Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-06-10


lets. two pairs OF bed socks and two
pairs of stockings. Some of the men,
bers who were unable to work have
made contributions OF money.
The society voted to take care OF one
French war orphan for q year.
The following officers were unanimous
ly reelected to serve another year:
President. Mrs. Charlotte Emerson Main:
cording secretary, Mrs Francis H. St
Clair corresponding secretary. Miss
Alice j. Whftcomb: assistant correspond
ing secretary. Mrs Louis A. Abbott:
treasurer. Mrs. William A. Jack.
The Sarah Franklin Chapter. ID. A. R.,
held its May meeting at the home of
MRS. Fred Volland. a member OF the
chapter, also state treasurer of the
District Annual reports showed that
the past year had been a successful one
and that the chapter was in flourish
ing condition. The retiring regent. Mrs.
an ex-regents pin in recognition of
service. The officers elected for the
ensuing year are: Regent. Mrs. Edmund
S. Wolfe; vice regent. Mrs. Florie II.
w. johnson: Corresponding secretary.
Mrs. Charles r. Kari; treasurer. Mrs.
T. Frank Morgan; registrar. Miss Edna
Alexander; historian. Mrs. Robert Har-
rison; chaplain. Mrs. Charles Slaughter.
Lincoln Circle, No. 3. Ladies' Of G. A.
r., met Monday evening at the resi-
dence Of Mrs. d. NJ. Goodacre In Uni
There was an initiation Of new mem
bers. and plans were formulated for
future work. The circle will entertain
its friends later in the month
The Mrs. Ellen Spencer Mussey Tent.
No. I. Daughters Of Veterans. met Mon
day evening, tho president. Mrs. Mary
Van Ness Fauth. in the chair. Others
YYa Mre ok halt
Mrs. Almira Grove Clements. Mrs. Mary
F. Fortier, Miss Jennie L. Hamilton,
Mrs; Hester 3: Trittpoe. Miss Grace
Taylor. Mrs. Sutton. Miss Albright, Mrs.
members accepted the invitation of the
Washington College of Law to Join its
Red Cross unit. and also to attend the
graduation exercises Of the college.
other patriotic societies in the exer-
cises on the Monument grounds on
registration day. Mrs Mabel Cissel
Marsh was admitted to membership.
Arlington Auxiliary. c. of Cat
recent meeting at the homo Of Mrs. Rich
ard McCann Of Clarendon there was the
scene Of an attractive entertainment.
when Arlington Auxiliary. Children OF
the Confederacy, with their parents and
members Of Arlington Chapter. United
Daughters OF tho Confederacy, as their
guests. celebrated the birthday OF Jeffer-
son Davis: The porch was decked with
flags. Japanese lanterns and a portrait
Of the Confederate leader.
Mrs. Lloyd Everett. dfrectress. cordially
welcomed all present, after which the
Meyer read Senator carmack's tribute
to 1.-THE South" and was followed on the
program by Dick Mccain. who sang
They Called It Dixieland." and Amer.
MRYRaref
Rees pleased with her recitation of 1.-THE
Pride Of Battery B." as did also Mildred
Bailey with her rendition Of The Death
read extracts from a speech Of Judge Fem
ner OF New Orleans, in a euogy Of Presi-
dent Davis. and Mildred Garrett gave an
amusing letter from a sweetheart. who
wished the ruler of the Confederacy to let
her "Jeems'' of from the army long
enough to get married Among the must
cal numbers were piano solo by Audrey
Anderson, the singing of Dixie by the
auxiliary: THE Homespun Dress" by
and Use Gwine Back to Dixie" by Miss
Lucy Black, to guitar accompaniment.
and piano solo by Mrs. w. c. Black.
mother Of the youngest auxiliary member.
federate Cray and Jean Mccain render
ed Father Ryan's poem, 1.-THE Conquered
Banner" while Mrs Everett portrayed the
unique positions of the Confederate nag
written for the occasion. entitled "Resur-
rexi" The entertainment closed with the
singing OF THE Star Spangled Banner"
Lene Bray. secretary Of the auxiliary. act
punch and cakes were served as refresh
ments. About forty persons were present.
Friendship Branch of the Sunshine
and Community Society held its last
meeting Of this season Wednesday at
the Red Cross workrooms of the So
cfsty. Officers for the coming year
were elected as follows: Mrs. E. B.
Keyser, recently made president of all
the District branches; Mrs. George
Hebbard. vice president; Mrs. w. w.
Scott. recording secretary: Mrs. W. G.
MeMurehy, corresponding secretary.
Committees on ways and means, visit
ing. membership: and Red Cross work
were ALSO appointed. The chairmen of
these are. respectively, Mrs. A. Tingley.
and Mrs. Otis J. Rogers. Mrs. T. w.
Fowler and Mrs. s. G. Graesie were
appointed to try to secure a suitable
place. for the proposed joint lawn fete
OF all the District branches. The meet
ing adjourned until next fall.
The Amphion Glee Club installed the
following officers at recent meeting:
J. n. Washington, president; J. G.
secretary: c. A. Champ, treasurer;
Leon Leonard. librarian, and J. Henry
Lewis, manager and musical director.
Among the invited guests. for whom a
buffet luncheon was served. were
Messrs r. w. Thompson, Charles H
Wesley, Frank B. Williams. William
G. Braxton and s. H. Dudley.
The PetwOrth Woman's Club held it's
annual meeting Monday evening at the
Petworth schoolhouse, when officers for
the coming year were elected. as fol-
lows. Mrs. w. 8. Norton. president;
Mrs. Sidney Thompson. vice president:
Mrs. e. B. Russ. recording secretary;
Mrs. Writ Taylor corresponding secre-
tary: Mrs. w. H. Criswell, treasurer
Chairmen of the various committees
Civic committee, Mrs. George Stone; lit
erary. Mrs. w. S. Ryon; music, Mrs. W.
B. Patterson; education. Mrs George
J. Burton; philanthropic. Mrs. Herbert
Overstreet; home. Mrs. E. N. Lovewel;
art, Mrs. Maude Radiey; parliamenta-
rian. Mrs. Ellis Logan; custodian of