Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-01-05

Monday morning, January IS, at II
o'clock, at which time two books b.
James Boyd will be reviewed-"Drums
by Mrs. A. F. Lingle and Marching
On" by Mrs. Ethel Lamond. At TIN
December meeting Mrs. Norman E. Nc
Indoo gave very splendid paper on tn
rise of the American drama, which sh
followed with a review of THE FielC
OF Cod" by Paul Green, and a Shor
sketch of the life and characteristic
| OF the author.
On January II at / o'clock. at tn
branch library, the regular luncheon
meeting of the executive board of tn,
club will be held.
The January meeting of the music
department will be held on Thursda,
morning, January 20, the place to b.
announced later.
The art department held its Deem
Der meeting at the new Takoma Hall
Luncheon was served by Mrs. AleXande
Wetmore. Mrs. Frederick G. Lincoln
Mrs. Alice Deane, Mrs. G. Albert Scot
and Mrs. Ernest P. Walker.
AT the business meeting the chair
man, Mrs. Wetmore, told of the facili
ties of the hall and its appointments
She urged that the department MAKE
use OF these and help establish Takom;
Hall as community center of thu
women of Takoma Park Women's Club
1t was moved and carried to continu,
meeting in the Takoma Hall, hosteSse
volunteering their services.
The chairman had asked that eacl
member bring a suggestion for recipes
decorations or gifts, and the Response
was hearty and interesting.
Mrs. j. Frank Rice led In the singins
OF carols, Mrs. Waldo Schmidt accom-
panying the songs.
Two new classes will be formed, viz.
screen making and hooked rug making
ANY one interested in this work shoulC
notify Mrs. Alexander Wetmore, Shep.
herd 1921.
The hostesses for the January meet
ing Will be Mrs. r. T. Cotton, Mrs AL
bert Lingle. Mrs. H. L. stoddard, Mrs
Ralph Tarbett and Mrs. Rose Wisner.
Prince Georges County Federation Of
Women'S CIubs.-Mrs. r. S. Allen OF
College Park, Md, president of the fed
Grafton, was at home" to the members
OF the affiliated clubs during the holi-
day season.
The Women's Community Club OF
BeltSville.-About 200 attended the ex-
erciSes at the Christmas tree sponsored
by this club on Christmas day. Mr.
Wilbur F. Nash, jr., as leader, gave a
short talk on Christmas and the beauty
OF the community coming together as
one, irrespective of creed or politics, to
celebrate the anniversary of the birth
OF Christ. Rev. Reginald Hall offered a
prayer, which was followed by the sing
ing of carols. Children from the local
school, under the direction Of Miss
Susie Beall, played selections on their
harmonicaS, after which each received a
box of candy and an orange from Santa
Claus. The program was under the
direction OF the civic committee of the
Mrs. John D. Smith and Mrs. John
Weingartner. The tree was lighted
f1rst on Christmas eve and every eve
ming during the holidays.
The ChilIum District Study Club spon-
sored community Christmas tree at
Mount Rainier, with appropriate exer-
cises December 20, at Z pm. Mrs. J.
Enos Ray, president Of the club, was in
charge of the program. The Rev. j. H
Billingsley Of the Methodist Church
gave the invocation. Carols were sung
by all, including the school children
directed by Miss Christine Penman
teacher in the Mount Rainier School
In the absence of the mayor, Mr.. Floyd
B. Matthias, councilman from the third
ward, made an appropriate address and
compltmented the club on the success
OF their community undertaking. Mrs
Ray spoke briefly on behalf Of her club
IN sponsoring the tree. The Rev. Mr.
Gordon of the Christian Church pro-
nounced the benediction.
The OxOn Hill Women's Community
Club.-Mr. Clark, assistant county
agent, spoke at the December meeting
of the club on the subject of the boys
All Clubs Of Prince Georges County, OF
which he is the leader. The clubs which
have been organized by him are work.
ing enthusiastically for better pigs
poultry and home gardens.
During the brief business meeting it
was. decided to give dance and a
Dutch supper soon.
Mr.. Richardson of the University of
Maryland faculty gave an interesting
talk on books.
At the close Of the meeting tea was
served by Mrs. A. s. Cook and Mrs
William Standbach.
Miss Ethel Regan will resume heI
regular series of lessons on interior dec
Grating at the January meeting, taking
Floors" as her subject.
The WOmen's Civic League Of Mount
Rainier will hold its next regular meet
ing at the home of Mrs. w. N. Barnes
Of Valley avenue Tuesday, January Z
at 2 pm. All members are urged to at
tend, and thus welcome into Office the
newly elected officers.
Entire Nous CIub.-The December
meeting was held at the home Of Mrs
Charles Dasher. Mrs. John Hansbury
was the assisting hostess. The president
Mrs. Charles p. KeySer, opened the
meeting. 1t was reported that a num-
Der of articles made by a woman In
reduced circumstances were bought by
members of the club through Mrs. Nan
ME Chamberlain. A cash donation was
made for the fund being sponsored by
chapel at Anderson. w. Va. for the use
of the women Of that institution.
Miss Madge Reese, field agent for
home and club work from the Depart
ment of Agriculture, who has recently
returned from the Hawaiian Islands
gave an interesting account of her work
and associations with the native people
Miss Reese told of the native customs
and exhibited a number of articles made
by the Hawaiians.
A number of guests Joined the club
members for the social hour. The host
esses were assisted in serving by Miss
Dasher and Miss Virginia Hawkins.
Columbia Floral Circle will meet TO-
morrow. pm, at the home of Mrs
Mary E. Eppelsheimer. 1927 Hiatt place
northwest. Mrs. Mamie D. Hughes
hostess.
ID. C. Council Of Jewish Women
The monthly meeting of the board OF
directors of the council will take place
on Tuesday afternoon at o'clock in
the vestry rooms of the Eighth Street
Temple. During the absence of the
president, Mrs. Schloss, who has de-
parted for California to attend the tri-
ennial convention of the National
Council Of Jewish Women. Mrs. Bern