Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-18

jects OF the papers Ewere Vvrhe Law OF Cy-
cIes' and rs Perfection iAttainable?" AM.
swers to several questions were given, and
the meeting closed with music.
The Excelsior Literary Club held its regu-
lar meeting, with Mrs. Hawks the presl-
dent. There was Sn unusually large at
with vocal solo. called Farewell"
Mrs. Willis, the essayist, had as her sub
ject 'The Englishq Abolition OF Slavery.
and the Poor Law, making very inter-
esting paper Of dry. biz Of history. Elk
tended discussion followed, proving that
many had good memories. and were well up
in historical research. Miss Frisbee read
an essay on Napoleon, the most fascinat-
ing parsonage of semi-mOdern times" Mrs.
Webb enlightened her audience about the
origin and manufacturing Of locomotives.
The history and description Of st. Paul's
Cathedral was given by Mrs. Emerson. sup
plemented by Mrs. Bradley with fine Illus
Miss Chamberlin read, In a humorous
vein. q description OF Kew gardens, as
seen by herself and friends.
The Columbia Heights Art Club held its
last regular meeting at the residence OF
Mrs. Schneider, Miss Alley serving as
hostess. Mrs. Evelyn Clark Morgan. the
The art notes were by Mrs. McNabb, who
gave a unique original paper on house,
furnishing and homemaking, an ideal pic
ture of setting up new family altar.
founded on practical common sense and
adorned with love and poetical inspiration.
Mrs. Chase read the paper of the day.
Subject: Bismarck and United Germany"
delineating his work in unifying the d.
verse interests of his country and solidify-
ing them in their present basis Discussion
followed. Many members had met Bis
marck personally and gave their own i'm
preston of him.
Roll call, next in order, brought out more
Information concerning Bismarck, and Mrs.
Evelyn Clark Morgan read a graphic pic
ture of his strenuous student days..
All united in rounding up the varied
qualities of his strong ego.
A lecture was announced by the presi-
dent to be given by DR.. Rosalie Slaughter
at Carnagie Library Monday evening next,
subject, women Of the Orient"
A piano duet by Mrs. Garner and Miss
Alley was loudly encored. and they re-
sponded with second sprightly number.
Mrs. Chase gave a recitation, 1.-THE Little
Boys Pocket" and for recall an original
poem. 1.-The Daybreak Pink"
Mrs. Chase sang, playing her own accom-
paniment. 1.-The Mill, Will Never Grind
With the Water That Is Past
A dainty collation. closed a very pleasant
afternoon.
The Rev. John Van Schaick, jr., gave
some interesting chapters from his last
summers vacation experiences before the
Unity Literary Club at its regular meet
ing, held Wednesday evening in the par
lors Of 1.-THE Donald zoos 18th street. The
president of the club, Col William Elmer
son, introduced the speaker. who announc-
ed as his subject, London, the Greatest
City in the World" London had Impress
ed him by its solidity and its dense and
heterogeneous population. Six million of
people make up this modern Babylon, and
through it's more than seven thousand miles
OF streets there are ceaselesS ebb and
flow Of human beings, mighty rumbling
of cabs, and dull roar like the heart
beats Of old ocean. 'It has more people
than there are in the republic of Switzer-
land, or in our New England states; more
Irishmen than Dublin, moro Scotchmen
of Palestine"
DR.. Van Schaick led his hearers through
the aristocratic splendors of Tie West End.
through the commercial activities of the
CITY,, where every known marketable thing
can be procured, and through the seething,
toiling masses of the East End in which
section he visited Toynbee Hall, and the
other great social settlements. Trafalgar
Square, 1.-The nucleus of London, the hub
Of the universe-with due reverence to
Boston"-the Nelson monument, the great
houses Of parliament, with Big Ben boom
ing in mighty clangor from the great clock
tower, left deep and solemn impression
upon him.
In the royal stables he saw the famous
Queen Victoria's eQuipage, and the Iron
Duke" King Edwards favorite hunting
horse. At Buckingham Palace he viewed
Queen Alexandra as she, drove forth in her
riders, and caught glimpse of burly King
Edward-''who is a power for peace in Eu-
rope today'-threugh the encasing glass of
his automobile.
When DR.. Van Schaick closed Mr. Louis
Perley proposed vote of thanks to him
for his very able talk, which was enthusi-
astically voiced.
The miscellaneous program following,
Hnr rriC a
Wild, a recitation by Mrs. Martha L.
Schneider. "a Dream of Italy," most
charmingly rendered; vocal duet by Miss
Wild and Miss Lyddane. with an encore
by Miss Magdalena Steffens, which was
given in a most inimitable manner, and re-
ceiving several encores, she humorouSly re-
sponded with Kentucky Philosophy" and
1.-The Low-backed Car" evincing remark
able versatility. Mrs. Rosa L. Townsend
sang, to her own accompaniment, 1.-The Gar
den of Sleep" by request. Mr.. f. A. Barbour
convulsed the audience by his 'Rubinstein,"
the recital of down-east Yankee to his
home neighbors, expressing his sensations
on hearing the famous pianist in Washing
ton. piano solo by Miss Lang and
charming recitation by little Lottie Lewis,
Since Maggie Learned to Sing" closed one
of the most pleasing entertainments Of the
club during the season.
The members of the Stanton Study Club
ing at the home of Mrs. Josephine Rich or
1921 East Capitol street.
Mrs. Farrar, president of the club, gave
an interesting talk on government owner
ship of railroads. This was followed by an
article on Government Lands" by Mrs.
Monroe of the land office, after which re-
ports on current events were made by other
members OF the club.
Following the program a buffet supper
was served.
The Allegretto Social Club held its nine
teenth regular meeting Friday evening last
at the residence of Miss Florence Olinger.
Miss Wood resigned her position as Sec
rotary of the club, and an election was
necessary, and JOS. F. Brashears was
elected to succeed her. Refreshments were
served by the hostess, and an all-round en-
joyable evening was spent. The officers of
the club are as follows: President, G. e.
Graeves; vice president, Miss Cecilia Speer;
secretary, Joseph f. Brashears; treasurer,
]. c. Darnell, jr.
The last meeting of the Michigan Social
Club, held at their new quarters in the X.
P. Temple. was very enjoyable one. Mr..
]. G.. Morrison of the Congressional Lii
brary favored the members with a lecture
on London and Paris, illustrated with ster-
eopticon views. The members and visitors
were highly DleaSed with the beautiful illus