Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-28

tHdIHDerin READ an historical paper con-
corning the artificial lake of Moerris, which.
she stated, made by the king of that
name for storing the surplus water of the
Nile. In referring to the two temples In
the center of the lake. she said that they
originally stood 600 feet high, but have
been half buried by the sand of the des-
ert- The meeting was terminated with
music and refreshments.
The annual open meeting of Constitution
Chapter. d. A. R, was held at the resi-
dence of Mrs Geo T. Smallwood, 2107 s
street, Monday evening. The regent, Mrs.
Hannah b. Sperry, presided over the open
ing exercises and the evenings program.
After the singing of America" the invO-
cation was made by DR.. H. n. Couden.
chaplain of the House of Representa- tives.
The program. including the music. was
presented by members of the chapter and
their immediate families, and Mrs. Knorr
the solo pianist. The accompanist was
Mrs Harold B. Lewis.
The English, Irish and Scotch ballads
rendered were the songs sung in the
nations early history. and were selected
from the first publication of mustic in
America In 1898.
The first speaker of the evening. Mrs
Morgan ID. Lewis related details Of THE
Early Days of Constitutional History" and
described the journey of Washington for
his first inauguration
Miss Elizabeth F. Pierce gave a paper
which. under the title of THE First Ex-
pansion of the Power of the Constitution"
related to the Louisiana purchase.
Mrs. Morgan d. Lewis sang Believe Me
If All Those Endearing Young Charms
Miss Mary Wood, vice regent, read a paper
upon The Inviolability of the Constitu-
ton" but before presenting it gave brief
resume OF the. achievements of several
members of the chapter. Mrs. j. Ellen
Foster presidential appontee for the in
vestigation of child labor laws: Miss Helen
Narick Boswell. recently removed to New
York and appointed assistant secretary to
the Federation of Civic Improvement Clubs;
Miss Elizabeth F. Pierce, recording Secre-
tary general, national board, d. A. r.:
Mrs. Ellen Spencer MusSey, vice president
general of the District, and Mrs. George
4. Smaliwood, vice regent of the District.
Kathleen Marvourneen'' was sung by Miss
Pierce. Mrs. Smallwood spoke upon Pres
ent Day Issues of the Constitution" dwell
ing upon the necessity of legal control of
child labor and of the universal instaliment
of the block system upon our railroads.
Mrs. Mary S. Lockwood, upon invitation,
threw additional historical light upon some
of the evenings topics. Miss Marian
Brazier of Boston, regent of Paul Jones
Chapter, said few words of pleasant
greeting, and Mrs. Mussey spoke of the
attendance of Daughters at the jamestown
exposition.
AS a finale the chapter and its guests
joined in singing The Star Spangled Ban
ner." Refreshments were served during
the social hour
The weekly gathering of this club con-
vened at the residence of Mrs. Nj. j. Frear,
2223 Sth street northeast, TueSd-y afternoon.
and was called to order by the President,
Mrs. Edith Sage Emerson, who presided.
After tranSacting the usual order of bust
ness. including roll call, the president pro-
ceeded with the program. which consisted
of the following: Piano solo, Home, Sweet
Home" with variations, by Mrs. NJ ].
Frear: essay. Mrs. NJ. L. Willis; remarks.
Mrs. F.. A: Chambers. Remarks We're also
made by Mrs. Ada w. Foster, Mrs. Emma
A. Hawkes. and others. Piano solo, Mon
astery Bells" Miss Cecile Sales. Essays
were also contributed by Mrs. W. T. Webb
and Mrs. Baker Miss Anna NJ Smith of
Kansas gave an interesting talk about her
native state. Refreshments were served and
Mrs NJ. NJ. Gordon gave a toast to the
hostess. The following members were pres
ent in addition to those already mentioned:
Mrs. Arabella Alexander, Mrs f. a. Abb
bott Mrs. Florence Barringer, Mrs J. E.
Bradley, Mrs. J.. w. Barnard, Miss A NJ
7 chamberlain, Mrs. Narrower Mrs. Clara E.
kalstrom. Miss Flora McCreery, Mrs E.
ide Muller Mrs. Jennie Parker. Mrs. Fan
ME NJ. Page. Mrs. Thomas Robinson. Mrs.
2. s. n. Seely. Mrs. Sarah TurnbulI Mrs.
" lillian Trauty and also a number of Wis
tors.
pouring rain, consequent small at
tendance and partly impromptu program
were the features of the Short Story Clubs
asst session, April 23. President F. V
OeCoster presided. Miss II. Rea Woodman
cad the one story of the evening a chap
er from her recent book, THE Noahs
Ahoat a clever domestic tale of Noah and
MS family under twentieth century condi-
mons Mr.. William Tyler Page entertain
ngly related a series of what he termed
,eccicsastical stories''-showing that even
ms dignihed profession has its humorous
Slde- President DeCoster told few anec-
doteS OF ron-serious character; Mrs Met
calf read "The Nautical Child Miss she
Murray, guest. rected two bright num-
bers, Shadows and He Loves Me; He
Loves Me Not and Prof. Fl. c. Kirk re-
cited an original poem, "a Sight"
Miss Lillian Chenowith sang two con-
tralto solos, IAN Old Riddle" and Il Love
You, accompanied by Mr.. j. Edgar Rob
insOn.
latinS a historical incident in the House,
occurring years ago when he was page.
the Wilson VS.. Frederick contest for seat
IN tnat body, relinquished by Mr.. Wilson
to mis- rival in return for the speedy pass
age of the Grant retirement bill while the
Did hero of Appomattox was yet alive a
sacrifice. the speaker said, of pride place
ana profit for the sake of another. per-
utlons of sympathy were adopted by the
club and sent to Mr.. and Mrs. Pilman Pull
sifer on the recent death of their only
daughter, Mrs. Joseph Freund.
At the Oriental Esoteric Center, 1443 @
street the subject of the talk on Sunday
evening was The Lamp of Truth" If we
would know the truth the essential condi-
ton, the lecturer said, was to be true to
live truly, in accord with our ideals We
must live in accordance with the grand
avs of the universe. If we adapt our lives
to these laws as far as We know them dis
regarding ease, pleasure, prosperity then
as We progress the truth about all things
will grow clearer and clearer TO u.s. No
teacher, however wise, Miss Marsland said
can show US truth. for the truth is within
each one. On Wednesday a social evening
was given by The members to Mrs William
H. Bingham of New York. The musical
program was in the hands of Mr. Harry
Mack. and some of those who contributed
to the evenings enjoyment were Miss Olive
Benson, Mrs. Kenner and Mrs. Schoeneker
This part of the program was followed by
A piano recital by Mr.. Norman Daily, who
was heartily applauded.
The NJ. s. G. entertained few friends
last Friday evening at the home of its
vice president, Elmer S. Frazier 12J
street northwest Music and games were
the features of the evening. The entire
first floor was decorated with the clubs
,OloIS. cut flowers and palms. Later in the
evening refreshments We're served. Among
hose present We're Misses Ruth Sears Nell
lie NiecA, Beatrice Ward, Ruth Sudwarth