The Washington times., 1937-11-10

for the Blind gathered for a
l126 Twenty-first st. N. W.
The library contains more
than $4,000 volumes. The work
Of the library, which includes
the tranScribing of the books
into Braille by means of a spe-
cial machine, binding Of volumes
into conveniently handled forms,
and the distribution of books to
blind persons and students
throughout the world, was
demonstrated to the guests dur
ing the course Of the afternoons
program.
TALKING BOOK"
Another interesting feature
of the library is the talking
book machines" which enables
blind persons who have not had
the opportunity to learn to read
with their fingers to enjoy books
through the medium of sound.
Women members Of the board
Of the library, with Mrs. Fred
Gwynn as chairman, were in
Strumental . in sponsoring the
tea to allow persons to become
aquainted with the work Of the
library. Mrs. Gwynn was wear
ing q smart black crepe dress,
with beaded trimmings and a
small black hat.
The tea tables were attrac-
lively decorated, especially strik.
ing being the one with a silver
candelabra, holding four orange
candles, and surrounded by tiny
vases filled with single Chinese
chrySanthemumS and columbine
leaves. A beautiful lace table
cloth, plus a gorgeous silver tea
set, served to add zest to the de-
lightful sandwiches, cookies and
other tidbitS. This table was
presided over by Mrs. Richard
L. HoXie, who wore an attrac-
tive dark purple brocaded silk
gown, and by Mrs. Thomas P.
Gore, who was handsome in q
black ensemble. Mrs. Gore is
the wife of former Senator Gore
Of Oklahoma, who is president
of the Board Of Directors of the
National Library for the Blind,
and himself blind.
OTHERS AT TABLE
Alternating at pouring were
Mrs. William Thornwall Davis,
who was beautifulll garbed in a
sheer crepe dress of green, with
a lace top, with a gorgeous and
becoming hat fashioned from
tiny bronze and white feathers,
and Mrs. Howard L. Hodgkins,
wearing a georgette gown Of
black, trimmed with the color
of thistle.
The other table had as its
central feature a huge bowl of
yellow chrysanthemums, sur
rounded by four yellow candles
in silver holders. OF course, the
same delicious assortment of
foods was offered here. Pour
ing at this table:
Mrs. Walter Rogers Beach,
who looked very lovely in her
lavendar lace gown, with the
violetS at the neckline, and a
lavendar velvet turban. The
color was just right to bring out
the beauty of her silver hair.
Mrs. Samuel Koones, who had
on a black velvet dress and an
off-the-face black trimmed hat.
Mrs. Vincent Burke, in a beau
tiful black taffeta frock, with
v-shaped neckline trimmed with
a sparkling brooch, certainly
looked lovely.
THOSE PRESENT
Other ladies of the board who
were present included:
Mrs. Ross T. McIntire, who
was very busy with seeing that
everyone was greeted and served.
She was Smartly dressed in a
black crepe dress, the principal
decorative note being rhinestone
clips. Her brimmed black hat
was most good looking.
Miss Isabel Furbank appeared
most charming in a f1owered
print gown, and a becoming
black hat. She was particularly
kind in showing guests about.
Mrs. Everett j. Boothby was
resplendent in a black ensem-
BILE.
Mrs. J. S. Bleecker looked
very pretty in a lemon-colored
wool dress that she designed and
made herself. Her brown hat
and print scarf completed her
costume.
Mrs. R. P. Hollingsworth,
gowned in black silk crepe, with
a chic yelled hat.
Her gorgeous silver hair gleam-
ing, Miss Gertrude Meem was
indeed attractive in a black
berry colored gown, trimmed in
velvet.
Miss Charlotte Garland, act.
ing director Of the library, was
another charming guest. She