Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-26

Scotland" was treated in a paper by
Mrs. Louisa w. Doris. The historiesI
paper, The Struggle With England
was given by Mrs. Zada NJ. Heisler
Roll call was responded to by each
member, with items of interest on the
subjects OF the day. After the adjourn
ment the hostess served refreshments
and gave to each member "a favor
which suggested the Thanksgiving
spirit. the most admired being a plat
ley and stuffed with candy. other favors
being ears Of corn, nuts and oranges. ali
filled with sweets.
The president Of the club announced
week, owing to Thanksgiving being on
the club day.
Constitution Chapter. d. A. r.. held its
November meeting at the home of the
regent. Mrs. Charles p. Grandfield. of IS
street. The following ladies were elected
Margaret Dye Ellis. Mrs. W. c. Hughes.
Mrs. Ernest Savin of Beverly, Mas |:
Mrs. ]. r. F1ickinger of Lxcckha-
ven. Pa. wife of the State Normal
School principal; Miss Jean F1ickinger of
body scholarship for three consecutive
years; Mrs. R. R McKahm and MISS
Elizabeth Winston of Madison Hall Sem
mary.
The topic of the evening was The Red
Cross Society: Founders. History and
Workers = Mrs. Flora w. Patterson spose
or the great work accomplished by the
late Mrs. ]. Ellen Foster, regent emeritus
of Constitution Chapter. Mrs. Clayton D.
Emig was called upon to sing "The Sword
Of Bunker Hill" the words OF which refer
to Warren, one of Mrs. Fosters ances-
tors. Miss Elizabeth Pierce told Of Clara
Barton's sacrifices to the work of the
Red Cross. and Mrs. e. Richard Gasch
gave sketch Of the life of Florence
Nightingale. the English philanthropist
The guests OF the evening were Mrs B.
S. CogSwell of Cleveland, Ohio. and Mrs
$. c: Gee. Mrs Cogswell gave a talk on
the foundation and work of the Cleveland
Training School and Home for Friendless
Girls. She is one of the founders OF the
home, which was established twenty years
ago. and is today a model institution
Mr.. Mckee, brother of the hostess. rave
several Rotations. During the Socia II
hour refreshments were served in the
dining room by Miss Grandfeld.
Mrs. William z. Andrews president OF
the District Federation of women.s Clubs,
gave an informal tea Wednesday after
noon, when the executive board Of the
federation was asked to meet the officers
and members of the Evening Club or
Georgetown. The latter organization has
applied for membership in the federation.
which has already a membership Of four
teen clubs. or about 5000 women.
Inc reSuIar monthly meeting OF the
Federation Of Clubs was held last even
ing at the Portner, at 1880 All club
members in the city were invited
Dolly Madison Chapter, d. A. H, met
recently with Miss Gilbert at her home in
Girard street A musical program was
contributed by Miss Towles. Mrs. Swan
ton. Miss Strfder, Miss Gilbert. Mr.. wag-
ner and Mr.. Boorman, and Mrs. W
Spanhoofd, historian of the chapter, read
a paper on ''Old Lexington" The resis-
nation of Mrs. Charlotte Scudder Curtis
was accepted with regret.
Auxiliary No. 3d. Ladies' Union Veteran
Legion, at its recent benefit entertain
mer gave an interesting program, the
chief feature of which was a lecture BY
Mrs. Ellen Spencer Mussey descriptive OF
her trip across the American continent
and From the Golden Gate to Alaska.
Selection by a quartet from the Ruben
stein Club, consisting of i.-rs. Morgan ID.
Lewis, Mrs. Clayton Emig, Mrs. Kath-
crime Aylmer and Mrs. j. r. Enslow add
ed to the excellence OF the occasion. to-
gether with solos by Leigh c. Fairbank
Miss Annetta Albert was the accompanist
of the evening.