Evening star., 1927-05-29
THE SUNDAY STAR WASHINGTON, D. G., NAY 1927-PART

port Of the majority of the clubs in
the county was tina. with reference to
the control of dogs in the county, and
she had. therefore, concentrated on
this work. Three resolutions which
had received the Endorsement of 26
clubs in the federation were offered
by Mrs. Frederick +. Weston Of For
est Glen, chairman of resolutions. A
resolution presented by the Woman's
Club of Woodside is as follows:
Whereas, it is believed that the
publicity given to student suicides Gre
ates a suggestive influence upon
youth; therefore,
BE it resolved, That the Montgom-
cry County Federation of Women's
Clubs urge the suppression of such
items of publicity by the press"
A resolution was presented by the
Newcomb Club of Bethesda, as fol-
lows: BE it resolved. That the Mont
gomery County Federation of
Women's Clubs protest against the
practice of allowing persons under 21
years of age to attend the trials in
criminal courts"
A resolution was presented by the
Wednesday Club of Sandy Spring. as
follows: BE it resolved, That the
Montgomery County Federation Of
Women's Clubs indorse the principle
At noon the Right Rev. James E.
Freeman, D. D., Bishop of Washing
ton with short introduction by Miss
Moore, addressed the assembly, and
took as his subject the potent influ-
ence of the from two to three millions
of women in federated clubs through
out the country, of which this gather
ing is a part.
He dwelt at length on the enormous
Importance of this great bodr of
women, who, since their enfranchise-
ment, were individual, Independent
and the greatest power for good If
they used their opportunities rightly.
And he urged them to always remem-
ber their mission, which to him was
of the greatest Importance, and that
was their position in the home, as
head of the home, the moulders of the
Characters of their sons and daugh-
tefs. That, he said, was the backbone
! Of the Nation, anC he decried all e1e-
ments that tended to break down the
sanctity of marriage and loosen the
bonds of the home.
After luncheon, when the assembly
reconvened, the song of the Maryland
Federation of Women's Clubs, "Our
Pledge" was sung, conducted by the
composer, Mrs. Chester B. Graham.
Oliver Owen Kuhn, president of the
Montgomery County Civic Fedora
ton, was introduced by Miss Moore,
and spoke of the needs of Mont.
gomery County. In comparing the
work Of these Two organizations, Mr..
Kuhn said that he had a real sug.
gestion to make, and that was since
the two federations were so closely
allied in thought and work. he would
like to see the County Federation of
Women's Clubs send delegates to the
civic federation. and vice versa.
| At the close of his talk, Mrs. Lewis
Call, chairman of library extension,
| spoke on the subject of travelling
libraries in the county. and introduced
Miss Adelene j. Pratt. library exten-
sion worker, who went into detail on
| the subject of county libraries.
Other guests of honor on the
program were Mrs. John l.. Alcock,
president of the Maryland State
| Federation. who said, in a. very brief
address. that to the question, "Why
Federate?" she always felt the answer
| was to give inspiration and co.opera-
ton to each other, and thereby do a
greater work in bigger way.
| Mrs. Enos Ray, president of Prince.
| Georges County Fed ration of Wom-
ems Clubs, was welcomed by the
assembly.
| a"oiIy 'iIlAic Out OIL the CnIrty-One
| clubs in the federation were repre.
sented by delegates, and almost 500
| women were present from every part
of Montgomery County.
| Mrs. William J. Ransdell is presi-
dent of the Clara Barton Club.
hostesses for the day, and the ar.
| rangements for the meeting were i,
| charge of committee of which Mrs.
| ii. w. Houghton was chairman. The
meeting was one of the most success
full of the annual meetings of this
organization. even the weather man
| cooperating with a perfect day, one
of the few in this rainy month of
| May. Thanks are also due, through
| thesG GlaPas Barton Club. tos the splendid
cooperation Of Mr.. Schloss, who went
to much trouble and expense to help
| them make this meeting the success
which it was.
Before adjournment the clubs went
| on record indorsing the action of the
official board in electing Miss Moore
to MI the unexpired term of Mrs. O.
c. Merrill. who is unable to continue
in the office Of president owing to her
serious illness. They also Endorsed
the candidacy of Mrs. Sipple, a former
president of the Maryland State
Federation of Womens Clubs and a
Maryland woman. for the presidency
OF the General Federation Of Women's
Clubs in 1928.
After the usual resolutions of
courtesy and announcements, the
meeting adjourned at about $50.
ZOnta Cfub.-The annual dinner
meeting was held at the Grace Dodge
itotei wednesday evening, followed by
installation of newly elected officers.
MISS Jane Bartlett, retiring president,
introduced Miss Elizabeth Harris. the
new president; Miss Lida B. Earhart.
vice president, and the board of direc-
tors. Misses Esther GUIDE, Maude Har-
PEE, Edith Cornelison, Elizabeth Peet,
Nancye Lake, Julia d. Connor, Ma
linde Harvey, Emma r. Hahn and
Mrs. Paul e. Howe. Following the
general meeting the board organized,
with Miss Guide as secretary. Miss
Harper, treasurer, and Miss Cornell
son, sergeant-at-arms. Miss Harris ap-
plans for the years work were dis
cusSed.
=. Il. o. Observation-Disclosures B was
entertained may "a in the home OF
Mrs. Henry J. Harris. 1857 Lamont
street, with the following members as
hostesses: Mrs. Milton II. Fohrman,
Mrs. Frank Fuller, Mrs. Thomas
Leane and Mrs. Henry j. Harris. a
| 1890 luncheon was served and the col
| ors of the sisterhood, yellow and
| white, predominated in the viands.
AT pm. the meeting was called to
order by the president, Mrs. Worthy
| 2. Sterns. Various committees made
reports. Mrs. Eugene Fl. Pitcher,
| chairman of the yearbook program
committee, made tentative report.
The opening meeting will be Septem-
ber 27. The all-inclusiv subject for
| the years program is Seeing America
Through the Short Story" and many
sections in the United States will be
touched upOn and studied through