Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-25
AMONG THE CLUBS

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the Indictment weather the attendance was
small. The very excellent program was
much enjoyed. The president gave an in
teresting talk. taking as her subject Mod
ern German Poets." after which the short
biography Of the poet and playwright. Os-
car Blumenthal, was read by Mr.. Boelter.
This well-known writer's charming COM
edy,, ''Wann wir Altern" C'When We Are
Cld") was presented by a competent cast,
including Mrs. Boelter, Miss Anita Schade
and Messrs. Won Wimpffen, Boelter and
Lyders. Mrs. H. Smart, accompanied by
Miss Amy c. Leavitt, delighted her audi
ence with several vocal selections. The
next meeting of the literary club is to take
place on Thursday evening, December 6.
subject, "Detlev Won Liliencron."
The Washington branch of the Theosoph-
ical Society held its regular meeting at the
headquarters, 222 A street southeast, Sum
day evening. The meeting was called to
Carnes; a report Of the previous meetings
was read by the secretary, Mrs. s. M. Mac
Donald, and a resume of the lesson given
by Mrs. Mae Adam. DR.. w. w. Baker
evening. after which the class took up the
study Of "Telepathy," selected from ''The-
osophy and the New Psychology" The
points brought oY. in the lesson were the
possibilities Of thought transference, the
organs Of the brain used and the resem-
blance Of the brain telepathic communica-
lions and the messages sent by wireless
t t. On n Wednesday a evening the
of Man." the points brought out in the
lesson being the evolution of the monad
and the hierarchies Of beings that assist in
the evolution of the soul. The Friday
evening class in the study Of Thought
Power" continued its review.
A business meeting of the Washington
Colony Of New England Women was held
at the residence Of Mrs. Benjamin, 2015
10Th street, November 10. In the absence Of
the president, Mrs. c. David White, Mrs
BENJAMIN, as first vice president, presided.
Routine business over, resolutions were
passed expressing the sorrow of the colony
at the death of Miss Waite, and of Mrs.
Lyman, two prominent members of the
colony. Mrs. Giifllan read an interesting
paper on the early history of Connecticut;
Mrs. Ham, a graceful poem. describing the
outing to Forest Glen of the colony Tea
was then served and the meeting adjourned.
Officers present were Mrs. enjamin, Mrs.
Main, Mrs. Gilfllan, Mrs. Rathbun, Miss
Webster. Members present: Mrs. Brin-
ton, Mrs. CLANCY, Mrs. Seaman, Mrs. Ham,
Miss Tullock.
The Abradabra Club was entertained
Wednesday evening by Mrs. NJ. L. Story,
62S A street southeast. Members present
were DR.. and Mrs. Henry Baker, Mr.. and
Mrs. A. w. Barber, Mrs. Lillian B. Brock,
Mrs. j. D. Croissant, Mrs. E. S. Davis, Miss
e. Doherty. Rev. G. w. Gallagher and wife,
LIT. ana MRS. A IA. r. Harvey, MI. ana
Mrs. George R. Ide, Mrs M. w. McCreery,
DR.. and Mrs. James Mckee. Mr.. and Mrs.
A. s. Perham, Mrs. Jennie Stems. Mr.. and
Mrs. Myron L. Story, Miss Charlotte Van
Doren, Mr. and Mrs H. %; Williams and
Messrs s. A. Clarke and N. E. Dawson.
Among the guests were Mrs Sawyer and
Mr.. Hayward. Those favorably reported
for membership by the executive committee
were Mr.. and Mrs. ]. F. Engle, Mr.. and
Mrs. T. H. Mckee. Among the features of
the entertainment were a paper by Mr..
Myron L. Story. on washington Expe-
riences in War Times" and one by Mrs.
A. w. Barber on Visit to Guatemala, or
What She Saw and Learned by Proxy,
Through a Recent Journey in that Country
by Her Son." Miss Emily Doherty read Sc
lection from Mr.. Van Dyke. Refreshments
and informal conversation concluded the
evenings entertainment
The Excelsior Literary Club held its regu-
lar weekly meeting last Tuesday afternoon
at the home of Mrs. Barnard with the
president, Mrs. Edith Sage Emerson, in the
chair There was an unusually large at
tendance. Club matters of Importance
were discussed, followed by a piano solo,
Gluecke, "Forget-me-nots,' played by Mrs.
Tranty, who also read sketch of Aaron
Burr, telling of his great personal powers,
his brilliant and Inscriptions intrigues and
his utter disregard for truth on any SUBJ
ject. Mrs. McCreery, the essayist, gave an
interesting paper on the "Origin of Slav-
cry" Extended discussion followed.
Mrs. A. G.. Powell will entertain the club
next Tuesday at Mrs: L. w. McCreery's.
The Crittenton Wheel Club held Its regu-
lar meeting at the home of Mrs. Christina
Herfurth 5o7 4th street, Thursday. after
room. The club meets the first and third
Thursdays of each month, it's object being
to help supply some of the needs Of the local
home, 3O7 c street northwest. Mrs Ever
Mexico. entertained the club with talk on
Mexico with pictures. and after refresh
ments were served adjourned to meet with
Mrs. Casanova December 6.
The members of the Auxiliary of the
Florence Crittenton board met Tuesday
at the home. 218 Sd street northwest After
the usual lunch the president, Mrs. Simp-
son. called the meeting to order. Miss
Peck of Rust Hall gave an instructive
Bible reading after the reading of the
minutes by Mrs. Emma Ellis. Mrs. Rob-
ertson of the national board was present
and gave the needs Of the home for the
Thanksgiving dinner. Several articles were
pledged to be sent, and 1t is expected a
good home Thanksgiving dinner will be
served. The nursery committee reported
several articles donated.
Mrs. Kate Waller Barrett is in Ohio in
the interest of this work.
The Washington Grove Chautauqua Circle
met at the home OF its president Mr.. w. H.
H. Smith, Wednesday evening Mr. Smith
called the meeting to order. Mrs Alfred
Wood. secretary. spoke of the work of
the circle last year. the plans and out
look for the present season. It was de-
cided to meet the first and third Wednesday
evenings at the home Of Mr. A. Y Casa
nova. 1911 Caroline street. The members
Of this circle intend to graduate in August
on recognition day, the day Of the season
at Washington Grove Chautauqua, Mary
land
Mrs. NJ. c. Beach, regent of Continental
Chapter, D. A. R., presided at the monthly
meeting held at the Ebbitt Monday. The
officers gave reports and much new busi-
ness was transacted. Arrangements were
made for an entertainment to raise money
for Continental Memorial Hail. AS usual
several new members were received. Pa.
triotic education for the Neglected classes
was introduced in the District by this chap
ter some years ago, and the subject was
discussed at some length at this meeting.
Potomac Literary Club held it's regular
meeting at 522 9th street, President Seth
A. Terry in the chair. Some excellent vocal
music was given by Mrs. Parkinson and
Miss Trow. The main features Of the even
ing< were an appreciative address on
"Welshmen in America" by Rev. Albert
Evans, DID,. and an artistic Interpretation
Of Lady of the Lake." by Miss Lloyd,
Several new members Joined the club