Evening star., 1928-03-25
W. C. T. u. Notes

monthly meeting March 81 at head
quarters. 522 Sixth street. with MRS. NJ.
I. Pollock, the president presiding
MRS, T. T. Moore, evangeliStic director.
nae charge OF the devotional services.
The directors Of the different depart
nlentS gave reports of the work under
their charge
Mrs, E. c, Stanton. director of inter-
national relations, submitted her annual
report Tor that department and recon-
menoeo that the various unions cele-
brAte the national holidays with exer-
clSeS tending 10 the promotion of inter
national peace. The report also COW
cred the "Schoolhse peace Offering" to
Mexico now being foStered throughout
The country.
Mrs, George A, Ross, as chairman. re-
ported the result Of the hold fast
movement" campaign. which closed
March s. The following nine unions,
Northeast Suburban. Brookland. CO.
lunlbis, Chaplin. Cleveland Park. Eek
inGton, Georgetown. North star and
Washington Heights. reported 100 per
cent pai6-up membership, Of which the
Northeast Suburban received the prize
for being the firSt one to report
Mrs II. E, Rogers. as chairman Of
the so forward movement" drive. re-
ported great progress was being made
III bringing in new members and hoped
THE end Of the drive would see the
doubling Of the membership in the Dis
trict.
Mrs. Lucy Swanton, director Of Chris
fian citizenship. urged ALI members of
unions to take AS active part as pos
Sihle 10 see that candidates favorable to
the temperance cause were nominated
st the forthcoming political conventions
az the Democratic and Republican
parties Two members were named as
assistants 10 MRS. Swanton
Thomas B. Jarvis, executive secretary
Of the Citizens Service Association,
gave a talk on the activities OF the
Anti-Saloon League ana concluded
with the suggestion that several men,
hers Of the union attend court when
asked for the cooperation Of the mem
bers q the unions in making the forth
coming temperance rally in April or
May a great success. The executive
committee. after the conclusion OF Mr.,
JARVIS remarks, adopted both OF his
suggestions.
On the suggestion Of Mrs. Grace
Morris, director OF Federation Of Clubs,
the W. c. T. Z. Endorsed the name Of
Mrs. Eva c. Criswell as candidate for
corresponding secretary Of the Fedora
tion OF Clubs,
Mrs. E. c. Dinwiduie, director Of in
stitutes. informed the uninn that Dr.
Daniel AsPolin. president OF the Chris
tan EnoeayDr Society Of America. would
address the gathering ia" meeting to
be held March - at nm at the Iu-
ther Place Memorial Church under Au-
spices Of the wonan's department Of
the Federation Of Churches An infor-
NAL tea viii be held after the meeting
Through the efforts Of Mrs Charles
F. Grand1el6 an appropriation was
mace for the purchasing and diStribut-
ing Of Law enforcement literature TO the
graduates Of normal schools
Mr.. Mahoney. president of the Anti
Cigarette Alliance, gave a short talk.
The local unions were urged 70 Join
IN the movement 10 have the name OF
Mrs. Wayne 3. Wheeler placed on the
international memorial roll Of the w C.
r. Z.
The executive committee unanimously
and thankfully accepted the offer OF
the EpwoTth Church CONGREGATION.
Thirteenth street and North Carolina
avenue northeast. of the use Of its edi-
nee for the quarterly convention. TO be
held April "a. The officers of the Dis
trict Union and the following other la
dies. MRS. Joseph B. KinceT. Mrs. John
4 h -
Arthur Aoelman and Mrs. 6 P Clay
ton. were announced as the committee
in charge Of the arrangements for this
convents0n-
Frances e. Willard Union met at the
home OF Miss Catherine Fisher. We'd
nesday evening. Deyotionals we're con-
Quoted by Nrs. Katie Gross All officers
were pEesent excRpf f1e treasurer, Miss
Florence French Who Is Ill Special
prayer was offered for fer speedy re-
covery: her repor. was given by Mrs.
James w. Powell The secretary. Mrs.
MahlO1 Groo. gave the names of mem
beTs 20 be visited IN the hold fast men,
bershEp drive 10 the captains. Miss
Catherine Fisher and Mrs. CAN'T Il
was voted tg make the union q light
line unson" again this year by giving
$3.50 for foreign work and the Union
Signal 20 foreign missionary In mem
CRY OF HRS. Wayne 3. Wheeler.
Miss Catherine Fisher reported prog
resS in the L. T. L. work. also the all
day party given for her and q group OF
the I. 7. I. children ~ the home Of
District L T. L. Director Mrs. r. r
Stout, In Chevy Chase last Saturday.
Quests Of the evening were Mrs. Mary
~ Pollock. District w c. T. y. preSi-
dent. and Mrs. r. T. Stout District L.
7. l. director. Both gave talks concern
ing plans for new work and progress
made In the WORK
Miss katherine Gross sang Wind
the White Ribbon Round the World"
accompanied BY Miss Emma Logan
A group Of six members of Frances
Y willard l.. T. L. were entertained
al day Saturday by Mrs r. r. Stout,
District l. 7. L. director, AZ her home
IN Chevy Chase. They arrived early
an6 stayed lete and said IL wAA the
shortest day they ever spent
Eonnets were made for the play on
wednesday evening which they gave at
the Frances e. willard " C. T. u. They
naa INTENDED % practice the program.
but TIE long car and bus rides out. new
scenery ard open epace 70 play and the
inspecting Of Hrs. Stout9 new home
being built next door dlepeiled all
thought Of work and day was spent In
having z wonderful time By the follow
Ing little folks: Angelina, Ts1eima and
John Cokenis. Reya Woods, Edna
Cinzinni and Marie EYerhart. Mrs
Stout was assisted in serving and en-
terta1nina By Miss Catherine Fisher.
who accompanied the children ana Ia
their L. r. L. director
The most delightful part Of the eve
niElg VS. the program before the busi-
ness meeting By group u the Frances
willard l.. r. l. Song. When They
Ring TIE EellE". play. Gods Light" by
seven girls reading, The L. T. l." by
Angelina CoklnaE, song. The Young
CT1S&aeF's Bonnet Has White Ribbon
or II Each little girl we're a blue
paper bonner with q white bow on IL
and tue words The Young Crusader -
Zach little glrl h&c made her oyn bon
ntt. Those giving the program were
Iheluaa, Mary anc Angelina Coklnas
BsY& WOODS, EDNA and Violet Glnlnnl
shc Aarh kYerhzrt. During the pro-
gram Instrumental music vas given by
Miss Enlna Logan, the L. T l.. pianist
Columbia Nemzn's Christian Union,
heLc Us Msrch gneetlnI WITH Ms Eirna