Evening star., 1915-05-30
EXCELSIOR LITERARY CLUB.

EXCELSIOR LITERARY CLUB.
The Excelsior Literary Club was en-
tertained for its final meeting of the
season Tuesday afternoon by Mrs. A. r.
Tracy of Franklin Park. Over thirty
members were In attendance, and the
following were guests: Mrs. Court F.
Wood, president-elect of the d. {. r.
w c.: Mrs Sanford Shelton. Mrs. Her
man Smith, Mrs. H. w. Crocker. Mrs.
Arthur Dadman. Mrs. Harry Merrill.
Mrs. Gertrude Young and mother.
Mrs. Orndorf of Baltimore; Mrs Hamil-
ton and Mrs. Briggs, jr.; Mrs Barriet
and Mrs. LAUDER.
The president, Mrs. J. Edison Briggs.
presided, and Mrs. l.. Warner was ap-
pointed recording secretary pro tenn.
song composed by Mrs. Carrie Kent.
which was sung by the club, led by
Mrs. Briggs. Mrs. Briggs also sang,
with Mrs. Hamilton at the piano. The
Heart of Paddy Whack." Mrs. Ellis
Logan contributed paper on The
Bluebird." and appropriately decorated
the clubs president with a bluebird
pin, the symbol of happiness. Mrs. f.
Ide Muller made brief talk apropos
to the same subject. Mrs. Herman
Smith favored the club with a vocal
solo, also an encore with Mrs. Crocker
as accompanist. letter of greeting
from Mrs. II. Naylor was read and
personal messages from Mrs. Robinson.
Mrs. Barnard and other absent mem
bers were delivered. AT roll call. Mrs.
Baker, Mrs Holmes, Mrs. Kent, Mrs.
McCreery. Mrs Tibhetts and others re-
sponded with short sketches.
Mrs. Tracy was assisted by mrs
Kent, Mrs Warner. Mrs Hamilton.
Mrs. Webb and Mrs. Daish and after a
delightful afternoon. all present re,
turned to the city laden with beautiful
flowers and fond memories.
LINCOLN CIRCLE. l.. G. A r.
Lincoln Circle, No. 3. Ladies of the
G. A. r. held it's annual memorial ex-
ercises last Sunday in the rotunda OF
the Capitol, in front Of Lincoln's statue
which Is the work of the late president
of the circle, Mrs. winnie Ream Hoxie
There was a large audience. The ad-
dress of welcome was made by Mrs
Street. and Judge William De Lacy.
Col Mckee (past commander of the de-
partment of the DistricD and Col
Warner were the speakers. Miss Lily
Granger Of New York ang THE Star
Spangled Banner, the Misses Granger
sang a duet with chorus by the chill
dren Of the G. A. R., Our Country's
Flag" words and music by Mrs. Mary
Sitz-Parker; america" was sung by
chorus of children of the G. A. R.
tina Saers Gladys Tate, Hester Gaines.
and Louise Barr. William Rudolph ac-
companied on the violin. Mrs. Mida
Peabody and Mrs. Clara Avery were
flag bearers.
B. D. CLUB
The B. D. Club met Monday at the
home of Mrs. Frank Campbell. 40 18th
street southeast The annual election
of officers resulted as follows: Mrs.
r. f. Harvey. president: Mrs. B. T.
sharah, secretary Mrs. Milton Hne.
Mrs A. b. Snavely. Mrs. Frank Lin
thicum and Mrs. N. Patterson were also
present. Luncheon was served at 1880.
CAPITOL HILL HISTORY CLUB.
A large attendance of the Capitol
Hill History Club and guests held the
closing meeting of the season Wednes
T. F. Rorke, 1871 Columbia road. the
president. Mrs. L. B. Stine. presiding.
The annual reports of the secretary
and treasurer were read and accepted.
program with paper portraying the
life and character of Rousseau: Mrs.
c. d. Glass depicted switzerland of
Today. terminating an instructive and
hostess. assisted by Miss Johnson,
served refreshments.
COLUMBIA CHAPTER, D. A. r.
Columbia Chapter, D. A r., met
Tuesday at the home of the secretary.
Mrs. II. C. Gauss, Mrs Charles II.
Hyer. regent. presiding. An appeal
was read from Mrs. Beatrice de Tav-
ARA for the ambulance fund of the
Red Cross In France. after which the
chapter voted Sc to be sent to the
fund. Allusion was made to recent
publications regarding Baron Edgar
Won Speyer. whose wife. Lady Leonora
Won Storch Speyer, has long been a
life member of Columbia Chapter.
Master Richard Rfedel recited the pre-
amble to the Constitution. singing
America" and other songs. Miss Dor
othy Davidson sang two solos. vii
Ienelle" and Go, Lovely Rose" ac-
companied by her sister, Miss Ruth
Davidson. Mrs. Dearn. historian, read
brief sketch of the three patriots
who captured Maj. Andre-John Paul
dan. Isaac Van Wart and David Will
liams. Mrs. Barber mentioned the dis
covery Of letter from Thomas Cave es-
tablishing for his descendants the fact
that he served on more than one of
the ships with John Paul Jones. to
whom the letter was written. Refresh
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