Evening star., 1935-03-29
WORLD v. c. I. j.
MAY MEET HERE
Invitation of Washington
Chapter Is Expected to
Be Accepted.

The Worid CnrlStlan 1enpeidh1e
Union, with organizations in So coun-
tries, yesterday was invited by the
w. c. T. U. of the District Of Colum-
bia to hold Its annual convention in
Washington in September, 1887.
The invitation, according to Mrs.
Jennie Bailey Wadleigh, State presi-
dent Of the D. c. union here, will
probably be accepted, bringing here
delegates from many parts Of the
world, notably Europe and Japan.
The invitation to the world union
included also an invitation to the ma
tional union which would gather here
at the same time.
Prospects of bringing delegates from
many parts of the world to Washing
ton proved one of the outstanding fea-
lures of the all-day session Of the
w. c. T. U. quarterly convention, held
at Dumbarton Methodist Episcopal
Church.
Back Education Fund.
Unanimous approval of the union
was given to the plan OF raising $2,5OO
here over a five-year period toward
national fund of $500,000 to be called
the Frances Willard Centenary Educa-
tional Fund. AS explained by Mrs.
Ida w. Ramsey, first vice president,
yesterday afternoon, the national
fund will be used for many things. in
cluding "a specially made scientific
motion picture for use in schools; a
great training school to equip and
send out additional scientific experts
prepared to teach alcohol education,
and a host of other well-laid plans
intended to bring US. by the close of
the five-year period-l939-to the
point where we can celebrate worthily
the centenary of our great leader be-
cause we shall have brought to fruition
many of her dreams" The flve-point
program for the f1ve-year period in
cludes five kinds of education
spiritual. peace, alcohol citizenship
and character"
Mrs. Brinley Presides.
The afternoon session was presided
over by Mrs. Marie N. Brinley, second
vice president. Mrs. Samuel Levering
discussed the Senate investigation of
the munitions industry. She was in
troduced by DR.. Izora Scott, national
legislative director of the w. c. T. U.
The musical program of the aft
ernoon included organ melodies by
Ardis Atkinson; song service, led by
Mrs. Ethel H. Reed; selections by the
White Ribbon Quartet, consisting of
Mrs. Reed, Mrs. Cora j. Wellman,
Mrs. Tegwen Koon and Mrs. Rovilla
Fry Atkinson; alto solo by Mrs. Vesta
Pollock Lynn, accompanied by Mrs.
Katherine Jope, and guitar solos by
Miss Colris Aiten of Bellefontaine,
Ohio.
The luncheon at the church was in
charge of Mrs Eva Rollison, hostess.
Noontide prayer service was con-
Quoted by Mrs. A. Earl Kernahan, and
a vocal duet was sung by Ardis Atkin-
= son and Mrs. Rovilla Fry Atkinson,
accompanied by Mrs. C. v. Burnside.
Edgar M. Gerlach Speaks.
The principal speaker of the morn
ing service was Edgar M. Gerlach,
supervisor of social service, Bureau of
Federal Prisons, Department of JUS
tice.
The morning service was presided
over by Mrs. Wadleigh, president, and
Mrs. Ramsey. first vice president.
Congregational singing was led by
Mrs. Atkinson, accompanied by Mrs.
Burnside. Others participating in
cluded Mrs Belle Cutler Parker, Mrs.
Chesteen Smith, Mrs w. F. Atkinson,
Mrs. Charles Williams, Mrs Gertrude
Hoage. Mrs. B. Shanks Chaney,
Mrs. Arthur c. Watkins and Mrs. j.
w. Peters.
Reports were made of progress dur
ing the quarter, and plans were laid
for increase of the membership of the
union.
It was announced that a matrons
declamatory contest will be held in
lexington Presbyterian Church April
10, under auspices of lexington
Union, although the following unions
also will furnish contestants: George
town, North Star, Takoma Park, Ken
ilworth and Chevy Chase. There will
be a musical program.