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The Washington herald., 1909-02-14
AN EARLY ROBIN.
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Written for TIE Washington Hezidl
As l went out in the early morning. I
heard the notes Of robin, clear and
sweet. as If coming from q. magic flute.
l stopped in my tracks. and thought I
had gone back into dreanland, but as
followed the sound I looked I'd. and
there. at the top Of an ice-coversd tree.
sat his lordship. Robin Redbreast- As
gazed, he squared his little red chest
at me. and called out: Il dare you!''
He rose 10 his fun height. and with
dexterous little side-step on the icv
branch. he burst forth into song. and
voiced the joy Of the winter morning. A
sudden rush Of giadness passed from my
brain TO my heart. forgot the winters
cold, and heard the voices OF the South
land The arbutus seemed 10 be nodding
to me from under the few leftover leaves
in the snow. Out from the Recovered
branches came the voices OF the spring
buds: Here We are; here we are The
crocuses began dancing at my feet. the
bank Of snow at my side became q bush.
filed with the glory OF white lilacs. The
whole morning was breathing out the
very spirit OF God. was walking in His
beloved garden" The robin ceased his
song. and few away. but the silent fra
GRANGE Of the morning remained. and I
felt close TO me the Hands OF Christ. -
I thanked God that from that robins
throat 1 had received new inspiration
and from the depths Of my soul felt the
throbbing life Of everything alive. the
blessed spirit Of Joy, health. and op-
timiSm-
Brave little minstrel, Yoscs sweet and stTOuE.
Making of hunger and want bright song;
Hopefully singing from an icc-cCse-sd tree.
and filing the morning vilh god cheer" fos 5s
MY. but it's eOldi most lost NY BREATH
Sings my minstrel. and Tn most foze 10 dszth
Have you got any food inside q your door
For fellow ike NET I'm poor, TeTy poor
Hs tzittezcd and sang "Ts-s fair. sweet day.
Out from nS soul sliPPsd the clouds q s7sy.
And NY sep grew lighter as ! walked slon<.
Thrilled and filed With the robins song
When a robin gives you his morning cheer
There's nothing that day that you need fear.
think God sent Ris minstrel os peace
That ! might al ny grnblings ceass
Yes. from out that ice-oorered tree
God sent the robins song 70 ne:
For nothing less than Love divine
Could have sung those sosl notes into nine.
ALLIE SHARPE BALCH.
is5 Euclid street.
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Oars 70 kENSINCToN
WAR VETERANS MEET.
Washington Temple Plans for Beae-
1T on February 23.


Washington Temple. LiaeaI Society OF
the Spanish War. held its regular month
" meeting Friday evening last. II Flynn's
Han. Eighth and K streets Several
candidates were admitted to membership.
Mrs. Leta Ferguson. having been appoint
ed by Department Commander Rausch,
q S. v. V. 20 assist in the reception
70 National Commander Newton. was in
6orsed by the meeting.
The society received and accepted sn
invitation to attend the ceremonies IN
honor OF the Maine dead next Sunday
afternoon. IN the Ls1ther Place Memo
rial Church Arrangements were com
p.sted for the complimentary monthly
euchre and dance on the fourth Friday
Of this month.
Mrs. Allyn X CaprOn, who has In
charge arrangements for the benefit 70
take place in Eagles Hall. on February
q. announced the following committee:
Mrs. F. s. Hodgson. Mrs. George W.
Driver. Mrs. X Lawson. Ms. Marcy
Mitchell. Miss Anna Ferris, Mrs. FeTgu-
son. Mrs. Nalrn. Mrs. Doiph, Mrs. Drake
Miss Damon. Mrs. Lawber. and Miss
Duval.
Col r W Pearson and Capt W Hen
derson viii have charge OF ceremonies
during the evening. Refreshments viii
be served. and a musical programme viii
be provided
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scores were kept by Miss Mary Snowden,
Mss Jean Brent. Miss Clarence Snow
den. and Miss George French. The
prizes we're won by Mrs. Stewart ]
Jameson. Mrs Gardner BOOthe. and
Mrs Thomas 3. Cochran
Mss Grace Goodwin celebrated her
eleventh birthday on Wednesday even
ing at her home in North St Asapa
street. Many OF her friends were pres
ent and numerous gifts were received
Games were played, and the evening
proved most enjoyable. Those present
were Miss Lucille Johnson. Miss Flor
ence Johnson. Miss Elizabeth H8ntzmOn.
Miss Mildred aArnOld. cf Washington:
Miss MadEe Lucas. Miss Louise Bender.
Miss Mabel Wood, Miss Eula Wood, Mss
LoueIla Stout, Miss Gertrude Stout Miss
Emma Topin Miss Elvira Penn Miss
Theresa Penn. Master Etherbert Down-
ham. Master Francis Downham. Master
HoHace Nugent. Master Marshall john
son. Master Charles Bender, Master
Francis Thaler. and Master Frederick
Thaler.
AIr William R smith was host on
Monday evening Al stag dinner in GEE
bratiOn OF his sixJy-firSt giTthday al lis
home in Cameron street Covers were
laid Tor etGlL MI SlatLl guests were
Col Harrie c. Ansley. Mr. E. F. Parkam.
Or. D. A Applega1e. Mr.. ". 81. Neither
land. Mr. Edward II. Kemper, Mr.. Hen
" H LaUghton. and Mr.. c. r. Craig.
A japanese tea was given or Monday
afternoon at the residence Of Mrs Harry
b Caion BY the japanese study class.
The rooms were charmingly decorated
with cherry blossoms. lanterns and palms
and the ladies' serving wore japanese
costumes.
Mr.. and Mrs. 7. A Groves have gone
10 Washington. where they viii make
their future home.
Mr.. George ". NAYS. Mr Vernon
Slaughter, Mr ". G. Le Hew. and Mr..
James VI. Duncan have returned from
Richmond where they attended the
Sariners- banquet on Wednesday even
ing
Announcement has been made Of the
marriage OF Mrs Betty Waters. OF this
city. and Mr. Charles Reeder, OF Wash
Ingt0n- The ceremony was performed bv
Rev. William. Morton on January g at
the rectory Of Christ Church. Mr.. and
Mrs Reeder viii make their home in
Washington
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HYATTSVILLE.

Mrs. Richard Hardesty. OF near Col
Ingtou. Prince George County. has
issued invitations &c the marriage OF her
daughter, Mrs Lena Talbot Brown. 20
Mr.. Franklin Weens. The wedding viii
take place at 12-30 p. m Thursday. Feb
ruary IS. in Holy Trinity Church. Col
lington
Mrs. A. A. Turbayne. Of London, Eng
land. sailed for her home Thursday after
a visit Of three weeks 10 her parents. DR..
and Mrs. Joseph r. Owens
M Harry ". Dorsey entertained the
members Of the Hyattsville Stag Bridge
Whist Club Thursday evening at his
home on Franklia street. Messrs. Dor
sey and Holden were the prize-winners-
At the conclusion Of the games refresh
ments were served.
Mr T. Hammond Welsh. only son Of
Mr.. and Mrs Charles Il Welsh. arrived
here Saturday from Log Cabin, in the
northern part Of Colorado. where he has
been for the past two years as an at
tache OF the forestry division OF the
United States Department OF Agriculture.
He viii remain in Hyattsville for about
two weeks He Is now visiting with his
fathers relatives IN WOOdviIle this
county.
Mr. c. c. Wilson, Of West Virginia. Is
visiting at the home Of his brother, Mr.
George W Wilson
Mr. and Mrs. George F. Curtain. of
Newark, n J.. are visiting friends and
relatives in this neighborhood
Dr. E T Owens. Of Baltimore, has
been visiting relatives in this place and
Washington
Announcement is made Of the marriage
Of Miss Grace Fisher, Of Georgetown.
D. c., and Mr.. Clement Paul Cox, son
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Richard J. Cox, Of near
Seat Pleasant, Prince George County
The wedding took place in Alexandra,
Va, Thursday, February 4, Rev. Father
groom in the water department Of the
District Of Columbia. where he is en-
ployed. presented him with a substantial
remembrance Of the event
Mr. and Mrs Bruce L. Buck enter
tanned a number Of friends al q dance
Thursday evening. A large gathering was
present. and an appetiziag supper con-
cluded the festivities.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Turner entertained
the WoOdvilie Social Club Wednesday
evening al their home in AQuaSco dis
trict A guessing contest on the names
OF trees, fruit. and flowers was the fea-
ture the first prize being awarded TO
Miss Florence Bowen ard Mr.. Spencer
Harrison. the latter OF Charlotte Hall, st.
Mary County. Following the entertain
ment features, refreshments were served.
Those present were Rev. and Mrs. z, V.
Baer, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry B. Contee.
Nr. and Mrs. Virgil N. Lawrence, Mr.
and AIRS. Edward Edelen, Mrs. William
Mcpherson and Mrs. Chapman, of Bry-
antown: Mrs Harrison. OF Charlotte
Hall: Mrs. Gwynn. OF Baltimore; the
Misses Louise and Clare Turner, Annie
and Rebecca Thomas, Messrs. Charles L.
Turner, ". s. Chichester. Joseph and
AquiIla Turner, George and Spencer Tur-
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ALEXANDRIA.

Mr.. and Mrs. Byrd c. Willis. OF Semi
nary Hill. are spending several weeks
with friends in Richmond
Miss RosaHe E Stuart. Of Cedar Grove.
King George County. IS the guest OF her
brother. Mr George c. Stuart, at the
Episcopal High School
Miss Louisa Washington. OF Washing
ton spent the weekend at the home Of
Mrs Cooper Dawson on Seminary Hill
Miss Eva Kirby is spending several
weeks with friends at AIberns-
Rev c. D. BuIla left on Monday last
for Norfolk. where he viii spend q week
visiting friends
Miss Mary H Daingerfield has returned
to her home on Seminary Hill after a de-
ligiltful visit to her sister. Mrs Stirling,
IN New York.
Col and Mrs. Frank Roberts have re-
turned 70 their home IN Abingdon after q
visit or several weeks 10 their daughter.
Mrs. WfIoughby Reade. at her home on
Seminary Hill
Miss Lisa Anderson left on Thursday
for Richmond, where she viii visit her
cousin Mrs Claude A Swanson. at the
executive mansion
Mrs. Roger B. Adams left on Friday
for Jacksonville, Fla. where she and her
sister. Miss Carrie johnson. Of Lynch
burg. viii be the guests Of Miss Matte
Price.
Mss Matte Johnson, OF Ocean View, IS
visiting relatives in this city.
Mrs. N. z Souner IS spending a few
weeks with friends in Fredericksburg.
Mrs W H T Lee, OF Ravensworth.
and Mss Katherine Stuart have gone to
Florida for the remainder OF the winter.
Mr.. Sidney Kaufman. Of Queensbor-
ough. y. c.. Is the guest Of Afr and Mrs
Samuel Bendheim at their home in Duke
street.
Mrs. George Anderton has returned
from a delightful visit OF a week TO
friends IN New York.
Mrs. Richard Gibson Is the guest Of her
sister, Airs. Clarence Howard, al her
home, Kenmore" near Fredericksburg.
Mss Jean Brent has returned from a
visit TO her aunt, Mrs. Prosser Tabb. in
Baltimore.
Mr Lewis z Machen has returned
from Warrenton. where he spent several
days
MISS rEttEA EluuL ana MISS same EA0L,
who have been the guests OF Mrs c.
William Ramsay In Cameron street for
the past few months, have returned to
their home near Richmond.
Mrs. George Carr Henry has returned
to her home in Morristown. " J. after q
delightful visit 70 her sister. Mrs VIII
lam J. Boothe, jr.. In North Washington
street
Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Todd. Of Detroit
are the guests Of Mr.. Todd's mother. Mrs
Frank s Harper, in Prince street.
Miss Bessie Robinson. OF Mansfield
La, was the guest for several days dur
ing the past week OF Miss Hattie Doug
las at her home in Cameron street
Miss Mamie Lewis Jones returned on
Thursday from Broad Run, FauquieI
County, where she was the guest Of Mr.
and Mrs Louis Scott at Cedar Hills
Mrs William J. Boothe entertained a;
a reception on Thursday from to al
her home IN Princess street IN honor OF
Mrs Frank Slaymaker. Mrs. William
Boothe, jr., aud Mrs. Gardner Z Boothe
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MUSURGIA CLUB CONCERT.
Male Chorus 10 Be Heard Again at
New Masonic Auditorium

The Musurgia Club. OF Washington, un-
der the direction Of Edgar Priest. win
be heard again in concert ir-the new
Masonic Auditorium on Thursday even
ing. February Is. The club. which is now
two years old, Is composed Of forty Of
the leading male, chofr singers OF the
Capital. The clubs concert on Decem-
Der 5 pleased the most critical music
lovers in the Capital Two Of the most
effective numbers sung at the December
concert win be repeated by request-''A
Summer Lullaby (Glbson) and Ashes
Of Roses iCole). The club viii be as
sisted by Mrs Thomas c. NOyes, who
viii sing two groups Of songs
Minister'S Orchestra VIII also assist,
and VIII play the orchestral parts IN Fell
Glen Davids Desert" which viii be
sung in the first part OF the programme.
The solo parts in this work viii be sung
by Joseph F. Matthew, and the descrip-
tive parts viii be read by Edwin Callow-
Considerable credit for the success Of
the society is due its able musical direc-
tor. who has been untiring in his efforts
TO make the Musurgia one OF the leading
male choruses Of the country.
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PROF. GRIGGS TO LECTURE.
Third Annual Coarse by Washington
Playground Association.

Third Annual Coarse by Washington
Playground Association.
The Washington Playground Associa-
ton has engaged Edward Howard Griggs
for q third annual lecture course IN
Washington The courses OF the last two
years have been largely attended
No man in the lecture field occupies a
place comparable 10 that Of Prof. Griggs-
Not only in the spcial gifts Of persuasive
eloGuence. combined with wealth Of
scholarly. resource. does he stand without
a peer. but he IS unique in that he con-
fines himself to the consideration Of the
higher spiritual needs. limiting his
themes 70 those Of literary, philosophical,
OF ethical import.
The forthcoming course Is one Of six
lectures on art and the human spirit.
the meaning and relations OF sculpture
painting. music, poetry.
Mr.. Griggs' synopsis OF the course de-
clares:
The aim Of this course Is, therefore.
TO consider as fully and searchingly as
possible the place and meaning OF the fine
arts IN relation TO the spirit Of man. We
shall study first the unity Of the arts,
their expression and Interpretation in CON-
mon OF the universal elements Of human
experience. Then the historic sources OF
the arts and the great forces that deter
mine the specific characteristics Of a
masterpiece viii be studied. The heart Of
the course viii be an effort to define the
particular meaning and function Of each
OF the arts. the way in which 1t can
express and Interpret some phase OF the
common human life more effectively than
any other Finally, the work VIII close
with study Of the ministry Of the arts
to mans spirit and their place in culture.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-14
ST. VALENTINES DAY.

St Valentines Day hand and look for lis coming with
ge for know that somewhere the land friend viii be think
ing Of me- The journey OF fe best but leads through
dreary defes; brief the OF the
cOuragng smiles Through troublesome tanges Of march
ObEyions how pleasant then know that
thinking OF me- I'm that the will bring that
handsomely wrought heed the of the thing but only
the generous thought OF the sender who had mind whoever
that sender may be- The sad world smiling and kind when
some one IS thinking OF me! WALT MASON
The Washington herald., 1909-02-14

The Unitarian Club OF Washington.
Delbert H. Decker, president. viii OBJ
by public meeting in All Souls Church.
Fourteenth and L streets. this evening
at s o'clock. The meeting win be sd-
dressed by Maj. Gen. a. W Greely,
Henry B. T. Maefarland, and Rev. DIT.
Edward Everett Hale. The choir OF All
Souls Church. Mrs. "A. Clay Browning.
director, will furnish the music.
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Boys, Club Meets.

By permission Of the board OF educa-
ton, q meeting OF the Haiian Boys Club
was held under the auspices Of the
Daughters Of the American Revolution.
yesterday morning, at the Arthur School.
Music and simple refreshments wiz form
a part OF the programme Of the meet
ings every Saturday morning. with Mrs
W. D. Window acting as directreSS.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-14
SCATTERED!
SCATTERATION!l

Scatteration isn't good word. but
that's what happens to ali kinds of in
hamnatiOn and congestion Il Cow
ANS PNEUMONIA PREPARATION
is applied. Group. pneumonia. colds.
coughs. pains, and soreness in throat
and chest are cured by this wonderful
remedy. External AMI quickly ab-
sorbed. All druggists from sc to 81.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-14
LENTEN SEASON NEAR.
VIII Be Observed at Catholic and
Episcopal ChurcheS.

Episcopal churches
With special services TO be held in all
Catholic and Episcopal churches, TIE
season Of Lent viii begin on February a.
ash WednesdaJAthe forty days devotion
10 end on April Il. the date upon which
Easter Sunday viii come this year.
Special serm7ns viii be delivered in al
Of the churches on Sundays. and there
VIII be extra services on weekdays. Fri
day afternoons and evenings II the Cath
oiic churches the stations OF the cross viii
be said, consisting Of q short PRAYER and
meditation az each OF the fourteen sta
tons in the journey Of Christ 70 Calvary.
Amusements and al form Of entertain
ment are put under a ban by the strict
observers until after the joyful cere-
monies OF Easter Sunday morning
The Washington herald., 1909-02-14
SOCIETY
PERSONALS.
Continued from Page Two.

Mrs. Bertha Hechinger entertained at
cards on Friday afternoon
Mr.. and Mrs. Sidney Reizeastein are
visiting in New York, the guests Of Mrs
L saks.
Miss Jennie Sanger. Of Z street. LETT
town on Wednesday for a visit TO Miss
Benesch. OF Baltimore, Nd.
Miss Julia kaufman. Of Norfolk. Va
is the guest Of Mrs. A sigmund Of the
Ashley
Miss Florence Jacobs. of Richmond, Va,
was the guest OF Mrs. E. \. Suebel for
a few days.
Mrs. Sol Herzog. OF [ street. enter
1ained the Sewing Circle on Friday after
noon
Monday, February 15, viii be the las'
at-home day for the season Of Mrs. John
p Negrew. al the Roland from 10
O'Clock. She viii have with her Mrs
William II Bunker. OF san Francisco
Cal; Mrs Robert Newcomb. Of Lynn
Mass; Miss Brown. and Mss Alice
Boynton.
Mrs. Charles Z Roach and Miss Roach
wll be az horne 10 their friends Sunday
afternoon. February H. from 4 10
O'Clock
Mrs. H / Taggart and the Misse:
Taggart win be at home Tuesday. in
formally
Mrs. Charles Darwin Pennebaker vii
be at home on Tuesdays, February Il
and 3
Mrs Otto l. Yeerhoff viii be at home
Informally on February ~
Mr. and 3lrs. simon Wolf. Of 20ls Co
lumbia road, viii sail on February :
from Brooklyn. on the steamer Carolina
Tor Porto Rico, 70 visit Judge AdOlpr
Grant Wolf Mr and Mrs. Wolf viii be
the house guests Of Gov Regis Post al
the palace.
AIr- Creed n Fulton and daughter sail
ed yesterday for Cuba. They viii return
about March .
MIS- = y Dt GLdW " al uC a. ii'iltAS
for the last time this season. February 10
Mrs. Joseph R Johnson and Miss Jonn-
son VIII be at home Thursday. Febs aa-y
Is, at 1874 Belmont road
Mrs. Ernest Lent and Miss Simons vi
be at home Saturday. February ., from
TO I. al 152S CorcOran street
The following Washingtonians were
visitors al Atlantic City, y. J.. last week
and were registered at the Hotel Rudolf
NTr. and Mrs Morton J. Luchs. NJ. emo
Mrs. Leo Baum, and William Baum.
Mrs. John Barber was hostess for Co
lumbian Women at their Informal tes
yesterday afternoon, at 1856 street, from
$50 70 s
Mrs Ulysses G. B. Pierce, Of 1916 Riggs
place. VIII be al home for the last time
this season. Wednesday, February L
from 3 10 s. she viii be assisted by bel
house guest. Mrs c. n Coe. OF MedfO-d
Mass: Mrs. Arthur Ramsay. Mrs p
Jackson. and Mrs. George A Myers.
Mrs. Sylvester, wife Of MAJ Richard
Sylvester. viii be at home tomorrow
afternoon for the last tine this season
She viii have with her Mrs. Bartholdt
wife Of Representative Bartholdt, Of Mis-
souri, and Mrs. Bone. OF this city
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VIII Give Mask Ban.

The Washington saengerbund viii give
its ffty-seyenth annual masked bah to-
morrow night ar the National Rifles
Hall. Prizes are offered TO the best groups
and for character and burlesque single
masks. Keen competition Is expected
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WflI Gire AnnuaI Dinner.

The Southern Association o. the Alumni
Of the Phillips Exeter Academy win hold
its fourth annual dinner az the Raleigh
next Saturday evening, at o'clock
Henry Z Blair. Sc. viii preside. and the
following are expected 70 speak: Sen
ator Frank Q. Briggs. SO. Of New Jer-
sey; Hon. Clifford Pinchot. 81, Of Wash
iagton; Hon. Francis Rswle. 80. OF Phils-
delphia: Charles H Pennypacker, 81, Of
West Chester, Pa: Charles p Bangs, 81.
Of New YORK: Mai Joseph c Byron. 80.
OF Hagerstown, Nd; Prof. James 4.
Tufts and Instructor Joseph s. Ford. o.
the Phillips Exeter Academy.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-14

All advertising contracts made by The
Washington Herald are based upon its
bona fide circuiation-a circulation IN
Washington larger by thousands than vas
ever before attained By any morning news
paper az the Capital rs books are open.
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Miss Florence Jacobs. Of Richmond, Va.
was the guest OF Mrs. E. 4. Stiebel for
a few days.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-14

Mrs. Sol Herz0g. OF [ street. enter
tained the Sewing Circle on Friday after
noon.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-14

Miss Julia Kaufman. Of Norfolk. Va,
is the guest Of Mrs A Sigmund, Of the
Ashley
The Washington herald., 1909-02-14

Monday, February l5, viii be the last
at-home day for the season Of Mrs. John
p Megrew. al the Roland from 70 8
o'clock She viii have with her Mrs
William II Bunker OF san Francisco.
Cal; Mrs Robert NewcOmb. Of Lynn,
Mass; Miss Brown. and Mss Alice
BOynton.
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Miss Jennie Sanger. Of Z street, left
town on wednesday for a visit 10 Miss
Beresch. OF Baltimore, Nd.
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Mrs. Charles Z Roach and Miss Roach
WI be az horne 10 their friends Sunday
afternoon. February Il, from 10 s
o'clock
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Mendelssohn's oratorio. St Paul, VIII
be sung by Trinity Church Choir, some
what augmented. on Friday, February
s, under the direction Of Mr. Oscar
Franklin Comstock. The sololsts win be
Miss Mabel Harnden, Miss Mary Pond.
Mr. Frederick Siilers, M Harry N.
Forker. and Mr.. James P Schick with
Mr.. COmstOck at the organ
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Mr- and Mrs. Sidney Reizeastein are
visiting IN New York, the guests OF Mrs
l. Saks
The Washington herald., 1909-02-14

Mrs. H I Taggart and the Misses
Taggart win be at home Tuesday. in
formally
The Washington herald., 1909-02-14

Mrs. Bertha Hechinger entertained at
cards on Friday afternoon
The Washington herald., 1909-02-14

Nine. Marie von Unschuld viii presen,
Miss Ethel Fisher in a piano recital at
the washington Club. Thursday even
ing, February IS, under the patronage OF
Mrs. Blair. Miss G. Carroll. Mrs. Z.
Crumpacker. Mrs. E Ellis, Mrs. I. FIem-
ing. Miss c. Nabuco. Mrs. f z Mus
grave. and Miss II, Wallace
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-08-02
TIMES CHANGE.

During his sermon in one OF the city
churches last night the minister COM
mented on the changes that are ever
taking place. He said he did not wish
10 bring politics into his sermon, but
there wss one thing that confused him.
He then went on to cay that when he
WAS pastor of church in one of the
cities of the state a certain man was
president of the anti-liquor league there,
but now this man is president Of liquor
dealers association and was going through
the state with a state senator advising
the election Of Judge Mann for COVER
nor aud promising The liquor dealers
that should Judge Mann be elected
there would be no adverse liquor legis-
lation during his Term Of office.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-08-02
BAPTIST CHURCH.

The first anniversary of Rev. W. F.
Watson "a pastor of the FIRST Baptist
Church was appropriately observed yes
terday morning. In spite of the inclem'
ent weather, a large number OF men,
bers of the church we're present. The
pastors annual message WAS inspiring
and uplifting 1t was shown that dur
iog the year about "a, 500 had been
raised for various objects OF benehcence
and for the current expenses of the
church. Cards were distributed among
the church members setting forth the
aims Of he pastOrale for the year 1909
1910 At the evening services Rev.
Mr.. Watson preached to a large con-
gragation an able sermon on the subject
I'VE have no Continuing Oity Here"