Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-12-18


the club until after the holidays, when
Or, 4. {. Christie will address the
meeting on January II, at the home
of Mrs. Fawn Munroe.
The AbracatEabra Club met Wednes-
dav evening at the home of Mr.. ana
Mrs. Arturo Y. Casanova, ~ Ken
nedv street. TWenty-nine members
responded to roll cali, their answers
relating to America in the lel0 Oh
Poesy." The paper of the evening vas
by LLOYD II. Sutton, dealing with the
work of John Greenleaf Whittier.
though he used for his title "A New
England Cobhler." a correct designa-
ton of Whittier at one period Of his
life. This was followed by story;
"Fordinand." read 10y Mrs. Sherwood
u. Shankland
Crittenton H0me.-Tho governing
board Of the Florence Crittenton
Home. 475q Conduit road, at It's
monthly meeting December ., went on
record by unanimous vote AS I'm favor
of adding its name to the list OF char.
itics i'm favor of a community cheS'
for the support Of charitable organ
nations i'm the District.
The vote followed debate on the
~.
had been made on the results OF the
annual bazaar recently held at the
Maynower Hotel. November - and ~.
Mrs. Stephen l.. Tabor, chairman of
the bazaar committee reported that
the proceeds from the bazaar would
exceed $4,000.
Mrs. Thomas L. Robertson, presl-
dent of the board, thanked the mem
bars. circle representatives ana mem
hers of circles for their unfiagSlnS
support and interest i'm making the
bazaar such success,
The report of Miss lean :. Cote
superintendent Of the home showed
he following. Number OF girls III the
home December |. -. number 81
jlbics in the home December J. Az
number OF night school sessions ~,
number of religious services J J; num-
ho, of visitors. %: number Of enter
tainments. ,.
Following the board session. lunch-
con was served to tho board members
by the girls OF the home
Florence Crittenton Baby Lovers
No, Airs Clarence Mcdonnell was
hostess AT an all-day meeting at hei
home. 1921 First street northeast 40
yemher l.. Work was done on hand,
llerchicfs and towels for the annual
bazaar. Following A luncheon the
business meeting was held, at "hicn
Mrs. A. +. McManus presided. FRI
day January -. was the date chosen
for card party to he given ny the
circle at Oysters Auditorium, MIS-.
simpson 10 take charge OF printing OF
tickets Christmas cards were sofa.
the proceeds of which VIII he given
To the circles treasury. Baked toodS
were sold for the contingent fund.
The members of the circle were siad
IN hear that one of its members.
Mrs D. X. Nunnaly who has been
in for many months, has improved to
s,lch an extent that she will he able to
take part in the bazaar. Mrs. Robert
Martin was elected an honorary MEM
Der Of the circle.
The meeting adjourned to meet with
Mrs. McManus. Columbia Apartment
for the Christmas party and luncheon
held Thursday.
A special meeting Of the circle was
held Tuesday evening, November *
al the home of Mrs. MCManus, in
order 10 make holders. etc. for the
bandkerchiefs. Mrs c. w. Seihel
chairman: Mrs. II. c. Simpson. Mrs.
4. l.. Craig and Mrs. Frederick G.
Tp1bau are the committee in charge
of the handkerchiefs. Mrs. {. NC
Council. chairman. and Mrs w. {.
WYATT, the committee on towers, met
at the same time to price the towers
Mrs. w. II. Hessick the representa-
tive to the board. distributed tickets
for the style show and the card party
Final plans for the bazaar were made
at this meeting.
ST. Gertrude's Guild met recently,
when tn, members assembled At head
quarters in the Washington Club for
their monthly gathering. The guild i
an auxiliary to ST Gertrude School
of Arts and Crafts for Backward Chill.
dren. located at Fifteenth street and
Bunker Hill road northeast. This
school was established about year
ago by Rev. DIR. Werner Moore. inter
nationally prominent psychiatrist, and
under his supervision is conducted by
the Benedictlne Sisters.
The feature which claimed special
attention at the meeting was the nope
chest, with it's wealth of beautiful
lingerie and household linen. which
will he disposed of in the near future
for the benefit Of the school.
The guild. which includes In its
large I1lSjtitDtl snip many u AFiC i"~A
women of ashington, is Differed by
Mrs. Harold p. Norton, president: Mrs
w. r. Montgomery. Mrs. ID. {. Staple
ton. DR.. Mary O'Malley. Mrs. b. f.
Saul. Mrs. Joseph P. Tumulty. Mrs.
George p. Scriven. vice presidents;
Mrs. Milton f. Allies. treas Mrs.
II. B. Binsse, recording secretary, and
Mrs. d. ]. Callahan, corresponding
secretary.
HyattsviIIe Woman's Club.-At the
regular meeting of the club held IN
the Public Library December Il the
club voted TO disband.
This brings to a close one ot the
pioneer woman's clubs Of Prince
Georges County.
The Hyattsville Woman's club was
affiliated with the State and county
declarations and until the last rev
wears has taken an active place IN III
club activities of the town, county ana
State.
The f. l.. {. Club. comprising -
Washington girls, who later expect
to form a sorority, was Orga nlZed lasi
SUNDAY afternoon. Officers elected
were: Miss Bessie Hyatt, president;
Miss Anna MaliniCk, secretary, ana
Miss Lillian Silver, treasurer. At
present the girls are meeting AT the
homes Of the different members
every Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock.
The Sixteenth Street Heights Club
was entertained, Tuesday. by Mrs.
Walter Emerson, 1916 Madison street.
Mrs. Ellis Logan, chairman of fne
arts of the District Federation of
Women's Clubs, was the guest
speaker, and her talk on art in the
District was most interesting. Mrs.
G. r. Lingamfelter, Mrs. Carl Stuhler'
Mrs. H. +. Allenson, former mem
bers. and Mrs Edwin c. Powell We're
guests. The Christmas party will he
December %, at the home of Mrs.
Samuel J. Dantzic. 22l Whittier street
Takoma Park. Md. and will take the
place of the regular meeting. the
meeting Of January 10 viii he with
Mrs. &. A. Reed. 1903 Chestnut street
DavL Md