Evening star., 1919-03-02

Hendley, e007 Columbia road. The chair
men Of committees made Interesting re-
ports. Mrs. Kondrup urged the MEM
bers of the league to continue knitting
for the engineers in Siberia, as they are
in need OF more warm garments. Har-
yey Goddard Of the University of Michi-
gan spoke OF the work done for the men
in prisons by the Pathfinder's Club OF
a rierica. He was followed by Mr.. Kunz,
vice president OF the Prisoners Relief
Society, with headquarters at $40 e
street, who spoke OF the work done by
that organization for men after they
are released from prison. in encourag-
ing them to lead useful and clean lives:
The Anthony League, the Chamber OF
Commerce and the Rotary Club have
appointed committees to assist the or
ganization. "Wednesday at o'clock
Mrs. Thomas F. Walsh will speak OF the
work done in her home for the war
victims in, France and Belgium. The
monthly meeting OF the league will be
held at. the \. A W s. A. headquarters,
1926 Rhode Island avenue. Thursday
evening at 8 o'clock. Mrs. Kate Waller
Barrett and J. Lawrence Solly. chair
man of the board of children's guar
dians, will speak on the Woman and
Child Problem in the Reconstruction
Feriod.'' Mrs. Lillian Cheuowith will
sing. The public is cordially invited to
both meetings
The Victory Chapter. ID. A. r.. Mrs.
Louis A Abbot, regent, met Monday
morning at the residence of Mrs. 10
seph Stewart, 1872 Lamont street. Mrs
David a. Caldwell was the assisting
hostess. Sewing was followed by the
business meeting. at which ten alter
mates were elected to the national con-
greSS. Lunch was served at ! O'Clock,
a I which Mrs. F. A. Greens walt. ex-
Ruth Brewster Chapter. was the guest
of honor. After lunch Mrs, Greena-
walt gave A talk on the subject OF
how to become an ideal chapter.
The Washington Readers Club met
Tuesday evening with a good attend
ance, despite the storm. Mrs. Eliza
beth r. Walton. founder of the club,
Teaching" the results of which were
demonstrated by Francis Thorn in
"Hamlet's Address to the Players"
and Edwin Trusheim as Henry "
Marian Trabae as Princess Kath
arine" and Mary Vacarro as alice"
Violet Pierson presented THE High
wayman," by Alfred Noyes. and Mrs.
Sarah Morrison Smith read Van Dykes
The God of the Open Air"
The woman's Club of bethesda met
Tuesday at the residence of Mrs. w.
Wilson Offutt, Bethesda, Md. 1t was
guest day and both members and
guests were entertained by Lieut.. AL
fred Baker United States air service,
who told Of his experiences as pris-
oner in Germany.
The Constitution Chapter of the ID.
A. r. was entertained at Madison Hall
School. S053 P street, Tuesday even
ing, it being the regular meeting of
the chapter, with Miss Elizabeth Re
gina Winston as hostess. The regent,
Mrs. Goodwin d. Ellsworth. presided.
Five names were presented for mem
berShip. The chapter voted to pur-
chase twelve canes made from wood
taken from the old George Washing
boys at Walter Reed Hospital. Mrs.
Emig, the founder of Thomas Welles
Chapter of the c. A. R.. reported
its tenth anniversary meeting, in
which she explained the stars of
their service flag which had been pre-
sented to them by the Constitution
Chapter. One gold star was reported.
Delegates to the national meeting
in April were elected as follows: Mrs.
Goodwin D. Ellsworth, Mrs. Alice
Shull, Mrs. Frank A. Eyarts, Mrs
Marcus w. Lewis, Mrs. Charles c..
Mrs. James 1. Parker. Mrs. William
Sanford, Mrs John Il Sisman and Miss
Grace Margaret Layman.
Miss Elizabeth Regina Winston rem
dered some beautiful vocal selections
throughout the evening, and after the
business meeting, assisted by he.
pupils, served refreshments The
guests of the chapter were DR.. Grand
neld, Capt. Emig, Worth Bagiey Ellis
worth, Mrs. Marsh, Mrs. Talbot, Mrs.
Wilmer and Miss White
Cornell Women OF WaahinGton-An
Cornell women here will be welcome
at a get together dinner to be held
at the Allies Inn, 9Th and B streets,
Tuesday evening. March IL, at
$50 O'Clock.
Those attending should notify Mrs.
by Friday.
Continental Danes Chapter, d. A. r.,
met Tuesday at the home OF Mrs.
Beverly Evans, Chevy Chase.
Mrs. II. T. GuSs, regent, and Mrs.
Edwin Fox, vice regent were present
and there was a. full attendance of
members. officers for the ensuing
year were elected and at the conclu-
sion of the business Mrs. Evans
father, Charles NJ Pepper, gave the
chapter a talk on his recent journey
into South America
This was followed by a plea for the
Arm menians, made by Sergt. William
White. veteran OF the Gallipoli and
Palestine campaigns, introduced by
Mr.. Doyle, representing the national
committee here.
Mrs. c. L. Stock, chairman woman's
committee, spoke a few words, enlisting
the aid of the chapter in this great cause
of the near east
"Our Flag" Chapter. ID. A. r., was
entertained by Mrs William NJ Han
nay at her home. 207 I street, Tues
day evening. A short business ses-
sion was followed by a program of
which Mrs. Samuel Polkinhorn was
the chairman The regent, Mrs. j.
Edgar Smith, introduced DR.. William
Earle Clarke Of the Red Cross Med
ical Corps, who has lately returned
from France. and who gave a talk
on his hospital work. emphasizing the
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