Evening star., 1916-10-22

SIAR, w WASHlNGION
likewise the Congress Of Mothers. con-
| corning the work to be done for the
schools this winter In addition to. dis
cussing the plan for school for Jant-
| the Importance Of "follow-up"
| education for the pupils who leave
! school before their course is complet-
! ed to go to work.
| ments In the congress were most en-
couraging, and also those from the
delegates from the various parent
teacher associations.
The Twentieth Century Clubs French
section will hold its first meeting of
| the season Wednesday afternoon at
o'clock at the home of the leader, Mrs.
Ernest p; Bicknell, 261s Connecticut
avenue. The program will consist of
| hve-minute talks in French by each
member present on her summer vaca-
| tion.
The Abracadnbra Club met Wednes-
day evening with Mrs. Mabel c. Lind
say, 1924 Madison street, with the
president, DR.. G. NJ. Brumbaugh, in the
was responded to by nearly every one
present Capt. Lemuel Warner. under
the title of "Reminiscences of the Fir
ing Line" related several stories about
ed by other stories of similar char.
acter told by Maj. A. S. Perham. DIR.
James Mckee. Judge ]. w. Thompson,
MAJ MAJ. c. g: Potwin and Mrs. J. D. Crois-
monument that is to be erected in
Havana to those who perished in the
Maine Mrs. James Mckee read a Sc
lection, Peter Patrick" showing the
| iectfons consisted of two instrumental
trios. Handers Largo" and Schu-
manns "Lfebesgarten." played by Mel
vile D. Lindsay, violinist; Dr.. G. g. Abb
pianist. and two vocal solos, Good
bye. Summer and with His Eyes"
both by Tosti. sung by Mrs. Mabel C.
Lindsay, with violin obligato by M. D.
acfompanist During the social hour
refreshments were served by the
home of Mrs. Barclay, Riverdale. Nd,
the first meeting of Monticello Chapter,
~ A. r., was held Tuesday afternoon,
the time Of the meeting being changed
the third. A large attendance was
present and two new members were
received.
A request to prepare a paper on how
been seleted was accepted. and Mrs.
Mary &. Beach. regent Of the chapter
for the first seven years and now hon
orary regent, was appointed to prepare
the bylaws of the District Chapter to
be voted upon in November was read,
and as whole approved by the chapter.
A summer offering of one dollar each.
earned. proved not only amusing, but
entirely satisfactory from a financial
standpoint.
The topic for the day was Mile
stones" Mrs Hammond. historian. gave
a comprehensive report. dwelling prin-
cipally upon Monticello's stone, No. 8.
located near Blue Plains. D. c. The
stone is in an out-of-the-way place at
placed nearby on higher ground, in
cement base. The iron fence and tab
let are complete. All that can be de-
ciphered on the stone is Jurisdiction
To Fred c. Woodward and Mrs. Bar
Der great credit is due for the preserva-
ton of the original markers OF the
boundary Of the District.
The ritualistic and patriotic exer-
cises of the chapter were rendered by
Mrs. Stewart. who presided at the
piano. During the social hour refresh
ments were served by the hostesses-
Mrs. Barclay and Mrs. Bennett.
met recently at the home OF Mrs, Eu-
gene E. Stevens, Douglas street, Chevy
Chase. Md. DR.. Kate Waller Barrett
addressed the club on the ECONOMIC
The next meeting will be held at the
hombe of Mrs. William M. INLAY, Ray
mond street. Chevy Chase, Nd.
The Philo-C Classics opened it's season
at the home of Mrs. J. Edison Briggs
and will hold it's next meeting with
Mrs. A. n. Thompson.
The Anthony League held a special
meeting Tuesday at the home of the
president, Mrs. Anna E. Hendley, 2007
Columbia road, to arrange plan of
work for the winter. A number of
well known speakers have promised
to address the league. Mrs. Eleanore J.
Bingham will lecture on THE Quest of
.ne Holy Grail at the meeting to be
welcome.
Francis Scott CHAPTER. d. A. r., met
Tuesday evening at the home of the
of the business routine Mrs. Percy Dan
lei described historic incidents in he
lives of her ancestors through whose
services she Is eligible to the society
Jon gave history of the organization
of the D. A. r. During a social hour
refreshments were served.
lAe EXceD1OF Literary C1uD mel
Tuesday with Mrs. Henry Baker, 1900
Q street. Mrs. Grace NJ Daish. first
vice president, presided. The opening
song, "Suwanee River" was led by Mrs.
baAer, at piano. Mrs. Holmes spoke of
the Subjects of Study for Clubs'' as
outlined in current magazine. Mrs.
Wolhaupter. president Of the Columbia
Heights Art Club. told of its work: Mrs.
Matte Queen Ewing. president of the
Capitol Hill Literary Club. spoke of
the aims Of that club; Mrs Mitchell, on
THE Great Need of Foreign Missions"
Mrs. Talbot gave the story of Mollie
Pitcher; Mrs. Warner the history of
Mary's little lamb; Mrs. Barringer read
from a local authors compilation of
the work of Clara Barton, and Mrs
Baker described some customs of Ja-
pan. Twenty-one members and two
visitors were present.
Phil Sheridan w. II. c., after a recess
of several weeks, resumed its meetings
early in October. The annual inspection
of the corps will be held November Z
and a cordial invitation Is extended to
all members of the order.
The Ladies' Auxiliary OF the Cale-
DOMAIN Club will hold it's second an
nual Halloween concert and dance Fri
day evening at o'clock at Eagles
Hall, 9th and E streets northwest The
members have arranged a merry and
artistic program.
The Story Tellers' League, a local
branch of the national body. was or
ganiZed Friday evening at the New