Evening star., 1928-03-11

archdiocese Il has been under the
leadership Of Miss Mattingly as presi-
dent. She recognized In the union from
its very beginning field through which
Catholic 1aywomen could assist In the
promotion OF good works and has de-
voted herself to translating its possi-
bilities into good. This has been done
Sodality Union of Washington as a
benefactor has spread throughout the
archdiocese. In fact. It has a national
reputation. Through her unremitting
efforts and labors the union has built
for itself place that stands for helpful
works and fine deeds.
As a slight token of their appreciation
and esteem Miss Mattingly was present.
| cd with basket of flowers She
thanked the officers and members for
their remembrance and voiced her ap-
probation for the wonderful support
and cooperation that had been accord
ed to her by the reverend directors,
projects. officers and members of the
union. Much to the regret of the union,
Mrs. j. Floyd Maley and Miss Eliza
beth Milovich retired as officers. Miss
Mattingly also thanked them for the
exceedingly fine work that they had
done
The Rev j. v. Buckley, spiritual di-
rector of the union, gave very timely
talk.
! The Excelsior Literary Society met
Tuesday afternoon at the home of
Mrs. E. v. Carr. 923 Decatur street
The president, Mrs. Matte Queen
Ewing, presided. The session opened
with the singing of America played
by Mrs f. v. Carr. The musical program
consisted Of the following numbers:
Piano solo. Miss Amy Leavitt; vocal
solo, Mrs. Emily Jarboe. accompanied
on the piano by Miss Leavitt; recita-
ton. Mrs. Sadie Stein. An instructive
lecture on Schubert was given by
Miss Leavitt. Vocal solo. Miss Carrie
Wilson: recitation. Mrs. Matte Queen
Ewing: vocal solo, Miss Marion E.
Hartley. accompanied on piano by
Katherine Stein; piano solo. Mrs. Royal
Brasel: vocal duet. Mrs. Stein and Mrs.
Henry Lee. accompanied on piano by
Miss Katherine Stein: vocal solo, Mrs.
Jarboe, accompanied on piano by Mrs.
Carr. At the conclusion OF the pro-
gram ice cream and cake were served,
followed by a social. The next meet
ing will be held March 20, 2 pm, at
tn, home of Mrs. Charlotte Beaver.
4lJ Randolph street.
Daughters Of Union Veterans of Civil
No. I. met March at G.. A. r. Hall.
with the president, o. c. Johnson, pre-
siding. The secretary. A. Hage, read a
special dispensation from the national
president to ballot and initiate candi-
dates at this meeting
The following were initiated into the
order: Phoebe E. Haight Ruby Kup-
per, Alice Engle. Elizabeth B. Gage.
Agnes H. Miller. Ice A. Shoch. Edith
M, Shoch. Edith A. Lathrop. Susan
| Myers. The members of the tent ex-
tended cordial welcome.
Reports of officers and committees
showed the tent members are up and
doing.
Members Canada and Fortier, who
have been Ill. were reported as being
much improved
The chaplain and chairman OF serv-
Ices at Unknown Tomb. Civil War Vet
erans. In Arlington Cemetery. the first
Sunday in each month. Mrs Edith Bug
bee, reported that the services last
| Sunday were well attended, though the
weather was quite cold. Members SUIT
ton and Bugbee paid tribute to G. A
r. veterans, and Miss Sutton especially
to her own father The wreath was
placed by Members Sutton and Doyle
in memory OF their fathers. whose
birthdays are In the month OF March
Mrs. c. E. Moore of Kansas was pres
ent. She is staying in Washington
with her husband while Congress is In
! session.
Department Comdr. in Chief of De.
partment OF Potomac. G. A. R. William
Bobb gave some interesting facts as tc
what Is going on in Congress that per-
tains to the G. A. r. and its allied or
ganizations. Mrs. Doyle. senior vice
! president. responded to Comdr Bobb
stating how much II meant to have
some one who is interested at the Cap
itoi and TO be with us and inform us
! OF these matters"
1t was suggested BY Mrs. Rain that
the members do something 10 increase
the fund for the Home for Daughters oi