Evening star., 1923-03-17


Mrs. William NJ Steuart in an ac-
count of why Birds Migrate" told
ner hearers among other interesting
things, that the biological survey had
received migration notes from more
lhan 1000 different sources or OBJ
the recent development of this i'm
portant phase of nature study, and 1t
was learned. too, that some birds
spend their winters 900 miles from
where they summer
Mrs. II. w. Smith gave a talk on
Our Wild Flowers" Among the va.
rletles mentioned were the bloodroot,
with its white petals and slender
green stem which excretes a bright
orange MUD that the Indians used to
paint their faces.
The last paper was entitled "Pe-
troleum and Its By-Products." This
was prepared by Mrs. Charles Demo-
net. who told that petroleum., under
tle name of naphtha, was known to
the early Greeks, Romans and Per-
slams.
Argyle Study Club will meet Mon
DAY at the home of Mrs. E. E. Nor
wood, 1419 Gallatin street. Miss c.
q. Morgan will have a paper on "Mu
raj Paintings"
business Women's CounciI.-A ca
paclty audience greeted Col. Edward
Davis, United States military attache
on the staff of Gen. Allenby in the
ialeStlne campaign, and listened to
ms description Of the capture of Je-
rusalem. Numerous maps and pic
lures made the lecture highly graphic
Preceding Col Davis lecture. Mrs
n. h. Monroe OF the Gospel Mission
described the work of that institution
ana presented its needs; Miss Ilena
Bailey made plea for the Y. w. c.
y. and Miss Elizabeth Grove told of
I FnV Z l,1
building fund of the Central Union
Mission.
The Bible class was led by Mrs.
Spencer and the chorus singing by
Miss Morrozzi.
u n en- t-Teacher Association.-A
group of women and the teachers of the
Chevy Chase. Md, School met Friday
IN the school building and formed a
parent teacher organization, with the
Rea Shaffer; vice president. Mrs. Bur
dett; secretary, Mrs. Marvin Farring-
ton; treasurer, Mrs. Mary Quayle. The
committees are working hard and
hope to have the cooperation of
every parent in the school district.
The Nordau Zion club gave its first
aanSe S recently at Liberty Hall. A
good representation Of Washington's
Younger Jewish set was present, max
ing the affair success. Refresh
ments were served during the inter-
mission, the proceeds of which. to-
gether with all other money made
through this dance. are for the ben
eht or the Jewish national fund Dan |
Melody Boys furnished the |
music. The club is one which was
recently organized and is affiliated
with the District Zionist Association. |
1t is composed of young men and
women of Washington. |
The Newcomb Club of Bethesda. at |
It's March meeting. gave an oyster
luncheon at the home Of Mrs Walter |
Ferry A talk on American illus |
Mrs. Gilmore. Mrs. Frank Wilmot |
sang. Miss Ivalee Newell rendered !
violin selections accompanied by Mrs.
Weihe.
The American War Mothers met at |
the home of Mrs. Andrew J. Camp !
bell. rs T street Friday evening. |
Ihlrty members were present. Mrs |
carrie White Avery, the president |
presided.
Plans were formulated for a dance !
under the management of the presi- |
dent. Mrs. Carrie White Avery, to |
be given It the marine barracks, |
April 5.
\ musical was also decided upon |
under the direction of Mrs. S. E !
Deeds to be given at the Franklin |
Hotel on the evening of April %.
After business was dispensed with !
Miss Emily Campbell. daughter Of the |;
hostess. in several we'll executed |!
fancy dances. The chairman of the !
entertainment committee was very |
Campbell, hostess; Mrs A. Anthony,
Mrs. E. c. Criswell, Mrs. NJ. E. Cor |
son and Mrs Mary Simmons.
Sixteenth street Heights Club
Mrs. Isaac n. Knapp and Mrs. Roy |
G. Pierce entertained the club at |
luncheon Tuesday in their home 504 |
Aspen street, Takoma Park. Each !
club member was permitted to invite |
L guest.
the meeting which followed. Mrs.
Alice Buchanan spoke on Good |
Dressing a Fine Art" Mrs. Roy |
Wilcox. Mrs. H. K. Hobart and Mrs.
whom Mrs. Buchanan displayed types
Of costume suitable for sports, street
and evening wear. Mrs. Carl F.
Stuhler sang, accompanied by Mrs
Charles Lind
The treasurer was instructed to
send the customary annual check to
Friendship House.
The Takoma Park Civic Study Club
section-met at Brooke
Tea House, Monday. 8 pm. Mrs. C.
:. Waters was hostess.
The music section met with Miss
Florence King, $50 Cedar street,
Tuesday, Pm. The program, was
F. B. Linton; &c Minor Ballades"
Chopin, "Etude in A Flat Major"
,Chopin), Mrs. Waldo Schmit; "Tryst-
ng'' Henry Hallam), TOP O. the
Mornin'" (Wanna Tucca), Miss Flor
ence King: "Rigoletto Paraphrase"
"a Grja |
rude Dyer; 'Life's Lullaby" Gerald
-ane), WHO Knows?" (Dunbar), Mrs
4. Lehr Fess; accompanist. Miss Flor
,nce King; Believe Me, If All Those
,eth Myers: Drink to Me Only With
Thine Eyes" Mrs. H. Gore. The next
Meeting Of the music section will be
leld on the evening OF April 10. at
Hall. on the grounds Of the
Missionary College.
Thursday at pm. Mrs Caroline
GORDON is the leader.
The Woman's Club of Chevy Chase,
Id. will meet Wednesday. After the
usual / o'clock luncheon DR.. Stanley
<. Hornbeck Of the United States De-
'artment of State will speak on
China"
Husbands night has been postponed
null April q. Inc literature SecllOn |
will meet Friday. Subject, IAN After
loon With the Modern Poets"
The music section will hold a musi-
al at the home of Mrs. Rigel Belt on
Ieadow lane Thursday at 2:3O pm
1rs Belt and Mrs. Dellinger will be
lostesses A Mcdowell program will
'e offered
The Shakespeare Society will meet
It S:15 o'clock Tuesday, March 20, at
ct~ no 81 |
,vening is 1.-The Influence of Shake
peare on the English Language" ano
he discussion will be led by Dean w.
\ Wilbur Of George Washington