Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-04-25

The character Of the reception which the Presi-
dent win probably have on May ID has not jet
been determined
several OF the ladies' who have been receiving on
Mondays did 50 yesterday. The wife and sister Of
Justice Blatchford, of the Supreme Court, who are
at Wormley's, held their first reception during the
afternoon.
1t has often been the subject Of favorable and
truthful comment that Washington excelS in en-
tertafnmentS to benefit charities. The donation
party at Masonic Temple last evening, under the
auspices Of the ladies OF the Blue Anchor Assocfa
ZION, Tor the benefit OF the sufferers from the Mis-
sissippi floods, was another striking instance OF
this The attendance was very large, and, al
though no charge FOR admittance was made, the
contributions In money were great. in addition to
the donations or groceries and clothing. Among
those who attended were numerous Senators and
Representatives and their families. as well as
many residents OF Washington. All sections of
the country were represented The program,
which consisted OF music by the Marine Band,
songs by accomplished singers, Rotations and
the " Fan Drill" was admirably carried out, and
greatly enjoyed by all present Dancing began
The SUPPER room was literally pdtronized.
Representative Russell entertained at dinnerlast
evening the other members OF the ways and means
Mr.. and Mrs. Hopkins gave reception at their
RESIDENCE on Massachusetts avenue, last evening,
to Mr. Drummond and his BRIDE which was at
tended by many OF their personal friends.
An entertainment given by the pupils took place
on Friday &C the Froebel Institute, 18th street,
sary OF Frederick Froabei. which was greatly en-
1oyed by all present The rooms were adorned
with choice potter plants. the tribute offerings OF
the Children to the memory OF Froebel, as IS the
German custom: but the greatest attraction was
found in the lovely human plants, the children.
Little Jessie Lincoln, daughter OF the Secretary Of
war, and Alice, daughter OF Senator Jones, as
they danced together in one OF the Kindergarten
plays made beautiful picture; but none the less
Blanche Hubbell, Natty Paige, Alice Skinner,
Adolf Myers, Raymond Sawyer, Nellie Jackson,
petite Mary Lamberton, and, indeed, all the little
folks Who participated In the interesting exercises
These We're not confined to play alone as has been
usual on such occasions but were interspersed
with readings, recitations, singing and converse
Mamie Powell, Pearl jackson, Mabel Bowman.
Iesca Pollock, Maud Smoot, May Chapman. Mabel
Ra;l Martha Blumenberg, Bessie sayille,
ruler, Charles ketcham, Willie Thomas, Jack
Lincoln, Richard Hatton, BERTHE Ryan, Richie
BereSfoTd, Louis Whittier, Ruby Wood, and Others
The Gelma national son, 1.-THE Watch on the
Rh1ne," was sung with real inspiration. Among
faose present as visitors were Mrs Green, Mrs
): q. Wilson, Mrs. Jones, OF Nevada, Mrs. Call,
MIS-. Bowman, Mrs Reid, Mrs. Metzerott, Mrs.
Miss Lois Smith, Miss Tucker, Mrs Beresforl, Mrs
Jackson, Mrs. Ryan, Mrs MCGOWAN, Mrs. Fuller,
Mrs Thomas, Mrs. Powell, Mrs Ketcham, Mrs
Morrill, and her sister, Miss Swan. Mrs Brown,
Mrs Terriil and others. In the evening a gather
Ing or The present and the past students OF the
Washington kindergarten Normal Institute took
tended by those who, with their friends, were able
TO be present, although many former graduates
Delng now engaged IN teaching in various widely
separated parts OF the country, were able only to
send congratulations and regrets.
me Thistle Social Club, OF East Washington,
gave banquet On Friday evening at the residence
or Rev. Milford Downs, III 81 street northeast. in
honor OF the retiring president. Mr. Arthur Middle
ton, ana the PRESIDENT elect Dir. N. G. Harper. The
rooms were beautifully decorated with flags OF
Inherent nations, and flowers and evergrcens were
arranged In graceful garlands, with the word
lhlstle' conspicuous in letters of bold outline. At
the table, which was laden with the deiicacies Of
the season and surrounded by about forty people,
cold water tOaStS were drunk to the retiring prts-
Dent, TO the president elect and to the Thistle
Social Club. The two former were RESPONDED TO
Oy the gentleman named above. and the latter by
MI. Sherwood Welch. Among those present were
MISSES Mamie Acker, Carrie HOguP, Mile Kemp,
Carrie Thomas, Carrie and Clara ODER, Belle
Prince, Lizzie NacnichOl Nellie ana Carrie Corlies
Selma Middleton, Leonora De sbaza, Laura King:
MeS5rS. Arthur e. Middleton, N. G. Harper, VIM f
Dyre, w. w. s. Dyre, Rev MILFORD Downs, s. Ii.
walker, N. G. and f. II. Downs, Isaac Scott, Thos
Dove, VIM. Middleton, Edwin NARROW, SHERWOOD
WEIGH. J. b. Danforth and L. :. Bradford The
literary ana musical part OF the program was rem
dered ID very acceptable manner
This evening the President will attend the op-
era, accompanied by party OF ladies, incluting
the wife OF Senator Jones, OF Nevada, Miss ster.
ling and her cousin, Miss Wheaton, OF Savannah,
and others
The Danish minister and Nine de Billie win leave
here In about week, and Will soon sail for Europe
the autumn.-Mr. BlaiHeS house Will not be fin
1shed before July, and he VIII not move into It until
autumn. Representative MacEenZie's wife viii
go home this week, and will not b here ap in be-
fore next winter.-Senator and Mrs. Window are
now occupying th1ff new house on Scott Circle
RObesOn'S vie has returned
to the clty.-Miss Estelle Maloy, OF New YORK, is
In the city for n visit,-the guest OF Miss Alice
JOlQStQQP. street