Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-23
NEWS OF THE CLUBS

The Housekeepers' Alliance closed a
most successful season with q picnic
luncheon at the home of Mrs. Blanche
w. Robinson, Red Gables, Falls Church.
Va, A short business session was held
and the president, Mrs. Ruth Hansford
Snodgrass presided. Mrs. Edward Ma
loney was elected corresponding secre-
tary for the ensuing year and the fol-
lowing appointments announced: Mrs.
Paul Christian, chairman of civics and
sanitation, and Mrs. T. r. Cunningham
in charge of the recipe box The al
lance Endorsed the lights golden jubi-
lee, to be held in October in honor of
Thomas A. Edison.
The luncheon was served in the love-
" garden; and among the members
present were Mrs. r. B. Chalmers, Mrs.
Paul A. Christian, Mrs C. H. Cross,
Mrs. Edward Cullom Mrs. F. E. Cum
ningham, Dr. Della r. DuComb, Mrs.
George o. Gillingham, Mrs. John Hayes,
Mrs. Grace Porter Hopkins, Miss Abby
johnson, Mrs. P. H. Loughran, Miss K.
H. Mercer, Mrs. +. H. Newell, Mrs.
Chauncy c. williams and Mrs. Edward
Maloney end guests of members.
The Womens Auxiliary to the Rail-
way Mail Association held its last bust
ness meeting of the year June II at the
Capitol Park Hotel.
An impressive memorial service to the
departed members was conducted by
Mrs. w. M. Collins. Eight applications
for membership were favorably acted
upon, which makes the total number on
roll IS.
Mrs v. L. Brown was elected presi-
dent, Mrs. F. c. Gardiner vice presi-
dent, Mrs. F. B. JuStiS recording SERGE
tary, Mrs. B. j. StarneS corresponding
secretary, Mrs. w. M. Collins treasurer,
Mrs: r. E. Plymale auditor, Mrs. j. H.
Grubbs director to the Federation of
Women's Clubs ard Mrs. e. j. Deeds
elected to represent the auxiliary at the
national convention to be held in Sep
TENDER at Columbus, Ohio: Mrs. r. D.
Apple, Mrs. v. L. Brown, Mrs. H. NJ
Link and Mrs. F. C. Gardiner The
alternateS are Mrs. j. H. Grubbs, Mrs
@. M. DeZnger, Mrs. D. M. Tice and
Mrs. J. B: Starnes.
The annual meeting of the board Of
managers Of the Florence Crittenten
Home was held at the home, on Con-
duit road, June IA, with the president,
Mrs. Thomas E. Robertson, in the chair
After the usual routine of business the
annual reports Of the officers were read,
showing the home to be in most excel
lent condition. An annex has recently
been completed, which will greatly in
crease the convenience and usefulness
The election of officers resulted in the
reelection of all officers. President.
Mrs. Thomas E. Robertson; first vice
president, Mrs. John Boyle, jr; second
vice president, Mrs. HARDWOOD; recording
secretary, Mrs. William Mitchell; CORE
spending secretary, Mrs. A. B. Nc
ManuS, and treasurer, Mrs. Douglas.
Mrs. Prizes, Mrs. Mitchell, Mrs. Kerb
Mrs. Olree and Mrs. Mansell were cleo
ted to the board.
The Chevy Chase Branch of the Ma
tional League Of American PEN Women
held its regular monthly meeting on
June Is at the home of the president,
Mrs Jesse w. Nicholson. The following
additional officers were elected until the
regular election, to be held in October:
First vice president, Mrs. Richard
Yates; second vice president, Mrs
Emma w; p. Slack; third vice president,
and means, Mrs. Nina Nash Cron;
chairman membership, Miss Louise
Worden; chairman publicity, Miss Vic
toria Coping; chairman clubhouse and
music, Mrs. Mary S. Parker.
A very ambitious program has been
arranged for the Fail and Winter by
the new branch, including book reviews
and diplomatic teas each month at the
Chevy Chase Library and Congressional
Country Club. The Chevy Chase
branch president has loaned her garden
and home for garden party and buff
fet supper at 100 Newlands street,
CHEVY Chase, Md, today from to
Among those who viii assist the OH
GERS of the branch viii be the national
president, Mrs. Clarence M Busch: the
State vice president, Mrs. Marie Croker
OF Baltimore; the branch president,
MRS. Jesse W: Nicholson: Mrs. Richard
Yates, Mrs. Emma w. P. Slack, Miss
Cynthia Cleveland, Miss Viola Offutt.
Mrs A. Pearl Mcpherson, Mrs. Nina
Nash Cron, Miss Louise Worden, Miss
Victoria Coping, Mrs. Mary S. Parker.
Mrs. Charles Augustus Hawley and Mrs.
G. G. Calhoun. The next meeting will
be held July l at pm. at the home of
Mrs. C. c. Calhoun.
Phil Sheridan Woman's Relief Corus
met Tuesday night with Mrs. E. Helen
Temple presiding The absent officers
chairs were filled by Mrs. Caroline M.
Curry, Mrs. Ida A. Oldroyd, Mrs. Olive
johnson, Mrs. May Shearon and Miss
Eleanor Marston. Reports of the Sec
retary and treasurer were approved.
The statement of the chairman, Mrs.
Curry, indicated much relief work done.
Mrs. Addie Hickman spoke of the ex-
cursion June 20 to Chesapeake Beach,
when a special car leaving at 10 am.
VIII convey the comrades Of the Grand
Army, who are to be honor guests, and
others to the beach.
The committee, Mrs. Nan Slattery,
Mrs. Marion B. Parker and Mrs. Char
lotte M. Cary, reported favorably on
the application of Mrs. LYDIA Evans, who
was elected to membership. The init
alton service brought into the order
Mrs. Fields, daughter of Mrs. Jennie
CuSick. In the interest of pension legis-
iation, Mrs. Cary and Mrs. Temple visit
ed the Capitol and the White House
with Commander in Chief Judge Reese
VINO was recently in the city. Reference
was made to the impressive service on
Flag day on the east front of the Capt.
tol, when more than 1000 children had
q part in the ceremony. Mrs Cora I,
Mandy, the patriotic Instructor, ex-
pressed appreciation for the assistance
given her. The letters thanking Mrs
Mandy for the invitation, but express
ing regret on the inability of the Presi-
dent and Mrs. Hoover to attend. were
read by Mrs. Mandy to the corps. Mrs
Mary Van Ness Fauth stated that the
kindness OF the secretary, Mrs. Ma
belle Mcdowell, enabled Mrs. Bricker to
take little rest from the constant care
OF Comrade Bricker Mrs. Cary, with
her department committee, will take
about 80 of the Mount Alto boys on
the excursion to Marshall Hall July 6
IN which the corps members will joir
1or days outing
Mrs. Oldroyd received special vel
come after long absence through ILL
ness. The department president, Wed.
nesday, motored to Gettysburg to at.
tend session of the Pennsylvania State
Convention Of the Woman's Relief
Corps. Those accompanying Mrs. Car,
were DR.. Cary, Mrs. Curry, Mrs. Kick.
hou