Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-11-26

Brumbaugh, to attend the service al
the First Presbyterian Church. in John
Marshall place, Thanksgiving day at
IL O'Clock. at which time the Rev. DR..
John Britain Clark will deliver ad-
dress on American Watchfires.
Montgomery County +. W. C.-The
WOmnn's Club of Chevy Chase met
November Is with Mrs. Mikkelson. An
address on american Humorists" was
given by Miss Annie Wilson.
The Home Interest Club of Forest
Glen met November Is at the home of
Mrs. j. L. Burket of Linden. DR.. Byrd.
president of the Social Service League,
told of the work of the league and
spoke especially of the need for a col
ored tuberculosis hospital Great in
terest was aroused, and after the meet
ing a number of the members Joined
the league. The next meeting of the
club has been changed TO November IS.
and will be held at the home of Mrs.
E. W. Koch of Woodside. Miss Jo-
Sephine Rich of Washington will Spea X
on Vital Statistics.
November Il. with Mrs. Ohio Talbot
and Miss Choate as hostesses. Mrs.
Duncan Bradley read a paper on
Washington. the Capital \ solo
I
has offered prize for the best essay
on achievements of America" to be
prepared by pupil of the Montgomery
County High School.
The Newcomb Club of Berhesda met
November II at the home of Mrs.
George Hane in Alta Vista. with Miss
Florence Miller in the chair. A paper
on the Romance of Nome" was read
by Mrs. Walter A. Perry Reports from
the Semi-annual meeting of the state
federation in Frederick We're given by
Mrs. Jed Cuttings and others who were
in attendance.
The WOman's Club of Jacksonville
was given complimentary meeting by
Mrs. Smith Allnutt November Il. Mrs
Colt in the chair. Current topics were
discussed by Miss Fannie Allnutt hui
morous selections by Mrs L. D. Nourse,
"A Letter of Travel" by Miss Nellie
Alinutt; readings. by Mrs. Lawrence
Darby, Mrs. Joe Darby and Mrs. James
Colt.
The WOman's Club of Bethesda met
November IA, with Mrs. c. S. Robb in
Edgemoor. Miss Julia Lathrop of the
chi1dren's bureau gave a talk in favor
ecutlve secretary of the Association
Opposed to Woman's Suffrage, followed
with speech against equal suffrage
Then each speaker replied to the other
the club were given a chance to ask
questions. Among the guests were Mrs.
c. Griscom Randall, Mrs Stevens, Mrs
Lewis. Mrs Briggs, Mrs. Lukei Mrs j.
Maury Dove and Mrs. A. B. Barber The
club will meet November IS with Mrs
James c. Adkins.
Janet Montgomery Chapter. d. a. r..
met recently at the Montgomery County
Club house, Rockville. Md. with Mrs.
f. L. Billiard as hostess
MIS- j. Frank Wilson, regent, presid-
ed and there was good attendance
Much interest was evinced in the con-
tempiated work of the chapter, and it
was decided to mark the site of the
old Chapel of Ease" near Rockville.
in the near future.
a plea was presented for funds for
placing the Maryland panel in the VAL
ley Forge memorial. the Maryland state
board having pledged itself for the
necessary amount. Twenty dollars was
subscribed by members of the chapter.
me D. A h is anxious that Maryland
De represented in this memorial, i,
being one of the thirteen original
states.
The Flag" The next meeting will be
held December II with Mrs Lewis
jackson. 1927 o street northwest
The John Hall Chapter, ID. A. r., held
us nrst meeting of the season recently
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William Gatchell. The business meet
ing " as preceded by a brief memorial
in honor of Mrs. Z. H. Thomas, who
was FOR five years the treasurer of the
cnapter. and who passed away since the
last session
The regent, Miss EtheIwyn e. Hall
gave a report of work accomplished
since May, which included the dedica-
tion of the fence erected by the chan
ter around No. n W. milestone. DC
tober l. This milestone is located
near the Girls Reform School and the
American University. The chapter has
contributed substantially to patriotic
work this year. including S2I25 for
Belgian relief work.
Alternates for the next continental
congress were elected. The chapter
voted to take part in reception to be
gwen Tor the state officers in Decem-
Der.
After the close of the business meet
ing the members gave brief accounts of
their summer outings and a musical
program was rendered by Miss William
Gatchen- During the social hour re-
Treatments were served by the hostess
and her daughters
Continental Chapter. ID. 4. r. held its
second annual meeting Monday after
noon at the Hotel Raleigh The regent
Miss Lillian Chenowith. presided. The
session was of a business nature and
year books were distributed. Among
the guests were two nonresident mem :
bers: Mrs. Colman and Miss Comley
also Miss Wier of this city
The Argyle study Club met Monday
at the home of Mrs. J. ". Jacobs 4slJ
18th street. Mrs. s :. Carpenter vice
president, presiding. Each member re-
sponded to roll call with the current
event topic. which had been assigned
to her for the year. After an open dis
cussion on the status OF trade relations
between North and South America, let
tiers were read from the clubs presi-
dent, Mrs. g. :. Rogers. who is now in
South America The followir's ~a''a.'s
were read: TRADE Opportunities. Mrs.
Reavis. South America, a summary
By Mrs Morgan and Mrs. Carpenter.
Refreshments We're served The club
will meet December 4 with Mrs keener
1914 Emerson street northwest.
La Fay~tte Post. No. 20. had its in
spection by Department Commando
Hontoon and STAFF recently. at Grand
the department commander. Past Com
mander Butler Goodheart and DIR. VII
son. supper was served bv Past Com
mander Samuel Bricker and Mrs, Brick
er. who were in charge Of the enter
tainment
The Excelsior Literary Club met
Tuesday afternoon at the home Of Mrs
]. l.. McCreery and Miss McCreery. Mrs
Grace n. Daish. president. presided
with Mrs. J. NJ. Holmes. secretary pro
tenn. A paper. The King WEEDS, by