Evening star., 1928-12-30

form Is invited to attend the next meet
ing. Those desiring to join the league
are required to submit an original piece
Of writing, published or unpublished, to
the committee on eligibility of members
Burnside Corps, No. 4, Woman's Re-
lief Corps, held its December meeting
at G. A. r. Hall, with the president,
Mrs. Della L. O'Brien, presiding. All
officers were present except the chap
lain, Mrs. Grace Carter, who was absent
on account of illness. The minutes
were read by the secretary, Miss Jennie
Hamilton, and approved. as well as the
| report of the treasurer, Mrs. Rose Pen
nell. Money was appropriated for
Christmas for the needy and to COM
| rades of Burnside Post.
The annual election of officers was
held. For president, Mrs. Della L.
O'Brien, unanimously reelected; senior
vice president Mrs. Cora B. Davis;
junior vice president Mrs. Clara True;
treasurer, Mrs. Rose Pennell, reelected;
chaplain, Mrs Grace Carter; conductor,
Mrs Alice Meade, and guard. Mrs.
! Nettie Lyons.
The following were elected delegates
and alternates: Miss Adelaide Foster,
Mrs. Alice Burke, Mrs. Stella Buxton
Miss Sarah McMonigle, Mrs. Adelia
Forester, Mrs Grace Carter, Miss Mollie
Sebastian. Miss Mary Kelley, Miss Bes-
sic Taylor and Mrs. Katherine lie Blanc.
The president announced that son
had been born to one of BurnSlde'S S
members on Thanksgiving day, Mrs
Katherine lie Blanc, who Is also the
daughter of the president. Good wishes
were sent to the mother and son by
the corps.
| Mrs. Laura I. Smith, national senior
aide, visited this meeting. In few
remarks she highly complimented Burn
side on its splendid work, especially
relief work. Mrs Smith was in Wash
| ington on behalf of the flag pole in
front of the Arlington Mansion.
Our Flag Chapter.--Mrs: William
Donch, chairman of the Ellis Island
committee of Our Flag Chapter, ex-
| tended an invitation to chapter mem
bers and their friends to a shower
/ which will be given at her residence,
1915 Kennedy street. Friday afternoon,
| from 2 to 5 o'clock. Materials for work
| for the immigrants who are detained at
! Ellis Island will be sent by the chalr-
man. who has served in this capaclty
| for three successive years. Response 10
this appeal has always been most
| generous.
The Woman's Club of Chevy Chase
Md.-The January Bulletin OF the
club. issued December 81, by Mrs Alice
E. Gray, carries a schedule OF classes
in handicraft, hooked rug making, IN
terror decoration, metal craft ana
, French, together with program OF re-
hearsals for the music section ana 1of
the stringed ensemble.
The committee in charge OF the New
Year reception of the social section
met Wednesday morning at the nome
of Mrs. George F. Mikkelson, to COM
plete arrangements. The reception Will
be held at the home of Mrs. MikkelSoa,
from to 10 New Year night, and is
in honor of the officers of the club
and the new members. The members
of the committee with Mrs. MikkelSon,
are: Mrs. Robert E. Kline, Mrs. George
w. Lewis, Mrs. Harry B. Pitts, Mrs.
Thomas L. Phillips, and Mrs. Harry F.
Lowe.
The civics section, Mrs. Charles w.
Pimper, leader, will meet in the Chevy
Chase, Md, library Friday at 1880
am. There will be sewing and COM
mittee reports until 11:15, when F. B.
Linton, of the Department Of Agrlcul-
ture, will speak on Enforcing the
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committee on international relations
will present DR.. Esther Caukin, secre-
tary of the international relations COM
mittee of the A. A. u. w., who will tell
of her experiences during the past Sum-
mer in Berlin, Geneva and Madrid. DR.
Caukin, who Is a graduate of Stanford
University, has specialized in the study
of political science and was an unof-
ficial observer for the A. A. U. w. at
Geneva.
Chevy Chase Chapter, Y. w. c. A.,
will meet January z, 2:30 pm, at the
home of Mrs. Fay S. Holbrook, Is West
Kirke street. This meeting is usually
held on the first Tuesday, but is post
poned because of the holiday. There
will be an election of officers.
The Columbia Heights Art Club met
! December 20 at the Corcoran Gallery
of Art, when the Persian rugs of the
w. A. Clark collection were viewed.
| The symbolism was explained by Mrs.
Ellis Logan. The members and guests
then went to the home of Mrs. Logan,
on Crescent place. A number of pic
lures of the Madonna were on view.
A social hour and refreshments were
enjoyed. Mrs. w. La Varr and Mrs.
Sawtelle presided at the tea table.
Baby Lovers Circle No. l, Florence
Crittenton Home.-Mrs. A. B. McManuS,
president, entertained the members and
their friends at her home December
IT, for luncheon and Christmas party.
| The table was decorated with ever
green's and Christmas candies, and much
fun was had with the Christmas favors.
The usual business was dispensed
with. The hostess brought forth a bag
, in which each guest found a gift.
Mrs. G.. L. Cary, Mrs. H. E. Barnes,
Mrs. w. G. Peters, Mrs. A. B. McNanus,
Mrs. M. Mulquin, Mrs. Helen Bond, Mrs.
c. w. Wyatt, Mrs M. McAnenny, Mrs.
A. Craig. Mrs. H. C. Simpson, and Mrs.
Frederick G. Umhau were present.
Graduate Nurses Association.-Tea
STEAMSHIPS.