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AMONG THE CLUBS

The Abracadabra Club was entertained
Wednesday evening at the Burton Hotel
by Messrs S A. Clarke and Hyland {.
Kirk Among the members present were
Mr.. and Mrs Charles G. Abbot, Rev. and
Mrs Henry Baker, Mr.. and Mrs. a. W.
Barber, Mrs. Fenelon Il. Brock. Mrs. A. +
CLARK, jr., Mr.. S. A. Clarke. MT n. L;
Mrs. II. T. Dougherty, Rev and Mrs e.
w Gallagher Mr.. H. c. Kirk, Mrs. l. W.
McCreery, DR.. and Mrs. James Mckee MI
and Mrs. T. II. Mckee. Mr.. and Mrs. A. U.
Perham, Mrs f. l.. Pierce Mr.. and Mrs
George c. Potwin, Mrs H. n. Stems, MI
and Mrs. NJ l.. Story, Miss C. A. Van
Doren and Mr.. II. E. Williams. The usual
literary excellence of the club was MAN
tanned in the papers presented and the
discussions following them, respectively
Mrs c. w. Gallagher dealt with the ques-
ton of child labor as one OF the phases
under her general subject of The Modern
Slave Trade Mrs. a. S. Perham read an
original portrayal of a woman-hater's I'M
awaiting efforts to retreat beyond the pale
which includes the sex. Mr.. S. A. Clarke
described The Chinook Wind" in a way
that was most instructive. Among the
visitors were President d. +. Coster of the
Short Story Club, Capt f. a. Kreider and
wife and Mr.. Markham of the United States
Senate, who gave several solos during the
evening in an acceptable manner At the
conclusion of the program refreshments
were served.
The Emerson Club of Brookland held it's
last pleasant and well-attended meeting at
the home of Mrs Parnell and Miss Ella
Reese. Miss Bortle continued the inter
probation of the great authors essay on
'sCompensation," and the discussions were
spirited. Miss Bortle follows the estab-
lished method of reading paragraphs at a
time and then inviting the individual in
depreciation of the different members in
rotation. 1t is her wish to have the meet
ing begin promptly at 1880 and continue
until o. A half hour of Delsarte will be
a feature of these meetings, as the d.
rector of the club has been an exponent of
the art of being graceful in the Chautauqua
and in Boston. Among the members who
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Ecuador and Nine: Carlo. and, like her
sisters, is entering into the gayeties of the
winter with great spirit.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Fisk, formerly of
62o X street rCrt invest, are now residing in
their lew home, 1ltiZ Irving street, Column
bin Heights.
Miss Roberta Stewart, formerly of this
city, and Mr. William Curtis Adams of
Clifton Springs. n. Y, were married No
Venlber Ii. MI and Mrs. Adams will re-
size in Clifton Springs.
Miss Edith Miller who is the guest of
Commander and Mrs. Canaga at the Bos-
:on navy yara. will not return until after
the new year. She will visit friends in New
York after the ho:'days.
NJ. and M,s. Henry Scheer who were re-
day last at the- new home zoos Q street
northwest. Or..y their immediate relatives
weie present. The couple received many
useful and pretty presents.
Miss Jennings luncheon yesterday for
Miss Helene Black was an exceedingly
pretty one. Both in keeping with the
Christmas season and in compliment to the
Artillery Corps to which the fiance of the
guest of honOr-Lieut. Abbott-belOngS the
color scheme was red. In the center of the
table was a tiny tree hung with red bells
and fianked by four vases filed with poin-
setta blooms. Gilt baskets filled with red
bonbons were souvenirs at each cover The
other guests were: Miss Calderon. Miss
Marguerite Shonts. Miss Theodore Shon.s.
Miss Irene Moore, Miss Hastings, Miss
kearney, Miss Jewett. Miss Mccartney and
Miss Granger. with Miss Florence McCarty,
Miss Margaret Nash and Miss Madeline
Nash of Chicago.
The three last named will be bridesmaids
with Miss Fleming at the wedding next
Thursday afternoon of Miss Black and
Lieut.. Abbott Only a fami y party will be.
present at the ceremony, but reception
will follow at 8 O'Clock. Mrs. Frank b.
Vrooman will be matron of honor and fell
low officers OF the bridegroom will attend
him as best man and ushers.
The Secretary of Commerce and Labor,
and Mrs. Straus have taken possession OF
their new home on 10th street, the italian
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Capers is the South Carolina member of the
republican national committee
Miss Helene E;semaa. who has been
spending several days il Baltimore with
her auGt. Mrs. a. Mi ley, returned to town.
Mrs. Warren Yenarvine and daughter
Mss Mildred Yenlrvfne of Philadelphia
formerly of this city, AR we'd il Washington
on Friday and the guests. OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Emile Bcrl;ner of Columbia road.
Miss Elsa Coileazer of I. street left
Washington Wedne day for oston Mass
to be the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Paul
CobienZer. the latter formerly Miss Jennie
Strasburgcr of this city, fer an indefinite
stay
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Rosenthal and Miss Ros-
enthal. who We're the guests of Mr. and
Mrs. E. Steibe! of 18th street left the city
Tuesday.
Miss Edith Auerbach Miss Rae Hahn and
Miss Helene Engel left Washington We'd
nesday for New York city to spend sew
eral weeks.
The wedding of NJ SIS Irene Heilbrun.
daughter of Mrs. NJ. Heilbrun and Mr.
Louis Davidsberg of New York CITY took
place Thursday evening at De,monico,s
After wedding journey Mr.. and Mrs Day-
idsberg will make their home in New York
city. Miss Rae Hahn of this city attended
the bride maid of honor and was bacorn
ingly SoWned in white net over mink sill,
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Louis and family
have moved into their new home, Al Quincy
street northeast.
Mr.. A. Kaufman of New York city. for
merly of this city, will spend Xmas day in
town with relatives
Mrs. Sol. Minister of Ontario place enter
tanned the Afternoon Whist Club We'd
nesday afternoon. The prize was won by
Mrs. Rudolph Behrend. Those present were
Mrs Sidney c. kaufman, Mrs l. Behrend
Mrs. Rudolph Behrend, Mrs. Simon Kann
Mrs Gerson Nordlinger and Mrs Sol
Meyer During the afternoon refreshments
were served.
The Octagon Plea sure Club will give a
large dance at Rauscher's Wednesday
evening. Several out-of-town guests will
be present.
The carnival under the auspices of the
Council of Jewish Women will take place
week at the National Rifles Hall. MANY
attractive booths have been arranged and
dancing will be enjoyed DO IN afternoon and
evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Kcenigsberg of New
York city arrived in Washington Satur-
day and will be the guests of I1rs Charles
kaufman during the holidays
Miss lila Owen of New York city. former
ly of Washington is visiting Mrs. l. l..
Blout.
Mrs. William A. Clark wife of the Mon
tana senator, who has not been here since
winter before last, sailed yesterday from
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have Joined the club since its inception are
Mr.. and Mrs. John Gross, Mr. and Mrs.
Weldon. Mrs. Torrey, Mrs Holton, Miss
Briscoe, Miss Josephine Blake, Mrs. Par
nell and Messrs. John and Frank Massie.
The next meeting will be held at the resi-
dence of Mrs. NJ. B. Downing, 1862 Law
renee street
Though preparati lions for the Yuletide are
now in full swing, the work of Vino
daughsis is not at a standstill. January
plans are being laid, and it is anticipated
that with the beginning Of the new year
enthusiasm and club spirit will be rekin-
died in the hearts of all the women who
are striving for their own educational and
social betterment. Two new classes are to
be formed, one an evening dressmaking
class and the other a class for the study
of English grammar, with Miss Eva Nor
cross as teacher. New members are
earnestly invited to join, even though they
have no other interest in the club than to
see it prosper, and other departments for
study and sociabilty in any line may be
formed at the request Of a sufficient num-
Der of persons. Prizes have been procured
for Miss ODea'S euchre to be held in
January, and some of the Dausis girls
will be on hand to serve refreshments. A
course of Shakespearean lectures the
English historical dramas is being given
on Thursday evenings by Prof Gerry, and
it is hoped that all Shakespearean lovers
will attend.
Continental Chapter, D. A. R., held it's
monthly meeting at the Ebbitt with a
large attendance. Much sympathy was
expressed for the vice regent, who has
lately buried her husband, Maj Lowe
and for other members recently bereaved.
Reports from the chapters exhibition of
tableaux were quite satisfactory, and ar
engagements were made for public meet
ing of the chapter in the near future.
Potomac Literary Club was largely at
tended at 90 9Th street at its last monthly
meeting. The reading and music were
of high quality. The main feature of the
evening the address by Capt. T. H.
Mckee on The Life Work of Edwin NJ.
Stanton"
At the regular meeting of the Young
Mems Social Club of the First Presbyterian
Church. held Tuesday, officers were elected
for the coming year as follows: Clarence
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RICHMOND SOCIETY.

Special Correspondence Of The Star
RICHMOND, December 81, 1906.
The Richmond German was organized in
most exclusive social organization in the
state, merrily set Richmond society a-swing
on the evening of December H. when its
first dance was given in Masonic Temple.
The Richmond German organized in
1866, and has held its dances during each
successive season since.
AS usual its list of patronesseS for this sea-
son are chosen from among the handsouest
and most fashionable Richmond contingent
and by name are: Mrs. John Stewart Bryan,
Mrs. p: T. d. Myers, jr., Mrs. Levin Joynes,
Mrs. Thomas Nelson Carter Mrs William
S. p. Mayo Mrs. j. Jordan Leake, Mrs
Thomas Boiling, Mrs. Allen Potts, Mrs
Joseph f. Willard, Mrs. Harry Frazier and
Mrs. E. 0. McCabe.
The officers and members of the executive
committee of the club are: Mr.John Stew
art Bryan, president; Mr. E. T. D. Myers.
jr.,. vice president; Mr.. George Melville
Reid, secretary and treasurer; Messrs 10
Lane Stern, Kirkwood Mitchell, Allen Potts
Levin Joynes and John Curre.
Debutantes of the present year make an
Caroline Gordon Rennolds, Miss Roberta
Trigg, Miss Else Lindsey, Miss Juliet
Keith, Miss Mary Butter, Miss Meta Ran
dolph, Miss Resale Mines, Miss Anita l.
Cussen, Miss Page Aylett Royal and Miss
Julia Joynes.
An engagement just announced of in
terest to both Washington and Richmond
society is the forerunner of the wedding
on January 16, 1907, of Miss Grey Moore
head, daughter of Maj Turner Moorehead
of New York, to Mr.. Robert l.. Parrish of
Covington, Va, son of the late R. L. Par
IRISH, distinguished member of the state
bar for many years.
Miss Moorehead is a granddaughter of
former Governor Moorehead of North
Carolina and has spent her winters for
several years in Washington and New
York, where she has been greatly admired
The wedding will take place in the old
Moorehead mansion near Spray NJ c.
and will be charming, old-fashioneu, dis
tinctively southern affair
The executive mansion in Richmond
which has been added to and much i'm
proved within the past year, will be thrown
open for series of brilliant entertainments
on January /. Mrs Swanson, wife of Gov
ernor Claude A Swanson, has been de-
barred by her mourning from the activities
of social life since her husbands adminis-
tration began, and the old house. which
has been the scene of SO many famous
gatherings, has been, virtually closed ex-
cept to Mrs. Swanson's intimate friends
and informal visitors. So the entertain
ments scheduled for the new year are to
be very elaborate and handsome. Mrs
Swanson is young, charming and, like the
governor, very affable in manner. There
is every indication that her regime will
be very popular.
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V. Kee, president; Harry B. Moss, vice
president; Emory P. Enzor, secretary;
Fred L. Morgan, treasurer; Guy G. Butler
editor, and Herbert S. Murdoch, historian.
The retiring officers are Bert E. Corwin
president; Clarence V. Kee, vice president;
j. Steady Elms, secretary; Guy G. Butler
treasurer, and R. L. Corwin, editor The
new president, Mr.. Mckee, addressed the
members, outlining the policy of the club
for 1907.
The members of the Azarias Literary So
clety of st. Johns College entertained a
large audience at Carroll Institute Hall Fri
day with reproduction of Julius Caesar"
The students, from their bearing excited
much comment and applause. The prin-
cipal actors were Bernard P. Hesler; VIM.
Is. DAILY, Charles A. Smith, j. Bowden
Duryee, John ]. Wdmayer and Hugh H.
Cassidy.
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villa which has been 80 much az nired
since its erection over year ago. Since
thew leased 1t, over month ago. the
process of furnishing 1t has been going on
under the supervision of Mrs. Stratus. As
already announced, the last addition to
the cabinet hostesses will at once assume
the duties OF her position, and is arranging
to hold her first formal reception on New:
Year day. s-.-.-s5s.-
The, debutante yesterday was the young
est daughter Of Capt. and Mrs. Seaton
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Schroeder Miss Joanna Auchmuty Schroe-
der, a charming member of a popular fam
fly. Assisting Mrs. and Miss Schroeder and
the debutalte were Miss Morgan. Miss
Slater Miss Converse Miss Dodge. Isis
Wells, Miss Chew, Miss G0adsberough. NJ IS
Steele and Miss Mary Winsiow OF Hart
ford, Conn. The Company Ess a large and
notable one. The Misses Converse VIII give
a luncheon today.
Mrs. Richard Butler gaze a aifsaer last
night In her apartment az the Rechambeaa.
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SOCI E T Y
Continued from Second rage,)

CONTINUED from Second Fage)
their residence 904 Westminster street. The
hostess was assisted by Mrs. Lulley, Mrs.
Levy, Mrs NJ. Klawdns. III IS Berdie Alex
ander and Miss Amelia Alexander The
guests from out of town were Miss Carrie
Solomon Miss Neunan and Mr.. Harry Neu-
man of Baltimore.
After five years in South Carolina, where
Mr. Capers has been the United States
district attorney for that state. Mr.. and
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MISS Rica Schiff of Baltimore will be the
guest or Mr.. A. d. Prince and family of
1913 10th street for the holidays.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1906-02-06
Waia|ae
Demands
More Cars

The Kaimuki. waialae, Palolo I'm
provement Club, at their meeting last
night at the Bureau of Agriculture,
where large representation Of the
members was present, unanimously
adopted a resolution to the effect that
the increased traffic on the Waialae
branch OF the Rapid Transit Co war.
ranted a twenty-minue through service
to the city on that line.
Another resolution unanimously
passed was to the effect that the time
had arrived when the water rates OF
the city should be decreased and moro
especially in the outlying districts, with
a view to encouraging small farming
and diversified agricultural industries.
II was generally agreed that the wat
err rates charged were exorbitant A.
" Gear was able to show figures which
demonstrated that the Pahoa water
works. which supplies this district, was
making a mint Of money out of the
residents pockets. Dan Logan quoted
the Governor as saying that the Gov.
eminent should not charge exorbitant
rates for any of its privileges. II was
decided to take steps to secure the re.
duction of the rates II possible.
The club will establish a nursery al
Kaimuki, will work for better roads,
for n chemical engine as a protection
against fire. and for a cleaning up Of
property frontages.
The meeting was an enthusiastic one
and the members present intend to
start in with a vim to accomplish re.
suits outlined In the resolutions.
The Directors OF the Club intend to
publish an illustrated pamphlet setting
forth the attractions of the district
and a weather bureau will be estab-
lished to show the dry. cool atmosphere
In comparison with other damp and
warm sections OF the city.
President Zeno X. Myers presided ut
the meeting and outline to the club the
work which the standing committees
had accomplished. The report showed
very satisfactory progress along all
lines OF improvement.
Admiral George c. Beckley made an
eloquent speech. drawing attention to
the fact that he was president OF the
Diamond Head Improvement Club and
that his club would be more than
pleased to cooperate with the Waialae
Club on the Rapid Transit and water
rate Ideas. His sentiments were
much applauded.
In reference to the pamphlet which
the Waialae Club intends getting out,
the literary committee OF the club will
be called upon to furnish the dope.
This committee consists OF c. l.,
Rhodes OF the Star, II. w. Kinney Of
The Bulletin, and Messrs. Daniel Lo
gan and w. II. NJ. Ayres OF the Adver
4 User.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1906-02-06
new BEAUTIES TO
FAMOUS HONOLULU

Says the Los Angeles Daily Times of
January goth:
On his way to Honolulu at the re-
quest Of the authorities there for the
purpose Of giving them the benefit OF
his judgment and suggestions as a
civic adviser" for the identifying of
the city, Charles milford Robinson OF
Rochester, is spending a few days in
Los Angeles awaiting the sailing of his
steamer.
The invitation to visit Honolulu
comes to Mr.. Robinson through the
president OF Oahu college. who ar.
ranged with the Board of Supervisors
and the Art Association, and devised
a plan whereby certain public improve
ments should be made along lines laid
down by a specialist.
II Is to consider the possibilities OF
giving new beauties to place already
famous for its charm and piquancy that
Robinson will be called upon to exer.
else to the fullest his artistic talent.
Along the lines Of a park system es-
pecially, Il is proposed to work out
the plans for identifying Honolulu.
Today Robinson will be taken on a
trip about Los Angeles by the Park
Commissioners. and II is possible that
he may be called upon in the near fu-
ture to make recommendations, toward
further identifying this city. Such re-
ports and recommendations he has Just
made for Denver, Colorado Springs.
Buffalo. Detroit. Columbus and syria.
cuse. In all they call for the expendi.
ture OF many millions OF dollars.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1906-02-06
COMPO IN BUSINESS

Yesterday George l.. Compo. former
ly member Of the old firm OF Compo
& Davis, but who has recently been
acting as the manager Of l.. d. Kerr
& Co.'S shoe department in Honolulu
closed the deal whereby he secured the
shoe business OF Frank Lovegod AZ 1926
Georgia street. Mr.. Compo immediate
ly closed the store anc after the stock
is invoiced and large line OF new
spring styles Of the famous Walk-0ver
shoes are received from can Francisco
the store will be re-opened Next Wed,
nesday evening, the cath inst. has been
set as the date for his re.entry into the
business world OF Vallejo by Mr.. Com
po. and there is no doubt but that he
will be literally Eatronized by his
former friends and the shoe buying
public OF this city. Mr.. Lovegod, wnd
has been In the shoe business In this
city for several years. has been en-.
gagged by Mr.. Compo and will be his as
sistant In the store.-Vallejo, Cal.
News.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1906-02-06
WINE AND WOMAN
AND A
BULLET IN HIS BRAIN

Boatswain's Mate George Reese Of
the u. s. s. Iroquois committed suicide
about $50 o'clock last night, by blow
ing out his brains with single-bar-
relied shot gun. A coroner's jury was
empanneled today. and will investigate
tho case at the police station at 1880
tomorrow afternoon. The cause OF the
death is supposed to be intemperance
and domestic trouble, which had be.
come quite frequent in the Reese home.
His wife, q Porto Rican known as lla'
dia Locados. had applied for divorce
yesterday morning. and this is sup
posed to have brought his troubles to
n crisis.
The story OF Reese's life is one which
portrays the wages OF human weak.
ness. When in his best moods he was
not considered bad man by his asso-
ciates, but strong drink had dulled his
finer sensibillties and had lowered him
tar below the ordinary brute That he
had loved his Porto Rican wife was
acknowledged but his thirst for drink
oyercame him and at last swept away
all respect he had formerly had for
her. At last he drove her. so she claims.
to life OF shame, and demanded the
money she earned by prostitution for
his own use In buying whiskey. When
she was unable to give him money, IL
Is related, he would abuse her. Thus
the awful existence he was leading be-
came intolerable TO both, and she finally
concluded to rid herself of him.
Some weeks ago Reese brought a
gun to his house. according to the story
told by his wife, and she caused him Ia
take It away. He stated that he was
going to use II for killing birds, and on
Sunday he brought Il again.
At about 5 o'clock last night Rees,
asked his wife for money. and beini
given so cents, he Immediately filled
up on bad liquor. His wife and a CIR
friend were In the room when he re
turned TO the house. and when he pulled
| out the gun, from beneath the bed, the
women became frightened and rushed
out OF the house. A little later a shot
was heard. and investigation found
Reese lying dead. with the gun, having
string attached to its trigger, resting
on his body
Assistant Sheriff II. c. Vida immed
lately appeared at the place and found
large collection OF curious people look
Ing In on the tragic scene OF death. The
brains OF the man were found scattered
! about the room. which Is back Of the
, Iwilei saloon. the Identical spot wher,
a japanese was murdered Ave years
ago.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1906-02-06
HONOLULU IS FOUND
BY PETER McouRT
TO Be IDEAL SPOT

Peter McCourt, owner OF the
Tabor Grand and the Broadway
theatres in Denver, Is visiting Homo
lulu for the first time, and is so pleased
with this city that he declares he IL
coming again To spend winter here
or at least TO Ftay through February
March and April, the three disagree
able months In Colorado.
ut Is not often that a man is so
agreeably surprised in visiting a fam
Gus place as have been in coming 70
Honolulu. Usually one expects to find
things better than they really are,
declared Mr.. McCourt. II had no pre-
vious conception Of the glory OF Homo
lulu until came to see II for myself
My only regret is that l cannot stay
here as long as ] desire. but some Of
our party want to go to Southern Call
fornia and | am going to accompany
them.
"Never, I think, have l ever before
visited place where II seemed that !
could stay forever. | am just content
ed here, and don't feel like would even
care to leave.
There is something about this eli
mate that makes me feel SO contented
IL Is neither too warm nor too cool, but
Just right, and II has peculiar fascin'
alton for me that ! cannot describe. !
am coming here again, and ! will stay
longer next time, will bring a party
with me then. and II praise for this
place will encourage others to come
here | will certainly have an influence
In getting more tourists for Honolulu,
Honolulu Is bound to grow In pop
ularity as q winter resort. Everyone
that comes here Is sure TO go abroad
and speak well OF the islands, thus
causing others TO want to come hero
also.
There are very many things ! like
about this city. One OF them is the
street car system. Why. lone woman
can go to any part OF the city In safet,
on a street car without the necessit,
OF having to hire a carriage. Then
too, the people here are SO courteous
and obliging that II causes one to wisi
TO stay among them. ! think II woul'
be impossible for me to find anothe
place that would suit me nearly s.
we'll"
Accompanying Mr.. and Mrs. Mo