The Washington herald., 1911-04-16
IN LOCAL CLUBDOM.

night at the w. G. T. u. Temple 81
Sixth street northwest, with an inter.
esting article on ''Derelicts of civil serv.
Ice" by DR.. Thomas Calver. Tho speake,
said he did not believe in Diminishing gov.
eminent clerks who had reached the
ages Of seventy or eighty years, IL they
could perform their duties. He said when
clerks were no longer able to be of any
service then they should be retired on a
pension or be provided for in their
homes.
Other numbers on the programme in
Guided piano solo by Miss Virginia
Houghton, original story by Mrs Beatrice
Houghton, piano solo by Miss Imoeene
Graham. dialect sketch by Mrs Annie
M Wilder, and two original humorous
poems by DR.. Calver. Mrs. T. B. Young,
the absence Of the president, William
Tyler Page.
The Excelsior Literary Club met Tues
DAY afternoon at the residence Of Mrs.
Frances Smith. The programme was in
troduced by plano solo by Miss Bessie
Van de Bogart, charmingly executed and
greatly enjoyed. Mrs. Julia widows
Webb presented THE mines and metals
OF Sweden" in an instructive essay. Mrs.
]. Finney Engle, in an impromptu talk
on Swedish writer's and authors, made a
brilliant comparison Of the relative styles
and merit of Frederick Bremen and Selma
Lagerlof. the latter winning the Nobel
prize in 1910. April Birds" a piano re-
cital, by Miss Van de Bogart, and an
overture rendered by members Of the
| club, were followed by roll call. Re-
freshments were served by the hostess.
Patrons and friends Of the Brookland
PM liz Gnh4 IT, =
organized a "Parent-Teacher Organiza-
tion.' A constitution and bylaws were
adopted and the following officers elect
ed: Mrs. Marian Hillman, president;
Rev. Edgar c. Powers. first vice presi-
dent; Miss NJ. E. Little, second vice pres
ident: Mrs. Eva Hess, secretary,-and Mrs.
Flora Gooch, treasurer.
The following committees were appoint
ed: Programme. Mr.. E. w. Turner, chair
man; Mrs. Harriet Burnside. Mrs. Helen
Molster, Miss Katie NJ. Gibbs, and Miss
Mamie Lynch: membership. Mr.. James
F. McHugh, chairman: Mrs. Clayton,
Mrs. ]. p. McBeth. The association was
organized chiefly through the efforts Of
Mrs. Giles Scott Rafter.
Last Wednesday La Internacia Klubo
discussed the question, Whether Wash
ington is properly located" the discus
sion being in Esperanto. At their next
meeting, April 70, the club will discuss,
whether the United States should as
sumo a protectorate over the new world"
The Woman's Single Tax Club of WASH
ington met at the home of Mrs. York
and Mrs. Houghton Wednesday evening
with fifteen members present The story
Of the evening was read by Mrs. Nc
Kenzie. and the title was "A Heavenly
Story" by B. F. Longstreet. It was the
single tax idea written in an entertain
ing manner. A number Of Henry George
books were ordered from London by the
members. A full report was given OF
the new association just organized in
Washington to bring before Congress the
system in which taxes are paid on prop
erty.
On Thursday afternoon a meeting was
held at the Ketcham School. Anacostia,
to consider the formation of a Child
Welfare Association. The meeting was
opened by the principal. Miss G. A.
Phillips, who stated the purpose OF the
assembly. H. NJ. Johnson, supervising
principal, expressed his hearty sympathy
with the idea, and his desire to see such
associations formed He pointed out
er. and to child, showing that much was
to be gained by cooperation. He in
troduced Mrs. G. 8. Rafter. representing
the National Congress of Mothers. Mrs.
Rafter spoke from the standpoint of the
parent, emphasizing the privilege and
duty of the parent in relation to the
school. She told of similar organizations
already established. and of the great
good which had resulted, and urged the
M emit civ h. hair hao -,
support This address was followed by
free discussion in which Rev. Mr..
Graffin, Mrs. w. G. Davenport and
others expressed themselves anxious to
see the association in active operation.
Parents. teachers, and pupils crowded
the auditorium Of the Lucretia Mott pub
lie school Wednesday evening at a par
ents' meeting, and an interesting and
instructive programme was presented. The
room was decorated with flags, bunting.
and flowers, and an exhibit Of the schol-
ars' work was shown.
Part Of the programme consisted of
music on violin and piano by Phyllis Ter
rell, Eleanor Rivers, Vermelle and Valene
Turner, and Bertha Williams and Alfred
Layton. DIR. Edward Williston addressed
the gathering on the DUTY of parent and
teacher toward the healthy development
of the child" Rev. Francis Grimke trus-
tee of Howard University, spoke force
fully on the DUTY of parents in the
moral training of the children" and Prof.
Kelly Miller laid stress upon the duty of
the child and parent in the development
OF good citizens. Miss Marion Shadd. |
principal of the eleventh d. |
vision, outlined the work Of the teacher |
in the building of character as we'll as
the educational training of their scholars. |
floor by a number of the parents present, |
and Robert A. Pelham, chairman of the
committee to dray up a plan Of organi- |
cation and constitution for the Lucretia !
Mott Parent and Teachers Association, |
the following roster Of officers, |
which was unanimously adopted: Presi- |
dent, Mr.. John H. Cook; vice presidents, |
DR.. s. s. Simmons, Mrs. Coralie Frank |
lin-Cook: and Prof. L. B. Moore; secre-
tary, Mr. ]. W. Butcher: assistant secre-
tary, Mr.. W. W. Cochran: treasurer. Rev.
D. D. Wiseman. Two of the seven MEM
bers Of the executive committee were alss
appointed, Mr.. Robert A. Pelham. chair
mand, and Mrs. A. NJ. Curtis.
The Capitol Hill Literary Society met
evening at the home Of Mrs.
Blanche Tyler Beaton. The president.
Mrs. walporte. presided. Miss Laura
Bryson read a paper on James Of
Scotland. and Mrs. NJ. H. Frear one on
Wisconsin. Talks were made by DR..
James Mckee, Mr.. NJ. II. Frear. Col.
George Ross, Prof. E. c. Kenny, and
others on Mexico and reciprocity with
Canada Music was interspersed. con-
zisfinp NJ DIano solo nv the hostess |