Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-11

these poor people has been the work of
the chapter for the past two years, so OF
year.
: Humorous recitations were given by
Mrs. w. H. Goodman.
A social hour with refreshments fol-
lowed.
The Shamrock Social and Athletic Club
was organized May l. with the following
officers and members: Percy Noles. presi-
dent: William Nightingale. secretary. and
Thomas Kenny. treasurer: James Nc
Graw. Winney c'Scotty'') Bryan. James
Tolbert. Robert Frank. William Tay-
Tor. Annis Lane, William O'Donnell and
Thomas Kane. Kathleen Connors was
named as mascot. The first outing was
held last Sunday at Silver Spring. Md.
The object Of this club will be to foster
sociability among its members and en-
gage in various athletic games. such as
base ball, tennis, running, swimming. etc.
The junior branch of the Gov. Thomas
Welles Society. Children of the American
Revolution, were entertained Saturday
afternoon at the home of Mrs. J. Edison
Briggs of Maple Square southeast.
This mansion. erected in 1906, was
thrown open to the guests. who viewed
and works of art which it contains.
The meeting was in charge OF the pres
ident. Mrs. Clayton E. Einig. and was
held in the ballroom. The annual report
showed that these youthful patriots are
deeply interested in the phlanthropic
work for other children less fortunate.
Boxes OF books and flags are being sent
to three southern industrial schools.
Twenty new members were reported for
the year. making a total of 3oO. the larg
est T.. A. r. society. 1t is claimed, in the
United States
The election was conducted along par
liamentary lines. Those appointed We're:
Vice president. Leila c. Emig: CORE
rrv,i1x- I1rtc
ing secretary, Worth Ellsworth; treas
urer, Margaret Dubois; registrar, Ethel
Johnson: color bearers, Edna Wells and
Motter Cunningham.
The guests, which included members of
five chapters of the D.. A. r., were Mrs.
Vandegrift, Mrs. Ferren. Mrs. Thomson.
Mrs. Ellsworth, Mrs. Cook, Mrs Lane
Mrs. Wells Mrs. Cunningham Mrs. Ham,
ilton. Mrs. TRULY and Mrs. koones.
Refreshments were served under the
large maple trees.
| George II. Thomas Woman'S Relief
| Corps. No. II, met Friday evening. Mrs
Ruth GibsoE> senior vice president, was
elected to fill the unexpired term Of the
| late president. and Mrs. Anna Luke to
| senior vice president. Mrs. Gibson reap
pointed all the officers Of Mrs. Julian's
choice. Past Department President Rosa
mond B. Meacham installed the officers
| in their respective places. Since the corps
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| to three members have been added at
| each session, but to the distress OF the
| organization two OF its officers have re-
Gently been taken by death, Mrs. Lola
Julian, president. and Past President Mrs.
Clara J. Magee. After Fridays parlia-
mentary work relative to Memorial day
| the corps paid tender tribute to both
| departed officers before closing one of
the saddest meetings in its history.
lexington w. C. T. L. met recently at
| the home Of Mrs. Paul Rchman. Quincy
place. Mrs. Gibbs led In the devotional.
| After the usual course of business the
| union adjourned to meet with Mrs. Alex
| T1ngley. 26O5 14th street, in June. Re-
! freshments were served by the hostess.
| The Excelsior Literary Club met re-
Gently at the home Of Mrs. G. W. Atkin-
| SON. 1900 Q street northwest the presi-
dent. Mrs F. Ide Muller. presiding. IAN
Afternoon With Scott was the study.
Mrs. 8. Russell Bowen gave a biographi-
cal sketch Of Sir Walter Scott, and told
OF his literary methods and achievements.
Mrs. Matte Queen Ewing OF Ballston,
| Va. followed with study OF The
Waverly Novels" Miss Whitmore of
Boston was presented by Mrs. Sallie
| Price Ferren, and spoke of her recent
| travels through the Scott country. A
large attendance was present. and during
the social hour refreshments were serv-
| ed, the color scheme. pink and white
| being developed in the Ices and floral
decorations. The papers were discussed
by the members in response to roll call.
| The Thomas Marshall Chapter, Daugh-
| tiers Of the American Revolution. gave
| reception at the Driscoll Hotel Thursday
evening. Miss Margaret v. McCabe re-
| gent, received the guests. assisted by the
Vice regent. Mrs Henry l.. Taylor; Mrs.
| Mary S. Lockwood, Mrs. Howard T.;
Hodgkin. Mrs G. NJ. Brumbaugh, and
| Mrs. Wallace Hanger. A musical pro-
| gram was rendered by singers OF the
| Dalton. Miss Mary Sherrier. soprano;
| Miss Lillian Chenowith. contralto; Mr..
| Joseph Whittemore. tenor, and Mr.. Frank
Gebest, pianist, added to the enjoyment
| Of the occasion. Mrs Dalton and Mr.
| Wilson played the accompaniment. A
buffet lunch was served by the hotel.
Among the guests present were Secretary
Wilson and Miss Agnes Hart Wilson
Mrs. John Burke and Miss Burke. Ms.
!, George Smallwood Representative and
| Mrs. Henry T. Rainey. Rep "esentative
and Mrs. Vaughan. Representative Aber-
crombie and Miss Abercrombie. Repre-
sentative John A. Mcguire. Representa-
| tive J. B. Asweil. Representative Thomas
Upton Sisson. Representative Harvey
tive and Mrs Willard Beakes. Represent
| alive and Mrs Geen. Mr.. Robert Claun-
cey. Mr.. and Mrs: Ellis Losan: Mrs. Guss.
Miss Ethelwyn Hall. Mrs. Pertha Rob
l bins, MIS- bertha FIdntiS W oiie ATS.
Charles Waram. Mrs. Sarah cierlons,
prather, Mrs; Mary St. Clair. Ms; Be Ia
NJ. TRULY. Mrs. Horace p. Mcintosh
Mrs. Mary A. Beach. Mrs. Catharine c.
Farrars. Mrs. Sadie Pons. Mrs. Maria
Meigs, Mrs. NJ. A. Winter. Mrs. James f.
Mulcare, Mrs. Jessie B. Acker. Mrs. Jen-
ME Wilson. Mrs Katie b. Cook. Mrs
Laurie. Miss Moreno Robinson. Mrs
Draper, Mrs. Owens. DR.. AHeger. Mrs
Ba:tron. Mrs. White. Mrs. Marshall. Mr.
Orbello. Mr.. Howard Van Law and Mr.
r. c.. Colyar.
Miss Bertha Frances Wolfe, regent OF
Wendell Wolfe Chapter, gave two reel
tations
The annual meeting of the Women:
Single Tax Club was held Wednesday a
the residence Of Mr.. and Mrs. Albert +
Willis, 1919 13th street northwest.
The election Of officers for the ensuing
year resulted In the election of Mrs. Jes
sic A. Lane, president: Mrs. Gertrude +
Mackenzie. vice president: Mrs. l.. p
Shidy. recording secretary; Mss Lilly
Ross. corresponding secretary, and Mrs
Margaret C. Lohr. treasurer.
! Miss Ross was elected a delegate to TIN
Women's National Single Tax Commute
! and Walter l. SwantOn delegate to tn
District Of Columbia Suffrage League
Mrs. Jennie l.. Munroe volunteered t
look after the press notices
The speaker Of the evening was Arthu
p Davis, chief engineer Of the reclama
ton service, who gave a ia on the ngl
, tax. showing how. under its workings al