Evening star., 1932-02-07
NEWS OF THE CLUBS


from 4 to pm. in her home follow
ing which she will have a musicale.
Preceding the tea there will be busi-
ness meeting.
Assisting the hostess will be the
president, Mrs. David Mcpherson, and
the other officers.
The president will appoint NOM
mating committee to selected officers.
The committee will make its report
at the March meeting.
League of American Pen Women
The short story and feature articles
groups will combine for the meeting
next Tuesday at 8 o'clock. The chair
men. Mrs. Helen Orr Watson and Mrs.
Victoria Faber Stevenson, have ar
ranged the program. Miss Myrta Ca
wood will discuss ShOrt-stOry require
mentS of the women's magazines Of the
first class. Gideon Lyon, associate edi-
tor of The Evening Star, will talk on
"HoW to Write the Travelogue."
Les cauSeries franchises, Nine. Felian
Garzia, chairman, will meet February l 0
at 4:3O O'Clock.
Mrs. EStClIe Thomas Steel. editor and
chairman Of the Coffee Shop. has Sc
cured as the honor guest DR.. N Bryilan
Fagin, who Will speak on Sherwood An
dCrson and his books February II at 4
o'clock
A reception was given in honor of
Mrs. Russell William Magma, poet and
lecturer January %. Among the dis
tinguiShed guests were DR.. Jean Stephen
son, Mrs. Grace Thompson Seton, preSl-
dent of the National League of Amerl-
can Pen Women; her daughter, Mrs.
Hamilton Chase; Miss Janet Richards,
lecturer: Mrs Daniel Caldwell, vice
president Of the District D. A. R; NJ IS
Helen Brown, chaplain Of the D. A. r;
Miss Helen Harman, MS. Richard
Cash, Mrs. EstCllc Moses M.s. A. E. T.
Hansman and others.
Raw Hunter captain of the Sch
Parker Co, and Mrs. Robertson Ma
Parker entertained
Mrs. Emilcne Mason Crooks oils and
water Colors will be on exhibition one
more week.
Takoma Park Woman's Club.-As a
part of the BiCentennial celebration the
club planted a Washington thorn on
the grounds of the Public Library OF
Takoma Park February 2 Mrs. Freder-
lex c. Lincoln, president, officially
planted and dedicated the tree, and DR..
George F. BoWerman, librarian, &C
cepted the tree with thanks for the
library. Mrs. Clarence B. Smith,
founder of the club, closed the exercises
with the reading Of poem. The gar
den department. of which Mrs Henry
E Ewing is chairman, had charge OF
the exercises.
A luncheon was served at Trinity
Episcopal Church. A program followed
a playlet by the drama department. the
three players being Mrs. FredeilcA L.;
Pratt. Mrs C. Franklin Wlsner and
Mrs. Paul w. Burk. Mrs. J. Frank Rlce
sang. Miss Hazel E. Nielsen OF the Bl.
centennial Committee Of the District OF
Columbia spoke.
Chapter c.. Pc. O.-NIrs. David D.
Caldwell Of 3342 Mount Pleasant street
was hostess at the January business
meeting. which was followed by a
social
members we're privileged to bring
guests. was given by Mrs. Clyde Aitchi-
son in her residence, 1929 S street,
January %. Among the guests were
Mrs. Edward Z. Darby, Mrs. Warren
NcIainc Mrs. w. w. Sloan, Mrs.
Walter W Hicks and Mrs. John ID,
Hird. The hostess was assisted by
Mrs. c. c. COombs. past president OF
the chapter and Mrs. Harry L. Under
wood, president.
Baby Lovers Circle of the Flerence
CrittCnton Heme.-MrS. John E.
NCAnenv entertained the following
members at her home, 2O22 Pierce Mill
road. January %: Mrs. McManus, Mrs.
Craig. Mrs. HesSick, Mrs. Bond, Mrs.
Mcconnell, Mrs. McAncny, Mrs. Null
ouin, Mrs. Schutrumpf, Mrs. Simpson,
Mrs. Umhau. Mrs. Wyatt. Mrs Hadley,
Mrs. DeSio and Mrs. Harrison. Mrs.
Henry w. Wooding was guest.
Luncheon was served, followed by
business
The next meeting will be held at the
home of Mrs. William H. HeSSiCk, 1923
Montague street, February 25.
Twentieth Century Club.-The par
liamentarv law section will meet tomor-
row at II o'clock at the Y. w. c. A.
Mrs. Edward B. Clark, chairman, will
give the lesson on the incidental mo-
tiOnS. after which Mrs ElI"OOd +.
Morey will conduct the drill. An in
and their guests.
The nature section Mrs. Leo D.
Miner, chairman, will have an cutting
Wednesday. Members will meet at the
Fort NIyer Station, ROSslyn, Va. at
1910 am. for a trip through Arlington
and the Experimental Farm.
The Civics section, Mrs. Charles
Thomas Watson. chairman. Will meet
Thursday at 1890 pm. at the Y. W.
c. A. Robert !. Cottrcl. executive
secretary Of the Washington Board oil
Trade. viii give information on the
proposed tax change and adjustments
of expense between the District and
Federal Governments. For luncheon
reservations call Mr.. Samuel G. Blythe,
Columbia $685.
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 continue the
lessons on THE Speaking Voice" A
program will be given by Crete Won
Beyer, pianist, and Helen Neumeyer
Perry. cOntralto The harp recital by
Katherine Riggs, has been postponed to
a later date.
The Reba Barrett Crittenton Circle
will entertain at silver tea February
u at the residence of Mrs. L. B.
Burdette Piney Branch road and
Butternut street. TakOma Park. D. c.
Entertainment from ? to o'clock.
Lincoln Womans Relief Corps met
at 1918 L street northwest, with the
president, Mrs. Cora Manoly, presiding.
Mrs. Anna Britt, chairman Of relief,
gave a report Mrs Ella Orr, patriotic
instructor, and Mrs. Myrtle Buckles,
senior vice president, were installed by
the department installing officer Mrs
Anna Horn, conductor Of Lincoln Corps
represented the colorS of the corps at
the National Dofc-sc Convention.
Addresses were made bv Mrs Anna
Hage McEIrov. secretary Of the Dau9h-
ters Of Union Veterans Of the Civil
War: Mrs. Myrtle Buckles, Iva May
Kruger, Mamie Campbell, Anna
Britt. Mary Bowen. Nellie BuCkland,
Lillian Skinner, Ethel Grimes, Marion
Lewis, Mary Pennick.
Mrs. Mary Bowen was presented with
service pin from the corps for 25
years service. Mrs. Marion Lewis pro-
posed the name of Mrs. Anna Horn as
junior vice president for the department
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