Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-01-01

ton of Women's Clubs met Wednes
day at the Hotel Roosevelt. Due to thu
illness of Mrs. Virginia White Speel
the president of the federation, Mrs
Edgar B. Merritt, vice president, pre-
sided.
The meeting opened with the salute
to the flag and singing OF patriotic
songs. The forenoon business SEES
sion was interspersed by singing o
carols, led by Mrs. Arthur D. .Seatoh
chairman of music.
The secretary's and treasurer's re
ports were followed by report b'
Mrs. Eugen Pitcher, general federatioi
director. Mrs. Pitcher spoke OF tn
improved and enlarged general federa
ton magazine. the News. and ASKED
that presidents of each federated c'ui
secure 100 per cent SUBSCRIPTION u
the new club rate OF 20 cents. lh'
following quotation from Mrs. JONI
%. sherman. president OF the genera
fcderation's Christmas greeting 10 NJ
club members. was read from th'
News. II care not about your persona
,elirion, your ideas Of doctrine, but
do wish for YOU all the gentle. satisfy
inc outlook on life which Increased
reverence gives reverence for Deny
reverence for family. reverence Io'
country. and through this increased
resrect for ideals will surely come th'
f,,lfillment of my wish Tor peace.
Tn making n report on,the American
home department.. Mrs. John w. Friz
zell made 1t clear they were not WORK
ing only for the material improvement
of homes. but were trying TO create
and uphold new Veneratlon "ht
respect for the home. TINS depart
ment stands ready to render assist
ance to clubs by furnishing speaker
or suggesting programs.
Mrs. T.. c. Criswell reported ne"
addition to the federation: The Entrs
Nous Club: president. Mrs. Char'es +
Keyser.
chairman Of committee on flags re
norted instances where the wrong use
OF the flag had been corrected
Mrs. Ellis Logan. chairman or hne
arts. announced an illustrated tax or
,rt and travel. Scenes In the orien
Todav.'' at the Art Promoters Ciup
AZ the District League of America,
Pen Women's Clubs. HOS SiXteenlf
street. January {. at 4 pm. oy IT
Gertrude II. Brigham, assisted ny MISS
Mittie Burch.
Mrs. Edith Sears. new chairman on
drama and folk lore pageantrE' sa'o
that II organized groups IN commun.
ity clubs in this city are putting on,
plays. Mrs. Sears declared the
churches are bringing home me
drama. six paGeants we're presented
In city churches this holiday season
attention was called To the Encnsh
MAY so to Bed" Any interested IN
contests should com
municate with this department.
Mrs. Anna f. Hendley, president oil
the Susan Il. Anthony Foundation
a announced n birthday celebration OF
dra matte sketches and episodes from
the life of Miss Anthony and other
pioneers. on February II.
Mrs. Hendley asked for volunteer.
10 help present these sketches. and
suggested that each club in the fedora
ton have some fitting commemorative
of this leaders birthday.
Mrs. William J. LaNarre ard Mrs
NJ. r. Morss were appointed to serve
the federation In Thrift week work.
In the afternoon. at the musica
hour with the Kaspar family. Mrs
Arthur J. Seaton, chairman OF music
said she was glad to present Miss
Priska kaspar. recently returned from
three years OF study Of music ir
Vienna. in her first appearance. and
n announced Ia the club women al
that Miss Kaspar IS no"
ready for professional work. In pre-
sentirg Anton kaspar. Mrs. Seator
said Mr.. Kaspar is n Washington
institution In himself; that his
to the musical life oi
Washington had not only been as ar
artist. but as teacher, Mrs
FRANCESCA kaspar Lawson. who Is
one of the city's most prominent
vocalisis, has appeared often with
noted musical organizations Mrs
Lawson was gracious in helping te
arrange the program.
Women's City CIub.--Afrs. ]. Gar
field Riley. president. will he hostess a
the ''open house" New Year tea at thu
s o'clock. Miss Helen Wilbur, chair
man OF the Junior section. and mem
hers Of the section will assist. Mrs
Laura A. Bradley and Miss Adela
Heaven will preside AT the tea tables
Members Of the executive board vii
assist.
The Monday bridge section will meet
"Wednesday. As pm. due 10 the New
Year holiday observation on Monday
At the meeting last week Mrs. Fred
erick Yates. vice chairman. presided
I'm the absence Of Miss May Eleanor
Smith. chairman. During the socia
hour Mrs. George chace presided nj
the tea table. with Mrs. A. b. Wilson
assisting. Mrs. Edgar T. Brown
chairman of the entertainment com
mittec preparing for the party tho
NTH Monday in the month. will have
the support Of the sections member
ship-Mlss May Eleanor Smith. chair
man: Mrs. Frederick Yates. first vice
chairman, Mrs. A. II. Omwake, second
vice chairman: Mrs. j. Edwin Reid
secretary; Mrs. Meta Cole, treasurer
directors. Mrs. a. =. Maddox. Mrs
Gertrude Doiliver. Mrs. N T.. Ellis
worth; members. Mrs. Lawrence Beck
er. Mrs. J. Burns. Airs, e.. l.. Butler
Mrs. J. Barber. Mrs, J. W. Brown
Mrs. Laura a. Bradley. Mrs. r.. II
Cuitey, Mrs. e.. &. Cable. Mrs. 7. II
Dawson. Mrs l., y, Fristoe. Mrs. !
r. Ffeiot. Mrs. Blanche II. Fiemer
Mrs. Susan &. Gwynne, Mrs. Arthur
u. Hayes. Mrs. r.. +. Hayward. Mrs
James Orwin. Mrs. NJ. H.. Irwin. Mrs.
ID. Johnson. Mrs, Don \. knowltou
Mrs. a. X. Lowe. Mrs. r. e. lie Frey
Miss Mary Mason. Mrs. George Mar
Tin. Mrs ". r. Mutchler. Mrs. IL. l..
Mccoy. Mrs. May Osburn. Miss Flor
ence Packer. Mrs Frank =. Parks
Mrs. IL, Al. Phillips. Mrs, John r
Quinn. Mrs. George II, Rutiey. Mrs
W. q. Sears. Airs. l.. Slocovich. Mrs
j, n. Sylvester, Mrs Elma Saul. Mrs
J. j. stephens. Mrs. Corhin Thomp
Son. Mrs. r.. W. Van Metre. Mrs. w
II, Whitney and Mrs. Charles vii
cox.
The Tuesday evening free.and.eass
auction section assumes ail the air al
club party each week when mem
hers and guests OF the section are as
scmhied Miss A. Hazel swift. chair
man. announces u card party viii he
given by this group on Thursday
January 10, ~ \ pm. Members are
reminded that the reservations ar,
limited To no tables. ~ reservation,