Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-12-03

the following program: Vocal solo.
Othro Gates; ventriloquism, Prof
Toone, assisted by Little Sambo; re-
marks by the councillor Of American
Flag Council; vocal solo, by Mrs. Car
ter. A surprise of the evening was
the presentation to Anna Hill, state
councillor, of a solid silver mirror.
brush and comb set by Mrs. Caps on
behalf of the council. The other Wis
iting officers were also remembered by
handsome gifts. The hall was dec
Grated with American flags, ferns, Ian
terms and ported plants.
The Excelsior Literary Club met Tues
day afternoon, with Mrs. Julia widows
Webb I'LL street northwest. The presi-
dent, Mrs. Ferren. and fourteen members
braved the pouring rain and We're reward
ed by hearing good papers and music, as
follows: Opening solo. Miss Bulla; paper.
"A Mother of America" Mrs. McCreery;
piano duets. Miss Bulla and Mrs. Webb;
paper. Dutch characteristics" Mrs.
Alexander. Refreshments were served.
Manor House Chapter. D. A. R., Mis-
Mary Lee Goddard regent. met Saturda,
evening at the residence Of the regist a.,
Ms William Warwick Stuart, 174S S
street northwest The usual amount of
business was transacted and after the
close of the meeting refreshments were
served and an hour spent in: social con-
versation.
The National Catholic Woman's Circle
met Monday evening at the Public IL
brary, under the dictatorship of Mrs.
Margaret L. Coope. who announced tat
the meetings were open to visitors. The
stained glass windows of St Patrick
Church were described by the membe in
turn, in connection with Christ and the
Blessed Mother in art. Mrs. r. J. Shana-
felt began the series with the description
Of the memorial in the north transept in
memory Of Thomas and Mary L. Ste
phens, which she stated was an adapta-
ton of Murillos Immaculate Conce D.
ton of the Louvre. The colors, decora-
tionS and symbols were explained in their
relation to the entire scheme and shape.
Examples Of the immaculate Concep-
ton" by Guido. REM. Mueller and many
others were distributed for study pur-
poses, together with periodicals and books
relating to the subject, which were bor-
rowed from the library.
Mrs. j. w. Steiner of Iowa Circle en-
tertained the Northwest Woman's Chris
tan Temperance Union Friday. The de-
votions were led by Mrs. Ella Drew. The
ut. Mrs. NJ C Hui. pres ded an
introduced Mrs. I. Burton of Virginia,
Mrs. l. Taylor of Oklahoma and Mrs. J.
H. Wesler. who gave incidents for good
which were the result of wearing the bow
OF white ribbon. Mrs. E. j. Smith and
Miss Elsie lnman joined the union. Mar.
larry Moore reported that she had made
regular visits to several hospitals with
flowers and delicacies and that an enter
tainment had been given at the German
Ornhan Asylum under her direction. DR..
William T. Gill and S. w. Woodward
were received as patron members, and
Mrs G. c. Seibold announced that eight
new members had been added to the
white ribbon recruits Mrs. j. w. Robin
son announced that the board of trustees
would give a reception at the w. c. T. u.
building, 500 9th street. December 4. from
8 to 10 pm. Mrs. N. A. Robbins was
elected superintendent of Christian citi-
zenship. and Mrs. E. r. Persley for the
Mothers Club. Mrs. Emma s. Shelton,
the state w. C. T. U. president, told of
her recent trip to Milwaukee. Wis. to
attend the national w. c. T. U. conven-
ton. She stated that during that time
1900 business men of that city gave a
an net 10 President Taft. when -
liquors were served. Also that the lead
ing hotel Of the city where the national
the entire week Northwest Union has a
membership of 115.
The Southern Industrial Educational
Association met November % at nfficia'
headquarters in the Southern building.
room 325. In TIE absence of the presi
dent, Chief Justice Shepard, Mrs. Gielow
vice president and organizer of the as O.
cation. presided. Mrs. White. recording
secretary. gave a satisfactory financial
report. and Mrs. Gielow spoke Of her re-
cent trip to Franklin county. Va. in the
interest Of a school to be establis ed ny
the association in 1912. She also re ted
on the permanent exhibit of mountain Ia
dustries Of the association, which Is to
be a feature Of the commercial congress
in the Southern building
The associations Office Is open daily to
all who are interested in IT'S work. Mrs.
Augusta 8. Stone, assistant correspond