Evening star., 1919-03-16

Audubon Socfety-The spring bird
class of the Audubon Society Of the
District will begin it's course with a
/ lecture on Familiar Birds About
Washington by DR.. H. c. Oberholser,
Wedn esday, at 4:45 pm, at the Will
son Normal School. This will be fol-
lowed by the usual class for the study
of bird skins, on four consecutive
Wednesdays, at 4:45 pm, at the
beginning March &c. There will be
no charges. The bird walks, which
follow, will be held on six successive
Saturdays, beginning April 10. Par
ticulars regarding the walks can be
obtained from Clarence r Shoemaker,
31l6 P street northwest.
Abigail Hartman Rice Chapter, ID. A.
r., met Monday evening at the home
of Mrs. Charles Haig, 1918 18th street.
HERNIA Galloway were unanimously
elected to membership. and the fol-
lowing names were presented for con-
sideration at the next meeting: MRS
Bertram TreniS, Mrs. A. J. Selover,
Miss Prescott. Miss Hilda Fuller and
dance to be given after Easter were
discussed. Following the business
routine Private Wilson Jones, one of
the Chateau Thierry marines decorat-
ed with the French croix de g.uerre
told of personal experiences on the
The Dolly Madison Chapter. ID. A,
r., met Tuesday evening at the resi-
dence of the regent, Mrs. +. P. Mertz,
1,.. M nlsft h
with a full attendance Of the men,
hers.
On motion of Miss Flora Johnson 1t
was voted to pay for and mark chair
in the museum at Continental Hall in
recognition of the valuable services of
Miss Catherine Bar W, curator gen.
eral, member of the chapter.
After musical selections, the honor
guest of the evening, Mrs. Pulsifer, re-
cording secretary of the District so
cieties, gave a talk on proposed
changes in the constitution. followed
by a reading of several magazine
poems contributed by her husband.
The chapters historian, Mrs. James
McNabb, then read a paper on the life
of Gen. Lingen of revolutionary fame.
whose grave has been marked by the
chapter. Mrs. McNabb gave due
credit to Miss Ella Lorraine Dorsey
for the facts compiled in this history.
were served in the dining room
The Sarah St. Clair Chapter, ID. A. r.,
held it's March meeting at the home
of Mrs Edward Tarring, 1888 Lanier
place. The hostess was assisted by
Miss Florence Redway.
After the opening exercises. reports
of the different officers were read.
The chapter decided to adopt another
French orphan, making four in all.
One member, Mrs. Lyons. has sol
dier son, Philip Knowles, who won the
crolX de Guerre in France.
The chapter indorsed the following
candidates for vice president general
at the coming congress in April: Mrs.
Fowler F. Dow of New York, Mrs. John
p. Hume of Wisconsin, Mrs. Frank w.
Balinsen of Illinois, Mrs. Isaac Lee
Pattison of Oregon.
Mrs. 4. II. Barrass OF the Leticfa
Green Stephenson Chapter of Illinois
was a guest. Interesting historical
sketches of the ancestors of some of
the members were read. Mrs Gurney
S. Strong was appointed to prepare
the press notices for the chapter. Re-
freShmentS were served.
Department Of Potomac, w. r. c.
The first council meeting was held
Thursday at the home of the depart
ment president, Mrs. Alice Slime. at
planning year of work. The ladies'
Of the Relief Corps are requested to
meet at headquarters, Grand Army
Hall. Tuesday, to resume Red Cross
work. A full council was in attend
ance.
Burnside Relief Corps met Wednes-
day night in Grand Army Hall The
president, Mrs. William Emerson, con-
Quoted the ceremonial part of the
service and there was good attend
ance of officers and other members.
The secretary. Mrs. A S. Hamilton,
was at her desk; the treasurer, Mrs
Deane. made the usual collections and
bers in good standing. The chaplain,
Mrs. Pennell. conducted the spiritual
service, with the musician, Mrs. War
ner, adding to the exercises. The
senior vice. Mrs. Dawes. and Junior
vice president. Mrs. Asenath Case,
evening. Mrs. Mary M. North, ma
tional press correspondent, gave a
talk. Mrs. Harvey read a story of a
child's prayer. Mrs. Allen responded
and the evening closed with the usual
exercises of the organization and a
visit from several members Of Burn
side Post Among them were the de-
partment commander, Capt. H B. Sny-
der; Col A J. Huntoon, Col. Emer-
Capt. Allen
The Pctworth Women's Club met in
the clubroom Monday evening. Re-
ports were given on the various works
of the club. The entertainment Of the
evening was by the literary commit
tee with the following program: vo-
cal solo, Miss Amelia Syrien, with
Mrs. L. G. De Iniasia, violin, accom-
panist; flag talk was given by Mrs.
~ w. Knolton. In connection with
the history of the flags of France and
sung by Mrs. f. G. Hardebeck, with
Mrs T. P. NuboId at the piano. The
program closed by the general sing
ing of '"rhe Star Spangled Banner"
Refreshments were served by the lit
erary committee
The Argyle Study Club met Monday
afternoon with Mrs. Jacobs, 1870 18th
street. The club voted to support its
French orphan another year. A social
time and tea followed.
evening at the w. C. T. q. rooms. 522
9Th street, with President Moore in the
chair After the reading Of the min
utes by the secretary. the program,
which was in charge of Mrs. Blanche
Sanborn, was opened by Prof. Willis
Peppoon, VINO read the story OF the
evening. entitled '"The Meridens OF
Graystone Hall" Recitations, "Ken-
lucky Philosophy" in negro dialect
and "The War Workers Lament" ;"
were given by Miss Julia II. Hoffman
and humorous anecdotes and Paul
Vests play Ball." by Mr.. Arthur B
White. and original poems, MY Sol
diers," by Mrs. Maxwell, and "a Lu1.
laby to My Nephew" by Miss Mary
Farmer Miss Lucia Maxwell accom-.
panied by Mrs. Stacy Williams, gave
two vocal solos, "Chanson de Florian'
and Happy Song: Mrs: John Wolcott
read an account Of a bad half houI