Evening star., 1925-04-19

committee met Thursday afternoon
with Mrs. Vernon Whitman, 7O3 Ran
dolph street, assisted by Mrs. j. X. +.
McElroy. Much interest was evinced
in the paper on Transportation pre-
pared by Mrs. McElroy.
A meeting of the literary committee
was held Monday evening at the home
of Mrs. w. S. Ryon, 1928 Decatur
street, Mrs. Griffith Evans and Mrs.
r. c. Smith assisting the hostess.
The paper of the evening. Mary
Lyon-the Educator" prepared by
Mrs. Writ Taylor, was read by Mrs.
Anna Williams, as Mrs. Taylor was
absent from the city.
A delightful touch was contributed
Il by Mrs. c. N. Spencer, who told OF
her personal recollections of Mary
Lyon and Mount Holyoke Seminary in
the early days when Mrs. Spencer at
tended the academy.
Two poems, written by her sister.
Mrs. Ada Fits, were read by Mrs.
Harrison Fits.
The current events by Mrs. Frank
Schwartz were interestingly presented.
The next meeting of the committee
will be held May IL at the home of
Mrs. Tincher, Grant circle.
Under the auspices of the educa-
tional committee. Mrs. Edgar T.
Wherry will give an illustrated lee
ture on "Wild Flowers of the District
of Columbia" April 2S at Petworth
Community Center.
L. S. Grant Circle, No. /, Ladies of
the u. "A. r., met in Grand Army Hall
Tuesday night, together with many
officers of other patriotic organiza-
tions and friends as their guests.
Mrs. Olive c. Johnson president
called the meeting to order welcomed
the assembiage and introduced the
chairman, Mrs. Esther NJ. Sloss, who
took charge. The program was open-
ed by the singing of the Battle
Hymn of the Republic" by the audi
ence.
a brief history of L. S. Grant Cir
Gle and roll call of past presidents
was read by Mrs. Emma f. Hayward
the only charter member living Mrs.
Hannah j. Devoe responded TO the
roll call of past presidents when her
name was called.
Recitation. I'm Not Afraid of ANY
thing" by Master John Bugby
Commander of the Department
of the Potomac Judge Hosea B.
Moulton congratulated the circle
upon its accomplishments in the past
80 years and wished 1t many more
happy birthday anniversaries
responses were made to a welcome
to the comrades and guests by DIR.
Henry Johnson, past junior national
vice commander, G.. A r.: Past
Comdr. Reed, Col. Oldroyd, Comrades
Godfrey, Kunsman, Finn, Entriken,
Parker, Palmer, Burgess, etc, and
Mrs. Elizabeth ID. Shaw, past depart
ment president Woman's Relief Corps
Miss Jennie Hamilton, past depart
ment president Woman's Relief
Corps: Mrs. Carey, president Phil.
Sheridan Relief Corps; Mrs. LYDIA
Oldroyd. Mrs. Parker, ETC.; Miss
/ Beatrice Deeds, president Abraham
Lincoln Circle, Ladies' of the G. A. r.;
Miss Susie Kunsman of William Nc
kinley Circle; Mrs. Goodacre and Miss
Mida Peabody of Abraham Lincoln
Circle; also Lieut.. T. McTwiggan, L.
S. A, and Mrs. Helen O'Neil.
Ice cream, cake and coffee were
! served. Mrs. Mary McTwiggan pre-
Sented the circle with a beautiful
birthday anniversary cake.
Mrs. Coolidge was thanked for the
wonderful bouquet of flowers she sent
to the circle through Mrs. Keefer.
THE Star Spangled Banner" was
sung by the audience.
Interspersed throughout the pro-
gram were songs and recitations, each
enthusiastically received
Park View Woman's CIub.-An enjoy-
able program was given at the last
meeting of the literary committee of
the club, held April 10, at the home
of Mrs. George Evans, 752 Rock
Creek Church road. The speaker of
the evening was Mrs. MacCardeil,
who gave talk upon Applied Psy-
chology.' Miss Carolyn Whitlock re-
viewed the novel, "A Certain Rich
Man"
The program was followed by q
social hour.
The next meeting of the commit
tee will be held at the home of Mrs
Edward T. Perkins, 7O4 Rock Creek
Church road, the second Friday in
May at pm. Mrs. George Daiwick
chairman of the committee has an
nounced large increase in member
ship. and d definite line of work is
being planned for the coming year.
The Womans Community Club Of
kensingtOn met Monday with Mrs.
l.. B. Ernest. Although it was Easter
Monday large number were there
TO hear the talk by Mrs. Van Wrinkle
OF the Washington Police Depart-
ment.
a number of resolutions were in
dorsed ready to send to the county
federation meeting, and delegates and
aIternates were elected to attend same
Mrs. II. s. Weston was elected parlia-
mentarlan and Mrs. ]. H. TAYLOR
historian for the ensuing year Def
mite information had been received
from the b. & o. Railroad officials that
their workmen had been authorized to
get the plans ready and start work
on the shed north of the station at
hensington, and hearty cheer went
up, as this has been a long sought
and much needed improvement. Dur
Ing the social hour several hostesses
assisted Mrs. Ernest in serving after
noon tea.
The Newcomb Club met April 9 at
, the home of Mrs. Edwin Bosworth.
Bethesda. The chairman of calendar
committee, Mrs. Jones, reported the
calendar was nearing completion with
some interesting talks in store for next
year. Mrs. Walter Perry, chairman
ways and means, announced a food
, sale to be held at the meeting April "a
at home of Mrs. Hanson. Mrs. Hark-
ness, representing legislative commit
tee, spoke of child labor law. Mrs.
Bosworth, chairman education, report
ed on playground and kindergarten
activities. Mrs. Owens, Needlework
Guild, asked that work be in before
school time next September, as it
would be needed then by social service
worker. Mrs. Caywood, social service
reported eight new members. The
club voted to help State endowment
fund by contributing 81 for each mem
ber making 100 per cent membership.
An interesting paper was given by
Mrs. Rea Harkness on women as
Lawyers" After the meeting tea was
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