Evening star., 1909-05-23

meeting in the interest of the Florence
Crittenton missions. to be held June &.
Delegates to the national convention to
appointed. as follows: Mrs. Alfred Wood
Mrs. Harriet Goble. Mrs. Christine Her
furth. to represent the Helping Hand
circle; Mrs. Emma S. Ellis, the Ninth
Street Christian Church Circle, and Mrs.
Mary E. Simpson, the auxiliary board.
The Washington Colony Of New Eng
land Women held it's May meeting
Wednesday evening a Wickiup. the sum-
mer home of Miss Cook. Reports were
made on the contributions to the Sc olar-
ship fund, the day nursery and the pic
ture to be presented to the board Of edu-
cation to be hung in some high school.
This picture is an engraving reproduc-
ton of the "Embarkation of the Pill
grims" in the Capitol rotunda. A prize is
to be given to the pupil who writes the
best essay on the cause of the embarka-
ton. At the close of the program lunch
con was served.
The Freon Club members entertained
guests at an opera party Thursday night.
The social chairman arranged for the en-
toyment of refreshments after the per-
fOrmance. The next meeting will be held
at the home of Freon H. L. Anderson,
634 l. street northwest.
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evening in the Public Library under the
auspices of the League of American Pen
Women. James Russell Ewing. PHI. D.,
Of Johns Hopkins University gave his
which consisted of the most popular and
widely known legend of the middle ages.
and that of st. Brandan's search for the
earthly paradise, and of King Arthur
ment. which was open to the league men,
bers and their friends, was we'll attended
and greatly enjoyed.
The Freon Club held its regular meet
ing Thursday evening at the hcme OF
its corresponding secretary. Freon III. L.
Andersen, the entire membership being
present. The social committee reported
upon the success of the last social and
ments for the next affair. which will be
an outing of the club Monday.
May 81. Through the. kind Of
fees of Mr.. w: G. Herbert the
private camping grounds Of the Ken
more Canoe Club. which will be devoted
to days enjoyment. and in the even
ing the club will spend a few hours at
Glen Echo. Other important business
was transacted. after which the club ad-
journed to attend in body the Canton
carnival at Odd Fellows Hall.
The Excelsior Literary Club met Tues
day afternoon at the home of Mrs. ID.
l.. Norris, Brightwood d. C., with six
teen members and three visitors present.
The president Mrs. Florence Duffie. pre-
sided. Reports of the recording secre-
tary. press correspondent and year book
committee were handed in. correspond
ence from absent members noted. and
resolutions passed enabling committees
to complete the years work success
fully. The chief feature of the literary
program was essay by Mrs Arabella
Alexander, entitled "Resourceful Central
America" The essayist gave broad
treatment of the Central American states
and cities, noting the peculiar manners
and customs prevalent in the various
provinces, description of pa the
aters and other buildings and of the phys
ical features of Central America, with
an account of the various products. value
of expectations and prophecy of the
future of this resourceful country. Re-
freshmentS were served by the hostess,
assisted by Mrs. Norris, jr.
The Potomac Literary Club was en-
tertained Tuesday evening at the closing
meeting for the season by Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles c. Wagner. at their home, No.
% Seaton place northwest.
After the disposition of the regular
business. amendments to the constitution
mously adopted. The reports of officers
for the year were read and showed the
club to be in fourishing condition, the
membership having increased over %
per cent ana the HScdI affairs DSlHS
upon a sound basis. After vote of
thanks was extended the retiring Of
ficers for their efficient administration
of the clubs affairs, Mr. S. X. Hall
pleased the audience with the recitation
of an original comedy on Caring for the
Dusty Remains OF the Spriggins Fam
ily."
The election of officers for the en-
suing year was then held and resulted
as follows:
Frank NJ. Hoadley. president: S. A.
Terry, vice president; Paul D. .Wollard,
recording secretary, Arthur w. Beer
corresponding secretary, and Mrs. S. NJ.
BOyce. treasurer.
The executive committee elected for
the coming year consists OF Mrs. w.
w. Baker, Miss Ina v. Iotchkiss Mrs
K. ". Johnson. Mrs. A. v. Price and
Mr.. Charles c. Wagner.
After the election refreshments were
served by the hostess.
Ladies' Union Veteran Legion Auxiliary |
No. 80 held a maple sugar party Thurs |
day evening at the home of Sarah Berry. |
52l 4th street northwest. A pleasant
evening was spent by those present |
Music was rendered by the Misses Har
vey The auxiliary will attend the me-
mortal services of Encampments go and |
Ill this evening at Congregational |
Church.
The Political Study Club met Friday at |
the home of DIR. and Mrs. l.. B. Thomson, |
Silver Spring, Md. Reports of officers |
and committees showed the club to be in |
a prosperous condition. and officers were |
then elected for the ensuing year as
follows: President, Mrs. Engle: vice pres |
ident, Mrs. c. Bradway; secretary. Mrs. I
Sarah Newman: treasurer, Mrs. Helen r. |
Tindell. Mrs. Rachel Foster Avery, vice |
president National American Woman
Suffrage Association, and Mrs. William