Evening star., 1922-04-23

League may be obtained from Miss
Margaret Hood. % Jackson place.
The District OF Columbia Congress
of Mothers and Parent-Tencher AssO.
Citations met Tuesday at the Ebbitt
Hotel. Mrs. J. Sanders reported on
the work of the health committee.
which is starting a campaign for sani-
tary drinking fountains in public
schools. Mrs. kalmbach. in her report
on the Juvenile Court. emphasized
the need for receiving home for
children whose cases are being in
vestigated before coming to court.
Mrs. Hayes presented a summary of
the legislation before Congress re-
garding manufactured milk.
Mrs. w. w. Smith introduced Brig.
Gen. Amos Fries. L. S. A. who spoke
on the Relation of Parent and Child
He stated that the attitude of the
parent should be one of a loving
counselor and sympathetic comrade,
and emphasized the fact that the pub
lie school is an excellent place for
the child to acquire qualities of lead
ershfp, fair dealing and ability to mix
well. In closing he scored various
communistic tendencies which are
apt to lower the standards of the
home.
The state convention of the congress
will be held Thursday at 1890, con-
tinuing all day. Officers will be elect
ed and reports received from associ-
ated clubs.
The Excelsior Liternry Club met
Tuesday evening with Mrs. NJ. J. Frear
and was called to order by its presf-
dent. Mrs. J. w: Bulla. Mrs. NJ. F..
Fisher wrote of her trip through the
Yosemite valley. which was read by
Mrs. Emma Gravatt.
Instrumental and vocal music was
contributed by Miss Jessie Pearce and
Mrs. Clara Kalstrom, Mrs. Elmer Carr
and Mr.. and Mrs. A. H. Frear.
Anthony League-A business meet
ing was held Wednesday, pm, head
quarters. 2007 Columbia road Mrs
Evelyn Wideney presided.
Mr.. Hendley and Mrs. Paul have
gone to Atlantic City. where Mrs. Paul
is to address the Federation of Minis
ters. She also spoke to the soldiers at
st. Elizabeths Easter morning. illus
trating with a robe from her collec-
tion of Biblical garments.
Mrs. Bonnet spoke of the work Of
the Central Union Mission: Many new
members were admitted.
The Anthony League card party will
be given Friday. 2 to S pm. at the
Women's Foundation, in interest Of
the federation clubhouse. Tickets may
be secured from members. A meeting
is scheduled Tor Wednesday afternoon.
Columbia Union, w. c. r. u. met
Friday at the home Of Mrs. E. S.
Henry. Miss Lindley spoke on present
prohibition. problems and Mrs. j. w.
F'rizzell. a member, and president of
Women's Federated Clubs Of the Dis
trict, gave a short address. 1t was an.
nounced that Mrs. w. E. De Reimer
will leave to make her home with her
son in Arizona. Mrs. De Reimer is one
of the oldest members Of the District
w. C. T. U. and was an organizer Of
the Mothers clubs Of the w. c. T. q.
Z U, 8. Grant Circle, Ladies' G.. A. r.,
celebrated its both anniversary Tues
day at G. A. r. Hall. The president,
Mrs. Hampler. greeted members and
guests, and the committee in charge.
Miss ., F. Hayward, chairman, con-
sisted of Mrs. Laura A. L. Lemmoil,
Mrs. Adolph H. Schippert, Mrs. Almira
O. Clements and Mrs. Anna F. Q;Brien
Mrs. Hempler and Mrs. Walters pre-
sented the circle with birthday cakes.
A program of patriotic exercises. ad-
dresses and songs was contributed by
Miss Mildred Schippert. Miss Edith A.
Williams, Ralph Bissonette, Capt.
Robert A. Armour, Mrs. Laura A.
I,emmon. DR.. Henry A. Johnson, Mrs.
Alma Lee Barton. Mrs. Almira Lee
Cjements. Col. H. l.. DEAN and Others
Col. Dean invited the circle to par
ticipate in the reception to be held
at q. A. r. Hall Wednesday, and in
the exercises in honor of Gen. Y: s.
Grant. Thursday at Metropolitan
invitation to attend the dedication of
the memorial window in the Red Cross