss Sarah Points of Philadelphia and Mrs. Ida Points Willis of Hollywood,~Fla. A transfer had been granted to Mrs. Joy Elmer Morgan to a chapter in Nebraska, and also transfers to Mrs. Blanche Wolfe | Cook of Somerset, Ky., and to Mrs. Mabel French Taylor and Mrs. F. Clay Sloan, both of Burnside, Ky. The last | three members are joining a chapter | to be organized at Somerset, Ky., and | will become active members_thereof. One new member. Miss Virginia K. Bird, was present and one new asso- | clate member, Miss Florence Lancaster. | A letter was read from Mrs. Richard | Buchanan, resigning from the associate | membership of the chapter, as, owing to the death of her husband, she will hereafter make her home in In- dianapolis, where she is a member of the Caroline Scott Harrison Chapter of that city. It was announced that a daughter had been born to Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Naramore, and a letter was ordered sent to them congratulating them on the event. There was a very large attendance of members and two guests, Miss Caro- | line O. May of the Gen. Morgan Chapter 'of Fairmount, W. Va. and Mrs. Kate B. Stone of the Fort Worth Chapter, Fort Worth, Tex. Mrs. Ralph C. Wilson contributed vocal numbers, playing her own accompaniments, and during the social hour the hostess, as- sisted by Mesdames Hager, Hunter and Ward and Miss Luttrell, served re- freshments. ‘The next meeting will be held De- cember 11 at the home of Mrs. Ada Mills Payne, the date being brought forward on account of the nearness of the holiday season. Student Loan.—Mrs. James C. Ord, chairman of the D. A. R. student loan committee of the District, announces a meeting of the committee December 5 at 8 pm. at the Hamilton Hotel. Committee members are requested to bring a report from their chapters re- gnn]i(lng the co-operation in the year's work, Monticello Chapter met Tuesday eve- ning at the home of Mrs. Helen M. Hall, 1230 Irving street. _Assisting Mrs. Hall were Mrs. Charles P. Benns, Miss Eleanor Swift and Mrs. S. B. W« bridge. The vice regent, Mrs. A. E. T. Hans- mann. presided. The meeting opened with prayer by the chaplain, Mrs. F. W. Carden, followed by the usual patriotic exercises. The minutes of the previous meeting were approved and the treasurer’s re- port_accepted. - o William Derr Baker, was accepted with regret by the chapter. The vice regent, Mis. Hansmann, was elected regent, with Mrs. Baker as vice regent. Mrs. Hansmann reported the Consti- tution Hall card party and the laying of the corner stone of Constitution Hall. She also announced that the chapter had fulfilled all its pledges for Consti- tution Hall. Mrs. F. E. MacNeil reported the meeting of the Girl Home Makers' com- mittee, at which Mr. Thompson of the Boys' City Club spoke. She told of the reeds of the: Girl Home Makers, and said each chapter was asked to con- tribute $5 for the work. Mrs. Benns, in reporting for the his- toric committee, spoke about the work of looking up and caring for the mile- stones. She told of Miss Harvey's trip to Sulgrave Manor, giving its origin, history and present work of reconstru tion. She also_told about Mrs. Harri- son’s paper on President William Henry Harrison. The December meeting was discussed. Members were asked to bring clothing for the box for the mountaineers. Mrs. Donch sang “The Star Spangled Banner.” A pleasant social hour fol- lowed the business meeting. The chafl- ter had as guests Miss Whitaker, MrS. McReynolds and Mrs. Mauerman, The Maj. William Overton Callis Chapter held its meeting November 13 at the home of Mrs. Albert F. Mc- Dowell, 2379 Rhode northeast. The regent, Mrs. M. De Clare M. Beftry, was unable to be present. The vice re- gent. Miss Julia Sommerville Jennings, presided. The following named mem- bers were present: Mrs. Albert F. Mc- Emilie I. Nicholls, Mrs. T. Temple Hill, Mrs. William L. Woodward, Miss Sallie Greene Calvin, Miss Charlotte John- ston, Mrs. Edward L. Marthill, Miss Helen Wooster, Mrs. Samuel Judson Porter and Miss Ida Hammond. The last two were new members and were cordially welcomed by the chapter. Mrs. John Earl Sinlinger (formerly Miss Louise McDowell) was present and gave a greeting from her chapter in New York. The reports were good and full of in- terest. Miss Calvin reported several new members in prospect and Miss Charlotte Johnston, financial chairman, made a fine report, showing consider- able energy and success. After the meeting there was the usual social hour, enlivened by music, con- versation and refresh:nents. Island avenue Lucy Holcombe Chapter held its No- vember meeting at the home of the re- gent, Mrs. Luther Hess Waring, Mrs. Margaret Eyster and Mrs. Jessie Porter Wood assisting hostesses. The meeting opened with the usual exercises. budget committee presented its report and after some discussion the budget was adopted. It was decided to have a collection at each meeting, the amounts | thus received to be used for the sun- shine work of the chapter. A report was made on the sale of Christmas cards and plans were discussed for the Christmas box for Inez Wise, at Tamas- see Industrial School. Other routine business being disposed of, the meeting adjourned and Mrs. Frank B. Lord sang. Special guests for the evening were the State regent, Mrs. David D. Caldwell, who spoke briefly in the in- terest of the building fund for Consti- tution Hall, and Mrs. Randolph D. Hop- kins, regent for Richard Arnold Chap- ter, who brought greetings from that chapter. Refreshments were served during the social hour. Animals and Parasites. Man is less bothered by parasites than he has ever been, but domestic |animals concentrated in small areas ! are probably more pestered than in the The resignation of the regent, Mrs. past. 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Potomac Chapter held its November meeting at the home of Mrs. Frank ‘Westbrook, 3826 McKinley street, with Mrs. Christopher Duffy acting as as- gave an account of the laying of the corner stone of Constitution Hall. The | announcement of the two candidates for president general and their respec- : tive slates were read. A request was made that a card shower at Thanks- This is one of the most remarkable radios ever offered the. American | retary of Labor, the chairman of ap- propriations of both Senate and House and the chief of the Bureau of Efi- ciency as those most concerned in the matter. The Women's Bureau, however, | started upon its investigation and did | not again -call the advisory committee into consultation. 2 AY ganization and work of the Amer- | jcan Woman's Club of Shanghai was | given by Miss A. Viola Smith. United States trade commissioner at Shanghal, | in a recent interview with officials of | the General Federation of Women’s Clubs. Miss Smith is now in Wash- ington and was a guest of the Wom- en's National Press Club for luncheon ‘Tuesday. | “The American Woman's Club of | Shanghai has set the pace for club- | work in China, if not in the Orient.” said Miss Smith. “We have been re-| ferred to not only as the mother but | as the grandmother of the club move- | ment in our part of the world. There are now 27 women's clubs in China. | The Shanghai Club claims to be the first foreign club to affiliate with the | General Federation, having joined in | 28 Shanghal a joint committee of | Shanghal women's organizations was | formed in 1921, representing American British, Japanese and Chinese women who attempted to do something toward | i interesting account of the or-| of the women vote. “To me the most striking feature of the conference was the six primary school teachers located in six remote varts of Javan, who attended the co ference. They made all of the arranee- ments for their transnortation, financing | themselves individually, each one with- out the knowledge of the other, until ] <he, got on the Shinvo Maru, where ! found there were five others who h: had the same idea. Not one of them could speak a word of Epglish. vet thev felt the urge for wider knowledge and | greater understanding. One of them, | with an interoreter, went to the office | to register, and said she had looked over the program with great interest, but failed to find where any provision had been made for a department of inter- national education. “The outspokenness of the Japanese women relative to the social and other evils in their country was a revelation to Occidental minds. The Australian and New Zealand women made a mark- ed contribution to the conference by bringing home in a very practical way what the League of Nations. the World Court and similar organizations are ac- tually accomolishing. Miss Smith will speak at a meeting i sistant hostess. Mrs. D. C. Walser, the regent, pre- sided. Two committees were appointed by the regent, the budget committee with Mrs. H. H. Thompson chairman, and a committee to make arrange ments for the annual tea in February | with Mrs. John R. Wheeler chairman. Following the business meeting re- freshments were served by the hostess and a social hour enjoyed. Continental Chapter met at the home of Mrs. Thomas D. Whyte, 1649 Hobart street, November 26. The regent, Mrs. Peterson, who has recently returned, from California, presided. Following ihe usual committee reports the budget for | the coming year was discussed and} accepted as prepared by the committee. Mrs. Middleton reported excellent prog- | ress in_the sale of the Christmas cards. | She also read a letter she had just { received from Miss Mary Durham, who with her sister, Miss Louise Durham, is spending the Winter in California. The registrar announced the transfer of Mrs. Helen Howe Page to Continental Chapter. After the business meeting, Mrs. Harry Gauss, treasurer of the Chapter House Corporation, described the work being of the National Woman's Party at national headquarters, 21 First street northeast, this afternoon at 4 o'clock As president of the American Woman's | Club in Shanghai, Miss Smith attended ' the recent Pan-Pacific Conference in | tume, gave an account of her recent done for the chapter house. Mme. Lebat, dressed in the Rumanian national cos- visit to Rumania with a party of other Americans as the guests of a group of Rumanians whe visited this country a giving be sent to the chapter’s shut-in members. Final arrangements were made for the card party to be given on December 3, at the Chestnut Farms Auditorium. The re&cnt gave an ac- count of the State Officers Club dinner she had attended, at which time Miss Chinowith, former regent of the | chapter, had taken part in the minstrel | show following the dinner. At the conclusion of business, refreshments | were served suggestive of the coming | Thanksgiving season, from a table | lovely in its appointments. Constitution Chapter.—Mrs. Walter Miles will entertain at her residence, 3907 Jocelyn street, Chevy Chase, D. C., the State better film committee, Wednesday, at 2 pm. Mrs. Frank Morrison, chairman, will preside. Tnere will be an interesting program. Mrs. E. Grattan Kerans and Mrs. George Gillingham will speak. Mrs. David H. Kincheloe, wife of Representative Kincheloe of Kentucky, will sing and tea will be served in the dining room. Victor Chapter met at the home of | Mrs. W. W. Husband, 3456 Macomb street, Monday at 2:30 pm. In the| absence of the regent, Mrs. Joseph Stewart, who is In Europe, MfrpA ‘Towson Price, vice regent, presided. 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