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THE SUNDAY STAR, WASHINGTON, D. College Women to Hear (RICEWILL DIRECT Dr. Esther Research Assistantin In Discuss “The Pri C. Brunauer ternatlonal Educatxon to ice of Peace" at Tea Tomorrow. R. ESTHER CAUKIN BRU- NAUER, research assistant in international education, American Association of Uni- versity Women, will speak on “The Price of Peace” at a tea to- mcrrow at 4 o'clock before the Wash- ington branch of the American Asso- ciation of University Women. The hostess will be Miss Louise Newell, assisted by Miss Bell W. Bag- ley, Miss Frances E. Chickering, Mrs. Frederic E. Farrington, Mrs. Harold N. Fowler, Miss Elizabeth B. Leech, Miss Isabelle Stone, Mrs. George Bul- lock-Willis and Miss Helen L. Zart- man. { A buffet supper will be sponsored by the junior group January 6 at 6 pm. The boys' chorus of Eliot Junior High School, directed by Miss Hannah Bonell, will sing The hostesses will be Miss Ellen Acree and Miss Margaret Charters. The Education Committee will give & dinner January 9 at 7 o'clock. Dr. John W. Studebaker, United States commissioner of education, will speak on “The Public Forum as _an Agency for Adult Education.” Dr. George Bowerman will conduct a panel dis- cussion after Dr. Studebaker's speech on the general subject of adult edu- cation. Participants in the panel will be Miss Hilda Smith, Miss Grace Frysinger, Mr. Albert W. Atwood, Miss Maude Aiton and Mrs. Harriet Ahlers Houdlette. The District of Columbia Federation ©f Women’s Clubs will be represented at the annual mid-Winter Executive [* Board meetings of the General Feder- ation at headquarters, 1734 N street, by Mrs. Edgar B. Meritt, director, and by the president, Mrs. Harvey ‘W. Wiley. These meetings will meet January 15 to 19 and will be presided over by Mrs. Grace Morrison Poole, president of the General Federation. Mrs. Wiley and Mrs. Meritt will also attend the meetings of the Southeast Council at Maryland University Janu- ary 13 and 14. This council is com- posed of presidents and directors from the Southeast Atlantic States. Mrs. Adelaide Hibbard will be pre- sented during the weekly broadcast, Friday, at 1:15 pm., over Station WRC. For some years she was a member of the National Theater Players. The department of education, Mrs. Otto L. Veerhoff, chairman, will en- tertain at a luncheon in honor of Mrs. Fred L. Pigeon, chairman of the de- partment of education of the General Federation, January 18 at the Denni- son Trade School for Girls. Reserva- | tions may be made through Mrs. Don Smith. Business Women’s Council meeting in the chapel of the Covenant-First Presbyterian Church January 8 at 8 pm. Miss Claudia Thomson will give | an address on “Picturesque Norway,” fllustrated with pictures. Arthur Slaght, dean of the Bible Institute, will speak at the devotional period at 6:45. Supper. 5 to 6:15. Zonta Club.—Dr. Joseph R. Sizoo, as guest speaker, spoke of the possi- bilities and trend of interests for the year 1935. Mrs. Edith Salisbury in- troduced Dr. Sizoo. Among the guests were Mrs. Joseph R. Sizoo, Mrs. C. V. Troup of Gallau- det College, Mrs. J. W. Leverton, Miss McCallip and Mrs. William Marshall ‘Woods. Twentieth Century Club.—The in- ternational outlook section will meet tomorrow at the Y. W. C. A. at 2:15 pm. Dr. Constantine Brown of The Washington Evening Star will speak on “Recent European Developments | and Their Repercussions on the Pa- cific.” Mrs. Edwin G. Nourse will dis- cuss her recent visit to Mexico. | The nature section, under the lead- | ership of Mrs. Leo D. Miner, will have an outing January 9 through the Zoo. ‘The section is requested to meet at 10 a.m. at the Connecticut avenue en- trance. Girls' Friendly Society—A meet- ing of the Diocesan Council will be held Friday evening in the Church of the Epiphany parish house. The Epiphany branch will resume its meetings tomorrow evening. Harry Lee Doll continues his series of talks on church history. Supper will be served at 6 o'clock and classes will begin at 7. ‘Washington Council No. 22, Ladies of the U. C. C. of E., met at the home of Mrs. Burton. The next meeting will be January 9, at the home of Mrs. Neill, 1015 K street northeast. Lunch will be furnished by the hostess. After the meeting cards will be played. George Washington Chapter, Del- phian Society, met at the Shoreham Hotel, under the leadership of Mrs. Robert W. Howard. The subject was “Shakespeare’s Contemporaries and Followers—Beaumont and Fletcher.” Mrs. Clarence West, president, gave the preliminary survey. The follow- ing topics were given: ‘“Shakespeare and His Fellow Dramatists,” Mrs. J. B. Tiffey; “The Maid's Tragedy,” Mrs. Rawley; “Philaster,” Mrs. Fred Golden. After the meeting the group had luncheon at the Shoreham in honor of Mrs. Fred Golden, who is moving to Philadelphia. ‘The next meeting will be January 9 at 10 o'clock, under Mrs. Stephen Du | Burr's leadership. The subject, will be | “French Drama.” “Development of | Drama in France,” Mrs. Du Binder; “Corneille’s Le Ced,” Mrs. Bell; “Act I and Act IL"” Mrs, Evans; “Act IIL"” Mrs. Freiot; “Act IV.” Mrs. Smith; and “Act V,” Mrs. Brown, are the topics to be given. Assignment of topics, Mrs. Carolyn Rask. Chapter B, P. 0. E., was entertained at a Christmas party at the home of Cunard-White Star Line will give an illustrated travel talk Mrs. J. S. Rogers will be hostess to the hospitality section Wednesday aft- ernoon at her home, 3924 Fifth street. Georgetown W. €. T. U. and the Home Missionary Society of the Dum- barton Avenue M. E. Church held a joint meeting in the church parlors. Mrs. Albert Stabler, president of the union, presided. A quiz, “Why Did We Meet With the Missionary So- clety?” was answered by Mrs. A. C. Fisher, Mrs. M. C. Johnson, Mrs, Rol- lison, Miss Gilllam, Mrs. Troup and Mrs. Symonds. The sermon on peace, “The Unknown Soldier,” written by Harry Emerson Fosdick, was read. The bedside bags. for soldiers in the hospitals were finished. Columbia Floral Circle will meet to- morrow at 1 o'clock at the home of Mrs. Antoinette Fischer, 502 Ogle- thorpe street. The Ohio Girls’ Club of Washington will hold its New Year dance next Sat- urday at 1326 Massachusetts avenue. The following compose the Dance Committee: Miss Mildred Stilwell, Miss Rachael Biehler and Miss Kathryn Kelly, chairman. ‘The annual benefit card party is scheduled for January 18. Miss Fausta Puffenberger is chairman of reservations. All Ohio girls in Wash- ington and their friends are invited, Rhode TIsland State Society.—The new president, Mrs. Mary Heffernan, extends a welcome to all Rhode Is- landers in the city to attend meetings held once a month at the Washington Hotel. Mrs. Alice Cafferty, chairman, an- aounces a baked bean and brown bread supper at Mrs. Heffernan's home in Ballston, Va., January 19, from 6 to 8 o'clock. Make arrangements through Mrs. Alice Cafferty, Boulevard Apart- ments; Mrs. Ada Riley, Decatur 0300, or Mrs. Heffernan. This supper will take place of meeting. Bridge will follow. Washington Research Club will have a dinner at the Mayflower Ho- ted, January 14, at 6:43 o'clock. The honor guest and speaker will be Dr. W. W. Charters, director of the Bu- reau of Educational Research at Ohio State University. He will speak on “Character Education.” ‘Washington Section, National Coun- cil of Jewish Women, will meet Tues- day at 2:15 o'clock at the Jewish Community Center. Miss Cecelia Razovsky will speak on “Some Inter- national Aspects of Council's Pro- gram.” Arsenio Ralon will give a violin solo. Mrs. Abram Simon will give the prayer. Mrs. Willlam Ilich will preside. The Montgomery Club will meet Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Clifford C. McCormick, 153 East Quincy street, with Mrs, John E. Mon- roe as assistant hostess. The program, a panel discussion of current events, will be under the direction of Mrs. Willlam M. Throckmorton, The Northwestern W. C. T. U. met at the home of Mrs. James Todd, 1750 Massachusetts avenue. The singing of sacred music by the members was directed by Mrs. Ismael Burton. The devotional service was directed by Mrs. John Thomas. A solo was rendered by Mrs. William Boss. Rev. Alice Allen gave a report of the sixtieth an- nual convention at Cleveland, Ohio. Baby Lovers’ Circle of the Florence Crittenton Home—The annual Christ- mas party was given to its members by the president, Mrs. A. B. McManus. Luncheon was served at the Admiral. Mrs. John Bain, Mrs. Joseph Baer and Mrs. W. H. Humphrey of Atlantic City were guests. Mrs. McManus acted as Santa Claus and distributed gifts each baby lover had brought for another. The vice president, Mrs. Harry C. Simpson, presented Mrs. McManus with siiver forks, a gift from the members. The Dr. Kate Waller Barrett Circle of the Florence Crittenton Home met at the home of Mrs. Edward Fisher, 1008 Florida avenue northeast. The board report was given by Mrs. Fred- erick G. Umhau. Mrs. O. B. Vogel announced a card party at the home of Mrs. R. L. Spire, 4800 Blagden ave- nue, January 17, from 2 to 5 o'clock. Mrs. Nicholas Miles received the gifts for the Sunshine packages. The next meeting will be at the home of the secretary, Mrs. Walter Holtgreve, 5406 Carolina place. Mrs. C. Jackson, extension secretary of the home board, will be the guest of honor. Park View Woman’s Club—The ex- ecutive meeting was held January 4 at the home of Mrs. Louis E. Felton, 614 Rock Creek Church road. The assisting hostess was Mrs. Lawrence E. Murray. Luncheon was served pre- ceding the business meeting. A business meeting will be held Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. Harvey Haun, 746 Newton place. The presi- dént Mrs. Maurice Smith, will pre- side. Miss Kery Elizabeth Frazier, Miss Rosemary Hadleigh and Miss Benna Louise Frazier will enact scenes from “Topsy and Eva.” Miss Susie Tar- anto, concert pianist, will present a group of instrumental selections. Refreshments will be served by Mrs. Theodore Naylor, Mrs. Clarence Wood- ward, Mrs. Charles Seckinger, Mrs. Ruth Stitt and Mrs. Mary Duffie. The Argle study Club had its ususl New Year party, with husbands as guests at the home of Mrs. Moore, 4807 Iowa avenue. They will meet next Tuesday at the home of Mrs. Althea Horton, 1307 Gallatin street. Lunch- eon at 1 o'clock. Mrs. Collamer will Mrs. Robert McMillen, 2520 Twelith street, the hostess having assisting her Mrs. Elliott F. Brumbaugh, Mrs. Joy Elmer Morgan, Miss Ethel Blake, Mrs. A. H. Williams, Mrs. Horton H. McKeever and Mrs. W. A. Orton. Mrs. McMillen, first vice president, presided over the business meeting. Mrs. A. H. Williams of the Philan- thropic Committee reported seven Christmas baskets had been given to needy families by her committee. Other chairmen reporting were Mrs. E. O. Woodruff, P. E. O. news; Mrs. E. T. Lomas, Co-operative Board, and Mrs. Worthy P. Sterns, visiting. Mrs. Joy Elmer Morgan gave & reading of “The Tree of Life,” by Keene Abbot, and a program of music was given by Miss Adele Meriam, tal- ented young pianist. Guests were Mrs. Maude Colvin Smith, Chapter S, Fort Morgan, Colo.; Miss Caroline McMillen and Miss Meriam. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Worthy P. Sterns, 1833 Lamont street, Tuesday at 8 o'clock, with a musical program in charge of Mrs. Helen Turley. The Petworth Woman’s Club will meet. tomorrow evening in the Pet- worth School, with the educational section in charge of the entertainment | Thursday at 8 p.m. Robert B. Carr, a at 10, lecture, Dancing features. A representative of the read the paper on “Social Customs in Japan and China. Curley Club.—Arrangements are be- ing completed for the presentation January 17 of the “Radio Mystery,” a three-act comedy, in Carroll Hall, un- der the direction of Paul Messink. Miss Hzlelen Herbeck will have the leading role. At the conclusion of the last busi- ness meeting a party was held. A Christmas play, “Christmas Visitors,” was presented, in which the following took part: Miss Melita Haardt, Miss Ione Hayes, Robert O'Leary and John Donnelly. Miss Ne- | ona Bienert gave violin selections, ac- companied by Miss Gretchen Baden; the double quartet rendered vocal num- bers, Francis Boyd rendered numbers on the drum and orchestra bells, ac- companied by Miss Mildred Mattimore, followed by a piano selection by Miss Mattimore; Miss Helen Herbeck gave recitations, while the choruses of a number of popular songs were sung by the entire group, accompanied at the piano by Mrs. Peggy Hurdle. Miss Mary L. McGee, president, extended greetings. The Society of Free Lance Writers will meet at the Shoreham Hotel next moving picture director, will [ TALL CEDARS UNIT Capitol Forest Group Has Annual Election and Of-, ficial Installation. Meetings This Week. Blue Lodges. Monday—French, E. A.; Po- tomac, F. C.; Anacostia, E. A.; Pentalpha, business; Mount Pleasant, social. Tuesday — Federal, business; Acacia, business; Takoma, busi- ness; Gompers, business. Wednesday — Harmony, busi- ness; Harding, business; Chevy Chase, business; Brightwood, business. Thursday — New Jerusalem, business; ~ Whiting, business; Temple Noyes, business; Cathe- dral, business, John's, business; Triday—St. Hope, business. Saturday—School instruction. Royal Arch. Monday—Petworth, business. ‘Tuesday—Mount Horeb, busi- ness; Potomac, business; Wood- ridge, business. Wednesday—Washington Naval, business, Thursday—Washington, tation; Singleton, business, Friday—Eureka, business; Cap- itol, business; Mount Pleasant, visitation, Commanderies. Monday—Orient, business. ‘Tuesday—DeMolay, business. Wednesday— Washington, business. visi- Plerce M. Rice was elected grand tall cedar of Capitol Forest, No. 104, Tall Cedars of Lebanon, at the an- nual election and installation, De- cember 28, at the Raleigh Hotel. The new officers were installed by Supreme Tall Cedar Russell E. Crawford of Norristown, Pa., and Supreme Scribe Louis G. Groh of Philadelphia. . Mr. Rice is a native of Arkansas, a graduate of Georgetown University with LL. B. and LL. M. degrees and a charter member of Sigma,Mu Sigma Fraternity. Mr. Rice is a law ex- aminer in the Land Office, a member of Acacia Lodge, Mount Horeb Chap- ter, Royal Arch Masons; W. F. Hunt Chapter, O. E. 8, and a life member of Capitol Forest, No. 104. Willlam C. Heider and Jules A. Hallium were elected senior and junior deputy grand tall cedars, respectively. George M. Little was elected treasurer and J. Fred Huber, the retiring grand tall cedar, was elected trustee. Frederick R. Stef- fens is scribe. The following appointments were announced by Grand Tall Cedar Rice: king of the royal court, E. A. Le. lacheur; guide, Thomas E. Havel chaplain, Bart P. Pigman; chief of the royal rangers, J. Fred Huber; director of the band, Charles R. Brill; director of the chanters, Homer S. Pope, and director of stunts, Fred Megruder. Chairman of committees: Press and publicity, Charles E. B. Holland; reception, Hamlin M. Van- dervort; entertainment, John Q. Slye; transportation, Henry Furr, and re- freshments, Harold A. Emery. S. A. Shipman was appointed sentinel. Hamlin M. Vandervort, representing the forest, presented the past grand tall cedar’s jewel to J. Fred Huber. ‘The joint installation and dance of the Masonic Clubs of the District will be held at the Willard Hotel on January 18 at 8 p.m. It is being spon- sored by the Advisory Board. State President W. Henry Barringer will be the installing officer, assisted by Past State President Frank J. Day as mar- shal. There will be an entertainment. All Masons, thefr families and friends are invited. Samuel B. Reeder, president of the Advisory Board, with other officers will be received by the Grand Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, at its opening session January 10 at the Willard Hotel, when the board will present a certificate and token of life membership in the Educational Foundation sponsored by the Na- tional League of Masonic Clubs for & School of Foreign Service at George Washington University. Past Na- tional President M. D. Hensey will make the presentation. New Jerusalem Lodge will meet Thursday at 7:30 p.m. It has been designated as “Coworkers’ Night,” a time to bring your Masonic friends to visit your lodge. All “raised” during January will be guests of honor. Robert S. Regar will pay his first visit as Grand Master to his own lodge. All entertainment has been arranged. All Masons are invited. ‘Warren G. Harding Lodge will hold its stated communication Wednesday at 7:30 pm. The M. M. degree will be conferred, with Junior Warden William V. Bennetts in the East dur- ing the first section, and Senior ‘Warden Eugene F. Gimmer the sec- ond section; also the lecture, At a special communication of King David Lodge last Thursday evening Grand Treasurer Charles E. Baldwin conferred the master Mason's degree on his son, Thomas R. Baldwin, and Shirley R. Collins, Carl F. Hooper and William F. Nally. Robert S. Regar, grand master, delivered the charge. The lecture was delivered by Grand Secretary J. Claude Keiper. During the degree Past Grand Mas- ters Milans, Cunningham, West, Dun- Tall Cedars C., of Lebanon Officers of Capitol Forest, No. 104, recently installed are, left to right: Pierce M. Rice, grand tall cedar; Willlam C. Heider, senior deputy grand tall cedar; Jules A. Hallium, junior deputy grand tall cedar. Order of the The annual session of the Grand Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, will be held at the Willard Hotel January 10, 11 and 12. Election of officers will be January 11, from 4 pm, to 8:30 pm. Entrance at Four- teenth and F streets. Voting mem- bers will be required to show their good-standing cards. Matron Cora Icenhower of Bethany Chapter, announced the appointment of the following committee chairmen: Edward J. Reamer, ways and means; Past Patron Willlam L. Alf, publicity; Associate Matron Mabel H. Test, Aux- illary Home Poard; Mae Rice, sun- shine; Conduc'ress Ruth B. Leighton, social boosters; Past Matron Amelia R. Marshall, present and past star points; Past Patron Joseph H. Batt, dramatic; Past Patron Joseph M. Leibert, ing: Arline Terwilliger, finance; sociate Conductress Blanche Peiser, dance and card party; Lenna Berrett, birthday; Past Matron Roberta S. Fosse, good cheer; Past Patron Bloom- fleld H. Howard, by-laws; Past Matron Lucia Douan, endowment; Past ‘Ma- tron Ethel D. Morris, instruction; Past Patron William J. Dunham, the- aters; Associate Patron LeRoy Schweir, river excursions; Past Matron Yeba J. Hall, hospitality. Joppa Lodge Chapter held a recep- tion Wednesday for the new officers. Educational pictures were shown by C. A. Lindstrom of the Department of Agriculture. The chapter will cele- brate its fourteenth birthday anniver- sary and home coming for the grand matron January 16. The Ways and Means Committee are sponsoring a dance and card party February 16, at 2400 Sixteenth street northwest. Ruth Chapter tomorrow evening will hold a reception to the new officers. There will be dancing and refresh- ments. ‘The Auxiliary Home Board is plan- ning a turkey dinner January 31 at Stansbury Lodge Hall, Georgia avenue and Colorado avenue. Grand Lecturer Mary Teachum, as- sisted by Past Matron Eileen H. Dal- strom as grand marshal, Past Matron Daisy M. Simms as grand chaplain and Past Matron Pear]l D. Clifford as grand organist installed the following officers in Miriam Chapter: Byrdie H. Sisk, matron: Henry J. Beahm, pa- tron; Ella Mae Fearn, associate ma- tron; Norman C. Tanner, associate pa- tron; Past Matron Eileen H. Dalstrom, secretary; Past Matron Helen M. Rowen, treasurer; Irma M. Smith, con- ductress; Marie W. Linthicum, asso- ciate conductress: Pebble B. Tanner, chaplain; Mary E. Beahm, marshal; Mary Wilkerson, - organist; Ella B. Huntt, Adah; Henrietta A. Spalding, Ruth; Lorelle Thornhill, Esther; Mir- iam Byers, Martha; Naomi Adele Crowley, Electa: Jessie L. Tate, war- der; Henry Leman, sentinel, Officers of Takoma C Chapter were in- stalled as follows: matron, Miss Inez C. Burrows; Everett H. Kuebler, pa- tron; Mnrnret J. Bain, associate ma- tr Harry Loveday, associate patron; Lil Dickens, secretary; Annie Lang- ley, treasurer; Jane Park, conductress; Bessie Gleason, associate conductress; Ada 1. Harries, chaplain; Isabelle J. McAinsh, marshal; Juliet Miller, or- ganist; Winifred Clark, Adah; Ruby C. Arnold, Ruth; Evelyn Harries, Martha; Francis Walker, Electa; Elsie Loveday, warder, and Clarence M. Kiefer, sentinel. Mrs. Henrietta Sher- man will be installed as Esther at & later meeting. Junior Past Matron Zeleima T. Kue- bler installed the officers, with Past Matron Mary N. Kiefer as installing marshal, Past Matron Mary Kindt as installing chaplain, Mildred O’Mal- ly as installing organist, and Past Matron Ruth S. Buckner as soloist. Emma Shamleffer, matron, and Wil- bur Baughman, patron, were installed in Lebanon Chapter by Past Grand Matron Cora Mayberry; Ruth Crome- lin was installing marshal and Ethel Johns, installing chaplain, and Laura Wallace, installing organist. Eleanor Smithson sang appropriate songs to the new matron and patron. Miss Horn of Cathedral Chapter rendered the installing songs The matron hu set aside January 8 as “new officers” night. Dancing and refreshments. Junior Past Matron Dorothy Pur- year entertained the matron at a kum, Gibbs and Owen filled various | dinner New Year day. Miss Blanche statlons. Carl H. Claudy, junior snnvaefl and Mrs. Lottie Smith gave a steward, acted as senior deacon. This year's masters of Columbia, Wash- ington Centennial, Stansbury and ‘Warren G. Harding Lodges served as conductors. Master Joseph W. Marshall pre- sented Past Grand Master Baldwin with a birthday cake in token of his birthday anniversary January 4. The entered apprentice degree will be given January 15, with Junior ‘Warden Jacobson in the east. Past Grand Master Dunkum will speak on gxoe«:irnlflclnce of Masonic brother- Hope Lodge wiil hold its regular communication next Friday night. A special entertainment will be pro- vided by the past masters of the lodge. Federal Lodge will have as its guest speaker Tuesday evening Representa- tive Robert T. Secrest of Ohio. The fellowcraft degree will be conferred, i with Junior Deacon Henry H. Waples in the east. The middle chamber lecture will be delivered by Senior Steward Pryor E. Hefner. Benjamin B. French Lodge, with Junior Warden Henry Gilligan in the cast, will confer the Entered Appren- tice degree tomorrow night, and also will be entertained by accordion solos and songs by Mr. Ciroli. William C. Miller, potentate of Almas Temple, announces the com- plimentary ball and supper will be held at the Mayflower Hotel next Thursdey. Robert P. Smith, chair- man of the Reception Committee, has arranged for supper to be served the 10:45 and 11:30 o'clock. ra n tea in Mrs. Shamleffer's honor Sun- day evening at their home, 6407 Third street. Past Grand Matron Katharine S. Meritt installed the following officers of Columbia Chapter: matron, Eve- lyn E. Shank; patron, Harvey W. God- dard; associate matron, Ethel M. Mague; -associate patron, Roscoe M. Willhif ecretary, Grace A. Gilcrest; tnuurer. Jennie S. Haigh; conduc- tress, Freddy C. deLesdernier; asso- ciate conductress, Rose L. Hide; chap- lain, Clara V. German; marshal, Grace L. Goddard; organist, Virginia Me- Garity; Adah, H. Jeanette Shank; Ruth, Jeanette M. Lucas; Esther, Lor- etta S. Landon; Martha, Lois T. Fer- ris; Electa, Mary B. Eckert; warder, C. Maxine Goodman, and sentinel, J. W. Leverton. The other installing officers were: grand marshal, Past Matron Clara B. Leverton; grand chaplain, Past Ma- tron M. Noreta Koch; grand organist, Past Matron E. Gertrude Smith. The soloist for installation was Past Matron Helen Mullenberg. A program of music was rendered by Patron Thomson of Jessica Cala- han Chapter and Junior Past Matron Frances Jackson, both of whom were accompanied by Elsie Harvey Weaver. A wt matron’s jewel was presented the retiring matron by Past Matron Yoa B, Walles, and 4§ past patron’s jewel to the retiring patron by Past Matron Clara B. Leverton. The past matron’s jewel of Edith A. Williams, deceased past grand matron of Co- 1nmbh Chapter, was presented by retiring matron to her successor. The new worthy matron was the re- Eastern Star Matron Evelyn Shank announced the following appointments of com- mittee chairmen: Home Board, Ethel M. Mague; endowment, Lourina M. German, past matron; good Ccheer, Mae E. Shade, past matron; ways and means, Henry W. Syfrig. The next meeting will include a reception to the new officers. The annual dance and card party will be February 28 at Wardman Park Hotel. The Ways and Means Commit- tee will meet January 18 at the home of Mrs. Syfrig. Associate Matron Ethel M. Mague will entertain the Home Board, Janu- ary 15, William F. Hunt Chapter installed the following officers: Mabel E. Britt, matron; Raymond F. Rich, patron; Emma M. Buell, associate matron; James H. Heslet, associate patron; Helen M. Otte, secretary; J. Ethel Richards, trcasurer; Evelyn P. Mil- lard, conductress; Edna Van Derveer, associate conductress; Nellie E. Yea- ger, chaplain; Augusta Rich, marshal; Eugenia Simons, organist; Mildred Hall, Adah; Mary Hallman, Ruth; M. Carrie Jones, Esther; Mary Kuntzel- man, Martha; Leontine Webster, Elec- Pauline Parker, warder, and Fred R. Overbee, sentinel. Grand Lecturer Mary E. Teachem was the installing officer, assisted by Past Matron Le- nora Self as grand marshal, John Self as grand sentinel and Past Matron Anna M. Sweet as grand chaplain. Past Matron J. Ethel Richards, as- sisted by FEugenia Simons, provided the musical features. The past matron’s jewel was pre- | sented to the retiring matron, J. Eliz- abeth Forker, by Past Matron Mar- garete Behrend. The past patron's jewel was presented to the retiring patron, John 8. Goings, by Past Pa- tron Edwin Brooker. ‘The Home Board of Gavel Chapter met Thursday at the home of Frances Robinson, and plans were made for the coming year. There will be a meeting of the officers and chairmen of committees tomorrow at the home of Matron Bernadette Doyle, 201 Thirteenth street northeast. At the next meeting of the chapter there will be a reception to the officers, followed by dancing and refreshments. Mount Pleasant Chapter will have a dance and card party for its incom- ing matron and patron, Edith Hewlett and Joseph Q. Edwards, at Wardman Park Hotel, January 23. It is being sponsored by the past matrons and patrons. Harmony Chapter installed officers, with Past Grand Matron Nellie Fletcher as installing officer. Junior Past Matron Evelyn Ellis was grand marshal, and Past Matron Ethei Pidgeon, grand chaplain. The offi- cers are: Matron, Mrs. Addie P. Tucker; patron, Herbert De Land: associate matron, Mrs. Anne B. Pot- ter; associate patron, Leslie Har- vey; secretary, Mrs. Ada L. Toombs; conductress, Mrs. Mary B. Guiller- main; associate conductress, Mrs. Jes- sie C. Allen; chaplain, Miss Florence Callahan; marshal, Mrs. Grace P. ‘Walker; organist, Mrs. Bertha Mec- Cormiok; Adah, Mrs. Edna W. Myers; Ruth, Miss Edna Peed; Esther, Mrs. Agnes M. Hagerman; Martha, Mrs. Ada Wallet; Electa, Mrs. Neva Grant; warder, Mrs. Annie B. Bonde; senti- nel, Cassie Blankenship. The treas- urer-elect was absent. The matron's jewel and the patron's gift were pre- sented to Junior Past Matron Ellis and to Junior Past Patron Swindler by Past Grand Matron Fletcher. Past Matron Rose Hartung of Areme Chap- ter sang for the installation. Naomi Chapter, on January 9, will install Rhoda C. Middour as Ruth and Marian B. Close as Martha. There will be a reception for the following new officers: Harriet C. Veley, matron; Walter B. Lawrence, patron; Alice W. Downey, associate matron; Arnold D. Crumbaugh, associate patron; Loretta M. Robinson, secretary; V. Belle Mel- len, treasurer; Elizabeth C. Barker, conductress; Anne Guilford, associate conductre: Ruth B. T. Lawrence, chaplain; Betty B. Eisenacher, mar- shal; Marguerite M. Pisher, organist; Irene H. Colvin, Adah; Mae B. Talcott, Esther; Elsie C. Crumbaugh, Electa: Margie R. Chapman, warder; Charles A. Stewart, sentinel. Congress Lodge Ch Chapter will meet tomorrow evening. Matron Esther Lawrenson has made the following ap- | pointments: Ella V. Everett, chair- man of Home Board; Clara Scott, chairman of Ways and Means; Past Matron Laura B. Davis, chairman of Publicity and Refreshments; Past Patron Alex Gregory was re-elected trustee for three years and Past Ma- tron Evelyn Hazen re-elected to be representative to the Masonic and Eastern Star Board. A card party will be held at Northeast Masonic Temple January 26 by the Home Board Com- mittee. This committee was enter- tained January 2 by the chairman at her home, 520 Eighth street northeast. Associate Grand Matron Helen L. Brashears, installing officer, assisted by Associate Grand Patron Walter L. Fowler, Past Grand Matron .Pearl Watt Gibb as marshal, Past Matron Ruth A. Furr as chaplain, Past Patron Ludwig E. Manoly as organist, Minnie E. Hedrick as warder and Past Patron Clarence W. Elliot as sentinel in- stalled the following officers of Federal Chapter: Matron, Bertha M. Conrad; patron, Robert E. Hooker; associate matron, Mary M. H. McLean; asso- ciate patron, Frank L. Tracy; secre- tary, Lilian E. Hadley; treasurer, Mat- tie E. Maloney; conductress, Laura M. Humphreys; associate conductress, Mary E. Shepherd; chaplain, Dorothy D. Paul; marshal, Estelle L. Brunow; organist, Christine C. Middleton; Adah, l‘m‘l C. Gainey; !!ufll. Eva 8. Smith; Esther, Margaret Wilson; Martha, Flora 8. Lowe; !ecu. Grace W. Hodges; warder, Kathryn P. Han- sen; sentinel, Henry C. Hedrick. St. John’s Lodge Chapter will hold & short business meeting tomorrow night, after which there will be a re- ception to the new officers, with danc- Mra, will begin ot 8:30 o'clogk, _ ciplent of gifts from her mapy friends. | ng snd s JANUARY 6, 1935—PART FOUR. F-9 .1\ MANARERS [Legislation to Be Topic Of Veterans’ Conference ondreulonnl Measures to Be DI!C\IIIC& at Meeting Tuesday—Capt. William CONVENE TUESDAY, © "'ill Meet at N. E. A Building. board of managers of the District of Columbia Congress of Parents and Teachers will meet Tuesday at 1 p.m. in the directors’ room of the N. E. A, Building. Wheatley. Fathers’ night will be celebrated Wednesday at 8 p.m. in the school auditorium. The topic will be “Father’s Influence in the Development of the Child’s Character.” The speaker will | be Senator Royal S. Copelmd A skit, “Johnny’s Delinquency,” will be given by the Fathers’ council, of which H. E. shilling is chairman. A talk on parent education will be given by R. H, Hillsinger, a parent, P Fathers’ favorite songs will be sung, accompanied by O. Marseglia. Bowen-Greenleaf. The executive board will meet to- morrow at 3 p.m., Bowen School. The assoclation will meet in the Bowen School at 3:15 p.m. Thursday. Oyster. The association will meet January 14 at 3 pm. Mrs. Raymond Klock, chairman of motion pictures for the District of Columbia Congress of Parents and Teachers, will speak on “The Motion Picture Situation.” Dr. Tracy P. Tyler, secretary and research director of the National Com- mittee on Education by Radio, will speak on some of the more important problems of radio in edueation. Tea will be served. Benjamin Stoddert. During Christmas week children of the school presented a play, and, with Mrs. W. L. Popham as leader, sang carols throughout the neighborhood. Toys were repaired at the school and sent to the Central Union Mission for distribution. Cranch-Tyler. A Christmas luncheon was given for the teachers, principal, executive board and officers of the association, in appreciation of work done during the membership drive. Gifts were presented by the association to Miss E. M. Crook, principal, and Mrs. Andrew Gallia, president. Janney. The association will meet Tuesday at 2 pm in the school. The speaker will be Mrs. George E. White, associ- ate chairman of student aid, who will bring exhibits to show what the Dis- trict of Columbia congress is doing in this work. Coakley will be hostess at a card party at 1:30 pm. at her home, 3512 Twenty-fourth street northeast, Janu- ary 10. The Home Board will hold a turkey dinner at Almas Temple Jan- uary 17. The degrees will be conferred January 21. Fidelity Chapter Officers’ Club will meet at the home of Mrs. May John- ston, 117 Eleventh street southeast, tomorrow at 8 p.m. ‘The Home Board Club will hold a luncheon Tuesday, 12:30 pm. at 2624 Tenth street northeast, with Mrs. Florence Shoemaker, Laura Thompson and Florence Berryman as hostesses. Treaty Oak Chapter will have & business meeting tomorrow at 8 o'clock on Temple Heights. Refresh- ments will be served. Warren G. Harding Chapter in- stalled officers. Matron Adair made an address and was presented by Junior Past Matron Nay with a gavel made by Mrs. Adair's son at Tech High School. The wood used was from an old tree on her grandfather's farm, and a tree under which she played as a little girl. Patron Carr announced at the second meeting in January a reception would be given for the new officers. A meeting will be held Tuesda Matron Rose Loebl of Temple Chapter announces at the meeting January 14 there will be initiation. There will be a rehearsal for the officers January 9 and 11 at 2 pm. in the chapter room. Friendship cmpur will have & re- union contest Tuesday. A prize will be awarded to the member bringing out the member who has missed the greatest number of chapter meetings. Refreshments and entertainment. The January 22 meeting will be birthday night and homecoming for Grand Patron Edward N. Riley. The matrons and patrons of 1923 and 1934 will be special guests. An entertain- ment is being planned. The grand matron and grand patron announce a tea today from 5 to 7 at the home of the grand patrons, 5617 Thirteenth street. All members of the order are invited. Unity Chapter r installed the follow- ing officers: Bertha M. Clary, ma- tron; John O. Patton, patron; Dor- othy K. Faerber, associate matron; Nathan Clark, associated patron; Mildred Hicks, secretary; Mary Hoff- man, treasurer; Helena Kohler, con- ductress; Ruth Byer, associate con- ductress; Susie Hoofnggle, chaplain; Gladys Miine, marshal; Florence Reynolds, organist; Blanche Hall, Adah; Elizabeth Clark, Ruth; Grace Shelby Cornish, Esther; Margaret Wildman, Martha; Anne Williams, Electa; Emma Watts, warder, and George Clark, sentinel. Music was furnished by Thelma Rice and John Hall. La Fayette Lodge Chapter officers were installed by Past Matron Loretta C. Rabinhorst, installing matron; Past Matron Effie T. Brodnax, installing marshal, and Past Matron Maude Davis, installing chaplain, as follows: Matron, Florence C. Dawson; patron, Henry E. ; assoclate matron, Ethel M. Lampkin; associate patron, George E. Sutley; secretary, Helen B. Hall; treasurer, Lillle V. C. Myers; conductress, Ruth M. Danlels; clate conductress, Helens M. Sutley; chaplain; Lucy Margaret Lucas; or- ganist, Teresa Campbell; Adah, Adella E. Palmer; Ruth, Dorothy M. Mc- Ewen; Esther, Sally Bayless; Martha, Marcella Scanland; Electa, Margaret F. Hilleary; warder, Rose L. Mays, and sentinel, Caspar W. Hall. Past Ma- tron Maude Davis of Mount Pisgah Chapter, Boothbay Harbor, Me., was installing chaplain. A reception to the new officers will follow Cathedral Chapter’s meeting Wednesday evening. Matron Lois Wells desires all members having bm.hdnyn during January to be present. Cathedral Belles will meet tomorrow evening at the home of Mrs. Elsle lwner. 821 Dolwood street. Hos- will be Mrs. Loretta Johnson, Hn :unn Wmt and Miss Eva Mc- Out of respect for the sudden death of Mrs. Jean Mitchell, associate ma- tron, the reception for the new offi- cers of Areme Chapter was canceled. !lsbem Star funeral services were beld yeaterday oy [ B~ard of District Congress | | Mrs. 8380 | 5ide guard, Mrs. Elizabeth Shepherd; Bnrde to EGISLATION to be taken up in Congress involving veterans and ex-service men will be dis- cussed at a meeting of Admiral Robert E. Peary Ship, Veterans of Foreign Wars, District of Columbia Department, Tuesdsy night at the Hamilton Hotel. Capt. William Barge will preside. Twelve recruits were initiated at the last meeting, which makes a total of 48 new members since the new offi- cers took office, Equality-Walter Reed Auxiliary will hold a card and bingo party next Wednesday night at 60 M street north- east. Mrs. James Moore, senior vice president, is in charge of the arrange- | ments. All veterans and their friends are invited. A special meeting of Potomac Ladies’ Auxillary was held at the home of Mrs. Rose Luebkert Decem- ber 28, when the new officers were talled, as follows: Ida May Emmert; senior vice presi- dent, Mrs. Joseph Beasley; junior vice president, Margaret Meyers; chaplain, Ethel Fowler; conductress, Rose Luebkert, and patriotic instructress, Mrs. Florence V. Morris. Mrs. Morris, who is Hospital chair- man of the District of Columbia Department, Ladies’ Auxiliary, as well as of the post auxiliary, an- nounced a dance would be given for the patients and enlisted men at Wal- ter Reed General Hospital on Janu- ary 28. The dance orchestra of the United States Marine Band will fur- nish music. Defense Post met December 26, with Comdr. John W. Wimer pre- | siding. Several Christmas baskets | were distributed to needy families. An open meeting will be held Jan- juary 23 to organize a ladies’ aux- | iliary. All members of the post, as well as of other posts and auxiliaries, are invited to attend. Henry F. Hinckley, 743 Kentucky avenue south- east, who served overseas in France, was obligated to membership. Plans are progressing for the formation of a boys’ club. The distribution of the 68-page printed booklet descriptive of the pro- tracted series of star course enter- tainments, which will be featured on the third Thursday of each month President, Mrs. | preaide. Meetings This Week. Monday, 8 p.m.—Council of Administration, District of Ceo- lumbia Department, at board room, District Building. Tuesday, 8 p.m.— National | Capital Post, No. 127, Soldiers, Ballors apd Marines’ Club, Elev- enth and L streets. Admiral Robert E. Peary Ship, No. 427, Hamilton Hotel. Advance Post, No. 2194, Continental Hotel. Follow Me Post, Ladies’ Auxiliary, 1326 Massachusetts avenue. Wednesday, 8 p.m.—Columbia Post, No. 833, Thomas Circle Club, 1326 Massachusetts avenue. Defense Post, No. 2357, 2030 Rhode Island avenue northeast. McKimmie-Catterton Police-Fire Post, No. 2979, National Guard Armory. Overseas Military Band, Drum and Bugle Corps, National Guard Armory. Friday, 8 p.m.—United States Treasury Post No. 2400, Soldiers, Sailors and Marines' Club. through November, 1935, at the Ham- ilton Hotel, has been launched by Comdr. Arthur C. Fowle of Equality- Walter Reed Post. ‘The next meeting of Follow Me Post, No. 1830, V. F. W., will be in the form of a social, and will be held at the home of William A. Miller, 2332 South Dakota avenue northeast. The recruiting drive, under the direction of Chairman Charles R. Boone, is progressing. | T. J. Sloss, chairman of the Ways |and Means Committee, announces | final arrangements have been com- | pleted for the dance January 16 at | the Arcade Auditorium, Fourteenth | street and Park road northwest. The Entertainment Committee is making plans for a joint social with the Ladies’ Auxiliary the latter part | of the month at the Soldiers, Sailors | and Marines’ Club. Selby C. Harr, chairman of the degree team, will call the team together and hold a series of re- hearsals in the very near future. Representative Wright Patman of Texas will address the members at the meeting January 28 at the Am- bassador Hotel. Master at 92 CHRISTIAN HANSEN, Who is believed to be the oldest master of a Masonic lodge in the United States. He is 82 years old and has just been installed as master of Albert Pike Lodge. Mr. Hansen, a native of Den- mark, has been in this country since 1888. He became a member of Columbia Lodge in 1895 and a charter member of Albert Pike Lodge 14 years ago. He is a mem- ber of Mount Vernon Chapter, R. A. M; Washington Council Royal and Select Masters, knight commander of the Court of Honor of the Scottish Rite, Royal Order of Scotland. He is also a member of the Association of Oldest In- habitants. Mr. Hansen was retired from the Census Bureau in 1930. SHEPHERDS OF BETHLEHEM National Lodge was called to order by the commander, Russell. The charter was draped by Mistress of Ceremonies Miss Helen Grissam for the late past commander and former deputy supreme com- mander, Mrs. Marilla Smith. Officers elected and to be installed at the next meeting are: Commander, Mrs. Estella Uebele; vice commander, Mrs. Alice Buckley; marshal, Mrs. Lula B. Jen- nings; scribe, A. Don Morecco; ac- countant, Mrs. Eva E. Raba; treas- urer, Randolph M. Russell; chaplain, Luther L. Russell; mistress of cere- monies, Miss Helen Grissam; inside guard, Charles E. Frazier; outside guard, Mrs. Maxine M. McKenney: 18 months trustee, Mrs. Margaret Accardi; representative to the supreme lodge, Mrs. Mary Abel; presentative, Miss Helen Grissam. The next meeting will be tomorrow night at 808 I street. Trinity Lodge was called to order by the commander, Mrs. Hattie Shu- | mate. Officers elected and to be in- stalled at the next meeting are: Commander, Mrs. Hattie Campbell; vice commander, Miss Rutls Domdera; marshal, Mrs. Ethel Winn; - scribe, Mrs. Jessie Lowe; accountant, Mrs. Mazie Domdera; treasurer, Mrs. E. Mrs. Berth: Crutchfield; in- outside guard, Mrs. Viola Frazier; representative to the supreme lodge, Mrs. Bessie Busse; alternate repre- sntative, Mrs. Margaret Hellmuth. The next meeting will be Tuesday night at 7 Fourth street northeast. Star of Virginia was called to order by Comdr. George Poole. Cre- dentials were presented by Mrs. Flora A. Courtney for Deputy Supreme Comdr. A, Don Morecco of Na- tional Lodge. Officers elected and to be installed on January 15 are: Com- mander, Mrs. Regenia Corbin; vice commander, Mrs. Amelia Stombach; marshal, Hayden Allen; scribe, Mrs. Flora A. Courtney; accountant, John S. Foltz; treasurer, William A. Lang- lodge by Supervisor of Depu Dorothy R. Twaddell of Philadelphia, Pa, day night, - Mrs. Isabelle | alternate re- | The next meeting will b2 Tues- i WOMAN'S BENEFIT ASSOCIATION. The board of directors will meet in | the club rooms tomorrow at 2 pm. Review meetings this week are: Liberty, Mrs. Helen Luckett, president, Tuesday evening; Washington, Mrs. Alverda Moyer, president, Friday, and rs. Della Edmunds, presi- y, 1 pm. The Officers’ Club elected the follow- ing officers: Mrs. Frances Brown, president; Mrs. Mary Killeen, vice | president; Mrs. Mary Boardman, sec- | retary, and Mrs. Della Edmunds, treasurer. NATIONAL UNION ‘The joint installation of all National | Union officers elected in the nine | councils was held at Pythian Temple. | Senior Senator Arthur S. Brown was the installing officer. A program, ac- companied by an orchestra, followed | by refreshments, concluded the fes- tivities. Francis A. Davidson presided during the last meeting of Potomac Council. Senators Arthur S. Brown, Michael J. Kindsfather, William J. O'Brien and George W. Sollers spcke. The following officers wers elected: C. Earl Smith, president, Stephen J. Driscoll, vice president; William J. Kindsfather, speaker; Prancis A. Da- vidson, ex-president; John E. Rhodes, financial secretary; Michael J. Kinds- father, recording secretary; Willlam D. Clark, treasurer; William G. Lowe, chaplain; Wallace K. Haxton, usher; Robert B. McCalley, sergeant; Mat- thew W. Gregory, doorkeeper. Morris J. Hole, John Peter and Henry J. Prank, trustees; Joseph 8. George, Morris J. Hole, C. Earle Smith, Stephen J. Driscoll and Henry J. Frank, delegates to executive board; Michael J. Kindsfather and Rudolph F. Merward, delegates to the Hospital Service Association. Harry O. Clem occupied the presi- dent’s chair in Central Council. Dis- trict Manager Arthur S. Brown spoke. The following officers were elected Harry O. Clem, president; Samuel Alt- man, vice president; Alonzo H. Whit- tington, speaker; Stephen A. Arm- strong, jr. ex-president; C. Dudley Shreve, recording secretary; Harry C. Surguy, financial secretary; George O. Auguste, treasurer; R. H. Spicer, chaplain; George M. Copenhaver, usher; Robert N. Gibson, sergeant, and W. L. Roy, doorkeeper. United Council met with M. D. New- land presiding. The following officers werielecud: H. A. Sigman, president: on Bell, vice president; Stanley Schum, speaker; M. D. Newland, ex- preslrlent D. E. Whitman, lec‘reury. Brown, financial secretary; F. D. Morru, treasurer; M. M. O'Connor. chaplain; James K. Hunter, usher: Ralph A. Caplan, sergeant; Forest Schreiber, doorkeeper; John B. Dick- man, George W. Sollers and W. Gor- don Bell, trustees. Meetings this week are: Tuesday, McKinley, Northeast Masonic Tem- ple; Friday, Scott, Woodmen of the World Hall, and National Capitol, 400 Eighth street southeast., ‘The poster contest being conducted by the Knights of Columbus Kermess Committee will close at 9 p.m. next Saturday. All posters must be at the poster contest headquarters, K. of C. Hall, 918 Tenth street. A circular of information may be obtained on appli- cation at the headquarters of the Kermess Committee in the K. of C. Hall. The judges will be announced tomorrow and a meeting will be held shortly after the close of the contest, when all posters submitted will be considered. Entrants in the contest are students in any school or college of the District. A bingo party was held at the K. of C. Club House last night by the Kermess Committee for the benefit of the kermess to be held February 2 to 9. A bingo perty will be held next Saturday, beginning at 8 pm. BALL ROOM for RENT This attractive ball room, ideslly locmd for club dnus. %‘ unul nasuslly Teassnabls rates INSPECTION INVITED SILVER SPRING HOTEL 8003 Ga. Ave. Shepherd 2024