Evening star., 1925-03-01

made her response in original rhyme.
. Among other guests present were
Mrs. NJ. e. Bowdle, Mrs Andrew Stew
art and Mrs. Ford Young.
The Irish History study Club. of
which Mrs. Margaret Daily is chair
man, met Friday evening at the home
of Miss Julia L.insley.
The Ladies' Auxiliary to the A.
70. H., which is conducting the Ma
tional Irish History Contest, and
which is attracting attention through
out the country, announces that the
| contest for this year will close March
| II. The essays will be judged on the
knowledge of the subject matter,
| that for high schools, academies and
colleges being THE Part Played by
Irishmen in the Civil War" and for
grammar grades. Thomas Francis
Meagher." All children attending pub
lie, parochial and private schools are
eligible. All essays are to be sent to
Mrs. Margaret DAILY, 1886 Otis place
who is chairman of Irish History for
the District.
One hundred dollars in 10 prizes
will be given. and. in addition, the
District board of the A. o. III. and
give prize of IS to the winners ir
the D. c.
The Woman's Community Club OF
kensington. met February 30, at the
home of Mrs. George Snyder. Assem-.
bly, singing opened the session, which
was followed by brief business
meeting. after which Mrs. Edgar
Moore gave an interesting talk or
Current Events" A get-togethe,
spirit was manifested during the usua
social hour fhe club will have IT.
next meeting with Mrs. Taylor, March
9, at pm.
The Capitol Hill History Club met
February 25, with Mrs. Charles Fisher
1858 Mckinley street.
Mrs. John b. Reed was joint hostes,
and luncheon was served at 1880.
Mrs. Charles Jones, the president
occupied the chair During the bust.
ness session, Mrs. Edgar B. Merritt
gave a full report of the federation
meeting.
Mrs. Nanette B. Paul spoke or
| What Can Women Voters Do Toward
Making the United States More
Worthy OF Leadership Among tho
Worlds Nations?" Mrs. B. c. Yorks
presented a. paper on the American
Merchant Marine"
The guests were Mrs. Sterling, Mrs
Ward, Mrs Osborn, Mrs. Pitcher, Mrs
Hendley, Mrs. Paul and Mrs. Harrt.
son. and 25 members were present
Chapter b. p. e. o., net Tuesday
FOLLOWING the business session
papers were presented showing the
outstanding features of activities in
the various chapters throughout the
country, together with a. conception
OF the institution after another
quarter century. The hostesses were
Mrs. Percy w. Gibbon and Mrs
Arthur c. Fessenden.
The lexington w. C. IT. L.. met
Tuesday night, at the home of Mrs
j. w. Allison, 1921 Columbia road
Mrs. Alvin Day presiding The de-
ivotional was led by Mrs. Flora Rheel-
ing. reports were heard from super
intendents of departments and com
mittees. Mrs Grissum reported on
the Loyal Temperance Legion and on
Or. kress anti-ci Earette lecture given
at Lincoln Road Church. Mrs. Emma
Sanford Shelton, president of the
District W. c. T. u, gave a talk on
the nifty years Of history OF the W
c. T. L. and OF the golden jubilee
convention held in Chicago
Guests at tho meeting were Mrs
Theresa Williams, corresponding sec
retary of the District, and Miss Clare
| ~ oIHS bistIiSt secretary
and Mrs. f. S. Henry, member OF
board of trustees
A delightful social hour followed
| during which Mrs. Allison was
assisted by Mrs. A B. McManus and
Mrs. Charles Allison
Battery Park Garden Cub.-The
| method of procedure for February
deviated from the usual. in order that
\ the husbands might be Dresent Annie
space was necessary to accommodate
the numbers in attendance This was
provided In the home of Comdr and
Mrs. Charles K Mallory. on Fairfax
road, for the meeting, Tuesday, pm.
In the absence of the president, Mr. s
Phillips Mallory, the meeting was