Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-01-18

30 9TH street northwest Monday evening
and was well attended, in spite of the
cold weather. The evenings entertain
ment consisted of an illustrated lecture.
entitled The Mexican West Coast To-
day." by Charles Jenkinson director of
the Atlantic division of the American
Red Cross. Mr.. Jeukinson has recently
returned to Washington from a trip along
the west coast of Mexico in the. United
States transport Buford, which was en-
gagged in taking out refugees from that
country. Some of his Interesting eTpef'
cnces We're portrayed by lantern slide pic
lures. Miss Louise Leech presided at the
piano and rendered some fine selections.
A; the conclusion of the entertainment
refreshments We're served. This was foi-
lowed by short business meeting, at
which it was voted to hold a lunch in
Che near future for the benefit of the
free dispensary of the Gospel Mission.
The next meeting Will be held the second
Monday in February, at which another
illustrated lecture is to be given snow
ing scenes in the American southwest.
WENDELL WOLFE CHAPTER. y. A. L,
Wendell Wolfe Chapter, d. \. r., met
Monday evening at the home of Mrs. l.
9. Stockton, on 18th street. with Mrs;
Stockton. Miss Winifred Stockton and
Miss Elizabeth NJ Barnes as hostesses.
Despite the Indictment weather there was
a good attendance. The regent. Miss Ber-
tina Frances Wolfe, presided /.
During the business hour contribution
of 81 was voted toward the fund for
pulpit in the old Broad Creek Church IN
Prince Georges county. Nd, and also a
contribution for a flag for Continental
Hall. Plans were made for theater
benefit to raise money to assist in the
education of a young siri III. tne noun
tains of North Carolina. Mrs. Laura
Long Wells and Mrs. Lille Long Roam of
Boise City. Idaho. who are descendants
of Capt. George Wendell Wolfe, for
whom the chapter was named, were
elected TO membership. Miss Alice E.
Evans, Miss Katherine Whitcomb and
Miss Elva Whitcomb were also elected to
membership
Miss Margaret Dellett. organist of the
chapter. played acceptably, her selection
being "Serenade' by Jeffrey. Mrs. c. +.
Robbins, the registrar. read paper on
Colonial Arts and Crafts" dealing es-
pecially with the pottery and weaving of
that period. Miss Stockton and Mrs. Sue
Burrows Jennings played duet, 'Marche
ct Cortage," by Gounod.
parliamentary practice by the mem
bers was led by the regent. Among the
guests We're Mrs. Emmett Turner of the
Topeka, Kan, chapter, Do A. r.. and Mrs
C. F. Riddle of Elmira, n. Y. During
freshments.
CAPITOL HILL LITERARY SOCIETY.
The Capitol Hill Literary Society met
Monday evening at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. James Kent, ZIG North Carolina
avenue southeast. The president Mrs.
Marion Guild Walporte. presided over the
business portion of the meeting. after
which Mr.. Kent took charge of the pro-
gram. The subject selected for discussion
was "Progressiveness. Before announc-
ing the speakers Mr.. Kent gave an ad-
dress. after which John Phillips Meakln
spoke of Progress" and also gave sew
eral original Rotations. E. v. Carr spoke
IN favor of womans suffrage. Other
speakers were Mrs. Bianch Sanborne. J.
W. Davis, DR.. James Mckee, Mrs. NJ. M.
Gordon and Mrs. Walporte.' The musical
program included piano solo by Mrs. E.
v. Carr. The Rosary" by Nevin; piano
solo. ITO Spring." Gregg, Mrs william
Fletcher; recitation. Mrs James Kent:
vocal solo. Mrs. Fletcher.
CERCLE DIES PRECIEUsEs RIDI-
CULES.
The annual 'tombola" of the Cercle
des Precieuses Ridicules. with a large
attendance of members. marked the first
January meeting, held at the residence
of Nine. Becker. on Fairmont street.
The program consisted Of recitation,
la Robe de Percaline." by Nine. North
wood; a sketch, THE Origin of the Tom
ibola," by Mile. Stow. elaborated by N.
Becker. and piano solos. Wagner's
by Mile. Dor,ch. and
Soir," by Mile. Becker.
The tombola, in charge of Mile. Dortch,
followed, and delightful soiree closed
with an exchange of gifts and the sea-
sons greetings.
LEAGUE OF AMERICAN PEN WOMEN.
The program for the social meeting Of
the League of American Pen Women, to
be held January 81, in the oak room of
the Raleigh Hotel will be under the
direction of Mrs. r. A. Whitworth, for
mer representative OF the league from
South America, now of this city 1t will
include the following items Songs, by
Miss Cenevra Youngs, soprano from
the Washington Seminary: a group OF
Spanish songs. including the Argentine
Mexican, Cuban and Filipino nationa!