Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-22

Ellen spencer Mussey, the sponsor OF the
tent, expressed herself as pleased with
the progress and growth Of the tent and
gave an interesting account of the recent
trip to the Pacific coast A report of the
proceedings Of the national convention
of the Daughters of Veterans was read
OF his trip to Rochester and New York
was read by Col. o. H. Oldroyd of Lin
coin Post, No. 3. G. A. r
The poem, "The Daughters of Old Vet
erans." composed in honor of the MEM
bers of this tent by Col. John A. Joyce,
was read by him and congra tulatory re-
marks were made by the Rev. ]. D.
Bloodgood, senior vice commander of the
Department Of the Potomac, G. A. r.;
Mrs. Agnes l. Keller. president of the
Department of the Potomac, W. R. c.
and Col. John McElroy, past national
senior vice commander-in-chief Of the G.
Flag" was given by Miss Elise Howe
and vocal solos were rendered by Mrs
Bertha Wishart. Mrs. Eleanor c. Scott
and Edward A. Lang.
of veterans had been given by the mem
bers of the tent refreshments were
served. The committee in charge of the
affair was Miss Anna NJ. Roberts. Miss
M. G. Spencer, Mrs. e. G. Scott, Mrs.
Ella washburn. Mrs Bella ]. Howe and
Mrs. Mary r. Tucker.
Mrs. Nettie Borland, president Of Lin
COiil SOIpSs entertained LiHCOiH HOSI ana
Corps at reception and banquet Mon
day evening at G. A. r. Hall. Many
present and past department officers were
present. The out-of-town guests were
Col; and Mrs. Bair. from Oakland. Cal.
and Mrs. Kelton. widow Of Gen. Kelton.
Col Bair gave a patriotic talk and Mrs.
Kelton and Mrs. Ball spoke in favor of
the army canteen. The installation of
assistant conductor Mrs Myers. and col
or bearer. Mrs. Dow. was a feature of the
occasion. The department president, Mrs.
Keller, acted as installing officer Mrs
Margaret Walker was publicly indorsed
for candidate for department president for
1912.
Excelsior Literary Club met October 10
at the home of Mrs. l. Muller, 1867 b
street southeast Mrs. Ferren. president,
presiding. Mrs. II. Baker read a paper
descriptive of the dykes canals and wind
mills Of Holland and Mrs e. Hawkes.
spoke Of the geography of that country.
Mrs. John n. Doris, 1850 Girard street,
entertained the Columbia Heights Art
Club at its regular meeting Thursday.
Mrs. John III. Stokes presided in the alb
sence of Mrs. ]. d. Croissant, who was
prevented by illness from attending.
The Great Wall of Scotland was the
subject of a paper by Mrs. Sarah A.
Wolhaupter. and Miss Elizabeth Warman
read an account of the Roman Occupa-
ton, of Scotland" The daughter of the
piano selections. Several guests were
present. among others Mrs. n. f. Palmer.
Mrs. W. f. Burchfield, Mrs. H. F.
Bracket and Mrs. T. G. McKnew. Re-
freshments were served.
The Excelsior Literary Club met Tues
day at the home of Mrs J. T. Talbot,
the Plaza. The rooms were decorated for
the occasion with cut flowers roses and
cosmos. Mr.. mex Conette presided. Sub
ject discussed was: THE Agriculture Of
Holland"
The Woman's National Press Associa-
welcomed several members whose alb
sence from the city had left a gap IN the
ranks of local members of the associa-
ton, among them Mrs. Sperry, Mrs. Brin-
ton, Mrs. Hickey and Mrs. Woods. Mrs.
Lockwood had just returned from Balti-
more, where she went to witness the cere-
monies in honor OF Cardinal Gibbons and
versal peace.
Shortly after her return to the city,
Mrs. Lockwood was honored by receiving
a communication from the cardinal. in
which he expressed his hearty sympathy
with the movement. apd assured Mrs.
Lockwood that 1t was his desire to give
the support Of his personal opinion and
toward the accomplishment of peace
among the nations.
Letters were read from Mrs. N. Ken
nedy Of Chicago. Isabel Goodhue of
Washington, Mrs. E. G. Lewis. president
Of the Woman's Republic, and from Mr..
Bowerman of the Public Library, who
asked for information in regard to the
Woman's National Press Association. the
data to be filed In the library for future
reference.