Evening star., 1917-03-11

of Summer" At the close of the social
hour during which refreshments were
served by the hostess. the evening en-
tertainment closed with the entire club
singing THE Star Spangled Banner"
The Columbia Heights Art Club met
Thursday with the president, Mrs. Sarah
Wolhaupter. The resolutions on parlia-
read and discussed Mrs. Foote presented
the historical paper 1.-The Wives OF the
Doges" She mentioned especially the
two luxury-loving foreign wives, Valdra-
da Candiano and Teodora Selvo: the We
milton wives destined for tragedy, Louisa
Falier and Marina Foscari, and the
literary wife. Giovanna Malipiero. who
introduced the art of printing into Venice
and to whom the first printed book was
dedicated.
Mrs. Tracy gave a resume of the artists
of Venice of the Bellini period. For roll
call Mrs. Ethel told that Edison. when
asked if genius were not inspiration.
answered: Genius is perspiration." Mrs.
Tracy read a description of Venitian
dress. Mrs Hamilton related an anec-
dote told by Sir Beerbohm Tree at re-
ception given by the Shakespearian So
ciety Mrs. Wheeler related a current
events story on the high cost Of living:
Fourteen members were present. The
club adjourned to meet Thursday with
Mrs. Foote. The art topic will be ''Etch-
ings," and the historical subject "Paolo
Sarpi" Refreshments were served by
the hostess. assisted by Miss Josephine
Wolhaupter.
Mrs. Foote'S house guests for the in
augural were the Misses Ivy and Ethel
Eldridge of Houston. Tex. They viewed
the parade from the Presidents stand
as the guests Of the Postmaster General
and Mrs. Burleson. Miss Ethel Eldridge
has just returned from a trip to Cuba
and will be with Mrs. Foote for some
time.
League Of American Pen Women
Miss Natalie Sumner Lincoln led the
round table discussion at the business
meeting Of the league. held in the
boardroom of the Public Library We'd
nesday evening. taking as her subject,
The Technique of the Novel"
Miss Lincoln differentiated between
the technique of the novel proper and
the detective story: one, she said. Is a
delineation of character while the
other through it's stirring action, is
prominently a study in plot.
The business transacted at this meet
ing consisted mainly of the election to
membership of Audrey Wellington
Robert and Emma Langdon Roche of
Mobile Ala, and Jessica E. Mcclure Of
Spring Hill. Ala.
The bylaws submitted by the newly
formed auxiliary to the league in Ala
bama were approved with minor
changes by the board. and messages Of
condolences to bereved member. Miss
Mary Carter. and congratulation to
Miss Loretto Lowenstein, an artist mem
ber of the league, who executed the
design for the official inaugural medal,
were extended.
Miss Jessie Griswold, president. an
nounced that she had designated Mrs.
Philander Claxton to represent the
league at the meeting of the District
Federation of Womens Clubs called by
Commissioner of immigration Cam
inetti for the purpose of organizing
an employment service for women and
girls.
| The social meeting of the league at
the Raleigh Hotel March 21 will pre-
sent as its chief entertainment a lee
ture by Mrs. Margaret Pearson on
Spain"
Friendship Branch OF the Sunshine
Society met Wednesday at the homo of
Mrs Sarah Nevins, 1921 Columbia road.
Owing to its being held during inaugu-
ration week, the attendance was small.
Reports Of committees were given. and
it was decided to help a poor family In
urgent need, with money and old clothes.
Phil Sheridan, No. II. w. r.. c., met
Tuesday evening in Grand Army Hall
with Mrs. Sara Bunyea. the president. in
the chair, and a good attendance. Mr..
and Mrs Dodge Of Kentucky, past ma
tional officers were welcomed. The corps
will give a theater party this month. A
fine program has been arranged for the