Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-02-19
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The Legion of LOYAL Women enter
tanned at a reception Thursday evening
at the Riggs House in honor OF Gen.
John Gilman. commander-in-chief OF the
Grand Army of the Republic; Henry \.
Johnson, department commander, and
George NJ. Ross, department command
er-elect. Mrs. Anan Ball, president OF
the legion, welcomed the guests with Il
few we'll chosen words. Past Department
Commander Thomas II. Hopkins intro
duced Gen. Gilman, who made an adj
dress, and by request recited an original
poem. Other addresses were made by
William f.. Andrews and Mrs. Evelyn
Beldeu. The parlors were elaborately
decorated with flags and palms, and were
ihronSed throughout the receiving hours
with veterans ard friends of the legion.
y musical program Was given by prom-
nent professionals and the refreshments
surpassed even the standard of hospital
ity which this organization long ago at
tanned.
TIE Capt. Molly Pitcher Chapter, d.
\. -. atiu its February business meet
Ing Monday at the home of the regent,
Va u aI!.iCe Hanger, 234i MaSsachu-
sets avenue. Mrs. NJ. q. De Wolf was
elected historian TO fill the vacancy
'ttstJ ny lst TtS1SHdllpIi u MISS GIilZd-
beth North, and Mrs. S. r. Koones was
elected registrar. owing to the resigna-
lion of Mrs. X. w. Hot. Alternates for
the coming congress We're elected rs fol-
lows: Mrs. Harry Chesiey, Mrs. II. W.
ti"it, MISS Ford and Miss Lucille Smith
The nth anniversary of the chapter was
slEnalized by the presentation by tie
members of Il silver pitcher 10 Mrs. Al
bert j. Gore. the organizer and first re
sent of the chapter.
Tho Capitol Hi Literary Society met
Monday night with Mrs. Charles Gordon,
Z Hth street northeast. Mrs. Boyuton
gave a description of Iris" Mrs. Pieu-
donne closed Il talk on 'Nestss" with an
original poem, and Mr.. Waiport spoke
OF Diana. "Tnemis" was the topic
selected by the president of the club.
Vocal music was contributed by Miss
Austin. Mrs. Ella Gordon Page, Mr
Long and Prof. +. c. kenney The lat
Ter sang an original song dedicated to
Mrs. Blanche Tyler Beaton, ID. \. K.
lie Droit Union, auxiliary to the w
e. ". T., met recently with its presi
dent. Mrs. G.. &. Morris, 1912 Monroe
street northwest. Despite the Indictment
weather, II large gathering was present
To meet Mrs. Emma :. Shelton. presi-
dent of the District ". {. +. L. The
question Of a Temperance. summer resort
for young people OF the District was
discussed, and the lie proit Union
unanimously indorsed the project. Miss
Janet Coon sang lullaby. and little
Miss Miriam Bushey contributed L
musical feature.
Tho District of Columbia Society, United
Society Daughters of 1872, held its Febru-
AIRY meeting at the home OF The president
Mrs. Kate kearney Henry, 2r2l l street.
The first vice president, Mrs. Alexander
Jamcs Perry. presided. III the absence of
tie president. Nfte.' ac reading OF the
minutes and reports # officers Mrs.
Perry. chairman OF the .iadal committee.
gave an account IF h"r interviews with
tie board Or education OF the District
relative IT, the presentation of Il gold
nlcdal by the society To the pupil of the
high school writing tile best article ON the
war of 1872. Among thos. present We're
Mrs, George Marsh, Mrs. William NJ
Dove. Mrs. Mary Dallas Strong, Miss NJ.
V. McCabe. Miss y. j.. Goddard, Mrs. r.
NJ. TRULY. Miss Mamie Warder Mrs. e.
w. Trowbridge and Mrs. y. y. Potts.
The Marcia Burns Chapter, j. \. r.,
We're the guests of the vice regent, Mrs.
Julian G. Doweli. Wednesday afternoon,
at 1852 Mount Pleasant street. \ me
mortal service WAS held for the late Mrs.
Charles NJ Pepper. who was a charter
member and historian of the chapter
Zach member present added tribute of
appreciation. Miss Edna James Sheehy
conducted the song service. The regent
Mrs. Ellis Logan, presided.
The Collegiate Club devoted the entire