The Washington times., 1937-12-09

Welt, was entertained at tea y
Of the District of Columbia bl
American Pen Women. The
rooms in the Grafton Hotel.
Mrs, Roosevelt discussed her
writing problems and how she
meets them. She told the women
she did much Of her writing on
trains, debating her thoughts
to. .her secretary. When she Is at
home at the White House, Mrs.
Roosevelt said she often stays
up until 2 or 8 o'clock in the
morning, being able to concen-
trate after the White House Is
quiet. ...r
HER INSPIRATION
Inspiration. to write her re-
cent book, 'This Is My Story"
came from her grandchildren,
Mrs. Roosevelt declared, since
they always asked to be told
stories Of when she was q child.
Urged by her secretary to begin
writing the book, Mrs. Roosevelt
completed but three chapters
and submitted them to her pub
Usher who accepted the book.
Mrs. Claudia Rice Scott, chair
man Of reception for the branch.
escorted Mrs. Roosevelt into the
studio and introduced her to
Miss Marguerite Merigold, presi-
dent Of the District branch.
Others on the reception COM
mittee were Mrs. Ben johnson,
co-chairman Of reception, and
Miss Agnes VIM, auditor Of the
league.
In the receiving line with
Mrs. Roosevelt and Miss Meri-
gold were Mrs. Phyllis Fergus
Hoyt, president of the National
League of American Pen Wom-
en-: Mrs. Inez Sheldon Tyler,
first vice president, and Miss
Phronsie Marsh, second vice
president.
PRESENTED WITH ROSES
Mrs. Roosevelt was particu-
larly lovely in q tllnic dress Of
rich red crepe. She was pre-
Sented with a corSage Of tails.
men roses, the presentation be-
ing made by Mrs. Minnie Briggs,
who represented the League as
the personal page to Mrs. Roose-
velt. Mrs. Briggs looked most
charming in a taffeta gown Of
changeable red and blue.
Mrs. Agnes Mccall Parker,
one Of the most recent members
of the Pen Women, and DR..
Mary Meek Atkeson Moore, had
the privilege of serving tea to
the First Lady.
The tea afforded Mrs. RooSe-
velt a preview Of the Book Fair
which the league is sponsoring
in its studio tomorrow and Sat
urday to raise funds for addi-
tional equipment for the club
rooms. On display were lovely
art works of the members, in
cluding etchings, oils, water col
Ors, pencil sketches, and coats
Of arrns-all for sale. There
were also autographed books
written by the members, and
many interesting articles on the
white elephant" table.
Presiding at this table were
Miss Susan Baker. and Miss
Agnes VIM. Mrs. william w.
Badgley is chairman of the
Book Fair.
PAGES DRESSED AS OWLS
Mrs. Nellie Walker Irish, treas
urer of the League, presided at
the tea table. She was attrac.
lively gowned in black crepe,
trimmed with velvet, with pearls
as the principle adornment.
Wearing owl costumes, Mrs.
Matte Richards Tyler and Miss
Margaret Jean Bailey made
striking pages. The owl is the
official emblem Of the Pen
Women.
Music for the tea was sup
piled by Miss Ida Hoyt Cham.
berlain, music chairman Of the
local Pen Women and a noted
composer. Mrs. Mary Pickens
Opie, assistant chairman Of
music. sang several of her own
compositions, one Of the songs
being Hollyhocks, which won
the Alabama Federation Of Mu.
sic Clubs first prize for com.
position this year. Mrs. Beth
Heath Olmstead accompanied
Mrs. Opie.
LATEST FASHIONS
The members were resplen.
dent in the latest fashions.
Their president, Miss Merigold,
wore a stunning dubonnet vel
vet gown, with gold leather
flowers decorating the sleeves
and gold leather .lapels at the
neck. She wore matching hat
with a wide brirn and q yellow
ophelia rose corsage.
Mrs. Scott never looked love
lier. She wore a brown velvet
skirt, topped with a silver lame
blouse and a small brown felt
hat with veil. Mrs. Ben John
son wore q tailored gown Of
black and white. Miss Agnes
Winn wore an all-black crepe
Eton suit. Mrs. Badgley was
beautifully gowned in black
velvet. .... ...-
DR.. Moore wore a striking