Evening star., 1927-05-15

training is the real handspring of our
national welfare, and the challenge OF
the betterment Of these homes is to a
large extent placed at the door of
the womanhood. of our country for
as the home is the center of our ma:
tional life, the wife and mother Is
the center of the home. Another ire
mendous and far.reaching problem or
the American home. and the lack Of
which is causing its decadence. Is the
religious one. Parents have not full
filled their duty to their children I'M
til they have helped them find their
spiritual nature.
bill in Congress. which has al
ready passed the House, II
passed by the Senate. will make the
alienation of the affections of either
husband or wife. by either man or
woman, felony. punishable by i'm
prisonment. Good homes must be
planned for. worked for, and sacrificed
for, by observing tact understanding
adaptation and patience. This price
must be paid to have happy home,
where honor. respect unselfishnesS
and love. hold sway, making beautl-
ful dwelling place on earth. which
will be a prototype of all that is rich
est in earth and heaven
This paper brought forth different
views and expressions of opinion,
showing it had taken deep root in the
hearts of the hearers.
Mrs. Knight invited the guests To
the dining room, where a light lunch
con was served Those present We're
Mrs. Robert Bruce Bare. Mrs. l.. ii,
Bentley. Mrs. c. F. Briney, Mrs. S.
n. Forbes. Mrs. John w. FriZzeli
AJ,-c ENIti1ar Mrs -
Glass, Mrs. William f. Hall, Mrs
Henry J. Harris. Mrs. r. w. New
burn. Mrs. Leroy A. Palmer. MRS.
George l.. Peckham. Mrs. Eugene III.
Pitcher. Mrs. t'aber Stevenson. Mrs
o. T. Thompson and Mrs. Alfred Hop
kius Williams.
The Weman's Club OF Chevy Chase,
Md.--Mfs. A. MacAshley. president,
entertained the executive board OF 1he
club at luncheon at the Congress
sional Country Club May II. The eN-
ecutive board meeting was held prior
to the luncheon.
On Tuesday. May II, at. 2:30 pm,
Mrs. Milfs will entertain the art sec
ton of the club at her home, 1907
Jocelyn street.
The last meeting for the season of
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the annual business meeting and cleo
ton of off1cers-will be held May IS.
The amendments to the constitution
and bylaw; which were proposed by
the revision committee will be voted
upon.
The monthly luncheon. with Mrs.
Newman +. Little hostess, will pre-
nede the business meeting
The WOman's Club of Bethesda met
May 10 at the home of Mrs. w. B. n.
Broukes in Bradley Hills. vReports
from committee chairmen were heard.
and in connection with the report of
the chairman of education. Mrs. Rob-
ert Sears introduced Mr.. Pyle of the
Bethesda School, who spoke at length
on the subject Of free transportation
for pupils to and from the high school.
While he was opposed to this particu
lar item, he said htat the Women's
Club might well bend their efforts to-
ward getting an increased. an ade-
quate teaching salary for it's teachers,
and mentioned the exceedingly low
average paid for the high type of
teachers necessary to do the required
work
Mrs. Elisha Hanson, chairman of
.lc IUdl
the club now has the deed to it's prop
erty, free of all debt, and is proceed
ing with the building of the club.
house, which. it is hoped will be
ready for use in the early Fall. In
with her report, she
the card party to be given
at the home of Mrs. Charles L. Corby
on the Rockville pike on June 3, and
urged that all do their utmost toward
making this a huge success socially
as well as financially. Tickets can be
obtained from any one of the com
mlttee, Mrs. j. Frederick Imirie, chair.
man, and club members are asked to
make this the big event Of the season.
Plans for the charter day celebra.
lion We're announced as far as COM
Dleted. All the details have not as yet
been worked out, but Mrs. Hanson has
offered her home, and the festivities
will begin at II am, May 27, with
luncheon at 1890. Further details will
De announced later.
At the close Of the business meeting
a musical program was furnished by
Miss Ivalee Newell. violinist, and Mrs.
William Derr Baker, soloist, of Wash
ngton, and tea was served the host
asses being Mrs. E. II. Etz, Mrs
StCNhb JoIfiI IIilI IT, NIS. u. l. H.
nacht and Mrs. w. f. Perry.
Montgomery County Federation of
WOmen's Clubs.-The program for the
tWenty.second annual meeting of the
Federation, to be held In Glen Echo
May "a. Is now completed The Right
Rev. James e. Freeman, d. DIS Mrs.
John l.. Alcock, president of the Mary.
land State Federation Of W0men's
Clubs. and Oliver owen Kuhn. presi-
dent of the Montgomery County Civic
will he the honor guests
The II rning session will he called
to order at 10 o'clock by the acting
president, Miss Estelle r.. Moore, and
the opening exercises will consist of
the reading of the collect for wOmens
clubs. the Lords Prayer, and singing
by the children Of Glen Echo School
Mrs. Blanche A. Odell will give the ad-
dress of welcome, which will be fol-
lowed by greetings to club members
and guests by Miss Moore. Then the
usual order of business will prevails
with the reading of minutes, annual
Of officers and standing com
At noon the Bishop of Washington
will give the principal address of the
day. Oliver Owen Kuhn will address
the clubs at the afternoon session.
The Civic Federation has been out
standing in the work accomplished
in the county. and the Fedora ton Of
Women's Clubs is looking forward to
a greater understanding of each others
problems and closer cooperation Of
effort.
The balance of the afternoon ses-
sion will be taken up with reports of
and adjournment will be
at $3.50. There is ample room and a
large attendance. not only of dele
gates. but Of every clubwoman in the
county. is urged.
The Glover Club met Thursday eve
ming at the home of Mrs. Ralph f.
Lawrence, 1410 Decatur street. The
president. Mrs Lawrence, presided.
Mrs. Mark Lansburgh. the guest of
the club was welcomed by Mrs.
Harris Barnum. Mrs Claude Owen
gave a talk on world events, after