Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-08
NEWS OF THE CLUBS
CONDUCTED BY MAMIE LANCASTER.

The American Association Of Uni
versity Women viii have as hostess fo
tomorrow afternoon tea. Mrs. Williar
E. Chamherlin.
The bridge tables will again be Il
readiness for those who care to brin
their guests for game preceding tn
tea.
The District Of Columbia Federation
of Women's Clubs met at the Hote
Roosevelt June 90 with the presiden;
Mrs. Virginia White Speel. presiding
The meeting was opened by givini
the salute to the flag. led by Mrs. Mar.
Sitz Parker, the reciting of the Lord
PRAYER. and the singing of America
the Beautiful" under the direction o
Mrs Arthur Seaton. chairman of music
Following the reports Of officers Mrs
Speel gave an account OF the proceed
ings Of the recent biennial session o
Clubs held at San Antonio, Tex, MAJ
rs 10 June Z.
At the conclusion of her report. Mrs
Speel thanked the federation for it'
many expressions OF confidence in he
during her term as federation presiden'
and particularly for the whole-heartee
cooperation given her at all times
She then turned the gavel over to thu
newly elected president Mrs Edgar B
Merritt. who presented the new officers
TO the federation.
Ofncers who were elee*ed al the May
meeting are. President, Mrs. Edgar B.
Merritt; first vice president, Mrs. VIII
liam j. Lavarre; second vice president
Mrs. Gertrude Bischoff: recording Sec
rotary. Mrs. Harvey w. Wiley; corre-
spending secretary, Mrs. Eva s. Girls
well; treasurer. Mrs. A. B. McManuS;
auditor. Mrs. lamar F. Rorke, and
general federation director. Mrs. Viz
GINA White Speel.
Letters of greeting to the new officers
from Mrs John F. Sippel. general fed
Grafton president. and from the State
president of Maryland. Mrs. John Al
cock, were read.
Short talks were also given by Mrs.
Ellis Logan and Mrs. W, Frizzell, past
presidents Of the federation, who
brought messages Of congratulations
and announcement 10 the new ofncerS.
and cited the duties and responsibilities
of the federated clubs toward the led
Grafton.
Mrs. Nav D Lightfoot chairman Of
AnnericaniZatiou. made a plea Tor ali
women of the federation who had
vote TO register and cast their vote IN
the coming election.
Mrs. william E. Chamberlin, chair
man Of legislation. reported on the
status Of the child labor bill, and the
Great Falls power site.
Mrs. Gertrude Bischoff, second vice
president. chairman of the year book
committee. requested the cooperation
Of the federated clubs in securing ao-
vertising to help in defraying the cost
of publishing the new year book.
The afternoon session was opened by
Mrs. Arthur Seaton, chairman OF music.
who gave q group of piano selections
and was given a rising vote OF thanks.
On behalf of the members of the
federation. a basket of beautiful flowers
was presented to the retiring president,
Mrs. Speel, the presentation being made
hy Mrs. Seaton.
After singing Aud Lang Syne," the
federation adjourned until october p.
Mrs. Merritt president, announced
that a meeting Of the officers OF the
federation and the presidents OF the
federated clubs viii be held In the
lounge of the City Club. 1920 @ street.
July 9. at / pm. for the purpose OF
electine department. division and COM
mittee chairmen. A full attendance is
requested.
The writerscraft Club, at its June %
meeting. had for its program several
chapters of Mrs. Newcornbs novel.
maya" and, in addition. a short stc.y
by Mr.. McLaugflin entitled 'Carfare."
Miss Story reported two checks from
Science Service for shorts" and Mr..
McIaughlin reported reprint rights Of
his recently published novel sold TO
syndicate. The next meeting VIII be
held July II In the basement OF the
Mount Pleasant Public Library at pm.
It's program Eill consist Of stories by
Miss Crane and Miss Patterson and ar
ficles BY Miss Green and Miss Story.
Any one interested in this type OF work
is cordially invited 10 attend.
Phil Sheridan Woman's Relief Corps
met Tuesday night with Che president,
Mrs. z. Helen Temple, in the chair.
The Office Of junior vice president was
filed By Mrs Flora Plumb. as Mrs.
Caroline Curry has not recovered from
her serious accident. AS the chaplain,
Mrs. Cora Mandy. was out Of town the
chair was filed By Mrs. Josephine Kel-
ton and Mrs. Mary Keeler substituted
for the conductor. Mrs. Esther Lippoio.
The coIorbearers' absent stations were
flied By Mrs Isabel Bontz. Mrs. Mary
van Ness Fauth and Mrs. Mcdowell. A
favorable report was given by the COM
'ntttee on the application of Mrs. Agatha
?. Yeaton Ingersoll. who was elected TO
A rising vote OF appreci-
alton was given Mrs. Hickman, chair
man. for her excellent management OF
fhe Chesapeake Beach outing. Every
ere rad a good time and Mrs. Hick-
mar made q neat sum for the corps
treasury. Mrs. Mcdowell personally
thanked the chairman for the pleasant
day given Maj Mcdowell and Comrade
Sergeant at the Beach.
The corps was grieyed TO learn OF the
accident il which Mrs. Mary z. league
w injured and her husband was kiileo.
Members viii attend the funeral and
Aowers viii be sent. Conndr. Mawson
smoke Of the passing OF the comrades
Of the post within the last week, Mr..
MarconYlier and Mr. Small. An inter-
es.t1g note was received from Mrs.
Margaret Bradt, who is visiting her
sisters in Philadelphia. On motion OF
the secretary, Mrs. Marian B. Parker.
the corps voted 10 suspend the regular
meetings until August 81, when a social
hour will follow the regular session.
Mrs. Marie Bricker, president Of Lin
coin Corps. was present with three OF
her members, Mrs. Ella Orr, Mrs. Eva
Schultz and Mrs. Jessie Dice. Mrs.
Bricker presented a Bible TO Phil Sher-
tdan Corps, having observed that the
one used for many years was greatly
worn. The president asked Mrs. Shaw
20 ACCEPT il In behalf Of the corps.
Every one vas grateful for the gift and
r. the interest and friendship Of the
donor. The comrades present besides
Com6r MswSon. were Col. Oldroyd and
Eonra6e Parker.