New-York tribune., 1921-05-15

of the day, presented for discussion
the drama "The Return of the Druses.'
Mrs. John Holley Clark spoke of the
religion of the Druses, and reading of
SCENES from the play was given by
Miss Jessie K. Watson. The principal
address was given by Dr. Howard Duff
field, after which there was general
discussion, led by Miss Annie Doughty
and Miss Florence A. Williams.
Miss Helen Crook gave two delight
full piano solos: Les deux Alouettes
and Butterfly Etude.
The hospitality committee for the
day was Mrs. William Griffith, chair
man; Mrs. Louise A. Hadley, Mrs.
Lease. The entire day was in charge
and presided over by the outgoing
president, Mrs. John Holley Clark, who
has been in the chair for the past two
years.
Mrs. Ralph Folks, 1910 Madison
Avenue, was hostess at 81 surprise
party rendered Mrs. John Jay Bush,
New York, by the active members of
the society. They presented Mrs. Bush
with silver and gold vanity case,
suitably inscribed, in appreciation of
her work since her election year
ago. Although the monthly meetings
have been adjourned until October,
the chairman of philanthropy, Mrs
Gerson, Charles Coblens, announces
that the sewing circle will continue to
hold its meetings each Monday from
2 to o'clock at her residence, 601
West 115th Street, to make garments
for little children. of the poorer classes,
so that supply may be on hand when
cold weather comes. The society has
Hospital, under Mrs. Stoweh Stebbins,
and will continue the work during
the summer. Fifty dollars toward the
bus fund at Fox Hills was donated by
the Michigan Daughters, when the or
ganization dissolved and Joined the
Michigan Women The final dinner
dance of the year will be held on
Friday at the Clarendon Restaurant
The last meeting of the season of
the Legislative League was held last
Thursday at the Waldorf-Astoria. The
annual election took place. The presi-
dent, Mrs. Thomas Slack, and all the
officers were reelected, with two ex-
ceptions. These were: Mrs. William G..
Domorest was. elected fourth vice-presi-
dent and Mrs. S. l. Prescott director.
Mrs. S. Losch was chairman of election.
Mrs. F. A. Cornelius was named for
historian and Mrs. H. Matthew chair
man of luncheon. Annual reports were
made by the president, Mrs Slack; re-
cordlng secretary, Mrs. Janette Boyn-
ton; corresponding secretary, Mrs. F.
E. Bradner; treasurer, Mrs. Ella C.
Guilford, and auditor. Mrs. H. G.
Hughes. The vice presidents, Mrs. J..
Hedges Crowell, Mrs. E. A. Tuttle and
Mrs. NJ. Josephine Smart, expressed
satisfaction with the growth of the
league. Reports from the following
chairmen were given and accepted: Re-
ception, Mrs. Harry Plum; member
ship, Mrs. S. Prescott, and publicity,
Mrs. John Joseph Macdonald.
The parliamentary drill was review
OF the years lessons which Mrs. Slack
has given the league. Demonstrations
of presiding procedure" were given
by Mrs. Herbert l. Taylor, Mrs. j.
Hedges Crowell, Mrs. E. A. Tuttle. Mrs.
F. E. Bradner and Mrs. Josephine
Smart.
New members welcomed were Mrs.
Francis H., Ross, Mrs. N. B. Eustis, Mrs.
e. j. -Legar, Mrs. w. 'Knick and Mrs.
Claire Stevens.
Subjects unanimously chosen for
study next year are the Constitution of
the United States and the Declaration
of independence. :. a5r !,
* The Theater Club, Inc, held it's an
nuaI efection1 last Tuesday at the Hotel
Asters Mrs. John II. Parker, who has
filled the soffice of 8president for the
last last SIX years, was mot a, candidate for
reelection. The following officers
were elected: President Mrs. George
MI. = Clyde; first vice-president, Mrs.
James McCullagh;; second vice 7presi-
dent, sMasa$Walter w. Griffith. record
ing secretary, Mrs.Gharles Robertson;
treasurer, Mrs. Albern w. Williams.
Six directors .wereSehesen, Mrs. Walter
Gahagah, Mrs. Frank Peteler, Mrs. J..
B. Taylor end Mrs. j.. S. Tanner each
Of whom succeeded herself, and Mrs.
Fred O.. Grunman and Mrs. A. Preston
Gear YsE go, .,s9 ~.
d The clubs annual reception will be
held May %, when the new. officers
will &be' Installed. The program ar
ragged tby Mrs. Albert A.. Snowden will
include as one feature an entire act
from Clare RUNNERS comedy, "Rollo's
Wild Qat," which will be presented by
the company NOW playing.
The Virginia Society, Mrs. Frank
Murray Tench, president, held its last
meeting at the Hotel Astor on Friday.
Mrs. Tench had for her guests of honor
Judge, and Mrs. James A Allen, Miss
Helen Varick Boswell, Mrs. Charles B.
Goldborough, Mrs. Charles Griffin, Mrs.
Otto Hahn, Mrs. Eward T. Herbert,
Mrs. Robins A. Lau, Mrs. Ernest NAL
colin, DR.. Rosalie Slaughter Morton,
Mrs. James Henry Parker, Mrs. Liv-
ingston Rowe Schuyler, Nine, Aida
Tanini- -Tagliavia and Mrs. Bernhardt
Wall.
The program opened with an address
of greeting from Mrs. Fench;. a So
prano solo by Mrs. r. C. Kenyon, with
accompaniment by Mrs. James Pope:
Halford F.. Mills gave reading, fol-
lowed by duet by Marie Sanguinette
and Paula Allen. Mrs. Frank Keep
spoke on the pro-league. The program
was closed by the president, who in
troduced her guests, and then Dixie"
was sung by Mrs. R. G. Kenyon, with
Mrs. James Pope accompanying.
The next meeting will be held at the
home of Mrs Tench early in June, at
Annadale, S. /.
The Manhattan Matinee Club (Mrs.
Jessie Emerson Moffat founder aud
president) will have it's last matinee
party of the season on Wednesday.
when the members will attend per-
formance of Thanks to You" at the
Thirty-ninth Street Theater. 1t will
follow luncheon at the Waldorf As
toria. Mrs. d. Wadsworth jr. will be
chairman of the day. On Monday aft
erneon, May 20, the final business meet