Evening star., 1926-12-26
NEWS OF THE CLUBS

ANNIE LANCASTER.
instructive paper read by Mrs. Vir-
ginia Bullock Willis entitled, "A
Literary Criticism Based on Aris-
totle's Poetics.''
The Columbia Heights Art Club met
at the home of Mrs. De Witt Crois-
SAINT December 16. Mrs. Arthur J..
Seaton, president, introduced Mrs.
William Clark as chairman. The pro-
gram was opened by the club singing
"Silent Night" There were 20 men,
bers and guests: Mrs. Virginia
White Speel; Mrs. Eugene Smith, Sis
ter of Ellis Parker Butler: Mrs. w. K.
Anderson, who has lived many years
in the Orient; Mrs. Nancy Dupre
| North. writer, and Mrs. Ruth Snod
grass, who sang "The Birth of a
King" Mrs. Speel made a short and
appropriate address on high ideals Of
/ club women. The program included
two papers. The first, given by Mrs.
Il. G. Russell, on How to Distinguish
| Different Types of English Architec-
! ture," was replete with details and
| supplemented with pictures. Mrs. j.
| w. FriZzell gave an artistic paper on
! famous British cathedrals, having seen
many of them, also illustrating some
of the most noted with pictures. Dis
cussion followed both papers. In clos
| ing the program, Mrs. Faber Steven
son read an original selection bringing
cheer and a smile to all. The dining
room was aglow with Christmas color.
I Mrs. Faber Stevenson, assisting the
/ hostess, presided at the tea table, as
| sisted by Mrs. Seaton. The next meet
! ing will be with Mrs. S. W. Morris at
the Woodley. January 6.
! American Association of University
WOmen.-The one social event of the
| week will be the reception tea tomor-
row afternoon, at 4:30, in honor of the
college women visiting in Washington
for the holidays. Mrs. J. j. O'Connor,
L. W.. and Mrs. Wilson Compton,
chairman of the membership commit
tee. will be hostesses.
In the receiving line will be the
presidents of the various local alum.
nae organizations, including Miss
Mary McNair, Elmira College; Mrs.
Joshua Evans, George Washington
University: Mrs. Elsie Clardy, Indiana
University; Mrs. II. G. Torbert, Rad
cliffe College; Miss Harlean James,
Stanford University: Miss Louise
kinsley, Smith College: Mrs. Herman
Trum, University of Michigan; Mrs.
Merle Thorp, University of Washing
ton: Miss Dorothy johnson, Vassar
College; Mrs. Julian Dowell, Wellesley;
Mrs Halbert Payne, Western Reserve
University.s
Daughters of Union Veterans of the
Civil War, Mrs. Ellen Spencer Mussey
Tent. No. 1, had its Christmas tree
entertainment December 90. Among
the unusus:lly large attendance were
26 dear veterans.
The evening was opened by singing
America" and giving the Allegiance
to the Flag" After the musical Sc
lections of Holy Night and while
Shepherds Watched Their Flocks by
Night Santa Claus, Mr.. Grinsted
arrived amid a great confusion of
sleigh bells and circled around the
beautiful, large Christmas tree which
adorned the center of the hall, laden
with Christmas presents, where he
took his station, and during the grand
march saw to it that every one re-
ceived present.
Miss Jenny Hamilton presented to
Comdr. III. c. Carpenter OF Lincoln
Camp and to Percy Parker a gift of
appreciation from the members of
ShN 1CAlI AOL uOIle. Anna
Hage. president, presented flowers to
Mrs. e. Shaw in behalf Of the men,
berS of the tent for her extreme, kind
ness, to which Mrs. Shaw responded
Miss Hage was the recipient of a
quantity of beautiful silver, presented
by Mrs. Cora E. Davis. from the com.
mittee that had worked with her dur
ing the year.
The decorating of the hall and the
refreshments served were in the hands
of Anna Hage, G. B. Davis, !. a.
Bontz, n. Slattery, j. l.. Hamilton, f.
Thomas. NJ. v. Fauth. Il. Bradt and
r. Lippold. The happy evening was
concluded by singing of the old songs,
being led by E. A. Lang.
George III. Thomas Woman's Relief
Corps met in session at the Masonic
Temple. northeast, Friday evening,
with large number in attendance.
The secretary's report was accept
ed and the treasurer's report read and
filed.
Funds were appropriated to Mrs.
Mary Honn. chairman of relief,~ for
Christmas work
Mrs. Mary Howard Wingate.s chair.
man of the executive committee. re-
ported surprise sum" cleared from
the late rummage sale. and received
rising vote Of thanks from the corps
for her faithful work.
Flowers We're voted for each "shut.
IN OF the corps as a Christmas greet
ing, and Mrs. Mamie L. Dorsey was
appointed to distribute them.
An appropriation was made to Mrs
Mary Howard Wingate, patriotic in.
structor. for the purchase Of a silk
nag to be presented to the Baptist
Church at Colmar Manor.
department general orders were
read inviting the members to q "dona.
ton party at the Soldiers and Sail
ors' Temporary Home and to the re.
ception to be rendered the Grand
Army Of the Republic at Grand Army
Hall on New Year day.
Past Department comdr. 3. p. En-.
trilxin, Past Comdr Thomas B. Crisp
ana w. f.. Dorsey, communicated
OF George Ii. Thomas Post. were pres
ent.
The installation of the newly elected
officers Of the corps will occur Janu-
,ary Z.
Dolly Madison Chapter held it's De.
cemDer meeting at the home of the
vice regent. Mrs Ralph p. Barnard.
Euclid street, with Mrs. A. A. Thomas
and Miss Bessie Thomas assistant
hostesses. The regent, Mrs. Arthur
d. Call, presided. Reports Of officers
and chairmen of committees were
given. The chapter voted to take a
chair in the new Constitution Hall
to be marked for the chapter. CUES.
tion Of raising extra money for work
OF the chapter during the Winter was
discussed, and the regent appointed a
committee to decide on one of several
plans discussed sum of money was
collected to send Christmas candy to
the boys at Caney Creek School, Pippa
Pass. KY. as was done last year.
After the adjournment ofathe bust.