Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-29

better public sentiment, and by all the
means in its power to uplift humanity to
the highest standard of purity in the indi-
vidua1, the home and the nation. Mrs. Clin-
ton Smith is the president; Miss Louise S.
Weightman, corresponding secretary, and
Mrs M G. Copeland, directress.
The Women's National Press Association
is the oldest women'S press association in
the world. 1t was founded in this city in
1881 1t was awarded a medal and diploma
for its journalistic work and contribution
to the Chicago exposition. The scope and
aim of the association is to benefit and in
crease the usefulness of women Journalists
and writer's. Mrs Belva A. Lockwood is
it's president; Mrs Clara B. Colby. CORE
spending secretary; and Mrs. E. S. Crom-
we'll. director.
The Excelsior Literary Club was organized
IN 1897 for the study of American authors,
general literature and current topics, with
its sessions conducted in accordance with
parliamentary law. Its weekly meetings
are held at the homes of it's members. Es-
says on different authors, or papers on cur
rent topics, book reviews, quotations and
readings from selected or favorite authors,
music and pleasing miscellaneous variety
constitute the program of its regular ses-
sions, and largely that of it's monthly even
ing socials Mrs. Webb is its president
Mrs. A. Alexander its corresponding secre-
tary, and Mrs. Carrie E. Kent. director.
kindergarten Union.
The Washington kindergarten Club was
organized in 1876 under the name of the
Kindergarten Union. It's object is the dis
semination Of kindergarten principles In
home and school. In 1883 the late Mrs.
Pollock, after presenting a petition for free
kindergartens for three consecutive years,
first through James a. Garfield and then
through Senator Harris, and after him
through Senator ingalls,, determined not to
wait any longer for congressional action,
but opened in February of that year the
PenSoara Free Kindergarten, which is still
in existence at GOT o street northwest.
Washington now has the kindergarten in
It's public schools through the efforts of the
Federated Wopen's Clubs of the District
and prominent educators.
Miss Susan Plessner Pollock, daughter of
the founder, is the president of the club;
Miss Katharine Noerr, secretary, and Miss
r. A. Hopkins, director
Wimodaughsis was incorporated in 1890.
It aims, in harmony with the spirit of the
era, to be helpful to women. Its scope Is
social and educational. On the fourth Tues
day of each month a social evening is held.
Club members from all parts of the country
are welcomed to its commodious and pleas
ant headquarters in New York avenue.
Mrs. Annie NJ. Edgar is president and Miss
E. NJ. Gillett, director.
Patriotic Societies.
Ladies' Union Veteran Legion Auxiliary
No 50 was organized in 1885, The objects
of the legion are the cultivation Of true fra
ternity and patriotism; the moral, social
and intellectual development of it's members
and the relief of the members and widows
and orphans of members of the Union Vet
eran Legion and others in sickness and
distress. The membership is composed of
the mothers, wives widows, sisters, daugh-
tiers and granddaughter of soldiers, sail
ors and marines of the Union army and
navy who during the war of the rebellion
volunteered prior to July l. 1863, and were
honorably discharged after a continuous
service of at least two years, unless pre-
viously discharged by reason of wounds
received in line of duty. Army nurses who
have served two years are eligible. No one
can become member who represents a SOL
der who was drafted, served as a substi-
tute or at any time has borne arms against
the United States Mrs. NJ. S. S. Davis is
president; Miss Angelina E. Beckman, cor
responding secretary, and Mrs. Celynda w.
Ford, director.
The Legion of Loyal Women was or
sanized and incorporated in 1892. The OBJ
jects are to unite loyal women for mutual
Improvement and to extend aid to needy
soldiers sailors. their families and others;
to promote true patriotism and love of
country among it's members and through
out the community. Its motto is patriot
ISM friendship and honor. Its work en-
braces all service to NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
philanthropfc. memorial. It's chief aim is
relief and that truest charity, employment.
1t has seventeen standing committees con-
stantly at work. 1t Is affiliated with the
American NatlOnal req Gross ana Is a val
liable ally Of the G. A. r. and kindred
organizations, always assisting at Airing
ton and other cemeteries on Memorial day.
1t placed flags on the graves Of over 1000
victims of the Spanish-American war
buried at Arlington, and sent to the Gal
weston sufferers 2,000 pieces of clothing, in
addition to Sal in cash. Mrs. Ada Weiss
is president, Mrs. Mercine E. Cutter, cor
responding secretary, and Emma s. Myers
director.
The Pro Re Nata was organized in 1899
for the study Of parliamentary law and
extemporaneous speaking. Shattuck' s
Manual OF Parliamentary Law Is adopted
as authority. A half hour is given to cur
rent events. new leader for this depart
ment being chosen for each meeting. Mrs.
Mary S. Lockwood is president, Mrs. A. H.
Thomas, corresponding secretary, and Mrs.
H. T. Guss director.
In Aid Of the Blind.
The Aid Association for the Blind of the
District of Columbia was organized in 1897
and Incorporated in 1899. The object is to
establish non-sectarian home for the
blind of the District to promote the educa-
| and to aid the needy and help them to be-
| come self-supporting. Work shops have
been established where various trades are
taught and employment given to many OF
the District blind. Mrs. A. G. Bracket is
| president, Mrs. Josephine E. Jacobs. cor
responding secretary, and Mrs. ]. r. Rose,
/ director.
| The Women's Bindery Union, local. No.
40 International Brotherhood Of Book
binders, has q membership OF 800. Its OBJ