Evening Star Newspaper, May 19, 1929, Page 44

NEWS OF THE CLUBS _(Continued From Seventh Page.) ‘Women's Alliance of All Souls’ Uni- tarian Church will meet Friday, May 24, at 11 o'clock in Pierce Hall, Fif- teenth and Harvard streets. Ma). R. Y Stuart. head of the Forest Service, will be the speaker, and will address ihe alliance on “Forestration.” Luncheon served at 1 o'clock, Mrs. H. S. Earle, hostess. Burnside Corps. No. 4, Woman's Re- tief Corps. held its regular meeting at G. A. R. hall Wednesday, May 8, with its president, Mrs. Delia L. O'Brien, in the chair. All officers were present as we]l as many floor members. The secretary, Miss Jennie Hamilton, read the minutes of the former meet- ing and they were approved. The treasurer, Mrs. Rose Pennell, likewise read her report which showed a sub. stantial increase due to the card party held by Burnside on the evening of April 25. The chairman of the enter- tainment committee, Mrs. Pennell. thanked her committee consisting of Mrs. Cora Davis, Mrs. Alice Meade. Miss Jennie Hamilton. Mrs. Rosalie Shelton and the president. Mrs. O'Brien, in_making the affair & success Initiation services were held Miss Clara Way, and Mrs. Mary Lest daughter and_granddaughter, respec- tively, of a Civil War veteran, were initiated. The president distributed tickets. as well, for the exercises at the Amphi- theater at Arlington on Mother's day. May 12, at which many of Burnside’s’ members were present. The president also appointed the color bearers for the exercises to be held on the Key Bridge Sunday, May 26. at 3 p.m, in honor of the aviation dead. These exercises are annually held under the leadership of Mrs. Mary M. North, patriotic instructor of Burn- side Corps and the originator of the ceremonies. The president of Burnside, who Is also senior vice president of the De- partment of the Potomac. Woman's Relief Corps, will represent the depari- ment at the memorial exercises to be held at Mount St. Alban’s May 26, at ¢ pm. Among the guests were Dr. Dunbar of Burnside Post, G. A. R.. Mrs. Alice Knoll of Milwaukee, Wis.. who brought greetings from her own corps. and Mrs Grace Cole and Miss Anna E. Moody All made brief talks as did Mrs. Mary M. North of Burnside Corps. Women's City Club.—Members of the elub will meet informally this afternoon at tea at the clubhouse, 22 Jackson place, from 4:30 to 6 o'clock. Those taking advantage of the invitation of the president, Mrs. Merritt O. Chance, to spend the afternoon at Riverby, on the Patuxent, will meet at the club at 1:30 o'clock. Members of the hiking saetion, with Miss C. Virginia Diedel as leader, expect to take a hike around the farm and nearby section during the aftexnoon. Miss Katharine R. Pike, chairman of the business and professional section. announces Albert W. Atwood, financial and economic writer of the Saturday Evening Post, will be the honor guest and speaker at a dinner Wednesday vening 6:30 o'clock. An interesting | program has been arranged by Miss | Nell Price. Mrs. Lyman B. Swormstedt will be toastmistress. Reservations are | now being made. | “The Citizen and Foreigp Affairs” will be the subject of a talk to be given by Willmott H. Lewis, correspondent of | the London Times, 'hu! will Il:e h:nor‘ est and speaker at a foyum luncheon gmrday at 1 o'clock. Kir. Lewis has | been guest speaker on several occasions | at the club and is remembered as & keen observer of world affairs, Mrs. L. B. Swormstedt will preside. Mrs. | William Lee Corbin, chairman of the forum &mchmn committee, has ar- ranged the program. ‘Members of the committee assisting are Mrs. Ellis Meredith, Mrs. Charles Alger, Mrs. L. B. Swormstedt, Mrs. H. F. Geary, Mrs. Lawton Miller, Miss Ger- trude Temple and Miss Phyllis Robin- son. Members of the club are invited; est privileges. l"-‘Mthmm Bannigan, chairman of | library, announces the following com- mittee personnel: Miss Elaine Eppley, secretary; Miss V. S. Benjamin, treas- urer; Mrs. Gladys B. Middlemiss, maga- rines: Mrs. Bruce Baird, new book se- | lection: Mrs. Helen Montague, catalogue | and filing. Miss Alice M. Heaven, chairman ef reciprocal relations, presented names ot two clubs for indorsement of the exetg- tive board at the meeting Tuesday eve- ning, which were favorably passed upon, thereby adding the Women's Club of St. Paul, Minn., and the Women's Club of Hammond, Ind., to this roster. Judge Mary O'Toole, finance chair- man, reported the club in splendid financial condition. As chairman ol; life memberships, the judge reported | 209 so listed. The board goes on record | toward the national permanent head- | structor, Mrs. Olive C. Johnson; treas- | Marie Manning Gasch: cemd sister Mrs. Frederic Farringion, and third sister, Mrs. Philip Sydney Smith. A further program of stories we~ giver: by rious members of the scciina i Mrs. Ellen Spencer Mussey Tent, No. | 1. Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War, met May 6, with the senior vice president. Mrs. Anna C. Horn, in | the chair, as Miss Ellen S. Mevers. the | president, was sbseni on account of | iliness. | Other officers present were: Chap- lain, Mrs. Edith Reed Bugbce: treas urer, Mrs. Kathryn C. Rahn: members of the council. Miss Jenn Hamilton, Mrs. Margaret Brads and Mrs. Addie Hickman; patriotic instruct Mrs Mary Van Ness Fauth: secretary, Mis Anna Hage: assistant gua-d. Mrs’ Dova Peake: musician, Mrs. Hermione H Sutton: color bearers, Mrs. Arna C. Ecker, Mrs. Cora Manoly, Mrs. Nan B. Slattery and Mrs. Charlotts Cary. Mrs. | Olive C. Johnson acted as senior vice | president, Mrs. Bontz as junior vice | president, Mrs. E. Helen ‘Temple as guide, Mrs. Bashford as assistant guard and Miss Emma F. Hayvward as press | correspondent. Mis. M.aude Taylor of Pauline Cushman Tent. No. 4, of Of- tumwa, Towa, was welcomed s a visitor and brought greetings from her tent Mrs. Florence H. Coolidge. Mrs. Martha A. Davis, Mis. Ella W. Southard, Mis. | Myrtle J. Ehlers, Mrs. irene <rafl, Miss | Winnifred Graff and Mrs. Mary R Neiss were elected memoer:. All were invited to aftend the birth- day anniversary of U. S. Grant Circle, Ladies of the G. A. R., on April 23. A communication was read irom Mis department president | ssist at the Tomb of the | War Dead at Arling- ten on May 30 and to help prepaic the sandwiches to be served. All who can assist were requested to meet on May 29 at Masonic Hall, Eighth and | F streets northeast. The tent was in- | vited to join with the othér patriotic organizations in the massing of the col- | ors service to be held ai Mount St.| Albans on_Sunday, May 26. Also to assist the W. R. C. on the same date. in the service of strewing flowers on the waters in memory of our sailor dead and at the Key Bridge in memory of our Air Service dead. An invitation was extended to the members to attend the joint memorial exercises of U. S. Grant Circle, No. 1, and Abraham Lin- | coln, No. 2, Ladies of the G. A. R, n | the rotunda of the Capitol, today at 3 | o'clock. The program for the service | follows: Assembly call, U. S. bugler; | welcome and introduction of the chair- | man. Mrs. May D. Lightfoot, Mrs. ! Myrtle J. Ehlers: invocation, Rev. John C. Palmer; presentation of the colors. Mrs. Dolly’ King Mulligan. color bearer of Grant_ Circle, and Miss Rebecca | Blaine, color bearer of Lincoln Circle; | the pledge to the flag, assembly; recita- tion, “The Star Spangled Banner,” Sarah E. Deeds. past president of Abra- ham Lincoln Circle; “The Battle Hymn | of the Republic,” assembly: solo, Miss Mary Frances Glenn; address, Joe | Manlove, Representative from Missouri; placing of flowers by members: solo, Miss Mary Frances Glenn; benediction, Rev. T. F. Brown, chaplain, Department | of the District of Columbia: “Taps.” ! U. S§. bugler: accompanist, Harry | W. Shinn. Soldiers, sailors and marines | through the courtesy of their respective | chiefs. Organ_ through the courtesy | of E. F. Droop & Sons Piano Co. The tent, as_customary, will assist | Lincoln Camp, Sons of Union Veterans | of the Civil War, in the exercises and in decorating the es at Mount Olivet Cemetery. The president, at Mr. Lyons’ request, has appointed the ushers for Arlington and has instructed Mrs. Mary V. Fauth, the patriotic instructor, to | carry the flag at Mount St. Alban. Flowers were presented by the presi- | dent, Miss Meyers, for the tent. to Mrs. | Ellen Spencer Mussey on her birthda May 13, when many of the tent mem- | bers also called upon her to congratu- late her. among them being Miss Ha ward, Mrs. Mary H. Fortier and Miss Hi age. All were asked to dispose of tickets quarters, U. S. Grant Circle, No. 1, Ladies of | the Grand Army of the Republic, met ' on Tuesday evening. the president, Mrs. Myrtle James Ehlers, presiding. Other officers present were senior vice, Miss Marie V. Sollers; junior vice, | Miss Ellen S. Meyers; patriotic in- | urer, Miss Emma F. Hayward, and sec- retary, Mrs. Ella W. Southard. Mrs. Hattie Rickenbacker acted as| chaplain, Mrs. Alice Burke as junior | vice president, Mrs. Irene Grafl as con- | ductor and Percy Parker as guard | and color bearer. | Mrs. Josephine Barbour. being pres- | ent, was installed as chapiain. On ac- | count of the exacting and engrossing | duties as president of the Daughters of | THE SUNDAY STAR. WASHINGTON. D. € ., MAY 19, 1929—_PART MRS. ARTHUR G. WILEY, Daughter of Mrs. C. M. Beat; Clara A. Beaty. and before her recent wedding she was Miss Mr. and Mrs. Wiley will live at 3615 Connecticut avenue. —Harris-Ewing Photo. | |noon at 3 o'clock. that Mrs. Mary D. Lightfoot. president of Abraham Lin- coln Circle, had secured Joe Manlove of Missouri to make the address. The president announced that our flag would be with those at the “mass- ing of the colors service” at Mount St. Alban on the afternoon of May 26. As it was Mrs. Southard’s birthday she was showered with cards. Mrs. Southard rendered musical selections. The Soroptimist Club held its weekly luncheon at the La Fayvette Hotel Wed- nesday at 1 pm. An exceptionally m- teresting program was heard. Earle Hammond. world known archeolog- collector and Alaskan explorer, who is in Washington with his Alaskan dog team, gave a talk on Alaska. Among the guests at the luncheon were Mrs. Hawley, mother of the presi- dent of the club. Mrs. Harriet Hawley Locher; Mrs. Storms of Clevelan motler of Dr. Lillian Storms: Mi Club of New York, who is in Washing- ton in connection with the A. L. A conference; Miss Hutchinson, guest of | Miss Alice Thomas, and Miss Theresa nd Mrs. Katherine C. Lacy, librarians of the public library at Petersburg. Va. The club members are looking forward to an enjoyable time to be spent at Mrs. Locher's farm, Loneagle, at Fairview, on the Potomac, on May 25, the date on which the hydroplane races take piace. D. Hodges League of American Pen Women of the District of Columbia.—The special tea at the clubrooms last Thursday afternoon in honor of visiting librarians brought out a Jarge number of literary people who enjoyed an_informal hour with the delegates to the library con- vention. The tea table was in charge of Mrs. Louis Ludlow. The visitors showed a keen interest in the com- me2cial and industrial art display rere- senting the work of the following mem- bers: Miss Evelyn Weems, Mrs. W. W. Badgley and Miss Irene Pistorie. Prizes in the Isabel Anderson contest for creative work have been award>d as follows: Feature article, to Mrs. Anne C. Manchester, first; Miss Florenze Barnes, second, and Miss Marion E. Usher, honorable mention. Poetry, Miss Louise Worden, first; Miss Alethea Todd Anderson, second. ~Short story, Mrs. tive board Edith Phelps of the Bronx Soroptimist | Elizabeth Hughes Collister, honorable mention. Fine art, Mrs. Grace Merrill Ruckman, first: Mrs. Emma Patton Slack, second and also honorable men- tion. Heraldry, Mrs. Harriet Hawkins Chambers, first. and Mrs. Azalea Green Badgley, honorable mention. Civic con- test prizes designed to stimulate inter- est in the Washington bicentennial in &)32 have been presented to Miss Clara belle Boone for a short story, and to Miss Alpharetta Smith for poetry. The Mrs. Aaron Newman prize for china painting has been presented to Mrs. C. Leonard Chambers. As this is poetry week, Mrs. Isabelle Likens Gates will broadcast a group of original poems written by the various members of the District. League. The president, Mrs. E. Richard Gasch, has appointed Mrs. Lily R. Hunt chairman of the book reviews for the coming year. The monthly meeting of the execu- ill be held at the clubrooms pext Friday evening at 8 o'clock. Washington Cat Club, Ine.—The regular May meeting was held at the home of Mrs. Frank M. Tompkins, 1610 Park road, the president presiding. Two members were elected. The secretarv reported the sanction granted by the Cat Fanciers' Federation for the cat show to be held in L'Aiglon Club, January 20, 21, 1930, with Miss J. R. Kroeh of Orange, N. J.. as judge: also from the American Kennel Club for & | pomeranian and pekingese dog show held on the same dates, and in connec- tion with the cat show, Mrs. O. C. Pope of this city to judge both breeds. Both salons of L'Aiglon Club have been en- gaged for these combined shows—the | Jower for cats and upper for the poms and pekes. Miss E. C. Payne will manage the cat show. assisted by Mrs. | Paul L. Bonner and Mrs. Ben L. Fuller The dog show will have as managers Mrs. Ben L. Fuller and Mrs. Richard H. Walsh. The committees, as selected by the executive board, were approved by the club. The recommendations from the koard that the Washington Cat Club apply for membership in the American Cat Assoclation of Chicago, the oldest organization of the kind in the United States and Canada, was unanimously accepted. The club was formerly a member of this association. Membership in the Cat Fanclers' Fed- ‘AN ASSURANCE | eration will be retained for s time, at least. The club adjourned to meet in | June. Lincoln W. C. P., No. 6, held its regu- lar meeting Monday evening in G. A. R. Hall, 1412 Pennsylvania avenue north- west. The president, Mrs. Anna Horn. presided. Special ~invitations were sent by the president to Comdr. Sam- uel G. Mawson of the Department of | the Potomac and his staff, also to the commander of Lincoln Post and his comrades to spend the evening with the corps. Comdr. Mawson accepted the invitation and also the comrades of Lincoin Post. Mrs. Charlotte M. Cary, the depart- ment president of the Woman's Relief Corps, and her staff, Mrs. M. W. Wingate. Tillle D. Entrekin and M Jennie Hamilton, paid the corps an of- ficial visit. The conductor, Mrs. Milans, presented the department pres! dent and her staff. Secretary'’s and treasurer's reports were read and ac- cepted as part of the corps’ routine business. Application of Mrs. Swayne, who is desirous of becoming & member, | was read. An investigating committee was_appointed. ‘The relief committee reported calling on the sick members. G. A. R. and W. R. C. general orders No. 3 were read and all present were urged to attend the memorial services at Arlington May 30 at 10:30, also the memorial services for the comades of the Grand Army on R. Hall at 8 o'clock. Mrs. Carey was called on to make & few remarks, followed by Mrs. Wingate, Comdr. Mawson, Miss Entrekin and Miss Jennie Hamilton. Comdr. Bonine read & clipping from a paper written by the president of the Daughters of the Confederacy in New Orleans. Com- rades Kinsman and Bailey of Lincoin Post, gave short talk: The Sixteenth Street Heights Club met on Tuesday, May 14, with Mrs. C. A. Reed. After luncheon was served the president, Mrs. Roy Potts, called the meeting fo order. 'Annual reports were given, after which officers were elected as follows: President, Mrs. Edwin Robests; vice president, Mrs. Alice Dean; secretary, Mrs. A. G. Thomas; treasurer, Mrs. Edwin Powell: director, Mrs. J. Clyde Marquis, and custodian, Mrs. S. James Dennis. Women's Home Club of North Beach, Md.—The regular meeting was held Tuesday evening in its rooms at the| ‘Thomas Circle Club. The president being absent, the vice president, Mrs. Beverly T. Snelling, presided. In response to an invitation from the “War Mothers” Mrs. Charlotte M. Cary, | Woman's Relief Corps department president, and staff attended Mother's | day exercises at Arlington, and with the officers of the various organizations | Cary placed the Woman's Relief s’ tribute on the Tomb of Unknown Mrs. Cary and staff made nual visitation to Lincoln Corps evening. There was a large number out. Many Grand Army men were present, among them the depart- ment commander, Samuel G. Mawson. Women's Democratic Club, seven- teenth district, Prince Georges County, will attend the State convention of the United Women's Democratic Clubs of Maryland at Cumberland, Md., May 23 are Mrs. A. M. McFadden, Mrs. Arthur Hepburn, Mrs. Gordon Ray, M: La Cappidan and The Progress Club of College Park met Wednesday at the home of Mrs. C. P. Close. Mrs. Carmichael reported that only 10 children had entered the garden contest and suggested that the time for entrance be extended. This club will give a play as its annual en- tertainment for the members of the Women's Short Course. The cast of the play will be members of the Shake- sperian Society of Washington. Mrs. De Volt, Mrs. Brechbill, Mrs. Clarke and Mrs. Smith were appointed as delegates to the Prince Georges County Com- munity Council. Mrs. Kelk and Mrs Hunt were appointed as alternates. A committee was appointed to draw up resolutions relative to the scholarship fund. Mrs. Brechbill, Mrs. Power and Mrs. gates to the county meeting, which is to be held at Mount Rainler. Mrs. Connor announced that the present officers of the Progress Club had consented to continue their serv- | ices for another year. ‘The Footlight Club, on account of conflicting dates, was unable to present “Scenes from Midsummer Nighi's Dream” and instead two_contests were of being well done woes with every piece of work done In this fur shop. If you are In doubt, ask your friends. Summer prices. FURRIER 1008 Eve St N.W. Ballard were appointed as dele- | the other the designing of Spring bon- nets from crepe paper. Mrs. Oswald was winner in the flower contest, while Mrs. Wirt Harrison won the bonnet contest. Mrs. K. Clarke received hon- orable mention in the latter. | Just Sew Circle of the Florence Crit- tenton Home held a short business meeting at the home of Mrs. J. H. Grundersheimer, 1356 Jefferson street. last Thursday. There were 14 members present and 38 little ciresses were re- turned finished ready to be sent to the home. Tea was served and then ar- rangements were made for the annual picnic to be held on June 6 at the home of Mrs. Prank Dunington, where reports of chairmen of committees will be given and the election of cfficers held. The Melping Hand Circle of the Florence Crittenton Mission met Tues- day, May 7, with its president, Mrs. R. C. Hess, 1350 East Capitol street. At the business meeting reports were read by the recording secretary, Mrs. M. Banker, and_the treasurer, Mrs. H. Darling. Mrs. Hess gave a short talk {on the work belng done at the home. ! The June meeting will be held at Mrs. Thoman's. | Club of the District of Columbia—The | annual banquet on the 27th will be | | an outstanding affair. The speakers to| | date are James J. Davis. Secretary of | Labor; Mrs. Ruth Hanna McCormick, | Mrs. Ruth Bryan Owen, Mrs. Mary T. | Norton, Mrs. Katharine Langley and | Mrs. Florence Kahn, members of Con- | gress. Miss Agnes Peterson, assistant | director of the Woman's Bureau, De-| | partment of Labor, is in charge of reservations, and all checks should be sent to her direct. Miss Stella Clod- | felter and Dr. Everhart are in charge {of the menu and decorations. Mrs. preside at the dinner. Speakers will be present from national headquarters. | Miss Alice Wheeton, former president | of the Alexandria club, will offer the blessing. Those having already made their reservations include Miss Mary Anderson, directer, Woman's Bureau; Miss Bertha Pabst and Miss Edith Dawson of the business section of the Y. W. C. A. and Mrs. Harrlet Hawley Locher, president Soroptimist Club of the District of Columbia. Invitations have been mailed to all prominent and outstanding clubs in Washington. The Alexandria, Clarendon and Baltimore business and professional women's_clubs are sending large delegations. Phone | National 347, Branch 119, Miss Agnes Peterson, for reservation: Columbia. Floral Circle will meet to- | morrow, 1 p.m.. at the home of Mrs. | Mary E. Eppelsheimer, 3227 Hiatt place | northwest. Mrs. Mary Van Metre and | Mrs. Jessle Howard hostesses. ‘The Woma: Club of Woodside met i with Mrs, B. | road. Sligo, Wednesday afternoon. Two | books were reviewed by club members: John Galsworthy's “Swan Song.” by Mrs. Clarence L. Barrett, and “Her- bert Hoover,” from the pen of Will Irwin, reviewed bv Mrs. L. M. Christie. The club voted $25 to the tornado victims of Montgomery County; also decided to have a card party at the home of Mrs. L. M. Christie Tuesday afternoon, May 21. Elections of offi- cers resulted as follows: For president, Mrs. Harry Elkins; vice president, Mrs. L. M. Christle; recording secretary, Mrs. Howard Dozier; corresponding sec- | retary. Mrs. John Marsh; treasurer, Mrs. B. R. English. As this was sic week. “Maryland, My Maryland,” “America” and “The Star Spangled Banner” were sung by the members. The next and last meeting of the season will be held at the home of Mrs. Clyd> Williams, Woodside. Wednesday afternoon, May 22. The newly elected officers will take their places at this time, and plans for club work for the year will be discussed. Variety Club, sident Myer Black, ! presiding. held Its regular Monday meeting at its clubrooms, 2821 Four- teenth street. Abe Shapiro acted as | vice president in the absence of its regular vice president, Irving Furash. The Les Amis Club presented of the | Sheppard Knapp Haynes, president, will$ . English, Burnt Mills | entered into, one & flower contest nnd] MISS IRENE MILDRED OWENS, Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Oncken Owens, whose marriage to Mr. Edward Grayson Chace, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Chace, will be an event of | next month. —Edmonston Photo. a request to be allowed to affiliate with this club. The matter was referred to | the board of trustees and will be con- | sidered at a meeting to be held by them this coming week. Metro was appointed on the entertain- ment committee, replacing Miss Nairn. Harry Birtman was admitted to mem- barship. The proposed entertainment night for each week got off to a flying start Thursday evening when the mem- bers and friends were accorded an evening of amusement and dancing by the entertainment committee. This week’s entertainment night will be on Wednesday, when a bit of unusual frivolity will be in’ order. Miss Martha Schenick, who will be married to Wil- liam Metro, a member of the club. was given a linen shower Thursday. A dis- cussion in debate. have a minstrel and why?” was won by the team lead with Ralph Beatty and H. Feldman, upholding the dramatic and the presi- dent announced that he would start soon to prepare the talent of the club | for some play, to be acted upon at the | next meeting night. A flower fund | was created, and in the future flowers will be sent to all sick members. This will be taken care of by a sick com- | mittee to be appointed by the presi- |dent. At the close of the meeting the | members were entertained by dancing | and cards. The Woman's Community Club of Kensington held the Jast regular meet. ing on Monday at the school audito- rium. Mrs. George C. Shinn, who pre- sided, made a brief address and thank- ed the club for its co-operation. The president announced the annual break- fast will be held May 27 at the Manor Club and that a short business meeting | William | “Should the club | or dramatic show. | | first Monday tn October. ‘There will b | & club luncheon preceding all the meet- ings on next year's program instead of tea being served after the meetings. Mayor L. B. Ernest, in his annual re- port, given at a meeting in the Masonic Hall recently. praised this club and the Woman's Ciub of Kensingion for their achievements. Mrs. Robert Lewis has been appointed chairman of the trans- [porullon committee for the club break- ast. The annal reports given by the fol- lowing chairmen of the several depart- ments showed great activity in all sec- tions of the club: Recording secretary. Mrs. J. H. Taylor: corresponding secre- | tary, Mrs. Harry K. Corrick: treasurer Mrs. Harry O. Trowbridge: calendar. Mrs. J. T. Lewis: membership, Mrs. Walter Scott Pratt: hospitality. Mrs. Benjamin L. Vipond: educational. Mrs. Clarence N. Walker: civics, Mrs. Barney Hammond: house, Mrs. Harr by; press, Mrs. W. W. S Henry Milburn: flower. Mrs. Jack Seri ener: social service, Mrs. C. W. Sher- man: American home, Mrs. A. B. Bowie: international relations, Mrs. R. W. Ham- brook: pianist, Mrs. Robert G. Cogs- : County Federation, Mrs. George C. literature, Mrs. B. W. Kumler: ic arts and science. Mrs. George H. Snyder, and dramatics, Mrs. James E. Lamb. Mrs. J. H. Taylor and Mrs. Horace P. Springer gave the reports for the County Federation meeting and Mrs. E. S. Noves and Mrs. B. W. Kumler e poried the State Federation meeting re- cently held in Baltimore. Mrs. Noves announced there are 109 clubs through- out the State affiliated with the State Federation. Tea was served by a com- mittee composed of Mrs. J. H. Taylor, chairman: Mrs. Thomas Tremearne, Mrs. Ralph Burdette, Mrs. Herman Mc- Kay and Miss Margaret Grove. The Oberlin Women's College Club will hold its annual Spring tea at the |home of Mrs. Delos O. Kinsman. 4426 Klingle street, Friday, May 24, from 4 to 6 o'clock. 'CUNNINGHAM CASE APPEAL CONSIDERED Senate Committee May Act on Ver- dict Releasing Him From Contempt Indictment. By the Associated Press. An appeal to the Supreme Court from the decision of the Circuit Court of Appeals, releasing Thomas W. Cun- 1n1nghnm of Philadelphia, from indiet- | ment for contempt of the Senate com- mittee, which inquired into the 19: primary campaign of Senator-elect Vare of Pennsylvania, is being con- sidered by the Senate committee. Senator King, Democrat, of Utah, a member of the committee, said yestes day he would ask the committee ne: week to appeal the decision to the Su- preme Court which already has been asked by the committee to force Cun- ninghom's appearance before the bar of the Senate. will precede the breakfasi to act upon | two amendments. It was decided there will be no campaign in October for the social service. The drive will be made in May, 1930. was sent to Mrs. Charles Houghton for her donation to the club building fund. Mrs. Barney A. Hammond. chairman of the civic committee, announced she has appealed to the mayor to improve the approaches to the school. She also s2nt a letter to the Maryland State Roads Commission asking for a sign to be placed at the dangerous curve between Kensington and the creek. at which | point a club member recently suffered ‘The Capital Traction Co. has been asked to provide shelter at the east side of the car tracks at ih~ Chevy Chase Lake. ‘The club voted one meeting a month instead of two, and beginning with the Fall mestings the opening meeting will be held on the a serious injury. A letter of appreciation | S-CgURSE SUNDAY DINNER oast Turkey ro ik 7B 0 Hall Fried Spring Chicken Killed). Lar Bone_Ste: Cholee of O Baked Ham Wade Ro; Hot Rolls. Home Served 1 JUST A SHORT - TIME LEFT —to Close Out the Balance of This Stock E. F. Droop & Sons Co., 1300 “Gee” St. “May America Continue to Develop its Geniuses” ey as indorsing Miss Anne Halberg for Union Veterans of the Civil War, Miss | Mege of | Meyers, who was re-elected junior vice %’:‘:{f,:";';mfi‘ the Normal College of | (Ll ent, resigned that office, and Mrs. | FURNITURE 1857 — The phenomenal response to = he cele- | Emma J. Hempler, who was elected con- | Plans were inaugurated for ¢ | ductor, ‘resigned that office on account | of 11l health. The president announced these offices will be filled at the next | regular meeting. A_number of applications for mem- bership were read and the secretary re- | ported that a sick member, Mrs. | Florence David, passed away Monday | morning. Flowers were ordered sent to | her funeral in Cumberland, Md Announcement was made that ar- rangements were perfected for the joint exercises of Lincoln and Grant Circles, | bration of the tenth birthdey anniver- sary of the club, to be held Tuesday, November 12. Mrs. Frederic R. Whippler. who as rhairman of the Community Chest com- mittee and the Wakefield memorial committee has achieved so much, has | tendered her resignation and will leave shortly for the Philippines with her husband for an indefinite stay. The Wakefield memorial _committee will continue to function and memberships in the assoclation will be received as heretofore by Miss V. S. Benjamin, resi- | in_the rotunda of the Capitol this after- The Masterpiece of Musical Instruments BUSINESS this sale has greatly depleted our stock, but there is still opportunity for obtaining great values. early Come Monday. y This Sale Includes Fine Furniture—Rugs—Lamps Lamp Shades—Mirrors—Pictures MATTRESSES Save $61 on a Rug e oy 9x12 Servian and 8.3x10.6 Servian 45 high grade CAPITOI. brand wil R d Wi] R Mattresses; sizes 3 ft. 3 in. and liton ugs an ton ugs 4t 6 in. 4 Ssgfl $79£ Prices S e Start at. . You pay ordinarily You pay ordinarily AR up to $150 up to $140 UST 7 LIVING ROOM SUITES. It is only because we want to sell these suites at once that we offer them at such a ri culously low price. All choice stock built for style and service. 1JUST 9 SECRETARIES. We offer choice | of entire stock of either walnut or ma- hogany. They are practical and artistic. Priced very low. dent at the clubhouse. Members of the Capital Society, C. A. R.. taking part in the minuet at the Wakefeld as- sembly last week were Matthew Trim- ble Sawtelle, Betty Harding, Robert Mickey, Catherine Foster, Wilson Lans- ford, Margaret Tavenner, Hamilton Coit and Ruth Remon. 3 Mrs. Prances Willlams entertained members of the thimble section at her Thome. on Davenport street, with a pic- nic luncheon and bridge, which offi- clally closed the activities of this sec- tion for the season. Those present were Mre. Meta Cole, Mrs. Norman Ives, Miss Flla May Sullivan, Mrs. Lucile Fehl, Mrs. J. H. Thoms and Mrs. W. C. Mc- Sparren, Mrs. C. M. Vosbury, Mrs Helen Montague and Mrs. Graftan Kerans. Miss Jessie B. Bishop and Miss Mar- garet Ainslee were guests at the Tues- fay evening free-and-easy auction bridge section meeting last week. Twentieth Century Club.—Mrs, Eu- gene Byrnes, chairman of the music Section, announces a special musicale. to which all members of the club are invited. Tuesday at 11 o'clock at Barker Hall. in the Y. W. C. A. Sprinz musie will be given. The artists are Mary Apple, contralto: Katherine Cullen. pi- anict: Helen Belt, violinist A section of the Tuesday Evening Musical Club, under the leadership of Mis. Frank Howard, will assist. Solo dances will be given by Miss Una Ralth. v The section of education will have its Jast meeting of the vear, in the form of & picnic, at the residence of 1s lead- er, Mrs, Thomas Sidwell, 3901 Wiscon- | #in avenue, on Thursday. The program | w1 begin At 12 o'clock. Reservations should be made with Mrs Robert Ster- ling Yard, chairman. not later than Monday. Other members of .be hos- | pitality committee are Mrs. J. P. Ault, Mrs. Henry M. Barry, Mrs. William R Chapline, Mrs. J. E. Falk. Mrs. A. T. Fowler, Mrs. Francis M Goodwin, Mrs Leonard L. Harter, Mrs. H. A. Haywood, Miss Myra M. Hendley, Mrs. Grosvenor | M. Jones, Mrs. E. R. McComas, Mrs Robert H. McNeill, Mrs. Frank R. Rut- ter, Mrs. Frederic B. Pyle, Mrs. Albert | N. Prentiss, Mrs. Arthur C. Spencer, Mrs. Harrison Stidham, Mrs, J. E. Tay- Jor and Mrs. Percy H. Walker. | A joint meeting of the art and iitera- ture section, attended by 130 members was held at the home of Mrs. Frederic | Parrington on Saturday. The v-nmmn-‘ tee in_charge of the hospitality was | Mre. Alfred Brooks and Mrs. Ofto Veer- hoff. A one-act play of Russian in- spiration, entitled “The Sicters Return from the Cherry Orchard,” written and produced by Mrs. Farrington, was given. | The .plavers were: [First sister, Mrg. - STEINWAY “THE INSTRUMENT OF THE IMMORTALS" FURS SPERLING’S CALL MAIN 4530 for our DELIVERY SERVICE Remodeling and Repairing at Summer Prices J. 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