Evening star., 1925-07-05
News of the Clubs
CONDUCTED BY MAMIE LANCASTER.


The Major William Overton Calli'
Chapter, Daughters Of the American
Revolution, held the final meeting o.
the season on Tuesday evening at the
residence of the regent, Mrs. NJ. de
Clare NJ. Berry, who presided, the
special business being the annual elec
tion of officers for the chapter.
The following officers were elected
Regent. Mrs. NJ. de Glare NJ. Berry
vice regent. Miss Julia Jennings
second vice regent, Mrs. Albert
Mcdowell; recording secretary, Mrs
7. Temple Hill: corresponding secre
tary, Mrs. Edward l.. Marthill; treasu
rer, Mrs. George Nelson; registrar
Miss Sallie Green Colvin; historian
Mrs. Delos W. Thayer; assistant
historian. Miss Emile l. Nichols
chaplain. Mrs. stephen Harrison Ford
Regrets were expressed that AIRS
Claude y. Bennett, who had been vice
regent of the chapter for many years
would not accept reelection to 1ffice
on account of i'll health. The an
nouncement was made of the marriage
on June y Of Miss Louise Turner
one of the younger set of the chapter
to Mr.. H. Noel Haller of Frederick
and that the chapter through Mrs
Walter Everett Hutton. who had
been appointed to select the gift. had
presented the bride with handsome
tea set in appreciation of her service
10 the chapter.
Mrs. T. Temple Hill was given her
certificate of membership in the Ma
tioual Society, d. A. r., and pledged
Loyalty and help to the chapter upon
receiving il.
At the social hour which followed
The regent read as appropriate in its
true definition of love for the two
chapter brides, Mrs. Marthill and
Mrs. Haller. the beautiful allegory,
The Lost JOY" by Olive Schreiner.
The chapter adjourned to meet the
third Tuesday in October at the home
Of Mrs. Edward Marthill, on Columbia
road.
Burnside Corps. No. 4. W. X. c.,
held a social meeting on June "a in
stead of its business meeting. The
price OF admission was rather unique,
tuasmuch as it consisted of d cup and
saucer, in order TO replenish the china
of the corps. Mrs. Rosalie Mckee
shelton. turned the meeting over to
Mrs. Rose Pennell, chairman Of the
entertainment committee. To the
great pleasure of the corps. Mai. II.
l.. DEAN was present and made a
brief address. Maj. DEAN is recover
ing from a recent illness. The de
partment president, Miss Palmer, also
addressed the gathering.
Miss Adelaide Foster read a very
interesting paper on her trip abroad,
dwelling particularly upon Rome and
Paris. beautifully and graphically
portraying the beauties and points of
interest of both places. Miss Foster
recently made the trip with the
Washington pilgrimage and had an
audience with the Pope at Rome. Col.
and Mrs. Oldroyd told some interest
ing stories, and brief remarks We're
made by Comrades Entrikin and
Warner. Mrs. Chamberlain recited
several enjoyable poems. After sing
ing community songs by the corps,
refreshments We're served under the
able direction of Mrs. Dean.
For the Summer Burnside will
each month only.
The District Chapter of American
War Mothers, at meeting Friday
evening, 522 Sixth street northwest,
elected delegates to the national con-
vention of American War Mothers, to
be held in Philadelphia September I
to L. The Benjamin Franklin Hotel
will be the headquarters for the 800
from every part of the United States.
The following were elected TO rep
resent the District Chapter; Mrs
George Gordon Seibold. president;
Mrs. NJ c. O'Neill. Mrs. Mary 7
Shanahan and Mrs. L. A. Blue.
The chapter will give an excursion
TO Marshall Hall July IA. The public
Is asked to cooperate. Tickets can
be procured through the chapter or
at the wharf.
Mrs. Edith F'uge. chairman of ways
and means, and her committee will
be active throughout the Summer.
Porch parties are planned for the
sewing circle in preparation for the
bazaar sale in the Fall.
The hospital committee will be
active during the Summer.
The Business WOman's Council.-A
very beautiful lawn fete was held
on the afternoon of June 81 at the
magnificent estate of DIR. Charles w.
Richardson under the auspices of the
Business Woman's Council. The
recreation committee had placed
artistic posters at the entrance to the
premises on the Grant road. Four
of the members acted as guides to
visitors. Later. dressed as gypsies
and accompanied by the violin in the
capable hands of Miss Virginia Cure
ton, they delighted hearers with
charming songs. Miss jamie Moor
was greatly in demand as a palmist,
her stand being thronged all the
afternoon. The lovely gardens bloom
ed both with floral charm and the
additional brilliancy lent by the
gayly decorated booths. In these
booths novelties of art and fun could
he found. In their varied hues they
framed the sward like a rainbow
Overhanging trees bore the fruits,
that proved to be multicolored bal
looms. A cafeteria supper was served,
also punch, ice cream and other re-
freshments. Financially the entire
affair reaped "A goodly harvest, and
those attending enjoyed the hospital
ity and charm of the hostess, Mrs.
Richardson, who is a charter member
Of the council. Miss Cureton rem
dered several violin selections.
The Clara Barton Club of Glen Echo
and vicinity held it's last regular meet
ing of the season with Mrs. Louis
Odell. At this very large meeting
committees were formed to carry
on inpOrtaDt buSiueSs of the cIub