Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-06-12

nual rally OF all the Crittenton Circles
held at the home on June 3. she
stressed the importance TO the home
of the present drive for new associate
members by all the circles that the
maintenance expenses Of the nome
might be met satisfactorily during the
Summer months. Names OF "A new
members were brought in by Florence
Circle members at this meeting. with
dues of Sf10, making the total asso'
ciate membership 80, in addltion 20
the 80 active members. After the busi'
ness meeting a social hour was spent
in Mrs. Savage's rose garden, where
refreshments we're served.
The Washington Readers Club held
it's last meeting for the season Tues.
day, pm, in Alliance room. All
Souls Church, Sixteenth and Harvard
streets. Meeting called to order by
President w. E. Bryant. All commit
tees reported. Prof. Townsend, treas
urer, reported a balance of $25 on
hand after all expenses paid.
Membership committee, Mrs. Emily
F. Barnes, chairman, reported ID had
joined the club this season, making a
membership of 62 active and Il asso-
ciate members. w. Il. Bryant, presi-
dent, appointed the following members
for program committee for 1927-l92S:
Mrs. Grace Wormelle, chairman; Miss
Rosemary Arnold, Mrs. Emily Frech
Barnes, Miss Alice Robinson, Mrs.
Elizabeth Phillips, Mrs. w. T.. Bryant
and Alfred Falconer.
With such committee the club Is
sure to have a most interesting pro-
gram, The housing committee report
ed after visiting several places there
were none so feasible as the present
meeting place and the club voted to
remain. ~
Mrs. Constance Goodman was again
appointed chairman of press commit
tee, which met with hearty approval
by the club. After business hour the
vice president, Mrs. Isabel Pechin Me-
Arthur, had charge of program, with
new members participating. Prof.
Richardson. though an old member,
had been absent for a season, but has
returned and delighted abe audience
with a reminiscent talk as charter
member. Mrs. Harlee gave a scene
from shakespeare Tanning of the
Shrew.'' Mrs. Marsmon gave a hui
morous monologue, Half Hour on the
Beach," Miss Walden gave three at
tractive numbers Surprising" Peach
Pie" and "l-2-3." Mrs. Elizabeth
Phillips, a selection from Alfred Moves,
entitled 1.-THE Highwayman." 1.-THE
Chrystai Boll,'' a one-act play. by
Mrs. Phillips and Miss Walden, was
we'll rendered. The pronunciation con-
test created much merriment. After
a most enjoyable evening and hearty
good wishes from the president for a
pleasant vacation to all the club ad-
journed to meet again the first Tues
day in October.
The Writerseraft Club met June 2,
at the Mount Pleasant Library. Mrs.
Wells read an original article which
she called "Reminiscences of Famous
Opera Stars" Miss Margaret Baily's
Savings" received many smiles and
commentators. Paul Mackey read
part of a mystery story.
At the next meeting, which will be
held at the Mount Pleasant Library.
Thursday, at pm, Miss Hartman
will have some original poems; l.. w.
Lindberg, new member, will read a
story and Mrs. Weber, president of the
CLUB, will have bit of original fiction.
Visitors interested in writing are in
vited to attend the meeting.
Park View Woman's Club will re.
cord two pleasant events during the
coming week, bringing to- an end the
club year.
The needlewerk committee. Mrs. l..
f. FELTON,, chairman, Is joining with
the local chapter of the Y. w. c.. A.
In an all-day picnic at Vacation Lodge,
Cherrydale, tomorrow All members
of the club, as we'll as of the com
mittee. are invited. Those who have
not already arranged to attend should
communicate with Mrs. FELTON, or with
Mrs. George Evans, who Is assisting
in the arrangements. The customary
annual dinner and theater party will
take place June Is. Dinner will be
served promptly at 6 pm. at the Hotel
Continental. Immediately following
the guests viii go In body to Keith $
Theater. Mrs. George w, Evans, 752
Roc, Creek Church road, phone CO.