Evening star., 1911-05-28

The members OF the Excelsior Literar,
Club were entertained by Mrs. d. L. Nor
ris at her suburban home on the after.
noon Of May %. The meeting was called
to order by the president, Mrs. Henry
Baker. and the exercises began with
singing ''The Battle Hymn Of the Re.
public"
At the conclusion Of the regular bust
ness Mrs. Abbott was unanimously elect
ed a member Of the club.
Mrs. Alexander read a paper on 60
tha-Canal, Rivers and Valley" Mrs
Baker read an essay on Temple to the
Morse Gods Each paper was discussed
and roll call gave added information or
Swedish matters.
This finished thirty-two weeks OF con-
tinuous study Of the Scandinavian penin-
sula: its history, climate and scenery; Its
government, educational and scientific In
stitutions and attainments, and its stand
ing among other nations.
A goodbye song and "Auld Lane
Syne'' were Joined in and refreshments
were served amid the cool breezes on the
piazza. The meeting then adjourned FOL
the summer vacation and In the tai
will take up the study Of Holland.
The Columbian Women held their thirt
annual banquet at the new Fredonia
Hotel. Under the direction Of Mrs. Ed
win B. Behrend, chairman. the affair be
came delightful occasion to the forty
''old girls" who enjoyed 1t. After discuss
ing an excellent dinner the evening was
given over to informal speeches. songs
and stories. With Miss Grace Ross as
toastmistress, Miss Anna S. Hazelton re-
sponded to the toast the Columbian
Women; Mrs. Frank Edgington. The
University" and Miss Anne Pierce. 1.-The
Future" There were two readings IN
Hoosier dialect by Miss Wolfe-''Marg''
and Knee Deep in June"-after which
practically every one present contributed
a story or song to The general gayety.
The new president, Mrs. Martin Knapp.
who was unable to be present. was rep
which she sent with her regrets. The
evening wound up with college songs.
both old and new. and the banquet was
unanimously voted ''the best ever
The woman's Club Of Kensington
met May 19 at the home Of Mrs George
+. Wilkeson. The annual election OF
officers for the coming year resulted
as follows: President. Mrs. Harry Arm
strong; first vice president, Mrs. Elden
Mrs. William M. Terrell: recording Sec
rotary, Mrs. j. Frank Wilson; corre-
spending secretary. Mrs Orin ]. Field:
treasurer. Mrs. Edgar w. Moore: par
D. De
historian. Mrs. B. II. Warner: auditor.
Mrs. Herbert Wright. The election was
followed by q nonsense meeting"
Mrs. George f. Wilkeson, chairman OF
the calendar committee. had arranged
a program Of original songs, readings
etc. which was greatly enjoyed. Re
freshmentS were served. The club ar
ranged to attend the County Fedora
tion OF Woman's Clubs, to be held at
Darnestown June z.
George H. Thomas Relief Corps. No.
II. met May 10 at its hall In Northeast
Temple. Reports showed the corps to be
in f1ourishing condition and everything in
readiness for Memorial and Flag days
A pleasant feature Of the evening was the
annual visitation by Department Presi-
dent Agnes Keeler and staff. They gave
the corps many compliments for its nag
and ritualistic work. At the close re-
freshments were served. Sunday even
ing. May 1. the corps and George ii.
Thomas Post held memorial services at
the United Brethren Church, when the
pastor, c. p. Fultz, gave as his sermon
theme The Little Bronze Button" There
was a large attendance of post and corps
members. The color bearers escorted the
veterans to their seats and the choir rem
dered patriotic music.
Lincoln Corps was pleased Monday
night with q visitation from the depart
ment president, Mrs. Agnes Keeler. and
her associate officers-Mrs. Months, Mrs.
OMeara and Mrs. Werden. After the
business session pleasing program was
rendered, and refreshments were served.
White House Chapter of the American
Women'0 League, at its monthly meeting,
devoted much Of the evening to the dis
cussion Of dress reform. The league an
nounces that its meetings will continue
throughout the summer and that the elec-
ton Of officers will be held June 20.
The woman's Missionary Society of
Maryland Avenue Baptist Church held an
all-day meeting Wednesday,, May IT.
The program was carried out under the
supervision Of Mrs. H. Walter Cole and
Mrs. James II. Grant, jr. The first
speaker was Rev. Augustus I. Nasmith.
at present pastor of the Hyattsville Bap-
tist Church. but student volunteer un-
der appointment to go to China as a
missionary In the fall. He took for his
teer movement, ''The Evangelization of
the World in This Generation Rev.
Hinson V. Hewlett. pastor OF the Second
Baptist Church. spoke on THE Miracle of
Calvary Baptist Church spoke Informally
in behalf Of degraded women and moth
ers Of heather lands. Music was con-
tributed by Mrs. Oliver Perry Hazard.
q. Grigsby. The accompanies were Theo-
dore Carlisle Crump and Mrs. Robert e.
Beale. The luncheon committee, Mrs.
Charles Sender, chairman. and the re-
ception committee. Mrs. Robert Woltz.
chairman. did much toward making the
social hours Of the day one Of its pleas
ATTEST features.
Lincoln Circle. No. 8. Ladies' Of the G.
A. R.. have been called together for the
last five weeks by the president, Mrs
Winnie Ream Hoxie at her home. 1882 K
street northwest, for the perfecting Of ar
rangements for memorial services at Ar.
lington and Staturay Hall. United States