Evening star., 1928-06-17
year. Mrs. r. p. wilson, Mrs. H. q.
Karr and Mrs. Gilbert Grosvenor.

Clara Barton Club Of Glen Echo-It
was through the courtesy Of DR.. Hubbell
that the members were able to hold
their monthly meeting on May % IN
the Clara Barton Home. on Oxford road,
In Glen Echo. Members OF the New
comb Club of Bethesda, Md, were guests
The meeting was called at pm. to
give every one chance to inspect the
grounds, which Is an ideal setting for
such home, and with DR.. Hubbell as
guide. the party had the great pleasure
of going through the rooms, which con-
tain unlimited things OF interest, COL
lccted both In this country and abroad,
Later, in the large center hall where the
meeting was conducted by the president.
Mrs. Harry B. Humphrey, DR.. Hubbell
told many interesting and important in
cldents in the life Of the woman whose
name the club members are so proud
to bear. Refreshments, consisting of
punch and cake, were served, after
which the members fingered, loath to
say goodnight to the genial host.
ID. G. Chapter of American War
Mothers is planning It's annual excur-
sion to Marshall Hall for June 81
Guests for the trip and at luncheon
will be rs patients from the service hos
pitals of Walter Reed, Mount Alto and
Naval Hospital The men and Mothers
thoroughly enjoy >hcse picnics. and the
chapter wishes 1t were financially able
to afford an outing Of this sort for
every service man undergoing hospitali-
zaton in Washington. Mrs. A. Anthony
Of 1920 Sixth street southeast is chair
man for the event and tickets may be
obtained from her. She will be assisted
by the following chairmen for hospitals:
Mrs Katie Boss, for Naval Hospital:
Mrs Endora Shehan, Walter Reed, and
Mrs. Williamson, for Mount Alto. Mrs
Boss and Mrs. Katie Perkins gave their
parties as usual this month at Naval
Hospital and ST. Elizabeth's. The chap
ter has enjoyed the presence in the city
of Mrs. William d. Rock of Philadel-
phia, who was honored by Mrs Thomas
Spence, national president of the Amer
ican War Mothers, as the gold star
mother to serve on the jury to select
designs for the completion of the Tomb
of the Unknown, Mrs. Rock, who is
national president of the Legion of
Valor. is the mother of Lieut.. William
D. Rock. whose body lies in Suresnes.
France. The D. c. Chapter entertained
Mrs Rock at dinner at the Hamilton
Hotel on juno l5 The next meeting of
the Mothers will be on June % at the
Hamilton Hotel
Park View Club held It's annual BAN
quet at the Parker House Cafe. Six
teenth street and Park road, June IL,
which marked the completion of
years successful work At 7 pm. the
dining room was given over TO a large
gathering Of members. At the close
Of the dinner all present Joined in
the singing Of club songs, composed by
Mrs. George DalWick and sung to we'll
known airs. The tables were arranged
for bridge and 500 and several en-
Ioyable hours spent Awards we're pre-
sented TO the winners at each table.
The guest Of the evening was Mrs.
+. I. Perkins, who organized and was
FIRST president OF the Park View Wom-
ans Club
AS a token Of appreciation for the
manner in which she filled the breach
last Fall, and for her leadership and
cooperation. the executive committee
presented. the president. Mrs. George
Evans, with silver vase The presen-
tation speech was made by Mrs. Chcs-
ter Hutchinson. Mrs Evans, in ex-
pressing her surprise and pleasure on
receiving the gift. thanked the club
for its loyal support during the year
A vote of thank was extended to
Mrs. Thomas Faris. chairman of the
banquet committee. for the manner In
which the entertainment was arranged.
The singing OF several more songs
brought to close a very active and
productive season.
The Writer'S League of Washington
will meet at the home Of Mr. and Mrs
M Hugh Irish. 1922 r street northeast,
Friday. June 22 at pm. The pro-
gram will include the ninth chapter of
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