Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-03-17

at the home of Mrs. s. w. Morris 1909
i Woodley road. March z. Mrs. Nancy D..
North was the assisting hostess The
president. Mrs. Anton Heihtmuller,
had charge Of the program. The first
paper, THE Bazaars. Minarets and
E. D. Hardy, and the paper on 1.-THE
| Literature the Rose Garden of Persia"
consisting of number of poems of the
ancient poets Firdusi and Omar Khaya-
yam, was read by Mrs. N. D. North
A social hour was held.
The Columbia Cat Fanciers met
March s. Reports were read by the
secretary. Mrs. Mccarthy, and the
,, treasurer, Mrs. Olmstead. The ways
and means committee reported the ar
the last week in March. The printing
committee reported the completion of
the club pedigree blanks. The exchange
committee reported the sale of several
kittens.
The report of the annual meeting of
the Cat Fanciers' Association was SUBJ
.. mitted to the club by its delegate and
| read in full A unique ivory gavel was
presented to the club by Mrs. F. o.
Pratt of Rye, N. Y. Pictures were pre-
sented by the publicity committee
through the club photographer for ap-
! proval.
After the business of the club was
laid aside Mrs. Robert Bailey gave an
cats and kittens" Several printed
| formulas were handed to the members
present. There followed round table
with every member taking part. The
topic at the next meeting will be 1.-THE
White Cat" by Mrs. Amelia Olmstead
to be held April at the clubroom
The Women's Home Club of North
Beach Md, met Tuesday at the Thomas
Circle Club. with Mrs. A. R. Townshend
acting as hostess
An open forum was held and To-
minute talks were given on the pro-
posed amendments to certain sections
of the charter of the town of North
Beach. Those participating in the dis
cussion we're DR.. Bailey, Edward Widdi-
field, Charles Eckert. A. r. Townshend,
jr; Mrs. John Shaw, NJ. J. Lane and
Joseph Royal.
The annual card party and dance
held February 81 at the Indian Springs
Golf Club was quite a success, and
many requests have been made for a
second party to be given later In the
Spring. Mrs. w. l., Redrow will be
the hostess for the April meeting.
Baby Lovers Circle. No. 1. Florence
Crittenton Home.-Mrs W. H. Hessick
entertained the circle recently at her
home, 1923 Montague street. for
luncheon. The following were guests:
Mrs. A. B. McManus. Mrs. H. c. Simp-
son. Mrs. j. Craig, Mrs. w. C. Wyatt,
Mrs. T. A. Geddes, Mrs. M. Mulquin,
Mrs. Helen Bond. Mrs. c. McAnneny,
Mrs. w. Peters and Mrs. Frederick G,
Umhau.
The monthly business meeting fol-
lowed, at which the election Of officers
took place, resulting in the choice OF
Mrs. McManus, president; Mrs. H. c.
Simpson, vice president; Mrs. A, L.
Craig, treasurer; Mrs. Frederick G.
Umhau, recording secretary, and Mrs.
w. G. Wyatt. corresponding secretary.
Mrs. w. H. Hessick was elected as rep
resentative to the board.
Appropriations were made toward the
expenses of the national convention
and for purchasing materials to make
clothing for the babies. Mrs. H. G.
Simpson made a yearly report of the
contingent fund, which is only VOL
untary contribution, and has afforded
many extra gifts to the girls and babies
at the home
Mrs. Simpson was again appointed
chairman Of the contingent fund COM
mittee and Mrs. Umhau chairman of
the committee on publications
The next meeting will be an all-day
affair to sew for the babies, as this
one, to be held at the home Of Mrs.
McAnneny, 1922 Pierce Mill road,
March %, starting at 1890 am.
Mrs. McManus bid farewell to the
circle until Fall since she is sailing
from San Francisco on March 81 to
accompany Mr.. McManus around the
world.
Shena ndoah Chapter, United Daueh-
tiers Of the COnfederacy. met, February
The first vice president, Miss Catherine
V. Blount, presided In the absence OF
the president, Miss Linda V. Nance.
Ways and means chairman, Mrs. Gar
nett Lee, announced that her commit
tee was planning card party, to be
given March % at the Confederate
Memorial Home. Mrs NJ F. Rabner,
also member of this committee, has
charge ct candy and made solicitations
for donations from the members. There
was an informal discussion relative to
the reception which is an annual event
OF the chapter. Plans will be COM
pleted for this function after the card
party. The next meeting will be held
March Is. Upon adjournment the
hostess. Mrs. Lee, was assisted in serv-
ing by her sister, Miss Pat Gray.
The "Singing Mothers" Of the Parent
Teacher Association will entertain the
American Gold Star Mothers at the
o'clock with program Of song. Friends
OF both ORGANIZATIONS Welcome
The Parent Teacher Branch Of the
Juvenile Protective Association held its
monthly meeting at Epiphany Church
Thursday. Miss Morse gave talk on
the Detention Home. She requested
entertainment for those in care of the
home. weekly program was promised
by the chairman Of the entertainment
committee.
French Club, lie Cercle des Pre-
cieuSes Ridicules." held its semi-monthly
meeting at the rooms of the League of
American Pen Women February 20,
when the following program was given
by the members:
Plano selections. lie Soir" and La
Serenade." both composed and played
by Miss Maud Scruggs; reading, Les
des Merveilleuses," by Charles Probert:
reading. La Feuille," given by William
J. Wallis; duet from Verdi's opera La
Trovatore," sung by Mrs William Wallis
snd Mrs. Bessie Edison; song. "Elegie."
BY Massenet, sung by Mrs. Edison, &C
companied by Mrs. Wallis; recitation,
Les EcuvisseS," by Normand After
much applause he responded with sew
eral amusing anecdotes. Reading, Pa
req, Degagez!" by Paul Marguerite. read
by Nine de POrry: reading "Me-plait-
II" read by William Cambouri violon-
cello selections, Romance San Paroles"
Wan Goens), "Pasquinale" Gabriel
Marie), "Cantalena' (Godterman),
played by Mr. Dore Walton; reading,
lie Cue" by Mr.. Roy.
The attendance was good in spite OF
the storm, and refreshments were
served.