Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-07
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turned after six months stay in Caracas,
Venezuela where he served in the capacity
of umpire I'm the Italian-Venezuelan mixed
claims commission. entertained about forty
of his neighbors and friends at his country
home. Wing Rest here Saturday evening.
Mr. Ralston gave a sketch of the recent
revolutions in Venezuela. and also spoke
entertainingly of the people and the habits
of the country. Mayor Wells and the MEM
bers of the town council were present.
Venezuelan coffee was served, followed by
cigars made of tobacco grown in that coun-
try.
committee of ladies. consisting of the
Misses Alice Ruth Tierney and Vida Lee
of Hyattsville. Misses Bessie Peirce, NIL
dred E. Perrie and Genevieve Simms OF
Washington and Miss Marian Lindsey of
Braddoek Heights. Va. gave a dance Sat
urday evening in Masonic Hall here. The
chaperons were Mrs H. c. Dobbs. MRS. X.
F. Talman. Mrs. NJ. V. Tierney. Mrs. X q:
Whiting Mrs. j. B. Burnside and Mrs Cart
of Hyattsville and Mrs c. b. PIERCE or
Washington. Guests were present from
Washington, Baltimore. the Maryland Agri.
cultural College and elsewhere Hentress
band of Washington furnished eNceiieh}
music and the decorations were in ever
green The stage was tastefully bedecked
with palms and cut flowers. and was lllumi-
mated with lamps. over which were placed
red shades Refreshments were served at
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surned until midnight
The meeting of the Vansvilie FARMERS
Club held at Cedar HILL the home of MI
Luther Brashears, about a mile northwest
from Cortee station, Saturday last, was
largely attended. Much regret was ex-
pressed on account Of the continued ind1s-
position Of Mrs. Brashears. the hosts wife'
who has been suffering several weeks Win
a stubborn case of bronchitis, and was un-
able to be present during the dinner hour
An elaborate repast was served under the
SUPERVISION of Mrs. s. w. Beall, Mrs Ben
jamin Brashears and Miss Fannie Tayman
After the members and guests had IN
spected the various features or Mr.: Bra
shears model farm the club was called to
order by President l. E. Dorsey, with Dr..
Jos r. Owens secretary. Other members
present were Chas H. Stanley, l.. p. Has
lup. s. w. Beali. John Bowie, Edmund Pen
dIeton W. R. Bendz John Snowden and
Col w. s. Powell. The guests were Direo-
tor H. ]. Patterson DR.. Fl. b. Mcdonnell.
z. T. CLANCY. Benjamin Brashears and f..
A. Fuller.
President Dorsey called attention to the
death of Mr.. James d. Cassard. charter
member OF the club and one of its most
jealous workers. and on motion of Nj.
Stanley the chair appointed Messrs. Stan
ley. Pendleton and Powell to report suit
able resolutions expressive of the clubs
sorrow in the death of Mr.. Cassard. The
resolutions were reported and unanimously
adopted.
The proposed road law approved by the
Prince Georges County Road League was
read and provoked much discussion. In
the main. the bill met the cordial approval
of the club, though several minor changes
were recommended.
The president appointed Mr.. John SNOW
den delegate and Col. w. S. Powell alter
nate to represent the club at the meeting
of the Farmers League, to be held at Johns
Hopkins University. Baltimore. December
%. for the purpose of considering proposed
legislation affecting farming interests OF
the state.
The club voted to ask Director Amoss OF
the Department of Farmers Institutes 10
hold the Prince Georges County Institute
this winter at Laurel.
Mr. Brashears read interesting and
instructive essay on corn culture.