Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-01

nesday at the home of Mrs X. Il. bare.
There were nineteen members present.
short papers on the history, resources and
industries or Washington. Oregon, Idaho.
Montana and Wyoming were read by Mrs.
J c. Weldon, Mrs. \. NJ. Condra, MIS-
Charles Fisher, Mrs ]. ". Hall and Mrs
r. b. Bare.
The following papers were also gwen:
The Custer Massacre" by Mrs. j. Dague;
Ranch Life" by Mrs julius Wilson: "Iei-
lowstone Park" by Mrs. II. B. Mattox
and THE Lewis and Clark Expedition by
Mrs. a. c. Webb.
Overlooking par.ors and hall. a pleasant
night and a splendid program were the
features of the Short Story Club March q,
over which President De Costar presided
The program was prepared 5y Mrs. G. A.
Thomas. whose pupils in mandolin and gut
tar rendered the ent re musical poctI5n OF
the entertainment, with Mr.. and MIS-.
Thomas as leaders.
Miss Fiuney sang ''Rosemonde" and MY
Little Love" Miss Alice Roach played
Happy Days" accompanied by Miss era
ham on the violin. Other members Of the
Thomas Mandolin and Guitar Club, COM
prising Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas, Miss New
man. Miss Booth NJ SIS TAFT. Miss Van
Nortwick and Mr.. Bishop rendered Col
lege March and Boston Two-Step. MISS
Mrs. NJ L. Willis read the story OF the
evening. which was original, entitled Love
versus stars into which she charmingly
wrought the theory of Planetary influence
over things mundane.
Miss Sydney Duffie added a humorous
note by her recital of "P0es Raven From
an Elevator" or the woes OF the man try
ing to keep his engag cement at woman
club. though suspended midway between
two floors in an elevator that wouldn't
bulge" "A Bunch of Golf Stories was
the caption of a humorous paper read by
the author, Mr. ]. Fl. Whitaker, descriptive
of a party of golfers relating true golf ex-
periences on many a hard-won field, but
with a beautiful regard for exact. stern
facts never seen outside a fishing camp.
The portrayal OF the domestic trouble in
the longtime home of old African cou-
pie at the proposed installation therein of
belated marriage "certincatum' was ad
mrably given in the perfect dialect of the
old-time negro by Mrs Mary o. Agnew,
whose character readings are exceedingly
clever.
Mr.. William Tyler Page rad unique
poem written by his father at eighty years.
called "A Winter Idyll, reminiscent of his
boyhood life in the land IF beautiful snow
and speeding sled and weaving the remem-
bered romance OF
The boy and the girl on the coasting hnl
In the moonlight years ago"
Among the interesting social events at the
Church of Our Father during the year
were the closing exercises of the Delsarte
class under the instruction of Rev. Martha
Bartle OF Boston. Miss Bartle Is a teacher
OF wide and varied experience not only of
Delsarte, but as the principal of a young
ladies' seminary In Boston for nearly
quarter century. She is a most charming
woman, and her genuine desire to benefit
physical humanity found expression in this
free class for its improved culture. Miss
Barte believes the Delsarte method TO be
the best system by which grace Of move
ment and perfect physical culture and con-
troll can be acquired, with none of the III
effects which sometimes follow excessive
gymnasium work.
Miss Bartes instruction has been thor
nugh and fully appreciated by her pupils,
who gathered in goOdly numbers on S1tur-
day evening for the final drill, a pleasant
feature Of which was the surprise testi-
monial presented on behalf of The class in
a humorous speech by Mrs. NJ. NJ. MetCaR
Miss Bartle returns to Boston In the near
future, and the hope was freely expressed
that she would decide to return 10 Wash
ington and make her abiding pace within
our city, as she has already done within our
hearts
The Washington branch of the TheosophI-
cal Society held it's public meeting at the
HEADQUARTERS, 90 a street southeast, Sun
day evening last The meeting was opened
by the president. Mr., A. ]. Cary. A lecture
written by Mrs. Besant, entitled Masters
as Facts and Ideals which was read by
the president was the leading feature Of
the meeting.
The Wednesday evening class in the study
Of ancient wisdom took for its topic
The Ascent of Man" The Thursday even
ing class for iu1uirers held its regular ses-
son. The Friday evening class In the
study OF consciousness continued It's les
son on the 'Monad."
A meeting OF the Capitol Hill Literary
Society was held Monday evening at the
home of Mrs Gordon, 2 Sth street north
east. After the transaction Of business be-
fore the society the following program was
given: Plano solo by Mrs. Page, "A Re
view OF Kansas by DR.. James Mckee,
piano and mandolin duet by Mr.. LlUflnO
and Mr. Eugene Gordon, solo by Miss Oru-
dorff with Miss Dulin as accompanies;
paper on temperance by Miss Laura Bry-
son solo 10y Mss Orudorff solo by Mrs.
Page. accompanied by Mr. Llufino and Mr..
Eugene Gordon on piano and mandolin; solo
by MT Schafer. Refreshments were served
by the hostess
The third IN The course OF lectures ar
ranged by the Washington branch OF the
Green Acre Fellowship Association was
given last Wednesday evening at the home
OF Dr. Joseph II. Moore. 1916 G street
northwest, and was delivered by Nine Ger
lrude de Bieslc OF New York. The lecturer
discouTsed most Interestingly, with the aid
OF charts, on symbolism, human character
and the ancient wisdom ligion She threw
an illumination on the mystery of the seven
stars Tin ReyelatiOus), The planetary CEN
teTs, prismatic colOrs. chromatic tones and
the law OF correspondence The parlors
were we'll filled ana the meeting was pre-
sided over by Mrs Enoch TOtten.
The Columbia Heights Art Club met
March - ~lth Mrs. Engie After calling
the club 10 order by the president, Miss
Catherine Barlow presided as chairman of
the day There was large attendance OF
members and an excellent program. ,drs.
Myra AIcNabb gave the first study on Jap
aness Weapons and Armor" The subject
was discussed from various standpopts by
those present She said the japanese sang
as they fashioned their armor, and thought
she music entered into the metal Of their
swords Mrs. Jessie Bowman followed with
"A vivid pen picture OF "Gaiusborough," IL
Illustrated with numerous engrayings Of this
great landscape and portrait painters
brush. As a souvenir OF this paper. each
member was presented by MIS-. Engle with
"A copy OF a famous picture. Roll call was
on the studies of the day. Mrs. Garner
read. by request. The Tapestry WeaverS,
and Mrs Evelyn Morgan recited an original
poem, Life" The next meeting Of the
club viii be for the election OF officers.
After adjournment all were invited by the
hostess into the DINING room to a kafee
ltlatch." the German cousin OF afternoon
tea" The menu was in German, and con-