Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1915-05-21
County Club News.
JACKSONVILLE CLUB,

ilCe VI rdine' mrS. j. ~. DARCY; reclta-
ton, "A Friend of Flies; reading. MOT
Opposed to Matrimony," Miss Buxton
reading, where Adam and Eve Lived"
Mrs. Charles Allnutt. Mrs. Allnutt served
refreshments.
The regular meeting of the Jacksonville
Woman's Club was held at the home of
Mrs ]. N, Darby April 20. The paper of
the day was read by Mrs. Reginald Darby
on Current Topics" after which the fol-
lowing program was enjoyed: Reading,
THE Lady of Thatos," Mrs. 0ffutt; recita-
ton. why Milly Left the Church" Miss
Annie Lee Allnutt; How Married Man
Sews On Button, Mrs. Lawrence Allnutt !;
recitation, THE Bridge Keepers Story"
Miss Isabel Kingdom, who is the newly
appointed organizer for the county, in
charge of the gardening and canning clubs,
was present and gave a most interesting
talk. telling of the plan of work she hopes
to carry out throughout the county. Miss
Kingdom was accompanied by Mr.. Bur-
dette. The work that Miss Kingdom is
undertaking is of the utmost interest not
only to the boys and girls of the county,
but to the fathers and mothers as well,
and will receive the hearty cooperation
of the county people.
After a short article on Mountain Climb
ing, read by Mrs. U. D. Nurse, luncheon
was served by the hostess.
HOME INTEREST CLUB.
The Home Interest Club of Forest Glen
celebrated its eighteenth birthday on We'd
nesday, May S, at the charming home of
Mrs. Helen L. Thompson, at Silver Spring.
Only few members were absent when
Mrs. W. D. Little. the president. called the
the meeting to order. The following Off
GERS were elected for the ensuing year
President, Mrs. Edison B. Odds; vice-presi-
dent, Mrs. Ned Dearborn recording Secre-
tary, Mrs. G. C. Stewart; corresponding
secretary. Mrs. C. L. McGrew; treasurer,
Mrs. Helen L. Thompson.
An elaborate luncheon was served, after
which the following toasts were ably re-
sponded to: Toast Mistress, Mrs. Wright.
Club History. Mrs. Dawson; Loyalty, Mrs.
Little Our Homes and Children, Mrs. Odds :;
Peace, Mrs. Chandler.
After O'Clock the club was lat home"
to its friends and large number enjoyed
its hospitality. A musical progrom was
given under the direction of Mrs. Wright.
She was assisted by Miss Van Week, voice,
and Mrs. Strickland, piano. Miss Mae Lit
tie gave a beautiful dance Refreshments
were served by Mrs. Small, Mrs. Dowell
and Mrs. Knight.
COUNTY FEDERATION.
The Executive Committee of the Mont
gomery County Federation of Womens
Clubs met in Rockville last Thursday, May
6, to complete arrangements for the con
vention to be held this month and to trans
act other business Reports from standing
committees were read and some discussion
followed Resolutions to be presented to
the federation at the convention were
thoroughly discussed and in some cases
amended.
Miss Magruder told of a local Board of
Health that was formed in the 0ney neigh
borhood number of years ago and that
had always done effective work.
The annual convention will be held in
the Presbyterian Church, Takoma Park,
Thursday, May 81, beginning at $50 A,
M. During the afternoon session addresses
will be given by Mr., Arthur Dunn, of the
Office of Civic Organization. Bureau of Edu-
cation, and by Miss Watkins. Director of
Kindergartens in the Washington schools.
The afternoon session will be open to the
public, and it is hoped that the people of
the county will avail themselves of the
opportunity to hear such excellent speakers.
WoMAN's CLUB OF BETHESDA.
The Womans Club of Bethesda met
Wednesday, May 18th, at the residence of
Mrs. Gilbert Grosvenor. All business was
postponed and the club and guests were
much entertained by an illustrated talk
by Mrs. Granville Fortescue, giving her
very interesting experience in the war zone
Mrs. Fortescue travelled with her husband.
who was war correspondent, and has seen
many things lat the front" that few Ameri-
can women have been privileged to see.
The illustrations Mrs. Fortescue used to
illustrate her talk were slides made from
photographs taken by herself and were
therefor of great interest and value. Mrs.
Paul Foote and Miss Rachael Willard fur
nshed the musical part of the program
each giving several vocal selections
KENsINGToN CLUB.
Guest Night" was thoroughly enjoyed
their guests at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
j. W. Townsend, in KensingtOn. Friday
evening. May 18th. The president Mrs. J.
Byron Cook. made short address Of wei
come and of farewell as president. Mrs.
Wallace. of Washington, played several
piano solos with taste and artistic finish.
The paper of the evening was the Club
History" by Mrs. W. W. Bishop. The club
is completing It's sixteenth year.
DARNEsTOwN CLUB.
The April meeting of the Woman's Club
of Jamestown was held with Mrs. Willard
Rice as hostess The annual election Of
officers resulted in the reelection Of Mrs.
f. II. Darby as president. The historians
report for the year, read by Mrs. c. II.
NOurse, was thoroughly enjoyed. The re-
mainder of the afternoons program con-
sisted Of Travel Sketch, Mrs. +. II. Darby;
reading. April" Miss Margaret Darby
Fiction" Mrs u. d. Nourse. The next
meeting will be with Miss Clagett at the
A. S. Academy.
ROCKVILLE CLUB.
The Rockville Womans Club met at the
club rooms Thursday. May 18th The
president, Mrs. Allnutt. presided. Mrs. G.