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8 1.-THE CLUBS5
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The Abracadahra Club met March with
Mr.. c. H Squier. So East Capitol street
Quotations were given from Shakespeare In
answer to roll call Twenty-efght mem
bcrs were present Resolutions on the
death of ]. d. Croissanf were reported
adopted and ordered engrossed and sent to
the family. Mr.. s. A. Perham presided.
Miss Florence Pierce sang solo. Cherry
Ripe accompanied by Miss Bullaugh. Mrs.
H. N. Sterns read paper entitled Songs
of the Civil War" She described when
and where these songs were written. both
In the north and south. and how they were
sung by the soldiers. Mr.. Appleton Clark.
1r, read a paper entitled Modern Archi-
tectura1 Tendencies He illustrated by
views the different styles of architecture
prevalent In certain countries and cities.
This was followed by. select reading by
Mrs. ]. L. McCreery. Miss Pierce then
sang Love His Eyes Refreshments
were served by the hostess. Visitors were
Mr.. and Mrs. H. F. Pierce. Mrs. NJ A.
Squier Miss Bullauxh and Miss Pierce.
The Columbia Heights Art Club met with
its vice president. Mrs. Wolhaupter. Thurs
day, Mrs. Dorris chairman. Sixteen mem
bers were present. Reports of the sacre-
taries were read and accepted. The nrst
paper of the day. art OF the Indians OF
Great Plains" was given by Mrs. McCree-
ry. and was fun of interesting information
and illustrated by numerous articles of IN
dian Industry. After discussion on THIS
subject Mrs. Foote read an admirable pa
per on the History OF Oliver CromweH.
The discussion brought forth historical
facts and anecdotes on this destroyer OF
kings and dismantler OF palaces. Roll call
followed on the themes of the two papers.
Mrs. McCreery said all Indians, no matter
Of what tribe or where they lived, even
%f-z 1t.xl1.- I4otr tlyka q
Greek cross in all their embroidery, basket
work etc. to them a symbol of the sun
and an emblem of life and health. ana
that now they did exquisite lace work IN
preference to any other. Mrs. Nelson ek-
hibited an Indian club. The mtscelia-
neous program consisted of readings from
Lucille and Olive Schriner.
The Washington branch of the Theosophi-
cal Society held a meeting at the headquar-
ters, 222 A street southeast, Sunday even
ing last. The subject for study was select
ed from the Parts of Discipleship" by.
Mrs. Besant Short papers on the subject
were furnished by several members, re-
marks made by others, and a general dis
cussion concluded the lesson.
The Wednesday evening class continued
the study of Ancient WISDOM the sub
-ject being Karma. 1t was decided to take
up the Planetary Chains and the Races"
at the conclusion of the lessons in ancient
wisdom The Thursday evening class for
Friday evening class Is reviewing 1.-The
Study of Consciousness.
Chapter B. P. E. o. met Wednesday after
noon with Mrs. Raymond at the Royalton
for the annual business meeting and cleo
tion of officers. After transacting some I'M
portant business relating to the formation
OF a new chapter the following officers for
the ensuing year We're elected: President,
Mrs. w. E. Andrews; vice president Mrs
Virginia Swinburne; corresponding secre-
tary. Mrs. Clara B. Moores; recording sec
retary, Mrs. w. ]. Ethel; treasurer Mrs.
E. p. Seeds; chaplain, Mrs. II. NJ. Kingsley;
guard Mrs. Miles Fuller. The newly elected
officers were installed and the hostess serv-
ed refreshments
The Bowknot Club of Capitol Circle. No.
S15. of the p. H. C. met at the residence of
Mrs. Rose Riedl, 709 l street northeast, on
Thursday evening The club arranged to
furnish satin drapes, with gold trimmings,
for Capitol Circle No. 315, also a beautiful
flag for their altar, and It is the intention
of the Bow Knot Club that Capitol Circle
shall have everything TO make the members
and friends proud Of their circle. At the
close of the business meeting refreshments
were served to the members and their
friends. after which games and vocal and
instrumental music were enjoyed by all.
Those present were Mr.. and Mrs. Kircher,
Mr. and Mrs Abbott Mr. and Mrs Nally,
Mr. and Mrs. Riedl, Mr.. and Mrs Camp
bell, Mr.. Tppett. Miss Riedl, Mr. Tram
well, Miss Wakefield, Mr.. Lille. Mrs. Rus
sell, Mrs Smith, Mrs. Peterson. Mr.. Smith,
Mr. Crawford, Mr. Russell, Mr.. Warner,
Mr. Howlin, Mr.. Vermilion. Miss Rose
Redl Miss Anna Rossiter and Mr.. William
Riedl jr.
Mrs Martha 8. Gielow president general
of the Southern Industrial Educational As
sociation, lectured on the needs and works
of that organization recently at the Public
Library under the auspices OF the League
of American Pen Women An appreciative
audience present, despite the stormy
weather. Mrs Gielow, who has gained rec
ognttion as a delineator of southern life,
both here and abroad, told of the work be-
ing done to bring culture and education to
the southland The subject was interviewer
with plantation and southern folk lore tales.
The Excelsior Literary Club met Tuesday
with Mrs. Knapp. The president called
the meeting to order at o'clock, and, busi-
ness being disposed Of the literary portion
OF the occasion was opened by Miss Knapp,
who played two selections on the piano.
Mrs. Duffe the essayist, chose for her
subject THE Roman Drama" Short
sketches were given and Mrs. Knapp gave
a recitation depicting the mutual love of
a mother and her afflicted son.
The Congenials entertained their friends
with their usual cordial hospitality at the
monthly assembly given by them at Ma
The Unity Club had its banner night
Thursday evening last, when the students
OF the Hickman Dramatic School, under
the direction Of Mr.. Robert Hickman, en-
tertained the club with several pleasing
Holden presided. The opening feature was
a cornet solo by Prof James A. Joyce