Evening star., 1928-03-11
NEWS OF THE CLUBS
Continued from Sixth Page.)

Joshua Evans, trustee of Georse Wash.
inSton University: Miss Rose EinEan.
non. registrar of the university; Mrs
Harvey Wiley Of the Columbian Womci
OF the university; Mrs. Ebert and Mis-.
Evelyn Jones.
The Gold Star Department q,
American War Mothers met Monda,
ut pm. In the gold room Of the Ho.
Tel Hamilton, with Mrs. George Corridor
Setbold presiding.
Mrs. William J. Seelye acted a.
chaplain, Mrs. Lucy r. Cash led IN the
pledge Of allegiance to the flag. Aftel
the singing of America" important
business of the department was dis.
cuSsed.
Mrs. Olive Carpenter was installed
as secretary-treasurer. Mrs. William
j. Seelye was made recording secretary
at previous meeting. Mrs John F
Killcen was appointed chairman of the
memorial committee and will be as.
sisted by Mrs n. ~ Mock. Poppies
are to be made for Arlington and the
Sixteenth street memorial trees. Mrs
Margaret E. Warfield was appointed
chairman of the hospital committee
and will report at the April meeting
as 10 the best place for definite serv-
ice by the Gold Star Mothers A
serving committee vas appointed and
will meet with Mrs. William J. Seelye
when making layette for 8 service
mans family.
Mrs. n. n. Mock told of a service man
with many children who we're in need
Of clothing. Good clothing fo, these
children will be gratefully received.
The department will provide the en-
tertainment for Mount Alto patients
at the request of the War Mothers
chairman, Mrs. c. w. Hihbs. az a date
IN April 20 be given later. when Gold
Star Mothers will be the hostesses. The
secretary was instructed TO send let
ter OF sympathy to Mrs. Joseph L.
Brinier. war mother whose husband
cied on March ..
The department expressed regret at
the Illness of its host. Russell A. Conn.
who was in Garfield Hospital. and a
letter TO that effect was forwarded TO
him.
Many Of the mothers are planning
for their pilgrimage overseas when
given an opportunity by Congress TO
visit their sons graves. The next
meeting will be at Hotel Hamilton
April 2 at pm.
Washington Colony Of New England
Women met for its monthly meeting
with Mrs. W. B. Patterson on Thursday
evening March l. After taking up the
work for the benefit of those in hospi-
tails and homes. the regular program of
the meeting was carried out. A good
attendance was present together with
several invited guests.
Phil Sheridan Women'S Relief Corps
vas opened March s in regular meet
Ing by the president. E. Helen Temple
The honor guests, escorted 10 the presi-
dents station. were: Dept Comdr
William NJ. Bobb Sheridan Post Comdr.
Samuel G. Mawson, Sheridan Post
Adjt. Byron w. Bonney Vice Cmdr of
Kit Carson Post John T. Ryan. Presi-
dent OF Lincoln Corps Mrs. Bricker and
Mrs. Burnham from Vermont
Applications for membership were
read and committees appointed thereon
Department Of Potomac, G. A. R.. Cen
eral Orders No. were read
Mrs. Addie Hickman suggested trip
to Chesapeake Beach this Summer
Mrs. Cary will assist her in arrange
r1ents for this outing, to be held prob<
ably in July.
An invitation was received BY the
corps 70 Kit Carson Post reception TO
BE- held March Is at the residence of
Col. and Mrs. John McElroy. 1912 Six
tenth street.
Favorable action was also taken on
m invitation from the Daughters of
Veterans OF the Civil War 10 take
charge Of the services on a Sunday al
the Tomb OF the Unknown Dead of the
Civti War. The first Sunday in April
was selected for the corps service and
the president appointed the following
program committee: Elizabeth D. Shaw.
Lads A oldroyd. Caroline NJ. Curry.
Miss Marion Pierson. through Mrs.
Hickman, extended an invitation 10 q
surprise party for her grandmother,
Mrs. Cora Davis Of Burnside Corps.
which was held AZ 9f4 Eev York avenue
the evening OF March Z.
To assist in raising funds for the
corps. Mrs. Cora Mandy. chaplain. do
mated fine hand-painted china plate.
A rising vote Of appreciation was given
the chaplain. Mrs. Mandy rendered
the use Of her home. providing refresh
n1erts. 10 hold q ST. Patrick's party
70 further aid in raising funds for the
corps. AS many members had previously
made engagements for March II. 1t was
decided 70 hold the party on the night
Of March a..
Mrs. Olcroyd discussed the foot Of
dimes" method OF making money for
the corps treasury. as vas successfully
done last year. Each member may have
six months in which 10 pay the foot Of
din1es-Si 50. Mrs. Ol1rovd also spoke
on the quilting work 70 be held in the
resr future. Mrs. Hickman is an able
assistant in the work Of quilting and
also spoke on the subject
Mrs Nsrssret Bradt will soon leave
for New Orleans 70 visit her daughter.
Every member of the corps wishes Mrs
Bradt. wfo Is color bearer No. /. a very
pleasant trip.
Il
b. the guests of honor when introduced
b. the president.
The neat meeting viii be held On
March ~.
The Prince Georges County Fedora .
ton sf Womsn's CiVhz.~-Ti7e most I'M
poTfsnt problem no% confronting the
.a1e.stto' is the fntertainnlent Of the
visiting delegates 70 this county on the
occasion of The biennial State eonEen-
tsof. The invitation, which was extend
81 by .a@ president. Mrs j. Enos Ray
fas vias been accepted by the State com-
r3ittee and the dates definitely stated
IS May ], z sn6 3 for holding the s4s-
ssQns Arrangements have been made
with Or. Ea yr1Gnc Pearson and II. G.
EyTG, president ana vice president, re-
s3ectipe'y, of the University Of Mary
land " noic the meetings IN the uni
He!ai5y dACsDJf1AsDe LJ;leRr PdFEa abC
these officials nave extended the fedeF.
stlpn eYefy possible courtesy 10 MAKE
lie convention a successful and h0spits
be affair Certainly the unlgeTAits
campus and buildings viii ifnd an ado.
&C thrill 70 visitors. The county clubs
VII undoubtedly be well Fepfesentfd oi
81 three days. This county will b.
hostess ~ dfieTatss from u cOuniie;
sBo Baltimore City and members ar.
sskec w pledge support 10 the pfesidfn
ss3o Deip her perfect plans which vii
Iefef3 the hest possible c0~operatloy
3g3 the Undertaking The nominating
tsyfnnaltlhe met ln the Municipal Build
Ing. Hss,tsylile Thursday an6 ticke