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NEWS OF THE CLUBS (Continued From Twelfth Page.) E. H. Etz, was directed by James Otis Porter, who also carried a leading part. Others taking part in the two plays, to whom the club is greatly indebted for the success of the evening, were Mrs. Georgia Maury Morse, Miss Louise Massey, Esteban Cerdan, John Knox and Bob Miller. The Maryland Uni- :’ersity Glee Club was the musical fea- ure, ‘The Excelsior rary Club met at the home of M Ewing, 4624 New Hampshire avenue, at 2 pm. May 7. The meeting opened with prayer. Salute to Flag and singing of “America, led by Mrs. Charles Jarboe, and ac-| companied by Mrs, E. V. Carr on the mandolin. The minutes of the last meeting were read by Mrs. R. H. Brase acting recording secretary. The posi tions of chaplain and historian were | added to the list of officers of the club. | The election of officers for the ensuing | year was as follows: President. Mrs. | Tracy; first vice president, Mrs. Ewing; | second vice president, Mrs. Joseph | Whiting; recording secretary, Mrs Hills; corresponding secretary. Mrs. J. Donovan; treasurer, s. Van Housen; historian, Mr: : press | correspondent, Ms. director to D. C. F. W. C., Mrs Fenno Sawtelle: chaplain, Mrs. Nevins members of clubhouse committee, D. C. F. W. C., Mrs. Dorsey. May 17 was the date set for the | club meml and their friends hear the lecture on be given at the Army, Navy and Marin: Club, Eleventh street and Massachusetts | avenue northwest, at 8 pm. The annual basket picnic is to be held at the home of Mrs. Henry Fenno | Sawtelle, 6200 Connecticut avenue, May | 21. The club meets at 5 p.m. and the | picnic will follow after the business | meeting at about 5 o'clock. The Takoma Park Women's Clab| met May 7 at the Takoma Park branch | of the Public Library. The president, | Mrs, Alexander Wetmore, presided. This was the annual business meeting and the election of officers. Reports of | standing committees and departments | were read. During the past year the club has enjoyed unusual prosperity, | having programs dealing with travel, science, civics and education. Five de- partments of work—art, music, civic, bridge and literature have been organized. These depariments allow in- dividual members opportunity for self- expression and social intercourse and thfli organization is a great step for- ward The results of the election of officers Is as follows: Mrs. J. A. Robertson, president; Mrs, R. T. Cotton, vice president; Mrs, Lawrence V. Lampson, second vice president; Mrs. Frederick C. Lincoln, secretary; Mrs. Byron McP. Coon, corresponding secretary; Mrs. Lewis Vogt, treasurer. Mrs. Willlam P. Hopper, Mrs. G. Albert Scott, Mrs. Mary Lamond White were elected club directors, P. E. O. Sisterhood, Chapter H, met Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. Ruth Maxson, the Kenesaw. Order was called by the president, Mrs. Charlotta Zirkle, and routine business hsacted. The annual meeting of the Cultus Club was held at the home of Mrs. George Harris. After luncheon Mrs. Henry Folkinhorn, the president, called the meeting to order. Reports of the recording secretary, the corresponding secretary and treasurer were read. An- nual reports were read and the election of cfficers followed for the year. For president, Mrs. William Kinnan; vice president, Mrs. Daniel G. Davis; re- cording secretary, Mrs. J. Ramsay Nev- itt; corresponding secretary, Mrs. Jesse Adkins; treasurer, Mrs. Lulu Copeland. The president, Mrs. Henry Polkinhorn, read the only paper of the afternoon, “Early American Universities.” The meeting adjourned to meet with Mrs. William S. Corby May 21. The Capitol Hill History Club met ‘Wednesday with Mrs. D. L. Pitcher and Mrs. Philip Martin in the Soldier's Home Park. 5 Following the luncheon the vice presi- dent, Mrs. H. F. Patterson, called the meeting to order. Reports of committees were grati- fying, especially the one of the D. C. federation theater benefit, which re- ported the club as disposing of 32 tick- ets, one for each member. Papers were given by Mrs. W. F. Ranno on the “Belgian Congo”; Mrs. L. B. Stine on the “Cape of Good Hope and Orange Free State” and by Mrs. M. B. Granger on “Nigeria and the Gold Coast.” ‘Twenty-five members responded to roll call with current events. The final meeting of the year will be May 22 with Mrs. W. M. Collins. Ladies’ Auxiliary to the District of Columbia Fire Department.—At the meeting of the auxiliary of April 22 which was presided over by the presi- dent, Helen Schultze, it was decided that a quarterly bulletin be published, to be sent the members, and that an excursion to Chesapeake Beach be plan- ned for July to take the place of the quarterly social. Ten ladies were chosen to act as captains of teams in 2 membership campaign: Mrs. McCon- nell, Miss I. Carner, Mrs. Meeks, Mrs. Bargagne, Mrs. Allman, Mrs. Thomas, Mrs. Josinonski, Mrs. Fenton, Mrs. Vernstein, Mrs. Hall. The meeting of the captains was held at Mrs. Bar- gagne’s home May 1. Mrs, Hill, a recent bride, daughter of Mrs. N. Albers, treasurer, was given a shower at her mother’s home April 30 by members of the auxiliary. ‘The auxiliary meets in the board room of the District Building every second Friday and fourth Monday of the month. Mothers, wives, daughters, sisters of active, retired, and deceased firemen are eligible for membership. The Clover Club met at the residence of Mrs. Lucien Mercier, with Mrs. W. ‘W. Wheeler presiding. After the gen- eral business meeting, when the offi- cers and chairmen of the committees gave their reports, the delegates to the Federation of Women's Clubs annual meeting were elected. The president turned the chair over to Mrs. David ‘White, who was chairman of the eve- ning, and she introduced the speakers— Mrs. Warren Schonmaker, who spoke on “Marriage and Marriage Customs in Other Countries,” and Mrs. Edmund Flynn, who gave a talk on “Women as Wives, Mothers, and in the Professional World.” Refreshments were served. ‘The next meeting will be held at the residence of Mrs. Mark Lansburgh, 1928 Belmont road. The Columbian Cat Fanciers met May 1 at the clubroom. Committees made reports through their chairmen, and the evening was taken up by show business. The “dark horse” was won by Mrs. Kohler. Due to the illness of Mrs. Anderson, the talk on the “Brown ‘Tabby” was carried over to the next meeting, June 5. Business and Professional Women's Club of the District of Columbia—Miss Grace Powers, chairman of the card party held on the 4th, reported it a success. Miss Agnes Peterson, chair- man of tickets for the annual banquet on the 27th, has issued the invitations, and reservations and checks for all tick- ets are to be sent direct to Miss Agnes L. Peterson, Woman's Bureau, United States Department of Labor. Mrs, Sheppard Knapp Haynes reported all committees moving steadily ahead with their plans. Southern Cross Chapter, United Daughters of Confederacy.—~The most important feature of the monthly meet- ing of the Southern Cross Chapter, U. D. C, No. 804, which met at the home of Mrs. J. J. Tancill, 909 Massa- chusetts avenue northeast, May 3, was the arrangements which were made for sending Confederate Veterans to their reunion which meets in Charlotte, N. C., on_June 4. Returns were made from the card party given by the chapter at the Con- federate Veterans' Hall, 1322 Vera | is “The Lot | Coombs. avenue, on April 12, which were most satisfactory in every way. Two new members were added to the chapter’s number. | _Prince Georges County Federation of | Women's Clubs met at the Y. W. C. A. | April 27 at 10:30 am. Mrs. O. F. Cook, | | president, presiding. After opening excrcises, Mrs. Rudolph Allen, first vice president, gave a report of the annual State meeting held in Baltimore <1 23 and 24, at the Hotel Belviders. Mrs. Sippel, national president, was guest of honor. M John L. 'Alcock, State president, pr sided. Mrs. O. F. Cook was awarded the prize of $25 for the musical pageant | play ‘she had written and which will| be presented by the county federation | next Friday at the Meryland College | auditorium. The name given this pla That Saved.” The county is sponsoring the “protect | wildBower” project. ' May 10 there is to be a meeting at | Miss Regan’s office in Hyattsville. A lecture on Spring tonics and salads | will be given, The week of May 17 the short courses will be given at the Maryland University and Miss Regan can supply all_information. The semi-annual meeting of the | county federation will be held May 24 at Mount Rainier. The Chillum Study Club and the Chillum Community Club will be hostesses. The suditing committee consists frs. Steel, Mrs. Smith and Mr The annual federation meet- ng will be held at Swampscott, Mass., on May 27 to 31. Mrs. George A. Castle | was appointed by the president to act as delegate from the Prince Georges County _clubs. g Miss Turner of the Potomac Electric Co. was present and gave a short talk on electric cooking and planned for an electric demonstration day for the county during May, Riverdale Club.—The executive board meeting was held at the home of the president, Mrs. Charles A. Cary, on Mrs. Cary appointed the building committee, consisting of Mrs. Sheppard Knapp Haynes, Mrs. Herbert Roby and Mrs. Luther S. Munson. Mi ‘Thurston, W and means chairman, reported favorably on results from the card party held at Mis. Haynes' home; and the rummage sale held on April 27. Mrs. Cary served luncheon at the close of the meeting. The regular monthly meeting was held on April 30 at the home of Mrs. Luther S. Munson. The assisting host- esses were Mrs. Geise, Mrs. Gotwalls, Mrs. Valberg and Mrs. Greeley. After the regular meeting a stunt party fol- lowed, in which all members took part. A dozen or more stunts were given. Mrs. Worley, in charge of music, is the composer of the club song, to the tune of “Maryland.” The club held an all-day meeting May 8. A tureen luncheon was served at 11 am. at the home of Mrs. C. A Cary. pMny 15, Mrs. Worley,- music chair- man, is planning a musical evening. Landover Community Club met at the home of Miss Jasper. Plans were made for the tenth annual celebration. A dinner and theater party was ar- ranged to be held in Washington. Cheverly - Tuxedo.— The Parent- Teachers’ Association meeting was held in the schoolhouse. Miss Edna B. McNaughton, professor of home eco- nomies, University of Maryland, gave a talk on “Constructive Discipline.” The school children entertained with harmonica selections and recitations. Lanham Study Club—The April meeting was held at the home of Mrs. Kate Turville. She was assisted by her daughter, Mrs. Eben Toole. A rum- mage sale was planned. Mrs. C. L. Howser was appointed nominating chairman. ‘The Mey meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Robert Cook. Oxon Hill Woman's Community Club met in the clubroom of the Oxon Hill School. Eighteen members were present. Final plans for joining the county federation were discussed and ft was decided to leave the matter until a later meeting. A card party and dance was held on the 27th and was a decided success. Miss Regan attended the meeting and gave some interesting recipes and cooking. Mrs. Kirby and Mrs. Jones served re- freshments. At the May meeting & hat clinic will be held. up SN0 JI0Us U SSE[ € PIPNPUOd Voteless D. C. League of Women Voters.—An annual meeting and elec- tion of officers was held Monday eve- ning, following a dinner at the Y. W. C. A, by members of the league. Offi- cers and committee chairmen made an- nual reports, Mrs. Henry Grattan Doyle gave a report of aims and ac- complishments, noting the work of bringing to the attention of visitors at the date of inauguration and the par- ticipation in it of members of the league. The display of dolls representa-~ tive of the voteless residents of the Dis- trict of Columbia, with closed ballot boxes, was also mentioned as one fea- ture of work worthy of praise. Opposi- tion to the building of an abattoir with- in “smelling distance” of Washington and participation in active demonstra- tion with other organizations was also noted with satisfaction, since the pres- sure was sufficient to demonstrate to the company the unpopularity of such a procedure and it withdrew its application for a permit to erect such a structure. Mrs, Harry L. Parkinson reported the sending of 4,730 pieces of mail during the fiscal year just closed. Pederal suffrage for the District was the chief subject of interest of efficiency in_ government committee, Mrs. Edna Johnston, chairman. Mrs., William E. Chamberlin, finance chairman, showed the league in splendid financial condi- tion. Mrs. Louis Ottenberg, member- ship chairman, reported additions to the roster. Mrs. A. J. McKelway, chairman of the Bulletin, and Mrs, Grattan Ker- ans, publicity, each gave reports. Mrs. H. F. Cameron, chairman of interna- tional co-operation to prevent war, gave a report and announced a round table which was held Monday evening at the University Club. ~Mrs. Clara Beyer, chairman of child welfare, reported on compensation law., Mrs. Frank Hiram Snell, chairman of legal status of wom- en, reported, and asked that members of the league be “jury-minded” and serve when called. A poll of those pres- ent gave assurance of support of the request. Miss Edna Sheehy, delegate to the Federation of Citizens' Associations, gave a report of her experiences in that capacity. Mrs. Harwood Reed, treas- urer; Mrs. George Ricker, Mrs. William Harllee also presented reports. Miss Florence Stiles presented changes as recommended by the constitution and by-laws committee and action was taken. Officers elected wer Henry_Grattan Doyle, presiden Edna Johnston, first vice president: Mrs. Harwood Reed, sedond vice president; Mrs. Elizabeth Smith Freldman, treas- urer, and Miss Fay Bentley and Mrs. Edward Keating, directors. Petworth Woman’s Club.—The May business meeting was held in the audi- torium of the Petworth School Mon- day at 8 pm. Mrs. F. K. Hammer, the president, conducted the opening exer- cises. Reports were heard from section chairmen. Mrs. Albrecht, art section chairman, announced that her section will have the last meeting of the year at Vacation Lodge, Cherrydale, at an all-day picnic. All members going will meet at Petworth Methodist Church at 10:30 am. May 23 and go by auto- mobile out to Cherrydale. ‘The music section had the pleasure of singing at the planting of the tree honoring Mrs, Calvin Coolidge, which took place in Lafayette Park April 25 under the auspices of the District of Columbia Federation of Women’s Clubs. In addition to choruses by the entije THE SUNDAY STAR, WASHINGTON. D. C, section, Mrs. Harlan Randall, director, sang “Trees." At this meeting officers for the:com- ing year were elected as follows: Presi- dent, Mrs, L. T. Jones; vice president, Mrs. H. R. Norton: recording secretary, Mrs. R. S. Hart; treasurer, Mrs, A. M. Trivett. Announcement was made that the annual banquet of the club would be held June 3 at the Petworth Methodist Church. * Tickets may be obtained from the section chairmen. The philantaropic section had charge of the program for the evening and presented Miss Mildred Monck in two { soprano solos and a_short monologue, “At the Sewing Circle,” by Mrs. H. R. Norton. The section displayed part of the work that has been accomplished this year. There were a large number of panty dresses and undergarments, scarfs, doilies and table mats to be sent to the Gospel Mission in addition to two handmade quilts and quilted pillow covers, which have been sold for the benefit of the club treasu The Soroptimist Club held its monthly business meeting Wednesday at the hotel La Fayette at 1 pm._ The presi- dent, Mrs. Harriet Hawley Locher, pre- sided. Reports from {he secretary, the treasurer, the program _committee, classification, civics, by-laws and social committees were read. A fellowship fund has been created | by the club called the Mary Gele Davis Fellowship Fund in honor of Mrs. Mary Gale Davis, a charter member of the club, recently deceased. An invitation has been_extended to the members of the club by the presi- dent to spend May 18 at her cottage, Lone Eagle, on the Potomac, and to witness the hydroplane races which take place on that date. The Argyle Study Club will meet Tuesday, May 14, at the home of Mrs. | Henry Thurtell, 1217 Delafield place. The paper on “Women in Education” will be given by Mrs. E. E. Norwood. District of Columbia Chapter, Daugh- ters of Founders and Patriots of Amer- ica, held its May mesting at the home of the president, Miss Lillian A. Nor- ton, 1840 Biltmore street. Annual re- ports of officers were given. Three new members were admitted into the chap- ter. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: President, Mrs. George M. Grimes; vice president, Mrs. Stella May Sears; recording secretary, Mrs. Minnie L. Ward; corresponding secretary, Mrs. Edson L. Whitney treasurer, Mrs. Grace F. Meeks; regis- trar, Miss Ida M. Norton; historian, Mrs, Bertha Whilldin Crane; color- bearer, Dr. Laura B. C. Hawkins; chap- lain, Mrs. Elizabeth A. Corbett; coun- cilors, terms to expire 1932, Mrs. F. J. Meystre, Mrs. Leon H. Herbert and Mis. Stéphen J. Murphy; to fill vacancy in term to expire 1931, Miss Lillian A, Norton. A soclal hour with refresh- | committee was appointed: Mrs. Eliza- | Mrs. Oldroyd | ments followed the adjournment of the business meeting. The League of Republican Women met at the Washington Club May 6 at 3:30 pm. Mrs. Edward A. Harriman, president, presided at the business meeting. Mrs. Charles Alger had charge of the forum, presenting Demarest Lioyd, chairman of the national emi- grations committee. which comprises 23 patriotic_organizations. Mr. Lloyd's topic was “National Origins_Provisions of Restricted Emi- gration.” A short period of discussion of the address presented followed, after which tea was served, Mrs. Sydney Clo- man acting as hostess. The weekly tea was held May 3, at the Barr Building, 911 Seventeenth | street, and on that day Mrs. Edward A. | Harriman and the board of directors tock luncheon at the Giri Scout head- quarters, a most enjoyoble experience. The quaint atmosphere of this charm- ing house added much to the pleasure of the luncheon. Phil Sheridan Woman’s Relief Corps | was officially visited Tuesday night by | the department president, Mrs. Char- | lotte M. Cary and staff, who were | escorted by the color-bearers to the | president’sstation and introduced by | Mrs. Temple. Following reports of the secretary and treasurer, the initiation service brought into the order Mrs. | Caroline Burrows. An_application_for meinbership was received from Mrs. Margaret Fry, on which the following beth Lavalicre, Mrs. Elizabeth D. Shaw, Mrs. Mabelle McDowell. Caroline M. Gury read her report on relief work. Mis. Carney and Mrs. Hempler are ill. Mrs. Oldroyd is improving rapidly. The card party under the chairmanship of was a success and a ri: ing vote was given her. As stated by the chairman, Mrs. Addie Hickman, there will be no quilting this week: | The last two meetings were held at the home of the chaplain, Mrs. Cora L. Manoly, who donated $2 to the treasury, the money paid by the quilters for luncheon. Mrs. Gury has been hos- tess for several months and regrets hav- ing nad to move into quarters too small for quilting. Mrs. Mary Van Ness Fauth stressed the need of patriotic work by the Woman's Relief Corps among_the schocl children. Mrs. E. Helen Tem- ple, corps president, spoke of the pleasant evening at the birthday party of Maj. McDowell. Mrs. Amelia Fail- ing senior vice president, suggested a post-card shower for Comdr. and Mrs. J. M. McGrath, who were frequent corps visitors during the Winter. They will celebrate their golden wedding an- niversary on May 14 at 19 Metropoli- tan avenue, Roslindale, Boston. Mrs. Nan Slattery announced a card party at Simpson’s Auditorium, 530 Seventh street southeast, on May 15, by the national aides, Daughters of Union Veterans, who are to establish national MAY 12, 1929—PART. 4.~ headquarters here. The corps members will attend the exercises by the National American War Mothers in_Arlington Amphitheatre May 12, at 3 pm. Mrs. Mabelle McDowell, secretary, presented to the war mothers a miniature, in her own work. Miss Emma Hayward an- nounced that Grant Circle No. 1 and Lincoln Circle No. 2 will have exercises on May 19 at 3 pm. in the rotunda | of the Capitol. Mrs. Temple was the recipient of a hand-painted china dish, the work of Mrs. Mabelle McDowell, who made the presentation assisted by Mrs. Manoly and Mrs. Hickman to whom she gave bouquets, and to the department presi- dent Mrs. McDowell a bunch of lilies. The responses were appropriately given and this pleasant feature of the eve- ning’s work was enjoyed by all. Mrs. Cary, department president, brought greetings and stated that sandwiches would be made on May 29 for the Iun- cheon at Arlington. The department senjor vice president, Mrs. Delia O'Brien; the department Mrs. Mary H. Wingate; the department chaplain, Mrs. Tillie D. Entrikin; the department_press correspondent, Miss Jennie L. Hamilton, and the depart- ment commander Samuel G. Mawson, gave words of encouragement. Among the visttors were Mrs. Tillie D. Entrikin, Mrs. Mary M. North, Miss Jennie L. Hamilton, Mrs. Delia O'Brien, Mrs. Mary H. Wingate, Comdr. S. G, Mawson, Asst. Adj. Gen. B. Dept. Chaplain Theodore F. Brow Maj. McDowell, Comrade John Ryan, Convis Parker, Stephen F. Hamilton and Frederick Shortsleeves. Refreshments were served by the committee. Lincoln Circle, Ladies of the G. A. R. Mrs. Helena D. Reed and Mrs. James W. Doocy were hostesses to the Lincoln Circle Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic Monday evening in their home on Capitol Hill. ‘The president of the circle, Mrs. May D. Lightfoot, opened the exercises with | the usual ritual and the chaplain, Mrs. Peabody, read the Scripture lesson. The card party given for the benefit of the circle by the president, Mrs. Lightfoot, at her home was a big success. Mrs. Edith King, chairman of the visiting committee, reported several vis to sick members. Mrs. O. Bergrent, chairman of the card party, made a report of all donations and the proceeds. ~ Mrs. Lightfoot announced the Lincoln Circle would pay memorial tribute at the statute in the rotunda of the Capitol Sunday afternoon, May 19, at 3 g'clock. Congressman Joe J. Manlove of Missouri will be the orator. Rev. W. W. Shearer will pronounce the benediction and invocation. Grant Circle will have charge of the musical program. All G. A. R. circles will cele- brate at the same time. Gen. Richard and Mrs. Hoxie are invited as honor guests. CREATOR/ HER FROCK BY wogry When the Prince of Wales g riding clothes, authority back of them the new Century cars, with twenty years of HUPMOBILE authority, MOTT MOTORS, BORSIUS BROS. & GORMLEY, Inc. Smart and right, and Other cars complimented th ««+ It was that way with engineering € new Cen. tury style by fnshioning after i, remains a step ahead and an id details may be dupiicntcd, but no backed HUPMOBILE'S , , , watch, it is st secretary, | W. Bonney. | Clubs were reported as follows: Bergre: Foster, grent. In her report she said she had received a letter from t rmer first lady of the land, Mrs. Calvin Coolidge, and Mrs. Sarah Deeds recited an original poem dedicated to Mrs. Coolidge. Mrs. Lightfoot read a letter from the national president, Mrs. Charlotte M. Cary of Virginia, announcing the forty- Army of the Repudlic to be held begin- ning September 8 at Portland, Me. Ladies of the G. A. R. will establish headquarters at Congress Square Hotel and all business sessions will be held in the Congress Square Universalist Church. There were several bills of importance voted to be paid and additional ap- propriations made to carry on the circle work. Mrs. Lightfoot made a plea for 100 per cent attendance of the circle to | of third national convention of the Grand | b¥ Willlam Metro. {sham, and Sunday. was decided to hold an entertainment | ‘The General Federation of Women's :lon and Mrs. Eva W. Busey. The social Mrs. | service committee has been active in nt, Ambassador Theater party; |the past month visiting the sick. After Grant Circle birthday by Miss Ellen |the business session refreshments were Tree planting by Mrs. Ber- |served and a social evening enjoyed. The Variety Club met Monday night and was one of much interest filled with discussion as to the future plans the club. Many novel ideas were acted upon. In the absence of Presi- dent Myer Black, Abe Shapiro presided. The vice president’s desk was occupied The club having every night, ap- decided to keep open in charge: Mon- pointed the following day, regular meeting; Tuesday, Isadore ohen; Wednesday, Feldman or Furash: Thursday, M. Black; Frida L. Sqlatto; Saturday, Margaret Wor- Finley_Brice. It night each week in the future, to be announced two wecks in advance, at cach regular meeting. membership at this meeting were Robert Schenick, Frank M. Edwards, | attend the Federated Patriotic Societies' | BAey Shapiro and Albert R. Hecht. | meeting Thursday evening, 8 p.m., | Grand Army Hali. The_patrioticinstructor announced | that Lincoln Circle would hold flag | day celebration June 14 in some publ | school. The patriotic instructor, Miss | Rebecca Blaine, extended an invitation | to all members to attend the matching of colors at 21 at 4 pm. Director of the Federation of Women's | Clubs Mrs. Edith King announced the | annual meeting of the general federa- tion to be held May 9 and 10 at the Roosevelt Hotel. The treasurer, Miss Colclazier, Teported all obligations met, |no outstanding bills and a sub- stantial sum in the treasury. After the transaction of much important business | | the circle was entertained and refresh- ments served. The June hostess will be Mrs. Weber. pe |ing since election of officers was held | Wednesday in the oak room of the | Raleigh Hotel. New officers, directors |and committee chairmen were an- nounced, and the new president, Miss Esther C. M. Gude, presided. to the occasion, club rembers furnished the program, consisting of appropriate Mother’s day songs by Mrs. L. R. Stam- | baugh, accompanied by Mrs. E. G. Dick- |inson, followed by an_ explanation of | the Yersin School method of teaching | French by Miss B. M. Reynolds, ‘ Home and School Club of Ardmore met April 24 at the home of Mrs. H. W. | Cord with a fine attendance. The dele- | gates appointed to attend the annual meeting of the Prince Georges County Federation on May 2% at Mount Rain- ier, Md., are Mrs. R. L. O'Neale, Mrs. J. R. Coomes, Miss Lena Mahl, Mrs. A. | Bright and Mrs., Woodell; alternates being Mrs. Mohun, Mrs. Mary R. But HUPMOBILE ea ahead, Surface t the distinguished h atremains wholly and at this_very tick of your dated twenty months ghead) DISTRIBUTORS 1518-20 Fourteenth Street N.W.—Decatur ASSOCIATE DEALERS LUTTRELL MOTOR CO. 2921-23 M St. N.W. Decatur 3999 .Rockville, Md. NORTHEAST HUPMOBILE SALES 50 H Street N.E. Franklin 3306 the National Cathedral under the zuspices of the world May | The Zonta Club's first luncheon meet- | Suitable | » 0 | pey $10 gold piece offered by the mem- hip committee was won by Miss Daisy Williams. The meeting adjourned at 11 o'clock for an hour of dancing followed by refreshments. The club will meet tomorrow. The Junior League of American Pen Women held its monthly meeting April 12 at the clubhouse, 1108 Sixteenth street. The guest speaker for the meet- ing was Newman Sudduth, a member of the staff of The Evening Star. The subject of Mr. Sudduth’s talk was com- mercial art. He drew {wo pictures, drawing first the barest outiines. He explained each step as the work pro- gressed. After he had finished the pic- tures, for which lots were drawn, he showed a number of his drawing. He al- s0 had some original Berryman cartoons which he gave to the members. After the meeting the primary ballots for the elections, which are to be held May 12, were given out. ‘The mothers and friends of the mem- bers have been invited to the May meeting. On that day the prizes will be | glven to those who have won in the various contests in art, music and liter- ature. The Columbia Heights Art Club met at the home of Mrs. Edward Dana Hardy at 5906 Dalacarlia place, May 4. | Miss Margaret Nall was assisting host- ess. The meeting was opened by the president, Mrs. De Witt C. Croissant, who presented Mrs. M. A. Winter as chairman for the afternoon. The pro- gram included two papers, the first en- titled “Queen Esther and Ahasuerus,” was given by Mrs. Edward G. Russell, in which she brought out many points in detail, of biblical history both of an inspirational and instructive nature, es- pecially that relating to the character of Queen Esther so clearly and concisely Tip- | depicted by the artist, and which was Admitted to | 17 - 5 followed by a discussion of the club. Miss Kathleen Nall gave a paper on “Fabrics, Perfume, Attar of Roses,” describing the art of making this per- fume and its popularity among the Per- slans; also referring to other artistic fabrics and industries of Persian origin. She also produced an imported sample of attar of roses, that the members might have the privilege of testing its odor. At close of the program the president resumed the chair and out- lined the program on India, as arranged for the coming year, which was gener- ally discussed and made ready for the | hands of the printer. A social hour then followed, when refreshments were served. The closing meeting of the season will be held with Mrs. A. Rog- ers Tracy at her home, Linden Ter- race, Franklin Park, May 16. Mrs. Leeds and Mrs. Fulton will be assisting hostesses. ¥ Ladies’ of the Grand Army will hold | memorial exercises, under auspices of | Abraham Lincoln Circle and U. | Grant_Circle memorial exercises in_the | rotunda of the Capitol, Sunday, May 19 at 3 pm. | This service has been held annually for 20 years. The address will be | given by Rrepresentative Joo Manlove | of Missouri, in commemcration of Abra- ham Lincoln and Gen. U. S. Grant. { May D. Lightfoot, the president of Lin- coln Circle, will preside. CLUB FORMED IN CHEVY CHASE. ‘The Young People's Catholic Club of | Chevy Chase was formed at the home |of Mrs. W. C. Sullivan on Primrose street, Chevy Chase, Md., April 29. Plans were completed for the initial dance, to be given May 17 at 2400 Six- teenth street. The club is dramatic in |its aspirations, as there is much talent | among its members, and they soon hope to be in rehearsal for their first play. Mrs. Charles E. Roach, temporary | chairman; Mrs. William C. Sullivan, land Mrs. E. L. Pugh are sponsors for | the club that numbers among its mem- | bers the following: The Misses Mickler, | Miss Anne Griffin, Misses Schulteis, | Miss Ethel Kroger, Miss Edna Moreland, { Miss Rose Lepley, Miss Isobel Dag- | neaux, Misses La Croix, Miss Anne Sul- livan, Miss Dorothy Donovan, Miss Karla Klesner, Miss Hollis Essex, Miss ‘Helen Dettweiller, Miss Anne Cham- bers, Miss Rosemary Parton, Misses De Lacy, Miss Mary Louis Parks, Misses Cummings, Misses Brosnan, Miss Irene |O’Hanlon, Miss Nanie Gaery, Miss Janet Smith, Miss Marion Ryan, Misses Roach, Frank J. Benz, jr.; Harry Y. ‘Twison, Jack Rerchbardt, Carl Nacca, Robert E. Phelps, Ed. C. Gramm, jr.; John F. Kioger, John J. Kuhn, Andrew J. Morris, Edward Carson, William Yeatman, John Deeds, jr.; David Chambers, William Harris, Ed. S. John- son, John Ruane, FPranklin Parks, George F. Harris, Charles E. Roach, jr., and James H. Pugh. IIlC. 4341-42-43 DAVID S. HENDRICK 1141 Conn. Ave. N.W. North 2686 BELL HAVEN GARAGE Alexandria, Va,

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