Evening star., 1941-04-06

MRS. Lewis also TeSdleQ Illc duu1-
ence with an account Of the awful
scandal" which developed when a
member rented a room for an oc-
casion which proved to be mems
smoker" and also with the story of
an early robbery. The theft occur
red on Friday, she said. but mem
bers cautiously waited for the next
Wednesday board meeting in seek
ing permission to notify police.
One of the outstanding events of
her own administration was installa-
ton of h-trays-hitherto unknown
In the club, she added.
Putting laughter aside, Mrs. Lewis
concluded with serious tribute to
the high traditions which have been
handed down in the club from
leader to leader. The organization
as Washingtonians well know, has
been characterized always by dig
nifty and social distinction.
Recognition also was given to out
standing achievements in the ad-
ministration of various presidents
beginning with Mrs. Elizabeth Blair
Lee who served IA years. Mrs. Lee
was succeeded by Mrs. Stephen
Richey, who served IS years, and
others have included Mrs. Wallace
Radcliffe, Mrs. Lewis, Mrs. Myers,
Mrs. Stafford. Mrs. Richard Grain
Dean, Mrs. Hayes and Mrs. Cross
When Mrs Cloyd Heck Marvin
wearing a gay-nineties costume, led
the company in popular favorites
of that period, the morning program
came to a rollicking conclusion.
Gold Motif Carried
Out in Decorations.
In keeping with the golden ami
versary theme, a gold motif was
carried out in all the decorations.
Members received yellow roses be-
fore they entered the lecture hall
where the 50th anniversary was in
dicated in large gold figures over
the fireplace. Gilded magnolia
leaves, bowls of daffodils and
vases of forysthia gave a golden
glow to the high-ceilinged rooms.
Place cards for the dinner. in
black and gold, were reproductions
of a sketch of the clubs doorway
made by Clifford K. Bergman,
whose wife and daughter are mem
bers OF the organization.
During the buffet luncheon, the
past presidents who presided at the
serving tables were assisted by past
vice presidents, including Mrs. Ar
thur J. Heaton and Mrs. Charles
Fairfax, and by Mrs. Benjamin and
Mrs Bergman.
For the tea in the afternoon,
members of the Board of Governors
who received, with Mrs. Albert At
wood, one of the vice presidents,
were Mrs. William AspinWall, Mrs.
Paul Brockett, Mrs. Douglas Birnie
Mrs. Frank F. Bunker, Miss Grace c.
Burton, Mrs. James Cumming, Mrs
Robert Fleming, Mrs. Hayes, Mrs
George Clymer Shaw, Mrs. William
r. Smedberg and Mrs. William F.
Willoughby.
In the dining room, where the
long oval table was decorated with
daffodils and yellow candles, the
group pouring included Mrs. Aspin-
wall, Mrs. Charles NJ Hendley, Mrs
George H. Kennedy, Mrs. Samuel S
Koones. Mrs. Rees Evans McDuff1e, g
nonresident member from Guild
ford, Conn; Mrs. Georgia Pillsbury
Miss Martha Scott, Mrs. Alden
Smoot, Mrs. Percy Thompson. Miss
Mary Y. Wheeler, Mrs. William
Charles White and Miss Elizabeth
Young.
Staff Kept Busy Looking
After Comfort of Guests.
Mrs. Lucy Warner, able manager
of the club for 18 years, and her
efficient staff, were busy throughout
the day looking after the comfort
Of members and guests.
Miss Burton, who is second vice
president, was general chairman OF
the Anniversary Committee which
included Mrs. Lewis, in charge OF
the morning meeting; Mrs. Ernest
r. Sappington, buffet luncheon;
Mrs. John H. Hanna, tea; Mrs
Louis A. Simon, dinner. and Mrs
Fleming, decorations.