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

The United States Daughters OF 1ol2,
District. Chapter. was presided over by
Mrs. Kate Kearney Henry at the Ebbitt
| House Monday afternoon. Mrs. John
| Farnsworth received a welcome into the
chapter. Mrs. George Marsh and Miss
| Josephine C. Webster were also welcomed
after long absence. Reports OF officers
| were read by Mrs. Frank Wilson. Miss
Alice Douglas Goddard. Mrs. William NJ.
Dove and Mrs. Newport Potts. Mrs
Elizabeth Warrington Chubb was appoint
ed chairman of the reception committee
and Miss Estelle e. Richardson chairman
of the 1872 tablet committee Mrs,
George w. Baird, chairman Of the en-
tertainment committee. was instructed to
arrange the program for a reception TO
be given by the chapter in February.
| Mrs. Thomas K. Noble was appointed TO
have a leaf1et printed to be added to
the bylaws with the name and ad-
dress of each member An 1912 marker
has been placed at the grave OF Lieut..
Henry Hendley Mcpherson in Glenwood
cemetery at the request of his grand
daughters, Miss Bertha Perrie and Miss
Maud Burr Morris. The annual meeting
of the national society will be held In
New York. January 8, and attended by
several delegates from this chapter.
Monticello Chapter. d. A. R.. held It's
regular monthly meeting at the residence
Of the regent. Mrs. Mary c. Beach. 1920
18th street There was full attendance
and eleven applicants were admitted to
| membership. A social hour followed the
meeting.
The Washington Readers Club, for the
study of Interpretation of literature
through the medium of elocution and
dramatic art, held its last regular meet
ing at the residence of Miss Sarah Nor
rison. The club is entering upon the fifth
l 1.to
the auspices Of the National Association
of Elocutionists at one OF its annual con-
ventions in this city, and Mrs. Elizabeth
r. Walton was its first president. The
club is the only one for its purpose in the
city.
The feature Of the evening was paper
on "Orators and Oratory," by the presi-
dent Prof. Charles S. Richardson. In his
talk he set forth the value of the power
of eloquent speech in all the walks Of
life, especially in the political arena. the
law court and the church. also compar-
ing the Indifference of the present day
with the achievements of the ancients
In this form of expression.
The officers elected for the ensuing year
are as follows: Miss Emma L. Ostrander.
president: Miss Grace Ross. vice presi-
dent; MRS. Ethel Bartlett. recording sec
rotary: Miss Kinda Burke. correspond
ing secretary; Mr.. Fred Barbour, treas
urer.
The Catholic Womens Circle held its
regular semi-monthly meeting Monday
last in the residence of Mrs. P. P. Mullett,
1917 Corcoran street northwest, Mrs. M.
L. Coope presiding. Prayer was the
topic for conversation, under the direc-
torship Of Miss Mary MCGEE and Miss
Mary Fax. A brief history of the origin
Of the Lords prayer. the Hail Mary. the
Apostles Greed, the Angelus and many
poems relating to prayer was read by
Miss Mc1ill. Miss Fax, Mrs. Mullett,
Mrs Lohr. Mrs. Claude and Mrs. Lousee.
respectively Pictures OF the Angelus.
Annunciaton. Visitation and the ancient
attitudes of prayer were distributed for
study purposes, after which the thirty
five members present Joined In general
conversation upon prayer. Mrs. Coope
announced that the next subject would be
Legends of the Christ Child at the resi-
dence of Mrs. Colford. 1867 street
northwest, December %, 1903. Refresh
ments were served.
The Short Story Club met at 800 9th
street northwest Tuesday evening. Prof.
L. H. Wilder, president. presiding. There
was q large attendance. Mrs. L. H.
Wilder had charge Of the program. The
first number was q brilliant piano duet.
"Lustspiel Overture" Keler Bela) played
| by Mrs Carl Smith and Mrs. Wilder.
The story Of the evening was by Mrs.
| Ida Lair, and was graphic description
OF a storm episode in the early kansan
.
| sketch by Mrs. J. o. Estabrook An
| original humorous poem. The Measles"
was delightfully."- recited by Mrs. J. M.
Wolcott Dr. Thomas Calver entertained
| with a characteristic poem. 1.-The Man
With the Spring Solos,"
Mr. L. E. Adams, who Is q new acquisi-
ton to the musical circles of Washington.
gave an unpublished composition of his
own on the violin, "Grande Fantasia de
Concert" The dainty piano accompani-
ment. also original, was played by Mrs.
| l.. E. Adams. Later Mr.. Adams played
| ''Traumerie and Romance" by r. Schu-
mann. The essay of the evening, 1.-THE
Psychology of the Short Story was by
Or. J. s. Lemon. A vote of thanks was
| rendered the essayist for his interesting
tpaper and Profs. H. G. Kirk and l. H.
Wilder were delegated to convey the
| compliments and thanks of the club to
Dr. Lemon. now in the Episcopal Eye
and Ear Hospital for an operation on his
| eyes.
Prof. Hyland c. Kirk. Capt. F. v. De
| Coster Mrs. Rachel Tougate Beck and