Evening star., 1918-02-17

Tie Congress 81 AstAess anA Psre1t-
TeasAer Asseeiatfess Of the ptstrict Of
Csau4bia will meet Tuesday afternoon
Mt $50 at the Rochambeau. Speakers
and their subjects will be: DR.. f. r.
Copeland. Feeding and Care of In
fants.; Representative b. c. Hilliard.
Mothers Pension: Mrs- Kate waller
Barrett, Mothers Building for Serv-
Ice Mems Club.
met Tuesday at the residence of the
president, Mrs James Kirkpatrick, who
occupied the chair. The afternoon was
devoted to routine business and re-
port Of the educational committee. out
lining plans for Red Cross work IN the
schools, bird contests and also their
suggestions for cooperation with the
school authorities In references , 10 ,sas ra,s-
ters relating to the welfare OF the
county schools. The club already has
raised more than tss for the Social
by teas held at the homes of the mem
bers The next tea will be held at the
residence Of Mrs James Ellis, Bradley
Hills Md At the next regular meet
ing Of the club Walter Uhord will
speak on ~Charities."
The Excelsssr Literary Club met
Tuesday al the residence of Mrs J. NJ.
Holmes Stock Raising and Products
of the Soil" was the subject OF paper
read by Mrs Baker. Other readings, ap-
propriate to Lincolns birthday anniver-
sary, were contributed by members
Guests of the meeting were Miss A. T.
Edison and Miss E Difandorf, grand
daughter of the hostess. Both con-
tributed musical selections
The executive committee. National So
eiety daughters of Founders and Pa
. tri0ts of America met Wednesday IN
the white parior of the New Ebbitt- The
national president Mrs. Noble, presided,
with the usual officers present and coun-
cilors from Pennsylvania MARYLAND and
Connecticut Satisfactory reports were
received from officers and committees.
A letter was read from Mrs. Huidekoper,
treasurer Washington ward, American
Hospital Neuilly, France, expressing
much appreciation for the recent giit OF
$500 from this society. thus making
$1,000 raised for this object.
motion was carried that the MEM
bers give all possible assistance to the
publicity campaign of the war FISK m
surance for soldiers and sailors
This society, it was stated. was the
first patriotic organization to incorporate
in its constitution pledge for war re-
lief work.
Four new members were elected and
six proposed for membership from the
various states
The state historic committee, ID. A. H,
will meet Thursday at 1850 a m, at the
residence of Mrs. Charles ". Rlchard-
son. 1917 Connecticut avenue. Miss Eta
Josslyn Giffin, historian of Mary WASH
1ngton Chapter. will read paper en-
fitled, .The Widows Mite" Friends are
invited to be present
The Dolly Madison Chapter, ID. A. r.,
was entertained Tuesday evening at
the residence of Mrs. R. E. Ciaugntoh,
the regent, Mrs. Mertz, presiding In
teresting matters of business were dls-
cussed and gift of money voted TO
assist in the restoration OF the village
Of Tilloloy in France
Mrs A. D. Call read a paper on woo
Hou, q Dowager Empress of China IN
the seventh century. Miss Redfern told
Of the work in the American hospital at
Neuilly France, and especially in the
Washington ward. Miss Barlow de-
scribed the recent presentation of flag
in memroy of Lafayette to the library
more. Mrs. James McNabb, historian,
xead a tribute to Lincoln.
A social hour with light refresh
ments followed.
The John Hall Chapter. d. A. r. held
its seventh anniversary meeting Tues
day evening at the home of the regent,
Miss Ethelwyn BaSSett Hall The
alternates for the coming congress were
elected and the regent reported that SIC
had been sent to the Red Cross through
the conservation committee from the
sale of the material collected in the
melting pot, which had been placed in
the window of Luders store. She also
read the report OF all the war RELIEF
work done by the members OF the
chapter since last April, which included
Q large subscription to the liberty loan.
The chapter voted to send its per
capita assessment for the restoration
of the village of Tilloloy in France.
Reports of various activities in Red
Cross and other war work were given
by the members and the usual social
hour followed the conclusion of the
business.
The College Womcn's Club tea tomor-
row will be in charge of section v,
Mount Holyoke. Bates. Colby and Uni
versity of Maine. with Miss Jean Cole.
chairman
The guest of honor, DIR. Frances G..
Davenport. will speak on The Free
dom of the Seas" Other members OF
this section who will act as hostessess
are: Mrs. Annie E. Black, Mrs. Julia
Bodfsh, Mrs. E. F. Gilman, Mrs. F. G.
Grau. Mrs Adelia Hensley, Mrs. J. A.
LIE Clerc, Miss Ruth H. Olmstead. Mrs.
Miss Mary Sawyer, Miss Ruth NJ.
Stauffer, Mrs. Eugene E. Stevens, Miss
Emily L Smith. Mrs. Henry White,
Mrs. Frank G. wilkins, Mrs. o. c. Mer-
Louise 81. Coburn, Mrs. George Otis
Smith and Miss A. Margaret Merrill.
Senior Gov. Thomas WeIe. society. c.
A. R~Malvern NettIeton entertained
the Senior Children of the American
Revolution Friday evening at his home
in Euclid street Reese Thomson, vice
president, presided. Mrs Emig re-
ported that four bouquets and 1T
magazines had been taken to the
Naval Hospital. A number of knitted
garments were brought in for men in
the Signal Corps.
Edward Noyes, Helen Noyes and
Joseph Richards were admitted TO
membership.
The members will raise a fund dur
ing Lent to purchase a victrola for a
soldiers hospital
Donald Hopkins and Bremen Hunt
furnished mandolin music for dancing
which followed the meeting.
The annual celebration of George
Washington's birthday by the Children
of the National Society will be held
Saturday in the ballroom of the Arcade,
18th street and Park road
Beginning at o'clock with a recep-
ton By the national officers, Mrs. AL
bert Bair Cummins president; Miss
Helen Stout, state C. A r director.
will be in charge Of a short patriotic
program. after which there will be
dancing. Members Of the c. A. R. may
invite guests upon the payment of a
silver offering for Red Cross work.
All Children of the American Revo-
luton are requested to attend the
patriotic celebration by the Sons and
Daughters of the American Revolution
in the Tabernacle Saturday.
Members should wear ribbon badges
and be at the door marked "ushers' by