Evening Star Newspaper, December 16, 1928, Page 32

NEWS OF THE CLUBS CONDUCTED BY NANNIE LANCASTER. Women’s City Club.—The tea in the clubhouse, 22 Jackson place, this afternoon from 4:30 to 6 o'clock will be in honor of new members who were at the board of .son, Mrs. Harry Lee Rust, Mrs. Henry T. Rainey and Mrs. Willlam O. Gilbert “will preside at the tea tables. Members of the club are invited to come in for a cup of tea with the new members. Mrs. J. Edwin Reid, chairman of the Monday bridge section, reports new members being added to this group. The regular meeting will be held to- morrow afternoon at 1:45 o'clock. There fwill be a holiday adjournment, with a meeting December 31, Presiding at the tea table during social hours were Mrs. ,A. F. Arnold and Mrs. Edgar T. Brown, assisted by Mrs. George Horning and Mrs. Fred Repetti. Miss Hazel Swift, chairman of the Tuesday evening free and easy auc- tion, reports a steady attendance of club members at meetings of this sec- tion. Mrs. John Allen Munson, chairman '@f the thimble section, reports 18 gar- wnents finished and delivered to the Union Mission for use at Christmas itime. This group has adjourned to meet again Wednesday, January 2. Mrs. Munson invites club members who can give of their time to join with this sec- tion in sewing every Wednesday at 11 am. for two hours.” An offering of $1 for use of the workers in this worth- while endeavor makes the donor a con- tributing member of the section. Many members of the club interested have become contributing members and feel they share in this charitable work. Mrs. G. F. Heilprin, not a member of the club but interested, recently sent a gen- erous contribution. Miss Edith Ogden Heidel, chairman tef the drama unit, is working with members of this group on three plays to be given in January with a view to en- unns‘;he contest in February. Ju Mfi O'Toole, chairman of the life membership committee, reports the latest additions to the roster as Mrs. ‘Truman Abbe, Mrs. Anna G. Howland and Mrs. Jane B. Silvester. Mrs. Gertrude Lyons, director of the ‘Women'’s City Club chorus, will present this group in the singing of Christmas carols at the tea December 23 at the regular club tea. ( Mrs. Grace Ross Chamberlin, chair- man of the current events section, pre- sided at a dinner given Wednesday. Dr. David Allen Robertson, vice chairman of the National Council on Education, spoke on ‘“‘Measuring Men,” describing _achievement tests and “personality measurements” with an_exhibition of the personality rating scale, etc. J. Fred | Essary, president of the National Press ,Club, spoke on “Someé Observations on Present-day Politics—and Politicians.” yMrs. David A. Robertson was also a sguest of honor and was seated at the series of dinner talks on “History of {the District.” Mrs. Howard L. Hodgkins presided. Park View Woman’s held its December m'n .lt cl‘;'l: home of Mrs. Standish, 422 Newton Mrs, | of Irving. Mrs. Sawtelle, Mrs. Ewing and Mrs. Trauty represented the Ex- celsior Literary Club in the recent Forget-Me-Not camp: b in rec- ognition of their se were made honorary members of the Distrlct of Columbia Forget-Me-Not Legion of Honor, The Excelsior Literary Club was r:g; resented at the meeting under auspices of Mrs. Ellis Logan, held in the auditorium of the Mount Pleasant Public Library, by Mrs. Trauty, who gave a dramatic reading and remi- niscences of the early days of the Ex- celsior Club. The next meeting of the club will be at 8 o'clock on the eve- ning of December 18, at 6200 Con- necticut avenue, Chevy Chase, Md., with Mrs, Grace M. Daish as hostess, and the special feature of the evening will | be the Christmas message in art, by | Mrs. Ellis Logan, chairman of the de- | partment of education in the District of Columbia Federation of Women's Clubs and a former member of the Excelsior Literary Club. The officers of the District of Columbia Federation of Women's Clubs have been invited to attend this meeting as honor guests. The Petworth Woman's Club met De- cember 3 at the Petworth School, with 66 members present. The club was pleased in having as its guest Mrs. Ed- gar Meritt, president of the District ! Federation of Women's Clubs. Mrs. Hammer, the president, being ill, the vice president, Mrs. L. T. Jones, pre- sided. Chairmen of various committees gave encouraging reports of the month's work. Appropriations were made to five local charities for use in their Christmas work. A committee was ap- pointed to prepare a Christmas tree for the Petworth School, as is the custom of the club. More than 50 stockin were distributed by the philanthropic section to be filled for needy children. Mrs. Meritt gave a short address, urging all members to attend the fed- eration meetings and commending the club on its co-operation and helpfuiness in_all federation activities. Mrs. Jones presented the music sec- tion, whose members sang two choruses, and Mrs. Harlan Randall, who gave a solo. The hospitality section enter- tained with a short humorous sketch, “They Say.” A social hour and re- freshments followed. The Writerscraft Club met at Thom- son School Monday evening. Several sales were reported, as follows: Tech- nical article on “Cattle,” by Dr. Wright, to the Farm Journal; poem, “The Best Time,” by Miss Deshaies, to the Play- oer, and novelette, “Inca Gold,” by Mr. McLaughlin, to Wings. The evening's program consisted of two articles, “Crawford Williamson Long, Ether. Anesthesia” by Miss Bailey. and “Sensible Absurdities,” by Mrs. Wells. Next meeting January 7. The Emerson Study Club has opened its season with enthusiasm. The first meeting was held at the home of the resident, Mrs. Ethel Atkinson, in Sep- mber, in_October with Mrs. M. C. Shields and the December meeting at the home of Mrs. M. A. Anderson. An animated discussion of Suckow's “The Bonney Family” and roll call being answered, with current events, completed the program. The District Federation of Women’s Clubs as a body meets but once each month, but the club has eight different departments of work with many divi- sions under each department, whose chairmen are constantly something of interest, both to the club- women and to the general publie, these meetings, which are open to the public, and is given in the papers of “1‘: d?iheu of these - are worthy of patronage of ‘women interested in the particular subject pre- sented. Mrs. Ellis Logan of the edu- cational department arranged a most interesting Christmas program _of music, poetry and story on Saturday, which she presented to the women who availed themselves of the opportunity to_attend. Mrs. F. C. Brinley gave several read- ings with music. Noteworthy were the “English Carol,” “Luther’s Hymn,” and “The Mistletoe Song.” Mrs. Jones ot the Petworth Club, presented Mrs. I. M. Knowlton, who read a French carol on “Mary in Bethlehem.” Mrs. introduced Mrs. Charles Bair who brought a humorous touch to the rendition of sev- eral interesting readings. Mrs. Trouty ve & beautiful dramatic reading. Mrs. varre reviewed the book, “Up the Mazurumi.” Miss Williams and Mrs. Tracy also contributed to the program. Mrs. O. L. Veerhoff, chairman of the urged | fine arts department, met with her com- Pl those who will at- Igend. Mrs. Hutchinson has plans for . & bazaar to be held at the Park Road Christian Church some time during the - week of December 17. The program of the evening, in charge of Mrs. Mur- ray, consisted of a Santa Claus party. Santa himself presented every one with a suitable gift. He then led in the singing of Christmas carols. hour, with refreshments, brought the evening to a close. The Business and Professional Wom- en’s Club of the District (Federated) ' held a bridge party December 7 in the , Chantilla room of the Washington Ho- b the peesident, e Shepscd Eaap presiden X ar a) ! Haines, assisted by Miss Foss E. Cox tand Miss Grace Powers, chairmen and hostesses of the evening. Many houses of the city, who giad to co-operate with the club in | one of its first public functions. The score cards carried the gold emblem {®eals of the national organization. ++. The monthly dinner and board meet- ing was held December 10 at the Wash- ington Hotel. All committee chairmen ‘were present and excellent reports were | given. Miss Penelope Cobb, chairman of the program ittee, announced | that printed programs for the remain- der of the year would soon be dis- § tributed to the members. Two meet~ 'lnu per month have been scheduled, one the regular business meeting and the other of an educational ‘The next meeting will be held Decem- ber 17, a week earlier than usual be- cause of the holidays. It will be cur- rent event evening, together with a legisiative report touching on bills of , particular interest to business women now pending in Congress. Much inter- est Is being manifested in the club and , mAny new members have been added this . _All those who have been members of the federation elsewhere mu{nfi to place their membership local organization while in ‘Waghington, The Excelsior Literary Club was en- tertained by Mrs. William Trauty, 1832 Park road, on the afternoon of De- cember 4. The president, Mrs. Henry Fenno Sawtelle, opened the meeting with yer, and the salute to the flag, and, by Mrs. Jarboe, all jolned in singing “America,” accompanied on the piano by Mrs, E. V. Carr. Reports of all officers were approved. Mrs. A the club's_director to the District of Columbia Federation of Women's Clubs, being absent on account of iliness, the report of the last federation meeting wes given by Mrs. Trauty and Mrs. ‘Whiting, who paid a tribute to Mrs. Prentice and the good work being done at the Gospel Mission. The club noted with et the absence of Mrs. Annte M. Hobbs, a past president. Although not fully recovered in strength from a Tecent. Lvm {liness, by special effort | Willlam H. McGlauflin, weaving; November | Margaret L. Hayes, weaving an discourse on the | leather; Mrs. Emmie Somers, tapestry Mrs. Hobbs attended the meeting and gave a life and writings of John Bunyon. In accordance with the object of the Excelsior Literary Club, which is intel- lectual and social culture, nunbtehr‘ on the mmoon'sd progflhnyl was paper and rea Mrs. Lessie Whiting on Washington mittee and conducted a party of women through the biennial exhibition at the Corcoran Gallery of Art, Monday. Bur- tis Baker, who explained the modern note in the exhibition, gave an insight into the exhibition, explaining the vari- ous pictures so his listeners could ap- preciate them to a better advantage. Arrangements are being perfected for the luncheon which is to be given on Saturday, 1 p.m., December 29, for Mrs. Virginia White Speel. eon will be a social event of importance for the club. Women are eager to g:i tribute to Mrs. Speel who not only contributed so much to the work of the federation but is prominent in many other interests for the betterment of club life in the District of Columbia. Mrs. Edgar Merritt will preside at the luncheon. Reservations may be made through the treasurer, Mrs. A. B. " Macmanus. Arts Club of Washnigton.—The club will hold one of its informal chai dish suppers at the clubhouse, 2017 street, at 7 o'clock this evening. Fol- lowing the supper, Mrs. Henry Hayes, who is well known for her Hawaiian stories and plays, will read one of her original stories. On y evening Mr. and Mrs. Waldon Fawcett will be hosts, and the guest of honor will be George Horton who served for a long term of years as United States consul, and consul general at Athens, Smyrna and Salonika. Mr. Horton will give a talk on the Ionian Isles, with remi- niscences of his experiences during the World War when he was in charge of the interests of Great Britian, Prance, Italy, Russia, Serbia and Rumania in Asia Minor. 'Thursday evening the president of the Arts Club and Mrs. Frederick V. Coville will be hosts at & « dinner which will be followed by an elaborate program of Christmas music. ‘The Tuesday Evening Muste Club will appear in the costumes of old English caroiers and will give choral numbers under the direction of Florence How- ard. Other numbers on this unique Christmas program will be presen by Katherine Riggs, harpist; Marjorie Davis and Ruth Palmer, pianists, and Evelyn Scott, violinist. ‘The upper rooms of the clubhouse will be given over the coming week to an exhibit by leading local workers in the arts and crafts. This exhibition, which is open to the public as well as to club members, is conducted by the industrial arts committee of the Arts Club and the Washington Soclety of Arts and Crafts. The artist-craftsmen represented and their specialties com- prise: Mrs. Virginia Wheeler, book ends; J. Yourkunski, copper and jewelry: Ralph Grimm, silverware; Lester Vaughan, pewter; Miss Marian books; Mrs. Anna Grow, book covers; Mrs. Norman T. Anderson, books; Miss Lilian_Burke, designer of hooked A Mrs. H. L. Nyman, scarfs and b:gga: Miss Annie T. Rice, scarfs; R. Johnson, jewelry; Miss Alberta Montgomery, leather purses; Miss S8arah Gant, silver- ware; Mrs. Bertha McCue, weavin Mrs. Maud Whitman, weaving; = 1 ‘tooled weaving; Miss Anna Nilsson, embroid- ery; Robert Lefevre, painted screens: Mrs. Rita G. Maxwell, crests and can- the special [ dle shades; William C. Perry, wood miniature frames; G. A. Scheirer, leather work: Mrs. O. M. Wilkes, bead- ed bags and lace; Miss Leops | pottery: Miss Virginta L. Hunt, Christ- Dawson, mas cards; Miss Frances wooden coolie coats, and Miss Hill, beads. An information bureau and costume advisory service for the Bal Bohemc, the Arts Club's annual carnival, has been opened at the clubhouse Wwith scparate telephone connection—West 586. Costume plates and sketches in color are on display to afford inspiration to club members and guests who desire to design, for their personal use. cos- tumes in the period of the ball, ie. Egypt in the sixteenth century. Other costume material suggestive in character has been assembled for reference at the prints division of the Library of Con- gress, where it may be consulted upon application to Miss Helen Wright, a member of the Arts Club who has, dur- ing her connection with the Library specialized in this fleld. Twentieth Century Club.—At the De- oamber meeting the following new mem- bers were admitted: Mrs. W. S. Eichel- Mrs. James H. Spalding, Mrs. berger, it Sholes and Mrs. Mark A. Willlam H. ‘Watson. The French section will meet Wed- nesday at 3 p.m. at the home of Mrs. 2852 Ontario road. Mme. Kurkdjle will conduct, the class. A short program by Mrs. L. H. Richel- derfer and Mrs. Glenn Smith will fol- low. Mrs. Frank Rutter is the leader. George Bowerman, There will be no meeting of the literature, education and music sections this month. The American Association of Uni- versity Women will sponsor a dance recital to be given by Miss Anita Zahn at the Y. W. C. A. auditorium on De- cember 28. Miss Zahn, who is head of the Elizabeth Duncan School of the Dance in New York City, will give an exemplification of Isadore Duncan’s theurfel of the dance. She will be ac- companied by Raymond Bauman,” com- poser, who has arranged all the music for her numbers. The District Soclety, Dames of the Loyal Legion, held its December meet- ing at the home of the recorder, Mrs. Frank B. King, Mrs. 8peel in the chair, 23 members present. Mrs. Lightfoot reported a substantial sum from the card party recently given at the Willard for the Mrs. John A. Logan scholarship fund at Lincoln Memorial University. Mrs. Tucker reported the sale held in connection with the card party a suc- cess. Mrs. David Rumbough told of send- ing two boxes of clothing to the moun= tain students. Registrar reported the name of Mrs, T. V. Walker, whose papers were com- pleted since the last meeting. Mrs. Ellen Spencer Mussey gave an account of the record of Gen. Mussey and Mrs. Merrick Williams told of the military record of her father, Capt. Spillard Horrall. After the business meeting tea was served by the hostess, assisted by Mrs. Hugh Carnes Smith (a former presi- dent of the society), Miss May Husted, Mrs. William Tidball and Mrs. Kather- ine Alvord. Montgomery County Federation of ‘Women's Clubs.—The executive board met Monday in the Community House at Sandy Spring, with the president, Miss Estelle T. Moore, in the chair. ‘The minutes were read by the recording secretary, Mrs. George W. Young and the roll called by the corresponding secretary, Mrs. Walter M. Clark. The report of the treasurer, Mrs. Edgar W Moore, showed total disbursements for the month og $2,748.89, with a balance on hand of $116.34. The president reported that the of- ficial board had accepted the resigna- tion of the vice president, Mrs. Alex- ander Ashley, with regret and had ap- pointed Mrs. E. W. Koch, formerly par- liamentarian, as her successor. Mrs. Everett Griffith, of the Forest Glen Reading Club appointed parliamen- tarian. Miss Moore stated that as chairman in charge of the sale of Christmas seals, she had distributed 218,000 seals in the county and re- quested that returns for the same be made directly to her. Miss Irma Mohr, the executive sec- retary of the Social Service League, in the absence of Mrs. Darby Bowman, chairman of the committee on Public ‘Welfare, reported the recent campaign for funds, stating that about $2,000 was raised by the clubs of the county. Miss Mohr also stated that Christmas din- ners would be provided for some of the needy families and that the league would be glad to receive donations of canned goods and toys. A number of Christmas opportunities have been tak- en by clubs in the county. In the department of education, Mrs. Mina Church Brann of the commit- tee on motion pictures reports the affiliation of 18 of the organists in the city with the committee and the co- operation of four of the houses. Mrs. Brann also spoke of her recent trip to New York and her work with the motion picture producers. She called attention to a film to be given in the Bethesda Theater on January 30 and also invited club members to a meeting to be held January 31 in the Earle Theater for a review of pictures. vo::ra}fi chln{mn u‘:t the committee on lona nj reported regare the teaching of music and nrts:nd:rlllg schools of the county. Upon motion of Mrs. Fred Keplinger, the committee on education was instructed to call upon the County Board of Education and remind it of the promise made sev- :nslug:::‘s -go‘lor "I‘: appointment of sor of music ai ru;‘tlmschoola. nd art in the Annle Wilson, chairman of fine arts department and of art, mfli a brief report and introduced the chair- man of the committee on litcrature, drama_and music. The first, Mrs. La- vinia H. Engle, called attention to the package libraries to be obtained by mail from the Library Commission in Balti- more. Mrs. W. S. Peters, for drama, stated that 12 or 15 of the clubs are planning to enter plays in the tourna- ment to be given about March 18. The county federation will also enter a play in the District of Columbia play tourna- ment. Mrs. J. Harry Cunningham, the new chairman of the music committee, reported that her committee had fur- nished music at a joint meeting of the Forest Glen and Gaithersburg clubs, and that it will also furnish music for e Home rest Club of M;.r”ch g_’.hn of Forest Glen 's. John W. Green of the commif on county library stated that her eo“:: mittee had been working on plans for a county library, but was not quite ready to make such plans public. She also referred to the extension department of the Maryland Library Commission. Mrs. Earl W. Chafee of the commit- tee on scholarships reported that five girls are now making use of the educa- tional loan fund, and that the eom- ted | mittee would be glad to receive contribu- tions to that fund. Mrs. J. F. Defandorf of the commit- tee on conservation called attention to the necessity for the purchase of suit- :ibl! land for a State forestry reserva- ion. Miss Moore reported for the chair- man of the committee on public hes Mrs. L. C. Probert, uatincpth.c th:eu;i need for scales for weighing children in 3: :f:dus mschool:; ;‘)a!tt,he county. Clubs see. school vlcénlty qJe supplied. g n motion of Mrs. Josiah Jones, board voted to request the county cofif . | missioners to appoint the public we] chairman of the federation ncnml::;: of the visiting commi Home, msrn’:ber, hvulce Mrs, Orll!lt i ths. e chairman of the committee American home, Mrs. e A. cn.‘?:“ wick, reported a well attended of the committee at her hon:?”:gg stated that the national and State pro- ms called for the establishment unity home” in The board voted to confine the efforts of the county federation to the im- provement of the exhibits of the wos en throughout the county for the Rock- ville fair in August, the exhibits to be in two buildings. The chairma legislation, Mrs, Josiah Jones, rqpd seve Mrs. L. C. Probert to be th’e’ of n_of the committee on eral bills which are to come before the Maryland State Legislature and asked that the member clubs take action on same, the clubs to send record of such action to the governor and members of the Legislature. The president stated that the chair- man of the committee on international relations, Mrs. Eugene W. Scott, would be glad to furnish speakers to any clubs desiring same. Mrs, Fred Keplinger, chairman at large, reported regarding some post- election work which the State chairman of the American citizenship desires car- ried out by the clubs. Mrs. Keplinger distributed coples of the chairman’s let- ter, the clubs to make direct reply to her. Brief report was also made by the chairman for press and publicity, Mrs. F. M. Hoadley. The board voted to re- fer the matter of dues for affliated or- ganizations to the old committee on revision of the by-laws for action. The Woman's Club of Chevy Chase, Md.—The executive board met Wednes- day at the home of the president, Mrs. William C. Dennis, on Underwood street, with Mrs. John T. Wilson and Mrs. Robert J. Service assisting host- esses. Eighteen members were present. The board voted to support the commu- nity Christmas tree, making an appro- priation and appointing Mrs. George F. Mikkelson as a club representative on a community committee. The December civics section meeting was held in the Chevy Chase (Md.) Library, with Mrs. Charles W. Pimper, the leader, presiding. Mrs. Edward L. Smead, chairman for legislation, spoke regarding the Sheppard-Towner bill, which expires in June. Mrs. George W. M. Vinal, chairman of the commit- tee on international relations, stated that her committee is organizing a study group, which it is hoped will be- come & section. Mrs. Frederick D. Richey, for the committee on applied education, reported regarding the refer- ence books which the club is giving the new school at Somerset, Md. Mrs. Earl H. Clapp, club representa- tive on the auxiliary board of the Mont- gomery County General Hospital, stated that the new wing of the hospital was opened on December 1, which was also donation day. A large contribution was received from the Chevy Chase, Md, school children. Durlng the section meeting the members made curtains for the hospital. Mrs. Robert J. Service of the com- | mittee on public welfare teported upon the work of the Social Service League during November. The section voted to subscribe $120 for one of the league's Christmas Opportunities. The first speaker of the day was Mrs. Frederic E. Farrington, who was pre- sented by the committee on applied education. Mrs. Farrington's subject was “The Junior College,” which was first organized,in California about 20 years ago. The speaker said the or- ganization is often misunderstood. ‘The curriculum is planned to prepare for the last two years of college. It also provides technical courses. . The committee on international re- lations presented the second speaker, George Tolman, recently assistant com- missioner general of immigration. Mr. Tolman related the history of the Im- migration Service, which was organ- ized in 1903. He said that from 1790 to 1850 there were no restrictions on immigration; in 1875 there was a regu- lation of new labor, and in 1882 there was the first of the Chinese coolie ex- clusion laws. Since that time, there have been 11 acts of Congress as to the Chinese coolies. On Tuesday of next week, at 2:30 pm,, Le Cercle Prancaise, Mrs. Chaun- cey Depew Snow, leader, will meet at the home of Mrs. Chester Morrill for an informal afternoon of bridge as played in France. At 8:30 p.m. the social section, Mrs. George F. Mikkel- son, leader, will give & card party at the home of Mrs. Frederick W. Crocker, with Mrs. Russell T. Edwards and Mrs. Eugene F. Mueller assisting hostesses. On Friday, the literature section, Mrs. George F. Jamieson, leader, will meet at the home of Mrs. George F. Mikkel- son at West Lenox street. An attractive program will be in charge of Mrs. Victor Whitlock. The Christmas meeting of the club will be held Wednesday in the assembly room of the Chevy Chase Presbyterian Church, wherf the guests of honor will be Mrs. John F. Slg‘%el, president of the General Pederation of Women's Clubs; Mrs. John L. Alcock, president of the Maryland State Federation of Wo- men’s Ciubs, and Miss Estelle T. Moore, president of the Montgomery County Federation of Women's Clubs. An un- usual program has been prepared by the music section, of which Mrs. Lyles Offutt is leader, and .Herndon -Morsell, director. Members of the junior section will assist. 3 % The Monday' tea of the ‘American tion of University Women, at 4 p.m. on Decembeér 17, will'be followed by its annual presentation of Christ- mas carols. The Tuesday Evening Mu- sic Club, with Mrs. Florence Howard as director, will give the program of Christmas music, both solo and ensem- ble, in the costumes of the old English carolers. Miss Rufh' Palmer will be ac- companist. Members of the assogia- tion from Barnard and Teachers’ Col- lege of Columbia-will be hostesses.. The club es?2nds a cordial invitation for all graduates of those' colleges to be guests of the club that afternoon. Dr. Lois Hayden Meek, leader of the advanced pre-school, study, . will - meet the group Tuesday, December 18, at 2 p.m. at 1825 Columbia road.. -The.be- ginning pre-school study group will meet with its leader, Miss' Nell' Boyd Taylor Wednesday, December 1! p.m. at the same address. On Tuesday, December 18, at 7:45 p.m., the study group on character de- velopment of elementary school chil- dren will meet at the'club, under the leadership of Miss Ethel immy. Wednesday, December 19, at 7:45, Dr. Richmond's class will discuss mental hygicne problems, personal and social. The morning group of the interna- tional relations study group will meet Thursday, December 20, at 11 a.m., with luncheon following. Dr. Esther Caukin will lead the discussion. The evening division will meet under the leader- ship of Mrs. Edith B. Cameron Thurs- day at 8 p.m. This group will discuss the financing of international loans. The Writers' League of Washington will meet at Thomson School Friday at 8 pm. Those on the program are Mrs, Lucile Hahum, Mrs. Zella New- comb and Miss Katherine Hopson for storfes; Mrs, Hugh Irish, article, and Mr. Herndon, verse. Several visitors were present at the last meeting, among them Mrs. Stein of Charleston, W. Va., Miss Webb and Dr. J. B. Matthews of New York. Dr. Matthews is president of the World Peace Congress, to which a League member, Miss Raphella Schwarz, was a delegate last Summer. He gave a brief talk and answered some questions in relation to his special studies of Malay and Oriental literature. The eighteenth chapter of the mys- tery story was read by Felix Schwarz, who gave a partial solution of the mys- tery. “Tranquility” was read by Mrs. Zella Newcomb. This poem appeared in the last issue of Muse and Mirror. 8She also had four poems in the last edition of “The Grub Street Book of Verse.” Four other Washington poets appear in this same magazine. “What's in a Name” was a very in- teresting article read by Miss Evelyn Crane. It was a story of the city di- rectory and experiences in securing data for the same. “Untamed” was a strong story by Mr. Schwarz, showing an understand- ing of both human and animal natures. ‘Woman'’s Club of Bethesda met Tues- day afternoon at the clubhouse, the president, Mrs. W. B. N. Brookes in the chair. Reports of departments and committees showed good work being carried on in many different fields, with that of the fine arts department, Mrs. Maude Howell Smith, chairman, leading in interest this week. This afternoon at 3 o'clock, at the clubhouse, a pageant, “The First Christmas,” will be pre- sented under the direction of Mrs. Thomas W. Pyle, vice chairman of the department and head of the drama section. While this play, a story of the Nativity, in tableaux and music, is being put on under Woman's Club auspices, it is in fact a distinct com- munity effort in which the Newcomb Club is heartily co-operating, the cast including names representative of most of the civic bodies and church organiza- tions of Bethesda. Other members of the drama group working with Mrs Smith and Mrs. Pyle in the production of the pageant are Mrs. Elisha Han- son, Mrs. L. L. Nicholson jr., Mrs. B. F. Elmore, and Mrs. R. S. Marshall. All subchairman under fine arts, in- cluding Mrs. Henry W. Glassie, music; Mrs. John B. Bennett, literature, and Mrs. Edwin E. Etz, art, have contribut- ed toward the success of the undertak- ing. The hospital committee, Mrs. W. J. Peters, chairman, reported two meet- ings since the November club meeting. On December 3 the committee spent the day at the Montgomery County General Hospital, sewing for that in- stitution. They were joined in this work by the president of the Friend- ship Heights Club. Three other clubs have expressed a desire to join in these monthly sewing meetings, thus estab- lishing a worth-while co-operation in work for the benefit of the hospital. The chairman of legislation, Mrs. A. B. Barber, presented through the reso- lutions chairman, Mrs. Errett Wallace, a resolution urging the QGovernor of Maryland to recommend to the Legis- lature convening next month, that it make provision for the construction of an adequate woman’s dormitory at the University of Maryland. This resolu- “lm; was unanimously adopted by the club. The director to the County Federa- tion, Mrs. J. J. Miller, reported atten- dance at the executive board meeting of that body at Sandy Spring on Mon- day. She announced that the club’s quota of Christmas seals were in her hands and urged members to buy these seals through her in order that the club may hold up its end of this important federation work. Other members of "the club who are members of this coun- ty executive board, and who were in attendance at Monday's meeting, are Mrs, Walter Mack Clark, corresponding secretary; Mrs. E. W. Chafee, scholar- ships chairman; Mrs. Berlin Brann, motion picture chairman, and Mrs. J. W. Green, county library chairman. The report of the membership chair- man, Mrs. E. C. Brandenburg, sounded 4 note of progress, four names being read for the second time and five names being presented for the first time. Mms. Brandenburg has the new membership blanks, and will be glad to send them to any member having a new name to propose. The guest spcaker, Miss Jessie Snow of. Baltimore, was introduced by Mrs, E. W. Chafee, a member of the inter- ‘mational relations department, at the ter weather, 7 PALAIS ROYAL Extraordinary Purchase of Genuine Goodrich Zippers Sold everywhere at $4.50 & $5. 2.59 These much wanted zippers are of all-wool jersey in black or the new shade of brown and are equipped with the genuine Goodrich hookless fastener which cannot stick, rust or loosen. Every pair guaranteed perfect. This timely sale offers an unusual opportunity to pur- chase at a phenomenal savings a Christmas gift that is sure to be appreciated, or to prepare for the coming Win- Sizes 2Y; to 9. High or low heels. On sale in the Shoe Department, second floor, and in l the center aisle on the first floor. close of the business session, and the club was privileged in listening to her address on the functioning of the League of Nations. Miss Snow, who is executive secretary of the League of Nations® A.mod‘:k;n in America, a non- partisan organization, has recently re- turned from the meeting of the assem- bly of the League of Nations at Geneva, and speaks with understanding and from an international point of view. Tea was served with Mrs. Edward L. Stock heading the hostess group, assist- ed by Mws. Berlin Brann, Mrs. Thomas E. Cassey, Mrs. Morris Edwards, Mrs. William M. Gamble, Mrs. Enoch John- son, Mrs. Wilson Offutt, Mrs. L. Tur- ville, Miss Florence White, Mrs. J. F. Imirie and Mrs. Charles S. Moore. The Sixteenth Street Heights Club met with Miss Hattle Van Tyle Decem- ber 11 for luncheon, A delightful illus- trated talk on “The Christmas Carols” was given by Mrs. John Sylvester, as- sisted by three of the Madrigal Singers, Mrs. Edward Copping, Miss Mary Lerch and Miss Elizabeth Waters. The guest of the afternoon was Mrs. A. Wetmore. ‘The next meeting will be the second Tuesday in January at the home of Mrs. Edwin E. Roberts, 3213 Georgia avenue. ‘The annual Christmas celebration will be a dinner for the club members and their husbands at the City Club, De- cember 29. The Columbia Heights Art Club met with Mrs. John E. Fowler December 6, the assisting hostess being Mrs. Arthur J. Seaton. Mrs. De Witt C. Croissant was chairman for the afternoon. Mrs. Anton Heitmuller, the president, called the meeting to order, and after reports of officers were given the first paper was given by Mrs. Heitmuller in a descrip- tion of “The Bas-reliefs of Persepolis.” Mrs. Peckham followed with a brief ac- count of “The Koran,” with quotations. Mrs. Seaton recited an original poem, “God 1s There,” and played two selec- tions on the piano. The guests were Mrs. E. B. Merritt, president of the D. C. Federation of Women's Clubs; Mrs. C. E. Feister, Mrs. C. Morganthaw, Mrs. John E. Mayfield, Mrs. Dickson Hallen- crut, Mrs. Edward Peoples and Mrs. More. Graduate Nurses' Association of the District of Columbia—Tea will be served tomorrow from 4 to 5:30 p.m., at 1337 K street, by the association to members and their friends. Members from the Providence Hospital Alumnae Associa- tion will be hostesses. The Woman's Home Club of North | Beach met Tuesday at the Thoma: Circle Club for the December meeting. This turned out to be a genuine Christmas party with Santa Claus, a Christmas tree, illuminated, and all the trimmings. Santa Claus met the ladies at the door and ushered them into the club room for a short business meeting. The pi committee then took charge under the leadership of Miss Neale. There were all of the beautiful old Christmas carols sung by the ladles; Christmas stories_told_b; Ryan; readings by Mrs. Van Deloren, and the dimming of the lights in the room and lighting of the Cpristmas tree. The presents around the tree were opened by Santa, and turned out to be gifts to the clubhouse from the ladies, and many useful and necess: articles were received. The ladies were not forgotten, however, as the tree, which was beau- tifully decorated, was now discovered to have candy canes, candy necklaces, Christmas cards, etc., for every member and guest present. The doors to the dining room were thrown open and Mrs. Beard and Mrs. Hunt, hostesses, ushered the ladles to the beautifully decorated tea table. Before adiourning all joined hands gruund the table and sang “Auld Lang yne.” Gen. Peck Circle, No. 4, Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic met at the home of the secretary, Mrs. harles Curtiss, 1440 Belmont street, Tuesday evening at 8 pm. The presi- dent, Mrs. Mary Sitz Parker, presided. After the business routine, election of officers took place. The members ex- tended their sympathy to the family | of one of their member: (Continued on Page TI ree gawrzwzwmwmrzmm RIEREVEREVER Beltogram. by Hickok — the every movement waistline. made of genuine Set. § § : | | v This amazing Belt created world’s largest Belt manufacturer— expands and contracts with of the And yet it is leather. 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