Evening star., 1931-06-21

The Washington League OF Hard OF
Hearing held its Summer roundup
Monday evening when reports OF the
annual conference of the national fed
Grafton in Chicago were given and cele-
bration of the victory of Miss Frances
Downes as champion national lip reader
was held. Miss Nan Blackwell pre-
sided. Mrs. John B. Kendall, Miss
Mary Mitchell, Miss Ada Hill and Mrs.
Hubert made addresses. Miss Florence
Spofford, president of the club, pre-
Sented the silver cup won by Miss
DowneS, which will remain here one
Miss Betty Wright. director of field
service, has returned from speaking
trip to New York Miss Mildred Harris
gave a garden party at her home. The
league will give a card party at S26
Connecticut avenue June 25. Regular
practice Is Monday at pm. and open
house Thursday from to l pm.
The Columbia Heights Art Club
Mrs. G. H. Hill was hostess to the club
last Thursday at her Summer home,
Hillsite, North Beach. A delightful
garden party marked the twenty-fifth
anniversary since becoming a member
of the club. Various gifts were present.
ed the hostess. After luncheon the
guests took part in games arranged by
the president, Mrs. Bare, who also pre-
Sented book ends.
The Florence Crittenton Sunshine
Circle met at the home Of Mrs. A. r..
Tracy OF Franklin Park for its closing
meeting. Mrs. Kirby made an address.
Mrs. Perkins, president, presided.
Florence Crittenton Baby Lovers Cir
Gle, No. 1, and number Of their friends
were delightfully."- entertained June II
at picnic at the Miller cabin in Rock
Greek Park
After lunch a special business meet
ing was called by the president, Mrs.
McManus. for the purpose of hearing
reports on finances and plans for the
summer activities. Guests were Mrs.
Kraft, Mrs. Rice, Mrs. Kellar. Mrs.
Peters, Mrs. Horton and Miss Harrison.
The MatrOns and Patrons AssOci-
alton of 1927 will hold its annual pic
mic next Sunday at the beach residence
OF FASC Grand Matron Lena Stephen
son at North Beach Park, Md. Cars
VIII leave from the bridge at Seven
teenth and Pennsylvania avenue south
east at $3.50 am. Those without trans
portatlon are to get in touch with the
chairman, John Kurtz, Columbia 1881
or the secretary, Mrs. May Hutchinson,
Georgia 2124.
The District Of Columbia Woman's
Christian Temperance Unions was held
az 1ts June executive Wednesday, with
Mrs. N. M. Pollock presiding. Mrs.
Pollock has Just returned from the
ronto and the National Executive at
niagara. She told about both meetings.
Inc chief speaker of the session was
Mrs Flora KayS Hanson of Evanston.
III, national L. T. L. secretary and ma
Llonal director of exhibits and fairs.
Formerly, when resident of Washing
Ion, mrs. Hanson was president of the
lexington Union.
The Gospel Mission w. c. T. u. met
Friday afternoon and the Capitol Hill
ana FRANCES Willard Unions furnished
entertainment for the occasio. Mrs F.
Scout Mcbride made an address. spaak-
ing In general Of prohibition, also of the
work OF the Flower Mission. Readings
were given by members of the Frances
Mularo Union and the Gospel Mission
Union furnished music and Scripture
readings.
National Delphian Society held its
first annual dinner Monday night at
the Shoreham Hotel. Mrs. Eleanor r.
WnSon, neld secretary was a very gra-
clouS and capable toaStmistress In her
address of welcome she emphasized
the objects OF Delphianism, which are
Tor higher education, social progress
and personal Improvement.
Mrs. Charles F. Schoonmaker, presi-
oent OF the National Capital Chapter, in
her address Statsd that the end of the
nrSt years work had given her a broader
eQucatlon and many friendships. Mrs.
Glenn M. Jansky, jr., president Of the
Columbia Chapter, spoke on her recent
visit TO Chicago, when she visited the
national headquarters Of the Delphian
Society.
Mrs. Evelyn Bright Buckley, president
OF the Gamma Chapter, in her address.
stated mat this movement reaches the
very core OF our nationalism. Miss
Grace Dunham Guest, assistant curator
OF the Freer Art Gallery. spoke on art
IN General" with particular reference
to the ancient arts.
hawaiian music was furnished
tnrougnout the dinner by students from
Cne American Institute Of Music.
Members of the National CAPITAL
Chapter are reminded that the next
meetlng Will be June "a at the home of
MRS. Schoonmaker, in Alexandria. Va.
MRS. Hoenig, 5000 Cathedral avenue is
chairman OF transportation.
The Social Club Of Wasbingtor
Council. Ladies of the u. C. C. OF F.
met With Mrs. Rogers, June 10. Lunch.
con was followed by the business meet
ing. Inc club will hold its annual pic
mic wednesday, at Hams Point. Mem
berS will meet at bus terminal south of
tne treasury, at IL am. In event of
rain the social club will meet at the
nome OF President Hipsley, 2l5 Bryant
street northeast.
District OF Columbia WOmen's Demo-
cratic Educational Council-Col. Robert
N Gates was the guest speaker at the
nrst picnic meeting of the season, held
Monday evening in Rock Creek Park.
Dinerences Between the Democratic
ano republican Parties" was the sub
oect OF the talk. Mrs. Robert B. Dawkins.
chairman of program, presented Miss
mary E. Lazenby, who gave biograph-
1cal sketch of the former Secretary of
war, Newton D. Baker; Miss Erma
Carey spoke of John j. Raskob. Ma
tional Democratic Committee Chairman.
MRS. Robert K. Noble, chairman of
Membership Committee, reported two
new members, Miss Ann M Morton and
Miss Elizabeth M. Sweeney, Mrs. Lester
Pollock, chairman of the Education
Committee. announced the advent of a
question box" for use of members in
getting the solution to knotty problems
OF the political situation Of today. Mrs,
Clara Wright Smith presided.
Announcement was made of plans
for a pilgrimage to Monticello. the
home of Thomas Jefferson, on Satur-
day, July 4. The trip will be made by
train to Charlottesville, then by bus to
Monticello. Miss Mary E. Lazenby Is
chairman Of arrangements and reserva-
tions.
The Washington SOrOptimist Club
met Wednesday at the Lafayette Hotel.
Reports of the various committees were
approved.
large basket of roses graced the