Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-21
AMONG THE CLUBS

The Columbia Heights Art CLUB met at
the home of Mrs. Katherine B. Seip on
Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Edith S. Emer-
son was chairman for the day. Mrs. Sarah
WALLPAPER and Miss Mary E. Barlow were
appointed parliamentarians for the next
business meeting. Our earth Is the heart
of the universe and art is the heart of the
earth were the opening remarks of Miss
Mary c. Bennett in her talk upon Art and
the Industries" Art and industry she
said, were twins and genius was the
mother. Miss Bennet's familiarity with
the history of art enabled her to treat her
subject broadly and well, and to convey to
her listeners the clear impression of the
coupling link between art and the in
dustries.' An animated discussion followed
the address. Mrs. Sarah c. Whitalls paper
upon 1.-The Manners and Customs of the
Egyptians was also well received and dis
cussed. Mrs. Whitall deplored the fact that
were allowed to enter our ports to be used
in the making of paper. The responses to
roll-call were confined principally to the
Manners and Customs of the Egyptians"
their punishments, ancient divorce laws,
perfumery. diet mummies, army. supersti-
tions and a description Of a beautiful shrine
of the eighteenth dynasty recently discov-
cred. A short sketch read by Mrs: seip,
"The aPssing of the Home" brought forth
debate upon the back yard" and the
flat the memories of the back yard"
winning The hostess then took charge Of
the meeting and requested each one present
to repeat a verse from her farorite poet.
This brought forth many beautiful thoughts.
Mrs. H. L. Wilkins entertained the club
by two piano solos. Wollenhaupt's Last
Maidens Fair" At the next meeting. which
will be held at the home of Mrs. Emerson.
American Architecture" and Egypt the
Birthplace of the Sciences will be the top
les for the day.
The Abracadabra Club met Wednesday
evening with Mr.. and Mrs F. B. Brock, 90
Massachusetts avenue northeast. DR..
James Mckee. president, occupied the
CHAIR The program consisted first Of CO.
nundrums by the club members; in which
novel exercises some of the Abracadabrans
greet on the death OF Mr.. ]. L. McCreary
were read by DR.. Baker, chairman of the
committee. and adopted by the club. Mr..
H. c. Kirk. also on the committee Of reso-
lutions, read an original poem on Mr. Nc
Creepy.
Dr. Baker then gave lecture. 1.-THE Land
Of the Pharaohs," which was followed by
Mrs. M. L. Story with Leaves from Sum-
mer Note Book"
After adjournment, refreshments were
served and a social half-hour enjoyed.
Present were: DR.. and Mrs. Baker. Mr..
and Mrs. Barber Mr.. s. A. Clarke. Mrs
Davis. Miss Doherty. Mr.. and Mrs. Dough-
erty, and with them Mrs. Dougherty Of
Cambridge. Mass: Mr.. Kirk, DR.. Mckee.
Mr. and Mrs. A. 3. Perhan, Mrs. Stems
and Mr.. and Mrs. Story.
Potomac Literary Club held it's first au-
tumn meeting at 522 9th street. with an ex-
ceptionally fine program. The essay was
by Mr.. A. w. Barber. It displayed a keen
sense of humor, and a familiarity with
many quaint and curious bits Of rhyme, of
which he gave several specimens. some
original, some quoted. The vocalist, pupil
of Mrs. Mckee, and the two ladies'. stu
dents at the dramatic school. gave evil
dence of their own abilities and their ex-
cellent training. Quite an increase was
made in the membership OF the ciup.
Continental Chapter, d. A. R.. opened its
season last Monday evening at the EpDfet
House After the business had been trans
acted and new members received, most OF
those present gave some bits from their