Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-15
AMONG THE CLUBS

Miss Bowie previously shared this honor.
AMONG THE CLUBS
The Abracadabra Club met last Wednes-
day evening at the residence of Mrs.
Pierce. Responses to the roll call were in
the nature of quotations on war, to
which the evening had been devoted.
Marching Through Georgia" was sung by
full chorus, followed by a paper on
Chattanooga During the Campaign of
1854" by Capt. Kreidler, who was there.
The club was favored with two solos by
Mrs. Dunn. and to a piano solo by Mrs.
Wilson. Mrs. Hardy read "a Perfect
Tribute" by NJ. r. S. Andrews, depicting
the circumstances under which President
Lincoln delivered his famous Gettysburg
address. A humorous recitation by Mrs.
Appleton Clark closed the exercises, after
which refreshments were served
The Excelsior Literary Club met last
Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs.
William Tranty. The president. Mrs
Florence Duffie. presided. After the bust
ness program the study of South America
was resumed. Mrs. E. A. Chambers, the
lecturer, gave an interesting paper en-
titled THE Colonies Of Guiana" in which
she touched on the early settlements
described the expeditions that went out in
search of a supposed Ell Dorado; gave an
account OF the flora and iauna and natural
advantages of tropical country, and
concluded with a contrast between the
days of pioneer work and the present
luxurious conditions in the cities of
Guiana. Discussion followed the lecture.
Mrs. Hawkes. followed with a paper on
the Resources and Exports of Guiana"
giving much valuable data along those
lines. At roll call aprOpos papers and
quotations were given. At the conclusion
of the literary program the hostess served
event on the social calendar of the club,
was recently held at the home of Mrs.
Jennie E. Bradley. CAT East Capitol street,
when eleven members and as many visit
ors were present. Two-minute papers on
the Fine Art of Conversation were read
by Mrs. Duffie. Mrs Chambers, Miss Nc
Creery and Mrs. Barker; remarks were
made on the subject by DR.. Henry Baker.
MIR. Frear. Mrs. Willis, Mrs. Foster, and
others Vocal solos and duets were given
by Mr.. and Mrs. Frear, and instrumental
| music by Mrs. Carr and Mrs. Donaldson,
after which conversation became general
The Short Story Club met in the w. c.
T. U. parlors last Tuesday evening, Presi-
dent l.. III. Wilder presiding. A program
was provided by Harry w. Se1ah, open
Ing with an instrumental number. Rom
ance," by Miss Miriam Selah. After the
secretary. Mrs. NJ. M. Metcalf, she further
entertained with paper on Humorous
Gleanings.' depicting English it is
sometimes written. "Reminiscences" by
and notable characters through long
series of years. President Tyler crowned
her with a flower wreath for excellence
Of conduct when she was a school girl at
the Georgetown Convent.
Prof. Frederic NJ. Noa writer and lin
guist, was present and read an original
poem. Happiness Without Alloy" and
CaSiguaguas," an English translation by
him from the Spanish original of Jose
F'ornaris, a love poem of the primitive
Indians of Cuba. He also presented to the
club one of his books
The essay of the evening was by Prof
Hyland c. Kirk. presenting an analysis
of Doctor Marigold." "a Sketch of
Childhood was storiette of human serv-
ice by Mrs p. ]. Hoffiger. Other features
were banjo duet by Miss Annie Murray
and Mr.. Spindler: recitation by Miss Sue
Murray, to the accompaniment of banjo
and the Song of Life an original COM
position by Prof E. {. Kenny, illustrated
on the autoharp.
Four new members were added to the
club-Richard p. Evans, Prof e. G. Ken
ney. Mrs. Ina Sage Post and Mrs. LYDIA
Lair
The sympathy of the club was extended
to DR.. Thomas Calver because of the re-
cent death of his brother. DR.. William
Calver.
The Capitol Hill Literary Club met last
week at the home of Mrs. A. C. Boynton
92S p street. The president Mrs. Davis
presided The corresponding secretary
Mrs. S. A. c. Bartlett, resigned and Mrs.
Walporte was elected to the office. Mrs.
Townsend gave humorous story. A
biography of the Prophet Mahomet was
given in an essay by Mrs. Boynton. fol-
lowed by "A speech from Mrs. Walporte,
stating the effect of the Mohammedan
religion on the present age. compari-
son of old and new religions was INDUCED
in by the club generally
The members of the Louisa Adams
Chapter, OAR. were entertained by the
vice regent, Mrs G. NJ Hustled Tuesday
evening After the usual reports, the
election of officers for the coming year
took place as follows: Regent, Mrs. Thorn
as Hamer Johnston; vice regent Mrs.
Gilbert NJ Hustled recording secretary
Miss Mary l.. Bickford; corresponding sec
rotary, Miss Ella E. Purdy: treasurer
Mrs. Charles S. Bundy; registrar, Miss
Jeanette s. Landon; historian, Mrs
Frances M Gregory. A social hour with
State Councillor Naomi Hagerman and
her staff of officers of the d. of A. paid
Independent Council, No. 2, an annual
visit last Monday. Stations were filled
by the following officers: Mrs. Naomi
Hagerman. state councillor: Mrs Georgi-
anna Evans, associate state councillor;
Mrs Lola Hauptman, vice state councillor;
Mr.. Edward Swink, associate vice state
councillor: Mrs. Hettie Rupert, state con-
ductor; Mr.. August Sheele, state warden;
Mrs Matte Donaldson. state inner SEN
tinel: Mrs Cora Lowe. state outer SEN
tinel: Mr.. G. 0. Borher. state secretary;
Mr.. William Swink, state treasurer; Mrs.
Alice Frey state chaplain. Calls from the
councillor resulted in responses from many
members, of which there was large
number, all councils being we'll represent
ed State Councillor Hagerman. Assistant
Councillor Evans. Councillor Alice Court
ney and Financial Secretary Annie c.
Lyles of Independent Council were the re-
cipientS of presents. there being responses
of appreciation from each. Refreshments
were served afterward
The Crittenton Wheel Club met Thurs.
day afternoon with Mrs. Casanova, 1905
Caroline street. Mrs. Story being out of
town, Mrs. Woodbury. acted scribe.
She read letter from a soldier in Ten
neSsee asking the club to send him SO to