Evening star., 1926-03-21

Circle, Ladies' of the Grand Army,
sang THE Battle Hymn Of the Repub-
lie" THE Star Spangled Banner" and
Just Before the Battle. Mother" A
prayer composed by Washington was
read by the corps chaplain, Miss
Eleanor Marston. An article on
Mckinley was read by Mrs Eliza beth
d. Shaw: Judge Moulton. past de.
partment commander. gave talk on
the Grand Army; Mrs. Charlotte M.
Cary read an article on DR.. Harding's
view of the war and "reminiscences of
his meeting President Lincoln. The
department comma nder. DR.. Petteys.
attended. with members of his staff
and comrades. namely, Senior Vice
Comma nder kunsman. Junior Vice
Comma nder Bennett. Assistant Adju-
tant General Johnson, Assistant Quar-
termaster Godfrey. Fast Department
Comma nder Entrikin. Burnside Post
Quartermaster Parker, Comrade
Drum.
The depa artment comma nder gave a
talk on his war days with Sheridan
and Mckinley: the senior vice com
ma nder spoke on his experiences In
the war.
just before refreshments were
served. Mrs. Sloss sang When You
and | Were Young. Maggie" accom-.
panied by the corps president, Mrs.
Addie Hickman.
The department president. Mrs.
Caroline NJ. Curry. Is member Of
Phil Sheridan Corps. Mrs. Curry asked
the members to attend services on
known Dead II the Civil War. con.
Quoted ny the Daughters of Union
Veterans OF the Civil War. Ellen
Spencer Mussey Tent, No. /, and to
attend services by the Woman's Relief
Corps on April at the Grand Army
Monument. seventh street and Penn.
sylvanla avenue, in COMMUNICATING
Grand Army day. The meeting closed
with the fiag salute.
The Crittenton Wheel Club held its
eleventh meeting of the sea son with
Mrs. Straw and Mrs. Halliday at 4S24
Ninth street. A luncheon was served.
after which Mrs. Alvord described
recent musical at the White House.
Mrs. Wnshburn gave a personal ex.
perience. Mrs. Herfurth gave an
abstract of an address by the late DR..
Kate Waller Barrett on the selection
of a huSha nd, Mrs. Ide and Mrs Hall.
day read poems. Miss Nickerson.
guest. recited and Mrs. Preston read
a letter from Mrs. Charles G. Abbot
of this city. written from Belooc histan
Mrs. Minnie 1de. S44 u street north.
east. will be club hostess on Friday.
Crittenton Board.-For the first
time since November. the Florence
Crittenton board Of managers held
its. monthly meeting at the home on
Conduit road. Great Improvements
were noted in newly laid hardwood
floors. painting furnishings, etc
There are 80 girls and 36 babies at
the home. II was voted to have a
bazaar in the Fail and baby show
in the near future. Delegates were
appointed to the coming law enforce
ment conference and Mrs. Robertson,
president OF the board, and Miss Cole
superintendent of the home were ap
pointed delegates to the national Crit
tenton convention at Columbus in
May. II was directed that letters Of
sympathy be sent to the families Of
Mrs. Gardner Smith and Mrs. Anna nd,
recently decease members of the
board On Arbor day. April lS. at
1890 am. memorial trees will he
planted on Bladensburg road. one in
memory Of the late DR. Kate Waller
Barrett. national president of Critten-
ton work.
The Columbia Heights Art Club me,
Thursday with Mrs. John Fowler
1924 Sixteenth street. A visit through
the Office Of Mr.. Fowler gave the mem
bers a colorful realization of the proc
ess Of lithography. as explained by
the host. Invitations were extended
to many prominent in club and social
life to meet the club members at the
tea.
was held February IS at the home of
Mrs. Sarah a. Walhaupter, the presi,
dent, Mrs. Asher J. Seaton. presiding.
Art papers for the day were given by
Mrs. William s. Clark. Miss Kathleen
\alle and Mrs. w. r. Farrell. daughter
of the American artist. Edward Tar.
bell. On March 4 the club was en-
tertained at the home of Mrs. G. r.
Cranmer. Mrs. De Witt c. Croissa mt
presiding. the papers for the day
being given by Mrs. s. w. Morris and
Mrs. Arthur j. Seaton
The Excelsior Literary Club met
Tuesday At the home of Mrs f. V.
Carr. 923 Decatur street, Mrs. r. G.
Whiting, vice president, presiding in
the absence of the president. After
the business meeting Mrs. Robert
Bates was ADMITTED as new member.
The hostess presented q plea asing pro.
gram Of entertainment. including pi-
ano selections by Mrs. Brazel. Miss
Selma Hadden and Mrs. Carr. and vo.
cal solos by Mrs. Jarhoe. Mrs. Stein
and Mrs. Wilson.
The subject of the day was Canals
and Highways" which was read by
Mrs. Trauty. A recitation was given
by Mrs. Stein. A letter was received
from the General Federation Of Clubs
admitting the Excelsior Club to mem
bership. and an issue of the General
Federation News will he forwarded to
the club.
The next meeting will he April at
the home Of Mrs. w. Trauty. 1892
Park road.
Phil0 ClassicO.--Mrs. Sarah A. VOL
haupter received the members at the
last meeting. The committee in
charge of the program. for Philo-
Cla ssico day reported rehearsals and
progress A brief report of the last
meeting of the District Federation Of
Women's Clubs was given. Mrs. T..