The Washington times., 1937-11-27

OF the D1Str1ct OF columbia, pro-
ceeds derived from the sale of
the numerous articles made by
the women in the home, will be
used to retire the debt on the
building.
Gifts of cakes and canned
fruits and vegetables were among
the many contributions received
from As Methodist churches in
the city. More than $50 jars of
canned food were presented by
Justice Daniel w. O'Donoghue.
Another large batch of canned
foods came from the Southern
Methodist Home for the Aged
at Gaithersburg, Md.
FAMILY BOOTH BUSY
Beautifully decorated booths
were installed in the spacious
rooms of the home. The family
booth" Of handmade articles by
the women Of the institution
was one of the busiest and most
attractive. Among the articles
on sale were embroidered pillows,
pillow cases, hand-crocheted
luncheon sets, children'S dresses,
q craZy-quilt of bright print per-
Gale, and an exquisite embroid-
cred tapestry with figures rep
resenting the various European
countries.
Many guests, taking advantage
of the opportunity for some
early Christmas shopping, were
busy making purchases.
Another booth, running a
close second in business to the
family stall, was the candy
booth. Sea foam, chocolate
covered almonds, nut candies
and fudge were a few Of the
homemade sweets" for pur.
chase.
DECORATIONS
The drawing room of the home
was decorated with large vel
low chrysanthemumS, carna-
tions, Ophelia rosebuds, sweeping
ferns and tall palms. Here many
guests gathered for the pro-
gram of songs presented by
Mrs. Carolyn Nordica Bost, col
lateral relative of Madame Lii
lian Nordica, the famous soprano
Of Wagnerian operas. Mrs.
Bost sang my Love Is a Mule
teer," Lovely Night" and "The
Sweetest Story Ever Told" She
was accompanied on the piano
by Mrs. Clara M. Wolfe. Mrs.
Bost wore a beautiful ankle
length afternoon dress with wide
chiffon collar studded with gold
sequins.
Guests were served tea. Pre-
siding at the table were Mrs.
Robert Woods and Mrs. George
Middleton. A large basket Of
fruit, wrapped in cellophane
and tied with a wide ribbon of
changeable colored peach taf-
feta, made a most decorative
centerpiece.
COUPLE VISIT
One of the most interesting
ladies in the home is Mrs. Mari
eta Busbie, missionary to India
for 13 years. She was visited
yesterday by her charming
daughter and son.in-law, Major
and Mrs. H. o. Swindler. Mrs.
Swindler made a lovely picture
in her simple black velvet gown
as she sat in her wheel-chair
and greeted and chatted gaily
with her many friends. Her
bright smile and sparkling
brown eyes enchanted all who
had the opportunity Of speak
ing with her. When a child,
Mrs. Winslow was stricken with
infantile paralysis. Although
she has been Handicapped by be-
ing deprived Of the use of her
limbs, she has led an interest
ing and varied life, using her
musical talents to teach. The
guest artist was one of Mrs.
Swindler's former pupils.
Mrs. Harry Hoskinson. presi-
dent Of the board of directors,
received the guests. She wore a
blue crepe gown, the bodice of
which was embroidered in a
flower ign Of metallic
threads.
s COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN
7 Among the guests were DR.. G.
Ellis Williams, district Superin-
tendent Of the M e hodist
Church, and Mrs. Williams; DR..
and Mrs. w. H. Burgan, Mrs.
Joy Elmer Morgan, Bishop Ed
win Hughes and the pastors Of
the various churches, with their
wives.
Lasting from 3 to 10 o'clock,
the Police Boys Band presented
q program in the evening.
Chairmen Of the committees
for the day were: Mrs. Edwin
Waite, Mrs. Ralph M. Wolfe,
Mrs. Alfred Falcone, Mrs. Ames
Lindsay and Mrs. John A.
Smith. In addition to Mrs. Hos
kinson, members Of the board Of
managers are: Mrs. w. A. Hag.
gerty, vice president-at-large;
Mrs. j. Frank Campbell. first
vice president; Mrs. w. E. Waite,
second vice president; Mrs. D.
j. Harper. Mrs. Thomas Humph-
rey, Mrs. G. 2. Colison, DR.. Mary
Holmes, Mrs. j. w. Davis, Miss