Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-16

papers. with brief sketch Of the anna
teur history of the writers.
Mr.. Edgar NJ. Hayes. who was proml-
nent member Of the old Washington A. j.
Press Club, was present and gave several
interesting experiences of his career as
an amateur journalist.
After adjournment a social evening was
enjoyed.
The New Hampshire Association held a
large meeting Monday evening at WITT.
headquarters, when Henry Baker of New
gave an address entitled pilgrim Puri-
tans." The speaker gave sketch OF the
causes of the English reformation, OF the
sojourn Of the pilgrims in Holland and or
son contributed piano selections. after
which coffee and doughnuts were served
in usual Yankee STYLE
The Washington Readers Club. organ
lied for the study of literature through
the medium of elocution and dramatic art.
met IN the red parlor of the Ebbitt House.
It was an anniversary meeting, the club
having come into existence in February.
prior to the convention Of the National
Association of Elocutionists. held In
Washington. Its beginning was as tenn
porary organization, namely. for the pur-
pose Of entertaining the national conven-
ton, but, reluctant to break up the pleas
ant association thus formed, the club has
since remained together as permanent
organization.
Mrs. Elizabeth R. Walton, the originator
Of the idea. was president Of the club dur
ing the first year of its existence. fol-
lowed by Mr.. William H. Saunders for
the second and third years. and by Prof.
Charles 8. Richardson. elected for the
current year. At the last meeting Mrs.
Walton gave a short history Of the club
and its progress along the line OF its aims.
gram. each member being called upon
for an Interpretation of a passage from
the chosen author.
On account Of the absence of the presi-
dent, the meeting was presided over by
the vice president, Miss Grace Ross.
The Columbia Heights Art Club met
with Mrs. Engle on North Carolina ave-
nue. and, despite a sOmber day, had one
of the most delightful meetings of the
season. Sheraton Furniture" the art
paper. by Mrs Wolhaupter, was ex-
haustive treatise on that subject. The
Parthians" was the title of the historic
al subject given by Mrs. Stokes. Miss
Dante and Beatrice. and Mrs Emerson
that of Petrarch and Lanura. The
hostess then introduced game by hand
ing each guest valentine card, upon
which to write her name, and list OF
numbers up to twelve. Then she pro-
pounded questions, each answer to repre-
sent some noted author. Mrs. Foster won
the prize. guessing eleven out of twelve
The members were then invited to the
dining room. where the table decorations
were OF red shaded candles and conrec-
tons in heart designs in honor of the day
Each guest upon entering the room re-
ceived a heart-shaped valentine as
souvenir Of the occasion.
The Short Story Club met Tuesday
evening at 800 9Th street. The chair was
filed by the vice president. Mrs. G.. w.
Dunlop. President Wilder being prevented
by illness from being present. The meet
ing was opened by piano duet by Mr..
and Miss Taylor, who played In Festive
Array" Engelmann. very effectively. The
story of the evening, "A Current Event"
was read by the author. Mrs Virginia
King Frye, and illustrated how a live
out a tangled love affair. Miss Esther
L. De Coster sang "Bendemeers Stream"
accompanied by Mrs. Wilder and later
played "Impromptu," Schubert Mr.
Pittman Pulsifer read humorous anec-
dotes. Mrs. Leonard j. Carver recited
the love scene from "Othelo." Col. George
c. Baber gave "reminiscences of George
D. Prentice. Mrs. P. J. Hoffiiger was
appointed to take flowers to one of the
charter members of the club. Miss NJ &.
treatment. A committee was appointed
to draft resolutions Of sympathy upon the
death Of Mr.. E. A. Tibbetts. whose recent
violent death came as personal loss to
the club and its members. The name of
Miss Sue Murray was proposed for men,
bership. A vocal duet. Calm as the
Night" Carl Cote. by Mr.. and Miss Tay-
lor, closed the meeting.
Thursday evening the full membership
Of the Freon Club met at the home Of j.
Eugene Curtis. The ceremony of the
initiation was begun, and Mr. Charles
Beaumet was started on the road of
Freonism. After taking the vows Mr..
Beaumet was led blindfolded to the pas
ture Of the goat. A rigorous test of the
character of the candidate proved to the
club that Mr.. Beaumet possessed those
qualities necessary to become Freon.
and he was given the hand of fellowship
into the club. A short business meeting.
being the first under the newly elected
officers. was held just before the call to
a midnight supper.
The Worley Class Club entertained
Tuesday evening in the new church build
ing Of Bethany Baptist Church. There
were a number of invited guests present.
with a generous sprinkling of young
ladies, friends of the members. which
added much to the spirit and sociability
Of the occasion.
The debate Of the evening was on a sub
ject Of 'lively human interest" and was
participated in by three members for the
affirmative and three for the negative.