Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-08

= The victory committee report, ny
r Mrs. Louise Watson. chairman on the
4 excursion TO Marshall Hall June 9, for
veterans Of the Grand Army of the Re-
! vas read and approved. A rising vote
, of thanks was given, the same being
received by Mrs Lippold also for her
services on Memorial day.
- A letter, of appreciation from Miss
Agnes Brophy of the American Red
Cross activities at Mount Alto Hospital
and one composed by the veterans at
tending the excursion 10 the depart
ment president and her assistants was
read. The beautiful sentiments ex-
pressed were deeply touching, and all
behalf the boys
Mrs. Nora B. Beattie. department
.. patriotic instructor. expressed her
thanks to all who assisted with serv-
ices held by the Department of the
Potomac. Woman's Relief Corps, at the
Capitol on Flag day, June IA.
The department president reported
letters of appreciation were sent to Rev.
John c. Palmer. William E. Andrews,
Mrs. Marie Moore Forrest, Capt. Will
! liam j. Stannard, William Schumacher,
Mrs, E. Helen Temple and others who
so kindly assisted.
William B. Gushing. Warren G. Hard
ing and Lincoln Camps. Sons of Union
Veterans and their two auXiliaries, to
ICol. U. S. Grant, Sd. department COM
mander of Sons of Union Veterans of
Maryland. and Miss Helen Downing,
department president of Maryland, at
the Raleigh Hotel July lS. was reported
by Mrs. Louise Watson. and members
invited to be present. Several responded
and the department will be well repre-
sented Mrs Elizabeth D. Shaw spoke
Of her activities at ST. Elizabetll's Hos
! pital and the victory committee is
/ planning an entertainment. for the
veterans in the near future. With the
salute to the flag the meeting closed,
after which refreshments were served
and a social hour enjoyed.
Capital Society. the oldest c. A. r.
society in the District. was we'll repre-
sented in the local celebration of July
4 on the Washington Monument
grounds,
Wilson Lansford. in colonial costume,
had the honor of presenting the Ma
tional Children of the American Revo-
luton flag in the parade of maSSed COL
ors. Hamilton Colt served as color guard
for flag of District National Guard.
Billy Dunno acted as usher and Trimble
Sawtelle. senior color bearer of Capital
Society and patrol leader of Troop 100.
led the audience in taking the oath of
allegiance to the flag.
Members of Junior and senior d.
visions of Capital Society who have not
yet Joined the United States Flag Asso-
citation are urged to send their applica-
tons at once to Trinble Sawtelle, at
the Flag Staff. Capital Society was the
i1rst District c. A. r. society to start
forming living flag and the only one
formed exclusively of its members. 1t
is earnestly desired that the few re-
naming Stars and Stripes be taken this
month
The president and members of Capt.
tai Society have been invited to attend
the benefit lawn party and dance to be
gwen BY the George Johnston Society.
G: A. r.. at the home of Mrs. Hugh
Clarkson. SO Columbus street. Clarendon.
Va. on July at 8 o'clock. Proceeds
are for Ellis Island Members may take
bus at Key Bridge or meet at home of
the president. Mrs Henry Femme Saw
telle, 1920 Rhode Island avenue
The American Gold Star Mothers will
hold an open meeting Tuesday. 8 pm.
at the Hamilton Hotel. All friends of
the organization will be welcome.
The Woman's Club of Woodside will
give lawn party July IA at Silver
Spring. Proceeds will so toward club
activities. A special meeting of the club
VIII be held Wednesday, Q pm, at the
home OF Mrs L. NJ. Christie, woodside
Woman's Club Of Bethesda.
drama section of the department of fine
arts met Monday at the clubhouse to
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writing contest which will this year be
made Statewide in scope. The contest
will be under the direction OF the drama
section, Mrs. 7. w. Pyle, chairman, with
Mrs. Maude Howell Smith, chairman of
the department of fine arts, heading the
special committee in charge OF the
project.
Tuesday the house committee, Mrs.
Walter e. Perry. chairman, held a meet |
ing at the clubhouse. at which IL was
decided that Mrs. Perry is to take
charge OF rentals, the clubhouse now
being available TO ron-members as we'll |
as to members fqEprivate parties Res
ervations for tfieSuse of the clubhouse
may be made through Mrs. Perry.
Beginning on Tuesday afternoon, an
innovation viii be inaugurated by the
house committee in opening the build
ing for regular weekly teas. Mrs. John
A. Fleming, vice chairman of the COM
n1fttee. will receive reservations up until
Tuesday morning and will be In charge
OF the undertaking. group of three
hostesses has been appointed for each
Tuesday during July, Mrs. Fleming Mrs
w. 3. ". Brookes. president of the club.
and Mrs. Frank c. Wallace receiving
this week. Members should inform Mrs
Fleming as to the dates they can con-
veniently act as hostesses. These In
formal afternoons will give an added
opportunity for enjoyment Of the club
house in its sylvan setting and provide
small fund from which the house
committee may meet incidental ex-
penses. There will be tables for those
desiring to play cards and members may
bring guests.
The Mai. William Overton Calls
Chapter. Daughters of the American
Revolution, held It's last regular meeting
Of the season Friday evening at the
colonial home of Mrs. T. Temple Hill, In
Georgetown. The regent, Mrs. NJ De
Clare Berry, presided. Reports we're
given by the officers and a program OF
meetings planned for next season. The
yearly election was held and the follow
ing were elected for the year: Regent,
Mrs. NJ. De Clare Berry: vice regent.
Miss Julia jennings second vice re-
gent. Mrs Albert Mcdowell; treasurer,
fCTEEDER To0T)
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