Evening star., 1918-11-17
AMONG THE CLUBS

HlWUNd lnL UlD0
The national executive eennittee Of
the Daughters Of Founders and Pa
triots held its first meeting OF the
season Wednesday morning with Mrs.
John ]. Myers at Stoneleigh Court The
treasurer reported a balance Of $252.24,
5000 more having been sent in the sum-
mer to the American Hospital, Neu-
lily, France, making $1,000 sent in a
little more than year. Fifteen mem-
bers were present. Mrs. Amos G.
Draper was elected registrar, the Of
fee having been left vacant since
May out Of respect to the former %
died May 12. Announcement was
made by the president. Mrs. Noble.
of the publication Of the book, Clara
Barton. Humanitarian" prepared by
Mrs. Cora Bacon Foster, member OF
this society, who also died in the
spring. 1t was decided to print q
roll of honor of the men in the world
war who were descended from the
same ancestors of the society mem
bers. Mrs. George H. Martin was ap-
pointed in charge of the work.
Eleven new members were admitted,
making over 1000 admitted to date.
The registrar announced the papers
of numbers 500 to 900 bound and ad-
ded to the files of the society. A let
ter of sympathy to the corresponding
secretary on the death of her hus-
band and one of thanks for her offer
during the summer was ordered to be
sent Mrs. Natalie Fernald. Eighteen
new names were read for the first
time, to be acted on later. Mrs.
Robert johnson offered to compile
list of all members ever admitted,
noting any deaths or designations.
The League of American Pen Women
held it's first regular fall meeting
Monday evening at league headQuar-
ters, 1923 H street. Only urgent busi-
ness was transacted and an adjourn
ment taken to Saturday evening to
allow members to take part in the
celebration of the war victory.
Plans were outlined for a benefit to
be given in January, with the object
the growing demand of the league
and to provide for a permanent club
home. The treasurer's report showed
the league to be in excellent financial
condition and an investor in fourth
liberty loan bonds. The work of the
was very creditable.
The work outlined for the year is
along the lines of reconstruction.
Recognizing that there will be a re-
version to letters and art, the league
will make known to it's members and
friends the best literature and pic
lures and music of the war period
Several scenarios, the successful
work of league members, will be
shown in moving pictures. A lecture
I 0f =, s,>
| martyr countries of the war. accom-
panied by the official war pictures, is
promised for an early date A literary
program will be given at the monthly
meetings. The Friday teas. so sue
cessful last year. in their educational
The program included a concise
sketch of the biennial convention,
G. F. W. c., by N. Lillian Williamson,
the leagues delegate. Two clever
papers. suggested by the housing
problem, followed. One. by Florence
of war worker seeking a home, the
other, by Gertrude Buckingham
| Thomas. gave the experience of a
landlady providing a home for war
workers.
The following members were elected:
| Mrs. Kathleen L. Byrne. Berkeley,
| Cal; Miss A1liene S. De Chant, Han-
over. Pa: Mrs. Charles E. Lobdell,
Tribune. Kan: Mrs. L. M. Fitzgerald,
Dallas, Tex; Miss Amy L. Paulding.
Chicago. H.; Miss Dorothy Metzger,
New York city; Mrs. Martha Pattee
Ridge. Billings. Mont; Mrs. jean
nette H. Wade, Los Angeles, Cal: Mrs.
Frances Wayne, Denver, Col; Mrs
Constance Winifred Stumpe. st. Louis
Mo: Mrs. Thomas c. Wetmore. Arden,
koma Park, D. C., and Miss Eunice
Marien Ensor, Mrs. Hobart Brooks,
Miss katherine Brooks and Mrs. Mat
thew I. Scott, all OF Washington, D. c.
The Caltus Club met Tuesday at Mrs.
teen members and two guests. Mrs.
Writ, present. Roll call was an
swered by quotations from Con
fucius." The first paper, on History
of Ancient China" (22O7 B. c., was
on Manners and Customs Of the Chi
nese." was by Mrs. J. E. Dyer. The
conversation on Confucius was by
Mrs. William Knowles Cooper, which
concluded the program.
held its initial meeting for the, year
at the home of the regent, Miss Caro-
lene Smith. Mintwood place Work
for the winter was discussed at
length. A letter from the mother
| of the adopted French orphan was
a social hour. Among the guests
present were Miss Helen Stout and
Rev. Herbert Scott Smith, rector of
st. Margaret's, and brother of the
regent The second meeting was
held Tuesday at the home of DR.. and
apartment. During the social hour
Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde Bruce Aitchison
gave several musical numbers. The
chapter is planning to carry on all
| it's previous charities, and will, as
| the seasdh advances, add new objects.
i Clothing for the French peasants is
| being received at the home Of the
regent. The next meeting will be held
December 3 at the residence Of Mrs.
! Tuoy, 18th street near Dupont Circle.
| Abigail Hartman Rice Chapter. d. A.
| r., met Monday at the War Trade
| Board Club. 21O0 Massachusetts, ave-
| nue.. the chapter being the guests of
Miss Myra Nellis and Miss Sarah
Young.
| Miss Priscilla Slaughter was ap-
pointed a member of the hospitality
! Miss Ora Ward was named as the
! chapters representative on the Dis
trict magazine committee
F! Miss Myra Nellis was unanimously
| elected to memDerSnlp, ana the names
of Miss Annie Hench and Miss
! Blanche L. Bryan were presented for
| membership.
Plans for a Thanksgiving dance
| for men in uniform were discussed,
| details of which will be announced
| later. The program includes dancing
| and refreshments.
The Women's Section, Montgomery
County Council Of Defense, met in
Rockville at the Montgomery Country
| Club Tuesday. Mrs. j. Frank Wilson