Evening star., 1928-12-09
NEWS OF THE CLUBS

jnOalS project. General discussion 1Ol-
lowed, in which many of the members
took part and asked questions which
were answered by the speakers. The
them and to the political study COM
mittee, consisting of Mrs. Charles Al
ger (chairman), Mrs. Harry K. Daugh-
erty. Mrs. John r. Leighty, Mrs. Joseph
J. Manlove, Miss Clara McQuown, Mrs.
James F. Curtis, Mrs. David H. Blair,
Mrs. Edward E. Gam, Mrs. Homer
Hoch. Mrs. Harry Atwood Colman and
Mrs Harry S. New.
Tea was served, Mrs Marcus Benja-
min and Mrs. Arthur Butman presid-
ing at the table.
The next monthly meeting will take
place January Z, at the Washington
Club, the forum being on the subject OF
THE Naval Cruisers Bill"
A special luncheon meeting will be
held December II at the Washington
Club, for which reservations should be
made Immediately. sending check to
Mrs. r. H. McNeill, 1912 Garfield
street. Single tickets may be sold, also
tables may be made up to the number
of six persons at each. One eminent
speaker will give an address after the
luncheon.
SLOHeWdH JdCkSUh INus ~Vp
United Daughters of the Confederacy,
will have an open meeting tomor-
row at 7:30 pm, at Confederate Me-
mortal Home, 1922 Vermont avenue. All
Confederate Veterans, Sons of Confed-
crate Veterans and Daughters OF the
Confederacy are invited. The Confed-
crate Cross Of Service will be given to
Walter Council Tyner and Reaville
Moore Brown, World War veterans. Mrs.
Annie Hutchison will be given, the
cross of her son, Neil Fletcher Hutchi-
son. who was killed in action. Rev. An
drew r. Bird, pastor of the Church
of the Pilgrims and past chaplain Of
Camp No 305. Sons of Confederate Vet
Grams, will make the presentations. Miss
Lillian Chenoweth and Irving Bucklen
will sing, accompanied by Miss Regina
Kimmell. Readings will be given by
Miss Christine Jones. Refreshments will
be served.
WOmen's National Democratic Club,
1926 New Hampshire avenue. At the
Forum luncheon tomorrow Norman
Davis, former UnderSecretary of State,
will talk on THE General Pact for the
Remuneration of War" Last Monday
Senator Thomas j. Walsh of Montana
spoke on ''The World Court"
The Legion Of Loyal Women met at
the home of Mrs. L. w. Calver, 207 A
street southeast. on Monday evening.
Mrs. Barnard, the president, being abb
sent, Mrs. E. K. Gillette, past preSi-
dent, presided. Reports of the work
done In the past year were given and
plans for future work were discussed.
The legion will furnish a room in the
new addition to Casualty Hospital as a
memorial to the Legion of Loyal
Women.
The District Sunshine and Communi-
ty Society held its monthly meeting
with Mrs Harry James, 1865 Meridian
place. She was assisted by the presi-
dent, Mrs. William M. Beahm; Mrs.
George I. Laizure and Mrs. F. E. Mel
son. Mrs. Edgar Merritt, president of
the Federation of Women's Clubs, was
the guest of honor. Announcement was
made that luncheon in honor of Mrs.
Virginia White Speel, retiring presi-
dent of the federation, would be given
December 20 at 1:30 pm. at Hotel
Roosevelt Mrs. Ellis Logan, chairman
of department of education, urged all
club women to attend the book reviews
given each second Saturday of each
month in the auditorium of the Mount
Pleasant Library.
Mrs. Harvey Prentice, wife of the
superintendent of Gospel Mission, told
of the needs of the mission at this sea-
son of the year, and a generous dona-
ton was voted for this purpose.
Money was also voted for the Old
Ladies' Home.
Mrs. Charles Baer gave readings and
Mrs. Harry Faber White sang.
The Junior League Of American PEN
Women met November IL at the club
house, 1108 Sixteenth street. The
Junior League has been divided into
three groups Of music, art and literature.
The literary group is studying the
modern writer's. For the December
meeting Sir James Barrie was chosen.
His type of play was to be studied and
his satire and fantasy noted. A brief
any two of his books. O'Neill was the
second author chosen. His ultra
realisticiSm was to be studied and con-
trasted with Barrie's satire and fantasy.
A brief revue was to be given, bringing
O'Neills ideals and style.
Several articles on the "Mill on the
Floss" were read by members.
Mrs. G. L. Chambers, chairman of the
heraldry and genealogy, extended a
cordial invitation to the girls of the
Junior League to attend her meetings
the fourth Saturday of every month.
The Takoma Park WOmen's Club
met December at the Takoma Park
Branch of the Public Library. DR.. G..
F. Bowerman, librarian of the Wash
ington Public Library, gave an informal
talk on the library, its history and
use to the community
The executive board of the club will
meet December 81 at the Takoma Park
Branch of the Public Library at ! pm.
The art department will meet De-
cember 13, pm, at the home Of Mrs.
A. Wetmore, sos Tulip avenue. Mrs.
Lincoln and Mrs. Walker will assist in