Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-20

at the last meeting to draft resolutions
on the death. death Of Capt l: |. Dean, re-
was brought out that Capt. Dean was
one of the four original founders Of the
Grand Army Of the Republic. and also
one of the founders Of Lincoln. Post, G. A.
R., Of the District of Columbia The
resolutions will be forwarded to his son
and daughter in Tampa, Fla.
A delightful entertainment was given
last Wednesday evening by the members
of the Cercle des Precieuses Ridicules at
the residence of the vice president, Mile
udhomme. A large and appreciative
audience was present, and the following
program was thoroughly enjoyed: Piano
solo by Mile. Marie Becker. entitled "Dia-
ioguesr lMyer1; reading by Nine. sheri-
dan, Bob punt" (Gyp); monologue by NJ.
snulte. L'homme precis," Felix Cali
paux: recitation by Mile. Girardin, ma
poleon deux" Victor Hugo): piano solo,
Overture de Guillaume Tell" by Mile
Marie Becker: monologue. Les Renseign-
ments;" by the hostess. was an entertain
ing piece OF character acting and called
forth great applause.
The Gloom Dispellers, a pleasure club
composed of nineteen young men Of north
east Washington. gave smoker tuesday
evening at the Northeast Temple. Mr..
James A. Dillon, president. presiding.
Each member was privileged to bring
one guest. and a number of men rela-
in the pleasure Of the occasion. The
program opened with q piano duet by
Messrs. Salb and Handiboe. and follow
ing few words by the president. the
committee In charge presented shattered
by Three" a short comedy acted by
MaSSfa T.. C1npinuho oil
w. J. Frick and Fred Lake. Others who
contributed vocal and instrumental music
were John Bee Irving, ]. Dreis, Billy
Hanft. J: F Mulhare. c: F: salb. ST..
The guests present were w. E. Bucking-
Davis. E. r. Dicus, J. H. Dowdall. j. r.
Dreis. c. c. Fitzpatrick. e. ]. Frick. j..
w. Frick. A. ]. Handiboe. w. A. Hanrt.
w. F. Mccarthy. j. F. Mulhare, W. E.
Neuland. A. R. Noyes. J. F. O'Meara, C.
A. Quantrelle. c. F. Salb, ST., J. A. Sull1
van and e. D. WEIGH.
The Capitol Hill Literary Club met
Monday evening with DR.. and Mrs. Nc
kee, Mr.. Davis presiding and Secretary
Hardy present. An interesting debate
took place. The discussion of the question
was left to the members generally. The
next meeting will be held as a yearly
social at the home Of Mrs. M NJ Gordon
The Unity Club met at 522 9Th street
northwest Wednesday evening, Mr.. L. H.
gram of the evening opened with piano
solo. by Miss Marguerite Allen. The
speaker Of the evening was Judge Edward
T. Seeds. who discoursed on Some Pleas
ures OF Poetry In happy vein which
has made the Judge prime favorite with
the Unity Club. His talk was inter-
spersed with the reading OF several gems
from the popular poets. and at the close
he received a vote of thanks. A vocal
solo. The Slave Song" was rendered by
Webster. followed by an encore. "StilT vie
die Nacht." Mrs Thomas Manchester
sang to her own accompaniment 1.-THE
Rosary" and as an encore THE Toy
Van Bibber's Rock. a Legend of West
Virginia" with an encore "Persimmons."
Nrs. Rosa Lewis Townshend, unexpect-
edly called upon. recited 1.-The Darky's
R Wssi yoa and f.n on RECALL % gave R Dor Be
on short notice, gave an extract from
"Macoulay's Dream and "A Mining
Camp Episode"
Two new members were admitted. Miss
M. Alice Coles and Miss NJ. E. Hicks
The Abracadabra Club met December 18
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. William
Emerson. 81 T street. The president, Mr..
George Potwin, was in the chair, and
Mrs. Brumbaugh had charge of the mu
Sic. Thirty members answered to roll call
with quotations from American poets, and
the essay of the evening was sketch of
the life. character and work Of Thomas
Bailey Aldrich. given by Mrs. George Ide.
She recited Baby Bell' at the close Of
reading appropriate to the season, entitled
christmas Presents Mr. Charles G.
Abbott. who has been all summer in Cali
fornia making observations on Mt. Wilson
talk about his work, and described the
mirror telescope used. Mrs. Abbott briefly
spoke Of a trip UP one Of the high noun
tains. The members OF the club sang
Jingle Bells" and "Clementine" with
Mrs. Brumbaugh as leader and Mrs. Nc
Intosh as accompanist. The hostess served
refreshments.
The General Federation OF Women's
Clubs has appointed the national legis-
ME A. Watkins chairman. Chicago, ILL.,;
Mrs. Ellen Spencer Mussey, vice chair
man. Washington. D. c.; Mrs. J. Finney
Engle, Washington. d. c.; Mrs. b. A.
Green Mountain Home. idaho; Mrs. Nan
eta 3. Paul. Washington. D. c.: Mrs.
Caroline b. Alexander, Hoboken. n. j.;
Mrs. Philip Carpenter, board member,
New York city.
Inc Man run FlHktTLoI Il three
act musical comedy. was presented by the
Mischiefmakers at Pythian Temple Fri
day night. Mr.. Frank Kimmel took the
part of Hens, Pinkerton detective; Miss
Virginia Reiplinger and Miss Elsie Carey
were the leading female support. Mr..
Charles E Perkins rendered his part
very we'll. as did Mr.. Edward Kimball.
Miss Annie Lowrey. Miss Louise Klenk
and Miss Dorothy Miller. Mr.. Elwood
Wright was musical director Of the play,
which. with the lyrics. was written by
Charles Eliot Perkins.
Constitution Chapter. d. A. r.. met
Tuesday evening at 1437 @ street north
west Mrs. Hannah B. Sperry and Miss
Belle N. Tanner. hostess. and Mrs.
Morgan D. Lewis. regent, presided. The
subject Of study for tho current month,
pilgrim and Puritan" furnished inter
esting material for discussion of that
part Of the worlds history. Verdrs
'Pilgrim's Chorus" was sung by the chap
ter and Miss Pierce sang. The regent
of Columbia Chapter. Mrs. Croissant. and
Mrs. Davis were guests. Four new men,
hra orIa e,