Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-26
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song were contributed by the Misses Har-
vey; recitations were given by Miss Mary
Ford, Miss Perkins and Mrs. Lane Of
burnside Corps. Mrs. George Van Fleet
was the chairman Of ceremonies. Mrs.
Shedd, president, presided and Mrs Man.
gan headed a committee in charge of the
good things on the refreshment menu
Past Commanders Goodheart Stone, Ford
and other comrades made remarks and
Comrade Chambers who was prevented
Dy iiiness from being present, was repre-
scented by his daughter.
White House Chapter, American Wom-
ans League, met Tuesday Mrs. Paul
delVered a lecture on parliamentary
Law Mrs. Belva A. Lockwood spoke,
and plans were discussed for a reception
10 De given to Prof. colony, art instructor
OF the league at st. Louis.
Der Gesellig Literarischer Verein held
It's monthly meeting March 10 at the
nome OF its president, Miss Anita
S sci On this occasion members and
friends OF this literary association
were given an opportunity to hear sew
eral of the most important scenes from
Goethe's Faust" read in the English
translation of Frank Claudy, the pres
emit vice president Of the club. Mr.
Claudy himself, assisted by Miss
Katharine Dannhoff and Miss Schade,
read the mOnol0gues and scenes in the
original. while Miss Amy c. Leavitt
very creditably gave the reading of the
excellent translation. which. it is
claimed, in many instances surpasses
that Of Bayard Taylor. Miss A. Standi-
FORD opened the program by singing
Siebels song from Gounod's Faust"
The first act of w. s. Gilbert's comedy,
by Mr.. Claudy into German, was also
given. at the close of which Miss
Schade. who had acted the part of the
Statue" presented Mr.. Claudy with
1Ann nf uy.y,o xrI,o
Of gratitude and appreciation from the
members of the Gesellig Literarischer
verein.
The Woman's National Press Associ-
alton held its regular business meeting
in the study room of the Public Library,
with the president. Mrs. Belva Lock
wood, in the chair. A number of let
from members residing in foreign coun-
tries. The names of three new men,
bers were proposed and one honorary
member added to the list. Mrs. Joseph
Inc Arnold Rich gave talk on the work
Of the Woman's National Welfare Society
Mrs. Lockwood read an article on How
to Keep Young" in which she advocated
the living of simple. natural life.
which may also include the exercise of
all the power, both mental and physical.
with which a person may be endowed.
The speaker recommended that every
woman should find time to pursue
special course of study, some art or
science, such as will give her pleasure,
and perhaps be a means Of maintenance
should she at any time be thrown upon
her own resources through the death
of husband or father, or when, because
of laudable pride. she does not wish
to be dependent upon one perhaps al
ready overburdened.
Mrs. Lockwood also presented report
on ''The Pan-American Commercial
Union,' whose meetings she attended and
in whose deliberations she took an active
interest. A member from Florida sent
a number of pamphlets on the subject OF
universal suffrage, which she wished to
be distributed among those present
Papers and magazines containing articles
written by members of the association
were turned over to the librarian to be
filed for future reference. The new
year book, just out, contains revised
list of the members and can be obtained
by applying to the corresponding score
Lockwood.
The Capitol Hill History Club met
Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. c. +.
large attendance of members and
visitors was entertained by program
that included papers on Germany Dur
ing the Napoleonic Wars by Mrs. c. D.
Glass; THE Revolution OF ls4S Mrs. c.
B. Yorks; Bismarck and Moltke," Mrs.
r. s. Whaley, and German Art" Mrs. A.
c. Webb During the social hour refresh
ments were served by the hostess.
The. Delwin Social Club. composed OF
some of the more muSically inclined
Junior members Of society, have arranged
an entertainment and dance to be held
Wednesday evening. in. honor of their
friends Among those who have volun-
teered to contribute to the program are
Don and Quincy Shriers, Little Audrey,
All A. Garner, Sam West. Herbert Jones,
Bob williams, Walter Jones, Miss Ger
trude Skinner and Messrs Hoffman,
owens and Hill. Dancing and refresh
ments will follow.