Evening Star Newspaper, December 11, 1928, Page 20

20 —— CITIZENS OBSERVE TH ANNIVERSARY| Takoma Park Association Hears Addresses on Early Day Local Activities. “'anoms Park and its citizens’ asso- ; Cabot Lodge, Mrs. Wallace Radcliffe, ciations in the early days” was the theme of addresses in commemoration of the fortieth anniversary of founding of the Takoma Park Citizens’ Association, celebrated last night in Ta- koma Park branch of the Washington Public Library, corner Fifth and Cedar streets. Dr. William A. Hooker presided. The exercises opened with invoca- tion by Rev. Thomas C. Clark, pastor of the Takoma Park Presbyterian Church, followed by the singing of “America,’ led by Harry W. Warner, accompanied by the Quinter Mandolin Orchestra. The first speaker of the evening was Mrs. Alenca Lamond, vice president of the association, who extended greet- ings and spoke on “Earliest Reminis- cences.” She paid tribute to Benjamin P. Gilbert, founder of the suburb. Recollections of '38-'89. John B. Kinnear, past president of the association and former mayor of, ‘Takoma Park, Md., gave “Recollections of Takoma Park in '88, '89 and the 90s.” telling of the first organization, which was in the nature of a welfare association. He told of the formation of the first town council and of secur- ing the first legislation from the Mary- land Legislature, with only 16 residenis in the suburb at that time. “A History of Takoma Park—With Anecdotes” was the subject of Prof. Lewis M. Mooers, historian for Takoma Park and former member of the town council. The activities of some of the ploneers, who appeared in an old-time photograph which he produced, were outlined by the speaker. “A Tribute to the Founder of Takoma Park—Benjamin F. Gilbert” was the title of the address of the past presi- dent and former mayor of Takoma Park, Wilmer G. Platt. Mr. Platt said he thought a simple tablet to Gilbert's memory should be placed in the Ta- koma Park School. Library Topic of Address. H. F. Tafl, former councilman and mayor of the town, told “How the Ta- koma Park Library Was Secured.” The speaker outlined the history of secur- ing the mecessary legislation, following the donation of money by Andrew Car- negie to construct the library, and of the purchase of the site and events that followed. The building was dedi- | cated November 15, 1911. Ben G. Davis, present mayor of Takoma Park, told of Recollections of the Citizens’ Association in the Early Days,” which he served several years as its secretary. The last speaker of the evening was William Wade Dyar, for 12 years a member of the town council, and through whose efforts the first legisla- tion for placing the town on a sound ‘business basis was secured through the Maryland Legislature. The subject of his address was “Early Experiences in ‘Takoma Park.” SOCIETY (Continued Prom Nineteenth Page.) the assembly rooms, and the guests will be received by Miss Brown, assisted by Mrs. Thomas Edwin Brown, presi- dent of the Y. W. C. A.; Miss Hettie P. Anderson, general secretary, and Miss Margaret Fox, who is entertaining Miss Florence Brown during her stay in the eity. On leaving this city Miss Brown went to China as head of the American hostess house of the Young Women'’s Christian Association in Shanghai. Since her return to this country she has made her home in Rochester, N. Y. The tea on Friday afternoon is very informal, and all of Miss Brown's friends are invited. No cards are being sent out. Secretary of the Treasury Mellon heads the list of boxholders for the meeting of the Pennsylvania Society tonight in the Willard Hotel ballroom at 8:15 o'clock. Others who will entertain box parties at this meet- ing are former Representative and Mrs. Thomas W. Philiips, jr.; Representa- tive and Mrs. Thomas C. Cochran, Poprocentative and Mrs. 1. H. Dout- rich, Representative and Mrs. F. W. Magrady, Representative and Mrs. Ed- ward M. Beers, Representative and Mrs. Clyde Kelly, Mrs. Jacob Leander Loose, Mrs. George Mesta, Mrs. Henry Alvah Strong, Mr. Irwin Laughlin, Mr. and Mrs. T. Lincoln Townsend and others. ‘The honor guests at this meeting will be Dr. Hubert Work, chairman, Republican national committee, and ]fidlut. Lester J. Maitland, transpacific yer. All plans have been completed for an unusually interesting meeting. George O'Connor will render vocal selections. Election of officers for the ensuing year will also be held. After the program there will be dancing until 1 o'clock. Mrs. Woodrow Wilson and her sister, Miss Bertha Bolling, were among the rucsu attending the weekly forum uncheon at the Woman's National Democratic Club yesterday, when Mr. Norman Davis, former Undersecretary of State, was the guest of honor. Mrs. D. C. Dill, wife of the Scnator from Washington, introduced the speaker. The other guests were Admiral and Mrs. Cary Grayson, George Bond Cochran, Mrs. Kate Trenholm Abrams, Mrs. Alvin Dodd, Mr. and Mrs. Charles ‘Warren, Mrs. Atlee Pomerene, Mrs, Cor- dell Hull, Mrs. Charles Hamlin, Mrs. Breckenridge Long, Mrs. Joseph Davies, Mrs. James Alexander, Mrs. Harry Snodgrass, Mrs. Samuel Jordan Gra- ham, Mrs. George M. Eckels, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bright, Mrs. Edward B. Meigs, Mrs. Harry Rickey, Mrs. Eugene Barrett, Miss Eleanor Smith, Mrs. J. Harry Covington, Mrs. Samuel Herrick, Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Bonsal, Miss Cornelia Bassel, Mrs. George A. Ricker, Miss Mary E. Coulson, Mrs. Wwilton J. Lambert, Mrs. .J Borden Harrimdn, Mrs. C. S. Thomas, Mrs, Frank Hiram Snell, Mrs. J. F. Nugent, Miss Lillian Ott, Mrs. Hugh Nelson, Mrs. F. B. Williamson, Mrs. Anna G. Connolly, Mrs. Vance Russel, Mrs. Finis J. Garrett, Mrs. J. M. Haynes and Mrs. M. T. Morse. ‘The concluding talk in the first Ori- ental art series at the studio of Miss Catharine Carter Critcher, 1603 Con- necticut avenue northwest, will be given tomorrow afternoon at 4:30 o'clock, when Mme. Wu, wife of the special representative from China, will be the guest of honor. Miss Gertrude Rich- ardson Brigham will speak on “China— the Art and Ideals of the Oldest of the | THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1928 Mrs. Harry Norment, Mrs. E.'J. Stell- wagen, Mrs. T. De Witt Talmage, Mrs. William F. Ham, Mrs. John Hays Ham- mond, Miss Dorothy M. White, Mrs. Countries.” A small display of Chinese art %ecu ‘will be shown and jasmine tea will be served. Mr. Sarkis Manou- kian will lend Chinese rugs. Mr. Wal- lace Wright will: interpret a Chinese (Lfezler D. Head, Mrs. C Augustus dance. Also on view will be sketches | SInpson, Mrs Edwin C Puller, Mrs. Albert King Mansfield, ss Helen S. Jones, Mrs. Frederick C. Hicks, Mrs. Walter Stilson Hutchins and Mrs. Charles Boughton Wood. L'Echo de France will meet this eve- ning in St. Paul's Hall, at 1423 V street, at 8 o'clock. The program includes an interesting talk by Mr. Cattani of the Egyptian legation on “Hieroglyphes and Their Deciphering,” with projections; some poems will be said by Mme. Laurent and a comedy, “L'Execution de Petet Louis” which appeared on the Grand Guignol stage in Paris and which will be played here by Mile. Parent, Mme. Fowle, Mr. Beneteau and Judge M. Lineberger. MRS. WINTHROP DIES. NEW YORK, December B an Winthrop, wife of the former vernor of Porto Rico, who also was ssistant Secretary of the N and Treasury Departments under P dents Roos~velt and Taft, died yeste: day at her home here. Winthrop, who was Miss Melza Riggs Woods of New York, was mar- ried to Mr. Winthrop in 1903. Mr. Win- throp is of the eighth gencration in direct descent from John Winthrop, the Colonial governor of Massachusetts. INDIA TEA Look for the map of India on the pack- age befors you by, by Mrs. J. C. Kelley, Miss Lois Vasser, Miss Esther Clark, Miss Pat Ferris, Mr. Richard Lee and Miss Feltri Molu- custcelier. Miss Katherine Fawcett will ald in receiving the guests and in pour- ing tea, assisted by Miss Mary Hamil- ton Brinkley and Miss Eleanor Folsom. The meeting is open to visitors, For the benefit performance of Cor- | nelia Otis Skinner at Mcmorial Conti- nental Hall on Saturday evening, De- cember 15, nciluded as patrons the Am- bassador of Japan, Mr. Katsuii Debuchi; Miss Mabel Boardman, Mrs. George Mrs. E. Goring Bliss, Mr. and Mrs. George White, Dr. and Mrs. Francis Hagner, Mr. O. H. P. Johnson and Mrs. Alfred T. Brosseau. Among those taking tables for the card party which is to be given at the Washington Club tomorrow for t benefit of the Washington Animal Re: cue League are Mrs. Thomas Arma Mrs. Willard M. Brownson, Mrs. Sydney Cloman, Mrs. William Vanzandt Cox, Mrs. Peter A. 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