Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-05

zimmerman; paper on the life OF Mar
garet Whetten. Miss Blauveldt, and two
songs sung by the entire chapter. Re-
freshments were served by Mrs. Vande-
grift.
The annual dinner Of the University
OF Illinois Club Of Washington was
given at the Tea Cup Inn. About the
table were gathered alumni of the uni
versity. with former members Of the
FACULTY and board Of trustees. The
president Of the club. NJ. B. Waite, in
troduced the speakers. Mr.. Waite ex-
pressed appreciation. warmly seconded
by the others, Of var Gus members Of
the faculty for their ability as teacn-
ers and for their devotion to the stu
dents and the university. Especial
mention was made of the long and
painstaking work Of Prof. Burrill Mrs.
John NJ. Gregory spoke further Of those
Identified with the upbuilding of the
| institution and Of the need for a more
personal contact between members Of
university faculties of today and their
to that condition where the great pro-
| fessor is the great teacher.
There were present Mrs. Gregory. Mr..
waite. Mrs. Amber, Miss Amber, S. w.
Stratton. Mrs. Abbott. Miss Abbott, Mr..
and Mrs. Harlow Bacon. Mr.. and Mrs
w. L. Pollard. Mr.. and Mrs. S. c. Clark,
Mr. and Mrs. w. o. Waters, w. l..
Derr. ]. S. Rogers, R. d. Marsden.
Mrs: Ellen Spencer Mussey Tent No. 1,
Daughters of Veterans, held it's semi
monthly meeting at it's hall. 40 10th
street. Patriotic exercises were held. and
Miss r. NJ. Seton. president, initiated
into the order Miss Edna Hunter. The
program was prepared by Miss NJ. G..
Spencer, the patriotic instructor. Col. a.
S. Perham, patriotic instructor of the
Department of the Potomac. G: a. r..
gave the address Of the evening and
Miss 1 Quincy sang a patriotic medley,
accompanied by Miss E. Foote.
Announcement was made by the ma
tional patriotic instructor. Daughters of
Veterans. Miss \. NJ. Roberts. that she
had sent two flags to school in Little
Rock, Ark, through the assistance Of the
local tent and tent in New Hampshire.
Lincoln Corps entertained Lincoln Post
and friends with a house warming Mon
day evening. having recently moved to
G. A. r. Hall. where it will in the future
hold it's meetings on every second and
fourth Monday REGULATIONS and songs
were enjoyed and supper was served.
The Excelsior Literary Club was enter
tanned recently by Mrs. Powell at the
home of Mrs. McCreery. Mrs. Ferren
presented a report of the monthly meet
ing of the Federation of Women's. Clubs.
A paper entitled THE Rulers of Swe-
den'' was read by Mrs. Major. Mrs.
Craft. q visitor, was introduced and gave
talk of her travels in Iceland, exhibiting
many gifts from the natives which show
ed their exquisite work in art. The exer-
cises of the afternoon were interspersed
with music-a violin solo by Miss Blanch
McCreery and singing by Mrs. Barns and
Master Samuel Leach. Refreshments were
served.
The lexington w. c. T. L. met at the
lexington Presbyterian Church, corner Of
North Capitol street and Florida avenue,
Friday evening, March 3.
The church was decorated with white
ribbon bows, American flags and palms.
The meeting was opened by all sing
ing America The president, Mrs
Flora Rays Hanson, announced, after a
few words of welcome, that the regular
business would be laid aside and the even
ing would be spent in a social way.
The opening prayer was made by Rev
H. E. Brundage Of lexington Church
Remarks of encouragement were given
by Rev. C. E. Fultz of the United Breth-
rem Church.
vocal duet was given by Mrs. Laugh
lin and Mrs. Collamore: piano solo. Miss
Munger; vocal solo. Mrs. Colafore, and
piano duet, Misses Helen and Ruth May
erS.