Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-01-28
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of the Portner, with Mrs. Stokes as host
ess. The literary program opened with
art notes, by Mrs. Garner. describing a
landscape picture recently seen, which
was composed entirely of the products of
nature-husks of corn, bark of the ma
pie tree and lichen
Mrs. Nelson's paper on Beethoven was
full of interesting incidents. The paper
of the day was by Mrs. Stokes, treating
of the eventful life of Maria Theresa,
Empress of Austria, of whom Carlyle
said, No nobler woman lived"
Discussion Of these papers followed.
Among the numerous guests was Mrs.
Ellen Foster. who gave a minute talk on
the benefits resulting from the study of
literature and art.
A recitation by Mrs. Chase and a con-
traito solo by a guest of the club closed
the program.
The Mothers Sewing Guild met yester-
day afternoon at the home of Mrs Pow
ell. The prize offered by Mrs L. +, Clay
ton Tor the finest sample of embroidery
was won by Mrs. Margaret L. Joyce. who
brought to the meeting a centerpiece
worked in a cherry design and edged
with handmade lace. Mrs. MaSon'S drawn
work doyles were also much admired, as
was the bureau scarf embroidered by
Mrs. William Wells.
The guild will hold extra meeting
next week, which VIII be social in char
acter and include literary and musical
program.
The Poinsettas gave a dance Tuesday
evening, TO which was invited party of
outside guests. Mr.. J. Z. Reynolds on be-
half of the club, had extended an invita-
ton to the members of the Study and
Pleasure Club TO be present in a body,
which was accepted.
much Ado About Nothing" was the
IF iln hob
which met at Wimodaughsis this morn
ing.
The Congenia1s have cards out for their
monthly assembly at the National Rifles
Armory.
Continental Chapter, D. A r. has de-
cided to hold an open meeting at the Ebbitt
House next Monday evening at 1870 o'clock.
There will be a program of music and other
exercises
Mrs. John Morrow Adams of Baltimore Is
visiting Miss Helen Varick Boswell at the
Cairo
The Y. E. W. Club met Thursday evening
at the home of the president The usual
session was supplemented by a program of
an hour, which varied in character.
There was informal dancing and refresh-
ments were served. The additional guests
present included Miss Madge Marshall of
Baltimore and Miss Grace Cleveland of VIII
mington, Del who are visiting Washington
for the social season and guests of Miss
Marshall and Miss Hansen members of the
club.
The Short Story Club held it's usual
monthly meeting at OBJ 9th street north
west recently. There was quite good at
tendance
DR.. George Hyde Lee gave the story of
the evening. chapter from his book,
'.Kith and Kin" the chapter being entitled
AN Eventful Evening
Mrs. Christine Walton Dunlop followed
with Personal Reeollectons of the Cary
Sisters and an original poem. Repre-
sentative A. r. Weber gave talk, inter-
spersed with humorous stories.
Mrs. C. /. McCauly sang "a Warrior
Bold" "Chamoix and Sweet Alice, Ben
Bolt
Miss Carrie Devlin of the NJ. NJ NJ Club
entertained the members and other friends
at musicale last night. The program
opened with the overture from Tampa"
played by the Misses GreVes on piano and
violin. Miss Marberry sang three old-time
southern melodies, and for an encore re-
cited How Uncle Jeems Bought His Fid-
die" Mr.. Ralph Johnston told of his at
tempt to invent an air ship, monologue
set to violin, with an accompaniment
played by his brother, Robert Johnston.
Solos were sung by Miss Kate Reynolds,
Miss Lucille Platte and James Mullin.
Others present were Mr. and Mrs. Jules.
Pearson, MIR. and Mrs. A e. Browne, Mrs.
Eleanor Miller, Miss Katie Bruce Miss
Melville and Messrs. John H Tibbitts, E. f.
Chester and Frank and Tony Ray.
At the meeting of Potomac Chapter, D.
A. r., Tuesday last, the following officers
were elected: Mrs c. ID. Merwin, regent;
Miss Virginia Dade, vice regent. Mrs.
James T.. Carberry. recording secretary;
Mrs. E. G. Harbaugh, corresponding secre-
tary; Mrs. ]. n. Hoge. treasurer; Mrs
Drury c. Ludlow, registrar; Mrs. Thomas
H. Johnston, historian; Miss Rebecca Bell
Branch and Mrs. T. A. Broadus, alternates.