Evening star., 1928-06-03

IN. ~. e.. J u n Il >,
by the Southern Cross Chapter, u. d. G.
| There was large number In attend
ancc despite the inclemency of the
weather, and everybody voted 1t to be
the most delightful affair given by the
chapter this season.
The next regular meeting will be held
al the residence of the chapters regis
trar, Mrs. j. j. Tancil, 909 Ma3sacl1u-
sctts avenua northeast, on June 8, at
pm.
The literature department OF the
Woman's Community Club OF Kensing-
ton closed its season with a meeting at
the Warner Presbyterian Church on
Monday when Mrs. William Wolff
Smith of Washington reviewed the Pu-
liter prize book of the year, THE
Bridge OF San Luis Rey." Mrs. r. q.
Merritt. chairman of the department.
presided Isabel Pechin Macarthur. an
interpreter and broadcaster, of Washing
ton, gave two groups of readings. Helen
May Bloedorn. 9-year-old daughter OF
Comdr Walter A.. Bloedorn, y. s. NJ.
and Mrs Bloedorn gave rendition on
the violin OF Forty eight Stars OF
which she Is the composer. Elizabeth
Gayley Townsend. the little daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs Wilson L.. Townsend.
presented Miss Bloedorn with basket
of flowers.
The church was artistically decorated
by committee consisting of Mrs. Rob-
ert5 G. Cogswell, Mrs. Harry Corrick,
Mrs. O. H. Snyder and Mrs. Frank
Rusk.
The hostess committee, consisting OF
Mrs. Harlan Fisk. Mrs. B. w. Kumler,
Mrs. M. K, Barroll. Mrs. Clare Dyson.
Mrs E. M. Harrison, Mrs. H. M: Mil
burn, Mrs. c. NJ. Walker. Mrs. Robert
Mcmillan, Mrs. r.. J. Eby, Mrs. C. r..
Graham. Mrs. William Reading Mrs.
Tom Rabbit and Mrs. c. e, Houghton,
served refreshments.
Friendship House Nursery Aid Club
The May meeting Of the club was held
Monday afternoon at the home of Mrs.
| John O'Connel, 2732 Twelfth street
northeast The guest OF honor was
Miss Anne Darlington, who read two
Of her own plays, an Italian one and the
other play of ancient Greece, from a
volume Of folk plays which she has re-
Gently published. They were entfus-
| Annual reports of officers made up the
rest of the program-Mrs. william e
Chamberlin, president; Mrs Carleton
r. Ball, recording secretary: Mrs. Luther
| 9. Steward, corresponding secretary, and
| Mrs. Henry H. Meyers, treasurer. Sew
eral members paid their pledges for this
| year and told how the money was
| raised. This was the final meeting oi
| the year. except for the June picnic
meeting, which will be at Mrs. Cham
| berlin's shack at. Woodmort, va. The
| officers chosen for the ensuing year
| except the president. whose election was
/ deferred until June, were those reported
/ by the nominating committee. Mrs
/ Henry n. Myers, Mrs. Frank Garden
! and Mrs. William w. Gilbert, and are
as follows: First vice president, Mrs
| James w. Cliff: second vice president
| Mrs. Carleton r. Bail; third vice presi-
| dent. Mrs. John O'Connell; recording
| secretary. Mrs. Luther C. Steward; cor.
responding secretary. Miss Mabel l.
| Peabody; treasurer, Mrs. Chanlberlin
| After votes Of thanks to the retiring
/ officers and the serving of refreshments
| the meeting adjourned.
Crittenton Home rally day was held
at the home. 4759 Conduit road. May
| 25. A large representation from al
| the circles, clubs and cnurches was
present.
The girls of the home opened the
meeting with songs and Scripture read
| ing. This was followed by an address
by Rev. H. r. Cooke. rector Of AL
/ Saints Episcopal Church, Chevy Chase
| Mrs. A. S. Douglass, treasurer OF the
board, gave a comparative report oi
the financial condition of the home for
| 1927 and 1923.
| The following representatives report
ed on the work OF their circles for the
past year: For Baby Lovers No. /, Mrs
| Fred Umhau: Baby Lovers No. 2. Mrs
| Frank Garden: Baby Lovers No. 3, Mrs
| C. T. Bassett; Bell Lane Circle. Mrs
Lulu Van Doren: Chevy Chase Circle
Mrs. s. s. Snead: Dahlgren Terrace
Mrs. Walter: Friendship Circle. Mrs
| L. W. Hart; Florence Circle, Mrs. r. NJ
Kerby: Good VIII Circle. Mrs Rich
naond: Helping Hand Circle, Mrs. Hess;
Ingram Circle, Mrs. Oliver. Just Sew
| Circle, Mrs. George Hebbard: Jean s.
| Cole Circle, Mrs. John Beck; Kate WAL
| Kcnsington Circle. Mrs. J. T. Brady;
| Pollyanna Circle, Mrs. J. z. Chase
Reba Barrett Smith Circle, Mrs. Grif-
| fifth; Wheel Club, Mrs. Miriam Alvord;
| Emma L. Robertson Memorial Circle
| Mrs " A. Sisler; Westley Heights
| Circle, Mrs. G. C. Caywood; Burial
| Glass, Mrs. j. E. Zearfoss; Sunset Club
Miss S. l.. Crabtree.
Luncheon was served by the girls oil
| the home Interesting and inspiring
| talks were given on Crittenton work
by Miss Jean S. Cole, superintendent
| Of the Washington Home, and by Mrs
Raba Barrett Smith. general superin-
tendent of the National Florence Crit
/ tenton Mission
| Thirty-five hundred dollars was turn
ed into the treasury by the various cir
/ cles 10 help maintain the home through
thc Summer months.
Mrs. Thomas E Robertson, presiden,
1f the board, and Miss Jean Cole. super
intendent, nave been appointed repre-
! scntatives from the board to attend
the National Florence Crittenton Mis-
sion, June TO 8. at Indianapolis. Ind
Mrs. Pred Mitchell. Mrs. John Boyle
jr.. and Mrs. Frederick M Kerby will
go as delegates.
/ The CapitoI Hill History Club held