Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-05
was the subject of a paper presented by

was the subject Of a paper presented by
Mrs. Harold Dougherty.
One guest Miss Pierce, and the following
members were present. Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles G.. Abbot, Mr.. and Mrs. Amherst
w. Barber, DR.. and Mrs. Charles w.
Brown, DR.. and Mrs. g. M. Brumbaugh,
Mr.. and Mrs. Appleton p. Clark, jr.,
Miss Emily Doherty, Mr.. and Mrs. Harold
I; Dousherty. Mr.. and Mrs. George R.
Ide. Mr.. Hyland C. Kirk, DR.. and
Mrs. James Mckee, Mrs. Elizabeth L.
Pierce. Maj. and Mrs. George c. Potwin.
Mrs. Jennie Stearns, Mrs. Myron L. Story
and Miss c. A. Van Doren.
ical Society held its regular meeting at the
headquarters, 222 A street southeast, SUM-
day evening last. The meeting was opened
by the president, Mr. ]. Harry Carnes, who
Theosophical Society Mrs. Gregory and
Miss Hendricks gave an instrumental duet,
and Mrs. Florence Duff1e a reading emit
tied "Metempaychosis." by Aldrich. The lee
turer OF the evening, DR.. W. w. Baker.
fully prepared paper on "Reincarnation in
which he traced the growth and develop
ment Of the various bodies through which
the reincarnating ego contacts the planes
OF nature and gains experience.
The meeting was concluded with a piano
duet by Mrs. Gregory and Miss Hendricks,
a reading by Mrs. Florence Duff1e, and a
rev remarks Dy the president.
Wednesday evening the class studying
THE Pedigree Of Man" held its regular
meeting. The lesson treated of the deyel-
opment of the sub-races Of the fourth, or
Albanian race. and the formation of the
continent Of Atlantis. On Friday evening
the class studying the science of the emo
tfons held Its regular session and contin-
ued the review Of the previous work
The Excelsior Literary Club met Tuesday
afternoon with Mrs. Sarah TurnbulI 1927
N street northwest. An impromptu recep-
ton was given Mrs. ]. d. Frisbie a valued
member Of the club. the day being both the
anniversary of her wedding and her BIRTH
day. Mrs. Florence Barringer furnished the
music for the meeting.
Dr. Margaret Huddleson gave a paper on
The Gold Fields of Colorado" Mrs c. s.
N. Seeley read valuable historic paper on
the Life of John G.. Fremont" Mrs T. E.
Ferrin read pleasing paper entitled pic
turesque Charleston
After discussion Of topics for the forth
coming yearbook refreshments were
served.
At the Oriental Esoteric Center, 1443 O
street Miss Marsland spoke Sunday even
Ing from the text: He that will lose his
life for my sake shall find it." The speaker
said that life is full of paradoxes. To find
We must first be willing to lose; to see the
truth we must become blind to the outer
world. In illustrating life Of service and
sacrifice the lecturer cited the frequency
with which,, in great railroad catastrophes,
an engineer stands firm at the throttle of
his engine. although he knows he is going
to certain DEATH His duty Is first life Sec
ond. He does not become a hero at one
bound, In q day." 1t was pointed out. 1T is
not the occasion that makes the man. Oc-
casions but show us what we are" We'd
nesday evening the subject was Kali
Youga." and Thursdays meeting closed the
course Of lectures on the 'Tarot Of the
The last Colonization Circle of Parzelia
met with Mrs. Dieudonne May /. The es-
say Of the occasion was prepared and read
by Miss Flora McCreery. The heath light
was set burning to the music of Home.
"Dearie."" Miss Bertha Ankum sang Rock
Ne to Sleep" After an enjoyable banquet
the circle adjourned till October.
The Freon Club Thursday evening, that
being the clubs social night, held box
party at the Belasco Theater to witness
the performance Of Wang" The chair
man Of the social committee appointed a
rendezvous where the members and their
friends met, and subsequently went in a
body to the theater. The members wore
their club. coIors. After the performance
the members and their guests partook Of
who attended were Freon Eugene Curtis
and Miss Lillian Gayle. Freon N. R.
Wales and Miss Spalding. Freon Gable
and Miss Heitmuller. Freon Andersen and
Miss Ellen Andersen, Freon George Grubbs
and Miss Heitmuller. Freon Samuel and
Miss NJ. Hall.
The Laurels held their monthly business
meeting Tuesday evening at the residence
of Mr.. and Mrs. G. H. Solbach. 1000 Eouth
Carolina avenue southeast. At the con-
clusion Of business progressive pitch was
played, first prizes being won by Mrs. j.
b. Altman and Mr.. D. W. Leman.' BOBBY
prizes were awarded to Mrs. H. N. Will
liams and Mr. Samuel Bates. Among those
present were Mr.. and Mrs. D. w. Leman,
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Bates Mr., and Mrs.
III. N. Williams, Mr.. and Mrs. j. B. Alt
mann and Mr.. and Mrs. G.. H. Solbach.
Refreshments were served.
Railroad Pleads Guilty.