Evening star., 1933-10-22
NEWS OF THE CLUBS

brary will review one Of the recent
books
The duplicate contract section will
meet at 7:30 pm. wednesday in the
lounge.
Miss Grace Kelley will review Hugh
Walpole's "Vanessa," october 26 at II
am. for the morning book review Sec
ton.
Club night is October 27 in the lounge.
There will be bridgeluncheon October
% at lis pm. On October 20 at 8
pm, will be club dance.
The Delta Sigma Chapter, DeIphian
Society, met Monday at the Shoreham
Hotel, the president, Mrs. Pinckney j.
Harman. presiding.
The literary program was Greek
Comedy" led by Mrs. David Bethune.
After the preliminary survey on THE
Beginning of Comedy" given by the
president. Mrs. Pinckney j. Harman, the
following topics were given: "Old Com
edy." by Mrs. Frederick T. F. Johnston;
Analysis of The Birds" by Mrs.
Harry James, Middle and New Com
edy," by Mrs. Guy Mason; "Meander's
Plays" by Mrs. Willard Nails, and
| Character Of New Comedy" by Mrs.
James A. O'Shea.
The first and last acts Of the Latin
play "The Brothers, by Terence. were
read In character for comparison by
Mrs F. T. F. Johnston. Mrs. Homer r.
Hendricks, Mrs. w. B. Hayes. Mrs. Harry
James and Mrs. Willard Nails. The
synopsis Of the other acts was given by
Mrs. Ruth Snodgrass Mrs Helen
Cranston gave a description OF the play
1.-The Silent Woman" by Ben Johnson
as recently given by the Shakespearean
Club
The field secretary, Mrs. Eleanor r.
Wilson, addressed the chapter.
An extra meeting will be held Octo-
Der 80 at the Shoreham Hotel.
Petworth Woman's CIub.-The educa-
tional section met at the home of Mrs.
r. E. Holm Monday evening, with Mrs.
G.. E. Hudson as assistant hostess Mrs.
E. G. Thomas, read an article on a
recent Welsh artistic competition. Mrs.
, E. c. Magdeberger spoke on her recent
European trip.
Mrs. H r. Norton entertained the
philanthropic section Tuesday after
noon.
The civil section met Thursday eve
ming at the home of Mrs. j. X. Utley.
| Mrs. Grace Knox, who was assistant
hostess. also had charge Of the pro-
gram on National Representation for
the District OF Columbia
| The home section met Friday after
noon at the home Of Mrs. Martha Wilt
berger who was assisted In entertain
ing by Mrs. A. E. Scott.
Mrs. H. ]. Phelps, past president,
will be in charge Of the program at
the meeting of the D. c. Federation
at 1890 am. october %. Senator
William H. King, chairman of the D. c.
Committee will speak on Needed Legis-
| lation for the District of Columbia"
Mrs. E. B. johnson, chairman Of the
music section. will be hostess for the
meeting OF that section Tuesday eve
ming. She will be assisted by Mrs. P.
E. Howard
The art section will meet at 80
October "a. at the Petworth Methodist
Church. Mrs. g. L. Cary will be the
chairman of the Luncheon Committee.
A card party will be held the after
noon and evening of November IA at the
home of Mrs A. NJ Abbott 5000 Eighth
street, for the benefit of the club.
The District Of Columbia Society of
the United States Daughters of 1912 met
at national headquarters October IA.
Mrs Mary Logan Tucker made a plea
for patriotic education and for ma
tional defense.
The registrar. Mrs William A. Kelsey,
presented the name of new member.
Mrs. Bernard j. Challenger. Preceding
the business meeting Mrs. Tucker was
hostess to the members Of the executive
board at luncheon
The society was represented at the
national board meeting held in Chi
cago, October IT, by the president, Mrs.
ol- h
torian: Mrs Sol Lansburgh. librarian,
and Miss Mary c. Ousler, flag custodian.
/ Twentieth Century Club.-The litera-
ture section will meet tomorrow at 8
pm. at the home Of Mrs Ralph Lee.
261O Upton street. The program will
consist of an Animated Magazine. con-
tributed to by members. Those using
the Connecticut avenue cars will be
met by automobiles at Upton street
and taken to Mrs. Lees.
/ The nature section will take trip
about Chevy Chase and vicinity Octo
Der IS. Members of the section are
asked to meet at the lake at 10 80 a m.
Housekeepers' Alliance.-Dr. Harvey
w. Wiley's birthday was commemorated
1 In special tribute to her famous husband
who worked for pure food and drugs.
Mrs. Wiley was hostess to the members
! of the alliance. Mrs. Albert N. BaggS,
president. laid stress on the fact that
DR.. Wiley was the first and only man
to be an honorary member Of the or
ganiZa ton.
/ Notice was given Of American Edu-
cation week. November to IL.
! Miss Bess Viemont of the textile divi-
/ sion. Bureau of Home Economics. United
States Department of Agriculture. gave
a talk on Selecting and Arranging Ac-
cessories in the Home" Miss Ann Sulli-
van Of the educational department of
the Beechnut Packing Co.. spoke on
their strained foods for infants.
Curley Club members will meet today
at 2 80 O'Clock at the Continental Hotel.
which will be the starting place for
treasure hunt A buffet supper will
be served.
A costume masquerade Halloween
dance will be held October 81 at the
New Amsterdam Hotel.
| Ray McGarvey entertained members
of the Executive Committee at his home
Thursday evening.
| The Literary Circle met Tuesday eve
| ming at the home of the Misses Irene
and Jessie Boehlert in Copley Courts
Apartments: Miss Isabel Connor.-chair-
man. presided. and many interesting
articles and book reviews were read
Mrs. Alfred ]. Smith was hostess at
| the Sunday afternoon bridge tea at her
home in Wakefield Hall Apartments.
Members of the club have been invited
| to participate in the service in honor
of the Feast of Christ the King Octo-
Der 20 at o'clock in the crypt Of the
National Shrine of the Immaculate
Conception, Catholic University. After
the ceremonies a pilgrimage will be
made to the tomb of Bishop Shahan
in the crypt.
A Halloween party is being planned to
follow the business session at the next
meeting Of the club october 26 at Con-
tinental Hotel.
Zonta Club-At the luncheon meet
ing Wednesday at the Y. w. c. A.
Mrs. Sarah Sumner, a member of the
club, gave a resume of her travels among