Evening star., 1925-01-11

best, but the large attendance evidenced
the genuine interest felt by members in
the clubs activities.
Excellent reports were given by the
chairmen of different committees of
thei rwork Of the past month
The. philanthropic committee. with
Mrs. Urtey chairman, reported that IL
had made. filled and distributed 80
Christmas stockings: dressed 81 dolls.
filled q basket with a generous Christ
mas dinner for poor &amily OF eight
members, besides the usual donation of
clothing which this committee makes
during the year.
The corresponding secretary read
many letters Of thanks from various
charitable associations for contributions
given by the club.
Mrs Tincher. past president of the
club, gave a report as delegate to the
Federation of Women's Clubs. also an
nounoed that the president Of the fed
Grated clubs of the District. Mrs. Vir-
gnia White Speel. would receive on
January IA, from to z, at her resi-
dence, 177b N street. A most cordial in
vitation was extended by Mrs. Speei to
the club members to come and meet
Mrs. Sherman, national federation presi-
dent, at that time.
Amendments to the bylaws were act
ed upon and several new members signed
the constitution.
The hospitality committee served the
refreshments, and the club Joined In
singing community songs.
The annual New Year reception was
delightful affair. and Joppa Temple,
the scene of the activities, presented a
gala aspect. Despite the inclement
weather nearly zoo members and guests
were present
Mrs Horace ]. Phelps. president Of the
club, cordially welcomed the guests, who
later were presented to the reception
committee. Dancing and cards were en-.
joyed.
The music furnished by the Melody
Makers" proved most enticing to the
dancers. Dainty refreshments were
served from the charmingly decorated
tables.
The hospitality committee, under the
direction of its chairman, Mrs Waite,
had the affair in charge, and to il
is due in large measure the success
Of this tenth annual New Year recep-
ton OF the club.
Women's Community Club of Belts
Vile met with Mrs. H. n. Matthews
Monday, nine members present, with
hrS. H. !. converse, vice president, 1T
the chair. After the business meeting
Mrs. Matthews, in addition to her owr
valuable collection, displayed an inter
esting exhibit of antiques and curios
loaned for the meeting. Mrs. Brandon
and Mrs. Morton, members of current
events committee, read papers. Refresh
ments were served by Mrs. Matthews
assisted by Mrs. Converse. Next meet
ing February 2, with Mrs. Brandon. al
the Government farm.
The Montgomery County Federation
of Womc ems CIubs.-Following a briet
pause In club activities during the
holidays. the Federation is resumin 9
its work of various kinds in the
county. The president, Mrs. Archi-
bald Small of Silver Spring in her Wis.
it's to the local clubs, is asking the la
dies to think especially of the one
and two room schools which seem te
be in greatest need of help from the
clubs. She is emphasizing the value
of State assisted Libraries and the i'm
portance of bringing the schools VI
TO standard. The clubs already en-
gagged in this kind OF work, not only
give of their material help, but what
is far more important. of their con