Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-06

The washington Readers Club, com
posed of elocutionists and dramatic stu
dents held its last regular meeting at the
Academy OF Music and Dramatic Art, ABB
Massachusetts, avenue: hostess, Mrs
Susie Root Rhodes. Before the meeting
was called to order the club was enter
tanned by one of the pupils Of the insti-
tute. who gave two numbers from Chopin
and Rubinstein. The subject for discus
sion was Pronunciation" the paper being
read by Mss Grace Ross, a member Of
one of the leading dramatic clubs of the
city. The subject. though apparently dry,
was rendered entertaining by the reader s
witty style The discussion OF the paper
was led by Mr. Charles Richardson, OF the
Maryland Agricultural College, who sec
onded Miss Ross by the humor, as well
as wisdom, of his remarks on the subject.
The discussion was followed by a pro
nunciation bee" which was won by the
president of the club, Mr.. William H.
Saunders. who remained standing while
the members of the club went down before
him one by one.
The French Club (Cercle des Precieuses
Ridicules) held Its last meeting for the
season on Wednesday evening, and ad-
10urned to meet again next fall. 1t is a
natter OF ItSitl 10 llit tluD anu IFS
Gus friends that this year the usual dra-
matte entertainment was necessarily omit
ted. The large parlors al the residence Of
Miss V. Prud homme. on Indiana avenue
were filled with the members OF the club
and few invited guests, who We're glad
10 greet the president. Madame Octavia
Seweu on her first appearance among
them since her recent Illness. The vice
president. Mr.. Joseph Becker, ably pre-
sided IN her place. The musical numbers
OF the program were: Overture. Martha"
F'Iotow. Miss Marie Becker and Prof.
wilkins; violin solo. 'Sarabande." Mos
kowski, Mr. Robert Stearns. accompanied
on the piano by Miss Amy Leavitt Two
songs. Rose OF My Life by Fabian Rose,
and The Voice of the Heart" were sung
by Prof. Wilkins. accompanied by Miss
Becker The literary program embraced
readings: La Parure,' Guy de Maupas-
SAINT. by Mrs. Emma Sheridan: "Au Vo-
leur' by Miss Prud homme a comic sketch
acted with much humor by Messrs. j.
Richard and J. Adam Bede. and one-act
play, Occur de Femme" from the pen of
q member Of the club. Mr. Francisco II.
42nesr secretary OF the bureau OF Ameri-
can republics The parts OF the honey
incoming couple. Philippe and Marie, their
friend Elise. and the old servant, Pauline
We're well taken by Mr.. Henry Cover. Miss
Becker. Miss Clemence Martin and Mrs F.
II fanes. At the end OF the perform
ancc the author and Interpreters were
greeted with well-merited applause.
The hall OF the Legion of Loyal Women
was crowded Monday evening II being the
maj at home for the season. The guests
Were received by Mrs. Mary Lamb, chair
man OF the hospitality committee, and well
coined by the president Mrs. Margaret A.
Knapp. The guests of honor were Encamp-
inents 90 and Ill. Union Veteran Legion:
ladies' Auxiliary, No. 80. Union Veteran
Legion, and Old Guard. Daughters OF Vet
Grams The following musical program
was given: America" by audience: tenor
SOLO. Du Dist vie line Blume" Cantor,
Mr.. Lawrence Mills; duet, La Regatta"
RoSsini. Mrs. Deyo and Mrs Reed; soprano
solo, selected, Miss Eta Austin: bass solo
FSst and Future" Dekoven. Mr.. Frank
hspstock: soprano solo. "Chanson Proven
Gaze, l. Dell Asqua," Mrs. Helen Donobue
peyo; readings, by MIR. Guy V. Collins:
GUntraito solo, 'Springtide." Becker. Mrs.
william I. Reed; piano solo, Master VIII
lam Cooke Accompanies Mr. Erich Rath,
MISS Alma Ebert and Mrs. Norma Hind
Al The conclusion of the program, Col
henry Sanford from Encampmen CO.