The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-12-03

ing officers were elected: President, Karl
l. Schaus; vice president, D. c. Brad
ley; secretary, William G. Kubach; trea-
surer, Calvin S. Cramer, and for the
executive committee, Kenneth Bovay,
Alfred n. Finn, and Karl l. Schaus.
| At the regular meeting of the West
End w. c. T. U, held last Monday,
in Union NJ. Z. Church, It was decided
to hold a public meeting in the interest
Of temperance at that place, on the even
| ing of December 81, the committee on
] arrangements to be Mrs. A. S. Taylor,
| Mrs. Carrie Fernandez, Miss Mary Ora
! ham, and Miss Belle Meany. The min
utes of the last meeting were read and
accepted. Reports for corresponding sec
rotary and superintendent were given.
Miss Adams was elected recording sec
| rotary and Mrs. Carrie Fernandez as
superintendent of scientific temperance
! instruction. 1t was voted to contribute
s. toward the yearly District directory.
| The National Catholic woman's Circle
held it's weekly Monday evening meeting
in the Public Library under the director
ship Of Mrs. Margaret L. Coope, who an
nounced that the meetings were open to
visitors The topic for the next four
weeks will be the Stained glass win
dows of st. Patrick's Church in con-
nectIOn with the study of Christ and his
Blessed Mother in art. Mrs. r. J. Shan
afelt began the series with a description
of the OCtofOl in the north transept in
memory of Thomas and Mary l. Steph-
ems, which she stated was an adapta-
ton from Murillo's Immaculate ConCep-
ton in the Louvre. The color decora-
tions. and symbols were explained in
their relation to the entire scheme and
| form of window. Examples of the Inn
maCulate Conception in art by Guido
| Rent Mueller. and many others were
distributed for study purposes together
with books and periodicals relating TO
the subject. all OF which were borrowed
from the library.
| At the regular meeting OF the Wash
! ington Civic Center, Daniel Murray presi-
dent, and James l. NELL, secretary, the
proposed new water rate. the universal
! transfer matter, the school system, and
! the proposition to lenGthen the duration
of the inaugural celebration were dis
cussod at length. and the following set
| OF resolutions was passed:
Resolved. That the Commissioners be
| requested to rescind or materially modify
the authorized municipal regulation In
regard to a new water rate, and that the
! compact under which the lots were sold
! in the original subdivision be respected
! and strictly adhered to.
Resolved. That the railroad companies
! he invited to take up in conference and
agree upon a more liberal transfer sys-
! tenn.
Resolved. That the Washington Civic
Center renew its vote of confidence in
our representatives on the board of
education, and regret the attitude of the
board in ignoring their recommendations
touching the management of the colored
schools; that a memorial be prepared for
presentation TO Congress praying for re-
lief.
Resolved. That the Washington Civic
Center heartily indorses the proposition
to lengthen the duration Of the inaugural
celebration TO four days, the second to
be in part conceded to the people OF
color
Resolved. That these resolutions be
handed to the press
LIVINGSTON Manor Chapter. n. A R.,
met with Mrs. Ramsburgh. at the Port
ner. Wednesday. November %. The pro-
Cramme was as follows: Roll call re-
sponses. Early American aristocracy:"
vocal solo. Miss Elisabeth Pierce; paper
The American Revolution through Eng
lish eyes" Mrs. Hepburn; plano solo
Miss Hardisty. and a short sketch of the
history Of Delaware by the historian.
Mrs Mary S. Lockwood, the State re-
gent for the District, was present and
gave an interesting talk on the part
taken by Edward Livingston in securing
the Louisiana purchase.
Refreshments were served by the
hostess.
The Excelsior Literary Club met on
Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Julia Wild
dows Webb, I'LL street northwest The
programme follows: Opening solo, Miss
Bulla; paper, "A mother of America"
Mrs McCreery; duet. professional
March" Miss Rulla and Mrs. Webb: duet
.'Swanee River" Miss Bulla and Mrs
Webb: paper, Dutch characteristics,
Mrs Alexander
Refreshments were served.
The following programme was render
ed at the November meeting Of the
Washington Readers Club, held at the
Dolly Madison, Thomas circle: Talk on
reserve power" Prof. Charles S. Rich
ardson; scene from Hamlet" Mr.. Alfred
| Roderick: talk on Julius Caesar" (origi-
nab, Miss Kinda Burke; sleep-walking
scene from Macbeth Mrs. Florence
Lyon, and scene from Romeo and
Juliet" Mrs. Maude Howell-Smith.
The third study course, given last even
ing, consisted Of talk on 'Impersona-
ton by Prof. z. c. Townsend, selec-
tions by Miss Lucy H. Feagin and Miss
Mary NJ Miller, ana the first act of the
comedy, THE Elopement of Helen" by
members of the dramatic section of the
club under the direction of Miss Eva
Hurd.
In addition to these monthly meeting
programmes the club gives a free recital
once a month at the Public Library,
which is popular and we'll attended. The
club now numbers fifty teachers of elo-
cution and public rea iers, and is enjoying
the most prosperous year in its history.
The Arguers, chaperoned by Mesdames
Fisher, Hines, Kearney, and Clarke, gave
ladies' night at Freund's on Wednesday
evening, which was well attended. The
affair was opened with a special meeting
Of the club called by President Schoene-
man. at which the Ladies' Auxiliary was
formed. Games and guessing contests
were then INDUCED In, and an elaborate
musical entertainment was provided by
the committee In charge, after which a
delightful repast was served.
Appropriate favors were also distributed
to the ladies. Among the numbers rem
dered were ballads and coon songs by