Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-04-03

The regular meeting of the Cercle des
Precieuses Ridicues at the residence Of
Nine. Becker Wednesday evening was
diversified by the presence of Mile. Jane
Blatchford of the well known family of
that name who is guest of Mile.
Becker. The entertainment was unusual
ly brilliant, owing doubt, to re-
f1ected atmosphere Of the week Of French
opera. The opening number. a musical
trio by Nine. Duff Lewis, violinist; Mile
Becker, pianist. and NJ. Dore Wolfstener.
celist, in selections from Faust" was
given with great artistic finish. This was
followed by a piano solo. "Impromptu'
(Reinhod), by NJ. B. Frank Gebest, which
was so enthusiastically received that NJ.
Gebest was obliged to give an encore. He
selected that chef d'oeuvre de Paganini-
List. 'L'Echo.' Other numbers were:
Reading, lie Cauchemar du Sabotage
miguel Zamacoisl, by DR.. Garabedian:
cello solo. Ma Occur Souvre a ia Voix'
tSaint-Saens). NJ. Dore Wolfsteiner. AS
an encore NJ. Wolfsteiner gave "Fleur
d Automne. Reading. "Bavarde.' was
given by Mile. Clemence Martin. Refresh
mentS were served.
The Excelsior Literary Club met March
% at the home of Mrs. j. NJ. Frear, 223
Sth street northeast. Mrs. Frear and
Mrs Carr played an opening duet; Mrs.
Foster gave report OF the previous
meeting of the federated clubs; Mrs
Muller, Mrs. Willis and Mrs. Briggs were
appointed to take action upon the death
of Miss NJ. c. Bennett, member of the
club, and Mrs. Hawks and Mrs. Nc
Creery were selected to draft resolutions
of coincidence
Products and Commerce of the West
Indies was the subject of a paper by
Mrs. Woods: Our West Indian Neigh
bors'' was given by Mrs. Parker. and
frr toll
sonal experiences of her travels in that
part of the world. Mrs. Chamberlain
considered the question Of the Govern
ment of the Islands and vocal duet
was contributed by Mrs. Carr and the
hostess. 1t being past presidents day,
Mrs. Frear. the first head of the club,
gave the history of the organization,
which was founded in 1897 Eight past
presidents were present. four were unable
to attend and five have passed away. Roll
call was followed by refreshments.
The Columbia Heights Art Club was
entertained Thursday by Mrs. FOote. An
invitation was extended the members to
attend the wedding reception of Miss Win
fired Hyde.
Music in Italy paper by Mrs.
Wheeler, was illustrated with piano Sc
lections from different composers by Mrs. |
FoOte.
The second paper. Poets and Drama
lists of Italy was by Mrs. Turpin. Re- /
freshments were served.
The Capitol Hill Literary Society met |
Monday evening at the residence of Mrs |
Roynton. OPS P street northwest. The |
program was opened with a piano duet |
by Mrs. A. H. Frear and Mrs. E. " Carr,
after which Miss Laurence read a paper |
on the subject of the evening. 1.-THE Dark
Continent" followed by a general dis
Capt. Hart Mr.. Walport and Mr.. Fetch |
er. Mrs Gordan read paper on Easter |
Day" There was a vocal solo by Mrs. |
Benson accompanied with chorus by |
was given by Miss Rosa Townshend.
After a vote of thanks to the hostess the |
meeting adjourned
A. r., was the guest of Miss Clara Barton |
of Glen Echo Tuesday evening The |
meeting was called to order by Mrs. Mida |
Peabody, past president and acting pres
ident on account Of illness of the presi-
dent. Mrs. Isabel Saers. Miss Barton
was made an honorary member under the |
rite of the order and was installed by |
Mrs Mida Peabody and presented with |
the badge of the order in a few we'll
chosen remarks by Mrs. George NJ Rowe.
The meeting was social one, all bust
ness being suspended on this occasion.
Miss Barton received a wistaria satin
gown. appliaued with baby Irish lace.
Mrs. F. W. Sweitzer. her secretary, and
DR.. /. B. Hubbel assisted in the honors
of the evening. Miss Barton was much
interested in the work and aims Of the
Ladies Of the G. A. r. and asked many
questions concerning the organization. In
her address she said: II am glad to en-
terrain you in my home. Come meet with
me often. My door is wide open in well
come to you
Miss Barton, by request gave a de-
tailed account of her work in Russia and
Turkey under the Red Cross.
She gave her autograph in book. my
Childhood, to each member present, and |
in her closing remarks said: You have
little in return. You have brought me |
honor. respect. love and so much good |
will. and you have brought me so much |
happiness tonight the debt can only be
Mrs. Mida Peabody gave the toast of the /
evening. Those who responded were |
Mrs. James w. DOGGY. Mrs. Jeanne H.
Street, Miss Glennon. Mrs. Isabel saers.
Avery and Miss Nellie c. Colcla zier Mrs i
George M. Rowe for the circle. paid trib-
ute to the life work of Miss Barton.
Mrs. Street recited "Our Flag" and the /
evening closed with q buffet supper
The Indiana Circle OF Vermont Avenue
Christian Church held its regular monthly
meeting Wednesday afternoon at the H
Parker formerly of Upton. After a short Il
business session the following program
was given: Mrs. Carey Frye. formerly of
Indianapolis, read paper on "Indiana's Il
Educational Institutions She gave a H
brief description of the school system of L
the state and of the several boards and 4
officials through which it is administered Il
She also spoke Interestingly Of the various L
colleges. universities and schools and of
many of the states eminent educators
Two solos. Shadows and Absence
were sung by Miss Millken Of New Cas-
tie. Master Carroll Bone gave a piano !
solo. little Miss Margery Foutz a recita-
ton and Master Robert and Miss Mar
guerite Bone duet.
After general response on current |
events refreshments were served The
dining room was beautiful in it's decora-
lions of Easter flowers
Those present were Mrs. Abel Mrs
Scott Bone. Mrs. Baughman. Miss Anna
Brown, Mrs. Lee Chew. Mrs. Lincoln
DIXON. Mrs. Day. Mrs. G. f. Ferguson,
Mrs. Carey Frye. Mrs. F.. j. Foutz, Mrs /
j. Heap Mrs. Helen johnson, Mrs. E. Il
baltimore. Miss Mary baltimore Miss Il
Miliiken. Mrs. James l. Parker. Mrs. Il
Claude T. Parker Mrs Ransdell. Mrs
Z. L. Spencer. Mrs. Worth and Masters
Carroll and Robert Bone. and the Misses
ces baltimore and Arlane Parker II
The Catholic Womens Circle held its
regular meeting Monday evening with II
Mrs. COope of FOG 18th street Rev. DR..
]. NJ. Cooper of st. Matthews addressed
the circle. taking for his subject art as
by Material" Various re-
productions Of the "old masters In sculp-
ture. painting tapestry stained oil. ss