Evening star., 1915-07-04
THE SUNDAY STAR WASHINGTON, D. c. JULY T. 1s15-PART

GRAFTON. Mrs. John Mason. Mrs. Tunis
c. Quick, Mrs. J. W. Echols. Mrs. Jo-
seph Berry and Mrs. C. NJ Rippey were
appointed a committee to take up the
matter of forming a federation. Mrs.
Alma D. Hine. president of the Cur
rent Events Club. called the meeting
to order and gave a brief outline of
the work Of the club since its organ
fzatfon in 1896. Mrs. William E. An
drews Of Washington. director of the
general federation. was then introduced
and told of the advantages of fedora
ton work.
Mrs William Townsend Of Kensington.
Nd. former president Of the Montgom-
cry County Federation, told of their
plan Of organization and of the work
accomplished by various Montgomery
county clubs. Miss Wilson, teacher of
art in the public schools of Washing
ton and chairman of the art committee
Of the general federation, made a plea
for art in the country schools, suggest
ing travelling pictures, similar to trav-
cling libraries, to cultivate and stimu-
late the children's taste In art.
mrs. Tunis c. Quick representing the
Falls Church Current Events Club,
Fairfax County Chapter. D. A. R., and
the Civic League. told of the work
accomplished by this latter body, es-
pecially along sanitary lines.
Mrs. John Mason of near Accotink,
represented the Woodlawn Housekeep-
ers Club. one of the Oldest women's
clubs In the country.
MIS- Joseph Berry represented the
School and Civic League of Vienna, and
Mrs. Charles M. Rippey the Alexandria
Fairfax Equal Suffrage League At the
conclusion Of the talks by the visiting
delegates refreshments were served on
the lawn by Mrs. Emil Boelter. Mrs.
8. c. Stuntz and Mrs. ]. w. Echols.
others present were Mrs A. Rhett
Walker, Mrs. Ralph c. Lewis, Mrs Ar
thur G. Baker. Mrs. George B. Corey.
MRS MRS c: 2. sulzner. Mrs: Hampton Will
Huntington. Miss Louise Huntington,
Mrs. p. w. Scott, Mrs. L. @. c. Lamar,
MRS. Peterson, Mrs Sloane, Miss Sloane,
Mrs. A. c. Stats and Miss Dabney Of
Washington.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Evans, Miss
helen Kimmel, Miss Attila KimmeI of
washington. and Miss Russell of Rock
VlHe are members of house party
which Is being entertained over the
Fonrth by Mr.. and Mrs. L. Q. C. Lamar.
The Missionary Society of the Pres
oyterian Church met Thursday of last
week at the home of Mrs. C. Edward
mower, the members of the Methodist
M,ssionary MIS- nary Society attending as guests:
u,
India. especially the condition Of the
women Of India. was the afternoon
topic Miss Kate Westcott and Miss
kathleen Leith read papers and Mrs
missions: which she Illustrated with
maps. Those present were Mrs. L. q.
pay OF Washington, mrs. Harvey
irwin, Mrs. E. D. Taylor. Mrs. S. 6.
Mrs Bronte Mls keynoids D. Hine NM Mrs Laird
MISS Lieth, Miss Westcott, Mrs. George
Dale, Mrs. Howard A. Money, Mrs.
Marean: Mrs. ]. L. c. Wilson, Mrs
Mswis Mrs 1aHol Holmes; Mrs; W; E. Morgan,
Paul Richmond and Mrs. Milburn. The
next meeting will be the third Thurs
day in July.
Com commHnion services at the Presby-
At 3 O'clock. Rev. R. A. Dawson Of
Falls Church officiating and preachine
the sermon. One member was received
into the church by letter and before
baptized by Rev. Mr.. Dawson. '
MISS Nettie Gibson of Bluemont, who
mas neen the guest for some time Of
her sister, Mrs. Joseph Berry, left this
week Tor Swarthmore. Pa, to attend
problems and Bible study.
Mr. ana Mrs Madison Whipple gave
a porch dance Wednesday evening in
honor non 10 OF their nieces. Misses Cariotta
guests. Miss Miriam Andrews and Mis-
Evelyn Wheeler of Washington. Those
present were DR.. and Mrs George 3.
corey; Misses Miriam Andrews, Evelyn
anaIs I'Fofas essien snd houiss Ma5on Eos.
Cuba Grayson, Agnes Terrett. RITZ RITZ
Pickford. Gertrude Coumbe, Susan
Richmond. Velma and Celia Martin
Gee Gee scar ssanland; Helen Moore. Jaaet
Sherman. Beatrice Shear and Abbie
Fitzhugh, Paul Cathcart. Lyle Mason.
Adolph Richmond. William Pfeiffer'
Ralph Hoge. Hosea Curtice, Romayne
rett. Harold Hanes, John MCCARTHY.
Sam Richmond. Southern Shreye. DON
AID Rippey. Frank Boushee, Clifrord
Wathen. Sherwood and Deming Shear.
NORMAN smith. Marx and Felix Taylor
ana Lieut.: Edward Bethel. Friday the
Misses Corey gave a luncheon in
honor Of Miss Andrews, Miss Whee1er
and Miss Janet McKercher of Mont
@sr G,s,r w y; ssb,nIann Miss Mel McKercher is for
Mrs. Ralph c. Lewis
delightful evening of old-fashioned
songs and music was enjoyed Friday
evening at the old folks concert, given
for the benefit Of the manse fund. In
the "old ladies' quartet" Mrs. George
B. Corey, Mrs. c. e. Mower and Mrs. e,
L. Shear. who substituted for the
women who were not able to take
part. powdered their hair and effected
excellent limitations. Mrs. Lottie NJ.
Kenyon was the fourth "oId lady" in
the women's quartet. In the male quar-
tet were Arthur B. Barrfnger, John NJ.
Newton. Capt. Smoot' and DR.. George
B. Corey. Mrs. w. E. Morgan presided
at the piano. Miss Kraemer of wash
ington sang several old songs, Mr.. and
Mrs. Arthur c. Baker sang an old
fashioned duet. Mrs. Harvey Irwin and
S. c. Stuntz gave old-time readings,
and Mr.. Morgan, violinist. played sill
yer Threads. The entire audience