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CONDUCTED BY NANNIE LANCASTER. NOTICE TO CONTRIBUTORS. Copy for this celumn must be received at The Star office not later than noon of the Thursday receding_the Sunday of publi- tion, Notices received after that time necessarily must be omitted. The co-operation of epntributors is earnestly solicited, to the end that this column .may be truly representative of your activities. The American Association of Univer- sity Women will honor the fareign ..wemen studying at Washington colleges . will be hostesses. \ :ity are invited to be guests of the club . regular French table at luncheon. Miss | Carhart's Prench conversation class will | meet at 2 pm. Monday and at 10 am. | Toad Tuesday at 2 p.n. The study . Wednesday the beginning preschool . rence Fulton, on Thirty-third street. { Bdward L. |, #rom the club. S e 2 { flmginndnuwr. ‘Giusepp! smlf’sl'ué- { on the e | dent’s tea William Fife, who spoke on | | clubhouse, when Ida Donnelly Peters ! fered by Gude Bros. florists. The titl women at the Uni | *has been incli * has not yet been reported at a tea this afternoon. Members of the committee on international relations Mrs. Labingier and Dr. Caukin will preside at the tea table. At a tea to be given Monday after- noon Miss Elizabeth Dean, guest of honor, will speak on “Men and Women of Dolly Madison's Time.” Members of George Washington University will be hostesses. All graduates of the univer- or the afternaon. At 1 o'clock Monday there will be the Thursday. ‘The advanced study group will meet at 1835 reschool ‘olumbia group in character development of ele- mentary school ehildren will meet Tues- day at 7:45 p.m. Dr. Richmond's elass for the study of ental hygiene problems will meet ‘ednesday at 7:45 pm. At 2 pm. study group will meet at 1825 Columbia Toad. The international relations group, under leadership of Df. Esther Caukin, will meet Thursday at 11 a.m. for study and discussion. The J\‘o\l under the leadership of Miss Edith B. Cameron meet at 8 o'clock on Thursday eve- ning. ‘The treaties of arbitration and con- eiliation which were signed at the re- eent Pan-American Conference will be the subject of discussion at a dinner 10 be given Friday at 7 p.m. by the as- sociation. ‘The Woman’s Club of Cheyy Chase, L.—The executive board met Wednes- y at the home of Mrs. William Law- ‘The meeting was preceded by luncheon. Hostesses were Mrs. Fulton, Mrs. Fred- erick R. Parks and Mrs. Hoover Hanger. The following members were present: Mrs. William ©. Dennis, Mrs. R. Harvey Sargbnt, Mrs, Roy F. Steward, Mrs. Joseph Travers Maguire, Mrs. Russell 8. McBride, Mrs. Karl C. Corley, Mrs. Frank M. Hoadley, Mrs. Marvin Far- rington, Mrs. Oharles W. Pimper, Mrs. ead, Mrs. George W. M. Vinal, Mrs, rick D. Richey, Mrs. Robert J. 'Service, Mrs. George S. , Mrs. Lyles Offuft, Mrs. George F. Mikkelson, Mrs. Harold G. Moulton and Mrs. Chauncey Depew reported sending a check for the Community Chest as a contribution Mrs. Edward L. Smead in reporting the on resolutions an tion, stated that a recommenda- for $125000 for a dormitory for versity of Maryland the budget w o Tyl . All club women are university and they appropriation will be Mrs. Richey fop the committee on education stated that a new tary school is needed in Chevy Md. Mrs. newly organized Part of the soctal o oehion. bt the club. o sec! e club. The literature section, Mrs. Georg Jamieson, leader, met Priday at the me of Mrs. Earl H, Clapp, on Meadow it Dfl'lml," o e or Bugone O'Nelly Mrs. Karl Fenning discussed the theater Sl Badoe, vo, £, ot D 's plays. of e magazin e try talks, Mrs. Hanson gave reminiscen opera_singer and composer. A nd L. Sanford ';suun:bhr ma program, use of 3 hostesses for tea were Mrs. Roy Bdiy b’lollll S. Murphy. ’gmday Le Cercle Prancais will meet at the home of Mrs. Ralph Sass- cer on Raymond street, at 2:30 p.m. “Thursday afternoon at 4 o'clock, the Junior section will meet at the home ©f Miss Eileen Hays, on Park road. ‘The Fgrunry meeting of the club will be held Wednesday in vy C Presbyterian Church. The guest of honor will be the Undersecretary of State, J. Reuben Clark, who will talk on Mexico. Luncheg: :m be served at sl tea scheduled for February 25 will be omitted beeause the section is rehears- ing for the concert to be given at the benefit of Central Union Mission. New Willard on February 27 for th'." i « The District League of American Pen Women had as its guest at the presi- his work with ingorrigible boys. He stressed the need of kindness to enable them to develop chapacter. Tuesday evening the (eagms group met at the gave an interesting talk on markets. Miss Myrta Ethel Cawood reported having won a prize for the best story of 200 words about flowers, which was of- of her story was “Just Like a Rose. Miss Katherine Jacobs reported she had received the prize for the best article on *“Why We Have a Community Chest in ‘Washington.” Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock the Junior League will meet at thg club- house, when Prof. H. Honeyway will speak to the group on & ~story writing. At 4 o'clock there will he & tea and art exhibit by Miss Loretta Lowenstein, Mrs. W. 8. Ruckman and Mrs. Gladys Shantz. Miss Lowenstein's work is in- pastel, Mrs. Ruckman's oil end Mrs. Shants's china. Monday evening at 8 o'clock Dr. Douglas Bement, professor of English in George Washington University, will speak to the she has just been by My! Cawood. His subject will be “Value of the Short Story.” Mrs. Elizabeth Burgess Hughes, Dr. Mary Meek Atkinson, Mrs. Aaron Newman and Mrs. Charles N. h | costumes wil Sunday Dinner 12:30 to 7:30 Choice of ROAST TURKEY ROAST CAPON ROAST LAMB PRIME RIBS OF BEEF Choice of Desserts Among the large variety of d are Fresh Strawberry Parfal Mince Plo—All Fay own Pastry Ch ade YoU'LL Hfs‘ g Price—ONE DOLLAR J"Jy‘o‘:. will on the different phases o story. Due to the illness of Mrs. John Mock, the reception which she was to have at her home in honor of Mrs. Lars Ander- g‘n - be postponed until & date in reh, At the encampment of tha Depart- ment of the Potomae, Grand Army of the Republic, last week the officers chosen the coming year were: T, G Manson, department commande: Young, senlor vice commands 3 Hamilton, junior vige commander; B. W. Downey, adjutant, and E. G. God- {rey, quartermaster. Washington Lodge, No. 15, Benevolent Protective Order of Elks, at the regulaw sesslon of the ladge Wednesday evening, nominated the following officers for the ensuing lodge year: For exalted ruler, John Dillan Fitzgerald: esteemed lead- ing knight, David Barry; estesmed loyal knight, George E. Strong; es- teemed® lecturing knight, Dr. John T. Ready;, treasurer, Michgel G. McCor- mick; tiler, Thomas King; trustee for three years, Victor Woolridge; delegate to the Grand Lodge, alternate delegate, Danigl R. Nihjon: secretary, William Shelby and Pat- rick J. Callan. The nominations for the lodge were made by Judge Robert E. Mal tm&ly. James E. Oollifiower, Harry 1. Quinn, Michael G. McCor- mick, William I. Evans, Edwin Neu- meyer, John E. Lyneh, J. J. Morriarty, Patrick J. Callan, James A. Balderson, Joseph Burkart and William S. Shelby. Additional nominations for these of- fices will in order at the next two lodge sessions, February 20 and 27. The election will be held March 6. ‘The lodge held its annual past ex- alted rulers’ night Wednesday. John E. Lynch acted as exalted ruler, as- sisted by the past exalted rulers of the lodge, James E. Colliflower, Rossa F. Downing, James A. Balderson, James L. Ward, Thomas King, Howard Peter, Daniel R. Nihion, John Marville, or- ganist, and John Montgomery, chap- lain; David La Porte and J. J. Mor- riarty, color guards, and Lemuel Robey, esquire, In addition, Secretary William S. Shelby read Lincoln's Gettysburg ad- dress and Judge Robert E. Mattingly delivered Willlam Cullan Bryant's “Thanitopsis.” Qfficers of the lodge, headed by Exalted Ruler Nathan Weill, will go to Baltimore on Washington's _birthday anniversary as guests of Baltimore Lodge, No, 7, where the 12 lodges of the State association will enter a ritualistic_contest, the winner to receive a silver loving cup, donated by Past District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler Patrick J. Callan. As an added fea- ture, Mr, Callan will deliver George Washington's farewell address. The Takoma Park Women’s Club met Tuesday at the Takoma Park branch of the Public Library, with Mrs. J. A. Robertson, first vice president, in the chair. Oelebrating ti birthdays of Washington and Lincoln, the meeting was in charge of the civic department. Dr. Charles Pergler, dean of interna- tional law at the National University, xlve an interesting talk on “Citizen- D" A George Washington tea will be given in honor of the new members of the club February 21 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the home of Mrs, Frederick Pratt, 120 Chestnut avenue. Ladies in Colonial Il be in attendance and a program suitable to the occasion is being arranged. All cluh members are urged to attend. rtment, clvic . dej koma Park branch of the Public Library, is planning to eo- operate with women of Bilver Spring in refurnishing a rest room at the Mary- land High School. Articles such as sheets, pillows and towels may be taken ) urp.‘m.y\‘l Blddle, 125 Baltis more avenue. The Excelsior Literary Club held the which met THE WOMAN'S SHOP OF Raleigh Haberdasher Many New Arrivals in PAuLINA ENSEMBLES Among the newest of Paulina en. sembles is this trig model in Suntan Homespun. The blouse is of crepe de chine with bows serving as its sole ornaments. The skirt, of course, is pleated at the side, $89.75 Others $59.50 up Sole Agents for KNOX HATS for Women THE WOMAN'S SHOP OF Raleigh Haberdasher 1310 F Street Nathan_ Weill; | Shiarnson pf last Neek 2t @ ot 00N of Al af Henry Churchill Cook, 1925 Cal- vert street northwest. t, Sat ‘The first part of the afternoon was devoted to business. The minutes of the last meeting were read and ap- proved and re) of all officers ac- cepted as read. ‘The report of the .cnn' treasurer, Mrs. Julia W. Webb, and of the chair- man of the flower fund, Mrs. E. V, Carr, showed all bills paid and a good bal- ance on hand. Mrs. Brasel gave a report of the last meeting of the District of Oolumbia Federation of Women's Olubs and Mrs, Sawtelle requested all members to make a special effort to collect books and magazines to contribute to the Ameri- can Merchant Marine Library Assocla- tlon. Reports on the well being of sev- eral absent members were rlven by Mrs. Annie M. Hobbs, Mrs, Mattie Q. Ewing and Mrs. Julia W. Webb. ‘The names of Mrs. Leon C. Hills, Mrs. Dorsey and Mrs, Sarah Nevins, spon- sored by Mrs. Sawtelle, Mrs. Garret Morgan Van Hoesen and Mrs. Howard L. Bishop were presented in nomination and unanimously elected to membership. At the conclusion of the business meeting a book review of the Waverly novels was read by Mrs. Mattie Q. Ewing. During the social hour refresh- ments were served by the hostess, as- sisted by her sister, Miss M. Esther May- her. ‘The next regular meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. William Trauty, 1832 Park road northwest, with Mrs. Annie M. Hobbs as hostess, February 18 at 2 o'clack. The read, mark and learn committee of the Park View Woman's Club met at the home of Mrs. D, E. Clark, 1314 Farragut street, January 22, Mrs. Olark was assisted in entertaining by Mrs. Ivy Ashbum and Mrs. Walter Irwin, The evening was devoted to American music, and a delightful program was presented by Miss Helen Lyon, with the assistance of Mrs. Dorothy Russell Todd and Miss Sarah Lerch. Miss Lyon gave a comprehensive outline of the history of American music, beginning with the folk song of the Kentucky mountaineers and closing with a brief resume of mod- ern composers, including Ethelbert Nevin, Charles Wakefield Cadman, Carry Jacobs-Bonds and ethers. Vocal, piano and violin numbers were iven by Miss Lerch, Mrs. Todd and iss Lyon, as illustrative of the work of the different composers. Notaple amang several selections Mrs. Todd played MacDowell's “To a Wild Rose,” “To a Water Lily” and “A. D, 1620.” Miss Lyon closed the pregram with a violin rendition of the “Vene- tian Love Song,” by La Forge. The Park View Waman's Club Art Committee met at the home of Mrs. Standish, 504 Newton street, January 24. The hostesses were Mrs. Jvy Ash- burn, Mrs. Hain and . Maylor. Fol- lowing the luncheon the committee took part in sewing for the Red Oross, The bridge club met with Mrs. Wixon January 20. The hostess was assisted in entertaining by Mrs, Smith and Mrs. Dressel. After luncheon there were four tables of bridge, with a prize for each table. ® The board of managers of the Flor- ence Crittenton Home met at the home, 4759 Conduit road, February 8, with Mrs, Thomas E. Robertson, president, presiding. Reports were made by committee chairmen, after which Miss Jean 8. Cale, superintendent, veported 41 girls and 39 babies in the home at the pres- ent time. Nine new girls were admitted during January. There were 13 gessions of night school, seven special services, four Bihle study elasses and three meet- MRS. D. C. HAMBERGE] Formerly Miss Henrietta Alhers, who has been visif Albers, at 1340 Rl g her mother, Mrs. Henry her le Island avenue, left Washington Wednesday to join husband, Ensign Hamberger, at his station at Coronado, Calif. ings of the Sunshine Club. The super- intendent gave a short talk en the bene- fits of the Florence Crittenton Home to the girl after she goes out into the world, and read a number of letters of appreclation received from Crittenton girls. Qommittees were appointed by the president for the entertainment of delegates to the National Florence Crit- tenton convention to be held in Wash- ington, May 19, 20 and 21, at the Grace Dodge Hotel, Luncheon was served by the girls of the home. Edna Taylor Young People's Branch of the W. C. T. U,, met M?nfla eveping at_the home of Miss Mildred Eh! 2131 Third street northeast, e pl‘elr- dent, Miss Ruth Carlson, rrel led. Plans for the banquet to be held at Tally-Ho 'I‘gvrrn tomorrow_at 7 o'cloek were discussed. Miss Katherine Fowler is chairman of program. Nominations for officers for the com- ing year were held. The election will take place next regular meeting. A birthday letter, signed by each member present, was sent to the founder FOUNDED 18924 of the branch, Mrs, Edna H. Taylor, with a wish for a speedy recovery. Carl Carison gave an instructive talk on a chapter of Deets Pickett, “Alcohal and the New Age.” After the business meeting a Valentine party arranged by the hostess was enjoyed. The next m}eehng{ ‘fllllssb‘\al had ud.mh 11 _at the me o osta AR tt Pollogk, 7120 Ninth street. s o An_interesting meet of the Cul- tus Club was “held l1!‘t!mm’y 12 at thel hnm( %n. ng Bllhom Aft- er lunc] ey n| rs. Hen Polkinhorn, ulledp the meeti: tngrderf'. The report of. the last meeting was ead by the recording secretary, and also reports from the corresponding secretary and treasyrer, ‘Twenty-one members responded to the roll call. Mrs, Frank Reeside and Mrs, Pisher were guests, The first paper, “Maritime Provinces of Canada,” read by Mrs, Polkinhorn, was well recelved, as were “Great Naval Heroes,” by Mrs. E. Dyer, and “Pigmies,” by Mrs. J. Ramsey Nevits. 1109 F St. N.W. C(HOICE OFTHE HOUSE Your Unrestricted Selection of Any WINTER COAT IN OUR ENTIRE STOCK Including Coats That + Formerly Sold Up to $150.00 In a One-Day Clearance at 30 A Drl;stic One-Day Event That Means Big to You— Savings 5 . Every type of coat for woman and miss—all are smart styles and very rich in fur trimmings. Choose any coat in the house at this low price. next of the elub will [..‘:‘:mm-..,. the s wi Qorps, No. 6, W. R. C., held a meeting Monday ‘head- quarters, G. A. R, Hall. Following the routine , national and depart- ment general ordess were read by the secretary. The relief committee many visits to the sick. The and means dmmmim; ;:pafud mfiu on & car B’"fi given 8 in the G. A. R. 5 APienslen 100 e oy e W ap| t.f‘.,.nf“m the idates: Mrs. Bowen, Mrs. Gibson and Mrs. Dow. ‘The president spoke of the &utng away o? Mrs. Mamie Palmer rsey, |an active worker of the Woman's Re- lief Corps, and the charter was draped for her as requested by the department president. A gold loyalty pin is offered to the | one bmuin’ in the moast members for | the year 1920. Two ald members, Miss Blakesly and Mrs. Fechtner, were present. ‘The Park View Woman's Club met at the home of Mrs. L. E. Felton, 614 Rock Oreek Church road, the evening of Feb- ruary 12 at 8 o'clock. Mrs. Felton was assisted in entertaining by Mrs. Frank- lin Wixon and Mrs. Chester Hutchinson. With Mrs. George Evans presiding the meeting opened with the usual ex- ercises, followed by committee reports. The treasurer’s statement showed a balance on hand. Among other gorrespondence Mrs. Ashburn read a letter from the traffic director in re- sponse to Jurecent request of the elub. L stated t owing to existing condi- ions it will be impossible to place the stop signs on Park place. Mrs. Walker gave an interesting ac- count of the last meeting of the District Federation gnd Mrs. Evans urged a !n;glr attendance at the next meeting. n her report on ways and means Mrs. Hutehinson announced the re- newed sale of candy and turned in the ireceipts from the last bridge party. Owing to the difficulty in finding a suit- able place plans for a bazaar have been abandoned and it has been decided to %lve a card party at an early date. :,gdy and fancy articles will also be sald. Mrs. Felton announced that the next meeting of the art committee will be at the home of Mrs. Maurice Smith, 915 Decatur street, February 21 at 1 a'clock. Het for the Red Cross will be con- tinued and it has also been decided to do some special work for the Soclety of Visiting Nurses. A letter from Miss Alice Williams of the Red Cross was vead. It expressed agl‘)recmlnn of work done at_recent meetings. Mrs. Russell's philanthropic commit- tee has accomplished much good dur- ing the last few months and the club menthers will continue to co-operate with her in this splendid work. ‘The next meeting of the “read, mark and learn” comm will be at the home of Mrs. Arja Morgan Tuesday evening, February 26. Mrs. Smith’s program will include a paper on the work of Dr. Alies Hamilten, by Miss ‘Whitlogk, and a review of “The Hunger Fighters," by Mrs. Potts. At Mrs. Dalwick's suggestion it has been decided to attempt to bring about an improved condition in the streets of Park View. The assistance of the Citi- zens' Association will be requested in this endeavor and a committee was formed consisting of Mrs. Dalwick, Mrs. Ashburh and Mrs, Standish. Following adjournment the meeting was turned over to Mrs. Brooks, who had charge of the am, which was particularly appropriate and in keeping with the spirit of Lincoln’s ‘hirthday. The speaker of the evening was in the person of Dr. Noble, who, as a lifelon; resident of the District, gave some ol his reminiscences of old Washington. In a rraphic description he presented a vivid picture of the city between the years of 1852 and 1861, when as a small boy he lived in the then countrified region of F street, Many interesting anecdotes of famous men were recount- ed, and in closing Dr. Noble gave his impressions and memories of the great Lincoln. A question and answer game was played and a soclal hour with refresh- ments completed the evening. ‘The Monday afterncon tea of the QGraduate Nurses’ Association at head- quarters, 1337 K street, tomorrow from 4 to 5:30 will be in charge of the Chil- dren’'s Hospital Alumnae Association. All members are invited. ‘The Sixteenth Street Heights Club was entertained by Mrs. Walter Emer- son Tuesday. After the regular busi- ness meeting, Mrs. Alice Dean gave an interesting review of Corra Harris' book, “My Book and Heart.” Mrs. B. Farner of, Stuart, Nebr., Mrs. Carl Steehleg and Mss, Charles B. Lingam- felter of Chevy Chase were guests. ‘The Capital Hill History Club met Wednesday at the home of Mrs. J. A. Moyer with Mrs. Jason Waterman as assisting hostess. Mrs. William Collins gave a compre- hensive report of the D. C. Federation meeting. An _instructive paper on “The Niger and West Sudan,” was presented by Mrs. C. E. Ferguson. Twenty-two members responded roll call With current events. The next meeting will be February 27, with Mrs. H. P. Patterson, ‘Twentieth Century Club—The art section will meet tomorrow at 13:30 at the Y. W. O. A. Mrs. Gilbert Grosvenor will give an fllustrated talk on Japan. All members of the club are asked to notify Mrs, H. O. Wooley if luncheon is desired. The section on education will meet Kentucky Society Plans Reception and Ball As announced by Mrs. Maurice H. ‘Thatcher, presidenkt of the Kentucky Soclety, plans are /being made for the costumee ball with which the soclety will entertain on the evening of Tues- day, Pebruary 26, at 8:30 o'clock, in g.mm ballroom of the Willard otel. Committees which will serve include the floor commiitee, with Maj. Allen W. Guilion at its head, and as mem- bers Maj. Basil Duke Edwards, Maj. Simon Bolivar Buckner, Maj. Walter Gullion, Mr. William Jennings Price, Mr, Lorenzo W. Martin, Mr. Harris Fleming, Mr. South Trimble, jr.; Mr. . L. Gausman, Mr. Miller Hughes, Mr. F. C. La Salle t, Mr. Camden McAtee, Capt. Power, Mr. H. B. Ripey and Mr, Leonard A. Spalding. ‘Those in charge of the prize awards are Mr. Warven N. Akers, chairman, and Mr. Lee Lamar Robinson, Mrs, Wil- liam Barrett Ridgley, Mrs. Marie Tyler McCormack and Mrs, Edward H. Con- ger assisting.s In the recelving line will be Mrs. M. H. Thatcher, Maj. and Mrs. Simon Rolivar Buckner, Maj. and Mrs. J T. H. O'Rear, Maj. John H. Cowles and Mr. and Mrs. Frank B. McMillan. The reception will start ptly at 8:30, and at 9:30 o'clock cing will begin. The grand march will take place at 10:30 o'clock, at the conclusion of which an will be awarded to those who shall have been determined upon as huvlny achieved the best costumes in the following groups: The most beau- tiful, the most interesting and the most amusing. ‘There are 12 sucl and they will go to the ladies, gentlemen and couples, those for the couples being double prizes, with a present each for the lady and the gentleman. The enthusiasm being manifested in regard to _this ball p: brilllant success. Dance music will be ished by an 11-piece orchestra. Members of the society are seeurin; boxes through application to the treas urer, Mr. G. B. Likens, 1519 M stre: northwest. Mr. D Milayi AnsiliaaHos At Annual Card Part: ‘The Ladies’ Auxiliary of the De Molz OCommandery, N the hi: o, 4, Templar, gave its annual last evening at 8 o’clock in the nut Farms Dairy Auditorium at Twenty- sixth street and Pennsylvania avenue Mrs, Ernest F. Gude was chairman o! at the Y. W. O. A. at 12:30, on February | riss 21, on the fourth floor. Sippel, national Are Safe in These Maiale and Birchwood Treasure Chest U. S. Navy Ditty Boxes (The manufacturin, was price $2.65 each, in lots of 100,000 . . . made for the United States Navy And other personal treasures that you'd like to keep from prying eyes will be safe in one of them. Sturdy and trusty these treasure c! hests . . . or, to give them their right name . . . Ditty Boxes made for the U, S, sailors , . , are made of maple and birchwood, beauti- ., fully polished and finished, They are 14 inches long, 10 * inches wide, 9 inches ‘high. Each carries a tray and a compartment in the lid. Solid brass hinges fastened from the inside, Yale locks, and a divided ey to insure contents from being tampered with. Treasure Chest . . . . . for Many Uses Hosiery Handkerchiefs Sewing Materials Children’s Treasures Fishing Tackle First Aid Kit Medicines Stationery Silverware Documents On Sale In the Sporta Bhop—Maia Fioor 9 Small Tools Hardware Humidors Radio Parts Toiletries ImE HecraT Co. “F Street at Seventh”

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