Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-12-25
NEWS OF THE CLUBS
CONDUCTED BY MAMIE LANCASTER.

SeaSOnal NUMBERS.
The president in her opening re-
marks announced 1t as an "Ali Amer
lean" program. tho participants be-
birth and some of them not of Ger
man descent.
Mrs. Marguerite Venable, accom-
panied by Mrs. Paul Bleyden. sang
30 Schoene Zeit." by Goethe; Schu-
mann's "Widmung" and der
Schwur," by Bohm. and was followed
by Miss Amy Clement Leavitt, who
read an article, "Dichterschmerzen,"
by Clara Viebig, Germany's leading
woman novelist. Mrs. Fred Young
also read "Weihnachtsgedich," by
prutz. and Anita Virginia Mueller
gave an original paper. entitled Der
Ursprung des Deutschen Weihnacht
festes," which led to an informal dis
cussion Of Christmas customs in gen.
cral and Of such terms az Santa
Claus, Saint Nicholas and Kris Krin-
gle.
After the reading OF Christmas
tale. eihnachszauber," by William
Augustus Smith, the evening was
brought to a close with music by the
quartet. consisting of Herman
Crop and Spencer Prentiss. Their
principal number was an arrange.
mcnt of Schubcrt's Death and the
Maiden" after which came many ia
miliar German airs, 20 Tannenbaum,"
"Iieiliger Nacht" and others. in most
of which the company Joined in i'm
promptu singing.
Among those present were Miss
Emma Won Seyfried. Mrs. Prentiss,
Miss Prentiss. the Misses Ulke. DIR.
A. r. Dunno. Mrs. Joseph s. Mccoy.
Mrs. Clara Mueller. Richard Ware,
Miss Alice Harvey, Mrs. Clara Goetz
and Paul Bleyden.
Political Study Club.-Representa
tive Clyde Kelly Of Pennsylvania
sounded q warning note to women in
his speech on the direct primary be-
fore this organization at its monthly
meeting. He laid stress upon the
fact that if the primary is abolished
the enfranchisement of women will be
a futile thing in so far as their rep.
rescntation in the convention is con.
cerned. lie contends that If women
wish to keep the privileges they have
fought so hard to attain they must
present united front in backing the
direct primary. Three safeguards
should accompany the primary in
every State. according to Representa-
tive Kelly. the corrupt practices act,
the short ballot and the pamphlet pub
lefty method. controlled by the State
Legislature.
Mrs. Clyde Kelly was guest of
honor. with the wives OF the Pennsyl-
Nania Representatives assisting as
hoStesses. Mrs. Frank Morrison.
president. presided. and Mrs. Rose
Yates Forester introduced the
speaker. y musical program was
given by Miss Helen Belt. violinist.
accompanied by Mrs. Marie Belt
oabal at the piano.
The Spanish American Atheneum
held Its monthly meeting Wednesday
evening In the Washington Hotel
SENIOR Eugenio Anzorena gave an In.
formal talk in Spanish. lie first
stressed the importance of n knowl.
edge OF Spanish on the part OF North
Americans If they would wish 10 know
and appreciate the good qualities Of
the Americans to the south of us, and
expressed hopes for amicahle relations
as result Of the Pan-American con.
ference to he held soon in Havana.
Miss Julia Hoffman read her own
spanish version OF "A short story
translated from the Dutch.
Persons interested in Spanish and
spanish american affairs are invited
to apply for membership. The officers
of the society are president, DR.. y
II. Darton. vice president, Prof. VII.
liam Thomas Faulkner. secretary.
Miss Valentino Poppescu: treasurer,
Ernest G. Morris.
The Soroptin,ist Club Of the Dis,ric,
celebrated It's annual Christmas party
december Il at the In Fayette Hotel
Due TO the efforts OF Irene Juno. chair.
man OF the music committee: Agnes
Ninn, chairman OF the social commit
tee, anu Grace Goodpasture. chairman
or the luncheon committee, IL was n
tremendous success. Not only mem.
bers or the club. but numerous guests
were present and there was a Christ
mas GIT for all. George Anderson
well known In local musical circles
was the soioist. accompanied by the
musician composer Karl lioler. Miss
Ellen Williams. guest of the prcstien.
Caroline Stephens. showed unusual
musicianship ut the piano. There was
II Chrisimasy spirit throughout the
occasion. typical Of the goodfellowshin
that always prevails at Soroptimist
luncheon meeting. Caroline Stephens,
president OF the club. has invited the
members 10 be guests at Il tea I'm her
nome. 1915 Hobart street. December
~, IN lieu OF the regular luncheon
meeting at the In Fayette.
Fetworth WOman's Club News. The
art section met December Is at 1a.sa
pm. with IS members present. 4
luncheon was served by the hostesses
Mrs. Lehmkuhl. Mrs. j. ". Jones
Mrs. Brockson. Mrs. LeCraw, Mrs.
tay. Mrs. Deitz. Mrs Dixon, Mrs.
Palmer. Mrs. Dunn and Mrs. Hail.
Ihe afternoon was II busy one as
the members were trying To cumniete
christmas gifts: some were using their
needles and other were busy with
paint brushes.
The next meeting will be January
20 at I2;a0 pm.
The philanthropic section met De.
cembcr 20 at | pm. at the home of
Mrs. Winkelhaus. with Mrs. Jennings
as assistant hostess Nine members
were present and worked diligently TO
finish tho dresses 10 take to tho Cos.
pei Mission.
on Thursday several members of
THIS section visited tho Atypical
school In the Southwest and left 30
filied stockings with the children n,
| tending this school. They then took
tho little dresses and suits that were
tinished 10 the Gospel Mission, after
which they visited poor family and
lett food for bountfui Christmas
dinner. also toys and clothing for tho
children.
the executive committee viii meet
win the president. Mrs. Hammer. DO.
| cember 20
The Won,an's Club Ut Chevy Chasr.
Md. met "Wednesday In tho Chevy
'haea freahyterinn church, tho presi,
| dent. Mrs, ALEXANDER Ashley, presiding
Ihe chairman In charge uf the lunch.
| con was Mrs, Harold II, Doyle. The
| Following We're elected tn membership
| IN the club; Mrs, William hughes,
| Mia Flippo GfuNatt. Airs. John \