Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-25
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Constitution Chapter, D. A r., held its
regular monthly meeting Tuesday evening
at the Rome of Mrs. Helen M. Wood, 1T1G
Corcoran street northwest, Miss Elizabeth
f. Pierce, the regent, presiding. After the
transaction of business the following able
papers were read How May Amendments
TO the Constitution Be Proposed? What
Method Has Been Followed in the Past?
How May Proposed Amendments Become
Part of the Constitution" Miss Belle V.
Tanner; In What Manner Is the Power
of impeachment Limited?" Mrs. Couden;
What Important Document Has Been
Called the Corner Stone of the Constitu-
ton? What is the Supreme Law of the
United States?" Mrs. Sarah E. Pittman;
What Was the Intent of Clause J. and
Why is 1t Now Obsolete?" Miss Clarissa
b. Brown; Mrs Helen M. Wood gave an
account of her family ancestors of revolu-
tionars times. Rev. Mr.. Couden, one of
Law" which was listened to with great
interest. At the close of the social hour
refreshments were served.
The Washington branch of the Theosoph-
zeal Society held its regular meeting on
Sunday evening last at the headquarters,
ODD A street southeast The meeting was
opened by the vice president who read a
StlectlOH from Light on the Path. The
study for the evening was the forgiveness
of Sins selected from Mrs. Besant's
'Esoteric Christianity" The class was led
by Mr.. George II. Shibley who delivered
an address on the subject. The remainder
of the time was devoted to general discus
son of the topic.
The Wednesday evening class continued
its study of Ancient Wisdom. the subject
being THE Law of Sacrifice" The Thurs
day evening class for inquirers held its
regular session. The Friday evening class
In the Study of Consciousness continued
its review.
The Abracadabra Club had the largest
attendance OF the season at the meeting
with Mrs. r. l.. Pierce, 1928 |. street north
west, March 81. Vice President c. l.. Par
ker presiding. In response to roll call quo
tations We're given from Bacon The nro-
gram opened with a vocal solo by Miss Flor
ence Pierce, accompanied by Miss Bullough
entitled Sing Me to Sleep" Mrs a 8
perham read paper giving a history of the
life of Count Tolstoi. Mrs Bulloueh sang
Good Night. Beloved. Good Night Dr
James Mckee followed with a paner en-.
titled The Waterways OF the World !" In
ms conclusions he showed great interest in
the merchant marine bill now before Com
gress The program closed with an orig
inal story by Mr.. J. L. McCreery. Refresh
ments were served by the hostess.
Inc visitors present were Mr.. and Mrs
Brown. Mr.. and Mrs. Duryee Mrs. and
Miss Bryant, Miss Burnett. DIR. RAYMOND
A. Fisher. Mr.. George Bullough, Mr. and
Mrs. H F. Pierce, Miss Bessie Bullough.
MISS Florence Pierce and Mr.. Horne of
Somerset, N II.
The Columbia Heights Art Club was en-
tertalned March y at the home of Miss
BENNETT The president, Mrs. John Stokes,
presided, owing to the absence of Mrs
Gibbs. There was large attendance of
members and a number of visitors. The
first study of the day, on "Potters' Art"
given by Mrs
brought forth expressions of pleasure from
the hearers. After viewing an article of
the potters art that was excavated at
Pompeii, the historical study on William
and Mary was read by Mrs Ada Clarke.
She said that during their reign the Bank
OF England was founded and the Eddy
stone lighthouse was built and that a pri-
waite soldier who served under William III
received one shilling day, which is ex-
actly what private soldier is supposed
to have received every day In the times
ing responses to roll call Mrs. Chase re-
cited an original poem, AT Rest" and Miss
Bennett ons called Eternity For the
miscellaneous mil program Mrs. Nelson sang
by Gounod. and Your Voice." Miss BuIia
played a violin obligato, also a violin solo,
"Bolero.'
At the recent Eat home" OF the Legion of
Loyal Women the department commander
and stan were the guests OF honor. Mrs.
M. N. Knapp. the president. and the on
S Gers o. the le eaa W. Meisomed them Ad-
mander B. p. Entriken. Senior Vice COM
mander Thomas II. Martin. Junior Vice
Commander G. F. Graham, Chief OF Stafr
f. H. Hoibrook, Assistant Adjutant GEN
eral Edward Webster and Past De-
partment Commander Charles p. Lincoln.
now OF Oklahoma. Patriotic songs formed
part part OF the evening" entertainment. and
MAS read by Mrs Bell: also sserha Won,e,