Evening star., 1917-12-23
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consisted Of biographical sketches of
chapter names.
Continental Chapter. d. A. r.. met
Monday evening at the home OF Mrs.
Florence K. Solger, with Mrs Thomas
Whyte. Mrs. Carrie b. Allen and Miss
Mary Durham as assistant hostesses.
The regent. Miss Lillian Chenoweth,
presided. Usual business was trans
acted and one new member was voted
into the chapter A social hour fol-
lowed. The next meeting will be held
at the home of the regent, 1913 Har-
ward street.
Florence Crittenton Wheel Club was
entertained Thursday afternoon by Mrs,
Thomas b. Kramer at her home, 634 A
street southeast. Matters relating to
the Crittenton Mission were discussed
and gift of 500 was reported from
Alfred Robertson of Chicago, in MEM
oTy or his mother, Mrs. Emma L. Rob-
ertson. recently deceased. and for years
closely Identified with Crittenton work.
Mrs. Florence whitney, the clubs treas
urer. gave gratifying financial state
The b. ID. Club met Wednesday at the
nome Of Mrs. Milton Hine, 1872 Quebec
street. Luncheon was served BY the
nostess, after which ways and means
were discussed for raising money need
Cd by the club. Mrs. C. c. Shorah, al
though having moved to Rutledge. Pa,
stlll retains her membership In the
club. Mrs. Nellie Pattison will join her
husband at Brooklyn, N Y, where Mr..
pattison is employed In the United
States service. Other members present
were Mrs. S B. Galloway, Mrs. A. b.
Snavely. Mrs. Frank Llnthicum. Mrs. ]
Frank Campbell, Mrs. Francis Robey
and Mrs. J. S. Briggs. Mrs. Anna Har-
vey, president. was unable to be pres
ent.
Stonewan Jackson Chapter, No. 20. U.
ID. u. met recently with the president,
MRS mrs. Elizabeth c. Fred. in the chair. Of
ners made their reports. The bazaar
held December was reported a sue
cess. The chapter voted to give q re-
ception in January In honor Of its Of
hcers and new members. Lieut. Irion,
VINO was present, said that q Confed-
crate flag given by stonewa1I jackson
Chapter to the United Service Club
would be much appreciated Refresh-
ments were served and Mrs. E. A. Leaf
Sow and Mrs. Moncure sang
North Capitol w. c. It. U. met Mon
day evening at the residence of Mrs.
Il. l.. Strang. 2020 LIST street, Mrs B. A.
Lineback, the president, in the chair
Ten new members were received, Re
ports showed much work being done.
Mrs. Emma 8. Shelton, District presi-
dent. spoke of the desirability Of the
unions Of the District sending diet
kitchens to the trenches in France, and
1t was voted that North Capitol will
send diet kitchen in the name of its
union. The next meeting will be held
the third Monday in January.
lexington w. c. r. 1.-THE December
meeting OF lexington w. c. T. u. was
held at the home of its president, Mrs.
with nearly one-half of the member
ship present. A half-hour BILLY Sun
day prayer meeting was led by Mrs
]. M. Nickles. Mrs. I. B. Linton stated
that treat for the ladies of the Horne
OF the Aged in Georgetown. was being
planned. Mrs. Edna Ohlander reported
that gold medal contest would be
held In January Mrs. NJ w. Adams
secured an appropriation for the pur-
chase of literature for the twelve pub
tive to essay work on scientific tenn
perance. Mrs. Charles Curley stated
that q Christmas party would be given
at her home. "a street. for the Loyal
at this time the older girls would be
formed into a club for Red Cross work.
Mrs. Charles Butts stated that the
Mothers Club had netted a fine f7nan-
cial gain during the luncheons served
for the ladies Of the National w. G. T. U.
convention.
Miss Margaret ]. Bile, national lee
turer OF Michigan. made the address of
the evening. using as her theme. THE
Nervous system" Mrs. Mooreland re-
tertainment at the recreation rooms,
I4iS pennsylvania avenue, and Mrs
William Gibb and Mrs. Charles Mayers
were appointed to arrange for an en-
rooms January /. Mrs. A. C. Giles Of
Anna Gordon Union made few re-
marks. Two new members were ad-
mitted. Mrs. r. c. Gulley and Mrs.
crank McChesney. John Cisco of
Columbus. Ohio. addressed the meeting
for few minutes. Mrs. Alvin Day
was named as chairman of the commit
tes 10 arrange for the January meet
ing Refreshments were served, Mrs.
Amy Giossorenner assisting the hostess.
Georsiann p. Porter Auxiliary, No. 1e.
.. n. T.. held its annual election of off,
Gers Monday evening at its hall. 3o4 b
street southeast. as follows Lady com
mander. Mrs. S. ]. Coulter: lady vice
commander. Mrs. N. soper; lady deputy
eommander. ,a: Mrs NJ. pape: lady adju-
Mrs. NJ. K: Dimarzo:. lady quartermas-
ter. Miss r. Potter; lady of!icer of the
day. Mrs. A Johnson: lady ofncer Of
Chaplain cha Mrs sf n Fatn Fl afGa@s' saas .ensfs ,say
Miss S. Dimarzo; lady musician. Mrs
NJ. Gregory: first lady colorbearer, Miss
NJ. X. Dimarzo; second lady coler-
bearer, Mrs. K. Perkins: patriotic in
structor. Mrs NJ. f. Potter.
The event of the evening was the
presentation of a silk flag by Sergt.
John Masters. L. S. A. Two new mem
hers were taken in. Comrade Hull, past
commander, and Comrade Knight
present commander of No. Io4, Army
and Navy Union. Sergt. Brooking. who
has been one of the leading spirits in
the good times" Of the auxiliary for
the last two years. has been called for
service "over there" Refreshments
were served By the good of the order
committee. 1t was decided to have an
open meeting January II, when the
new officers will be installed.
Sons of Veterans.
The annual election of officers of Will
liam B. Cushing Camp, No. 30. Sons of
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