Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-26

Creery, DR.. and Mrs. Mckee Mr. and Mrs
perham Mrs. Pierce. Mr.. and Mrs. Squier,
Mrs. Sternes, Mr.. and Mrs. Story, Miss Van
Doran Dr. and Mrs. Harvey.
Mr.. George r. Ide read a paper entitled
inventions and Inventors" He gave in
formation pertaining to the patent laws.
Misses Edna Frank and Mary Lynch:
Rhapsody No 3" by Franz Liszt and
Jennesse Doree,' by Samuel Jackson Mrs
Henry j. Decker gave a paper, 'Mendels-
sohn. the Man and Musician" At the close
OF her paper she rendered two of the must
clans piano selections: "Song Without
Words" and Hunting Song"
our First Pitched Battle" was the title
of the next paper, by Mr.. Noble e. Dawson
VINO gave a personal history of his regiment
In action IN 1852. in and about Fayetteville
Ark. The program was concluded with
two vocal selections, an Maytime" and
The Green Bonnet" by Miss Florence A.
Pierce. accompanied by Mrs. Charles Helm
:dne. The hostess served refreshments.
The invited guests We're: Mrs. Lynch, Miss
Mary Lynch, Miss Edna Frank, Miss Flor
ence Pierce, Mrs. Charles Heinline, Lieut.
Maxson and Miss S. T. Washington
The Friday Afternoon Sewing Club has
elected new president, owing to the de-
parture of Mrs. Walter H. Williams, who
has gone to California to be with her
mother. who is i'll. Mrs. H. H. Preston
succeeded her at the informal gathering of
the circle Monday evening at the home of
Mrs. Williams. the members having called
In body to bid her goodbye. Yesterdays
meeting was also reinforced by several
guests of the members. who read and sang
while the others sewed. Mrs. Grace Har-
ian of Philadelphia. Just returned from
Paris. gave an insight into the summer
fashions and showed a quantity of ribbons
and laces in new designs which she col
iected In her travels abroad.
The visitors present were: Mrs. Arthur
Allen. Mrs. Emily Probst and Mrs. Beulah
h. Thomas. Refreshments were served.
and the club adjourned to meet next Fri
day at the home of the new president.
The Excelsior Literary Club held a meet
ing Tuesday with Mrs. Jennie Bradley. The
Islands of Java and st. Helena, and spoke
entertainingly of them as the work of the
natives. Miss Flora McCreery read
exhaustive paper on Queen Victoria
folio edition of v. r. I. by the Marquis
of iorne. which she had recently received
from London.
In response to roll-call Mrs. Hawkes. read
THE Stun as a World Power" and dis
cussion followed. Mrs. Turnbull related
her personal Impressions OF Queen Victoria
when reviewing her troops at Aldershot.
Music by Misses Van Doren and Maxwell
concluded the program.
The Thursday Game Club held it's third
regular meeting at the home of the secre-
tary. Miss Virgie Miller of H street south
east. The opening amusement of the even
ing was game of pit, for which prizes
were awarded to Miss Katie Merriam and
Miss Stella Haines. Euchre followed, and
later the game of who's Who" Refresh
gay with the club colors-pink and white.
carried out in ribbons, carnations and pink
candles under pink shades.
The officers of the club are: Miss Pauline
Wright. president; Jack Beanie treasurer,
and Miss Virgie Miller secretary. The
members present included the Misses Jane
and Ella Ferguson, Miss Nettie Williams,
Miss Forester, Miss Mllie Hail. and
Messrs. Jack Bell F. B. Robinson, Horace
Walters, John and William Forester and
Dick Boles.
The club was organized in January for
the purpose of bringing mutual friends and
schoolmates together for the enjoyment of
music, dancing and games.
The XVI Euchre Club will be entertained
at it's next meeting by Miss Edith Page, at
her home, $50 Florida avenue northwest.
Mrs. vierbuchen entertained the Seminole
Euchre Club last night.
ITO speak kindly of every other woman
is one of the obligations of the Mary and
Martha Society, recently organized for spir-
itual work, in the Fifth Baptist Church.
Any Christian woman in Washington who
will pledge herself to work for the objects
of the society will be eligible to member
ship. Meetings will be held every first and
Fifth Baptist Church. The motto of the
society is 1.-The Master is Come and Calleth
for Thee"
The Washington Colony of New England
Women held its last meeting al the home of
Mrs. Charles Lyman, 1913 New Jersey ave-
nue., Saturday evening. Songs by Mrs. Bod
fish and paper by Mrs. O'Donoghue were
features of the evenings entertainment.
Colonial dishes were prepared by the hos
tess. Mrs. Robbins, Miss Webster, Mrs.
Rathbun. Mrs. Lyman. Mrs. Benjamin and
Miss Longfellow are officers of the colony
and among the members present were Mrs.
O'Donoghue Mrs. Withee Mrs. Brockett,
Mrs. Schermerhorn and Mrs. Bodfsh.
The guests included Miss Lloyd, Miss
Benjamin, Miss Lyman. Mr.. Benjamin, Mr..
The at home given by the Legion of Loyal
Women last Monday evening was regarded
as one of the most pleasant of the season.
The president, Mrs. ]. G. Burnett, well
ccmed the guests and presided during the
rendering of attractive program, the
opening number being piano solo by Mr..
Norman DAILY. followed with a vocal solo
by Mrs. w. H. Roach. Other features were
songs by Mr.. Robert Patterson; recitation.
Miss Mallette Roach; song, Mr.. Ernest
Houghton: quartet. Mrs. Roach, Mrs. Ar
thur Houghton, Mr.. Arthur Houghton, Mr..
Ernest Houghton; song. Miss Gertrude Da-
Wis; duet, Miss Davis and Mr.. Patterson,
Mrs. Daily accompanist; humorous recita-
tions, Mr. Alexander /. Rorke. The pro-
gram closed with duet by Mr.. and Mrs.
Albert Houghton. after which refreshments
were served. The next at home of the
legion will be the last this season, and
the guests of honor will be the officers and
comrades of the G. A. r. The legion has
completed arrangements for a spelling
bee," to be given in their hall, 419 10th
street.
Mr. w. L. Stickley and Mr.. s. Rice re-
ceiyed the first and second prizes at the
tea given Tuesday evening by the Palm
Leaf Social Club. Miss Jennie Gutrdge,
Mrs. Geo. Musselman and Miss Title Bal
ley formed the committee that served re-
freshments. Among others in attendance
were Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Gutridge, Mr.
and Mrs J. r. Gutrldge, Mr.. and Mrs.
Walker. Mr.. and Mrs. Hardin, Mrs Ray
Japhet, Mrs c. 7. Rison, Miss Watson,
Miss Spradling. Miss Wise, Miss L. Olive,
Miss Broderick Miss Katie Smith, Miss
Lucy billiard Miss s. billiard. and Messrs
r c. Hall, E. A. Hall, r. Fox, c. c. Sales,
NJ. Howard, c. Nelson, H. Vinton, G. Ash
ford and Harry Clark.
The Book Lovers Club held its regular
meeting at the residence of Mrs. John r.
Francis PIP Pennsylvania avenue, on
Thursday evening" After a discussion of
Richard III refreshments were served.
Those present We're Mrs. Rosetta E. Law