Evening star., 1924-09-21
NEWS OF THE CLUBS

embroidered articles for the homa
and personal use, hand -decorat ed
china, candlesticks and clothes
hangers. two different adaptations of
the one-hour dress, handmade hats,
several designs in reed baskets,
jardinieres and vase holders, and two
beautiful reed trays, one cretonne
backed and one an exquisite ar
rangement of the milkweed floss over
blue silk. with natural grasses and
butterflies. A very unusual exhibit
was neckchain made of macaroni.
which at first glance gave the au-
pearance of carved ivory. Cakes and
preserves also were exhibited.
= The Study Club was organized two
and one-half years ago along nom
partisan, non-sectarian lines, it's aim
purely educational The club motto
reads knowledge Is the Gateway to
was Maryland" When studying
taxation member of the State
tax commission addressed the meet
ing. The topic, Legislation" was
clarified by an able talk given by Il
member of the State Legislature. The
study of Panama was accomplished d
through lecture talks given by a
member of the club who had lived
in Panama. thereby giving actual
experiences. Central and South
America were thoroughly surveyed.
very interesting papers read on the
living conditions, modes of travel,
mining, climate. coffee cultivation.
cattle raising, educational systems,
all industrial activities and their
wonderful natural beauties Con-
cluding the course. lecture was
given by DIR. keeley, who had spent
many years in the countries men
toned.
The history of education was
taken up upon the suggestion OF
County Supt. of Schools Prof. Nicolas
Orem, who attended d number of
meetings and gave several helpful
lectures The study of famous wom-
en- proved most interesting, especially
a travelogue given by prominent
woman artist.
The editorial staff issues the
Club Review twice a year, made up
of many original poems. travel ex-
periences, puns. jokes, funny sayings
of children, helpful hints for the
housewife and recipes tried and true
contributed by the club members
The club Joined the Prince Georges
federation of Womens Clubs two
years ago. working with the fed
Grafton in all its branches. and this
year has two members represented
N the federation. one as an officer
and one as chairman of the educa-
tonal committee. The club also has
a local leader who takes the mil
llnery and dressmaking lessons
given by the home demonstration
department and who then conducts
classes for the benefit of the club
members; her last years millinery
report was pronounced the best in
the county by the home demon
strator. The report showed a saving
of sl04 on the hats made.
The following new officers were
elected at the June meeting: Presi-
dent. Miss Anna Gibbons; vice presi-
dent, Mrs. q. l.. Killers: correspond
ing secretary and treasurer. Mrs
Ruth Waters: recording secretary,
Mrs. Mary {. Thurman. The presi-
dent appointed Mrs. Julia l.. Drum
mond as director. and the chairmen
OF the following committees: Legis-
latlve, Mrs. q. l.. Killers; Americana
zatlon, Mrs. Lottie Boswell: educa-
ton, Mrs. Mary c. Thurman: home
economics, Mrs. Isabel A Ray; health
sanitation and welfare. Mrs Ella O
Naliey; press and publicity, Mrs. Lulu
L. castle; current topics. Mrs. Mar
earet Rohm; clubs and civic condi-
tons, Mrs. Julia L. Drummond: cues
ton box. Mrs. Ray
a party was given for the retiring
president, Mrs. Nalley, at the home of
MIS- j. Enos Ray, in Chillum. Md
Mrs Nalley was presented with n
sterling silver bookmark and a club
pin, an enameled pansy in the club
colors, purple and gold Refresh
ments and original games featured
the social hours
Mrs. Nalley has given the club the
use of her home for its activities and
the club will continue to hold it's
meetings there.
ID. {. Chapter of American War
MOthers.-In the absence of the presl-
dent. Mrs. G. G. SeiboId. First vice
President Mrs. Sarah E. Deeds called
an executive meeting at her home,
i223 F'a1rmont street, and entertain
ed with musical program and re-
freshments the National War Mother,
Mrs. Fl. H. Mcclure of Kansas City,
and all officers and chairmen OF the
,everal committees who were in
town.
The chapter made a good showing
in the national defense parade with
its beautiful new silk flag. and was
honored by the escort detailed by the
Army and the Is sailors and marines
from the Mayflower.
At the last meeting. held Septem-