Evening star., 1923-02-03

dies, and whistling solos. Onicers OF
the society will be elected for the en-
suing year and the evening VIII later
be given over for dancing.
There are many Iowans in Washing
ton, and II Is the wish of the society
to enroll them as members, as the
meetings are the medium through
which old friendships are kept alive
and new ones formed. The annual
dues are small and meetings are free
to members.
The Practical Psychology Club met
Tuesday evening at Mount Pleasant
Congregational Church. with the
president, Frederick L. Pratt, presid-
ing. Brainbridge Crist lectured on
The Psychology of Music" in which
he considered the mechanism of
thought in musical composition. Miss
Charlotte Farwell and Miss Pendleton
Barr, sang compositions by the lee
turer. Following the musical program.
Mrs. Jeanette Wade gave an address
on the subject Of Psychic Phe-
The Legion Of Loyal Women, was
rendered a reception Monday evening
by the newly elected president OF the
was assisted in welcoming her guests
by Mother Roach" a gentlewoman Of
years, who gave gracious
greeting to each; her cordial kindli-
ness proving an inspiration for all.
Mrs. Malette Spengler sang. and gen.
erously responded to encores- A pleas
ant song feature OF the evening was
the planning of a letter to an absent
member. Mrs. Mercine e. Cutler. now
resident of Boston, in congratula-
tion of her ninety-third birthday,
which was being celebrated at the
time of the festivities.
Mrs. Roach In asking the co-opera-
ton of the organization in her new
duties. called attention to the fact
that the great success of the legion
has been due to it's love for the
causes which 1t has espoused, and to
the devotion of the members. each to
the other. During the social hour the
guests were entertained in the dining
room. Those present included Mrs. Abb
bertine Odell, Mrs. Lizzie w. Calver,
Mrs. f.. r. Gillette, Mrs. A. Barnard.
Mrs. Olive c. Johnston. Mrs. Beele
Calver, Mrs. NJ. a. Knapp, Mrs. Helen
A. Engel. Cora c. Curry and Mrs. F.
G. Pomeroy.
The Twentieth Century C1ub.-M.
Sega. charge d'Affaires from Latvia,
addressed the club Thursday morning
on the Baltic Provinces" He said
that the political dis-intergration in
Europe following the great war was
only part of the worldwide struggle
for independence. In spite of the po-
litiCal and economic inconvenience
of retaining many small governments.
the tendency is toward cooperation
and solidarity. UnQuestionably the re-
suit Will be a grouping OF European
people into one or more confedera-
tions of states.
DIR. William A. White told the club
what psycho-analysi had done for
the treatment Of the insane, illustrat-
ing by a few specific cases. He be-
lieved there never would have been
a world war If the premiers had all
been psychologists.
The meeting was presided over By
Mrs. William II. Heron and the pro-
gram in charge of Mrs. Joshua Evans.
Jr. The following were admitted 20
membership:
Mrs. Earl Chafee. Mrs. George r.
Mansfield. Mrs. Charles II. Squire.
Mrs. John l.. Writ.
The literature section will meet
Monday evening at o'clock. at the
home of Mrs. Philip :. Smith, 3249
Newark street The program. IAN
Evening of Biography" will be in
charge of Mrs. Erwin F. Smith.
The nature section will leave 3sth
and NJ streets at 1870 o'clock Wednes-
day. for a trip to Arlington.
There will be a meeting OF the civic
section Thursday, at IL o'clock, at the
Women's City Club. Judge Latimer OF
the Juvenile Court. will speak OF the
work being done by the Juvenile Pre-
tective Association.
Mrs. Dayton Ward will have charge
of the program for the art section
Thursday afternoon, at 3 o'clock. at
144i Irving street. Subject: The
Youngest of the Arts"
Women.-Miss Ada Comstock, dean OF
women at Smith College. Northampton
Mass. and Mrs. Katharine p. Pomeroy
OF Chicago. the former national presi-
dent and the latter national treasurer
of the American Association of Uni
past week at the national headquarters
of the association. 1884 I street, in con-
ference with various committees re-
gardng the national plans.
Miss Ruth French, executive secre-
tary. spent the week end in New York
fellowships This committee has the
awarding of nine fellowships of the as.
sociation. most OF which are awarded
for foreign study. Last year there were
sixty-five applications for these fellow
ships. Most of the winners are study
ing for Ph. d. degrees in France or Eng
land. Prof. Margaret f. Maltby OF
Barnard College, is chairman of this
committee.
The north Atlantic section of the A
A. L. w. comprising twenty-seven
branches located in nine states, will hold
it's annual conference February 10 and
IL in Philadelphia.
Mrs. Luther Mott entertained q party
of seventeen at luncheon at the ma
tional clubhouse Monday, with Mrs
Gillett as guest Of honor.
The Alumnae Association Of Wooster
College, Wooster, Ohio, dined together
at the national clubhouse Saturday eve.
ming. renewing college days with col
lege songs and "reminiscences.
Miss Sally Wilson entertained a part,
of twelve at the national clubhouse a,
lunch and bridge party Wednesday
Mrs. A. w. Livermore Of the mission
to Brazil has been spending the past
week at the national clubhouse.
The Bradley Hills Communit,
League will meet Monday. at 8 pm.
at the National Field Trial Club or
Newcut road. Herman Stabler OF
Bradley Hills. will describe and pic
ture "A Trip Through Glen Canon, Col
orado River"
Organized recently for the advance.
ment of the interests of that section
the club has progressed wonderfully
since it inaugurated it activities with
a Chri stmas gathering that included
tree and community singing, al
features OF its opening program.
At a later meeting, an illustrate;
lecture was given by P. l.. Kelleter
Mayor of Kensington, and another
meeting was addressed by DR.. Benia
min Perry, chairman of the count,
board of commissioners.
LIE CercIe Francais de WashinEt Eton
Les Precieuses RidicuIes. met Wednes
day evening, at the home of tn,
president, NJ. Edmond Becker. Aftel
the opening of the meeting and read
ing of new year greetings, sent b,
members, NJ. Augustus G. Heaton, M
Jean Labat and Algred o. Arseneau
the following musical and literar,