Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-02
NEWS OF THE CLUBS

| rop, style consultant Of the Sterling
| Silversmiths' Guild CT America, told the
clubwomen. THE romance and history
Of a nation are reflected in the depths
| Of silver cup"
In Americas history Mrs Northrop
pointed to Paul Revere one Of the fore
most silversmithS of Revolutionary
times: John Hull, designer Of the pine
tree shillino and John Coney engraver
of the earliest American paper money.
as few of the members OF the craft
who had had their influence on the
history of the United States.
The problem child"-the child, often
far from stupid, who does not respond
to the normal training and discipline
of the home and the schools prob
lem, in q great many cases, because Of
wrong conditions in the home, Miss
Madorah Donahue of the District OF
Columbia Division of Child Welfare
declared. Whatever the reason, she
said, modern methods prescribed first,
discovery of the cause, then an attempt
to correct faults by changing the atti-
tude of the child by forming a new set
Of habits that will enable him to make
social contacts successfully, keeping In
mind the necessity to consider the nor
NAL craving for affection. the desire for
power, the desire to own property and
the craving to achieve and succeed.
Mrs. Roland Marshall, chairman of
the fine arts department, introduced as
guest artist Mrs Alice B. Haig, who
was accompanied by Mrs. G. w. Vale.
The card party which was to have
been held at the clubhouse next Tues
day for the benefit of the House Com
mittee has been postponed, according
to Mrs. George E. Pariseau. chairman
of that committee. 1t will be given on
the afternoon of the first Tuesday in
December, under the direction of Mrs.
Richard e. Titlow, subchairman.
A 'tacky' dance will be given on Fri
day evening at the clubhouse, Old
Georgetown and Sonoma roads, spon-
sored by the Womans Club of Bethesda,
under the direction of Mrs. Leonard
Nicholson.
The ZOnta Club held its semi-annual
dinner and business meeting WedueS-
day night in the garden house Of the
Dodge Hotel: The president, Miss Ger
trude Van Hosen, presided. The Hal
loween spirit prevailed in the decora-
lions and dinner, arranged by Miss
Mary Lindsey, manager of the hotel
and a member of the Zonta Club. Com
mittee chairmen made reports, includ-
ing those of DR.. Mildred w. Dickerson,
chairman Of permanent work, and of
Miss Sue CAN'T, chairman of the
Finance Committee. The clubs per-
manent work, that of aiding young
women in completing their education
in business and professional lines, was
gone over in detail very creditable
progress being reported by the commit
tee and by those bensflting through the
clubs assistance. Plans were disclosed
for further development of this work.
All reports were approved and an
nouncement made that the speaker for
the next regular luncheon meeting Of
the club, in the oak room OF the Raleigh
Hotel, Wednesday, would be DR.. Eloise
Cram, zoologist in the Department of
Agriculture. November IL the club will
be addressed by William Tyler Page,
clerk of the House Of Representatives,
who will speak on plans for the Wash
ington celebration in 1892.
PetwCrth Woman's CIub.-The litera-
ture section met with Mrs. C. M. Bal
lard on October H. Mrs. e. B. Johnson
the hostess. The subject for the eve
ning's study was "Vergil' and was led
by Mrs. L. T. Jones, Mrs. Frank
Schwartz and Mrs. e. B. Crum. Mrs.
Jones read from THE Life of Vergil"
and Mrs. Schwartz read Dido" a play
by Vergil.
The educational section met on Oc-
tober 90 with Mrs. D. H. Scheetz, as
sisted by Miss Ida O'Neal and Mrs. F.
3. Lefever. Mrs. John J. Dermody led
the discussion on the subject, Famous
Buildings of the British Isles" which
she illustrated. Interest was added to
the subject by the fact that many Of
the members had personally visited
these buildings and had many inter-
esting experiences to relate.
Mrs. c. G. Fisher assisted by Mrs.
Charles Trimble, entertained the home
section october II. Mrs. Ivan Rich
wine gave an instructive talk on Read
the Label" Many important points
were brought out on the necessity Of
the housewife acquainting herself with
the contents of both package and
canned goods. This section is making
plans fer the annual educational trip
November 81. The trip will be in the
forenoon to the plant of the General
Baking Co., followed by luncheon at a
place to be announced later.
The philanthropic section met with
Mrs H. r. Norton on the 21st. Fol-
lowing luncheon, the ladies spent the
afternoon sewing on the garments they
have planned as this years contribu
ton to the children Of the Gospel
Mission.
The Takoma Park Women's Club will
meet at ! o'clock on Tuesday at the
Takoma Park Public Library. Miss
Hester Walker Beall from the studio
of the Spoken Word will entertain with
readings. Mr.. William s. Baker will
represent the Community Drama Guild
Last Monday the garden department
of the Women's Club visited the gar
dens at Walter Reed Hospital. The
tour through the greenhouses was per-
sonally conducted by Mr.. Joseph N.
Holland. who gave an interesting talk
on Plants After basket lunch in
Rock Greek Park the Gardeners" spent
delightful afternoon in the bishops
garden at Mount st. Adams.
The Washington League for the Hard
| Of Hearing urges the members and all
hard-of- hearing to be present at the
| regular class practice tomorrow evening
| at o'clock, 826 Connecticut avenue. An
| eminent biologist of the. city Is expected
/ to make an address. The club held q
Halloween entertainment last night.
Rowac Club.-On October 81 the
Rowac Club held benefit bridge party
| at the home of Mrs. Robert z. Bondy
TOTO Fairfax road. Bethesda, Md. The
proceeds from this party are to go to
| the budget of the welfare department
of the club to be used in that work
| during the present club year.
The party was in charge Of Mrs
Robert Z. Bondy, chairman of Way:
and Means Committee, assisted by Mrs
j. Blaine Gwin and Mrs. De Witt c
Smith.
The Writers League of Washington
will meet at the Thomson Community
Center Friday evening at 8 o'clock. The
following are on the program: Mr.
McFadden, DR.. Barron, Mrs. Hornig
Mr.. Clark Palmer Cole and Mrs. lone
lee Mooney for short stories. Mr. Hern-