Evening star., 1914-12-27
cERcLE DEs PREc1EusEs RID1-

CULES.
The Cercle des Precieuses Ridicules held
its current meeting at the home Of the
vice president, Mile. Prud 'homme. After
an hours conversation and reading of the
minutes the club was notified of the receipt
of letters of acceptance of $50 each from
the French and Belgian ambassadors.
This money, to be used for the war suf-
ferers. was graciously acknowledged. A
short program followed: 'Une Legende
and Well Air. "a. Bollaert). Mile. Prud'-
homme; ballad, louvre tes Yeux Bleus,
Mile Becker. The closing number was an
original contribution, "Une Aventure
Imaginaire.'' by NJ. Probert, which re-
ceived much applause.
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WASHINGTON AUXILIARY, n. S. A.
The Washington Auxiliary of the Ma
tional Indian Association held memorial
service for it's late president, Mrs w. H.
Chany, recently at the residence of Mrs.
A G. Wilkinson. Tributes to her devo-
ton to the society were paid by Mrs. Will
knson. Mrs. Spencer, Mrs. Cummings,
Mrs. Gilbert, Mrs Beach and Miss Cook
Mrs. Leach sang "Only Remembered by
What We Have Done"
STRAUSS CHARITY CLUB.
The Strauss Charity Club at it's current
meeting arranged details for the play and
dance to be given next month. re-
hearsal held last Sunday was attended
by the members and several Outside
friends. The semi-annual election Of Of
ficers will take place at the clubs next
meeting.
COLUMBIA CHAPTER, D. A. r.
Columbia Chapter. D. A. R., at its De-
cember meeting. held at the home of its
regent, Mrs Charles s. Hyer, voted to
take ten feet of the lot on the west
side of Continental Hall, purchased by
the National Society. Mrs. H. L. Dean
contributed historical paper, and a
program OF music and recitations was
given by Miss Edith Newcom and Miss
Florence b. Webster Refreshments
were served. The January meeting OF
the chapter will be held at the home of
Miss Nellie Grant Ross
MILDRED LEE SOCIETY, C. OF c.
Mildred Lee Society. c. of c., held its
December meeting at Confederate Hall
the president. Miss Richter, presiding
Mrs. E. c. X. HUMPHREYS gave an ad.
dress; Mrs. J. B. Harrison, the honor
guest. told a story. "The Ice Skates;
the historian contributed a reading
The Bust of 'Stonewall Jackson" and
the following officers were elected
Edith Richter, president, reelected
Tucker HUMPHREYS, first vice president
Louise Hancock, second vice president
Lloyd Watts, recording secretary; Ber.
tary. reelected: Virginia Hereford
treasurer; Janet Murray, registrar
Grace Maud Morgan. historian; Ethe
johnson. custodian, and Ann Rose Tatum
chaplain.
CHILDREN AMERICAN REVOLUTION
! Senior and junior members attended
the recent meeting at the Portner Of
the Children of the American Revoiu
tion. Mrs. c. E. Nagle, president of tn.
Capitol Society. G. A. R.. presided
Francis Joannini entertained with care
tricks and other puzzles. and Miss C
Attention was called to the need Of
clothing and material for bandages TO,
Red Cross stations. Refreshments were
served
| CATHOLIC W. c. A. C.
The Catholic Women's Christian Ar
| Circle met Monday evening at the Pub
| lie Library. Mrs. Raphael Leo Shana
| felt, the speaker of the evening. Sc
! Men" in art and literature, which wa.
| illustrated with many Photographic re
| productions.
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POLITICAL STUDY CLUB.
At the December meeting of the Po
litical Study Club. held at the home o
| Mrs. Jeanie F. Bracket, Miss Cars
read a paper on 1.-The Danger Of Ir
responsible Influence" Mrs. Kent con
Quoted a parliamentary drill. RIM
| which the proposed Bristow- -Mondel
! and Shafroth amendments to the Con
stitution were discussed. The followin,
resolution was unanimously adopted
Resolved. That the Political Study Clul
of Washington, heartily Endorses tn,