Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-06-11

q. r. W. C.-PreS1dent Wilson omclal-
ly recognized the work of the Gen.
eral Federation Of women's Clubs by
accrediting representatives of the fed
eral government-Mrs. Kate Waller
Barrett of Virginia and Mrs. Grace
Porter Hopkins of this city-to the
biennial convention recently held in
New York. The message sent to the
clubwomen of the country them as
sembled concerned the newly organ
lied movement to supply an oppor-
tunity to every woman and girl seek
ing employment in the United States.
Pursuant to the general plan. since
bringing it to the attention of the
clubwomen. Mrs. Hopkins has been
sent to Baltimore to cooperate with
the state and municipal employment
offices and organize committees on
cooperation with individual women's
clubs in Maryland.
MARYLAND. leading in the states CO.
operating with the federal government
in the employment service, has added
women's and girls division In so
doing. she appeals to every member of
Tor individual cooperation. The heart
mess of their response will measure
the success of the misunderstanding
enort to secure employment for the
age desiring work in Maryland.
Sr. Gov. T. WeIles Society. G. A. r.
Twenty-Five members of the Senior
recent guests of Virginia Keith at her
home in George Washington Park
North Rosemont Station. Va. The
young folks were chaperoned by their
president, Mrs. Clayton E. Emig. and
were met at Alexandria by a committee
of resident D. A. RS, who escorted the
members to all the historic points of
interest. After this they were taken
by automobile to the home of Miss
Keith. An informal meeting of the
society was held. during which the sec
rotary was instructed to convey con-
gratulations to two of its recent grad
uate members who will marry this
month, and two who will enter as
ing, and refreshments were served.
Gaiement Branch. 8. c. S-The Gaie-
ment Branch of the Sunshine and Com
one evening this week at the home of
Miss Dorothy Clarkson, 1907 Emerson
street.
The Washington Readers Club
The newly elected officers and the
members of the program committee of
the Washington Readers Club met re-
Gently in the apartment of the presi-
dent. Edward c. Townsend, the Savoy.
Plans were discussed as to the coming
season. together with general business
connected with the appointment of
those selected to serve as members of
the several committees. Through the
courtesy of the management of the
New Ebbitt the meetings of the Wash
ington Readers Club will be held next
year in the white parlor of that hotel.
Officers elected at the final meeting of
the season are: President, Edward c.
Townsend; vice president. Mrs Emily
Frech Barnes: recording secretary
Miss Elizabeth G. WILSON,: correspond
ing secretary. Mrs. Emmett Hamilton:
treasurer. Frank F. Maxwell: historian,
Mrs Grace Ross Chamberlin. The
members Of the program committee
are: Miss Isabel NJ. Pechin. chairman;
Mrs. Claude n. Bennett, Mrs. J. Leyden
White, Mrs Emma w. Anderson. Mrs.
Grace Ross Chamberlin. Arthur Thomas
and Wiley o. Ison.
Cardinal PIeasure CIub.-The Cardinal
Pleasure Club held its current meeting
at Flynn's Hall. l. Feldman presiding
Routine business was carried out and
the decision was made to abandon the
proposed straw ride to Baltimore in ia
vor of trip down the Potomac to take
place early in July. Arrangements
have been made for the clubs annual
moonlight excursion.
fnll sheridan w. II. C.-Phil Sheridan
W. r. c. met Tuesday evening, with
the president. Carrie NJ. Curry. in the
chair. Several committees submitted
reports. and 1t was announced that
the corps relief work is still on the
increase. Mrs. Bunyea, patriotic in
structor. reported the presentation of
flag by the corps to the Montgomery
County High School at Rockville. Nd.
Four hundred pupils, with their teach
ers. stood at salute as the flag was
raised over the schoolhouse. Willis
B. Burdette. county superintendent of
schools. in accepting the flag. made a
patriotic address. and was followed by
a program given by the school. Mem
bers of the corps in attendance with
Mrs. Curry at the presentation were
Marion B. Parker. Sarah A. Bunyea.
Mary Goundie. Mary V. Fauth. Agnes
Mawson, Sallie p. Ferron. Josephine p.
Kelton. Sarah Beach, Mrs. Trout. Min
ME Fischer and Ida A. Oldroyd. At
the close of the ceremonies the men,
bers of the domestic science department
served luncheon.
Cultus Club.-The Washington Gull
tus Club recently held it's last meet