Evening star., 1915-01-31

The SectlOn OF music uHuei .nS -
will meet at 340s Mount Pleasant
street tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock;
Harmony. Ancient and Modern" will
be studied.
Wednesday morning at 1890 the sec
leader, Mrs. William F. Ham. at 262i
speak on turkey" A large number
Of the clubs members attended the
meeting Of the civic section TUESDAY
at the home of Mrs. Gilbert H. Gros-
venor to hear John Joy Edison tell OF
prison reform work. in which he has
been engaged since he was appointed
by President Roosevelt some years ago
The reforms already accomplished and
with hearty approval from the mem
bers present, who brought out many
phases of the situation by questioning
after the talk was ended.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA SOCIETY,
D. A. r.
Official representatives of the Dis
trict of Columbia D. A. r. and also of
the U. s. D. A. r. were present at
the January meeting of the John
Eager Howard Chapter, D. A. R.. of
Maryland at Baltimore Saturday. The
meeting was held at the residence of
Mrs. James Patton, state secretary of
the Maryland society. The regent Of
the chapter. Mrs. Buckingham. pre-
sided. Preceding the meeting lunch
con was given in honor Of the presi-
dent general. Mrs. William Cumming
Story. Mrs. Patton was the hostess
Honor guests at the luncheon from the
District of Columbia D. A. R. were Mrs
Mary s. Lockwood, founder and chap
lain general: Mrs. George r. Small
Frank F. Greenawalt, state regent of
the District of Columbia, and Mrs.
Drury C. Ludlow. Addresses were
made by Mrs Story, who spoke of the
excellent condition of the society, finan-
cially; Of the rapid reduction of the
Of her recent visits to the state con-
ferences and OF the splendid condition
OF harmony and unity evinced all over
the country. Mrs. Mary s. Lockwood
told Of the early days Of the u. y. r.
Mrs Smallwood of the statistics COM
mittee told of its object, that of col
lecting the data Of all work of the
society accomplished since foundation.
MIS- Greenawalt spoke of the Dis
trtct of Columbia. stating that the one
contributions toward the debt on Me-
mortal Continental Hall, being only
exceeded by the large states of New
York and Pennsylvania
Mrs Hester Dorsey Richardson. state
historian Of Maryland and editor of the
Patriotic Marylander, gave an histori-
cal address. closing with praise of the
president general. Mrs. Story, and ex-
pressing the hope that the present
charming Story might be a continued
story"
A large reception in honor of the
president general followed. Mrs. Patton
presented the guests. She was assisted
by the state regent of MARYLAND, Mrs
aogan: the state regent-elect. Mrs
bosley; the state officers and chapter
regents.
OUR FLAG CHAPTER, d. A. r
Our Flag Chapter, D. 4. r., held it's
January meeting at the home of Mrs.
w. l.. Dewhurst. After the usual busi-
ness routine Miss Fort read a paper-
Trails of Our Country; the regent
Miss Ramsay, gave an account of the
presentation of a large flag, the gift of
the chapter, to the boys department of
the Y. NJ. G. A. Mrs. Ruthehoff gave a
the Revolution
CAPITOL HILL HISTORY CLUB.
Twenty-one members and two visit
ors of the Capitol Hill History Club
were entertained Wednesday at the
home of Mrs r. S. Whaley. S street
northwest. The president, Mrs. L. B.
Charles Fisher. gave a report. Delegate
Mrs. Jason Waterman announced the
District OF Columbia Federation of Wom-
ems Clubs meeting for Saturday
I.esher. Mrs. George H. Felt. Mrs. ]. c.
Welden and Mrs. A. c. Webb, has com
pleted arrangements for musical to
be given at the residence of Mrs. L. B.
Slime. 1920 LIST street northwest, to-
morrow evening. in the interest of
Friendship House. Friends are invited
to attend.
Mrs. B: E. Scott opened the historical
0ka ,ANvx xryfk ~ Str~
ton and Universities": Mrs Howard
Donath, depicting Peasants Revolt.
1853 to 1712." Mrs. A. c. Webb read as
current events recent letters from
from a prominent Italian describing
the bombardment of Scissors; another
portraying the famous musical talent
assembled at Bern for an entertain
ment.
There was one short reading in re-
sponse to roll call. Refreshments were
served.
COLUMBIA CHAPTER. D. A. r.
Columbia Chapter. D. A. r.. met
Tuesday evening at the home of Miss
business Mrs. Dean. historian. read an
historical sketch on Gen. Putnam
The hostess served refreshments. The
chapter will meet next month with
Mrs. Ambrose w. Barber.
EXCELSIOR LITERARY CLUB.
The Excelsior Literary Club was en-
tertained Tuesday afternoon by Mrs. ].
". Bulla at her apartment in the Elk
ton. Mrs. J. Edison Briggs, the presi-
dent, presided and an unusually large
number of members were present. The
program opened with a vocal solo. also
an encore given by Mrs. Martin Bar
ringer. Mrs. Julia widows Webb read
I 'owed psp by "a a paper on "rhe s Arts Arts and and
Crafts Of Smyrna" given by Mrs. f. n
Gravatt Mrs. J. NJ. Holmes read a
paper on 1.-The Golden Candlestick, a
symbol, ar. and short .slst, sketches on on the
raj members. Mrs Ellis Logan, presi-
lent Of D. c; F. w. C.. who is a mem
her Of the club, gave talk. A violin
olo by Miss Beatrice Bulla closed the
Exercises. The club will meet Tuesday
With Mrs. NJ. J. Frear.
LAFAYETTE. NO. 10. W. r. C.
Lafayette Corps met Monday night
18th the president. Miss Mary K. Di
Mario, in the chair. The chairmen of
ne several committees were appointed
fo11oxus- Re1jef Mrs Mary NSrYpto.h,