Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-23

Clubs met last night at the w. c.. T. L.
parlors. Mrs. Charlotte f. Main presid-
ing Mrs. Edith Sage Emerson gave
paper on art The main address of the
evening was delivered by Or. Henry J.
Harris of the bureau Of labor.
The Catholic Conversation Circle met
Thursday evening at headquarters. IO6
18th street northwest. Mrs CoOpe distrib-
uted a large number Of handsome pictures
of Raphaels Madonnas and Fra Angel
cas- Twelve Musical Angels. Mrs. Virts
made motion that the pictures be plac d
upon exhibition and the public invited
free of charge, to view them next Thurs
day afternoon and evening. The motion
was carried and the public is invited to
the exhibit Thursday next.
Miss Hswett moved that the members
of the circle act as hcstessas for the
evening and explain the pictures. Motion
carried. Miss kribs suggested that each
the exhibit a Catholic art exhibit. The
suggestion met with the approval of all
the members. who Will each contribute
their share of Catholic art for the even
ng.
Among those present were Mrs. Ida NJ
Colford. Miss Fax, Miss Dillon. Miss Ethel
Colford. Miss Kathryn Kirby. Miss KribE
Miss Florence Colford. Miss Lancaster
Mrs. Mary Virts, Miss CoNen. Mrs. Mar
garct G. Lohr. Capt. and Mrs. Coope
Vi -
Rhodes. Miss Brown, Miss Mabel Knight
and Miss O'TOole.
Continental Chapte-. D. \. r. had large
attendance at its regular monthly meet
ing at the Ebbitt House. Monday after
noon. the regent. Mrs. William r. Lowe
presiding. Routine business wasfoliowed by
some interesting new business and reports
were received rega riding money raised TOR
Continental Memorial Hall and of work at
Neighborhood House. Several invitations
to social and patriotic functions wee re-
ceived. also a letter expressing thanks
for a beautiful flag recently presented by
this chapter to the Juvenile Court One
new member was welcomed from Mime
sofa and one member transferred 10
New York chapter
The Excelsior Literary Club met with
Mrs Powell. at l31 Maryland avenue
three persons present. The study
Egypt" was resumed. the lecturer for the
day being Mrs. Thomas Robinson. VINO
gave a pape- on "Mehemet Ali. the vice
roy of Egypt .,
one of the most remarkable men OF his
age He constructed a canal. laid tele-
graphs, improved the navy. rounded col
lages. instituted educational reforms. pro-
tected the postal service and invited ior-
.igners to settle in Egypt. his only serious
mistake being the slaughter of the Name
lukes." The president introduced Miss
Pettigrew, who gave paper on E.gyptian
Travel" The lecturer sketched her ex-
pc fence at Cairo. Luxor. Memphis. Hell
apolis and Karnak. interspersing her de-
scriptions of tombs. pyramids and tenn
pies with scenes in the market places
bazaars and the mission schools: AT the
close the club thanked Mrs PettgreW by
a rising vote.
Two vocal solos by Miss Griggs Of New
York and a discussion on the '.Gooelin
Tapestry by the president and Mrs
Chambers concluded the session. AFTER
adjournment the hostess served refresh
ments.
The Cercle des Precieuscs Ridicules met
Wednesday evening at the residence or
Mile MacNaughton, when there was me
usual good attendance. A comedy, Which
had been arranged for as part of the
program for the evening had to be de-
ferred naccourt of the absence OF some
of the members: the Cercle however. Is
never at a loss to provide an artlsuc en-
tertainment and the following program
was given, to the great enjoyment OF the
members and their guests:
Reading by Mile. Martin. "Grand-pere
vous n'etes pas vieuX;" piano SOLO oy
H. Kowsky. "serenade in c.: duet by BY
Bohemians'': reading by Nine Sheridan
"Un diner intimer": piano solo by II.
Kowsky, "Danse Maca ore; recitation
by Nine. Bourgeat. La .fiancee du tim
Window, La Valse i" by Szemelenyi.
Mrs. florence 8. Duffie read a paper
on Life After Death" at the Sunday
Philosophical Society. Pythtan Temple.
The lecturer took DIP in some detail the de-
scrption Of the souls first habitat. winch
she pictured az kind of progressive
and spiritualized countFrpart of Its earth
life; this was not heaven. she said. for
the soul had stifl to undergo second
brief sleep, during which. 1t Withdrew
from whatever earthly parts yet ciunS
to It, On awakening it was then In hea-
ven, which Mrs. Duff1e stated was ne'ther
vivid and happy state of CONSCIOUSNESS
during which every wirthy thought was
worked out to complete fruition.
This truly spiritual state. the lecturer
Individual as to fit him for further eff
forts and greater achievements on earth.
whittier he was drawn into reblrth. with
all past exper ences assim;lated and trans
muted into better faculties Heaven was
thus for each of us a beautiful rest be-
tween two earth lives.
The National Union Club held it's second
meeting for thu month Friday evening at
Pythian Tempt. For some time the club
ladies night" and on this occasion the
hall was crowded. Five members were
added to the list of membership. From
$50 to 9:3O O'Clock progressive euchrn
was INDUCED in. tn" following s.
curing prizes: First ladies' prize. Mrs P.
J. Mendeli; second ladies' prize. Miss M.
c. Wright: third ladies' prize. Mrs. c. {.
Brodie: first gentlamens prize, w. W.
Chase: second gentlemen's prize. G. a
Haley; third gentlemen's prize. A G.
Turner.
program of entertainment was as fol-
lows: Club song. Glee G ub: voca' sclo.
The Cuckoos Song Smre! Hoopar,
accompanied by Ed Muth; reeitat ons.
Leap Year Mishaps' and "Littl" john
MES T ouhle,' Miss Florence E. Gala
han: voca. solos. ~ llia." "Spetz md
Spetzer'' and "Luzanne." Mrs. Roc -arorn
Marsh accompanied by Miss McCaulley.
humorous sketch. "A Pair of Luaatics."
Miss Monaghan and Ed Mu:h: vocal so.os.
That's What the Rose Said to Me" and
'Dreaming." Stephen Laut.
Light refre shments w.re served later
The Columbia Heights Art Cub held it's
regular meeting Thursday afternoon with
Mrs. Stokes at the Portner. Mrs. Andrews
occupied the chair. The subject OF art
notes. Revival of Que n Anne Style Of
Architecture was presented by Mrs!
Foote. The study Of the history of Persia
vas advanced several centuries with the
Christian era in a PAPER on The Hous