Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-19

interesting variety of landscape views in
that charming section of Europe. Miss
Cromwell is a graduate of Smith College,
at Northampton, and is a member of the
faculty of the NJ Street High School in this
city, as teacher of German. Other par
Elephants in the Informal program of the
evening were Miss Leota Henson, a grad
uate of musical institution at Leipzig;
Mrs f. A. Clark of Wherefore Cniver-
sity and Mrs. A +. Hilyer of this city, each
of whom gave piano selections, which add
ed greatly to the enjoyment of the occa-
sion. Light refreshments were served by
the hostess. Among those present wero
DR.. and Mrs. f. J. Grimke. DR.. and Mrs.
A. NJ Curtis, DR.. and Mrs. J. r. Wilder,
Prof. and Mrs. l.. B. Moore of Howard
University, Mr.. and Mrs. w II. Harris.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. w. Cromwell and the
Misses Cromwell, Mr.. and Mrs. H. f.
Baker, Maj. and Mrs. c. A Fleetwood,
Prof. and Mrs. Clark, Prof. and Mrs Cook,
Mr.. and Mrs. Galloway. Mrs. F. J. Lou
don of Ravenna. Ohio; Mrs. and Miss Hem
son, Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel Murray. Mrs.
Robert Pelham, Mrs A. ]. Cooper and
Mrs Tucker. and the Misses Love, Cook.
Shadd, Barrier and Merritt.
The Abracadabra Club met with Mrs.
Myron L. Story, o2S A street southeast,
November IS. There was a good attend
ance of members, also a number of in
vited guests Mr.. Appleton L. Clark, IT.,
presided. "Schoolday Recollections" in an
swer to roll call. brought forth many
amusing and pleasing incidents of early
school life I'm Natures Wonderland" was
the subject of a paper read by Mr.. Myron
L. Story. He described six days jour
ney through Yellowstone Park. This was
followed by original story by Mr.. }.
l.. McCreery. Refreshment was served
by the hostess.
large audience enjoyed the brilliant
program presented by the Short Story Club
November IA, prepared by Mrs. Metcalf.
President De Coster presided. Mrs. c. L.
afIn MIA ave. aph apQ n ha da
of the Old Apple Tree" DR.. A. X. p. Har-
vey read the story of the evening, a chap
ter from his recent book, In the Glow OF
the Campfire" located in northern Maine.
Mrs. Mary o. Agnew recited Joaquin MIL
ler's Columbus" and the Lament of the
Rose" Two mandolin and guitar duets
were given by Mr.. and Mrs. c. A. Thomas.
with Miss Marie Becker at the piano. Miss
Becker also gave a piano solo, The Vul-
can Ring" the three numbers being de-
lightful additions to the program. Mrs {.
w. Dunlap read THE Reply of the Pine
Top" an original poem of merit.
Mr.. Thomas A. BroadHs gave an original
story entitled Badge No 5310,'' based on a
railroad accident and a queer miX-up or
identification badges, from which he evolved
a delightfully."- ending romance. Mr.. III. w
Selah and Mr.. Pitt Pulsfer were rival
story tellers, each scoring a victory, and
as entertainers each proving host in him
self Mr.. Selah's recital of bill Nye's Ode
to the Mule was an especially laughable
number.
Mr.. II. L. Holden's definitions OF Orig
inal Papers were quite in line with that
gentleman's well-known ability as humor-
list and evoked peals of laughter.
Cant. w. w. Case read THE Rise or
Hooley," Some Compensations of Being
a Dog" and other mirth-provoking selec-
lions. Several new members were adj
mitted.
The Mt Holyoke A1umnae Association
held its first meeting of the year with a
full attendance and a pleasant program
was successfully rendered. Mrs. O. +.
Cooks account of Travel I'm Africa" was
the principal paper and was most happily
presented and illustrated with many pho-
tographs.
The Pleasant Players Club met at the
residence of Mr.. John Major, Ills Florida
avenue northeast, Friday evening, and or
ganized for the coming winter. After a
short business session progressive euchre
was INDUCED in, prizes being won by Mrs
II. G. Ellis, Mrs. John F. Davis Mrs James
Boss, Mrs. ]. B. Ward. Mrs. David Goumpt
and Mr.. ]. B. Ward. Refreshments were
served and after the table was cleared Mr..
John Major acted as POSTMASTER. Mr..
David Goumpf gave several Rotations. as
did Mr.. T. J. Landergren- Mr.. ]. B. Ward
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