The Washington times., 1915-08-29

probably not care to assume again the
somewhat arduous duties Of president
of the society. She was for years at
the head of the Epiphany branch, per-
haps the most flourishing branch of the
G. F. S. In Washington, and was large
ly responsible for it's success; but since
she laid down the reins they have been
ably handled by Mrs. Berry. So now
Mrs. Bolton has offered to take charge
Of Epiphany Chapel Branch. which is
young. struggling and in need of a
helping hand. thereby relieving Mrs.
John Van Rensselaer, and giving her
more time to develop her work as lit
erature associate. which includes the
mapping out Of reading courses for the
various branches. the selection Of plays
suitable to be given by the girls. coach
ing, etc. truly a large order for one
busy woman to fill.
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Then, too there is no doubt that Mrs.
Bolton will be welcomed with open arms
at Epiphany and on the Girls Friendly
Council. which manages the affairs of
the society in the Diocese. Marion OIL
yer has done perfectly splendid work
since she became president Of the or
ganzation and Is just the person to well
come the assistance and cooperation of
a valuable woman like Mrs. Bolton.
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Freddie" Stewart, who has been
with the Fourth Field Artillery some
where in the West since he left Fort
Myer year or two ago, has been in
Washington Off and on this summer
on leave. He was here early in the
summer. then went to Newport with
his mother. to visit his brother and
now he Is back again. In October he
expects to sail for Honolulu, and
don't believe he relishes the idea OF
being on foreign service for full three
years.
passenger on the cars coming
down Connecticut avenue Of a morn.
ing can scarcely fail to note a trio OF
unusually attractive girls, who walk
downtown together regularly. Marion
Parker, Mary Hume James. and Con.
stance Gray are daily companions or
their morning walk to their variou.
| Destinations; but I fear there is to bt
a desertion from their ranks. Dam,
Rumor hath 1t that the last named :!
seriously considering the changing Of
! her name.
Margaret Knight has caused NJ
| small fiutter of interest among hel
| friends by her decision to open
| shop in Manila. one of those delect
able shops where Philippine embroid
cries. quaint brasses. and bric-a-bra
are on sale and where the lucky pur
chaser may obtain a disk O. tea O.
gossip, as the case may be. with hi
package. Since her father, Col. Johi
T. Knight. Of the Quarterma ste
Corps. was ordered to the Philippine
some two years ago. Margaret. VIII
Is as pretty and dear as they come
has been the sort Of belle you rea'
about. followed by a train of enc,
like the tail OF a kite; but sup
pose society as a business grow
wearisome, even in the Philippine,
and. however that may be. she ha
decided to try her hand at this new
venture. Here's wishing her the bes
of luck.
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OF the several 1909 boys whom 70
and and Margaret knew so we'll or
dered to the Philippines a year o
moro ago. ono. John Clifford Hodge
Leo Is due to return 10 this countr
shortly. Marvin wright-he 10 a cap
tain now--ts still perehed in lionel
grandeur on his little island in Ma
nila Bay; and Lindsay Herkness is a
Corregidor. Mrs. Herkness (she wa