Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-18
written story, with oriental. hypnotic fea-

written story, with oriental, hypnotic fea-
lures, whirh compelled unhagging interest
| throughout.
The music was given by Mr. William
Tyler Page, who sang in rich tenor, Under
the Shade of the Palm accompanied by
Miss Esther De Coster; Miss Marian Me
Fall, whose solo, The Gypsy Maiden was
accompanied by Master Lewis Potter, and
Miss Susie Duffy. the popular young blind
pianist. Original poetic contributions were
given by Miss Rhea Woodman, a young
author. who sees poetry alike in The
Bread Wagon Horse" "The City Twilight
and "A Love Poem" and by Mr.. Leonard
J. Carver. into whose "A Hoosier Idyl
were woven some happy experiences Of his
boyhood days.
The recitationist of the evening was Miss
Lulu Wyrick, a pupil of Mrs. Susie Root
Rhodes OF the University of Music and
Dramatic Art. this city, Miss Wyrick's
three selections, CAS- the Moon Rose" ''The
SchOolma ans Courtin' " and She Liked
Him Reel Weel," each calling for so diff
ferent and distinct an expression and~dra-
matte style. and her portrayal of each
showed her versatility.
a Nocturne' was the title OF an orig
inal, dreamy and sentimental contribution,
unique in its conception, and pleasing in
character, read by Mrs L. ]. Young Withee
new Short Story member and also the
popular secretary of the Unity Club.
The meeting of the Columbia Heights Art
Club was held in the parlors of the Port
Mrs Schneider, chairman of the day A
goodly number of members and many visit
ors were in attendance. Mrs. Mira An
drews presented the first study on the Art
OF South Americans" Great interest was
manifested in this paper by the audience
and an animated discussion on the subject
ensued Mrs. Evelyn Clark Morgan gave
Inc historical paper on Sir Joshua Rey
noids, especial points of interest in the
life of the artist being well brought out
Many pictures Were shown and the discus
sion was prolonged Roll call was re-
sponded to on the two studies of the day
Mrs. Schneider gave description of q
copper woman to be seen at the historical
museum in New York and Mrs Evelyn
Clark Morgan read an original poem,
titled Mature" Mrs. Seip was again adj
mitted into membership of the club. The
club has been asked to help the work of
the children's Fairgrounds. The C. H. A
Cub three years ago helped this good
cause, and is willing to again lend its aid.
For the miscellaneous program Miss Jose
Prime Miller played piano SOLO "Chopin's
Waltz. and for an encore 'Gottschalk.s
Last Hope"
The Excelsior Literary Club met Tuesday
With Mrs. Engle the president Mrs. Will
us occupying the chair. The program in
who showed number of views: paper on
Early Italian Literature by Mrs. Frank
NJ Bristol, who was guest of the occa-
sion, and "reminiscences of a visit to Flor
ence by Miss Catherine Barlow who was
also guest. DIR. and Mrs. Henry Curtis
and Mrs. Ellen Spencer Mussey, who were
present, spoke of the Fairgrounds of Bos-
ton, New York and Chicago and of their
hope to see Washington the model city of
the world. Light refreshments were
served.
U. S. Grant Circle. Ladies of the G. A r..
gave box party to its friends at their
hall, 1412 Pennsylvania avenue northwest,
Tuesday evening. The hall was beautifully
~ tod
were about 100 present. Among the guests
were Department Commander Entriken,
Adjutant Gen. Webster. Past Commander
Campbell, Past Commander Holbrook and
Past Commander Chase. who We're escorted
to the platform and received by the presi-
dent, Alice Burgess.
The program of entertainment consisted
of patriotic songs by the company, piano
solo by Mrs. Florence Barringer. vocal solo
by Hiss Nettie Ward and addresses by the
comrades and others. The boxes were sold
and the ladies ate lunch with the gentle
men who purchased. Past Commander
Chase acted as auctioneer. A considerable
sum was realized for the charity fund.
Coffee was served.
The Laurels held their monthly social
meeting Tuesday evening, the club being
the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. II. n. Williams.
1884, street southeast. The evening was
pleasantly spent in playing cards. and
games. after which refreshments We're
served. The following members of the club
were present: MI ana MIS- L. b. Delchef.
Mr.. and Mrs. George A. Mahaney, Mr.. and
Mrs. George Fl. Solbaeh. Mr.. and Mrs. ].
B. Altman, Mr.. and Mrs. D. w. Leman.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Jacobs, Mr.. and
Mrs II. N. Williams. Miss A. j. Geronard
and Mr.. A. A. Lithgaw.
Potomac Chapter. D. A. r., he'd its regu-
lar monthly meeting Tuesday evening at
the residence of the corresponding secre-
tary Mrs T. NJ. Hoge. Six members were
reported to have joined since January and
three new members were presented. The |
historian Mrs. Broadus, read a sketch of |
the origin of the name Potomac, which |
the Indians gave the Potomac river. The |
chapter has been entirely reorganized and |
has every prospect of a successful future. |
Continental Chapter, D. A. r.. he'd a |
enchre Tuesday at the residence OF Mrs. |
Thomas o. Taylor. 1877 18th street. The !!
large and spacious rooms were beautifully |
decorated. The bay window was draped