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SPECIAL SENSES OF
TIE LOWER ANIMALS

DR. Werner. OF Vienna, has lately
printed the results Of his observations
upon the special senses Of animals. es-
pecially upon the senses Of reptiles and
amphibians. He concludes that these
latter are capable of going directly to
ward water which attracts them. so
to say, even at long distances. Light
acts upon them independently Of heat.
In winter they quit warm lairs to go to
sunlight. Their sight is generally good,
and Is probably their most acute sense;
yet their vision is very limited Croco-
dies cannot distinguish a man at dis
tancCs above ten times their length. Fish
see only short distances. The vision OF
serpents is poor. The boa constructor,
for instance, can see no farther than a
third Of its own length Some snakes
see no farther than one-eighth of their
length. Frogs are better endowed and
see twenty times their length. The near
ing Of all these animals is even worse
tlEan their sight Nest reptiles are
deaf. especially boa constructors. Deaf
as an adder" may represent a careful
observation Of our ancestors
American.
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Epworth League Notes.

The service at Gorsuch Chapter last
Sunday evening was conducted by
George 4. COLLISION, and The Sunday pre-
ceding. William r. Hunt, the president.
had charge Of the meeting William
Champion viii be the leader of the ser
vice this evening
Gorsuch Chapter has been holding a
fair this week at 723 and 725 One-haif
street southwest Prettily decorated
booths are banked with dainty and use
ful articles and souvenirs, in charge Of
the women Of the church.
owing 20 the failure of Agnston the
noted Swiss wonder. to iii his engage
ment on the Epworth Eeague star
course. the entertainment which he was
to have given at National Rifles Arm
DRY Hall on Wednesday evening last was
postponed. DR.. Bell will arrange for
another evening after the Christmas hoI-
idays, at which Agoston will appear
Due notification of the date of is en-
tertainment will be made In thes e col
umns. Holders Of course and single.
admission tickets are requested 10 re-
tain their tickets. as they will be good
for the entertainment which viii be
given later.
The District board Of control held its
regular monthly business session on last
Wednesday evening at Wesley Church
Dr. Wesler. District president. presided
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CHERITHBLE.
Christmas Tea and Sale.


The Christmas tea and sale for the
benefit Of the Chndren's Country Home.
on December 10. promises 10 be one OF
the most notable Of the many charitab Die
events OF the season. and it's worthy
object will no doubt appeal 20 the public
OF Washington AS in previous years
II VIII be held at Rauscher's. from un-
I'll o'clock. The board Of managers
has made every preparation Cor a sue
cessful afternoon. both socially and
financially. Refreshments viii be served
by Mrs. Whiting and Mrs. S. c. Briggs.
the flower booth VIII be IN charge of
Miss Dodge, the fancy tables and aprons
will be under the supervision Of Miss
Roy. Miss Emory and Miss Dunlop.
One OF the attractions viii be the child
ren's corner, in csre OF Miss Lucy Adee
and Miss Pauline Magruder. who VIII
have many surprises for the little ones.
There win be music thoughhout the
afternoon. A large number Of the sea-
sons debutantes have been asked TO
assist The patrons include Mrs. Nc
Gowan, Mrs. Peckham, Mrs. Robert
Shepard Mrs. Simpkins. Mrs. Jenkins,
Mrs. Clover, Mrs. Chandler, Mrs. Gardi-
ner Hubbard, Mrs. Berry, Mrs. Glover,
Mrs. HigginsOn, Mrs. Robson, Mrs.
Campbell. Mrs. Walsh, Mrs. Spalding.
Mrs. Wadsworth. Mrs. Hale. Mrs. Lu-
quer. Mrs. Ward Theron, Mrs. Mclean,
Mrs. Greedy. Mrs Macomb. Mrs. Coffey,
and Mrs. Grimth.
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Red Mems Dance.

The entertainment and dance given
by Seltese Tribe, No. Is. Imperial Or
der OF Red Men. at the wigVam, SIS
louisiana Avenue. last Tuesday. was
thoroughly enjoyed by a large number
OF their friends The following took
part in TIE entertainment: Sketch from,
Marie Corellis latest book. The Sor-
rows Of Satan" c. f. BecIley and Miss
Beckley; comic song. James 7 Ander-
son; duet, Ruth Purcell and Rosa De
Meza; piano solo. Miss Huntress; cor
net solo. F Crouard An address on
the principles of Redmanship was
made by Past Great Sachen Urban H.
Hester. OF Ohio. After refreshments
were served the floor was cleared for
dancing. which continued until mid
night. The affair was in charge of a
committee Of which A W. Reynolds
was chairman and J. G. Deponai. sec
rotary.
Seltese Tribe has arranged for the
initiation of a class on next Tuesday
night. and an invitsation is extended to
the Red Men of the. District to attend
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* SOCIAL AND OTHER LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS y
Patriotic.

ceDtiOn rendered Colonel Winter and
the field and STAFF. who were specially
invited guests AS the guests entered
the ball room the center chandelier. I'M
der which STOOD Company A, drawn up
in company front, was Illuminated Capt
James Mulvey gracefully expressed his
own and his commanders apprecia ton,
and the pleasure afforded him to bid them
welcome. Lieut.. Col. e r Campbell
replied. on behalf of Colonel Winter. in
a happy vein. The Marine Band, which
furnished the music for the occasion,
played a march. and Colonel Winter
with Mrs. Creel led the promenade
and thus. what proved to be a success
ful AFFAIR was opened. The commit
tee in charge were Quartermaster Ser
geant Mcconnell, chairman; Lieutenant
Lieney, Privates Tate, Brooks. Eberiy,
Eisenstein, Rupert. and Garfield.
Orderly John c. Mcconnell has been
appointed regimental quartermaster SER
Geant.
Colonel Winter has issued orders for
Company B to hold a meeting next Mon
day night for the election of first and
second nentenAnts. and il is expected
that every member of the company will
report
Private James Tierney. who has been
elected second lieutenant of Company A,
having appeared before the board of ex-
animation and passed a creditable ex-
animation, has received his commission.
The following applica ats having
been fayorably passed upon have been
assigned to the following companies:
Company c, William Z. Lambert;
Company 3, Thomas H McKeOWn,
James /. Stone. Charles c. zimmerman.
John c. Winterwerp, Wilbert Galway,
George f. H;.rding, Sylvester W. Cav,
J. Edwards Walter T. Richie. Herbert
IL Howell and willard u. ZONES
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Literary.
Unity Club (1s74) Lecture.

Unity Club (Is74) Lecture.
The second Of the series of lectures
and entertainments under the auspices
Of the Unity Club QS7D was held in
the parlors of the Riggs House last Mon
day evening, President L. H. Patterson
conducting the exercises. The orator Of
the evening was the Rev DR.. Power.
who handled his subject, In and About
London in his researchfu1 and enter
tanning style. He carried the large and
appreciative audience to the May
points of interest in and around Lon
don, including the birthplace and boy
hood home of Shakespeare and the off
ferent residences OF the late Queen ic-
toria. The address was heartily ap-
plauded. and unanimous vote Of
thanks was extended to DR.. Power for
his able and Instructive lecture.
The remainder of the program con
sisted of A piano solo by Mrs Hattie
NJ. Hyer; soprano solos. Edna Baier.
Rotations, Margaret Haywood; bari
tone solos. John CoDhenhaver. accom-
panied by Florence Taylor; readings and
recitation. Corrinne Hay; soprano solos.
Mrs N B. Kelser, accompanied BY
Edna Baier; mandolin selections. Web
ster De Loss
Secretary S. w Shows minutes
had elected to membership Mrs. Annie
/. Allen and A D. Albert. J. c. Boss. a
T. Maupin. 5. d. Howells, and Capt
Samuel Jacobson.
President Patterson announced that at
the next meeting. at the same place.
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Religious.

and Miss G. NJ. Sheldon acted as sec
rotary. Those present were Mrs. 2. NJ
Wharton. Mrs. NJ NJ Mitchell, H A.
lson, Ruth L. Crandall. Frank T. Is
rael. J. w Dyer. G.. ". Littleford Miss
Helen NJ Smith. and NJ r. SpeeIman
Delegates to the eighth annual con-
vention Of the Anti-Saloon League were
elected as follows: Ruth L. Crandall. Of
Foundry Chapter; Anna Tilton. of Met
ropolitan; E. S. LaFetra. of Metropoli.
tan; Mrs. Fl. A. Tson. of Douglas; Ger
trude NJ. Sheldon. OF Trinity, Mrs. NJ. N.
Mitchell was chosen representative Of
the board Of directors.
Mrs E. n. Wharton. constituting a
committee Of one appointed to arrange
for lecture to be given by DR.. SpenceR
in February, reported that il was the
desire Of those interested to provide for
q series Of lectures After some discus
sion Of the subject. # was decided by
the board that DR.. Spencer be asked te
deliver three lectures in February. his
subject TO be Japan. the lectures TO be
held in different sections of the city, and
a proportion Of the net receipts TO be
given TO missionary departments of thu
leagues. \ committee of three will be
shortly appointed by the president to
arrange for these lectures.
Public installation services were held
at Trinity Chapter last Sunday evening
DR.. Weslcr bad charge OF the meeting
The District officers present were DR.. J..
II. Wesler. Mrs. Z NJ Wharton, Mrs
NJ. H. Mitchell. II. A. Ison. Gertrude NJ
Sheldon, d. A. Salmon, and Ruth l.
Crandan- The officers installed were
James w Dyre. president; Mae Bohan,
non, first vice president; Dora Hendrick-
son. second vice president: Mrs. Blanch
Gordon, third vice president: Mrs
Charles Heinhne fourth vice president.
secretary, Mrs. Sadie F. Roe: treasurer
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II. o. U. A. M. Official Visit.

The State Council. d. c. Jr. o. L. a.
NJ. paid an Official visit to Anacostia,
Council, at Masonic Temple, Anacostia,
December l. The State councillor. 4.
]. Vowel, accompanied by his staff Of
officers. arrived at $3.50 o'clock and was
welcomed by Councillor Edelin,. OF Ana
costa. On behalf of the council, II. S.
Stow presented the State councillor
with a handsome bouquet Of chrysan-
themums. The evening was spent in
listening to addresses by the officers
and prominent members. At the close
CT the visitation the guests were invited
to the banquet room, where refresh
ments We're served.
Anacostia Council was instituted No
vember y. 1895, by State Councillor w.
W. Hall, jr-. now deceased. After pass
ing through many vicissitudes the coun-
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A A. Chaplin; superintendent Junior
League, Clara V Ober-
series of union revival services will
be held in the Methodist churches III
Washington during January. and the
Epworth League will cooperate in these
services, and the leagues in the District
are requested to aid in every way pos
STOLE.
These meetings were inaugurated by
the Washington preachers conference.
and The meetings viii take the form OF
evangelistic services. A committee con-
sisting Of Dr. II. r. Naylor. DR.. Lucien
Clark. the Rev. Z. l. Hubbard, the
Rev. A. II. Thompson, and the Rev.
j. 6. Nicholson. has been appointed by
the conference to arrange for the ser
vices, which viii commence on the
first Sunday I'm January with a mass
meeting at Metropolitan Church at D.
m. During the week days following,
meetings will be held every evening at
Wesley Church.
The committee i'm charge has obtain
ed the consent of DR.. c. NJ. Boswell of
Philadelphia TO come here as an evan
gelist The music will be in charge of
James w. Dyre OF Trinity Chapter. Ep-
worth League. Mr.. Dyre desires to
form chorus of 100 or 125 voices. and
requests the cooperation of the choirs
of the different Methodist Churches to
this end. The Epworth Leagues viii
furnish ushers.
1t is the desire OF the District officers
and those interested in these services
that the chapters set aside ali enter
tainments and musicals during the time
these services viii be in progress, so
that undivided effort may be secured
an
operation be given.
Leaguers are earnestly requested to
lend their support TO these meetings.
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B. W. B. Pleasure Club.

The 3. w. 3. Pleasure Club. on
Thursdays evening. gave a pleasant and
successful surprise party In honor OF
Miss Nellie Barron at the home Of her
parents. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Barron.
Gle Ninth Street southwest. An en-
jOyable musical program was performed
by the members of the club, after
which games and dancing were INDUCED
in until a late hour, when the COM
pany adjourned to The dining room.
where refreshments We're served
Those present were Mr.. and Mrs Har-
~ Barron, the Misses Coleman, Mel
lie Barron. Jennie Carter, Annie and
Jennie Cation, Alice Collins, Margaret
Draley. Mary and Loretta Fitzgibbons,
Florence Popkins, Nellie Prender, and
Title RittershOfer, and Harry Barron,
jr-, Eugene Collins. Gus Davis. Harry
Dante. James and Alex Franklin, Har-
~ Monahan, z. Clarence Poston, Will
lam Powell. Leonard Rose. Fred Ritter
shOfer. William Stuart. Allison TrOtter,
and Charles T. Weise
The p. w. B. Pleasure Club will hold
its regular meeting Friday evening. De-
cember II. at the home Of Miss Ritter
shofer, 145 Street northwest.
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Washington Council. n. u

At the annual meeting Of Washington
Council No. 205. National Union. held
on Thursday evening, the following Off
GERS were elected: President. " T.
Pierson; vice president, p. W Blazer;
speaker, F. Stratton: chaplain. A T.
Gregory; secretary. NJ. Thorne; finan-
cial secretary, Thomas II. Dawson:
treasurer, +. b Curtis: usher. A. s.
Worthington; sergeant, w d. Brown
doorkeePer, J. +. Nubel; trustees, r.
9. Cheesman, S. c. SmoOt, and A. ].
Wagstaff; organist, Z. 1Inth; delegates
to cabinet, J. z. Meyers and w. L. Pu-
shaw; delegate to Immediate Relief As
ISOLATION. F. B. Curtis.
The council will meet hereafter at SIG
Ninth Street northwest. on the second
Friday Of each month
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The D. A. R. Ball.

A most enthusiastic meeting of the
resident Daughters of the American
Revolution was held at the Ebbitt House
last Friday evening with Mrs. Main,
District regent. in the chair The
tickets for the colonial ball. on January
IS. are now ready. and being sold. Many
society women. not Daughters. from Bal
tinore and Philadelphia, as well as from
Washington, are securing tickets and
promise to appear in colonial costume
Sons of the Revolution. Minute Men.
and other patriotic organizations are
expected to participate. The orchestra
has been engaged and viii wear Oh
that occasion the new white uniform
now being made for them. The ArhEg-
ton. where the ball will take place, viii
be at its best with palms and bunting
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Heptasophs Elect Officers.

At the last regular meeting OF How
ard Perry Conclave. No. S36. Improved
Order HeptasOphs, held December l.
1903, the following officers were elected
for the ensuing year: Archon, A r.
Bennett; provost, Il. T. Graves: pre-
late. c. HeroId; inspector. G. T. Ward
secretary, r. ID. Anderson; treasurer.
J F. Dwyer; fnancer. J. n. Benner
W1rder. Chester Wnfong; sentinel. T.
II Willett: trustees, n r. Webster,
jr.. Or. T. A Grower. and Mr. Cnam-
berlin.
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WOHEN'S CLUBS.
Columbia Heights a. Gina

NOAulDld ntlSuLS All IIuD.
The Columbia Heights Art Club was
e. ertained by Mrs. PHILIPPINE Mum at
tie home Of her brother. 9. w. Schneid-
er 202S Fifteenth Street northwest on
Thursday afternoon. December 8. Mrs.
Z c. Morgan. presided. II being a
business meeting no visitors were pres
ent. Minutes were read and approved: :
reports Of treasurer, social recorder, and
director to federation were accepted
The resignation OF Mrs. John Kyle. the
president, was accepted with regret.
It's resignation was made necessary by
the protracted illness Of Mrs. Hyde
mother. Mrs f. C. Morgan, the vice
president. was elected president. and
Mrs S. V. Young. the recording secre-
tary was elected vice president
Mrs. F. Redway the corresponding
secretary. was elected recording secre-
taiy. Mrs. Sell; 57==ss elected correspond
ing secetary. Mrs. NJ. L. Schneider, who
at the annual meeting Of the D. F. w
c. had been elected treasurer, resigned
as director that the club might have
the benefit OF another vote IN the D. F.
". c. Mrs. McCreery was then elect
ed director. and Mrs. Young. alternate
Tor president. Mrs. WhiteaIl was elect
cd a member OF the executive board 10
I'll the vacancy caused by the transfer
Of Mrs. @. Redway to associate mem
bershlp. New members We're elected as
active and others added 20 the waiting
list. Parliamentary drill WIS omitted
70. the day. and current topics occupied
the remainder OF the time. These talks
vert interesting and consisted Of de
liZhtful book reviews. the discussion Of
sociological questions. items Of political
and scientific Interest. The reports Of
those who had n. messed some Of the
wonders OF radium We're Of special in
tecest. Mrs AlphonsO Hart an asso-
ciate member OF the club, will entertain
the club at her home on Thursday De-
ceInber 10 when Ms WhiteaIl will read
a paper on, The Saxon Dynasty"
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vie Alumni Smoker

The Yale Alumni Association. OF
Washington City WI hold a smoker
in connection with the annual meet
ing on Tuesday evening next at S
o'clock. at Rauschers, Connecticut Ave
rue and L Street northwest. a large
number of Yale graduates living here
have signifcd their intention Of being
present and the smoker is expected 10
be one of the largest gatherings OF local
Yale men in several years. w. w. Hite.
of the Patent Office. is in charge of the
arrangements for the smoker.
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Christian Endeavor Notes.

The Christian EndeaVOr Union Of the
District promises an interesting meeting
tomorrow night at the Calvary Baptist
Church. at s O'Clock The members of
the Washington delegation to the Chris
tan Endeayor Institute. at Philadelphia,
expect 10 be present and give some idea
of the splendid meetings that We're held.
The union has secured a number Of
copies of the Christian Endeavor Re
rinder for 1904 and a copy is to be
presented TO each society president
The Christian Endeavor Society of the
First Congregational Church will give
book bazaar on Monday and Tuesday
nights. On Monday night stereopticon
lecture by a. r. D1gnine. author of
Birds With a Camera. The bazaar will
be open Monday evening and Tuesday
afternoon and evening.
The Junior Christian Esndeavor Society
of the First Congregational Church hello
bazaar last Friday night, and cleared
a good sum for tneir charitable needs.
The regular Christian EndeavOr day
Of prayer was opened on Tuesday by the
District Union by prayer meeting held
at 4:15 p. m. at the First Congregational
Church
Last Friday evening the Sunday school
committee OF the Temple Baptist Chris
tan Endeavor Society gave a social tor
the Sunday school scholars, the pro-
gram consisting Of music and a Visit
from the Singles Family. The mis-
sionary committee will now organize :,
mission study class for the study of
Princely Men in the Heavenly King
DOM Under the leadership of Clarence
X. LOngane the new president. the So
ciety has entered upon the increase cam
paign with much enthusiasm. nine ac-
tive and four associate members havine,
Joined the society since September .
The Christian Endeayor Society of the
Seventeenth Street Baptist Church en-
joyed an address by the Rev MaioIa
Hgbebi, Of Africa. last Sunday evening.
Mr.. Hgbebi is here in the interest OF
Lagos Institute. of which he is a char.
ter member
The Congress Heights Methodist EDis,
copal Christian Endeavor Society Union.
was entirely rcorganiZed at a recent
meeting. The new officers elected were.
President o. A. E.nmons: vice president.
Charles Iuds; recording secretary. AIau;
Fowler; corresponding secretary. Nannie
tiaar: treasurer. George Fowler: organ
list. sallie Tudser assistant organist.
Lillian Guide.
Junior Christian Endeavor at tho
Eastern Presbyterian Church has been
reorganiZed with Mrs g Y. Morgan as
superintendent Of the society. The new
officers are. President Suda Bayne:
vice president. Emily Smith: secretary.
Ada Belts: treasurer. Helen Bsync.
business meeting Of the society was
held Saturday afternoon, November Is.
Miss Elsie Parltins was present and
addressed the juniors
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EDUCATIONAL.
Union College Alumni.

The Union College Alumni Associa-
ton. Of Washington, viii give a din
ner at the Shoreham Hotel Monday
evening. December IA, at 7:30 O'Clock in
honor OF the president OF the univer-
sity, the Rev. Andrew Y V. Raymond
d. d. There are about fifty alumni Of
the college, and OF the professional
schools at Albany. residing in Wash
ingtOn. and II is expected many of these
win be in attendance. The Rt Rev.
Frederick 4. Rocker. D. D.. recently ap-
pointed bishop Of Jaro. Philippine ISL
ands. was the president until his removal
from the city necessitated his reslgna-
ton. The present officers are: The Rev
Teunis s. Hamlin. ID. D.. president:
James II. Davidson, vice president:
Philip J. Ryan. treasurer. and Norman
+. Webster. jr., 1913 Sheridan Avenue.
II there are any graduates
who have not had notice Of the pro-
posed reunion. the officers Will be glad
TO hear from them.
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Y. NJ. C. A Notes.

An unusually strong combination has
been arranged for the big meeting at
the lafayette thcater this afternoon.
under the auspices OF the Young Mems
Christian Association.
s H. Hadiey superintendent OF the
famous jerry McAuley Water Street
Mission Of New York. viii be the speak
er, while the music win be furnished
by the lyric Male Quartette IF Balti-
more. and Mrs. Haddon S Watkins. a
popular soloist OF Richmond. Va
Mr.. Hadley has remarkable story
Of personal experience and has been
especially successful in evangelistic
work among men.
The service viii begin at 3.45 sharp
Admission by ticket only. which may
be secured free at hotels, drug stores
and restaurants generally
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Mayhower Pleasure Club.

The Mayfiower Pleasure Club spent A
most enjoyable evening at the home OF
Miss Bertha Hatcher, 3O2 Seventh Street
southwest. last Thursday evening
Taffy pulling was the main feature Of
the evening, after which the young folks
danced Refreshments were served.
Those present were Bertha Hatcher, Ida
Straus. Bertha Ballinger. Edna Hatcher.
Lula Taylor. and Bessie Hatcher, J. Os-
car Whiting, James Hatcher. Allen Mac
rea. John Cox. E Ullman, J. c. Kline,
and J. Corbin.
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Garfeld POSTS Officers.

A regular meeting OF James a. Garfield
Post. @. A. r. was held December ,.
and the following named officers.
delegates and alternates were duly elect
ed for the ensuing year: Louis Kett-
Ter. commander; Robert Harieston.
senior vice commander; Henry A. john
son. junior vice commander; l. j. Mel
choir. quart rmasfer; James II 8rad-
ford. chaplain; Thomas Calver. sur
geon; W. H Henning. officer of the day;
George b. Adams. officer Of the guard.
Delegates-A. c. Irvine, John NJ Yong,
H P. Springer, J. L. Davenport, A. H.
Frear, c. L. Patton. Alternates-W H.
fleming. George Il. Abrams, H. A.
Johnson. James II. Bradford, Robert
Trouland. Roberts Harleston.