Evening star., 1917-03-18

a paper on Canada" and Miss Heiber-
ger a paper on Newfoundland and
Nova Scotia" The conversation on
"Farthest North" was led by Mrs. H; w.
Smith. Mrs. Spalding, Mrs. Lewis. Mrs.
Stevens and Mrs. Walker were the
guests of the day.
The Adrienne de Lafayette Chapter.
ID. A. r., Mrs. L. L. Morrill,. regent. held
its first regular meeting Monday at the
home of Mrs. e. r. Harvey. 35oS Ma
comb street. A talk was given by the
historian. Mrs. l.. A. Abbot, on Madame
Lafayette and Her Times" An appro-
priation was made for the purchase of
the chapters state flag. This chapter
was organized February 20 at the
home of the regent, and the name was
selected on account of the sacrifice
made by Madame Lafayette in giving
up her husband. Gen. Lafayette. to par
ticipate in the struggle of this country
preliminary meeting was held Novem-
Der 2. the date of the birth of Adrienne
de Lafayette. Refreshments were
served by the hostess. The next meet
ing will be held at the home Of the
historian. Mrs. Abbot, April 9.
CercIe des Precieuses Ridicules.-For
its current meeting the cercIe accepted
an invitation from Mile. Parkins to
spend an evening in Normandy. Con-
Quoted by Nine. Hindmarsh on a Petit
VOYAGE en- Normandie," Rouen, the
historic capital. with it's imposing ca
thedral, its memories of Coeur de Lion
and Jeanne dare and its pfcturesoue
environs. was visited. After an interval
of rest Nine. Seip introduced a read
ing. 'L'ennui." and Nine. Simpson.
Strauss 'Traumerei." NJ Becker then
causerie. and Mile. Becker sang ma
Normandie" CBerat). To the program
was added "Rollo." read by Mile Darl-
ington. and lie Barber savant." la
Conscience" and 'Parler ct Aeir." con-
tributed by NJ. Lazard. The serving OF
refreshments closed a realistic sojourn
in historic Normandy.
The Excelsior Literary Club held its
current meeting at the home of Mrs.
Bena A. Barnhart. the president, Mrs.
Grace NJ. Daish, in the chair A paper
on "Shakespeare" was read by Mrs. Mat
tie Queen Ewing. and another: descrip-
tive Of The Yosemite Valley" written
by Mrs. Fanny NJ Pare. who is in Cali
fornia, was read by Miss Flora J. Nc
Creery. Mrs. Eva Love, a guest. gave
several readings. The next meeting will
he held Tuesday IN the parlors OF the
V. NJ. G. A.. with Mrs. Martin BassinGer
as hostess
The Argyle Study Club met Monday
at the home of Mrs. N e Ryou. 1929
Delafield place. The subject, Mexico u
was taken up and the following papers
were read: "winning OF Freedom" Mrs.
Reavis; Progress AS a Republic" Mrs
Knapp. and Career of Diaz," Mrs
Foght. The next meeting will be with
Mrs. M. II. Potter. 1912 Emerson street.
March 10.
The Mount Pleasant Young Peoples
Branch. w. c. T. u, held Its March
meeting with Miss Heap. 1903 r street
northwest, the president. Miss Edgar
presiding. Reports of various depart
| ments showed excellent work being
done. Mrs. Jett was introduced as a
new member and Mr. Hillar as Wis
itor. Games were played and refresh
ments served. The next meeting will
be held at the home Of Miss Solback.
1924 18th street
Tho Frances willard w. c. +. U. me4
"Wednesday at the home Of Mrs Gibson.
1888 Maryland avenue northeast Not
withstanding the inclement weather
and railway strike there was a good
attendance. In the last few weeks the
| union has received several recruits,
The president. Mrs. Cusick, appointed
| q committee to take charge Of refresh
| ments for the Health and Mothers
Club meeting. to be held in the Pea
body School Tueeday evening. Sub
jeotS: ideals for q Home" by Mrs. w
= Andrews. and How We Are Pre-
pairing Girls for thS HomAs BY Mis1