Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-18

Swinderen. Mrs. O'Donnell, Miss Elizabeth
Oliver, Miss Marion Oliver, Mrs. Amos r.
p; Pnahot, Miss J. Patten. Mrs. Rockhill.
Thorn, Miss Wetmore. Miss Wallach, Miss
Warder and Mrs. Horace Westcott.
The business meeting Of the League of
american Penwomen was held at head
quarters, sol 18th street, Monday evening,
the president, Mrs. Morgan, in the chair.
AS there was great deal of business de-
handing the attention of the league the
greater part of the session was taken up
with its consideration, but before adjourn
ment the members had the pleasure of lis
tening to an interesting account by Mrs..
Anna S. Hamilton of a recent visit to
Colorado. Among the characteristic souve-
Mrs Mrs. Hamilton brought back with her
was specimen ballot such as is used by
the voters of Colorado without distinction
OF sex, color or previous condition of servi-
tude."
AT Tuesdays meeting of the Society for
fmlosoph1cal Inquiry, held in the west hall
OF George Washington University, the sub
Ject for discussion was "Descartes' Argu-
ments for the Existence of Cod The prin-
cipal speakers were Prof. William S. Bishop
of the University of the South and the Rev.
Frank II. Bigelow, DID, of Washington.
The Lineal Society of the Spanish War
are arranging to hold Martha Washing
will appear in colonial costume. The early
part of the evening will be devoted to songs
and Rotations, and an informal program
of dancing will close with the Virginia reel
Those in charge of the entertainment are
Miss Ferris Mrs. Driver, Mrs. Hodgson,
Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. Ferguson. Mrs. Adams
Mrs. Estes. Mrs. Capron, Mrs. Dolph, Mrs
Cox and Mrs. Phillips.
The Congenials have cards out for their
monthly assembly Wednesday evening,
March 1. at National Rifles Armory.
The NJ. NJ. NJ. Club gave its first mas
querade ball Thursday night at the home
of Mrs. E. K. Wilson. The hostess received
in colonial costume, and among the char-
acters on the floor were: Carmen, MISS
Moran; vivandiere, Miss Roma Stevens
Mrs Toodles, Miss Elizabeth Stevens
clown. Edward Riley; Mephisto, Paui Johli-
son; iceman, Jack Davidson; the 100000
ard Mrs. VIII Andrews; mountain maid
John Rodgers. The club will give another
masquerade after Lent.
The last meeting of the Michigan Social
Club was taken up with "reminiscences ana
anecdotes by members of the CLUB, ana Vo,
cal and instrumental music. Ihe clup wa
hold a meeting the evening of the I'd IN
slant, when appropriate exercises VIII he
held in honor of Washngtons birthday
anniversary. There will be tableauX, rep
resenting important events in the HE Oh
the father of his country, and patrlotlc
songs concluding with refreshments served
by the ladies of the club. All Michigan
people in the city are expected to attend
the exercises, which will be held at Span
ish War Veterans Hall.
The Friday Morning Sewing Circle he'd
a meeting yesterday at the home OF mrs.
Bell president. The Shirt Waist SUIT.
and How to Make It." was the subject of
ta1l ORR Mrs Harriet Mason. ne
subject was discussed generally. Inc
names of several applicants were consld-
cred for membership. The seven women
who compose the club are young matrons
who live near each other in Northeast
Washington, and who devote four hours
each week to their club work, the mem
bers sewing together on any garment the
hostess may have prepared Usually some
outside friend volunteers to read aloud,
sing or play for the entertainment of the
members, an hour or two is devoted 20
conversation. and a substantial luncheon
is served The officers of the club are Mrs.
Euphema Bell, president; Mrs. E. +. Har-
rison, director, and Mrs. Hull, recorder.
ernoon at the home of Mrs. A. F. Wilson.
Euchre and seven-up were played by the
ten members present, the prizes gong 10
Mrs. George Rogers, president, and Miss
Whipple, Mrs. edward, Mrs. Hull, Mrs.
Blaire, Miss Biscoe, Mrs Charles Walters
and Miss kenney.
The Columbia Heights Art Club held its
recent meeting with Mrs. Hart on Yale
street. The club was called to order by
the president Evelyn Clark Morgan, who
announced Edith Sage Emerson as chair
man for the day. After the usual opening
routine art notes We're read by Mrs. James,
the subject being Whistler" sketch of
his technique and personal characteristics,
Illustrated with several copies of his works,
nd off Of his naiptingS and ptclingS
to the Smithsonian Institution. A short
discussion followed, participated in by most
of the members.
The paper of the day was by Mrs. Ada l..
Clark, subject, Queen Louise in which
she did full justice to this lovely character.
An engraving of her exquisite statue at
Berlin was passed among the audience.
Discussion followed, bringing out many in
teresting incidents. reading was given
by Mrs. Andrews. a selection entitled "A
Contented Mind" by Oliver Wendell
Holmes. The responses at roll call brought
out number of sentiments. Mrs. Chase
Of Bangor, Me-, responded with an original
poem entitled "Homesick,'' and others as
follows: Mrs. Stokes with a translation
of an ideal japanese poem: an original poem
by Evelyn c. Morgan, and short poem on
Emerson by Edith Sage Emerson. Refresh
mentS were served.
The Bloomingdale Choral Society met last
Monday evening at the residence of Mr..
and Mrs. Compton. After several choruses
had been sung Prof Rooster suggested to
change the name of the organization to
North Washington Choral Society,"" and
the new name was adopted. The North
Washington Choral Society will continue
to meet at the different homes of the mem
bers The next rehearsal will be he'd at
the residence of Miss Westhorp.
The Capitol Hill Literary Society held a
meeting Monday evening at the residence Of
Mr.. and Mrs. John Bryson, ia 18th street
northeast Mrs Marian Walporte read a
paper on washington" Mrs Daisy We'd
ding Trauty a paper on washington, Lin
coin and Mckinley" Major Lawrence a ten
minute talk on Mckinley and, under the
five minute rule Messrs. Bryson and Mckee
and Mrs. Rosa l.. Townshend spoke. A piano
solo by Miss Stratton, vocal solo by Mrs.
Rosa L. Townshend and a recitation by
Miss Flora Whitney completed the program,
at the close of which the hostess, Mrs. Bry-
son. served refreshments.