Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-01-17
AMONG THE CLUBS

AMONG THE CLUBS
The Excelsior Literary Club met Tues
day afternoon with Mrs. NJ. l.. Willis at
the Windsor. Twenty members and three
visitors were present. After the business
program the study of the South Ameri-
can republics was resumed, and a paper
entitled THE Empire of the 1ncas and
the Spanish Viceroys,'' prepared by the
lecturer OF the day. Mrs L. W. McCreery,
was read by Miss Flora McCreery- The
lecture was comprehensive outline. deal
ing with the extent. religion, customs.
etc, OF the ancient Incas rulers. contrast
ing their methods with the later rule of
the Spanish viceroys. Mrs. Hawkes. fol-
lowed with paper on "Cuzco.' in which
n description of the ancient temples, pal
aces and fortresses formed pleasing
background for the description of the
more modern aspects of that city; Mrs;
South America In which she enumerated
the various species, giving their habitat,
peculiar characteristics, etc. The quota
tions given at roll call were apropos Sc
lections and formed an interesting fea-
ture After adjournment the hostess. as
sisted by Mrs. A. 4. Willis, Mrs. +. III.
Willis and Mrs. e. NJ. Willis, jr., served
refreshments.
met at the Seward Tuesday evening with
Miss Jeanette s. Landon as hostess. AL
ternates for the coming continental con-
gress Of the D. a. r. were selected
Mrs. Gilbert NJ. Hustled, Mrs. Charles ).
Bundy and Mrs. Leon H. Herbert. a
social hour followed. with refreshments
The Catholic Women's Circle met
xl~ lnrf
Mrs NJ L. Coope. 7O6 18th street north
west, who presided. The topic for dis
cussion and conversation was Murillo's
famous immaculate Conception and
other works of art. followed by short
business meeting, after which general
conversation was resumed and Mrs. NJ.
l.. Firts. hostess of the evening, served
refreshments.
The Washington Readers Club. for the
study of Interpretation OF literature
through the medium of elocution and
dramatic art. met at the residence OF
Mr.. William II. Saunders the president
Miss Emma l.. Ostrander in the chair
The program of study for the evening
was "Sonnets From the Portuguese" by
Mrs. Browning. various sonnets being
contributed by members of the club. The
entertainment was furnished by two new
MEMBERSHIPS Ada Louise Townsend
gave "A Society Drama in Four Acts
and Mr.. Edwin Callow "A Model Ser
mon.' Refreshments were served.
The Capitol Hill History Club met at the
home of Mrs. Joseph Dague. 81" East
Capitol street. with Mrs. Mattox presid-
ing. After the transaction of necessary
business one new member, was elected to
the club. after which Mrs. a. G.. Webb
gave an interesting paper on Art, Litera-
ture, Architecture and the Renaissance OF
French History" Each topic was taken
separately and discussed from its founda-
ton down to the present time. The re-
sponses to the roll call were on the SUBJ
ject of French Literature
The Capitol Hill Literary Club met
Monday at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. M.
j. Freer. J. w. Davis presiding. A paper
on Longevity the subject of the even
ing was presented by Hyland c. Kirk.
in his remarks census of the length of
the life of plants, insects, birds and ami
mails, as we'll as mankind. The subject
was discussed by Maj. Lawrence, Capt.
Hart, Mr.. Tulle. Mr.. Hunter. Mr. Golden
and Mrs. Beaton. The evenings program
also included remarks and reading by Mrs.
Daisy Proutty: song, by Miss Alice Yost;
piano solo, Mrs. Yost; piano duet. Mrs.
F'reer and Mrs. Carr. The new members
were Mr.. and Mrs. f. V. Carr and Miss
Pyoutty. Among the invited guests were
Mrs. Jack and Mr.. Spreckles.
The Delta Pleasure Club entertained at
the fourth assembly dance OF the club.
members will repeat their hospitality at
fifth dance, to be announced later.
The Short Story Club met Tuesday even
ing, with President L. H. Wilder in the
chair and an excellent attendance of
members. The program was arranged by
Mrs. c. Austin Thomas. The story of the
evening was given by Henry r. Holden.
secretary. 8. A. r. %. c., entitled Three
Pictures-the Sowing, the Reaping, the
Ing. during and after the civil war, with
the locale at Harper's Ferry and Bolivar
Heights. Prof. l.. H. Wilder presented
the essay on STORY building" taking as
trait Of Lady of the Old School was
sketch in cameo lights by Miss Cornelia
Louise Lloyd, and "A Thousand Dollar
Automobile was a storiette with happy
poem Of the evening. recited by Harry w.
Selah, "A Prophecy" was the product OF
Cant. W. A. Croffut and read by him at
the worlds fair in 1893.
The musical features consisted of piano
solos by Miss Mary Birch. her opening
number being wild Rose (McDowelD:
two bass solos by Mr.. Walton. one called
"Violets." his accompanist being Miss
Cora Spencer; baritone solos, "A Son OF
the Desert Am L" and "Out of the Deep"
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Powell Resolutions favoring free lee
lures for the people in the District OF
Columbia were read by the president and
heartily adopted by the club. Prof. Fred
eric NJ. Noa, Spanish scholar, was
made a member of the club.
The Unity Club met at headquarters,
522 9Th street northwest. Wednesday
evening. President L. H. Patterson pre-
siding. The first number on the pro-
gram was a piano solo by Nss. Ellen
Vockey Seifert, Nearer. My God, to
Thee" with variations. Resolutions in
favor Of the continuance of the free lee
ture courses for the people in the Dis
trict of Columbia were read and adopted.
Joseph E. Solton, formerly a newspaper
man in the south. gave talk on the
Negro Character" reminiscent of the
quaint and faithful old-time darby. re-
plete with anecdote, and commanding,
from personal acquaintance, the benefi-
cent work Of Booker Washington in the
uplifting Of his race. Mrs. Seifert further
contributed TO the entertainment by a
piano solo. "A Rainbow Prelude" and a
recitation, "A Quiet Evening at Cards. "
President Patterson told some stories and
s. X. Hall recited.
A meeting Of the Womans National
Press Association was held Friday even
ing in the study hall of the Washington
public library. Mrs. Ruth NJ. Griswold
Pealer. president, read Il communication
from the General Federation Of Women's
Clubs in regard to changes in dues. After
discussion the matter was laid on the
table till the next meeting.