Evening star., 1918-04-28

C. e. Stoddard OF the child welfare
committee Of the Mothers Congress-
Of clothing" showing many garments
that can be made from old shirts,
aprons and stockings. Mrs. Charles Cur
ley, superintendent OF Loyal Temper
ance Legion (children from six to six
teen years of age). gave talk on her
work and showed articles made by the
older girls from cast-off garments.
same to be given to needy children;
exemplified the teaching Of Temper
anoe Gloves"
Miss Frances Carter contributed sew
eral vocal solos, with Mrs. B. X. Glib
Mrs. n NJ Perkins, associate super
Iintendent of the red letter day de-
partment in the District. spoke OF the
life of Frances Barnes, a temperance
worker.
Mrs. Frank Llewellyn and Mrs. Anna
Harvey were named to solicit sub
scriptions for the third liberty loan.
DR.. c. c. Mclean, pastor of the
p; church. was present
Mrs. Minnie Wallace Mrs Paul Rich
man and Mrs. A. G. Fowler were ap-
pointed to arrange an entertainment
| for the soldiers May 6 at the recrea-
tion rooms at 141S Pennsylvania ave-
| nue..
Mrs. G. c. Wells and Miss Ruth Syl-
| vester were admitted as members. Mrs
John Miller presided during the social
hour Mrs. N NJ. Pollock is president
of the union.
! Lincoln Circle, No. 8, Ladies' OF the
G. A. H.. held its April meeting at the
home of the president. Mrs. Sara E.
Deeds, 1117 o street. The members OF
the circle are engaged in different
lines of war work.
Two Of the members celebrated their
birthdays, which fall on the same date,
with a birthday party Saturday at the
| Of Ire Il.
versity place. Mrs Mita Peabody is a
valued and much-thought-of member OF
the circle. Mrs. Emma S. Brinton, a
civil war nurse, aged eighty.six Us Is
Cross and other patriotic societies, and
says she will not be satisfied until they
let her enter in her work as nurse in
the present war. There was large
centerpiece of the refreshment table:
Both members received a number of
gifts. Mrs. Earl Eisensmith of Ohio
and Mrs Deeds contributed to the en-
tertainment of the guests.
The Capitol Hill History Club met
Wednesday at the home of Mrs
Granger. with Mrs. Whaley. the. presi-
a report of the D. F. w. c. meeting.
and Mrs. Hamilton and Mrs. Mozer
each gave readings. The club will sew
with Mrs. Mattox. May 29. The roll call
| Is QuOtdIlOHS from AHleTlCdH " OHlcH
The club will meet May with Mrs
Hamilton. 16 Sd street southeast. Re-
freshments were served.
The Capitol Hill Literary Society cele-
brated its twenty-first anniversary
Monday evening at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. A. II. Frear. 223 Sth street
northeast. Mrs. Blanche Tyler Beaton.
the society. which was organized by
Mrs. Marion Guild Walporte. April S.
| 1897. "reminiscences were also con-
tributed by Mrs. Elizabeth Bryson. J.
Hart and Mrs. Amelia c. Kent. A pro-
gram, in charge OF Mr.. Frear, included:
Vocal solo. Mrs. Russell King. accom-
panied on tho piano by Mr.. King;
tation. "Marseillaise." in French, Miss
O'Keefe: vocal solo. Miss Grace Farm
er. accompanied by Miss Louise Wood;
piano duet. Mrs. A; H. Frear and Mrs
shacklette. Miss Hose. accompanist:
instrumental solo. Miss Louise Wood:
mandolin duet. by request, "Berceuse."
by GODDARD. and "Barcarolle," by Of
officers Of the society are Mrs. Beaton.
president; vice president. James G.
Kent; recording secretary. Mrs. Laura
B: Lawson; corresponding secretary.
Carr: auditor. !. W. Davis; chaplain.
DR.. James Mckee. and pianist. Mrs. E.
v. Carr.
| The Excelsior Literary Club met
Tuesday I've H.,:h At Va y W &c C. ,,oo rooms With
tesses. The occasion was a memorial
to departed members Of the organiza-
ton: Mrs. Barnard. Mrs. Carrie E.
Kent and Mrs. M. Gordon. a tribute
| of sympathy was also extended to Mrs.
Jennie Parker. who has suffered the
loss Of her husband. Henelsts Love
Song was given by Miss Van de Bo-
CERT Rna Rlanis af and Parisa, Miss Briggs sang
NJ. Holmes Of 227 1st street will enter
tain the club May Z.
Monticello Chapter. ID. A. H.. held its
H. Cole. 1854 Quincy street. Mrs. Eliza
H. Hart, delegate to the Continental
Congress, gave report Mrs. Amy F.
Hammond, historian. read a paper on
treasurer, reported prosperous year.
Refreshments and social hour fol-
lowed.
met Wednesday afternoon at the resi-
dence Of Mrs. Sol Lansburgh, 10 Graf
ton street. Chevy Chase. large
Miss Turner of Missouri was the guest.
Mrs. Mcintosh. vice regent. presided
! In the absence of Mrs. Brown. Reports
OF committees were presented and a
paper was read by Mrs. Casanova. Re-
freshments were served.
The National Congress Of Mothers and
Pafent-Teachers' AssociatiOns will hold
its state convention Tuesday, from 10
to o'clock. at 1710 I street. The presi-
dent. Mrs. Giles Scott Rafter will preside
Among those to address the meeting will
be: Mrs. Whitman Cross. on "Children's 8
Year: Mrs. Kate Waller Barrett, United