Evening star., 1917-05-13

Leaxue of American Pen Women
The annual elections were held at the
twentieth annual business meeting OF
the LEAGUE, Monday evening. MRS
Isaac Pearson was elected president;
Mrs Theodore Tiller, first vice presi-
dent: Mrs. Helen N. DOGGY. second vice
president: Miss Dora Simpkins, record
ing secretary; Mrs. G. b. Thomas. cor
responding secretary; Mrs. Mary 81
Clair Blackburn. treasurer: Mrs. =. v.
Trfepel, librarian: Mrs. V. X. Frye,
historian, and Mrs. Philander Claxton'
auditor.
Reports were heard from officers of
the outgoing year, and from committee
chairmen. Those presenting reports
were: Mrs. d. H. Mertz, vice president
Miss Simpkins, recording secretary pro
tempore; Mrs. Thomas, recording sec
retary: Mrs. Tiller, assistant recording
secretary; Mrs, ]. Harry CUNNINGHAM,
treasurer: Mrs. Triepel, librarian; Mrs
Frye, historian: Mrs. Mertz. chairman
program committee; Mrs. Pearson
Chairman house committee; Miss Eliza
beth Barnes, chairman courtesy COM
mittee; Mrs. J. Q. Estabrook: Mrs Su-
same Oldberg. chairman music com
mittee: Mrs. Thomas, chairman clean
and reliable Journalism; Miss Simp-
kins. chairman reporting committee:
Mrs. A. b. Sloane, committee on authors
rights: Mrs. r. NJ. Rice, literary look
out committee, and Miss Elisabeth
Hyde, chairman committee on auxiliar-
les.
The league voted to extend to Miss
Ruth Norcross, former first vice presl-
dent, gift and a letter of congratula-
tion upon her recent marriage to Brig.
Gen. Richard Hoxie, U. S. A. and let
ter of sympathy tt Mrs. Zillah Wilson,
state representative for South Dakota,
upon the death of her sister, and to
Mrs. Mary Ridpath Mann. upon the
death of her daughter In Chicago.
Aypa tbo mo elected are.
Mrs. Annie I. Bird of Watertown, s. D.;
Mrs. Elizabeth Jane Haring, Pasco.
Wash: Mrs. Susan McWhirter Ostrom,
Indianapolis. Ind; Miss Mildred Mar
Mrs Cecilia Reynolds Robertson and
Miss A. Dorothy Wall Of this city.
The Irish History study Club held its
the members were the guests of Divi-
sion No. Of the Ladies' Auxiliary to
the A. Q. H. 1t was especially enjoy
able or account of the presence OF the
national president of the Ladies' AUX
Hilary. Mrs. Mary F. McWhorter. The
program for the evening was arranged
by Mrs. Elizabeth Roddy. chairman of
the club; and the officers OF ,ll,iS Diyision ion
general singing Of THE Star spangled
Banner" followed by Killarney" and
81 Love You.' vocal solos by Miss
Agnes whelan. Rev. Peter J. o'Cal-
laghan. 8. c. p. made an address. which
dealt with the success of the Irish IN
America, and of their patriotism. both
for the old land and for the new and nd
sang believe Me. If All Those En-
dearing Young Charms" and as an en-
core. "My Own United States" Miss
Nora sherrier sang The Kerry Dance"
Catherine Waters recited "Angelus
Time in Ireland" and 'Ireland's Queen"
The chairman of the evening. Rev.
Father McGraw. the chaplain Of the
troduced Mrs. Mcwhorter, who. having
been born and lived in Ireland. told
many interesting stories Of the Gus
; ciaiiy dwelling on the May day celebra;
tions. Mrs. McWhorter was followed
by Judge M. NJ. Doyle of the Municipal
Court. in a patriotic speech. Mrs. NC
dance. and after few remarks by
Father OCa1laghan the meeting closed
with the singing by all present OF
"God Save Ireland" and America"
Francis NJ. McGraw, chaplain; Rev.
Peter ]. O'Callaghan. c. S. p, rector
Of the Apostolic Mission House; Rev.
rhes Fat shesTy sa the Iasss M
Doyle. Rossa F. Downing. Arthur
Small and J. J. Dolan. Refreshments
were served during the program inter-
mission.
The Cultus Club met May at the
residence of Mrs. Oscar Wilkinson. 47o1
18th street. Roll call was answered
rent events. Mrs. clifford Rerryman
led conversation on BENJAMIN
american Sewspaper:" .. This hi,,.;ns. was fol,
Learning" by Mrs. Charles F. Nesbit.
A second conversation. on Inventors"
led by Mrs Noel W. Harksdale. and a
program. Ars. Lavare. Mrs. Young
and Miss verran were the clubs guests.
The short story Club was entertained
Tuesday evening by Mrs. Homer Riggs
and Miss Riggs at their home. 1s1
Maryland avenue, a large number OF
members and guests being present. The
election of officers for the ensuing year
s. Moore; vice president. Mrs. c. A.
Thomas. recording secretary, Mrs. N.
M. Metcalf: corresponding secretary.
Miss H s. Riggs: treasurer, Mrs. ]. NJ.
Wolcott: reporter. Henry P. Holden.
An informal program of instrumental
and vocal numbers included patriotic
songs by members and guests, with
Mrs wolcott as accompanist. and the
Good Old Colony Days" and Time
Enough for That, Says l." by Robert
8. Moore. A talk on some old-time
of today. with, brief sketches Of their
composers and origin of several of their
composition. was given by Henry P.
Holden. recital of Our Country's
Flag" and humorous anecdotes were
given by Capt J. NJ wolcott. Follow
ing these an old-fashioned spelling bee
with II. W. Seiah as teacher" was
held. the worst possible spelling being
the regulation for all contestants
Resolutions of regret for the death of
Prof. Hyland G. Kirk were offered He
was fer many years prominent mem
Der and writer of the club, and retained
membership up to the time Of his de-
cease
The entertainment concluded with the
serving of refreshments by the hostess
and ladies OF the club.
Southern Cross Chapter. No. 4OS, T.. ID,
q. met recently at the home OF Mrs
William Oscar Roome. Routine busi-
ness was transacted and one new mem
Der was received. The chapter pledged
itself as a reserve for service to the
country whenever called upon, in any
capacity. and several members told of
work they were doing in different units
OF the Ped Cross. The president ap-
pointed Mrs. West as chairman of the
hostess committee of the chapter, to
receive and entertain, with Beauregard
Chapter. veterans and visitors to the
reunion. Wednesday. June @, at the
Confederate Home.
The Anthony League held its annual
meeting for the election of officers
Thursday. at the home Of the president
Nrs- Anna F.. Hendiey, 20O7 Coium bia