Evening star., 1923-12-23

uents of various college groups in
me Icy CITY VIII be the hostesses. These
Annie Rathburn, Mrs Frank White
So, Iazenove Lee, Mrs. ]. Austin
stone, Miss Kate Estey, Mrs. Carl
lr,eennlng. Mrs. Wilson Compton and
MISS Marion Magruder.
"A group of plays will be given by
me drama section of the Washington
pranch, under the direction Of Mrs
H. roster Balm, Saturday, $50 pm.
ihe Twentieth Century Club.-The
section of education, under the lead
crShlp of Mrs. Thomas Sidwell. is
taxing great interest in local educa-
.Ional matters, having supported the
movement for a psychological ex-
pert in the public schools, both
morally and financially. The section
is now working in behalf of truly
harriet Locher in recent address
oHers to send to all clubwomen and
mothers who desire 1t weekly notices
OF pictures of particular value to
children.
There will be no meeting of the
section this month. The January
speaker will be Mrs. Avery Coonley,
and in February the dean of the
cathedral. Rev c. c. F. Bratenahl. will
be heard
The art section will meet Thurs
day at pm. at 1447 Irving street.
Subject, Lorenzo the Magnificent"--
ldlh by MTS. "A. X. CranQdlI.
International Association OF Art and
Ietters.-Mrs Maud Howe Elliot and
Mrs. Robert w. Imbry were guests of
the International Association of Art
and Letters for the afternoon tea of
&ecember Is. Many members and
guests were present and listened with
great interest while Mrs. Imbry spoke
of the life and customs of the people
among whom she was living while
carving her work in AnROra
Mrs. Elliot, daughter of Julia Ward
Howe. extolled this city. telling how
she intends to carry its message of
beauty and inspiration to all the
other cities she visits.
Mrs. Hugh B. Irish was hostess. as
sisted by Mrs. Charles Stiefel and Mrs.
Ruth Parks, who poured tea.
The previous Saturday Mrs. ]. w.
Hoffman was hostess, assisted by Mrs.
Charles Stiefel. with Mrs. Alexander
Henneman pouring tea. Mrs. Ruth
Parks sang, to her own accompani-
ment. The president of the associa-
tion, DR.. Clarence J. Owens. and Mrs.
Owens were the guests of honor Dr.
owens spoke of his activities, which
have kept him from the city for so
many months-visits to Europe. Pana-
ma. Cuba. etc, and finally officiating
at the Monroe celebration held in
Richmond. His recent decoration by
the King of Italy for services rem
dered to the italian government was
The former ambassador of Brazil
DR.. Manuel de Olevera Lima. and Mrs.
De Lima will be guests of honor at
the literary salon Thursday evening.
the regular day. Wednesday, having
been changed to Thursday.
The first ambassador for Cuba, DR..
Torriente, will be the principal guest
at the literary salon for January.
The Sixteenth Street Heights Club
was entertained by Mrs. Harry K.
Hobart at it's meeting Tuesday. DR..
Minna Denton, Department of Agri-
culture, was guest of honor and spoke
of the plans of the newly created
bureau of home economics. The mem-
hers were especially interested In the
proposed tests of food, clothing and
Of these tests will enable housewives
TO choose intelligently from the nu-
merous brands and grades of goods
offered for sale.
The club will meet with Mrs. T..
Hawkins the second Tuesday in jan
uary
Abracadabra.-A bi-monthly meet
ing of the Abracadabra Club was held
Wednesday evening, at the home of DR..
and Mrs. Brumbaugh. "Conquerors of
Europe furnished the topic for roll
call An original paper. entitled up in
the Air was presented by Frank S.
mas story read by Mrs. Henry Barrick.
The Battery Park Garden Club met
December II, at 10 am. at the home
of Col. and Mrs J. B. Bennett, on Fair
fax road.
The meeting was called to order by
the president, Mrs. p. H. Mallory.
Following the reading of the minutes
of the preceding meeting, by the secre-
tary. Mrs. Reeves, the question Of ex-
tending the privilege of membership to
persons outside of Battery Park was
considered.
In view Of the fact that the ladies
felt they had derived so much benefit,
since organizing, favorable vote was
taken.
PROT: David David Lunsden, honorary pres,-
Arten, pathologist, United States De-
partment of Agriculture. Dr. Orten
gave an illustrated lecture, by means of
colored slides projected on the new day
light screen, which eliminated the
necessity of darkening the room or in
terfering with ventilation.
He discussed in detail the vegetable
garden, stressing salad plants and their
dietetic values and showed in addition
10 those native in America, plants from
Asia, Africa and various parts of the
world, which are now successfully
grown in his garden in Takoma Park.
DR.. Orten illustrated how, by a knowl-
edge of the species and time of plant
ing, salads could be had from the home
garden throughout the year.
The Battery Park Garden Club is an
ticipating its affiliation with the Garden
Club of America. Since its organiZa-
ton, under the direction Of Prof. David
Lumsden. Of the federal horticultural
board, and graduate Of the Academy Of
Fine Arts, and the horticultural estab-
lishment of Veitch, London, England.
interest In the work is evidenced by the
quantities of hyacfnths, tulips, narcissi
and other bulbs that have been planted
in the individual garden for early spring
blossoming.
The next meeting will be held at the
home Of Maj. and Mrs. ]. J. Burleigh,
on Ridge road, January Z, at 10 am.
The Excelsior Literary Club met.
Tuesday at the home of Mrs. Julia w.
dent, Mrs w. A. Trauty, presided. A
paper on the Life and Times of Tut
ankhamen' was read by Mrs. Hobbs.
Christmas carols were played on a
set of rare silver chimes by Mrs.
Webb. Reports from the State FEEDER
alton of Women's Clubs were made.
The club will hold q. Christmas re-
ception Thursday evening at the home
of the president, Mrs w. A. Trauty,
1882 Park road.
The Women's Auxiliary to the Rail-
way Mail Association, met Saturday
night at Odd Fellows Hall. Mrs. Vic
tor p. Hammer and Mrs. E. N. Simms
were admitted to merab abership. The
better-home movement was discussed
and the club went on record as CO.
operating with the. General Fedora
ton of Women's Clubs in having the
better home films" shown in the
neighborhood theaters. The organiza-
tion also voted to cooperate with the
Harding memorial committee.
Gratifying communications were
read from senators and representa-
tives in response to letters written
by members of the auxiliary. asking