Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-04-19

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sides devoting a portion Of the time to
the study of the mass discuss current
events and problems that are met with
by the Catholic 1aity. The discussions
are under the able leadership Of Mrs.
Frank O'Hara. Any one interested Is
invited to attend.
The Social Club of Washington Council,
Ladies of the u. C. c. Of E., met at the
home of Mrs. Neil, April 8. The lunch
con was followed by business meeting.
Mrs. HipSley, president, presided. Mrs.
Beamer and Mrs. Burton gave readings;
500 and bunco were played. Prizes were
awarded Mrs. Stops and Mrs. Tallman.
The next meeting will be April % at
the home of Mrs. Jones, 80 Linden ave-
nue., Cherrydale, Va.
The National Capital Chapter Of the
DeIphian Society met Wednes-
day at Jelleff's Little Theater, with the
president, Mrs. Charles F. Schoonmaker,
presiding. The topic of the day was
"Rome of the Brave Days Of Old" out
national customs which shaped Rome's
career.
The leader was Mrs. w. M. Dixon,
who gave a brief preparatory discus
sion of Rome's part in world develop
ment. The topic Ancient italy, was
covered by Mrs. Earl Baker; begin
nings of THE Eternal City," by Mrs.
Grant S. Barnhardt: Mrs. Thomas j.
Rice pictured the Legends of Ancient
Days of Kings" was outlined by Mrs.
lone M. Knowlton; the First Appear
ance of the Common People as a
Political Power" was described by Mrs.
Albert NJ. Day; Mrs. Ida Tuve pre-
scented "Rome's First ConquestS"; Mrs.
P. NJ Chichester presented EARLY
Roman Ideals" with Studious insight
into basic principles, and the Win
ming of italy was discussed by Mrs.
of THE Delphian Traveller" by Mrs.
o. A. Bergren and a summary by the
president. Mrs. Schoonmaker, the critic,
Mrs. lone M. Knowlton, gave her report.
The CercIe Francois de Washington
lies Precieuses RidicuIes) was received
at Stoneleigh Court Wednesday evening
by M. and Nine. Arthur Lebel and
Nine. Rose Knode. The president, M.
CASTOR de Bouy recited two poems.
Piano solos were rendered by Nine.
William j. Wallis; Nine. Rose Knode
gave two poems. M. Dore Walten rem
dered cello solos. The piano accom-
paniment was played by Nine. c. Au-
gustuS Simpson. A comedy was pre-
Sented by M. and Nine. Arthur Lebel.
The remainder of the evening was
passed in French conversation.
The Washington League for the Hard
Of Hearing met Monday evening for
regular class work, with Mrs. Laning as
leader, with special drill for the annual
tournament preceding. Miss Helen
Nicolay acted as referee.
The Friday afternoon teas from $3.50
to $50 O'Clock are proving an oppor-
tunity for members. The April party,
to be held at the Arts Club Theater, has
been temporarily postponed, due to i'll
ness of Miss Ada Hill, Entertainment
Committee chairman.
All hard Of hearing welcomed to the
club house, 1876 Connecticut avenue, for
class work, Monday at 8 pm.
Daughters Of American CoIoniSts.-
The guest of honor at the April meet
ing was the State regent of Pennsyl-
Van1a, Mrs. Crane, who is visiting the
national recorder, Mrs. Harry Colfax.
Grove. The meeting was held in the
club house Of the Daughters of 1872
by courtesy of the hostess, Mrs. Sol
Lansburgh. Her sister, Mrs. Frances
Corbett, received, owing to the severe
illness Of the hostess.
During the election OF five new off,
GERS the chairman of music, Mrs. Hicks,
introduced Mrs. Marie Deal, soprano,
and Miss Kathryn Latimer, pianist.
The new officers are, Mrs. Grant F.
Chase, second vice regent; Miss Caro-
line Sudler, third vice regent; Mrs.
Clement w. Sheriff, historian; Mrs. NJ.
B. Kisler, chaplain, and Mrs. Frank E.
Mack, corresponding secretary.
A reception with refreshments fol-
lowed, in honor of the chapters tenth
birthday, Mrs. Capo-Rodriguez, regent,
receiving.
Three Score and Ten CIub-Rev. Ed
ward EellS Of Florida has arrived in
Washington to organize No. club, the
purpose Of which is for the promotion
of fellowship and recreation for the
members. Any one more than so years
Of age is eligible for membership. Rev.
Mr. Eells, organizer Of the club, stated
three clubs have already been started
in other parts of the country, and that
a meeting will be held Monday at
pm. at the Y. M. c. A. to organize
the local branch, which eventually will
be the national headquarters.
WOmen's Clinic.-Miss Marie Ball,
vice president, presided at the meeting
of the executive board Monday evening
at the home of Mrs. Bernard Hermann,
Wocdley Towers. Two new members
were added to the roster-Mrs. Emile
Berliner as an associate member and
Mrs. Maurice Rosenberg as an active
member. DR.. Heiberger, superintend-
ent, reported the number of patients
treated at the clinic for colored, at 1887
T street, and DR.. Lauretta Kress, aSso-
ciate superintendent. reported work
done by the staff of clinicians at the
clinic for white patients, 4704 Georgia
avenue.
Mrs. Edgar T. Brown, chairman of
ways and means, reported plans COM
pleted for a benefit card party to be
held at the home of DR.. Heiberger.
The May meeting Of the board will be
held at the clinic home, 4704 Georgia
avnue.
Wesley Heights Florence CrittentOn
Circle met at the home of Mrs. Horace
L. Dawson, on Garfield street, April Is.
1t was decided to hold a garden party
June IL in the garden of the residence
of Mr.. and Mrs. Allison Naylor Miller,
on Cathedral avenue, at $50 o'clock.
Mrs. j. G. Freeland was named general
chairman, and her committee consists of
Mrs. Homer F. Dawson, cake; Mrs. Otto
H. Englehart and Mrs. Samuel A. Alex
ander, ice cream; Mrs. Wesley M
Gewehr, publicity; Mrs. Ruth Curtis But
tier, Mrs. Carl G. Champion and Mrs.
Bernard A. Smyth, fish pond and chill
dren's activities; Mrs. Horace L. Daw-
son, magic program; Mrs. c. Chester