Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-19


from 4:9O to $50. The president, DR.. j.
Macbride. was in the chair. and the paper
of the meeting was read by DR.. SewelL
Following this were discussions In which
DR.. ]. Macbride, DIR. Edward Farquhar,
DR.. Richardson and Mr.. Coleman part:c-
ipated. Among those present were: Miss
Eminia Cox. Mrs. Frank Sewell DR.. Sew.
ell. Mr.. Goddard, Mr.. Steele, DR.. Bigelow
enc others.
A meeting of the Washington Secular
League was held at Smiths Hall Sunday
afternoon. Mr.. w. D. Mackenzie. the
president. presided and Mr.. Geo. Shirley
made an address on 1.-The Referendum and
Initiative Developments Following this
were discussions on the same subject by
Miss Nichols, Mrs. Sawyer, Miss Gertrude
Metcalf, Mr.. Eccles, Mr.. Cheshire, Mr..
Heath, DIR. CrOffut and others
Tribute was paid to the memory Of Her
bert Spencer and resolutions were passed,
In which 1t was declared that no generation
that words could express would pc ade-
Guate to pay the debt of gratitude to him
for his theories. About sixty members
were present
A meeting of the District Womans Suf-
frsge Associat ton was held at the home OF
Mrs. Carrie Kent. 20 T street northwest,
Thursday evening. The president. Mrs.
Belva A. Lockwood, presided. After the
minutes were read by the secretary. Miss
Shible of the Commonwealth Suffrage AS
ISOLATION. the report of the treasurer was
made. which showed all obligations paid
and money In the treasury.
Mrs. Carrie Kent, president of the Equal
Suffrage Club, resigned as director to the
Federation of Women's Clubs She Is sue
ceeded by Dr. Clara McNaughton. Mrs.
Mary Kenady also resigned as treasurer OF
the District Suffrage Club owing to the
fact that she will spend the winter In
Mexico. and Mrs. Tolbert was appointed to
FIJI the vacancy until the term OF office ex-
PRED. After the business meeting adj
journed Mr.. E. Munger and daughter, MISS
Adele Munger. from Syria, exhibited dis
play of fancy work.
The Woman's Single Tax Club of the
District held it's December meeting Monday
evening with Mrs. l.. A. Crandell. at 0lo
II street northwest During the business
meeting 1t was decided that a committee
appointed by the president should confer
with the men single takers of the city for
the purpose of inviting noted sfngle-tax
lecturers to Washington to give addresses
during the season. The society also voted
to appropriate money for literature dealing
with the problem of child labor in fae-
tories.
After the business meeting Mrs M. Lora
Coope read a short paper on Whats In
Manner" which paper was followed by a
general discussion Of the principles OF the
single tax.
Refreshments were then served and the
society adjourned. Those present were:
Mr. and Mrs. William s. Heath. Mrs. Jen-
ME L. Munroe. Mrs. L. A. Crandell. Mrs.
Charles A Metcalf. Mrs. Pauline Hansen,
Mrs. Margaret Lora Coope. Misses Adeiia
Bowen, Jennie Thompson, Elena Chapman,
Gertrude E. Metcalf and Mr.. John Haffey.
The first annual meeting of the Federal
Woman's Equality Association was held at
the home of Mrs. Clara B. Colby, on l4tn
were elected and in every case. with the
exception of the recording secretary, the
old officers were reelected. They are: Mrs.
Isabella Beecher Hooker. honorary presi-
dent; Mr.. Lucius F. c. Garvin OF Rhode
Island honorary vice president; Rev. Olym-
pia Brown of Racine, Wis. president; Mr..
William Garfield Lee, vice president; Mrs.
Clara Bewick Colby, corresponding secre-
tary; Mrs Martha Hoyt, recording secre-
tary; DIR. Clara McNaughton treasurer.
Rev Olympia Brown delivered the open
ing address, and was followed by the re-
ports of the various officers covering the
past years work Refreshments were
served and afterward Miss Cox recited AUX
Italian and several selections from Brown
ing. Others present were Miss E. A. Herd
man. Mrs Rogers of New Hampshire. Miss
Dabney of Virginia, DR.. and Mrs. Purwick
and Mr.. F. c. Swift of Florida.
Mrs. Charlotte Emerson Main. District
regent of the D. A. R., will spend the
Christmas holidays in virginia. She will
return during the early part of January.
Mrs. Howard L. Hodgkins regent of the
Lucy Holmes Chapter, D. A. R., will give
a reception to the members OF that chapter
this evening at her home in honor of the
president general, Mrs. Fairbanks, and the
District regent, Mrs. Charlotte Emerson
Main.
Mr. James Paxton Voorhees,. member of
the Knockers Club, entertained large
audience at the Riggs House Wednesday
evening by a recital of the Hoosiers dialect
readings. Mr.. Lloyd Remenyi. a violinist
gave many beautiful selections on his in
strument. Among those present were Rep
resentative and Mrs Jas: M. Robinson
Representative and Mrs. VIM. T. Zenor
Representative Francis NJ. Griffith and ex-
Representative BrooEshire, all of whom are
from Indiana: ex Senator and Mrs James
K. Jones. Judge Jordon, Controller Trace
well of the treasury. Representative w. e.
Ryan and the Misses Ryan, Mr.. and Mrs
John Paul Jones. Mr.. and Mrs Ridgley Nc
Blair, Senator and Mrs. ]. c. 8. Blackburn.
Mr. and Mrs. Lee Phillips, Mr.. David
Hutchins and many others.
The members of the Windhorst Club met
at the home of Mr.. George w. Auth Tues
day evening, when an impromptu program
of songs, recitations and music was given
by the various members. Refreshments
were served by Mr.. Tony Auth, the master
OF ceremonies, assisted Dy MI. FRANK hOl-
hem.
Mary Washington Chapter. D. A. r., Of
which Miss Virginia Miller is regent, held
a meeting at the Ebbitt House on Tuesday
evening.
An executive meeting of the w. c. T. u.
was held at SO 9Th street Wednesday morn
ing at 1890 and adjourned at 100. Mrs.
Clinton Smith, the president. presided;
Mrs. DIR. Gallighar led in the devotional ex-
ercises, and Mrs. M. M. Mitchell played the
piano. Among the reports that were read
was a statement by Mrs Theresa A. Will
Jams regarding the proceeds of the recent
birthday party given by this organization.
Among those present were Mrs. Theresa A.
Williams, Mrs. Emma Sanford Shelton,
Mrs. W. E. De Reimer, Mrs. Mary E..
Brown, Mrs M. E. Cohen, Mrs. Jennie H.
Robinson, Mrs. J. E. Amos, Mrs NJ e. Cat
lin. Mrs. Don p. Blaine, Mrs. Charles P.
Grandfield, Mrs. Margaret Dye Ellis and
many others
Lincoln Post. No. 3, G. A. R.. gave a
euchre party at the Grand Army Hall Tues
day evening. when about 300 players con-
sisting largely of the club members Of the
District, participated.
The Dime Social Club of Perseverance,
Lodge, 1. o. G. T., with the Ladies' Willing
Workers Circle executive committee,
was entertained last Tuesday evening by
Mice T ouisa Hoffman Of o17 Strent mort h.