Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-22
X Among the Clubs X

with fnterpretative dancing. Refresh
ments were served and the meeting
closed with the graduating exercises Of
the following members, who were
transferred into the senior society:
Amber Ligget. G. Helena Bullock, Ann
Lackey. Catherine Wrenn. Katherine
Thomson, Norman Beaton. Annie
Clarke, Katherine Hawley, Thomas
Hayward. Frances Richards, Virginia
and Louise Calender. Malvern Nettle-
garet Coll, Robert Dalgleish, Christina
Jones. Nelson Waller and Charles Car
roll.
Abigail Hartman Rice Chapter. d. A.
R-Mr and Mrs. Elfred Burgan enter
tanned the chapter in their new home
on Columbia road. The regent, Mrs.
Emig. presided. The chapter con-
tributed to the new work undertaken
by the chairman of the Juvenile Court
and $40 to the Red Cross of the Dis
trict A number of the young ladies
have taken up Red Cross work and en-
rolled for service during the present
crisis.
Mrs Thornton Perry sang a group of
songs, and Mrs. Flora Grimes read
paper on National Old Trails."A card
party followed the business session
Elmer Fisher. Mrs. Carroll Fisher, Miss
Blanch Cooksey, Miss Irene Coburn.
Mr. La Verne Pyles. DR.. H. Sasselbring
and Mr.. Harry Gauss.
The Society of Mayhovver Descend
ants in the District met Tuesday even
ing at the Washington Club. The gov
ernor A. Howard Clark. presided and
about sixty members and guests listened
to addresses made by Newell Wood
worth. past president general, S. A. R.,
whose subject was THE Genius of
America" and H. Ballard Thruston,
past president general. S. A. r., on the
history of The Colonial Flags of
America" Mrs. A. Howard Clark read
The Landing of the Pilgrims" by
Felicia Hemans. and America" Mr..
Dixon sang several baritone solos.
The Irish History Study Club met
Monday at the home of Mrs. Roddy. TIT
A street southeast. A large member
ship was present. Vocal solos were
rendered by Miss Ethel Roddy and Miss
Gate1y. The paper of Miss Rice, on
Brian Boru and the Battle of Clon
tart brought out many points of in
terest- Miss McHale of Trinity Col
lege read a paper on the Irish Liter
airy Revival" which was much en-
joyed, especially in view of the fact
that Miss McHale was the successful
contestant for the scholarship to the
college given by the Ladies' Auxiliary
which organization the members of the
Study Club are members. Miss McHale
graduates this year. A recitation by
Mrs. Hartnett, Dawn on the Irish
Coast" followed, and the last paper,
read by Miss Mary ]. Moore. was en-
titled THE Fairy Lore of Ireland" An
Irish dance was given by Mrs. Viele
and Mrs. Hartnett. The meeting closed
with the singing of God Save Ireland
and THE Star Spangled Banner" The
last meeting of the season will take
place May at the kidder building.
last Saturday at the residence of Mr..
MacPhaul and Miss FitZwflliams in
Irving street. The principal business
before the society was to make ten
tative date for the annual exhibition,
and after considerable discussion 1t was
proposed to offer May 1890 to the joint
committees which will meet May 10 to
make permanent selection OF the date
1t was found last year that choosing
holiday brought many more than the
usual number of guests to the exhibit
ton. 1t was decided If possible to hold
the meeting regularly on May $3.50.
Two committees were appointed to con-
suit with the Rose Society. from the
Rrookland Citizens Association and the
Rhode Island Avenue Citizens Associa-
ton, and they will meet at the resi-
dence of Mr.. and Mrs. Marvin Mclean
at 1901 Newton street.
MONTGOMERY F. w. C.-The Woman's
Club of Rockville met with Mrs Harry
Dawson April IL. Members responded
to roll call with the names Of American
FURNITURE and It's Makers" by Mrs.
Ohio Talbot; makers of American
Poetry" by Mrs. William D. Clark, and
Mrs Beard gave reading from Eu-
gene Field and Miss Allnutt rendered
two solos. Current events were given
and refreshments were served.
The As You Like 1t Club of German
Henderson April 10. Responses were
native American trees and their uses.
A paper on Scenic America" was read
by Mrs. Waters. Miss Josephine Boland
read Chad" by F. Hopkfnson smith
Contributions were received for the
Social Service League. The treasurer
was instructed to purchase a quantity
of yarn from which the members will
knit sweaters. etc. for the navy.
The Home Interest Club of Forest
Glen met April at the home of Mrs.
Mary D. Dawson in Linden. After the
business meeting Mrs. q. " Chandler
gave talk on Current Events" dwell
ing especially on the causes which led
to the Russian revolution and the part
the United States will take in the
world war.
Pollyanna Club, No. 1, of AnacOstia.-l
Looking forward to the time of ma
tional need the club made arrange
ments to expand it's Red Cross work
Wednesday at the home of Mrs Scherz-
err Plans were laid for organizing
center in Anacostia for the assembling
of Red Cross supplies and the estab-
lishment of general relief work. The
churches of Anacostia viii be invited
to participate in the work. Patriotic
enthusiasm was manifested at the
meeting.
District Sunshine society.-The hos
pital branch met recently at the resi-
dence of the president. Mrs. Lanford A.
TAYLOR The members pledged loyalty
to the government and their support to
the President.
North Capitol w. &. T. L. met Mon
day evening at the home of Mrs. G. W.
Burnett 1910 North Capitol street,
with Mrs. B. A. Linebeck in the chair
A report of the medal contest held at
the Arthur School last month was made
by Mrs. Frank r. Jones, superintendent
The question of supporting rest room
and Of providing food for soldiers and
sailors during the war was presented
by Mrs. Edwin Williamson ana 1aVor-
ably acted upon. The treasurer report
ed a large sum from the proceeds of
lecture given by Rev. Earle Whitley at
the United Brethren Church The leg
islative superintendent, Mrs. G. w. Bur
nett gave talk on Legislation and
Food Conservation" Two new mem
bers were introduced. Refreshments
were served.
The Mrs. Ellen Spencer Mussey Tent,
Daughters of Veterans. met Monday
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