Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-14


The closing meeting of the Stanton Po-
litical club was held at the Wimodaughss
Thursday evening. Notwithstanding the
fact that there was considerable routine
work to dispose of 1t was the most interest,"
ing meeting of the year. Immediately ar
ter the opening of the meeting the election
of officers took place. resulting IN cho.ce
OF the following: President Mrs. Catherine
C Farrar; vice president Miss b. A 1ooer'
secretary, Mrs. Jennie l.. Munroe' Teas-
urer. Mrs. Josephine Rich.
After the election the report prepared by
the committee to be sent to the National
Suffrage convention, which meets IN foIt-
land was read. 1t showed quite an IN
crease in the list OF members over last
year.
The speakers of the evening were MT "A;
w. Thomas, Mr.. George H. Schlpey anu
Prof Parsons of Harvard College. EaSn
speaker took up different phase OF the
initiative and referendum.
Prof Parsons, who has spent CONSIDER
able time in Switzerland and other coun-
tries OF Europe studying the subject saVs
some information regarding the enect OIL
the initiative and referendum on party ma
chinery. At late hour the meeting ad-
Journed.
The Columbia Heights Art Club was en-
terta:ned recently at the home OF Mrs:
Mccoy at Forest Glen. In the absence VI
the president. Mrs. John Stokes, Mrs. wal
happier, vice president, called the neetihS
to order. and assigned Mrs. Schneider
chairman.
Business concluded, art notes were given
by Mrs. Whitall In an interesting SUBJECT
calling forth expressions from the members
of the club who have visited Europe and
have been brought face to face with the
beautiful statue of the Venus de Mllo the
subject of her paper.
Mss Csthlrine Barlow. member of the
club. portrayed to the large attendance the
Passian play Of Oberammergau.
The meeting adjourned 10 listen TO very
charming recitation given by Mrs. lsabelie
Chase out on the lawn. Refreshments were
served by the hostess.
The Short Story Club held session May
with a large audience present The pro-
gram was arranged by MIR. II. w. Selah:
The music was rendered by the Capital
Choral Octet. composed of Mrs A. u; Dunn.
AIRS. G. A Clark. Miss l.. V. French. MISS
Bruce Hoofnagle, Mr.. VIM. f. Ellis and
Mr. G a. Clark, with Mr. G. w. Vail plan
list. They gave Blue Danube. Darkeys
Cradle Song" and Fair Shines the Moon
Mr.. Donald Freeze. a young pianist. gave
selections en- the piano from Beethoven ana
Rubinstein The story of the evening was
read by Stephen Conrad Stuntz. who select
ed a chapter from his recent book. 'Ine
Second Mrs jim entitled John Maree
Childrens Day" in a country church,
which had been transformed by direction
or John Maree." lately returned from
city college into a tropical garden. with
profane The result is easy to guess. When,
In Tie midst of small girls recitation
begun with Twinkle. Twinkle Little Star,
but in her stage fright run into Now
lay me down 10 sleep" ending with Mary
had little-sheep' on account of the
rhyme. The story was delightfully."- humor-
Gus. The majesty of Washington was por-
trayed in q poem written by an English
poet Mrs. Eliza Cook. which was recited
and Interpreted by Mr.. II. w. Selah. The
recitation OF Riley's poem, out TO Old
Aunt MIry's." revised and with additions,
was given by Miss Bertha F. Wolfe. Mrs.
V. Shinn gave personal recollectiOns of war
times IN Washington, relating scenes and
incidents of thrilling interest and recalling
the nursing in her home of boys in blue
whose names becames household words In
later years.
"Dooley's Opinion of Rudyard Kiplings
Poems was one of the most amusing num-
bers of the program. Three youthful boys
went many years ago a long distance to
hear Jenny Lind only to find access impos-
sible. Learning through her manager of
the grief of the lads the famous singer sent
for them, and in her private hotel parlor
sang Home. Sweet Home" and other popu-
lar airs of the day with the delighted boys
as auditors, one of whom was Capt. F. l.
Dean, who gave the story In a paper.
"reminiscences of Jenny Lind" read be-
fore the club. To the role of poet was add
ed that of prophet in the poem called THE
City Beautiful" by Prof. H. G. Kirk. en-
bodying his prophetic vision of the Wash
ingtOn yet to be-the stately city OF the fu-
ture time.
MI Henry P. Holden was admitted to
membership. A vote OF thanks to the con-
tributlng talent was given and the club ad-
journed for two weeks.
The Columbia Heights Art Club was en-
tertained by Mrs. Mccoy in the parlors Of
DR.. Wrights sanitarium at Linden. Md,
last Thursday afternoon.
After the regular order of business Mrs.
tcle upon the discovery of the Venus de
Milo The discussion that followed was
mainly upon the ACCESSIBILITY of restoring
the demolished parts of ancient statues.
Miss Catherine Brittin Barlow gave an ex-
ceedingly interesting paper upon the Ger
man drama. 'Oberammergau." AS Miss
Barlow witnessed the last presentation of
this sacred drama, she was able to convey
TO her listeners personal impressions of the
drama and those who took part in this
great performance.
number of beautiful photographs added
greatly to the interest of the paper.
Appropriate responses to roll call were
given after very interesting discussion Of
the subject.
The members then adjourned to the ve-
randa. where, under the shade of a beauti-
full locust tree. Mrs. Z. b. Chase entertained
the club by Rotations In her inimitable
manner, after which the members strolled
over the beautiful grounds. until called into
the dining room for refreshments
Laden with mowers and delighted with
their afternoon outing, the o'clock car
was taken for the city. and one of the most
delightful meetings of the season was at an
end.
1u
At the installation of officers of the Lor-
raine Pleasure Club, held recently at the
home OF Miss P. Chapel, Mr.. S. Garner
was reelected president. F. Garner vice
president =. Chapel was reelected fnan-
cial secretary. and NJ. McDermott recording
secre tary. After transacting the business
OF the club, the evening was enjoyed by
games. music and singing. Refreshments
were served In the dining room. after which
each member received a souvenir tied with
the colors OF the club, which was a COM
pliment of the male members. Among those
present were Misses NJ. Jarboe, z. Lacey
NJ. McDermott.> z. Jarboe. E. Chapel, N.
McDermott, p. Chapel b. Jarboe and G.
Chapel and Messrs. J. Brahler, f. Garner,
l. Garner. II Leach. r. Cook. A. Spittell.
w. Garner. J. Monahan, 1. McCarter and
Mrs. Chapel and son Elmer. also Mr. and
Mrs. Frand and little daughter Ruby
The Excelsior Literary Club assembled
May in the hospitable home Of Mrs E. A.
Chambers, Mrs. Emma Hawkes. presiding.
After roll call. which was made entertain
Ing by prose and poetical responses, Mrs
Chambers. in a neat little speech, called at
tention TO the fact that the Excelsior Is the
pioneer of womens clubs in Washington il