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NEWS OF THE CLUBS A notable group of speakers will fea- ture the program tomorrow at 7 p.m. at the annual banquet crowning the Beason's activities of the Business and Professional Woman’s Club to be held et the Hamilton Hotel. The speakers for the evening will be James J. Davis, Secretary of Labor; Representatives Ruth Hanna McCor- mick, Ruth Bryan Owen, Florence Hahn, Mary T. Norton and Katherine !An{ley. Mrs. S8heppard Knapp Haynes, president, will preside. She was past president of the Stamford, Conn., Business and Professional Woman's Club before coming to Washington. Solos will be rendered by Miss Jane Danlel, soprano, known radio artist, and heard often at the Y. W. C. A. Sunday afternoon teas. Miss Pear]l Grifiith will accompany Miss Daniel. Among those who will attend the banquet are Dr. Grace H. Beardsley, president Baltimore club; Mrs. Albert Cohen, president Clarendon club; Mrs. Mary W. Troth, president Alexandria club; Miss Alice H. Whitton, ex-presi- dent Alexandria club; Miss Mary An- derson, director Woman's Bureau, De- rtment of Labor; Miss Katherine enroot, assistant director Children's Bureau, Department of Labor: Miss Margaret Hanna, chief, co-ordination and review, State Department; Miss Katharine Pike, chairman. business and professional woman's section, Women's City Club; Miss Eleanor Gregg, super- intendent of nurses, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Department of Interior; Mrs. Mary Hickey. United States Veterans' Bureau; Miss Bertha Pabst, secretary, Business and Professional Woman's Club, Y. W. C. A.; Dr. Louise Stanley, chief, Bureau of Home Economics, De- partment of Agriculture; Mrs. H. H. Locher, president, Soroptimist Club; Miss Beatrice Bowman, superintendent, Navy nurses, etc. well Variety Club.—Due to the illnass of President Black, Abe Shapiro presided at the meeting this past week, assisted by Acting Vice President I. Cohen, Act- ing Sergeant-at-Arms William Metro, and Secretary I. Feldman. The meet- ing was held in the clubrooms, 2821 Fourteenth street and was opened with an address from the chair asking that the membership visit the sick. John R. Thompson and Richard Jordan were elected to membership. The new members addressed the club and their talk was one of inspiration for the good of the organization. The board of trustees rejected the application of Les Amis Club for affili- ation. Harry Berkowich, who had spent two weeks touring in the South, was among those present at this meeting. ‘Wednesday night's entertainment was turned into a surprise birthday party given in honor of the secretary treas- urer. A large gathering was on hand and a handsome gift was given by the hould ‘Women ‘was won by the affirmative. This team ‘was led by Miss Bean and Albert Hecht. The meeting adjourned at 10 o'clock and dancing followed. ‘The Annua! Memorial Service of the Daughters of America, in honor of those members who have died since last Memorial day, will be conducted in the Ninth Street Christian Church, Ninth and D streets northeast, this evening at 17:30 o'clock. Rev. Benjamin H. Melton, the pastor of the church, is preaching the sermon. Several changes have been made on the program of exercises, as follows: Selections by the quartet wil take the place of the sounding of the taps by the bugler; a service with elec~ tric lights wili replace the snuffing ot the mortuary lights. Families and friends of the deceased members and ‘members of the local Junior O. U. A. M. and their friends are invited. Der Deutsche Literarische Verein.— ‘The last meeting of the season took place at the home of the president, Miss Anita Schade, 1529 Rhode Island ave- nue northwest. Those taking part in the program for the evening were Mrs. Pred Adams Young, who recited Goethe’s “Mailied” (“May Song"); Miss Schade, Miss Bischoff and Miss Anita V. Mueller, who read extracts from “The ‘Tragedy of Faust,” by Goethe, followed by Amy C. Leavitt, who read the same scenes in the English translation of Frank Claudy, the first vice president of the club. A trio, by Mendelssohn, was well rendered by Alice B. Harvey, piano; Bernadette Merard, violin, and Miss Schade gave a talk on “Goethe in Music.” An epilogu: in verses, read by Miss Emma M. von Seyfried, completed the program. The District of Columbia Branch, Needlework Guild of America, Inc., held its Spring meeting at the Women's City Club, May 17, at 3:30 p.m. The presi- dent, Mrs. A. F. Hassan, presided. The meeting was an informal *'get-together” one, called to give the guiid the bene- fit of the co-operation between itself and other agencies. Elwood Street, the director of tne Washington Community Chest, was introduced. He spoke brief- ly, praising the work of the guild, as he had observed its workings both here and in other cities. In spite of the adoption of the Community Chest by this city he urged the guild to continue its work, which is rendering service by the eoua:tlonhnnd distribution of “new” garments rather than collecting money, thereby releasing funds which the chest might otherwise have to seek. Mrs. Hassan, Mrs. Duniop and Mrs, ‘Grosner reported on the annual meet- ing, recently held in Philadelphia. They spoke with enthusiasm of the addresses by’ Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt, honorary president of the Natlonal Guild; Mrs, Thomas Preston, national president of the guild, and others. Twelve hundred delegates from the 600 branches in the United States attended the meeting. Miss Rosamond Bender, the national :crl":lm&. rzp&rct:& the total number of ents col and distributed b; the guild during 1928 was 1,587,421. . A list of 41 agencies receiving gar- ments from the District of Coiumbia Branch was read, and several repre- sentatives of these agencies spoke of the good the guild garments did for the poor under tneir care. Mr. Ufford of the Associated Charities stressed espe- clally the value of “new” garments. Capt. St. John of the Salvation Army spoke of the value of the guild layettes. Mrs. Willlams of the Wesley Home for the Colored Aged said that the guild garments were given in that institution for Christmas gifts. In closing, Mrs. Hassan spoke of the nrm; oru: hrge;lzulnlor membership and of further publicity concerning activities. 5 7 i Membership in the guild is open to any one contributing two “new” gar- ments a year. The collection and dis- tribution is usually made about Thanks- giving time. The president of the branch, Mrs. A. F. Hassan of 3528 Que- bec street, and the secretary, Mrs. Frank Key Greene of 2934 Newark street, will be glad to answer any inquiries con- cerning the Needlework Guild of America. Zonta Club.—The weekly luncheon was held Wednesday at the Raleigh Hotel. Prof. Stephen E. Kramer of the ‘Washington public schools was honor guest and speaker. He outlined prog- ress made in recent years and gave some interesting instances of pupils who have finished school training and gone out into business channels. Other guests were Mrs. Kramer, in- troduced by Mrs. Leonor Reed, and Miss Florence Dunlap of the Young Women's Christian Association, in charge of Camp Kahlert, a recreational resort for Jjunior girls, a guest of Miss Hettie Anderson. Miss Esther Gude, president, called attention to the annual conven- tion of the Confederation of Zonta Clubs, to be held in Erie, Pa., next month. Twentieth Century Club.—The board ©of directors met and appointed the fol- Jowing chairmen of committees-and sec- tions: Program, Mrs. Philip Sidney Smith: membership, Mrs. Joshua Evans, r.; finance, Mrs. James J. McClintock; + hoepitall Mrs. E. C. Thomas; legis- lative, Mrs. Ellwood P. Morey; press, Mrs. Edward B. Clark; printing, Mrs. Alfred H. Brooks; ushers, Mrs. Charles Thomas Watson; social, Mrs. Paul Brockett; archeology, Mrs. John Lowe; art, Mrs. O. L. Veerhoff; business, Mrs. Louis Simon; civics, Mrs. Thomas W. Sidwell; French, Mrs. Frederic E. Far- |rington; gardens, Mrs. Benjamin E. Smith; international putlook, Mrs. W.| ‘W. Husband; literature, Mrs. George R. | Putnam; music, Mrs. Eugene Byrnes; nature, Mrs. Leo D. Miner, and parlia- mentary law, Miss Emma Strider. ‘The section of music, under leader- ship of Mrs, Eugene Byrne;.u held its last meeting of the season Tuesday at 11 o'clock in Barker Hall, Y. W. C. A. The program opened with a poem by Alice S. Byrnes, read by Miss Vivian | Torovsky. Selections were rendered by | Miss Margaret Allison, Miss Grace Brown, Miss Ina Holtzscheiter, Miss Cecile Littlefleld and Miss Mary Apple of the Tuesday Evening Music Club, with Miss Donna Taggart as accom- panist. Miss Una Ralph gave a danse | de printemps. Miss Marie Belt Ozabel | on the piano and Miss Hele th> violin played “To Spring, luge” and “Spanish Dance.” The songs, “Jeune Fillette,” “Le Coeur de Ma Mie” and “Spring Fancy” were sung by Miss Ina Holtzscheiter. An episode in the life of Pandora was done by Miss Le- nore Perry as Pandora and Miss Kay Sagrario as Epimetheus. The Dryads were Miss Virginia Kline, Miss Betty Hall, Miss Annie Blakely, Miss Evan- geline Poyet, Miss Ava Randle, Miss Mary Palmer and Miss Libby Baker. Miss Katherine Floeckher Cullen played “A Spring Breeze,” “Sous Bois” and “Country Gardens.’ There was a pensee joueuse by Una Ralph, and the members of the Tuesday Evening Music Club sang “Amaryllis.” Mary Apple sang “Trees,” and the program finished with “Let All My Life Be Music.” The Columbia Heig] Art Club was entertained Thursday ¢t 2 psa. at the home of Mrs. A./ Rogers Tracy at Franklin Park, Va.. The assisting host- esses were Mrs. Leeds and Mrs. Fulton. In the absence of the president and Mrs. DeWitt Croissant, the vice presi- dent, Mrs. Heitmuller, past president, presided for the afternoon. Mrs. liam L. Clarke gave a reading of se- lected verses from Firdusi. Mrs. Clarke brought out many points of the beauty of his verse and the unique structure of his poetic art. Mrs. Arthur J. Sea- ton gave a few selections from Bach. The gifted young daughter of Mrs. Ar- thur Williams, Mary Ellen, accompa=- nied by her mother, sang several solo numbers, Mrs. Robert B. Bare and Mrs. Fenno Sawtelle, past presidents of their respective clubs, gave short talks. Mrs. F. C. Brinley gave a few favorite poems. Among the invited guests were Mrs. Frederic Young, Mrs. Clyde Aitche- son, Mrs. Leo D. Miner, Mrs. Fenno Sawtelle, Mrs. F. C. Brinley, Mrs. Ar- thur Williams and daughter, Mary Ellen. Refreshments were served, clos- ing the last meeting of the club for the season. The Capitol Hill History Club held the final meeting of the season Wednes- day at the home of Mrs. W. M. Collins, with Mrs. H. N. Link associate hostess. Following the luncheon, the meeting was called to order by the president, Mrs. J. C. Hemphill. . Annual repo: were made by the vice president, Mrs. H. F. Patterson; the secretary, Mrs. E. M. Wallace, and the treasurer, Mrs. Daniel Shook. The annual District of Columbia Federation meetings were re- ported by Mrs. L. B. Stine. Papers were prepared by Mrs. Jason Waterman on “Madagascar and Zanzibar,” Mrs. E. F. Stearns on “Angola,” and Mrs. W. M, Collins on “History of the Air Mail.” The club formally adjourned until Oc- tober, but will have a luncheon at the Columbia Country Club in June. The Takoma Park Women's Club will hold its annual June luncheon June 4 at 1 p.m., at “Ye Old Toll House” (on the Colesville Pike). Reservations for luncheon may be made through Mrs. G. 1. Jackson, 6700 Sixth street. Mrs. Frederick Pratt is in charge of transportation and Mrs. Swanson is chairman of decorations. The executive board of the club met for luncheon and its last business meeting at the home of Mrs. Ethel Lamond, 7221 Blair road. Mrs. Lamond was assisted by Mrs. McIndoo and Mrs. ‘White. ‘The bridge department had its last meeting this season Tuesday at the home of Mrs. William Stuart. The last meeting of the music de- partment was held Thursday at the home of Mrs. D. C. Jackson, 32 Co- lumbia avenue. Mrs. Arthur Gordon had charge of the program. P. E. O. b&rhb:i‘:hfhhlphr l;, met Tuesday evening al jome of Miss Lois Stuntz, 7624 13th street north- west, the president, Mrs. Carlotta Zirkle, pres} 3 . H. J. Harris of Chap- ter B was the guest speaker. Other guests included Mrs. Celia Campbell, Mrs. William Kahlbaum and Mrs. Kleppinger, members of out-of-town chapters. Miss Florence pianist, gave a short musical program. The St. Paul Mothers’ Club held its May meeting with Mrs. D. H. Johnson, Arlington Heights, Va. The assistant hostesses were Mrs. Sowers, Mrs. Hoge | and Mrs. Anderson. Encouraging re- | ports were made from all committees, | the " visiting committee having done | especially . good work. Mrs. Henry | Knowles of Falls Church was the speak- | er on “Child Training.” After the | business solos were given by Mrs. Thel. | ma Goodman and Mrs. Flora Simons. Mrs. Mary Briggs gave several selec- | tions on the violin. The club adjourned | to meet in June with Mrs. Keeton at Brentwood, Md. The Washington Colony of New Eng- land Women held its monthly meeting at the home of Mrs. M. I. MacNelil, 44 Wine avenue, Hyattsville, Md., on Fri: day afternoon, May 17. Mrs. Natalie R. Fernald, the president of the colony, presided. After the business meeting the members discussed plans for a pic- nic to be held soon, and a_ birthday party in the Fall to celebrate the second birthday anniversary of the Washing- ton colony. A social hour followed. The Army and Navy Society, Children | of the American Revolution, met yester- | day at the New Willard Hotel. Mrs. | Walter Andrew Bloedorn, organizer and retiring president, closed her term of office and turned the books over to the new president, Mrs. Charles Fisher Tay- lor, for two years. Mrs. Taylor took the chair, and the meeting was opened by Rev. Dr. Meade Bolton MacBryde. Master William Harding Carter presided over the usual ceremonies which fol- lowed the invocation. The officers’ and reports of the standing committees were heard and approved. Ray Melville Clarke was elected president. Mrs. Bloedorn was presented with a large silver loving cup by the children of the Army and Navy Soclety. Mrs. Eli A. Helmick made the presentation, and Mrs. Bloedorn made a splendid address in which she said she wished to convey to the officers and members of the | society, including the adult associate | members, her deep appreciation and | gratitude for the honor they have con- ferred upon her and for their support and assistance in the society’s activi- ties. Each member was presented with a copy of music, entitled “Facing New | Worlds,” composed and published by Helen May Bloedorn, 10-year-old mem- ber and vice president of the soclety. ‘The Junior Orchestra from the Insti tute of Musical Art played a number of selections; Helen May Bloedorn, violin and piano solos; Ray Melville Clarke, piano solo; Elouise Dasher, piano solo; Allene Furling Appich, dance; Glen Ca- row, piano solo; Allen McMillen, piano solo; Mouris Theis, violin sol ‘Mar- garet van Horne, ce; Margarette Louise Hunter, dance; Myrtle Stevens, | songs; Adelaide Beard, recitations; Jean | | Kinchloe, songs. | The adult associat= members are Mrs. Curtis D. Wilbur, Mrs. John Lejeune, | Mrs. Willlam Pfeiffer, Mrs. Eli A. Hel- Reynolds, | — .THE SUNDAY STAR. WASHINGTON, D.” C.” MAY 26, 1929—PART 4. MRS. ROBERT H. McNEILL, Of 3212 Garfield street, unanimously re-elected regent for Constitution Chapter, D, A. R. mick, Mrs. Bethel, Miss Boggs and others. Political Study Club.—At the break- fast given May 25 at the May- flower, of which Mrs. J. Jerome Light- foot is chairman, Mrs. Frederick Adams Young entertained the follow- ing ladies: Mrs. Percy Quinn, Mrs. Ford Adams, Mrs. John DeWitt, Mrs. Shepherd Pike, Mrs. John Munce, jr., Mrs. William A. Kirman, Mrs. Fred K. Dale of New York, Mrs. Paula Chase, Mrs. R. Y. Whiting, Mrs. Harry L. Underwood, Mrs. Harry C. Hine, Mrs. Harry E. Woolever, Mrs. Fred Harris, Mrs. Fred Smith, Mrs. Horatio Nelson Dorman, Mrs. Herbert B. Nevins, Mrs. A. L. Howard, Mrs. Lewis J. Battle, Mrs. W. F. Hessick, Mrs. Leonard Mackall, Mrs. Ida W. Whittington, Mrs. Eugene E. Thompson, Mrs. S. Russell Bowen, Mrs. M. G. Maddon, Mrs. Gran- ville H. Parks, Mrs. Lewis B. Thomp- son, Mrs. A, S. Maddox, Mrs. Edward Pugh, Mrs. William H. Leslie of New ‘York, Mrs. William C. McSparren, Mrs. Frank M. Ramey, wife of Representa- tive Ramey of Illinois; Mrs. Eva M. Bullard, Mrs. H. H. T. Jackson. Mrs. Lightfoot also announced that the following names had recently been added to the roster of the club: Mrs. Otto T. Simon, Mrs. Ida L. Chiswell, Mrs. Charles Marvin Jones, Miss Kath- | erine Edwards, Mrs. Maud H. Hanscom, Mrs. H. P. Baxter, Mrs. Charles E. Fer- | guson, Mrs. Clara E. Mukeson, Miss Mary B. Haas. The Mount Rainier Women's Civic League.—The ways and means chair- man, Mrs. Appell, reported a benefit card’ party to be given June 3 at 8 pm. Tickets will be 50 cents. Mrs. Orcutt gave a report of the executive board meeting and State meeting. The April meeting of the Home and Schol Club of Ardmore was held at the home of Mrs. H. W. Cord, with a large attendance. Mrs.. R. L. O'Nelle, Mrs. J. R. Coomes, Miss Lena Mahl, Mrs. A. Bright and Mrs. Wodell were appointed delegates to the semi-annual meeting of Mount Rainier. Alternates appointed were Mrs. Mohun, Mrs, Mary R. pton .and Mrs, Eva W. Busey. After the bisiness session, refreshments were served. The District of Columbia Society, United Daughters of 1812, held its May meeting in the: cabinet room of the New Willard Hotel May 14. It was the last meeting of the season. The annual reports of officers were given. reported attending the luncheon given by Mrs. Mills O'Keefe to the members of her committee on flowers and birds at the Women's City Club. The presi- dent reported 12 members attended the federation theater party at the Na- tional. The next meeting is to be with Mrs. Knap at 1434 Kennedy street northwest on June 10. ‘Women's Club ~of Bethesda—Janet Richards, well known Washington analyst of current affairs, will be | the guest speaker at the charter day celebration Monday at 1 o'clock at the clubhouse. Miss Richards will talk on “The Junior Theater.” Miss Emma L. Ostrander of Washington will give read- ings. This year, which marks the eight- eenth anniversary of its founding, the club will resume its time-honored custom of holding a birthday luncheon. ‘The committee for Monday's luncheon consists of the past presidents, Mrs. Franklin C. Getzendanner, Mrs. Enoch G. Johnson, Mrs. James Kirkpatrick. Mrs. George R. Anderson, Mrs. Edward L. Stock, Mrs. Julian C. Wallace, Miss Viona W. Gill. Mrs. Henry C. Karr, Mrs. sarl W. Chaffee and Mrs. Elisha Han- on. Miss Mona Gill is chairman, and to this group, some of whom will be absent or able to serve only in an hon- orary capacity, the following members en added: Mrs. E. H. Etz, Mrs. . T. W. Pyle, Mrs. Mrs. rs. R. B. Looker. The report of the retiring president, Mrs. W. B. N. Brookes, sounded a note of gratification at the satisfactory con= dition of the club’s affairs at the close of the year’s work. Mrs. Brooks pointed out that with the completion of the clubhouse the club has arrived at a period when it must face its obligations as a business corporation, and cease to be of material aid to the worthy causes looking to it for sup) and encour- agement. The club has worked more in groups along departmental lines laid | down by the General Federation, with larger ideas and the capacity for taking care of a larger membership with a greater variety of interests, Mrs. Brookes reported. The report of the chairman of the membership committee, Mrs. E. C. Brandenburg. shows the following new members admitted to the club during the year: Mrs. Clyde_Cruitt. Mrs. Bloomfield Howard, Mrs. E. W. Schultz, Mrs. C. V. Hyson, Mrs. Frank Stone, Mrs. Hardin B. Arlege, Mrs. W. W. Griffith, Mrs. C. L. Chambers, Mrs. Reginald B. Looker and Mrs. Samuel A. Syme, Letters expressing apprecia- tion of the club's hospitality extended | to the Montgomery County Federation on May 7 have been received. Mrs. Gilbert Grosvenor, the new pres- ident, was luncheon hostess to board of directors Saturday. Depart- ment chairmen are being selected and plans formulated for next year's work. ‘The card party given by the grounds committee, Mrs. Sidney Bursléy, chair- man, on Tuesday afternoon at the club- house was successful. A sum was realized which will enable the com- mittee to carry on plans for plant- ing and caring for the grounds. The May meeting of the District of Columbia Chapter, Daughters of the American_Colonists, was held Monday evening, May 13, at the home of the second vice regent, Miss Mary C. Ours- ler, 30 members being present. Among the guests present were Mrs. Lowell Fletcher Hobart, president general, N. 8. D. A. R, and Mrs. Harriet Vaughn Rigdon. The regent, Mrs. Catherine E. Nagle, presided, opening the meeting with the singing of “America,” the Lord's Pray- er and the Salute to the Flag. The annual reports of the officers and committees were read. | new members have been enolled. The | oath of membership was given by the chaplain to Mrs. Josiah A. Van Orsdel and Mrs. George L. Palmer. Mrs. Arturo Y. Casanova presented the chapter with a book containing 160 completed records of Revolutionary sol- diers, their families, tombstones, mili- tary records, etc., from Erie County. e The regent announced the various chairmen and their com- mittees, the chairmen following: Ban- quet, Mrs. Samuel Meeks; flower, Mrs. Frances Corbett; genealogical-research, Mrs. Eugene A. Barr; hostesses, Mrs. Elma R. Saul; membership, Mrs. Henry L. West; music, Mrs. Elmer E. Curry; press, Miss Carolina V. Sudley; printing, Miss Maud Burr Morris; program, Miss Thirteen | Mary C. Oursler; visiting, Mts. Arturo Y. Casanova; ways and means, Annie Alexander. The Trio, Muriel, planist, Gladys, first violinist, and Gertrude, second violinist, enter- tained with a musical program. ‘The last meeting of the Housekeepers’ Alliance for the season was held at the offices of ‘the Washington Gas Light Co. May 17. Mrs. Ruth H. Snod- grass, president, read her annual re- port. Reports were also read by com- mittee chairmen. The r was Mrs. Martha Whitfield Patterson, on “Ice- box Dinners.” Mrs. Patterson also gave a demonstration of pie-crust making. Mr. Knack of the Gas Light Co. gave a talk. The annual picnic will be held at Mrs. Hollinson's, at Great Falls, June 14. Members wishing to attend | should take the bus at Twelfth street and Pennsylvania avenue at 10:45 a.m. The American Gold Star Mothers held the monthly meeting at' the Hamilton ‘Tuesday evening. reviewed the activi- ties of the month in which they par- ticipated, planned work ahead and ad- mitted to membership Mrs. Helen Mill- er, Mrs. Charlotte E. Davis, Mrs. Anna F. Bradburn, Mrs. Helen L. Cole, Mrs. Mary Daniel, Mrs. Catherine Zitzmann, Mrs. Corine Titus, Mrs. Susan B. Rhine and Mrs. M. V. Rollins. Mrs. Rollins is the first “two-star mother” to join the organization. Her boys enlisted together, fought side by side in the Marine Corps in France and fell in action with but an interval of a Miss | Titus 1 | | | between their passing. few days is the mother of the first . 'The mothers selves as in favor of individual ance of e day. Mrs. Delia Barber and her commit- tee id their monthly visit to St. Elizabeth’s, contributed refreshments observ. ning. giving of a playlet and a musical pro- gram on the evening of the secand ‘Tuesday in June at Hitchcock Hall, St. Elizabeth’s. The organization, under the chairmanship of Mrs. John B. War- field, provided cards for the patients of the Naval Hospital, so that each could remember his mother on May 12. Invitations were read from various patriotic societies asking attendance of the mothers at the various cere; held by the respective orders in ob- servance of Memorial day. These are some of the activities planned for Me- morial week: At 9 am. Sunday, May 26, the mothers, under the chairman- ship of ut"t'hmm' wfltl meet with her and direct the placing of flags and ples at the base of each mnmoflslm (Continued on Fifteenth Page.) 4 FORWARD SPEEDS S B N T B IR D D 0 UBLE HiLG:H THRILLING ACCELERATION There’s a real thrill in climbing the steepest hills in a Durant Six-Sixty-Six or Six- Seventy. If a sharp curve or sluggish traffic Three were proposed for membership, |/ The following were elected: President, Mrs. Mary Logan Tucker; third viee- president, Mrs. George W. Trowbridge; assistant corresponding secre! ‘Mrs, W. G. Sears; registrar, Mrs. icls A. St. Clair; chaplain, Mrs. Margaret C. Beer; historian, Mrs. Clement W. Sheriff; auditor, Mrs. Herbert Blandy; board members, Mrs. Samuel Polkin- horn and Mrs. Maud Kalsey, Mrs. Fréd-J erick Fernald, chairman of grave markers committee, reported plans to decorate the graves of 1812 soldiers buried in Oak Hill, Congressional, Glen- wood, Rock Creek, Forest Glen and Alexandria, Va., on Memorial day. Mrs. Sol Lansburg reported the gift of a handsome mirror from Mrs. Clarenden Smith for the new national home, 1461 Rhode Island avenue. The Legion of Loyal Women met at the home of Mrs. Odel, 3010 Wisconsin avenue northwest, on May 13, the presi- dent in the chair. Arrangements were completed for Memorial day and all ex- pressed a desire to attend as many of the services (before and on that day) as possible. The president reported three members and herself attending the ceremonies for the planting of the tree for Mrs. Coolidge. 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