Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-24

eff Should Die Tonight Mr.. Fred E. Bar
bour recited Accidents" and for an en-
core gave Isaac WaltOns Prayer. Mr..
S. K Hall contributed what Happened
in Captain Jack Crawfords Camp"
The thanks of the audience were extended
by rising vote to Mrs. l.. j. Y. Wlthee,
who had prepared the program. and to the
participants who had contributed In max
ing the evening a success.
The Potomac Literary CLUB held its
February meeting Tuesday evening at 5Z2
9th street northwest. Rev. E. g. Powers
gave short talk on the poet.aP Paul Law
renee Dunbar. and read several selections
from his poems. Remarks were made by
Messrs. Silas Boyce, George Lawrence. s..
X. Hall and E. w. Weaver. after which
the following program was given: Piano
duet, Misses Naomi and Sarah Richardson's
dance and solo. Miss Leona Callan, ac-
oompanied by her sister: recitation. Col. E.
B. Thompson; quartet, Robin Affair.""
Misses Sarah and Irene Richardson. Edna
Taylor and Minnie Ellenbrook, accompanied
by Naomi Richardson; recitation, Prof H.
C.. Kirk; bass solo, Mr.. G. F. Johnson; solo,
Miss Ellenbrook; duet. annie LAURIE
Misses Ellenbrook and Taylor. Nearly all
responded to encores.
Wednesday evening last the Ladies' Bow
Knot Auxiliary Of Capitol Circle. No. 3l5.
2. H. c., held a. meeting at the home of
Mrs. William Nally, 44S street north
west. where the ladies were given a BAN
quet by the past president of Capitol Circle,
No 315 Mr.. Edward Cook The dining
room was decorated with flags and palms
and the table with cut flowers and ferns.
Mrs. Thomas Esperon presided at the
punch bowl. Mr.. Edward Cook was toast
master for the evening, and toasts were
responded to by Mr.. Esperon. Mr.. Grant
and Mr.. Cook. Following this program the
ladies and their friends adjourned to the
parlor to enjoy recitations by Miss Florence
Callahan, Mr.. Thomas Esperon and Mr..
w. H. Abbott. Dancing was enjoyed until
late hour. Among those present were
Mr. and Mrs. William Nalley. Mr.. and
MRS. Thomas Esperon, Mr.. and Mrs. W. HI.
Abbott. Mr.. and Mrs. A. o. P Grant Mr.
and Mrs. Fred Kircher. Mr. and Mrs.
Howlin, Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Peterson
Mrs. Smith. Mrs. Russell, Mrs Leaderer
Mrs. Crawford, Miss Lottie Wakefield, Miss
Florence Callahan. Miss Emma LeaGerer
Miss White. Miss Ruth Abbott, Mr. Ed
ward Cook, Mr.. Edward Wilson, Mr. VIII
liam Hope. Mr.. Edgar Smith and Mr..
George Howlin.
The Michigan Social Club held its animal
banquet at the Y. NJ. C. A. Thursday even
Ing, about one hundred members and in
v1ted guests being present. The tables were
decorated with red and white. carnations
and tiny red hatchets as favors attached to
the place cards. as well as large flags
draped at either end of the ROOM reminded
all present or the near advent of Washing
tons birthday. An orchestra PLAYED pleas
Ing selections while the banquet was being
served President Weldon then made an
address of welcome, introducing Jason
Waterman as POSTMASTER of the evening
Speeches were made by Representative q
c. Gilhams of Indiana and Gerrit Diekema
of Michigan, and proceedings were enliyened
by spirited and friendly debate as to the
respective merits of their states Other
speakers were D. A. Edwards, vice presi-
dent of the club; j. A. Nichoi and Leslie
Harwood and Dr. Couden of the House of
Representatives also addressed the club. and
told some of his inimitable stories The
toasts were interspersed with musical
numbers, as follows: Spinning Song" from
Flying Dutchman," Berda. Stewart VIII
"A Madrigal,' Mrs. Arthur G.. Dunn:
Three Star Polka" cornet solo, Walter
F. Smith, assistant director of the Marine
Band
kema and Mrs. Diekema. c. c. Gilhans and
Mrs. Gilhans. DR.. and Mrs. H c. Couden
Mr.. and Mrs J. c. Weldon, Mr. and Mrs
Jason Waterman. Mr. and Mrs W. w
Eldredge, Capt and Mrs. ]. c. Wheeler
DR.. and Mrs. Sherman Mr.. and Mrs J. S.
Lacey. Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Lewis, Mr.
and Mrs. Walter F. Smith Mr.. and Mrs
Arthus G.: Dunn, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. E. Nichol,
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Seeley, Mr.. and Mrs
Stephen L. NEWMAN, Mr.. and Mrs. w. r.
Chappell. Dr. and Mrs. Washburn, Mr.. and
Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. Leslie NJ HARDWOOD.
Mr.. B. A Harlan and Mrs. Harlan. Mr. and
Mrs. ]. M. Wolcott, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank W.
Delzell, Mr. and Mrs. z. S. Harvey Mr.
and Mrs. Tunis Hicks Mrs. Ann E. Gridley,
Mrs. Estelle Brockway, Mrs. Agnew, Mrs.
Robinson, Mrs. Jordon. Misses Berda Will
son, Helen Eldredge. Mabel Bisbee Alice
Davies, Dena Hensen, Abbie L. Hill, B. O.
Sweet. Miss McAlister. Miss Gridley, Miss
Grady, Miss Radz. Messrs. Verne Lacey,
A. A. Maxim. L. E. Gridley, w. ]. Lewis,
Chas. H. T. Townsend, VIM. j. Ransdeli,
Perrin Wilson, J. H. Yule, L. H. Wilcox,
VIM. Agnew, e. J. Brookings, Allan NJ
Russell, DR.. eraser and Mr.. Gleason.
A meeting of former pupils of the Bust
ness High School-was held, Wednesday
evening for the purpose of organizing
club. Tho object Of the organisation Is to
promote fraternal spirit among the alumni
adopted the name Of orableu. and win b