Evening star., 1928-06-03

tinued the same tints in foliage, leaf
and breezy trees.
There was a little ceremony OF pre-
sentation from the hostess to Mrs. VIII
lians in token Of her generous musical
contributions to the club, the gift being
dainty clock. In paying tribute to
the ability of the club members, Mrs.
Tracy expressed her desire that some
public attention might be called to the
very real art excellence of number of
the members
The club will resume It's sessions in
October.
The ID. c, Chapter of American War
Mothers paid tribute to its members who
have passed on, at the meeting at the
| Hamilton Hotel on May 25 Mrs. Mary
! 7. Shanahan presided at a short buSi-
/ ness session which was followed by serv-
! ices in memory of the following de-
| ceased mothers: Mrs G. B. Lower, Mrs.
/ Charles B. Hess, Mrs. Elizabeth Deiste,
Mrs. Laura A. Dudley, Mrs. Carrie w.
! Avery, Mrs. Clara Walker, Mrs. Nettie
Hanrahan, Mrs. Alice Hollows and Mrs.
Harriet Holmes. The program was in
charge of Mrs. Charles B. Donch, who
| presided and also sang There is No
Death" and The Unknown Soldier" +"
Miss Eleanor Colborn played Chopin's S
Funeral March," Miss Beatrice Deeds,
accompanied by Mrs. Parker, sang
Mother o. Mine" Mrs. Lucia r. Max-
well read several of her poems and Mrs.
Sarah E. Deeds recited Why Should
the Spirit of Mortal Be Proud" Mrs.
NJ. G. O'Neil read personal tribute to
each of the deceased mothers. The
meeting closed with the singing of
Taps" by Mrs. Gertrude Lyons, ac-
companied by two buglers and pianist
from the Marine Band
The Wheel of Progress met Monday
evening, May %. at the Washington
Hotel, at which time nominations were
made and ballots cast for oficers for
the coming year The result and ofh-
GERS elected will be reported later. On
account of illness in her family, Mrs.
Claes Dickson Hallencreutz was unable
to be present and teach the Constitution
as usual The speaker of the evening
was Lieut. Lamb, who gave an inter-
esting address on Traffic Laws as they
Affect Pedestrians" The report on the
Willard Hotel April 80 was received
with enthusiasm and substantial do
nation was made TO Camp Good VIII.
The Wheel of Progress proposed TO give
three tents during the entire season
and to care for certain persons who
are in need of outings. Mrs. Delphine
Geron1e Irwin has donated large tent
together with two beds and received
from one OF our prominent merchants
donation Of beautifully large Turkish
towels which also go to Camp Good
Will The Wheel proposes TO close its
season with a reception and musical the
last Monday evening in June.
Woman's Club of Bethesda.-With the
dedication Of the new clubhouse an ac-
complished fact and the open house and
tea Of last Sunday afternoon as a pleas
ant memory, the club Is now IN posses
sion Of its new home and plans are
rate the forward-looking program such
q building will make possible.
The house furnishings committee, un-
der the chairman Of Mrs. j. Frederick
Imirie, has so adapted its selections to
the type of the building that one feels
sense of the harmonious whole on
entering. The committee Acknowledges
gratefully gifts of rugs, piano. pictures
and objects OF art which supplement
their purchases. contributing the
honey" atmosphere so much sought
but often missing in new house.
The main club activity during the
past week has been rehearsal and prepa-
ration Of costumes for the picture por-
traying primeval life of Montgomery
County. which was the Bethesda Clubs
part In the pageant given at the Rock
vile Fair Grounds last night by the
Social Service League Of the county.
Mrs. W. j. Peters and Mrs. George T.
Pariseau directed the rehearsals: the
Social Service chairman, Mrs T. H
Hartnett, was in charge Of the clubs
quota Of tickets. and Mrs. John A.
Holmes Of the sale Of boxes Mrs
Elisha Hanson. president Of the club,
and Mrs. Robert Dodge Hagner. record
ing secretary. we're among the usherg.
The chairman Of ways and means,
Mrs. Oliver Owen Kuhn. announces that
there viii Be a dance given at the new
clubhouse under the auspices Of her
committee on the evening Of June Q,
from 8 70 IL. Tickets may be obtained
from Mrs. Kuhn.
Southern Relief goeiety-Mrs. Alex
anoer 81. Bull has been elected preei-
dent Of the Southern Relief Society,
which Is devoted TO the maintenance of
home for veterans Of the Confederacy
and widows Of such veterans. Mrs Bull,
who ig active In other organizations in
Washington, has been a resident Of the
National Capital for % years. coming
here Immediately after her marriage. ln
Charieston, g. C., where she was born
and reared
She Is q past president and past
secretary Of the South Carolina Society
of Washington. formerly secretary Of
R the KaloraIna Citizens Association and
corresponding secretary Of the A. r..
( Lawton Chapter, United Daughters Of
the ConfedeFScy. A. present Mrs. Bull
holds the Office os second vice president
/ Of the board Of LADY managers Of the
3 Episcopal Church Home. and is on the
5 executive committee Of the Southern
Eociety Of Washington Ehe was re-
Gently elected vice president Of the
{ Rector's AId of Et. Aargsretis Episco-
pa Church
The family residence Is 20lT Belmont
road northwest
+ Under the constitution NJ the Gouth-
eTn Relief Gocieiy Mrs. Bull viii assume
her duties June s, succeeding Mrs
Taeoc0Ye Ttller. who becomes honorary
president. The new board of directors
sl1o viii De inductEd On that date. The
caaritsD5e home maintained by the So
clety Is 81 2<0z Pennsylvania avenue.
&
PetysTth W0naan's Club Notes.-The
arr section held Us last meeting of the
/ se&Scu at Vacation Lodge, Cherrydale.
Nay a. - the form Of a delightful
picnic.
TIE members met At the PetyortF
AetfKtlst Episcopal Church and were
taken Out ia the machines 81 the lacie'
who 6EGge their cars, about te autos
carrying Eoe gay and happy crowd
Ihe weather was perfect, A. We
eperyto!ng else connected with the gala
oSy Shorty AFTER the arrival of TN
Members tigey sat down 70 a Luncheon
segye1 b. ne luncheon committee o