Evening star., 1914-11-22

accompanist. Fred E. Barber recited
he Volunteer Organist." and was
compelled to respond with From Flan-
nigan to Finnegan.' A violin solo.
'Mazurka" (MlywuskD, was well ex-
ecuted by Miss Marguerite Harbers.
with Miss Annette Harbers at the
piano For an encore they gave the
"Elegie" (Massenet. Mrs. J. c. Kes-
Dreams" (TostD, and His Buttons
Are Marked L. S. with Miss Florence
Trainham as accompanist. Mr.. Boyer
concluded the program with solo.
where My Caravan Has Rested"
hohr), after which refreshments were
served The president announced that
the next meeting would be celebrated
as club night. and the Christmas spirit
is expected to predominant. The fol-
lowing refreshment committee was ap-
pointed H. H. House, J. o. johnson, J.
G. McFadden, Miss S. H. Hotchkiss and
Mrs. r. l.. Townshend.
GUADALUPE CLUB.
The Guadalupe Club held it's first
meeting of the season Monday evening
at the residence of Mrs. William F.
Quicksall.
This organization is composed Of
woman descendants of United States
officers of the Mexican war. and derives
its name from the signing of the treaty
of Guadalupe -Hidalgo. the anniversary
ruary 2. 1t was formed in 1906, and
is composed of about fifty members,
resident and nonresident. The object
of the club is to perpetuate and honor
the names of those who fought for the
United States in the Mexican war and
bring interesting history and features
of that war before the public.
1t is similar to the Aztec Society for
men. Gen. Horatio Gates Gibson. re-
tired, who graduated at West Point
during the war and went to the front
direct from the academy, is the only
survivor who is an honorary member
of the club. He also holds the office of
historian. Gen. Gibson is at present
the president of the Aztec Society. The
other officers of the Guadalupe CLUB
dent: Mrs. Kate Kearny Henry. Mrs.
John S. Blair and Mrs. William r.
Quicksall, vice presidents: Mrs. Fred
erick w. Matteson. treasurer; MRS.
Noble Newport Potts, registrar; Mrs.
Caroline ]. Wood, recording secretary.
and Miss Margaretta l.. Hazzard, cor
responding secretary.
The bracadabra met Wednesday
evening with Mrs. P. c. Clafin. 11l7 y
street northwest, with President New
sponse to roll call was Memories of
hhd sung America, Frank J. Metcalf
read a paper on EARLY American
Psalmody" :" After giving an outline of
its authors life and a brief description
of his compositions. illustrative selec-
tions were played on the piano by Mrs.
Metcalf. Two instrumental trios were
played by Melville D. Lindsay, violinist.
Charles G. Abbot. cellist. and Mr.. Aid
a selection by Eugene Wood, That
Time Ma Was Away" The program
closed with a social hour. during which
were served by the host
and Mrs. Eunice Clafiin.
WASHINGTON CULTUS CLUB.
The Washington Cultus Club met
at the residence of its presi-
dent, Mrs c. K. Bergman, 1854 Euclid
street. After luncheon was served the
was called to order by the
president. Nineteen members respond
ed to the roll call with news items
The first paper was given by Mrs.
Charles F. Nesbit, on The Twelfth
Dynasty" (Amen-en hat III, 2300 B.
C5. The second paper was given by
Mrs. John Mitchell, jr., on The Fam
ines of Egypt" using as her theme the
story of Joseph, as recorded in the
Bible.
The conversation was led by Mrs.
William Steuart on The Status of
Women in Ancient Egypt The story
of abraham and Sarah" in Egypt
was told by Mrs. J. Ramsey Nevitt.
The guests of the club were Mrs; Sell
den NJ. Ely and Mrs. William II. Sholes.
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS ART CLUB.
Columbia Heights Art Club held it's
weekly meeting Thursday at the home
of Miss Cornelia Hill. Mrs. John H.
Stokes was chairman for the day.
The historical IA, er. on the war of
1872 and the Conditions of the Cana
dian Frontier at that time, was given
By Mrs Sarah a. Wolhaupter. This
paper was discussed by Mrs. NJ e. s.
Davis, Mrs Amy S. Leeds, Miss Hill,
Mrs. Carl Smith, Mrs. John D. Crois-
SAINT and other members of the club.
Nearly every phase of var and peace
was discussed.
Mrs. James d. Yeomans contributed
gave an account of the lives and work
Of the prominent Painters Of Frontier
Life"
Mrs Ellis Logan, president of the Dis
trict Federation OF Women's Clubs. an
nounced a meeting of the home economic
section V hich was held yesterday morn
ing at the Publ" Library. After roll
call Miss Hill contributed musical Sc
iections and the .l"b adjourned 1or
social hour, when the hostess served re-
freshments. Other memNers Of the club
and guests present wee MS. Fred d.
Heisler Mrs. Edward f. Clement. Mrs.
Edward Harry. MIS-. Jhnn y bhtiS,
Mrs Elizabeth Warman. Mrs. James Nc
kew. Mrs. Geor"e Hi. Miss Doris. Mrs.
Harriet Peabody, Mrs. Charles Detmer,
Mrs c NJ. Woodward and Master r. w.
Wood ward.
tU-TIJAL BENEFIT CLUB.
The ladies Of st. Mark Chu''ch have
oreanized a club to be known as the
,Voman's Mutual Benefit Club of st.
aTark's Church The me-" tinlS arc to be
held every Thursday from to pm.
If is felt that such an organization is
needed in the parish. 1t VIII be social,
ruts vital topics of the day Will be dis
cussed. and it is hoped to secure prom
'ucnt speakers for the winter, with ad-
.litional things of interest.
WHEEL CLUB.
The fourth luncheon hostess of the
Wheel Club this season was Mrs.
Eleanor Wheeler. 1340 Irving street.
assisted by her daughter. Mrs. Gohle,
Thursday afternoon. Covers were laid
for twenty.
After tie luncheon Mrs. Eva Wesler
read humorous minutes of the last
and Mrs Florence Whitney
rave a gratifying treasurer's report.
The results of the recent Crittenton
bazaar and baby show, the benefit
movies" at the New Masonic Temple
and the conference of circles held Mon
day at the Crittenton Home were dis
creasins the clubs treasurl balance.
CHAPTER. d. A. II.