Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-15

Ordinary, in April. 1855. AS the casting
of the bronze tablet from Carterets in
New York will take some weeks from
the time of ordering, bringing the cere-
mony of unveiIng in mIdWlnter, the
chapter has decided to postpone the eXer-
cises until the 15Sth anniversary of
Braddock's encampment in Rockville next
April.
The cali of the national convention of
the Woman's National Democratic League
is just issued. 1t marks an epoch in the
history of the woman's club movement
The Woman's National Democratic
League was formed in Washington. at
the New Willard. June l, and received
it's impetus in the congressional circle,
Mrs. Champ Clark. its god-mother. be-
lieving that the day had about arrived
when woman should include politics in
her list of domestic affairs.
The list of officers and directors in
cludes women whose husbands have been
prominent in the democratic party for
years, Mrs. Adlai E. Stevenson, wife of
the former Vice President; Mrs. William
Jennings Bryan, Mrs. Henry l.. Edmunds.
wife of the late Judge Edmunds of st.
Louis, being among the number.
The first recognition of the league by
the democratic party was at the Balti-
more convention of the former national
committee, with Mrs. Norman +. Mack,
chairman. Immediately after the conven-
invitation to become honorary president.
and Mrs. Thomas r. Marshall accepted
to become honorary vice president:
In September headquarters of the Wom-
opened in New York city. The league
entered actively into the campaign,
working under the direction of the ma
tional committee, conducting housewives
the Bronx. Through the field secretary,
Mrs. Grace Porter Hopkins, a detailed
list of the work in hand was sent out to
the press, through the national pub
licity committee.
The first branch to be formed as a re-
suit of the national organization was the
District of Columbia section, which,
while affiliating with the national league,
is a distinct and separate organization,
caring only for the work in the District
Of Columbia.
A practical and comprehensive course
of study of democratic principles and the
need and requirement of public service.
which will be prepared under the per-
sonal direction of President-elect Wood
row Wilson, will be announced at the
convention.
The charter membership list was closed
December in accordance with the con-
stitution of the league, and the league
Is now enrolling regular members
Further particulars of the convention
can be obtained through Mrs Steven B.
Ayres. corresponding secretary. Wash
ingtOn, ID. Z.
The Samuel Gorton Chapter, D. A. r..
held it's December meeting at the home
of the regent Miss Mary F. Smith, and
her sister, Mrs. Rock, at 1903 18th street
northwest.
A musical program was given by Miss
Fey and Mr.. Kidwell. and a reading by
Miss Perkins. The paper Of the evening
was read by Miss Smith on THE White
Mountains after which the chapter
voted to support a young girl during her
education in one of the mountain schools.
The chapter added three new members
to it's roll at this meeting.
The Cultus Club met Tuesday after
noon at the home of Mrs. w. X. Cooper
on Lamont street, the president Mrs
Harris presiding.
The first paper, by Mrs. j. r. hewitt,
treated of "Frederick Barbarossa and the
Hohenstauffen Dynasty" 1t was followed
by an old German song. telling of Barba-
rosa, sung by Mrs Smith.
Mrs. w. H. Myers. in her paper. told
of the Growth of German Cities
The conversation on 1.-The Second Cru
SADIE" was handled by Mrs. Cooper, and
proved to be an interesting subject.
A large membership responded to roll
call, with quotations from Lessing after
which they adjourned to the dining room,
her guest, Mrs. Chesley.
The yearly inspections of Lincoln Circle,
Ladies of the G. A. r., was held at the
residence of Mrs. Jeanne II. Street, senior
vice president. the national secretary
eral orders relating to the establishment
of home in Washington for the widows
of veterans, was read and discussed.