Evening Star Newspaper, January 20, 1929, Page 46

THE SUNDAY CONDUCTED BY N, NOTICE TO CONTRIBUTORS. Copy for this column must be recelved at The Star office not later than noon of the Thursday preceding the Sunday of publi- Notices received after cation, that time necessarlly must be omitted. The co-operation of contributors is earnestly solicited, to the end that this column may be truly representative of your activities. ‘Women’s City Club.—Members and guests will assemble at 4:30 o'clock this afternoon at tea at the clubhouse, 22 Jackson place. Each section of the club has been invited to have one mem- | ber of the respective group as assisting hostess. All club members are invited. | Mrs, Gertrude Lyons, director of the | club chorus, announces the celebration of the third birthday anniversary with @ banquet in the ballroom of the club tomorrow at 6:30 pm. Mrs. Lyons will preside. Mrs. Joseph M. Stoddard, president of the District of Columbia Federation of Music Clubs, will give an account of her attendance at the fes- tivals in Munich, Salzburg and Bay- reuth. Miss Jessie MacBride, former music critic for a local newspaper and at present publicity chairman for the Junior Theater of Wardman Park, will talk on experiences of her trip abroad. Other club members who have sojourned in Europe will give five-minute talks on their experiences. Mrs. J. C. Byron, Maryland State president of Federation of Music Clubs, will be the guest of honor of Mrs, C. A. Gardner at the dinner. Mrs. Merritt O. Chance will be a guest of the section. Reservations open until 11 am. at the club desk. All club members are invited. Mrs. J. Edwin Reid, president of the Monday bridge section, will be hostess | tomorrow afternoon to members of the section when “party day” is observed. Donald Cralg wiil be the honor guest and speaker at the meeting of the cur- rent events section Tuesday at 4:50 pm. Mrs. Grace Ross Chamberlin will introduce the speaker. All members of the club are invited. Guest privileges. Members of the club who are guaran- tors of the new Community Drama Guild are Judge Mary O'Toole, Mrs. Virginia White Speel, Mrs. Merritt O. Chance, Mrs. Edith Sears, Mrs. Edith ©. Fitzgerald, Miss Ethel Bagley, Miss Anna Laws, Miss Mary E. Lazenby, Mrs. William J. LaVarre, Mrs. Fannie O. Merchant, Mrs. Harvey W. Wiley, Miss Grace Osgood, Mrs. E. E. Hilton, Miss V. 8. Benjamin, Mrs, Edith O. Heidel, Mrs. J. Leo Kolb, Mrs. Grace Ross Chamberlin, Mrs. Gladys Middlemiss, Miss Gertrude Walter, Miss Fay Bentley, Mrs. Goodwin P. Graham, Miss Florence Ward, Mrs. 1. B. Dodson and Mrs. Elinor Oke. “The Dover Road” will be given under the auspices of the gulld at the new McKinley High School, January 23 and 24, Many club mem- bers are also in the subscribers roster, and will attend in groups. Mrs. Edith Ogden Heidel, chairman of the drama unit, is author of the drama “Empty Arms,” one of the two one-act plays to be presented at the club Wednesday, January 30, at 8:20 pm, in an initial production. It is the seventh play from this author’s pen. Mrs, Heidel is well known in dramatic activities, winning four times in suc- wession the Arts Club prize, and last year the prize of the Drama League of the District with the play “Cattle,” ;l‘l‘!ch ‘was presented at the Wardman with the addition.of Ed Muth, Paul Hunter and Rawley Donohue, who acts lhn“.mfld» directs the comedy. Mr. Dono- forum luncheon to be given Saturday, January 26, at 1 pm. “Dis- trict Legislation” will be the subject un- der discussion. Active members of the committee are Miss A. D. Hechmer, Miss Virginia Diedel, Mrs. Bertha Tay- lor Voorhorst, Mrs. Lawton Miller, Miss Mary Atkins, Miss Margaret Vail, Miss Laura Berrien. Mrs. William Lee Cor- bin is chairman of the forum luncheon committee. Committee members are: Mrs. Lyman B. Swormstedt, Mrs. El- lis Meredith, Mrs. Charles Alger, Mrs. Lawton Miller, Miss Gertrude Temple and Miss Phyllis Robinson. Members of the club are invited to make reser- ‘vations, Guest privileges. Mrs. Frederic pler, chairman of the community chest committee, is urging that club members make their contribution to the chest through the club committee. In this manner a re- rt of contributions could be made to club. Thursday afternoon Mrs, E!- ‘wood Street, wife of the director of the Community Chest, met with the club committee, giving a talk on *the sub- Ject. A group of more than 20 club members are listed for campaign ac- tivity. Attractive posters have been placed in the clubrooms as reminders the work of Mrs. Helen Montague. ‘Tuesday evening free and casy auc- tion section gave a party, an annual affair for the raising of funds for the betterment committes. Members of the club interested in the art of pla) bridge will find instruction given m 8 to 9 o'clock. Guest priv- dleges. Miss Meda Martin has charge ©f the guest register. “President’s Day” will be observed Thursday afternoon, when Mrs. Mer- ritt O. Chance will meet members in- formally from 3 to 6 o'clock. Voteless District of Columbia League of Women Voters.—Mrs. Lyman B. Swormstedt is chairman of the com- mittee that is sponsoring a card party to be given February 28, at the Willard. Mrs. Henry Grattan Doyle, league president, and Mrs. Clara W. Smith, committee secretary, will assist. Sub- chairmen are Mrs. Harwood, ticket distribution; Mrs. Laura A. Bradley, ticket printing; Mrs. Louis Ottenbery, rizes; Mrs. Charles L. McNary, pa- onesses; Mrs. Helen Gardner Colton, equipment; Mrs. W. C. Harlee, candy, #nd Mrs. Grattan Kerans, publicity. Mrs. Doyle announces new commit- tees for further activity—Revision of constitution, Miss Florence Stiles, chair- man: Mrs, George Eastment, Mrs. C. Harlee. Legal status of women— Mrs, Frank Hiram Snell, chairman; Mrs. Jennie O. Berliner, Mrs. J. Blaine Gwin, Miss Bonnie M. Custenborder, 'me. Knynitski, J. Lester Pollock. Nominating—Mrs. George Ricker, Mrs. | John M. Hager, Mrs. Louis Ottenberg, Miss B. M. Custenborder and Miss| Selma Bochardt. Mrs. Grace Ross| Chamberlin, finance chairman, has| placed pledge cards in the hands of all members with the annual appeal for, support. Members are invited to the | lectures of the international relations | groups of the American Association of | University Women,: given Thursday | morning at 11 o’clock, under leadership | of Dr. Esther Caukin and at 8 p.m. un- der Mrs. Edith Cameron. These groups meet for study and discussion. A dinner given under auspices of the | committee on international co-operation to prevent war, Mrs. Edith Cameron, | chairman, was one of the events of the | week. Delegates to the fourth confer- | ence on the cause and cure of war were | among the guests. American War Mothers.—The na- tional officers and _delegates to the | ‘Women’s Patriotic Conference will be honored by the District of Columbia Chapter of American War Mothers at a dinner January 28, 7 p.m. at the Hamilton Hotel. Maj. Gen. Charles P. Summerall will be the speaker, and there will be other guests. tions may pe made through Mrs. Wil- liam Morrison, 4031 Connecticut avenue, until January 25. The next meeting of the chapter will be held January 25, 8 pm, at the Hamilton Hotel. The University of Michigan Alumnae NEWS OF THE CLUBS ANNIE LANCASTER. house Friday at 6:15 p.m. for the an- nual dinner meeting and election. ‘The present officers are: Mrs. James G. Cumming, president; Mrs. H. Wellen Fisher, vice president; Mrs. . Holt, recording secretary; Mrs. James A. Rolls, corresponding secretary, and Miss Angle Beckwith, treasurer. ‘The University of Michigan women are interested in the Elsie Hadley White educational fund, and have a senior in 3he university who will graduate in une. The Twentieth Century Club.—There will be no meeting of the art section tomorrow as scheduled, owing to the absence from the city of the speaker, Mrs. Gilbert Grosvenor. The art section was the guest of the Art and Archeology League Saturday evennig at Gunston Hall. Mrs. Mitcheil Carroll spoke on “Greek Women in Legend and History.” The archeology section will meet at the home of its leader, Mrs. Josephine Lowe, 2622 Woodley road, Tuesday at 2:45 pm. Mrs. Charles H. Merwin will speak on “Early Habitations of Euro- pean Man.' ‘The nature section will have an in- door meeting at the Y. W. C. A. Wed- nesday at 3 pm. Mrs. Robert Reese of Alexandris will tell about the birds seen by President Roosevelt in the White House grounds. New members admitted to the club at the January meeting were: Miss Margaret Noud, Mrs. Hugh Cummings. ;s{lh-s. Arthur Seaton and Mrs. Edward eys. The Woman's Alliance of All Souls’ Church (Unitarian) will meet Friday evening, 8 p.m., in Pierce Hall, Fifteenth and Harvard streets. Clifford K. Berryman, cartoonist of The Evening Star, will give a talk at the meeting, which is a joint session of the Woman’s Alliance and Layman’s League. Mr. Berryman will display with words and charcoal the high and humorous lights of 10 presidential campaigns from President Cleveland to Mr. Hoover in which he has participated. A string quartet organized by Mrs. Rowland Dyer will furnished music. A social hour will follow, with Mrs. Edward Horton, hostess. Daughters of Union Veterans of the Clvil War, Mrs. Ellen Spencer Mussey Tent, had its public installation Jan- uary 7, when Jennie L. Hamilton, in- stalling officer, had for her assisting staff all past tent presidents. The re- tiring_president, Ollie C. Johnson, pre- sented each of her retiring officers with a gift of appreciation and had the honor of receiving her past president's badge from Mrs. Rees, who, with Judge John Rees, commander-in-chief, of Broken Bow, Nebr., were guests. Mrs. Hamilton, who voluntarily retired after 11 consecutive years, received many beautiful tokens for her long, untiring service. The new officers installed were: President, Miss Ellen M. Meyers; senior vice president, Anna C. Horn; junior vice president, May F. Landis; chap- lain, Edith R. Bugbee; treasurer, Kath- ryn C. Rahn; council members, Jennie L. Hamilton, Margaret Bradt, Addie C. Hickman; patriotic instructor, Mary V. Fauth; secretary, Anna Hage; guide, Grace T. Newlen; guard, Martha Man- gum; assistant guard, Dora Peake; press correspondent, Norma Budke; mu- sician, Hermione Sutton; color bearers, Anna C. Ecker, Cora L. Manoly, Nan Slattery and Charlotte M. Cary. Miss Meyers was inducted into office by Past President Miss Hamilton, as- ry sisted by Mrs. Mary Van Ness Fauth. She was born in Easton, Pa., but early became a resident of this city. During the past year she took a course in the School of Politics conducted by the D. C. League of Republican Women. She 1is past matron of Bethany Chapter, No. 24, Order of the Eastern Star. The Abracudabra Club met Wednes- day evening at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Edson L. Whitney, on Oakwood ‘Terrace, with the first vice president, Mrs. Oliver H. Hillman, presiding. The to_roll call were “Famous Beauties.” Dr. Whitney gave an ac- count of his trip to Europe during the past Summer. Mrs. Frank S. Ray gave a book review of “Rugged Water,” by Joseph Lincoln. After a social hour the club adjourned to meet next on the of its annual banquet. Park View Women’s Club.—A travesty on a New Year cabaret party was the feature of a program given at the meet- ing held January 8. The hostess of the evening was Mrs. George Evans of 752 Rock Creek Church road, assisted by Mrs. Charles Ruoff and Mrs. Koob. Mrs. Evans presided at the business meeting. Due to the illness of several chairmen, committee reports were limited. Mrs. Smith announced that the next meeting of the read, mark and learn committee will be held at the home of Mrs. I E. Clark, 1314 Farragut street, the evening of January 22. The pro- gram will be devoted to American music and will be presented by Mrs. Todd. Mrs. Koob was placed in charge of obtaining the names of those desiring to attend the District Federation meet- ings each month. Mrs. Dalwick, civic welfare chairman, was authorized to request the Traffic Bureau to place stop signs on Park place at each corner from Rock Creek Church road to Kenyon street. All members were in costume and following the adjournment of the busi- ness meeting the evening was turned over to Mme, Dahlwig (Mrs. George Dalwick) as manager of the cabaret. | _The hostess was Mme. Yvette (Mrs. {Ivy Ashburn). The program opened with the latest jazz arrangement of the sextet from “Lucia de Lammer- moor,” given by the newly formed jazz orchestra consisting of Milles. Saison, Murrois and Dahlwig (Summer, Mur- ray and Dalwick). Senorita de la Stitt (Mrs. Edward Stitt) appeared in a Spanish dance and was followed by a recitation with the orchestra assist- ms. ‘The orchestra rendered several ts. Mme. Yvette offered a prize for the best. 1929 resolution. The prize was won by Mrs. Brooks. During refresh- ments, which were served at cabaret tables, Mme. Yvette and Mme. Dahlwig sang several grand opera selections. The evening was voted a great suc- ‘W.|cess and was closed with a most un- usual exercise, the unveiling of a recent presentation to the president, a statue of the only woman who liked to write STAR, WASHINGTO! D. O, JANUARY 20 book reviews. The ceremony was per- formed by Mrs. Evans. The District of Columbia Federation of Women's Clubs did not send a dele- gate to the Cause and Cure of War, but it was represented by a number of its members on various committees. Mrs. Wallace Streater, chairman of international relations of the D. C. Federation, served as a delegate to rep- resent the general federation. h Redwood Vandegrift, former chairman of library extension, was also a dglegate. Among others who attended were: Mrs. Sidney R. Jacobs, chairman of pages; Mrs. F. J. Howerton, chairman of ushers; Mrs. E. C. Dinwiddie, chair- man of literature; Mrs. Wiliam L. Darby, Mrs. George O. Gillingham, Mrs. Gertrude Bischoff, Mrs. John Boyle, jr.; Mrs. Vernon B. Lowery, Mrs. | Margie Snyder, Mrs. Jason Watterman. Mrs. W. W. Husband has been ap-: pointed by Mrs. Meritt as chairman of American’ citizenship, to succeed Mrs. James M. Willey. Mrs. Husband, wife | of the Assistant Secretary of Labor, | and national chairman of Americaniza- tion of the D. A. R., Is interested in everything pertaining to American citizenship. At a meeting of the board of di- rectors of the general fedration, Mrs. Edgar Meritt, chairman of the “re- vision of the calendar,” gave a report which showed the progress of the com- | ml:lbee's work in simplifying the cal-| endar. League of Republican Women of the District of Columbia.—The next meet- ing of the league will be a luncheon to be held tomorrow, 1 p.m., at the Washington Club, when W. R. Castle, chief of the Western European Division of the State Department, and George R. Farnum, Assistant Attorney Gen- eral, will speak. Among those taking tables are: Mrs. E. Hart Fenn, Mrs. Sidney Cloman, Mrs. Marion Butler, Mrs. D. A. Robertson, Mrs. W. J. Haines, Mrs. Paul Linebarger, Mrs. A. J. Leeds, Mrs. J. O. Murdock, Mrs. W. R. Turner, Mrs. Mary Stewart, Miss Sedgley and Miss Sophie Casey. A meeting was held recently at the residence of the president, Mrs, Harri- man, of members of the executive committee and the standing committees of the league to consider plans for co- operating with the inaugural committee for the ceremonies on March 4. P. E. O. Ssiterhood.—Mrs, Worthy P. Sterns, 1833 Lamont street, opened her home for the meeting of the members of Chapter B, January 8 at 8 p.m. The meeting was called to order by the presi- dent after which the business routine was postponed to allow time for the evening’s program. Mrs. Eugene H. Pitcher had as _her subject “The Con- stitution,” (P. E. O.) and with the as- sistance of Mrs. Alfred Hopkins Wil- liams, & constitutional quiz was held. Mrs. Pitcher stated the fact, that the P. E. O. Sisterhood is the largest inde- pendent secret organization of women in the world. The active session was re- sumed and necessary business trans- acted. Sadness has entered the home of two of the members, Mrs. George Lewis Peckham of Chapter B, and her daugh- ter, Mrs, Charles Sidney Forbes, Chapter F, in the passing of G. L. Peckham. The chapter observed a short hour of prayer at the close of meeting. After adjournment the company de- scended to the dining room where hos- pitality was dispensed by the hostesses for the evening, Mrs. H. J. Harrls, Mrs, Charles S. Cole and Miss Fannie Naylor. The guests were Mrs. G. E. Smith, Chapter B. I, Minneapolis, Kan.; Mrs. Lloyd Campbell, Chapter B. F., Spring- field, Ill, and Mrs. Marie Kahlbaum, Chapter E, Philadelphia, Pa. The District Society Dames of the Loyal Legion held its January meeting at the home of Miss Sophie Pearce Casey, at the Oakland. The president, hg:u Virginia White Speel, was in the chair. Mrs. Willlam H. Jaques, a former chancellor, was welcomed after an ab- sence of several years. Reports from various officers were heard. The registrar reported one new member and one whose papers are in the making. Plans were made for the annual Lincoln day breakfast, to be held Feb- ruary 12 at the Willard, when the soloist will be Mme. Rosa Polio J'Arman, ac- companied by Elizabeth Gardner | Coombs. Miss Casey is chairman of the com- mittee in charge, assisted by Mrs. Tucl er and Mrs. Lightfoot. Program—Mrs. Hugh Smith, Mrs. Mutchler, Mrs. Dud- ley. Flowers—Miss Selma Borchardt. Music — Mrs. _King. . Tickets — Mrs. | Grimes, Mrs. Nixon, Mrs. Breck, Mrs, Robert, Mrs. McIver, Miss Husted, Mrs. Rumbough, Miss Helen Downing. Delegates to the women’s patriotic | conference on national defense, to be held in Memorial Continental Hall Jan- uary 21 and 22, are Mrs. Henry M. Robert, alternate, Mrs. Hugh Smith; Mrs. Merrick Willlams, alternate, Miss May Husted. Mrs. Henry M. Robert, widow of Gen. Robert (author Robert’s Rules of Order), gave a sketch of his life and military record. At the conclusion of the business meeting, tea was served by the hostess and a social hour enjoyed. On February 9 Mrs. Mary Logan Tucker will entertain the society in memory of the birthday of her father, Gen. John A. Logan. Just Sew Circle, Florence Crittenden Home, held its business meeting Jan- uary 10 at the home of Mrs. George | Hebbard, 1741 Lanier place, Mrs. W. M. Mackie assisting hostess. The presi- dent, Mrs. J. A. Councilor, presided. A large number of members were present. New garments were cut and distrib- uted among the members, and many finished dresses were returned ready to be sent to the home. Interest in the Circle has so increased, it was stated, that more than double the amount of work is being done. Luncheon was served, following which the members continued to sew during the afternoon. Ohio Girls’ Club.—At a recent meet- ing held at the home of the president, Mrs. Ethel Hess, 1326 Shepherd street, the executive committee decided to stimulate more social interest by hav- ing a series of bridge parties. The first is to be given at Mrs. Hess' home, and others follow soon until the whole club | has been included. The regular Bridge Club, with Miss Agnes Guyton as chairman, will meet as usual Thursday evening at Thomson Normal School. Mrs. Archie Engel and |8 A New French Model--- The Women's Shop of | Raleigh Haberdasher Reserva- | Association will meet in the private dining room of the A, A. U. W. club- 1310 F Street The bowling under the leadership of Creavted for KNOX A smart new French felt with a slight flare at the right; trim- med with a narrow grosgrain ribbon and bow at the side, in Carmencita Red, Heartsease, French Biege, Navy, White and Black. $ 19-50 MRS. J. POPE COLE, Who was, before her marriage in December, Miss Helen F. Gorman. Miss May Beck has been resumed, and the bowlers will meet tomorrow at 4:45 p.n. in Recreation Hall, Interest is being shown in the dances, and the attendance is increasing. Miss Grace E. Young is in charge. The next dance will be held next Saturday eve- ning at the Arlington Hotel. effort is being made at these affairs to promote sociability and provide enter- tainment for the members and their friends. The Girls' Club of the Woman’s Bene- fit Association will hold a card party ‘Tuesday night at the home of Mrs. Virginia Burns, 24 Iowa circle, at 8 pm. Mrs. Charles R. Henry hostess, will be assisted by members of the Girls’ Club. The Ladies’ Auxiliary to the Hebrew Home for the Aged will meet tomorrow, 8 p.m., at the home, 1125 Spring road. The opening prayer will be given by Mrs. Morris Gewirz. There will be an address by Mrs. Charles A. Goldsmith, also the annual report of the house Every chairman, Morris Stein. A musical program and social hour will follow. The Sisterhood of the Adas Israel Synagogue of Sixth and I streets will hold a card party Tuesday eve- ning, 8 o'clock, at the Hebrew Home for the Aged, 1125 Spring road. U. 8. Grant Circle, No. 1, Ladies. of | llh‘:, Gnl:g_‘ Afllny':; the Republic, at its ast meeting elected Mrs. e James Ehler its president for 1n2Mm, Hilda M. McClure, the retiring president, and Miss Marie V. Sollers, the vice presi- dent, were both nominated but each -declined as they found it would be im- possible for them to serve. The following officers were re-elected: Miss Marie V. Sollers, senfor vice presi- dent; Miss Ellen S. Meyers, junior vice president; Miss Emma F. Hayward, treasurer, and Mrs. Olive C. Johnson, patriotic instructor. Mrs. Josephine Barbour was elected chaplain, Mrs, Emma J. Hempler, conductor, and Mrs, Elizabeth C. Smith, guard. These officers will be installed on Tuesday evening by the national presi- dent, Mrs. Cassea Hopper Orsborn, at which time Grant, McKinley, Lincoln and Beck Circles will give a joint recep- tion. Mrs, Orsborn came East to Port- land, Me, on January 2 to confer with the commander-in-chief of the A. R, and the heads of the other allled organizations in regard to the next national encampment, and after visiting the national registrar, Mrs. Elvira Veasy in Massachusetts, and the national treasurer, Mrs. Helen M. Lehman in New Jersey, she will arrive in Washington on the 22nd, when the ladies of the circles will tender her a dinner. The circle was inspected on Decem- ber 28 by its past president, Mrs. Dora J. B. Hendriz, who complimented the members on the manner their work was performed, Others present were: Mrs. Mary L. Miller, Mrs. Ella G. Clements, Mrs. Alice Burke, Mrs. Annie L. Power, Mrs. Carolyn Hockmeyer, Mrs. Mary Moore, Mrs. Margurite Moore and Mrs. Garnet Hartman of New York. Mrs. McClure was thanked for the card party she gave for the benefit of the circle and which netted quite a sum for the treasury and Mrs. Clem- ents presented her with a gift that she brought from Philadelphia. Miss Hayward reported having sent, in the name of the circle, Christmas baskets of flowers to the following sick and shut-in members: Mrs. Clara Kal- strom, Mrs. Mary Hierling, Mrs, Flor- ence Walters, Mrs. Florence David, Mrs. Clara Dowling, Mrs. Mary Moore, Mrs. Rose O'Neal and Mrs. Elizabeth Smith. Mrs. Loulsa James was reported sick at Sibley Hospital and Mrs. Mary H. Fortler also was reported ill. Flowers were ordered sent to the sick. The circle will have a table at the banquet and reception tendered to the commander-in-chief of the Grand Army of the Republic, Judge John Reese of Broken Bow, Nebr, at the Raleigh Ho- tel on January 30. Greetings were recelved from Mrs, Esther M. Sloss in Los Angeles, Calif.; Mrs. Ida Tillottson in Chicago, and Mrs. Anna O'Brien in New Mexico. Phil Sheridan Woman's Relief Corps met Tuesday night for installation of officers jointly with Phil Sheridan Post. After Inspector Convis Parker made his 1eport ‘on the condition of the post, the officers-elect were inducted into their respective stations by Department Quartermaster E. D. Godfrey, namely, commander, Samuel G. Mawson; senior vice commander, Walter Butler; chap- lain, Theodore F. Brown; adjutant, Byron W. Bonney; quartermaster, Ste: phen F. Hamilton; surgeon and patri- otic instructor, Dr. Henry A. Johnson. all winter dresses You will be genuinely as- tonished at the scope of this sale and at the sweep- ing reduc- tions we have made onoursmarts est models. mmediate Clearance Velvets for street, noon or evening; chiffons for -every sion; chiffons for noon and. evening; dresses of crepe joll wool sports dresses. I after- metal occa- after- ctenat 1 thing in our stocks Winter dresses is incls On uded. " Deeper Reductions Our Entire Stock of WINTER 'COATS SPORT COATS And EVENING WRAPS Grilebacher “eminine cfpparel of Individualily TWELVETEN TWELVETWELVE F STREET 1929—PART 38 January Bride MRS. STEPHEN FEGAN, Formerly Miss Bessie Cush, daughter of Mrs. William F. Cush, her marriage taking place January 2. —Harris & Ewing Photo. The junior vice commander-elect, Fred- erick Shortsleeves, and officer of the day, Frederick Klein, weye unable to be present. Comdr. Mawson has been honored by his comrades for the eighth year as their leader. ‘The installing officer for the corps, Mrs. Lida A. Oldroyd, was escorted by the colors to the president’s station, and she appointed her conductor and color bearers for the service—Mrs. Isabel Bontz, conductor; color bearers, Mrs. Ecker, Mrs. Allen, Mrs. Thomas and Mzs. Mangum. Those installed were: President, E. Helen Temple; senior vice president, Amelia Failing; junior vice president, Caroline M. Gury; treasurer, Addie W. Hickman; chaplain, Cora Manoly; con- ductor, Esther Lippold; secretary, May- belle McDowell; patriotic instructor, Charlotte M. Cary; press correspondent, Elizabeth D. Shaw; musician, Mary Van Ness Fauth; color bearers, Anna Ecker, Mrs. Allen, Emma Thomas and Martha Mangum; assistant conductor, Hattie Canada. The newly elected guard, Margaret Bradt, will be installed on her reg!.um from New Orleans. Meantime the as- sistant guard, Nan Slattery, will fill that station. The president thanked . Oldro; for h‘:lr i.nd:;:,!tlon of theMlgICErs ll’yl:il gave her a , express et that she would not have her T:lmurer or have Mrs. Parker as secretary, but real- ized how much they needed to be re- lieved after years of service. Mrs. Oldroyd has been in the order 40 years, eight of which she has been treasurer of the corps. Mrs. Parker has 38 years’ membership in the order and served as All Scarfs $ All Sweaters Values to $8.50 FINAL cUur! secretary of the corps for 21 years. Fol- lowing the of Mrs. Oldroyd and Mrs. Parker they were presented with gifts from the corps. Mrs Parker also received a remembrance from Mrs. McDowell and Mrs. Oldroyd a gift from Mrs. Temple. The beautiful gold badge for the president was presented by Mrs. Shaw in behalf of the corps. Mrs. Temple responded. She was also given a bracelet by Mrs. Manoly and stationery by Mrs Rahn and Mrs. Ecker. The officers for the past year were remembered by Mrs. Temple with gifts, and the conduglqg for the eve- ning, Mrs. Bontz, and musician, Miss Pierson, were given gifts. Mrs. Addie Hickman, in behalf of the quilting committee, gave Mrs. Gury a remembrance, in appreciation of the use of her home for the quilters’each week. Among the guests were the com- mander and comrades of the post, Col. Oldroyd, Maj. McDowell, Capt. James R. Henry, Mr. Manoly, Mr. Tucker, Dr. Cary, Mr. Allen, Mrs. Mary H. Wingate, department president, and members of her staff; Mrs. Cary, Mrs. Davis, Mrs. O'Brien, Mrs. Horn, Mrs. Beattie, Mrs. Entrikin, Miss Hamilton, Mrs. Orr, Miss Engle, Mrs. Hermann, Mrs. Clements and Mrs. Burroughs. 3 The presider called on several for talks—Dr. Henry A. Johnson, Comdr. Mawson, Mrs. Wingate, Mrs. O'Brien, Mrs. Failing, Mrs. Cary, Mrs. Horn and Mrs. Clements. In tribute to loved omes just passed away, Mrs. Mamie Palmer Dorsey, Mrs. Wisener and Mrs. Plumb, all stood in silent prayer on request of the presi- dent, Mrs. Temple. The committee served refreshments. Lincoln Women’s Relief Corps, No. 6, met Monday night to install the new officers. The meeting was called to or- der by Mrs. Ethel N. Grimes, senior vice president. Mrs. Grimes announced that the installing officer, Mrs. Mary H. Win- gate, department president, was in wait- ing, and she was promptly brought in under the colors. The following officers were installed: President, Mrs. Anna Horn; senior vice president, Mrs. Vir- ginia Sheetz; junior vice president, Mrs. Mary Dow; chaplaim, Mrs. Marion Lew- is; treasurer, Mrs. Mary H. Bowen; con~ ductor, Mrs. Milans; guard, Mrs. Gib- son; patribtic instructor, Mrs. McLaug] lin; assistant conductor, Mrs. Ella O assistant guard, Mrs. Jessie Dice; secre- tary, Mrs. Skinner; musician, Mrs. Ethel N. Grimes, and color bearers, Mrs. Perkins, Mrs. Dommitt, Mrs. Scott and Miss Ruth Scott. The incoming presi- dent presented Mrs. Wingate, depart- ment president, with a gift. while Mrs. Horn was presented a in from her husband. Mrs. Carrie Doyle, Mrs. Palm and Mrs. Eckert sent beautiful flowers to Mrs, Horn. Refreshments were served. Philo-Classics—Mrs. Augustus Knight, the Kenesaw, received the members of the club January 4. In the absence of the president, Mrs. R. Bruce Bare, the meeting was opened by Mrs. Henry J. Harris, vice president, and the usual business transacted. Mrs. Ha had a paper for this meeting on “History of Blank Verse in England.” It was of such merit that it was deemed worthy a place in the Philo-Classics folio. Mrs. John W. Frizzell, the leader for the play of “Macbeth,” was absent, and Mrs. Bare assigned characters and the reading continued. Mrs. Knight invited the guests to the dining room, where re- freshments were served. The Garden Club of Chevy Chase, C., held its first meeting of Mayer Bros. & Co. . 937-939 F Street N.W. . Retiring From Business Sale “Is Limited” EVERY ARTICLE MUST BE “Sold Quickly” NO MATTER WHAT the‘“Loss or Sacrifice” ASTORE full of quality Dresses, Coats, Lingerie, Negligees, Hosiery, £ X Scarfs, Sweaters, Blouses, Handbags, must be closed out at A Great Sacrifice in Price 1st FLOOR SPECIALS FINAL cUT! Crepe de Chine Teddies, Step-ins, Bloom- ers, Dance Sets $3.98 Values, Final Cut! Every Leather Bag Values Up to $19.50 In Two Lots ODDS AND ENDS, CHOICE, $1.00 87 Choice Slips, $2.85 - | been accomplished. The next meeting Pure Silk Hosiery Full fashioned, perfect quality, well Every Silk Blouse known makes. All shades $1.65 GRADES. ..... $16.75 Values in the lots. - $1.17 2nd FLOOR SPECIALS New Dresses BEING sacrificed in special groups. All the new Spring shades and styles. Sizes from 14 to 50. $26.75 Values Values to $8.50 English Broadcloth Blouses, Values to 3235 ,.......vec tian; first vice president, Mrs. Charles R. Grant; second vice president, Mrs, John T. Sadler; secretary, Mrs, B, C. Kennedy, and treasurer, Mrs. G. H. Alexander, Washington Council, No. 22, Ladies the N. C. C. of E, held the Mm‘: monthly meeting of the Thimble Club at the home of Mrs. John Norvell, Many surprises were sprung during the meeting, which was enjoyed by all. Fol- -lowing the luncheon, tables were ready for all to join in the 500 and bunco; first prizes were won by Mrs. Norvell and Mrs. Agnes Hipsley, and the two booby prizes went to Mrs. Annie Saul and Mrs. Maude Neill. The annual report for 1928 was read and all pres- ent were pleased to know so much had will be held at the home of Mrs. Min- nie L. Pote, 1423 F street north-ast, Wednesday next. Luncheon will be served at noon. The Potomac Auxiliary, 1088, Vct- erans of Foreign Wars, held a joint installation of officers January 9 at L'Aiglon. The following officers were installe President, Mrs. T. E. Faw- cette; senior vice president, Ida May Emmert; junior vice president, Patricia Kelly; secretary, Milvina Saxty: treas- urer, Sadie Collins; chaplain, Elizabeti Clements; trustees, Frances _Kelly, Margaret Meyers, Mattie Q. Ewing; conductress, Mrs. Copeland; historian, Mattle Queen Ewing; guard, Ethel Belt; patriotic_instructor, Ethel Fouler; color bearers, Julla Dabbs, Kate Fray. Chairman of membership committee, Laretta Wood; welfare chairman, Cath- erine Uhlarik; chairman of V. F. W. Home, Lola B. Heise; publicity director, Mattie Ewing. After the installation of officers gold badges were presented to Maj. T. E. Fawcette, Capt. Miller, Sergt. Kelly and a number of other retiring officers of the various V. F. W. posts. The chairs were removed for dancing. P. E. 0. Sisterhood, Chapter H, met Tuesday evening with Mrs. Jeanneatte Lincoln, 3106 Hawthorne place, the president, Mrs. Carlotta Zirkle, presid- ing. Mrs. Elizabeth Palmer of Chapter , as guest of honor, gave a talk on “History and Customs of P. E. 0.” Short talks were also given by Mrs. Celia Campbell of Springfield, Ill, and Mrs. Willilam Kahlbaum of Philadel- phia, Mrs. L. Corey of Chapter B was another guest of the evening. The Quota Club held its luncheon meeting at the University Women's Club at 12:30 Thursday. Miss Elizabeth Cullen, the speaker, gave a talk on the “Bureau of Rallway Economics and Its Work.” The District League of American Pen Women is to have a il program at the clubhouse this week, ope: with a sculpture exhibit by Miss Clara Hill, which will continue until January 28. The exhibition will be n to the pub- lic from 2 to 6 o'cl every day at the clubhouse, 1108 Sixteenth street. The exhibit consists of recent pertraits, busts and statuettes. Tomorrow, at 4 pm., there will be a lecture recital by Julia E. Schelling and Kurt Heitzel on “Das Rheingold,” by Richard Wag- ner. Miss Schelling attended the ring at Beyreuth last Summer, where it was given at the great Wagnerian festival. Mr. Kurt Heitzel's experience as an (Continued on Ninth Page.) $7.37 Choice and $4-85 $2.67 $1.37 $19.75 Values