Evening star., 1934-11-18
Notable Event Marks
GAR. Ladies Anniversary

In setting of tropical plants. in
terspersed with flags. Gen. William
Beck Circle, Ladies of the G. A. R.,
celebrated on Wednesday evening at
24O0 Sixteenth street the nineteenth
anniversary of the organization.
The musical program, one of the
most distinctive features of the eve
ming, included five vocal solo numbers
by Ildefona Cuaresma OSiaS, better
known in Washington society as Nine.
Camilo Osias, wife of Resident Com
missioner Camilo Osias and well
known representative of the Philip
pines.
Nine. OsiaS, in the attractive cos
tune of her native country and with
excellent voice, began with 'Sasain-
Mex" which she sang in her native
Ilocano language; her second number,
Maria Clara" by DR.. Jose Rizal-the
George Washington of the Philippines
was as well rendered in Spanish as
was also Giordani's Caro- Mic Berr."
Swinging into Philippine tagalog,
Nine. Osias rendered with expression
and charm "Kundinian" and closed
with Brahms Cradle Song" in Eng
lish. Nine. OSias was accompanied
at the piano by Mrs. Eva Whitford
Lovette, who added much to COM
plete the effectiveness of the group
by her expressive translation OF the
most important patriotic numbers.
The announcement that Mr.. Frank
Sanderson of radio fame, accom-
panied by Mrs. Anderson, would sing
a group of Negro spirituals brought
forth enthusiastic applause from an
audience in which he is well and ap-
preciatively known.
The splendid voice and personality
of Miss Viola Bartz in the vocal solo,
PLAY Gypsy, Play" when she was ac-
companied by Mrs. Hinson, pianist,
and later in Negro dialect readings,
Miranda on AUTOMOBILES" and
Miranda on Kissing" gave to the
program the unique and versatile
touch characteristic of Miss Bartz.
In tribute to an honored guest,
Adjt. Gen. Godfrey of the Depart
ment of the Potomac, G. A. R., Mr.
E Albert Lang sang in his usual ef-
fective manner his famous song, The
Grand Old Grand Army Man"
During the evening incidental music
was furnished by Misses Martha
Wishard and Ethel Hamilton.
Following the musical program Mrs.
Amos A. Fries gave short story Of
the military life of Gen. William H.
Beck, in whose honor the circle is
named, and Mrs. Margaret Worrell,
who, with Mrs. Clara H. Mckee, had
charge of the program. gave an out
line history of the circle, which was
Sitz Parker, well known in musical,
literary and patriotic circles. Mrs.
Virginia White Speel was the first
president of the organization and
faithfully carried it through its in
fancy. She was followed by Mrs.
Adams and later Mrs. Mary Sitz
Parker was elected to the office, and
through the organizations eight years
of youth, was its guiding hand.
Mrs. Margaret Worrell and Mrs.
Clara Mckee are very recent past
presidents, under whose leadership the
organization rapidly developed.
The successful administration of
the president in Office, Mrs. Susanne
Myers, has been evidenced throughout
the past year in the circles splendid
achievements in relief and patriotic
work and increase in membership.
A birthday cake, an achievement in
the confectioner's art in beauty and
proportions, held the dominating po-
sition and was the center of attraction
at the refreshment table.
The l9 candles were lighted by off,
GERS Of the circle, guest officers of
the Department of the Potomac,
Ladies of the G. A R., and Depart
ment of Maryland, Sons of Union
Veterans.
In the company were guests from
Pennsylvania, Connecticut and Florida,
whose toasts and congratulations
mingled with those of members and
local guests in an occasion that
marked one of the most notable social
events in the history Of the circle.