Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-10-28

clipping was read describing an Egyptian
game of ball. In which it was stated that
the Egyptians deemed this game especially
suited to women because of their ability to
throw straight" received by those
present with laughter and surprise.
The hostess. Mrs. Emerson, introduced DR..
Baker, who read paper upon his Per
sonal Observations of the Nile Mrs w. G.
Foote entertained the club with two piano
solos-"Perle de Madrid" by G. Bachmann
and ''Tarentella,'' by A. Pieczouka. Mrs.
tilion." by Franz Abt. Among the invited
guests were Mrs. Kent, Mrs. Foster and
Mrs Hawks. The next meeting Of the club
will be devoted to business and parliament
tary drill, with responses upon current
events.
The second meeting of the Capitol Hill
Literary Society this season was held at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. A. H. Frear,
22} Sth street northeast, Monday evening,
with a very large attendance. The sub
ject of the evening was vacation Remi-
niscences" Mr.. John Bryson, who, with
his family, spent his vacation in his native
country-Scotland-and in England, Ire
land and France, gave a very instructive
and interesting paper on their experiences
abroad.
Capt Charles H. Beaton of New Britain,
Conn, new member. spoke entertainingly
of Algiers, in northern Africa, and a winter
spent there. Each member was called
upon to relate briefly his vacation expert
ence, which proved to be very interesting,
relating to many and various sections of
the country.
Music was furnished by Miss Louise Wood
and Miss Katherine MacElvoy.
Five new members were added.
The Memorial Boys Club, with quarters
at 1901 31st street, opened Tuesday even
ing. All boys seventeen years of age and
older are eligible for membership. Mr..
Alfred G. Sharp is superintendent and Mr..
Frank Bliss assistant superintendent.
The Excelsior Literary Club met at the
home of Mrs. Trauty Tuesday afternoon.
The program opened with the usual roll
call, followed by a piano solo by the host
ess a very pleasing letter was then read
from Mrs. Mitchell, former member of
the club, who had taken up her abode in
the west but was pining for her old home,
with its fine avenues and magnificent build
ings This was followed by recitation In
United States history, Mrs Engle acting
instructor and taking for the subject the
colonial wars. showing that many were well
up in historical research. Mrs Frear read
paper William Penn, Mrs. Hawkes.
on the stamp act and Mrs. Tauty hui
morous extract from The Minister'S Woo
ing" consisting of a letter from the village
dressmaker to her sister in Boston. The
club will meet next with Mrs McCreery.
The Capitol Hill History Club met
Wednesday at the home of Mrs. ]. E.
Nichol. with fourteen members present.
Mrs. LIB. Slime was elected a member of
the club. The following papers were read:
Labrador, Newfoundland, Prince Edward
Island" by Mrs r. B. Bare; Quebec, On
tario. New Brunswick by Mrs. ]. Dague;
Literature and Art in Canada by Mrs.
A. NJ Condra. Canadian Men and Wom-
en- of the Time the subject for roll
call. The next meeting of the club will be
held November IA with Mrs. A. d. CASTOR,
1922 Clifton place northwest
The Caledonia Club has invitations out
for its annual Halloween entertainment and
dance.
The Study and Pleasure Club held its
second meeting last night, when officers
for the coming winter were nominated, the
election to take place next Saturday. The
candidates are r. E. Ralph and Eunice
Davis for president and vice president, and
John Maynard and Ella Wheeler for
rotary and treasurer.
The Bloomingdale Euchre Club held its
first meeting Thursday evening at the home
of its president, Mrs. j. 7. Higgins, 10
Adams street northwest Prizes were
awarded to Miss Carrie Lowe, Mrs r. A
Howard, Mr.. j. 7. Higgins and Mr.. j. A
Broadbent. Refreshments were served and
a program of. music enjoyed. Others pres
ent included Mr. and Mrs. j. H. Keltner,
Mr.. and Mrs. II. u Marshall, Mr.. and Mrs
]. A. Broadbent, Mrs. F. c. Colvel, Mr. j.
Brann and Mrs. "A. j. Brann.