The Washington herald., 1919-06-01

duced Mrs. Minnie Keppinser, dep
ufy supreme commander. who then
presided over the meeting.
The candidates were admitted at
the opening. Each line Of candidates
was led by the record keeper Of the
various reviews 70. which the can
didates belonged The candidates
were warmly welcomed by the SUI
preme commander. Miss Bina n.
West. Port Huron. Mich,
After singing THE Star spangied
Banner" Mrs. Archibald Hopkins.
past president OF the woman's Ma
tional Council of Defense, cordially
welcomed Miss Bina NJ. West to
Washington Mrs. Hopkins gave a
! fine talk on woman's work, highly
complimenting the work OF the wom-
ans Benefit Association in this city
Mrs. West. mother Of Miss West.
was then presented to the audience
and most warmly welcomed.
The audience Joined in singing
Smiles"
Mrs. Keppinger. after q few WE'LL
chosen words of introduction. pre-
scented Miss West TO the audience
and she gave a splendid forceful ad-
dress, clearly outlining the work Of
the association and the general plan
Of insurance. Miss Vests talk was
highly appreciated and thoroughly en-
5oyed by the audience.
Mrs. Isabelle Ball. past relief presi-
dent OF the L. of the G. A. r. then
gave few words Of appreciation of
the WORK Of Miss West and the associ-
alton. Before closing, Mrs. Keppinger
spoke special words of commendation
4 fnr III N ha hAlr.aner L..
membership campaign which to date
has been SO successful. After closing
chorus, an Informal reception was
held in which Miss West personally
greeted all present
The guard work was fsultIessly done
and both Capt. Patrick. Mrs. Rhoda
ireland. lady at arms and Mrs. Eta
Warder. musician. deserve especial
credit.
Miss West and Mrs. Keppinger were
recipients of beautiful flowers from
the various reviews.
A most delightful luncheon was
given by Miss Bina NJ. West, supreme
command of the w. B. A. of the
Maccabees. as a compliment to the
successful workers in the membership
campaign. Saturday. May "A. at the
New Ebbitt Hotel The decorations
favors and menus were especially or
dered for the occasion and were beau
tifuL The following ladies were seat
ed: Miss Bina n. West and her
mother. Mrs. West. Port Huron.
Mich: Mrs. Minnie keppinger. deputy
supreme commander. this city: Mrs.
Fannie Walters, Mrs. Lula Hammond,
Mrs. Glasscock. and Mrs. Jett, Ma
tional Review No. /: Miss Edna Nc
Intosh. Mrs. Mary VanNess. Mrs
Florence Topping and Miss Jennie
Waddy. Mount Vernon No. .: Mrs.
Mary Anderson. Mrs. Stella Towner.
Mrs. Cochran. Mrs. Springman. of Co.
lumbia No. 3; Mrs. Martha Dean.
Brightwood No. 5; Mrs. Christine
Schaffer. Liberty Union No. 6: Mrs.
Mary Killeen. Georgetown No. 10: Mrs
Theresa Foster. Mrs. Marie Baker
Smith. Victory No. L. Mrs. Hattie
Palmer of National No. ]. and Mrs.
Lucy Miller of Columbia No. ,, were
invited guests. but were una BILE to at
tend. Music for the luncheon was
furnished by Mr.. Stewart The ladies
in charge Of the banquet expressed
special appreciation to Mr.. Topping of
the New Ebbitt for many courtesies
received during the luncheon.
District of Columbia Oficers' Club
of the w. B. A. met Thursday even
ing. May .. at Seventh and I streets.
Mount Vernon Review No. was hos
tess. The evening was spent in de-