The Greek Symposium of Queen Anne

One of the most unique and enjoyable affairs of the winter was the modern Greek symposium given at the residence of Captain and Mrs. David Gilmore on Friday evening by the members of the C. C. Club. The ladies had looked forward to this event with eager interest, and were more than gratified with the complete success of their undertaking. Those in attendance included Captain and Mrs. David Gilmore, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Chase, and Mr. and Mrs. Fred H. Peterson. A short literary and musical programme was one of the enjoyable features. Mrs. Chase rendered 'Titania' on the piano, and Mrs. Ella White Peterson recited 'King Robert of Sicily.' The highlight was a breezy satirical essay read by Mrs. Chase—a take-off of Homer's 'Iliad,' in which she undertook to prove that her chosen character was Grecian. She took all the liberty of flights of fancy that Homer himself dared to take, and in her inimitable style she proved that there was a Mother Hubbard, a Father Hubbard, a family of Hubbards, and a dog; and these characters ran parallel with the imaginary gods and goddesses of Homer, causing much merriment and applause. After the Grecian contest, Mr. Wittier and Mrs. Gilmore were declared king and queen, presiding at the symposium with grace and dignity. The merriment ran so high that the warning chime of the clock was listened to with feelings of dismay and deep regret.