The Washington herald., 1911-03-26

Are Shining" and were followed by Dr.
w. Z. Dieffenderfer. who played cornet
solo, Shubert's .Serenade," accompanied
by Mrs Dienenderfer on the piano. and
responded with "The Rosary"
Mr.. Thompson and the other contribu-
tors to the evenings programme were
extended a vote of thanks. after which
refreshments were served. The president
announced the following refreshment
committee for the Easter meeting: Miss
Ina V. Hotchkiss, Mrs Kate V. johnson,
Mr.. Paul d. Wollard, Mr.. Charles c.
Wagner. and Mr.. Seth A. Terry.
The members of Parzella Circle met
Wednesday evening at the home Of Mr..
and Mrs. E. v. Carr. 61012 Park road
northwest. Addresses were made by Mrs.
Florence Dieudonne, Mrs. C. c. Dieu-
donne. and Mr.. +. v. Carr. An interest
ing musical programme was given.
The Short Story Club met at SO Sixth
street northwest last Wednesday evening,
with Mrs. T. B. Young, vice president.
in charge of the programme. Mrs. Apple
ton Clark, jr.. gave two storiettes, THE
Snnfiower House." and How Willy Ann
Came Near Being It. both charningly
told. redolent with humor, and winning
appreciative applause. Miss Evangeline
her recent European trip. which was much
enjoyed. THE personal experiences OF
a summer boarder,'' as related by Mrs.
Mira NJ. Metcalf's trend of humor, caused
an uproar. Harry W. Selah told a num-
Der of amusing anecdotes, and Mrs. Rosa
l. Townshend gave a dialect recitation.
Don't Be What You Amt and in re-
sponse gave a dialect recitation, recited
THE Balky Mule That Old Sweet
heart of Nine" by James Whitcomb
Riley, was feelingly recited by Arthur b.
White, followed by an encore. Miss
Gladys McGarry and Mrs. McGarry
pleased with a violin and piano duet as
an opening number. Mr.. Edwin Hinets,
who has a fine tenor voice. met with the
heartiest applause in his various rendi-
tions as soloist, among his numbers being
an aria from Carmen" Then You'll
Remember Me-" and The Barber of Sc
Vile" His sympathetic accompanist was
Mrs. Marguerite Collier.
The Washington colony of New England
women is interesting itself in the work of
the Southern Industrial Educational AS
sociation among THE American High
landers'' in the Southern Appalachian re-
gion, and at a recent meeting held at the
Washington Seminary. 2107 S street, with
Mrs. George T. SmaIlwood as hostess, in
teresting addresses relating to the edu-
cational and industrial needs of these
people were given by Mrs. Ogden E Ed
wards, of North Carolina, and Mrs Mar
tina S. Gielow. Mrs. CLANCY, president OF
the colony. presided over the meeting.
and there was an an excellent attendance
of members.
The regular monthly meeting Of the
Guadalupe Club was held Monday at the
home of Mrs. Sanders Johnston. The
house was profusely decorated with the
club colors-green, white, and red. After
the business was over an interesting
paper. THE causes of the Mexican war
and the battle OF Monterey" was read
by Rev. George Williamson Smith, an old
friend Of the hostess, followed by delight
full impromptu talk by Gen Gibson.
Mexican war veteran. Mrs. Gerry read
the poem, The Bivouac of the Dead
by O'Hara, and THE Maid of Monterey"
The success of the evening was greatly
due to the efforts of Mrs John s. Blair.
a valued member of the club and chair
man of the entertainment committee