Evening star., 1932-04-10
NEWS OF THE CLUBS

presided. The subject Of the program
was Rome Of The Brave Days of
Old" In the absence of the leader
Mrs. Guy Mason, the literary program
was led by Mrs. Pinckney J. Hartman.
Mrs. Clark Cranston and Mrs. John
Rhodes made the travelogue very en-
tertaining by telling of the places of
interest they visited while in Rome.
Topics for report were given by the
following ladies: Mrs. Pinckney J,
Harman, Ancient italy; Mrs. F. w.
City -: Mrs. w. B. Hays, Legends of
Ancient Rome; Mrs. Charles Riordon,
"Rome's Heritage From the Days of
Kings: Mrs. John Evans, First Ap-
pearance of the Common People as a
Political Power; Mrs. Ralph Smith,
'Romes First Conquests"; Mrs Will
liam Ballinger, Early Roman Ideals;
general discussion, The Winning of
Italy" Present as guests of the chapter
were two visitors from the Judge John
Barton Payne Chapter of Grafton, w.
Va, which is now completing its sixth
year.
The next regular meeting will be in
the Shoreham Hotel April 18 at 10 am
Twentieth Century CIub.-The last
tary law section, Mrs. Edward B.
Clark, chairman, will take place to-
morrow at IL o'clock at the Y. w
c. A The lesson will include the
points of Order" Call for the Orders
of the Day" Questions of Privilege. -
ITO Take a Recess" and the motions
requiring a two-thirds vote. Members
are asked to bring copies of the con-
stitution, the bylaws and the stand
ing rules, which may be obtained from
Mrs. Francis Goodwin. Mrs. Lawrence
F. Schmeckebier will conduct the drill.
The music section. Mrs. Eugene
ByrneS. chairman, will meet Tuesday
at II am. at the Y. w. c. A Mrs.
Miriam Hilton, vice chairman, will con-
tinue the lesson on THE Speaking
Voice" Anita Schade and Greta Won
Bayer will give a program of poetry
and music from the works of two ia
nous women. Elizabeth Barrett Brown
ing and Clara Schumann.
The nature section, Mrs. Leo Miner,
chairman, will meet Wednesday at 10
am. at Chevy Chase Lake for a walk
in that vicinity.
The civics section, Mrs Charles
Thomas Watson, chairman. will meet
Thursday at 1890 pm. at the Y. w.
c. A Clifford K. Bergman, cartoon
ist of The Star, will be the guest of
the section and will speak on Wash
1ngton From the Cartoonist's View
point" Members and guests are in
vited. For luncheon reservations, phone
Mrs. Samuel Blythe, Col 1889. by
April II.
The Cullies Club met March 90, the
hostess being Mrs. Ramsay NeVitt.
After luncheon at the Hotel Roosevelt,
the club adjourned to Mrs. Nevitt's
apartment, in Wakefield Hall, where
the club was called to order by the
president, Mrs. Charles Demonet. Mrs.
Taylor gave paper on Modern Egypt"
and Mrs. Lewis gave book review.
District of Columbia Chapter Daugh-
ters of Founders and Patriots of Amer
lea was entertained by Mrs. Francis A.
st. Clair, 1459 Clifton street, April /,
with Miss Ella Whilldin and Mrs. Bertha
w. Crane assisting hostesses. The pres
ident, Mrs. j. H. Harper, presided
Mrs. George M Grimes, chairman. re-
ported plans completed for the recep-
ton to be given National President Mrs
Henry Bourne Joy April Is, from to 6
O'Clock, at the national headquarters,
1923 ] street, by the District of Co.
lumbia Chapter. Mrs. John K Freiot
is delegate and Miss Kate M. Jacquette,
Mrs. w. Bonar Bell Miss Sophy Casey
Mrs. Jessie Porter Wood, Miss May Ar
mold HUested and Mrs. Fred S. Ward
alternates to the general court April "A,
at the Washington Hotel Miss Grace
Bromley gave readings. Refreshments
we're served by the hostesses.
The next meeting will be with the
registrar, Mrs. Bell, May 6, with cleo
ton Of officers.
Aloysian Club.-The monthly meet
ing viii be held Tuesday evening for
election of the Nominating Committee.
Arrangements are being completed
for the Spring dance. which will be
held at the club house, Al I street,
April IS, from 10 10 l o'clock
The Audubon Society Of the District
of Columbia.-The first of the six an
nusl field meetings will be held April
IL The outings are conducted for the
purpose of bird observation.
This first field excursion will be to
Arlington. Va. and its outlying field
Those who wish to join the outing will
assemble at the Fort Myer Station,
Rosslyn. at the Virginia end of the Key
Bridge. The car to Arlington leaves at
8 am. Children viii be allowed to Join
the outings only If accompanied by
adults. Each persons will be expected
TO provide his own luncheon, pay his
own car fare and to bring field glasses
The members of the Field Meeting
Committee are Clarence r. Shoemaker,
Chairman; Mrs. Clarence A. Aspinwall,
William Howard Ball. Murray T. Dono-
no, Leo D. Miner, Mrs. Leo d. Miner
and Mrs. Robert H. Reese. The presi-
cent Of the society is Dr. Theodore
s. Palmer, active vice president is DR..
Harold c. Bryant. 25 honorary vice pres
tdents Miss Helen E, Childs, secretary
Miss Mary D. Suter, assistant secretary:
Mrs. Ernest Knaebel. treasurer, and IA
members of the Executive Committee.
Chapter g, p. E. O.. was entertained
by the new president. Mrs. Grant S.
Barnhart, with luncheon at her resi-
dence, on Rhode Island avenue. A
feature was a birthday cake with candles
IN honor Of the birthdays of two mem
bers. Mrs. johnson Campbell and Mrs.
Victoria Faber Stevenson.
Consideration of the study subject
Of the year, Russia, Old and New, -
was opened by Mrs Stevenson, who
spoke upon the reign Of Alexander l
and Alexander III. Mrs. Richard L.
Hoxie continued the subject by a paper,
Russia Under the Last Czar" A gen.
ersl discussion followed.
The Agnes Scott College Club of
Washington will meet at the home of
Mrs. j. A. Fahy. 3l91 Jenifer street,
April II at o'clock. An invitation is
extended to all who have attended Agnes
Scott College. at Decatur, Ga, now re-
siding in Washington.
The Social Club of Washington Coun-
ell, Ladies Of the u. G. c. Of f., met with
Mrs. Beamer Luncheon was served and
business was conducted by Mrs. Smith
ers, owing to the illness of President
HipSley Games were played and prizes
awarded Mrs May and Mrs. Rogers.
The next meeting will be at the home
Of Mrs Saul. 1A08 Trinidad avenue
northeast, April l3.
Chevy Chase Branch, National League
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