Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-02-25

day. Mrs. Edward f. Dickinson of Bill
lerica, Mass. spoke of club work in her
state. Miss Gladys Price, draped in the
United States flag. sang The Star Span
gled Banner" accompanied on the piano
by Miss Grace Price. Mrs c. n. Chip
man spoke on the subject of raising ,ad-
ditional money for a clubhouse for the
District of Columbia Federation of
Womens Clubs Mrs. James w. DOGGY
recited "Washingtons Name" by Mi
chael Seaman; also "A Tribute to Our
Flag" by Wilbur Nesbit. Mrs. Ewing
gave a recitation on Patriotism" Mrs.
Lydia A. Williams referred to the re
cent legislation on dissertation OF the
flag The question of having a badge
of identification admitting club mem
bers to organizations in other states
was discussed. and the delegates We're
instructed to present the matter before
the District of Columbia Federation of
Womens Club at it's next meeting. Mrs.
H. Naylor, a member who has been in
Illinois on an extended visit, was pres
ent. The club will meet Tuesday with
Mrs. NJ. NJ. Gordon, GOT 9Th street north
east
The Capitol Hill Literary Society will
meet tomorrow evening at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. A H. Frear. 223 Sth street
northeast Modern Fiction will be dis
cussed, and there will be musical pro-
gram.
Chapter 4. p. f. o.. held its annual
Shroye Tuesday meeting with Mrs II.
w. Foght in Emerson street. The pro-
gram was in the hands of the b. I. LIS.
led by F. H. Hitler, assisted by Messrs.
w. J. 2. Neigh and Roy Potts. Musi-
cal selections, original poetry and jokes
at the expense of the p E. o. sister
hood. followed by mock initiation.
were presented. The hostess served a
pancake supper. during which Miss
Julia Macmillan secured the magic P.
E. o. ring.
LIneaI Society of the Spanish War
The Veterans social Monday evening
tested the capacity of Runge Manor,
Brightwood d. c. After an evening of
music, dancing, games, contests. etc.
the assembly repaired to the dining
hall, where a banquet was rendered by
the host and hostess. Capt. and Mrs.
Charles 4. Runge. There were vocal
solos by Chief of Records Mrs. Z. A.
Johns, piano solos by Supreme Chief
Ruler Mrs Leta NJ. Ferguson, violin Sc
lections by Mr. Charles E. Runge, jr.,
and humorous and interesting war
stories by many of the comrades, Capt.
w. F. Meyers winning the head prize.
At the next meeting in Pythian Temple
the society will complete arrangements
for a military euchre to be held short
ly after Easter, the proceeds of which
| to be added to the relief fund for wild
ows and orphans of Spanish war vet
Grams. Among others present We're:
Department Adjutant and Mrs. H. b.
Coulter. Lieut.. and Mrs. w. c. Johns.
Mrs. w. F. Meyers. Capt. and Mrs w.
Fl. Lawson, Capt. and Mrs. T. l.. Fielder,
Capt. and Mrs. De Groot, Lieut.. William
Gwynne. Capt. ]. Gallagher, Miss Anna
L. Ferris. Mrs. G.. Mathews. Mrs. c. l..
Saers and Mrs. Kathryn Wood. Mrs.
w. II. Lawson. chief ruler of Temple,
No. 1, announced that the society unani-
mously renewed its fidelity to President
Wilson in the event of war.
The Princeton Chapter, Y. w. c. A.,
met Monday in the home Of Mrs James
Bobee. 907 Webster street. At the
close of routine business several new
| members were received. The friendly
| hour Which followed was enjoyed by
| the large attendance of members with
a number of house guests.
Monticello Chapter. ID. A. R.--A large
gathering of members and friends of
Monticello Chapter, D. A. R.. met Tues
day at the Seville, 2129 18th street.
The regent, Mrs. Josephine Hansmann,
! presided In response to roll call,
quotations upon the topic Our Flag"
were given and payment of annual dues
received by the treasurer. In order
to allow representation in the CONT
mental Congress to chapters too far