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

ices of the soldier in whose honor the
post is named. Little Mary Van CASTLE,
granddaughter of Department Commander
Ross. recited "Sheridan's Ride. w. E.
Andrews delivered an address. f. A.
Lang contributed a selection Of patriotic
songs and Mrs. Fauth rendered a piano
solo. At the close Of the program the
comrades Of the post and their guests
were escorted to an adjoining hall, where
the ladies Of Phil Sheridan Relief Corps
auxiliary to Sheridan PosD' had pre-
pared a collation.. and a couple of hours
were spent In recalling incidents of the
late disagreement" and in social con-
verse.
The Capitol Hill History Club met
Wednesday afternoon at the residence
of Mrs. l. b. Slime. 1890 LIST street
northwest. An important business meet
ing was followed by the reading Of a
number OF articles upon conditions in
Germany. after which refreshments were
served by the hostess.
The Columbia Heights Club met March
at the home of Miss Warman, when
Ms Mt p: A: Stokes occupied the chair:
an art paper given by Mrs. S. A VOL
haupter. Mrs. Martha L. CisselI
read paper, historical as we'll as de-
scriptive, on Gibraltar" which she H.
The Excelsior Literary Society met
Tuesday afternoon at the Plaza with Mrs
Talbot. The essay OF the occasion was
read by Mrs. Barringer, who reviewed
the history of important woman writer's
In a paper entitled Current Literature
A special tribute of remembrance and
love was paid to the late Emily Edison
Briggs, better known as OLIVIA Mrs
Carrie Kent led a parliamentary drill
which took the form OF debate on the
relative pleasures Of city ana country
life. Among the speakers were Mrs
Trauty. Mrs. Inez Gravett, Mrs. Edward
Briggs. Mrs. Baker. Mrs. Talbot, Mrs.
McCreery, Mrs. Ferran. Mrs. Alexander
Mrs Emerson. Mrs. Kent and Mrs. Brad
ley. Twenty members and one guest were
present. The session was followed by a
social hour, in which refreshments were
served.
John Hall Chapter. d. a. R., met March
at the home of the regent, Miss Ethel
wynn B. Hall. Other officers of the chap
ter are: Vice regent. Mrs. Abbie G. Eos
ter: recording secretary, Miss Lulu B.
Thorn; corresponding secretary. Miss
Alice Lillian Bassett treasurer, Mrs
Frances W. Thomas: registrar. Mrs.
Elizabeth NJ. Z. Phelps; chaplain. Mrs
Lavera 8. c. Oberholser. The alternates
to the regent for the twentieth continental
congress are Mrs. Abbie c. Foster and
Mrs. Frances W. Thomas.
A letter OF congratulation and greeting
from the president general. who is an
honorary member of the chapter, was
read, and her nomination for reelection
unanimously Endorsed. Three new MEM
bers were admitted and the names of sew
eral proposed. After the routine business
was completed social hour was enjoyed
and light refreshments We're served.
The Abracadabra Club regular meeting
was held with Mr.. and Mrs Melvin d.
Lindsey at their home. 1909 18th street.
Mr. Whiddit was in charge of the music,
and Mrs. Lindsey and Miss Ross gave a
reading entitled Higher Culture"
Charles G. Abbott presented entertaining
astronomical facts in a talk on 1.-The
Hosts of Heaven" and Miss Flora J. Nc
Creery read a paper. THE Pyramids of
Egypt Guests present were Mr.. and
Mrs. William w. Frost, Mr.. and Mrs.
Whiddit. Mr.. and Mrs. G. r.. Hughes,
Miss Touse. Mr.. and Mrs. Fisher, Mr..
and Mrs. Lindsey, parents Of the host;
Miss Margaret Claffin and Miss Ross.
The District of Columbia Chapter,
Daughters OF Founders and Patriots Of
America. met Monday afternoon at the
home OF Mrs. Charles w. Brown, 1411 X
street. 1t was the occasion for the cleo
ton OF officers for the ensuing year and
the presentation of annual reports. The
following officers were elected: Presi-
dent, Mrs. Thomas II. Johnston: vice
president, Mrs. Thaddeus II. Jones: re-
cording secretary. Mrs. Francis A. st.
Clair: corresponding secretary, Mrs.
Gaius n. Brumbaugh: treasurer. Mrs.
stephen j. Murphy; registrar, Mrs.