The Washington times., 1894-12-16

second vice president; Miss Mary F. Foster,
secretary; Mrs. Hannah B. sperry, treasurer.
and Mrs. Emily B. Cowes. auditor.
The board of directors elected are, from
the W. n. p A., Mrs. Mary s. Lockwood;
of Loyal Women. Miss Cora L. Curry; Dis
tr'ct Woman's Suffrage Association. Mrs.
| NJ, ry Bennett.
1t was decided that any clubs which should
/ join the organization before April, 1895
| should be considered rs charter members and
their dues paid Jefore that date should cover
| tie period TO the annual meeting IN April
| 1895.
| The Federation adjourned to meet at Will
| lard's Hotel on Friday, Decemter %, at 7:30
| ?. m. All wOmen's clubs are invited.
! The Woman's National Press Association
| gave house warming. 10 the members only,
at their new clubroom, in the Ralston build-
| ing. on street.
Tho room was iull every one was in good
| hUmor and enjoyed the delightful entertain
ment provided. The sandwiches, coffee.
and other dainties were fully appreciated.
! The association will meet at Wizards Ho-
/ tel the headquarters of the W. n F. A on
| Friday January 4, at 7.30 p. m, for the an
nual election of officers.
The luncheon given at Willard Hall on
Wednesday by the ladies Of the Guild OF the
| Holy Child OF st. Johns parish was most
successful, despite the weather
The hall was tastefully decorated with f1ags
| and green's and the tables artistically ar
ranged with bouquets and gay coiored rib
! bOns
The yiands, deieately prepared by the
| ladies' and friends OF the guild, were most ap-
| petizing and were fully
APPRECIATED BY THE PARTAXEEs.
In the evening the one-act operetta en-
dlod The Loan of Lover was rendered
by an excellent cast under the direction Of
Mr. W. Il. Daniel. precentor Of st. Johns
| Choir.
| Captain AmersTort was sung by Mr.. Kari
Daniel, Peter Pynk by Ernest H. Daniel.
Snyzel by Walter H Nelson. Ernestine by
Miss Maisie Rose. and Gertrude by Miss Jes-
sea Tabler.
The oFeretta was preeeteI by a short piece
euttlei ''Forcet-me-not. in which Mr. Ber-
tram Temple and Mr.. RoDert Lowe covered
themselves with glory aud applause
After the conclusion OF the performance re-
| lreshments, consisting Of ice cream. cake.
coffee. and tea. were served and the remain
der OF the evening vas speLt ia dancing
The booths were IL charge OF the members
of the guild.
Miss Mackrille had a beauti ul display of
dolls IN her booth: Miss Mason's table was
covered with pretty fancy articles: Miss Dor
sey sold TO end OF delicious candies; Miss
Dashiell stood in bower of flowers and
seemed TO have goojly number OF custom
ers: Miss Ella Smith had charge OF the lunch
table. and Miss Nan Dorsey presided with
grace over the chocolate urn.
The Guild of the Holy Child is a most in
teresting association composed of the Young
ladies of st. Johns parish
AmonO many pfhar charities ba s.,-fI1
has always maintained one OF the inmates of
the parish parsonage.
"a Scrap OF Paper" by the Columbian Col
lege Dramatic Club was given on Wednesday
evening at St Elizabeth's Asylum for the en-
tertainment of the patients.
The performance was most erelitable. es-
pecially when it Is considered that some of
the members of the club are new to the work
Miss Ross and Miss Biddis bad the principal
female parts and did remarkably good work
Miss Kelton made a most attractive appear
ance. and indeed the whole cast was excel
lent.
Mr. Hay was stage manager
Those who took part were Messrs- Clark
Davis, Farnham. Ward, and Sterrii:, and the
Misses Biddis, Thurman, keiton, Ross, and
Morrison.
Dr. Latiner entertained the club after the
performance with delicious supper.
The C. T. NJ. Club viii play al the Soldiers
Home this week.
Columbia Chapter D. A. r.. was entertained
by Miss Chenowith at 1912 Vermont avenue.
The paper of the evening was entitled His
toric homes Of Maryland y by Miss Carrie
Mildred Wilson, corresponding secretary OF
TIE chapter. Among the Interesting old
homes mentioned was Montpelier, the home
OF the hostess. The music rendered was ex-
PpllpOf and ibR Ubnla 10
hghtful. Miss Helen Smith played guitar
solo which was greatly applauded. The men,
bership was fully represented. Miss Lips
comb, we'll known in Washington, is regent
OF this chapter.
Dolly Madison Chapter. d. A. R.. held its
regular monthly meeting at the residence Of
Mrs. Ross Browne, 1905 Caroline street.
The papers read were very interesting and
instructive. This chapter is working hard
in the interest of the proposed Colonial Hall.
which the D. A. r. mean to build in the near
future in this city, for the preservation of
relics and rs a home for all the members OF
this large organization.
Army and Navy Chapter, d. A r., have or
ganized with the following officers: Mrs.
Anton Heger, regent; Mrs. Hughes, wife of
Admiral Hughes, vice regent; Mrs. c. D.
CoTles, recording secretary; Mrs. G.. 2. Mil
Ter, corresponding secretary; Mrs. C. H. Al
den. registrar, and Mrs. William Smith,
treasurer.
The Continental Chapter OF the D. A. r.
will meet at the Oxford, New York avenue
and Fourteenth street, on Monday, DeeeT-
Der II, at pm.
The sub;e.t for discussion will be the erec-
tion of a memorial building and will be par
ticipated in by the Sons and Daughters of the
American Revolution. There will be besides
the regular programme some exceptionally
fine music.
The Short Story Club was entertained on
Wednesday evening at the LitehAeld by the
treasurer. Miss Mary E. RinSgold.
The large parlors were filed to overfowing
with the literary membership. and the exeep-
tioDally fine programme was thoroughly en-
joyed. Major t. F. Willis. the lately elected
president, presided and inspired the audience
with his own evident enthusiasm.
The first paper, entitled "a Woman's Strait
egem," was read by Dr. Klemm.
Mrs. II. B. Sperry read q Chinese story
Prof Russell gave guitar solo. Mrs Facius,
of Baltimore, a delightful soprano. enchanted
her audience. Mrs. Howes. OF Boston, q fine
coutralto, was much applauded.
This club is in a most aourishing eondi-
ton.
Burnside Relief Corps, auxiliary G.. A. R.
elected its annual officers on Tuesday even
ing as follows: Mrs. A. Z. Johnson, presi-
dent: junior vice, Mrs Emily Hart: treas
nrnr 70 A In. .h.. u