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I .W_._'C. T. U. Notes | ‘ Un: = riment of education of the meamrfin ‘Women's Clubs, with Mrs. Ellis n as irman, the Dis- trict of Columbia Women’s Christian Union will meet March 8 .m., in the Mount Pleasant Branch Public Library, Sixteenth and t streets, for their “book review.” The first book to be reviewed will be CGive Prohibition Its Chance,” by Dr. Ella A. Boole, national president of the Woman'’s Christian Temperance Union. Mrs. Margaret Wright Schutz will review that book. Mrs. E. C. Stanton, District director of the international relations Teeeon ent o‘(’ '-‘;ll “Ii)umln'll Ch;lflf’ln rance Union, will review Arthur Bullard's book entitied “American Diplo- macy in the Modern World.” Mrs. May Bell Harper, national director of this department, has recommended this book for this purpose. The last book to be Teviewed is entitled “Prohibition an Ad- Venture in Preedom,” by Harry 8. War- ner, educational secretary of the Inter- collegicte Prohibition Association, with headquarters in Washington. Miss Claribel R. Eaton, president of the Chevy Chase Woman's Christian Tem- mne& Union, will review this book. public is invited. The executive committee of the Dis- trict Women's Christian Temperance Union met at the neadquarters last Wednesday for the February meeting, Mrs. N, M. Pollock, the president, pre- siding. Reports were given by Mrs. Charles Montgomery, recording secre- tary, and Mrs. H. E. Rogers, correspond- secretary. Mrs. Willilam Peters gave 8 report of the memorial service for Frances E. Willard, founder of the ‘Women's Christian Temperance Union, :.hk‘.h was held in the Capitol last Sun- y. Mrs. F. Scott McBride told of the na- tional convention of the Anti-Saloon League, recently held in the city of De- trolt, and emphasized the fact that the young people are taking a great interest | in the prohibition cause. Mrs. M. Pickering told of the meeting of the Eckington Union when its mem- bers were guests of the Gospel Mission Union. The Women's Guild of the Gos- pel Mission announces a benefit concert to be given in Constitution Hall Febru- ary 8, at 8:30 p.m., at which time Mr. James Melton, radio and concert tenor, will sing. It was announced that the Federation ©of Churches has appointed a world-wide day of prayer on March 7, the meeting fllce in Washington being the Lutheran lemorial Church, Fourteenth street and ‘Thomas circle. ‘The next quarterly convention will be held at the Waugh Methodist Episcopal 2“11;:]:. Third and A streets northeast, ril 4. By District W. C. T. U. held its annual Prances E. Willard memorial exercises at the Capitol, in Statuary Hall, last Sun- day, Pebruary 16. Mrs. Pollock, District mflent, presided. Mrs. Andrew Mac- pbell gave the biographical sketch of Frances E. Willard's life and Senator Robsion of Kentucky an address on “The Influence of a Great Life on the History ©of Our Nation.” Mrs. N. J. Sinnott sang a solo and the Vermont Avenue Chris- | tian Churchfquartet, composed of W. E. Braithwaite, Mrs. B. D. Shreve, Mrs. ‘Helen Turley and W. G. Sindell ren- dered appropriate selections. Mrs. F. C. Brinley gave a reading. The committee consisted of Mrs. - Brinley, Mrs. Reed and Mrs. Peters. Southeast Union, which was organized TFebruary 13, 1880, in a mission con- nected with Trinity Methodist Churc] celebrated its fiftieth anniversary in conjunction with the midweek prayer meeting at Trinity Church last week, the Rev. Speelman officiating. Mrs. Risler, president of the union, conducted the anniversary program, which included the reading of the his- tory of the union by Mrs, Mack, short talks by department directors, solos by Mrs. Roepke, Miss Vesta Pollock and Rev. Turkington; a short sketch by Nelly Lynch and Mary Hutchinson and congratulations to the union from Mrs. N. M. Pollock, district president. Liwo former presidents;-Mrs. Procto¥ and Mrs. Pickering were called to the platform and gave interesting backward glances. Mrs. Grandfield of the Dis- trict W. C. T. U. made & plea for mem- February meeting of the Mount Pleas- ant W. C. T. U. was held at the Priends’ * Church, Thirteenth and Irving streets northwest, with the t, Mrs. J. M. Doran, presiding. The devotional was led by Mrs. J. A. Edgar. Reports were read and accepted from Mrs. M. C. mn, mt.mr:r‘;”n‘un. z\;,n wd Andrews, correspon: secretary, an Mrs. C. H. Hall, recording secretary, after which a letter was read by Miss Julia Bell from a cereal manufacturer in reply to her letter of protest against the radio talks of the broadcaster for that company, in which prohibition was held up to ridicule. The letter from the company was in the nature of an apology and stated that orders had been given that no more such talks be made. Mrs. E. C. Stanton reported that the book “Between War and Peace” had been presented to the Mount Pleasant Branch of the Public Library, in accord- ance with instructions from’the union. | The union voted to purchase and fill one of the good-will treasure chests to be sent to the children of the Philippine Islands. Mrs. John W. Summers, wife of Representative Summers of Wash- ington, the district director of the department of non-alcoholic fruit products, was one of the guests. She spoke on the fruit cocktail campaign insugurated by Mrs. James M. Doran, national director. District Treasurer Mrs. George A. Ross was a guest. She urged greater vigilance in securing new members. The speaker of the day, Mr. McDougal, was introduced by Mr. Jackson of the Prohibition Bureau as the “radio preacher.” He is a Presby- terian minister now located in Wash- ington, preaching over the radio each Sunday from the station at Mount Vernon Hills, He paid a high tribute to the work of women in the world, particularly in the cause of temperance, Hostesses were Mrs. Helen Lancaster, Mrs. E. C. Stanton and Mrs. A. L. Snowden. Gospel Mission Union.—The February meeting was held in the mission build- ing, at John Marshal place, the build- dent, Mrs. H. V. Prentice, presiding. Mrs. Day, president of Eckington Union, and other members of that union were resent. Devotionals were led by Mrs. o0ding, also of Eckington Union. Mrs. N. M. Pollack, president of District W. C. T. U., gave a talk on “Signing the Pledge.” The visiting union was hostess, Edna Taylor Young People’s Branch.— ‘The Pebruary meeting was held at the home of Miss Kitty Fowler on Tuesday with the president, Henry Stanton, pre- siding. After the usual routine of busi- ness, plans for the annual banquet were discussed. March 15 was decided upon as the date, the place to be announced later. The committee of arrangements includes Miss Norma , Miss Kitty Fowler and Miss Vesta Pollock. This group voted to assist in making Mrs. Edna Taylor a world’s memorial mem- ber, by becoming a “Light Line Union.” Mrs. Taylor, who died a few months ago, organized this union many years ago and was prevailed upon to give it her name. An invitation from Miss Julla Rouse of Silver Sprmgoln hold the March meeting in her home was sccepted. Miss Lurlyne Pettus was received into membership. Cleveland Park Union will be enter- tained Monday, at 2 o'clock, in the home of Mrs. A. B. McManus, 1405 Girard street, Mrs. A. L. Talbot I.I-' THE SUNDAY STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, FEBRUARY 23, W. B, Moses & Sons SINCE 1861—SIXTY-NINE YEARS OF PUBLIC CONFIDENCE s SALE FEBRUAR FUENITURE SALE 9 AM. to 6 P.M. F Street 1930—-PART THREE. FEBRUAR FueniTuee at Eleventh National 3770 Tomorrow--We Place on Sale a Great Special Purchase of N ewest Style LIVING ROOM SUITES and OCCASIONAL CHAIRS This #400 Living Room Suite Upholstered in Damask, Is an Example of the Values Elegance and good taste are the characteristics of this suite in ghe dignified English club style. It is upholstered in very fine damask and has down-filled cushions that are reversible and removable. The frames are solid mahogany. As sketched, $225. With a wing chair, three pieces, $295. These Are Other Representative Values in Living Room Suites at About 40% Off A 3-piece suite, sofa, club chair and high-back chair, covered in figured velour. $475 value. Sale priced— $265 A 2-piece suite, sofa and high-back chair, upholstered in a fine damask. $400 value, Sale priced— $225 Two pieces, a sofa and club chair, upholstered in a rich antique velour. $495 value, Sale priced— $275 Three pieces, a sofa, club chair and wing chair, up- holstered in a smart green velour. $425 value. Now— $245 Two decorative pieces, a sofa and club chair, uphol- stered in green antique velour. $425 value. Sale priced— $240 An elegant suite of three pieces, sofa, club and wing chairs, covered in rose da- mask. $550 value. Now— $300 A sofa, club chair and wing chair, upholstered in rust mohair. Three pieces. Value $475. Sale priced— 275 A 3-piece suite, sofa, club and wing chairs, exception- ally decorative, upholstered in gold damask. $500 value, Now— $295 Three lovely pieces, a sofa, club chair and high-back chair, upholstered in antique mohair. $375 value. Sale priced— $210 Every Piece Is a Founder’s Line Piece With This Metal Plate Attached for Identification Every buyer of furniture should know what is inside as well as outside upholstered furniture. This metal plate is on every piece in this special sale. It means that its construction is covered by definite speci- fications, which are on file here. At Concessions Averaging n THE FERBRUARY FURNITURE SALE HE manufacturer made us a most liberal reduction from usual wholesale prices because we purchased such a large number of these suites and chairs. We have also sac- rificed a generous portion of our usual profit, and included them in the February Furniture Sale. The result is an aver- age saving of 409 to those who purchase now. Only rarely, of course, is such an opportunity available. VERY suite and chair is in the newest style. There is only one of each. 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