Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-05

cussed by Capt. Lemuel Warner. Maj.
A. S. Perham and DR.. James Mckee. all
of whom were acquainted with persons
connected with that expedition. Mrs.
G. NJ. Brumbaugh read a selection, "Sa-
rah Ann a-Dying."
Musical selections consisted of two
instrumental trios, Handels Largo.
and Mozart's "Minuet," played by DR..
Charles G. Abbott, celist; Melville D.
Lindsay. violinist, and Loyal B. AID
rich, pianist: and two vocal solos: To
morrow Will Be Friday" by Molloy.
and the "Prior's Song" by Reeve, sung
by DR.. Abbot, accompanied by Mr.. Aid
rich. At the close of the exercises, re-
freshments were served by the hostess.
Among the guests present were Miss
Clara V. Barber of Syracuse, N. T.:
Mrs. F. C. Whitney of Philadelphia, and
Miss Marguerite Claflin of this city.
TWENTIETH CENTURY CLUB.
The sections meeting the coming
week are the French and literature sec
tons. The French section will meet
with Mrs Fitzpatrick. 1900 18th street,
Wednesday at 3 o'clock, when the re-
port of the committee on maisonettes
for the Marine sufferers will be heard,
and the usual games and conversation
enjoyed.
The literature section will meet with
the leader. Mrs. Farquar, at the ParkeT;
be the work of R.'Y. Tirrell, treated by
Mrs. Cunningham.
The civics section announces lee
ture on the evening of Tuesday. Deem.
Der IA, at o'clock, at All Souls
Church. by Edward B. Clark entitled
THE War-Torn Marne," for the benefit
of the women and children of the de-
vastated Marine valley. Mr.. Clarke has
recently returned from the war zone.
where he had opportunities for observ-
ing conditions there.
EXCELSIOR LITERARY CLUB.
The Excelsior Literary Club was en-
tertained Tuesday by the president,
Mrs. D; L; Norris. at her home: Bright
paper on Religion of Hawaii" Mrs.
Muller gave extracts from letters re-
ceived from Hawaii. Mrs. Henry Bak-
er read a paper written by Mrs. G. w.
Atkinson. on the Caroline Islands.
Creery. Mrs. Fred Muller and Mrs.
Gravatt responded to roll call with
quotations.
GARMENT BRANCH. S. c. S.
Gaiment Branch of the Sunshine and
the residence of the Misses Curtis.
This branch is the youngest of the So
ciety and is composed largely of young
people.
| HOSPITAL BRANCH, S. S.
The Hospital Branch of the Sun
shine Society Mrs Sanford Taylor,
president, is indebted to Mrs. Frederick
Drew, 1435 Harvard street. for OPEN
ing her home to it's members and a
large gathering of friends to musical
tea and silver offering Wednesday aft
! ernoon. nice sum of money, to be
used for the needy, was realized. Mrs.
Henry Churchill Cook was chairman of
the musical program. Miss Flora
Briggs sang, accompanied by her sis
ter, Mrs. Hamilton, at the piano, with
Miss Isabelle MCGEE, violinist Frank
Loeffier, jr., played several instrumental
solos. Miss Allan sang. Mrs. Robert
Stone gave two vocal solos, with her
house guest. Miss Barton of Denton.
| Tex, at the piano.
MOTHERS CLUB. .....
meeting of the Mothers Club of the
Maury School will be held Thursday,
at 3:15 pm. Mrs. Stellewheeler, super
intendent OF the diet kitchen, will ad-
dress the meeting. Any one interested
| is invited to be present.
| MISSION CLUB, F. C. CHURCH.
| The Mission Club of the First Con-
gregational Church, met Tuesday even
| ing at the home of the Misses Wead, at
| the Northum berland. The president,
| Miss Jessie ]. Branerd, presided Re-
ports of the secretary and treasurer
were read and routine business trans
acted. Mrs. G. W. Stone gave a review
| of Mrs. Helen Montgomery book upon
missions. Miss l.. B. Holbrook spoke
upon current events, touching upon
| missionary interests in many lands,
| and Miss Alice H. Clark made a report
| to the club from the meeting of the
! Philadelphia branch at Plainfeld, N. j.,
| in October. At the conclusion of the
program the hostess served refresh
ments, assisted by Miss Brainerd.
HAPPY HELPING HAND.
The Happy Helping Hand Club,
which was organized in October and is
composed exclusively of young Jewish
people, met recently at 1902 Colupbia
road. In addition to its social feature,
the club will maintain a departm ent
for charities. The following were
elected to serve as officers:
President, H. L. Cohen; vice president,
NJ. HUT; recording secretary l. NJ
Gensber; financial secretary, b. c. Co
hen: treasurer, L. Karmel, and E. C.
Blumberg, auditor. Members elected
to serve on the constitution committee
were ]. Kisselef, 1. NJ. Gensberg, B. c.
Cohen. K. Levin, r. Blum and H. L..