Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-19
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Mrs. Phebe A Hearst. widow Of Sem
ator Hearst Of California, and one OF
the founders OF the National Congress
Of Mothers. is expected to attend the
second international convention on
child welfare. which convenes In WASH
ington, April 25-May 80, at the Ar
lington Hotel.
Mrs. A. A. Birney. national secretary
Of the congress. and president Of the
local branch. is in charge OF arrange
ments and has planned a program. to
include sightseeing excursions and a
series Of social events for the delegates
as well as addresses on live topics OF
interest to mothers and educators, by
eminent authorities on the subjects un-
der consideration. Thirty-eight state
branches and as many international So
cieties will be represented in the con-
gress. which President Taft has been
invited to open. Mrs. Frederick c.
Schoff Of Philadelphia, president of the
national BODY, is now in the south or
ganizing new branches. but will be IN
Washington for the congress.
The Louisa Adams Chapter d. A. r.,
met at the home of the historian, Mrs.
Randolph d. Hopkins. Tuesday evening.
when two new members were admitted
Cruz. Cal, and Mrs. Nellie Barrette OF
this city, Miss Inez Merrill, was also
present, IS new member. and Mrs.
William P. Sturgeon was proposed for
membership.
The regent. Mrs Frances NJ Gregory,
presided. social hour followed the
business meeting. in which Mrs. Spur
geon sang a group Of songs and Mrs.
Bargleld read paper on Clean Drink
ing Manor" the home Of her ancestors
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ter Wood Of the Lucy Holcombe Chap
ter. d. A. r., Judge c. S. Bundy and Mr..
George W. Jones were among the
guests.
The Catholic Women's Circle held its
weekly Lenten meeting Monday evening
at 1O6 18th street northwest, Mrs. Mar
garet l.. Coope presiding. The topic for
the evening. 1.-THE Rosary and Stations
of the Cross" was introduced by dis
tributing copies Of Della Robbia's bit Of
sculpture. showing the meeting at Rome
In 1216 of St. Dominic, the Spaniard, and
ST. Francis of Assist.
Miss Margaret Luckett gave a sketch
of the life Of st. Dominic and the history
and origin of the Rosary" introduced
by the Dominicans, distributing many
beautiful specimens together with other
chaplets and beads.
Miss Fannie Sillers gave sketch of
the life and history Of st. Francis of AS
sisi. and many legends. from copies Of
frescoes and paintings by the old ma sters,
followed by the history of the introduce
ton Of the devotion throughout Europe
by the Franciscans Of 1.-THE Stations or
Way of the Cross
A general conversation followed re-
lating to the visible results OF the labors
Of the two missionaries in the progress
of human culture and social ameliora-
ton.
At meeting Of the Alliance Franchise
Wednesday at the McNeal studio, NJ.
Gustave Michant of the University
lyrics of French literature in the nine
teenth century. Victor Hugo was his
subject
The members present were the French
ambassador. the French naval attache.
NJ. Benoist day. NJ. E. Casteur of the
Belgian legation, G. 8. Miller. jr.. Mrs.
J. W. Spencer. Mile. Eugene Liebschutz
Mrs. E. Bricknell. Miss Mabel Foster.
Mrs: b. Micou. Rene Samson. Miss E.
D. Hale. Miss Winner. Miss Cullen, Mile.
Limoges. Mrs. s. Wood, Mile. Maret.
Miss Kibbey, Miss Suzanne VERIFY and
Mrs. Cover.
George H. Thomas Relief Corps. No. II.
met at its hall in Northeast Temple FRI
day evening. This corps is increasing in
membership and harmony prevails. I'm
der good of the order Mrs. Anna Trap
hagen presented the corps with five silk
patriotic instructor. The president. Mrs.
Sara Mcmillan, thanked Mrs. Traphagen
in a pleasant manner, and the corps
gave a rising vote OF thanks for the gift.
Past Department President Mrs B. At
kinson spoke of the many courtesies ex-
tended to her during her term Of Office,
thanking all for their part in the beauti
full jeweled badge presented her by De-
partment w. R c. at the public joint
installation Of G. A. r. and w. r. c.
officers.
The fourth gratis recital by the WASH
ington Readers Club was held in the
lecture hall Of the Public Library Friday
evening. Miss Ada Louise Townsend, a
club member, gave a recital Of THE Col
leen Bawn." A large audience expressed
its appreciation Of the excellent inter-
probation Of the Irish play.
Senator knute Nelson of Minnesota has
been invited to address the Parzella Cir
Gle at its next meeting Wednesday even
ing at the residence of E. V. Carr, 61O1z
Park road northwest. Mrs. F. Dieudonne
will make an address.
The District of Columbia Society.
United States Daughters Of 1912, held
its March meeting at the home Of the
president Mrs. Kate Kearney Henry.
2021 I street northwest. Mrs. Henry
presided. Mrs. Alex J. Perry presented
designs from ]. e. Caldwell for the
gold medal the society will present in
the public schools for the best essay
on the war Of 1912. Mrs N. Newport
official bronze marker. the graves Of
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