Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-01

surprise Mrs. Mulligan gave by serving
delightful refreshments.
Mrs. David was the lucky recipient of
the rug donated by Mrs, Clements dur
ing Mrs. Johnsons administration, and
Miss Sellers was the lucky recipient OF
the fern basket donated by Miss Meyers.
Visiting cards were granted Mrs.
Emma l.. dean. Mrs Ida M. Tnlotson
and Mrs. Lizzie C, Harper. who expect
to be away from the city for some time.
The president announced that she
expected to be out of town during July
and asked the senior vice president to
preside at the meeting OH July "a.
Mrs. Hempler, chairman OF the audit
ing committee. will call her COMMITTEES
after the middle Of July.
The Grace Players, Grace Episcopal
Church. Georgetown, under direction OF
Mrs. Wilfred l., Perkins, have had
very successful season with their play,
"Mammy's Lii Wild Rose"
In addition to the two performances
at their own parish hall. they have en-
tertained the men at Mount Alto and
Walter Reed Hospitals In their recrea-
tion buildings These men gave every
evidence of appreciation during the per-
Torrance. and written letter OF thanks
was received from the social workers
through whom arrangements were ef-
fecteo.
on wednesday. June 81, the players
gave a performance at Holy Comforter
Parish Hall. Vienna, Va, and on Thurs
day, June 2S, will repeat the play at
ST. James Parish Hail. Owensville, West
River. Md
The Grace Players have a f1ouriShing
organization. fully ofTicered. and have
the hearty and helpful assistance of the
rector Rev M. Mills Perkins"
District of Columbia Chapter. American
War Mothers.--A dinner was given at
the Hamilton Hotel in honor of Mrs.
william Rock Of Philadelphia who was
chosen to represent the American War
Mothers on the committee whose work
will be to select the model for the COM
pletion of the Tomb of the Unknown
Soldier and the plans for beautifying
the adjacent landscape in Arlington
National Cemetery.
The annual excursion down the river
was held on the 2lst Owing to the in
clement weather, only a part of the rs
ex-Service men who were invited as
guests were permitted to leave the hos
pitfalls A tribute to mothers was given
in an impromptu after-dinner speech
by Mr.. Van Kritzinger, one of the
guests who voiced the thanks and APP
probation of the others for the day of
pleasure afforded them.
The social evening was held at the
Hamilton Hotel on June %. Special
mention was made of the signal honor
that had been conferred upon one of
its members. Mrs. Virginia White Speel,
Who as Republican committeewoman,
will be of the party to wait upon Her.
bert Hoover and notify him of his
nomination.
A welcome was accorded Mrs. II. E.
Lewis on her return from seven
months visit to Texas; also Mrs. Nellie
Alexander of Ardmore. Pa. who is back
for the Summer, and Mrs. Clara Do
cey, who recently returned from St
Louis and points in Illinois.
Col. James A. Moss, president of the
United States Flag Association. was the
principal speaker and gave a pleasing
talk on The Flag of Our Country"
instrumental selections, Mrs. S. z. Deeds
gave reading, and Master George
Esputa Bentley. l2-year-old boy soprano,
sang. He was accompanied on the
piano by his mother. Mrs. Lorrine
Esputa Bentley. The program was in
charge of Mrs. K. e. Gross. Mrs.
Aliene Anthony ives the chairman on
arrangements, and Mrs Charles B.
Donch had charge of concession tickets
A pleasant card party was held at
Mount Alto Hospital Thursday evening
under the management OF the new
chairman. Mrs. Bessie Williamson.
Homemade cakes and ice cream were
served. First award went to Mr. Cherry
Of Ohio and consolation to Mr. Duvall
of Virginia.
The American War Mothers are