Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1934-02-04
The Delphinians.

IlC DClpIlIilldiios
The National Capital Chapter Of
Delphians met Wednesday morning
at Jelleff's Little Theater for the study
Of THE Aspects of Medieval Social
Life" opening with a brief resume
by the president, Mrs. p. NJ. Chi
chester.
Mrs. lone Knowlton, leader, then
told Of the contributions From the
Middle Ages" TO art, architecture, law,
Christianity and personal liberty and
freedom. Mrs. Charles w. Arth de-
scribed how Medieval Guilds" we're
originated for the protection and adj
vancement Of trade and training in
all the various occupations OF the
times.
The art Of Book making in the
Middle Ages" as carried on by the
monks, was portrayed by Mrs. A. G.
Christie, with the aid OF numerous
pictures. The tale OF the "Trouba-
tame was the first, was told by Mrs.
A. NJ Day.
The general topic Of How People
Lived" was discussed by Mrs. H. N.
Dorman, Mrs. Floyd B. Olcott, Mrs.
A. j. Maxwell, Mrs. R. NJ. Kelley and
Mrs. T. A. Huntley.
Mrs. A. S. Wolfe gave the story OF
THE Love of Heloise" Mrs. o. P.
Mancill, president of the Columbia
Chapter of Delphians, and Mrs. J.
]. Byrne were guests of the chapter.
-Four Famous Books" was the sub
ject of study last Wednesday, with
Mrs H. A. Latane as leader.
Mrs. A. c. Christie entertained
chapter members and guests at lunch
con in her home on Cathedral avenue,
having also as honor guests Prof Will
Hutchins Of American University and
Rev. DR.. Chesteen Smith, pastor Of
the Metropolitan Memorial NJ. E.
Church. After luncheon, Prof. Hutch
ms accompanied the group to the
church and calculated numerous points
of interest in the construction, adorn-
ment and significant details of the
church.
st. Columba's Episcopal Church,
with It's beautiful stained-glass win
dows, was next visited The group
then motored to the Church Of the
Latter Day Saints, where, in addition
to general inspection of the entire
edifice. graphic outline of the history
OF the Mormon Church, its tenets and
precepts, accompanied an interpre-
tation Of the windows and interesting
details concerning the construction.
The regular meeting of the Columbia
Delphian Chapter was held at the
Hamilton Hotel on Thursday at $50
am, with the president, Mrs. Robert
Mancill in the chair.
The subject of this program was
Eighteenth Century Drama Mrs.
Elizabeth R. Davidson was leader for
this meeting, and brought into the
discussion many outstanding events
Of the period.
The Character of Sheridan's
Work" was presented by Mrs Anna R.
Rush. An analysis of the play, The
School for Scandal" act by act, was
given, the following members taking
part: Mrs. Maude E. Thatcher, Mrs.
Glen G. Williams, Mrs. James G..
Yaden, Mrs. S. s. Brashears and Mrs.
George Ellis.
At the conclusion of the program
the president. Mrs Mancill, gave q
summary Of the subjects presented.
The next meeting will be held the
first Thursday in February at $50
am. at the Hamilton Hotel.
The Roosevelt Delphian Chapter
met at the Hamilton Hotel week ago
wednesday at 10 am, with Mrs.
Kiley as leader. The subject, Hebrew
Literature" was discussed by Mrs.
Clark, Mrs. Meyer, Mrs. Stromont,
Mrs. Thompson, Mrs. Garrett and Mrs.
Middlemus. Two guests were present,
they being Mrs. Paul Heyl and Mrs.
William j. Graham. A special meet
ing was held last Wednesday at 10
Am. In the Hamilton Hotel.
The study Of carly French painters
and their pictures held the interest
Of members Of the George Washing
ton Chapter at meeting held at the
Hamilton Hotel Wednesday. Mrs.
SWope will be leader at the meeting
to be held Wednesday morning, Febru-
airy Z, at the Hamilton Hotel, at 10
o'clock. The study Of Spanish paint
ing will begin with an outline Of the
history and geography of Spain, to
be presented by Mrs. G. P. Rawley:
Spanish Prinitives" will be Mrs.
Clyde De Bender's subject; Mrs.
Clarence West will tell of Spanish
Temperament" Italian Mannerists,"
by Mrs. ]. B. Trew; THE Golden Age
Of Spanish Painting: Ell Greco" will
be given by Mrs. Alexander Bell;
"Calvert's Estimate of Ell Greco" will
be the subject of Mrs c. H. Potter:
"VelasqueZ," by Mrs. Robert w. How
ard, and "Murillo," by Mrs. j. B.
Tiffey will be given along with picture
studies. Mrs. A. B. Manly will talk
of the works of Ell Greco, Mrs. j. K.
Freiot presenting Velasquez's portraits
of children; typical group pictures Of
children by Velasquez will be the sub
ject outlined by Mrs. G. A. Lilly and
Mrs. William Liddle will speak Of
''Murillo,s Work" Mrs. Eugene Q.
Brown. president. win give the resume.