Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-13

ioIASHdl WORK Oy the members. "A io"euio
i or the entertainment was a brief oeScrlp-
| ton of Lincolns characteristics, given
] by Maj. Merwin, an Intimate friend OF
PRESIDENT Lincoln, and his guest at MS
last dinner at the White House. the even
4 ing of his assassination. A recently
printed portrait of Lincoln, by Mrs. Mel
lie M. Horne of Boston, was on view and
described by her in detail as having been
painted from the Lincoln death mask
owned by the Oldroyd Museum. in this
| city, and being the only Lincoln portrait
SO produced
Some Historic Homes of New Eng
land were described by Mrs. Charles II.
Bowker. together with anecdotes in which
scendants figured. the speaker also giving
details of the architecture and decorative
features Of their colonial type of houses.
The clubs Mystery Story" the team
work of several members was given an
extra bit of tangle by Henry P. Holden
| in his production of chapter Q, leaving
additional perplexity as the lot of the
succeeding writer
lections, including ''Hindoo Legend; a
| satire on marriage, and German dialect
| description of the pleasure and bother
in possessing dot Leetle Baby"
The Washington suffragette parade of
March received it's panegyric in Mrs.
c. A. Thomas verses, which was followed
| by her "Candlemas,' or "Groun Hog
Day and an Italian dialect description
in rhyme of a banana merchants queer
| ideas concerning George Washington.
! The musical selections included piano
solos, improvisations and selections from
Nevin's compositions, by Rev. Charles
f. Edwards, rector of Epiphany Chapel,
| and Lysburys 'Idyle," played by Miss
| tbs sang a group of songs, THE Red, Red
| Rose Hastings), The Call of Spring"
| (GheeD, Thoughts (Sans SoucD and
| Lullaby" (Sans SoucD.
Ire T,ohr 1off y-y{tf ton
| to her by relatives and friends describing
| their experiences during the flood in Day.
ton, Ohio; comedy, tragedy, miraculous
escapes, courage and cowardice and
This year marks the tenth anniversary
Of the organization of the Washington
Cultus Club, and the occasion was most
luncheon, which was held at the Raleigh
Hotel. Much credit is due Mrs. Charles
! +. Nesbit. as chairman of the entertain
ment committee. for the excellent ar
every respect q great success: 1t was
held in the oak room, with the entire
company seated at one large table.
decorated in white and yellow. the club
colors.
Mrs. George w. Harris, president, pre-
sided as toastmistress; Mrs. Norman Ell
lott. the founder and first president of
the club was the subject Of the first
Mrs. Paris Brengle responded to the
| toast, Our Tenth Anniversary: Mrs.
Bergman to the toast Mere Mention of
Mere Man; Mrs. Clark to the toast.
toasted the Junior cultus Members:
Mrs. William Knowles Cooper gave a
| Forecast Into the Future" and Mrs.
Miller, ex-pres.dent of the Twentieth
Other Clubs Are Doing" Among the
| guests were Mrs. Kinnan, Mrs. Harry
| Lakeman. Miss Clark, Mrs. Miller, Mrs.
William John Eynon. Miss Mcfarland,
Mrs. Palmer, Miss Barnum, Mrs. Hulse.
Mrs. Charles Hallam, Mrs. Wallis and
Mrs. Yung kwai.
The board meeting of the Sunshine and
| evening at the home Of Mrs. George Lewis
Peckham. BIT 18th street northwest
The object OF the meeting was to form
ulate plans for the summer work. 1t
Mrs. Ella S. knight. president of the So
ciety. and Mrs. Henry N. Couden, vice
president, visit the Juvenile Court in the
interest of the missionary work of the
society. Miss Grace Middleton was given
the appointment as instructor of the
blind child" and the period of instruction
should be from September till June. 1t
was also decided to give theater benefit
for the founding of this scholarship. The
board decided that the different branches
hold monthly meetings with social hour
and program.
The members of the Farragut W. r.
c., No B. met Tuesday at the home OF
Mrs. Bell harris, 511 street northeast.
The executive board was present and
plans were made for an entertainment.
There was a large attendance and re-
freshments were served
The Florence Crittenton Wheel Club
was entertained Thursday afternoon by
Mrs. Florence Whitney, 1884 Euclid
street. Miss Clara Fouse Of Philadel-
phia and Mrs e. l.. Robertson secre-
tary Of Crittenton work, were guests of
the club. The latter gave talk which
served to keep the club in touch with
the local work.
All congratulated Mrs. Robertson and
Mrs. Story. the president Of the club, on
their coming European trip In company
with Mrs. Kate Waller Barrett. April
fool stories and experiences and refresh
ments served by the hostess concluded
the afternoon.
Potomac Chapter, D. A. r.. was enter
tanned at it's regular meeting Wednesday
evening by Miss Lily Clarke. Miss Geor-
gia Hudson historian OF the chapter,
read an account of the life of Eliza
Lucas. The routine business of the even
ing included the nomination of officers.
The regent and all her officers were
unanimously Endorsed for reelection.
They are Mrs. Quirollo, sregentp Miss
Luc1e HUDSON. vice regent: Mrs. Par
ham, recording secretary; Miss Clarke,
corresponding secretary; Miss Hudson,
historian; Miss Frey, registrar; Miss
Branch, chaplain. Miss Bayard and Mrs
Du Bose were special guests Of the even
| ing.
| The annual business meeting Of the
Capitol Hill History Club was held
Wednesday afternoon at the home of
! Mrs. A. c. Webb, 314 10th street north
I east. with twenty-five members and sew
eral visitors in attendance
| The president, Mrs. J. A. Meyer pre-
sided, and with the new club year Mrs.
| T. F. Rorke succeeds to the presidency
| Mrs L. B. Slime was elected vice presi-
dent and the following officers We're re-
| elected: Mrs. NJ. 3. Granger, secretary:
! Mrs. Charles Fisher treasurer; Mrs.
Court F. Wood. critic; Mrs. H. B. Mat
| tox. director.
| The delegates appointed to the District
Of Columbia Federation Of Women's
| Clubs were:
Mrs. r. F. Rorke. Mrs. A. C. CLANCY
and Mrs. A. c. Webb. Alternates Mrs
| George II. Felt and Mrs. Jason Water
| man. Mrs. Rorke submitted the study
| program for the ensuing year, which was
accepted. Miss Francis Miles and Miss
Elizabeth Kienon gave monologue recita-
tions On account of the council to be
| held in the week Of April % the clubs
| Refreshments were served.
The Mount Pleasant Auxiliary, w. C.
| T. e., met Tuesday at the house of Mrs.
! Boyd. 1902 Kenyon street. Thirty-six
| m we oS<