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WOMEN'S CLUBS. i What Women Are Doing trttlr am srse. 1 li voI'xlv, nr HE HOME. SUNDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 20, 1925. Women Present Costume Dafices for Sor optimists YULE ACTIVITY BUSYING CLUBS Reciprocal Season Greeting Extended to All 1 Whittier Club PROGRAM OF ORDER UNUSUAL omen teaeratwn rians Party for Veterans Lull in Meetings Holidays Close Until BY MYRA NYE Heaped high on the club editor's desk this Southland Sunday before Christmas are greetings of the Yuletlde.

Announcements of club sessions, Parent-Teacher notices, notes from the patriot to and fraternal organizations, of the -Daughters of the American Revo-Tulion with their many chapters, the United Daughters of the Confederacy with their chapters, the P.E.O. notices, the Y.W.C.A., the Big Sister's League, auxiliaries of Jnon's clubs and. organizations, charity groups, all bear the words o' the season, "Merry Christmas." It in as though all these letters which signify organisation of women and sisterly oo-operatlon for once have ohosan the one theme, for once have beoome transfused and transformed, co-ordinated in one thought, "Peace on Earth, Good Will to Men," as exemplified in the life of the Man of Nazareth and forespoken by the jHabe of Bethlehem, on that first Christmas when California poln-settias were replaced by lilies of (Sharon: the holly by the plain of tumach upon the slopes about the kaan where the. Babe born. glow with the theme, as if by Some subtle alchemy, become ordinary copy paper, the dark typewriter and telephone, the plain furniture and stone floor of a newspaper office.

As though by a million fine wires of telepathy the message, "Merry Christmas," multiplies. And back again a millionfold I send it to you. KO HOLIDAY MEETINGS Women in organization are doing much this season to augment the Christmas cheer. Friday the lunch-ftp of the Friday Morning Club was the annual Christmas one with musical program, "A Christmas Switzerland," presented by Tll- Rohr with her companv of Swiss yodelers, Tyrolean dancers ana orchestra. This week and the first of the New Year there will be no meetings of the club as the hoi ldays come on Fridays.

A Christmas musicale: Quest," an original entertainment under the direction of Sol Cohen and Wells Hively, will be the pleasure of Los Angeles Ebell tomorrow in the clubhouse at 3:80 p.m. Members of the benefits and entertainment committee were guests of Mrs. William J. Wilsop at an attractive Christmas tea last Friday. Afterf a short discussion of the parties planned for Ebell next wpar a delightful program was pre-nted.

Mrs, Adele Price and Mrs. hoy Arnold sang several songs and Mrs. William. Percy gave two Italian readings. Tea was served from a table centered with a huge basket of poinsettias surrounded by tall red candles with maline bows tied here and there.

Assisting the hostesses were Mrs. George W. Thompson and Mrs. P. M.

Young. Beventy-flve enjoyed Mrs. Wilson's hospitality. APPROPRIATE GIFT "What could be more appropriate for a Christmas gift to a club woman than the federation emblem pin the wearing of which is an incentive for greater club spirit and loyalty to our federation," stated Mrs. W.

J. Richardson, emblem chairman, California Federation of Women's Clubs, in maklng.her plea that every member wear an emblem. "This little pin should not be worn as a mere but with deeper significance, because it is the Index of our federation. Like the cover on a book, that does not tell the contents within, so our little emblem cannot tell to the world its full meaning," further declared Mrs. Richardson, "but the wearer of it demonstrates that she stands for clvio and moral advancement, tocial uplift, better homes, community a better world at large." The activities of the department of co-operation with war veterans (Continued on Page 29, Column 2) Fellowship Gives Annual Yuletide Dickens Dinner The Dickens Fellowship annnal Christmas dinner was served in tfte Monde Tea Room, the 15th lnst to 100 members and guests.

W. F. Newman, the president, was toast-master and paid a high tribute to the world-wide popularity of Charles Dickens and his international fame, In his toast to the great interp relators of humanity in all walks of life a no ot in xfn r.i ip.o. bvMb iui a. ia ijti pi er, who i spending the winter in DANCE TOPIC OF CLUB PROGRAM Norma GovJd Entertains Fellotc Soroptimists Demonstration Given Costume Wearing of Charleston as Presented Shows Refinement A charming program was presented before the and their friends the Palm and Supper Room of the Bfrnore last Tuesday by a fellow-Sroptlmlst, Norma Gou'd.

"The Dance" and "Cowtnme Making and Wearing" are topics of universal and unfailing delight to women, and on thla occasion both were exemplified not only with grace and elegance, but with a discriminating intelligence that made the program a notable one of the season. First of all, those wo wr to take part In the dances and demonstration? formed In processional, ea.ch bearing an indldiial birthday cake wih a lngls red candle on the whltf f-Mng. They gave their gifts to the honorees of the day those Soroptlmlste' whose blrthdavs are In November and December. In the order of their ap- pearance they are: Naomi Barrett, trxg'e. yet aglow with Inspiration in Mneanor and expression, drossed as Jeanne DArc: Evelyn Crist, Bentiee McCoy, Martha GUI and Miriam Bellah in a group in which east wore a different style of old French rosturres.

One of, the very skirts vb whloned of rows and rows of Valenciennes laces overdraped with pink taffeta in Here and there on the lace flounces were true lovers lwiots of tiny o'd blue and La France pink rosebuds "with garlands of lace. The bodice was pointed and fitted tightly to the figure. White wigs were worn and the ensemble was as perfect and as authentic as the dancing scenes in "Monsieur Beaucalre." MISS CASE DANCES Miss Margaret Case, "who is Mlsst Gould's asMstant, appeared as "Maske" and later danced a masked dance. Her costume of black and white satin, the white In large diamonds many of them on her full skirt which reached almost to her ankles, was graceful and exquisite In snlte of the somber color. Sheila Rlchbourg was lovely as "Daffodil:" Huth Cowper was an Egyptian slave; Gladys Hula and Sada Htndman gave a cymbal dance; Aleene Tweedy was "Plf-Paf;" Ynex Kirby and Mary Ma-Cune wore Spanish and Mexican costumes, and Vera Belle Chamberlain was the intriguing Red Rosebud.

Of the Spahlsh.and Mexican costumes It may be said they were authentic distinguished from the garish red and black costumea one 1s led by mtieh, repetition to expect. One belonged to Miss Gould and the other was purchased complete In the City of Mexico. The red-rosebud dance and ootume were colorful. Miss Chamberlain was led on the stage by Miss Gould. Velvet the shade of an American beauty rose formed the closed petals about her eyes, even the tight little end of the bud fashioned In replica by the way the dancer held the velvet petal above her head.

One by one the petals drooped to form the skirt, orver that which had been the green step of the blossom. SOCIAL DANCES GIVEN Of particular beauty was the demonstration of the social dances by Louise Kramer, assisted by Nancy Gibbs, Paul Payne, Marlon Olds and Donald Little Refinement was In every movement of these young people and iheir Instructions. Refinement is not a word, up to this time, that has been associated with the Charleston. But that is exactly what it was as demonstrated as a socal dance by Marion Olds and Donald Little. As Miss Gould In her talk preceding the progrnm and in hr announcements emphasized the costume, so in he ballroom and dano-ing class they were appropriate and lovely.

Miss Kramer wore an olive-green satin gown high In the neck with longsleeves of transparent chiffon as an example of a frock suitable for a teacher of dancing appearing tn the daytime. (Continued on Page 29, Comma SI Dr. Leonard Siever gave a brief analysis of the plot of Mojssorg-sky opera, "Boris Godoujow." In conclusion. Roth Cowper, in gorgeous picturesque costume, danced "Russian Rhapsody," aa-companled by Mra Manning. Following the program, the dln-tng-room was the center of attraction and Russian delicacies were served.

The samovar, presided over by Mrs. Herbert R'Twaddell." came into its own once more. Tea was served in truly Moscovtte style, in every detail, while caviar, khvorost. chat sleemcpom and chorny soldatsky khleb made every one feel very clo lo Russia. Mrs.

Twaddell was assisted by several dainty maidens in costume, It Is planned to make the programs of the Artist Club of Pasalena entertaining es well as Instructive. The schedule for the January proeram annoanre th Russia Gypsy Trio, who will tn-troduce weird muiic gypsy re mance. Dr. Newton Babbitt wCl speak on 'Throat and Thtir Relation to Tone QoalltlV the Philippines, and who founded im cneer to tne less fortu-the Los Angeles branch of the Fel- 1 lowshlp, and has served as its presi- tna aId of the faculty and dent a number of terms, brought "judents of the school, they are forth much ap-slause. giving a large decorated Christmas Miss Helen Louise Kimball who Jfeo and twenty-one dolls to the recently returned from an ex- Hospital.

Twelve needy tended irlp abroad, told of many w111 receive large baskets delightful experiences, among arl(1 their adopted school, them meeting Mrs. Eager In Cairo, Belvedere Junior High School, Egypt, and of their visit together, and nw garments, which closing a tribute to the charm tne ladles of their sewing circle of travel and other countries, but niamS' coming home to California was the cutlve board meeting was greatest treat of all. 14th lnst- tne Joh Mr. Frederick Warde told of Parent-Teacher Association, Hears Address on Federation Miss Sue Brobst, president of the California Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs, southern district, was the after-dinner speaker at the regular meeting of the Whittier Business and Professional Woman's Club at Whittier, Monday evening, and chose for her subject, "The Federation, and the Lubricant Necessary for Its Machinery," She stressed the fact that good fellowship and co-operation were most necessary for the successful operation of clubs. "Federation means organized effort," declared Miss Brobst, "whereby the Individual may develop and unfold, and the group be of benefit to Itself and the community, "Our club training starts in committee work which is a kindergarten of club organization procedure: our next step Is that of assuming the duties of officers of the club.

This affords excellent training for opportunities which may later come in our commercial political and social life." Miss Brobst complimented the Whittier club highly on its well organized departments and activi ties. Reports of heads of depart ments and standing committees disclosed a wide range of interests and activities, some twenty avenues of endeavor or interest being presented by the club. Indicating the benevolence of the club members, a unanimous vote was taken to subscribe $1 each to the work of the health center In Whittier. This action followed a brief address by Prof. Thompson, Superintendent of City Schools.

OBER RECEIVES NEW OFFERS Robert Ober, who has Just completed an outstanding characterization in "The Checkered Flag." a racing picture produced by Banner, is Improving few days vacation by taking under consideration several proffered contract Ober expects to undertake another film portrayal as soon as he places the finishing touches upon a one-act play which he Is writing for local presentation. meeting Dickens and p-ave a vivid description of his costume and general appearance, adding a brief mention of character parts taken in the dramatization of various books with a happy suggestion of impersonation as each one was introduced in his. own Inimical style. I Th President of the John Muir Mr. W.

H. Culmer told the story Paren-Teacher Association sends of his personal acquaintance with outv Sitings for a Mer-Charles Dickens, having visited In Christmas to all parents and his home and vsrifled places and of the school. Incidents manMnnml In I canta Monica Boulevard Paran. 2ubh. Coujse Costumes P.T.A.

VOTES NEAR EAST RELIEF SUM Hospital Children and Needy Families Will Also Get Christmas Cheer James A. Foshay Junior High Parent-Teacher Association executive board, at their regular December meeting, voted, to give a substantial sum for the chtMran nt I Near East Relief. nd tn nu tm nt 1 tnelr funds on hand to bring u- cawiey presiding. Christmas plans were decided on after the reports were given in. All needy families of the school will be well cared for by the thorough investigation of Home an? AJd Chairman, Mrs.

R. D. Sat T'acI)er Association has adopted i the Staunton-avenue school. They preparing ouu Doxes or candy, food, toys, and books, and ten complete layettes for the school, to be used for their Christmas cheer. Women's Club Gives Annual Yuletide Event On the 28th the annual Christmas affair of the Woman's City Club, an elaborately arranged high tea in the banquet hall of the Friday Morning Club with Paul Harvey as guest of honor, will be given.

-Mrs. J. T. Anderson, club president, la also chairman of entertainment and Mrs. E.

C. Magauran, chairman of the day. Muslo and drama presented by those departments, are to be the features of the Christmas program tomorrow evening at p.m. of the McDowell Club of Allied Arts. Ancient traditional carols will be sung by Ye Olde English Waltes (In costume) as follow; "rin Ye Merry Gentlemen," "Good KJn Wenceslas," "What Child is This?" "I saw Three Ships Come Sailing In," "Deck the Hall with Boughs of Holly." EUTERPE OPERA CLUB GIVES MIGNON READING Euterpe opera reading club, Mrs.

Hector Gleger, president, has chosen for the next opera the old favorite. "Mlgnon." by Ambrose Thomas. This win be given at the Hotel Ambassador Theater. Tuesday, the 29th lnst, at 10:30 a.ra. The story will be told by Alexander Bevanl, musical director, and the principal roles sung by Elinor Mario, Lucille Gibbs, Ivan Ed wards and Alexander Klssertfureh.

Following the oromm lun-h- will be served at the Hotel Chan- Appearing on the program presented by Miss Norma Gould in the rim ttoom ai tne eiumore distinctive costume of a country, were Miss Gould In "The Mexican Jarabe" as shown In the photograph. Miss Barrett in an Astec cos tume of green feathers and red of French blue and Valenciennes lace: Ruth Cowoer in red and Jetcish Women's Council to Present Tableaux at January Meeting The Los Angeles section of the National Council of Jewish Women will give one of the most unusual and elaborate programs of the year the afternoon of Wednesday, Jan. 6, 1926, at the B'nal B'rith Lodge In South Union street, when, through the courtesy of the Universal Studios, and Sol Leaser, the film production "Ills People" will be presented, tn addition to a beautiful series of tableaux typifying the symbolism of the Jewish Holy Days. The program, which was arranged by the president, Mrs. Lillian Burkhart Goldsmith, who also arranged the tableaux, will be followed by a social hour, at which time tea will be served.

Many prominent men and women of the community will appear In the tableaux, among them being Judge and Mrs. Harry Hollzer, Rabbi Ernest Trattner, Dr. L. Mrs. Oora Preiizlauer and Mrs.

David Gordon. The hospitality chairman for the year, Mrs. James W. Hellman and Mrs. J.

Lewln, will be assisted by the hospitality committee of the day. Including Mmes. Sam Til-den Norton, Mrs. Henry "Frieberg, Mrs. H.

Poncus, Mrs. Milton W. Lowenstein, Mrs. Isidore J. Weinman.

Mrs. George Piness, Mrs. Wallace Wise, Mrs. Edward Basthehn, Mrs. Louis Nordllnper, Mrs.

Bernard Ihlfeldt and Mrs. Slgmund Marshutz. Portraits Given of Shakespeare Play Heroines Ruth Helen Davis, lately of New York City, where she served as chairman of drama to New York Federation of Women's Clubs, conducted the program last Wednesday before the Shakespeare section of Hollywood Woman's Club. She was assisted by Melba Melslng, a popular young singer and society girl, who has recently returned from a year's study a broad. Their program consisted of a cycle of dramatlo portraits of Shakespearean heroines, by Miss Davis, including Portia from the Merohant of Venice," Rosalind from "As You Like It," and Beat rice from "Much Ado About Noth ing," under the general grouping of "Glimpses from Shakespeare," to a setting of Shakespearean songs by Miss Melslng.

Miss Oavts appeared be fore the Sawtelle Woman Club In a reading of her own play, "The Supreme Victory." to musical set- tin rs by Mrs. Harry K. Browne. This marked the Christmas program of the club year for Sawtelle Woman's Club and was ap propriately keyed to the note ot Peace on -Earth. Good Will to Men," on which the play was writ ten several years ago in collaboration with Ella Wheeler Wilcox, the poet.

EBELL CLUB PROGRAM WILL BE REPEATED The same program presented by Ebell. "The Quest." will be given by the Woman's Club of Hollywood in their clubhouse Wednesday at 2:10 p.m. and the Junior Auxiliary will serve tea at 4 p.m. Mrs. Alice Henry la in charge of arrangtmenta I white Hungarian costume, wearing head dress of pearls and red and black high boots, and Mist Htndman in a Spanish costume out of the ordinary.

Her overdress was of chiffon with 11 en res RUSSIAN ART DISCUSSED CLUB MEETS CLOTHING NEED Yuletide Spirit-Evinced in Distribution of Hundreds of Garments to Poor of City With the distribution of 411 garments to the needy of the city during the past month, the Philanthropy and Civics Club is evincing a true yuletlde spirit of fellowship. Jn order that the ever-ready supply of clothing be kept sufficiently ample to accommodate the many demands that are made daily, the House of Friendship, the sewing auxiliary within the organisation, completely fashioned 188 garments during November. In addition to this work, a stocking shower, which is an annual event in the club, was held the Thursday before Thangskivlng. at i iii 'f Era of Slavic Influence Finds Expression at Meeting Given by Artist Students Chb Russia reigned supreme in Pasadena club circles Friday evening. The era of Slavic influence In which we are living has found expression at he regular monthly meeting of the Artisi Students Club of Pasadena held at rhe home of Mins Frieda Force, when an all-Ruesiaa program was offered.

Seventy-four young artists, and guests, distinguished In the field of music and the associated arts were present, aad the event was the most successful the Artist Student's Cluo has so far sponsored. In the opening remarks Dr.Elkov, accompanied by Hunt. perflel and Oliver Twist. Later coming to America through oppor- tunity ottered him by the great novelist. ANTHONY KEEPS BTTSY Walter Anthony Is rapidly earing the completion of his present assignment at the Metropolitan studios.

Only recently this former Journalist completed the titling of "The Indians Are Coming," in which "Hoot? Gibson enacts the starring role and "Skinner's Dress Suit," in which Reginald Denny Is featured by Universal. were donated, and S9 contributed be served. At the conclusion of the children's party, a buffet luncheon will be served to the club members and entertainment fur nlshed by Uncle John of radio fame, assisted by Queen Titan la-and her fairies. Through the generosity of Mrs W. and committee, a card, party was held at the club.

November 25, at which time $82 was obtained for the scholarship fund. An evening party will be given for the members and their husbands at the clubhouse, Saturday evening. Jaauary 9. when dancing, cards and an interesting program will be given, the entire proceeds of this affair to also be used for the scholarship fund. One of the most Interestinr programs of the yesr was given Thursday when, in addition to the regular luncheon.

Mr. L. E. Behymer. well-known impresario of Los An geles, assisted by Mme.

Alma Real prima donna, who has sung with Jiwi 2ada Hindmost 1 Unusual tor tne soroptimist uiud. eacn in a leather; Miss Bellah in old French underdress with scarlet skirt of the ovedress was draped from forming a deeo with the satin below the elbow with charming jvje director of the Friday Morning Club, and as a guiding spirit in the work of the American Red Cross Los Angeles, had so identified herself with every project for welfare work not only in the Los Angeles section of the National Council of Jewish Women, but in other fields of endeavor that we knew in honoring her memory we would be honoring ourselves." Following the opening address Mrs. Goldsmith, Rabbi Edgar Magnln offered a prayer, "immortality." A vocal solo, "Ell-Eli." Mra Theodore Ellas, and "Lar-ghetto" gien by the Los Angeles String Quartet formed a fitting prelude to "A Tribute From the Friday Morning Club" by Mrs. J. Wells-Smith.

Mr. V. C. McWat-ters of the American Red Cross related the events of seven years during which May Goldman. In an antlring devotion, created and developed the Civilian Relief Department of the Red Cross, an auxiliary that developed the most Important relief work of that agency In this city.

Written by Mra Edwin Shields, poem, "Yahrzel" was interpreted Mrs. Goldsmith, following which the president, with exquisite grace and charm, delivered an address which she entitled "God's Master- Continued on Page 29, Column 1) 1 of many hues over a fuchsia pleated chiffon. The chiffon one shoulder across the back bodice and extending to the arm eireci. joymyra Council of Jewish Women Beautiful In Its simplicity, exquisite In the floral decorations that graced the spacious auditorium, and memorable in the hearts Of all who were privileged to the May W. Goldman Memorial Day, given recently by the Los Angeles section of the National Council of Jewish Women, will undoubtedly be remembered as one of the most Inspirational meetings ever held in the annals of that organization.

The meeting was convened in ths hall of the B'nal B'rith lodge by Mrs. Lillian Burkhart Goldsmith, president. Approximately seven hundred women gathered to pay reverent homage to those of its ranks who have passed on to everlasting life. "We meet today," said Mra Goldsmith in opening the program of the afternoon, "for one quiet hour to pay tribute and honor the memory of May W. Goldman, Mra Abe Enkle.

Mra Thomas Lea, Ada Goldman, Mrs. Julia Ha: IT, Mrs. Lydia Jacoby, Mrs. Augusta Rice, Mrs. Anna Newman.

Mra. Henrietta Weil, Mrs. Fanny Op- penhetmer. Miss Rose Harris and Mra Benjamin Berres. we have called our program a "May 'W.

Goldman Memorial Afternoon because Mrs. Goldman, as a formtr president of this organization, as red of a in by F. by a by which time 148 pairs of stockings for the stocking fund. Every energy if the organization is being directed toward the successful culmination of the Christmas party which will be given for the children of the Miramente School, tomorrow at the clubhouse in South Wilton Place. Through the efforts of the president, Mrs.

Lillian Bur hart Goldsmith, the charming fantasy for children. "Pinkie and the Fairies," will be rendered by Phyllis Ram-sen, well-irnown English actress. The stage in the auditorium will be transformed into a veritable fairyland while a beautifully decorated Christmas tree, which receives and plays Christmas carols will grace a corner -of the hall. vna hundred and twenty-five chil-u-en will be entertained, and one pair of hose, one woolen sweater, a bag of fruits, nuts and candy will be given each child. The boys will receive watches while the girls villi be' given dolls dressed in the latest fashion by the club members.

Following the play and distribution of gifts, a breakfast U1 Leonard Slever explained the purpose and alms of the club to be: To promote the cause of artistic expression and foster the spirit of comradeship among young artists. and to assist needy students, expresed the conviction that the happy triad of these ideals will Insure long life and success for the club. Eight new had Joined since members who the November meeting were then introduced by the president. A short but interesting program was arranged by Maryon Bliss, chairman for the evening. Georgea Wustum spoke on 'The Development of the Russian School of Music." Lucille Prosser followed with two piano selections: "Mem ories of Old," by Soka'skv and Harmonies of Eventide." by Pachulskl.

Arthur Ermates of fered three selections of Russian folk-music on the balalaika, the national string Instrument, followed by Isobel Smith, who sang "The Rose Enslaves the Nightingale" and "Hymn to the Sun" from "Le Coq d'Or," by Rimsky-Koraa-1 1 many famed opera stars, addressed cellor. Seventh and Berendo the club on "Musical Reminiscences streets. Reservations mav made of California." The talk embraced through Mrs. H. M.

Wolfgang S34 many fascinating topics, and the North Arden Boulevard, on or be-afternoon was a most brilliant one. fore the 28th lnst..