Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-04-14
SOCIETY NOTES,

The imaginary Journeys OF the Travel Club,
which have been so entertaining and instructive
during the past winter, terminated on Thursday
evening last with final trip through Russia A
very interesting resume OF the travels of the Club
during the past season was read by Miss E. j.
Brigham, and then Hon. John w. Foster, United
States Minister to Spain, and formerly Minister to
Russia, gave an hours talk upon the present con-
dlt1on OF that country. Next season the Club will
journey In Spain and 1t is needless to add that Its
members and their friends look forward to its fll-
ture firesde wanderings with antlcipations OF
keen enjoyment
The complimentary hop given by the Union Vet
efan Corps at Abner's, Thursd;.y evening. was q
tendance was large, and the presented In the
hall, which was specially and very prettlly deco
Ta.ed ror tne OCCASION was most brilliant one.
Dancing was continued until q late hour.
The last OF the enjoyable reunions that marked
the pleasant social relations OF the congregation
OF a an souls M church during the past winter was
Sh1ppen, was assisted In receiving the visitors by
Mrs Mrs J; B. T; p Tupper, Mrs William F. Walker ana
interest was rendered. The pastor, in conjunction
With Mr.. r. B. Green and Mr. Joseph Shippen. of
Chicago, rendered a flute trio.
A most delightful entertainment was given by
Mr.. and Mrs. Parker at their residence 22O f
street, on Thursday evening, complimentary to
Mrs Cuyler Orndorf1, sister OF the hostess. Dan
c1ng instrumental music and tempting repast
added to the other enjoyments Of the evening
Register and Mrs. Bruce gave dinner party
last evening to a number Of prominent gentle
men,, men and personal rrlends among them Hon. j.
Leader; r. S: Smith, OF the New York Globe; State
Senator stephens and Geo. NJ Arnold, OF Virginia
W. II. Black, OF Maryland, and II. c. Bruce, of
Kansas, brother OF the host. Seven courses were
served, and Mrs. Bruce dispensed the honors of
the table with much grace and cordiality.
An informal but very enjoyable reception was
given Postmaster General Gresham last night by
Hon. John W; Foster, United States Minister to
Spain. Mr. w. W. Curry introduced the guests to
MI. Gresham Nearly all the prominent officials
OF the Post Office department, and most OF the
lndlanians domfclled In Washington were present
. Last thursday evening. when the ladies met In
the Riggs House parlors to hear Madame Neyman
lecture, Mrs. Belva Lockwood read, by the kindly
permission OF Mrs. Spofrord, an Interesting de-
Naples. ~
The Literary Society meets at the residence of
Pro1. e. W; Holman, 1A East Capitol street, this
evening, when papers viii be read by Messrs /
EDWARDS Clarke and J. w. Powell.
This evening several city Journalists have been
invited to meet Mr.. and Mrs Brooks, of the Omaha
Reputticun at Mrs. Nettie Sanford's 1926 street
Europe.
Mrs Coleman, OF Dunkrk, arrived In town yes
.(eraay WIN her group OF pretty little children.
and Is visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Kennedy, on Capitol Hill, where they will stay
until warm weather. when they will 90 to a New
england SuD'mer resort for the summer.
Miss Lotte and Clara Bancroft, OF Albany, N.
T.. VINO have been spending the winter in Aiken,
-. ~ oio NJ" ViSltluS MIS-. It. u. COFnWelI, who
also has Mrs. Royal Bancroft, of Albany, as her
guest
-. Mr. and Mrs: Q. s. Gray, OF Columbus. ohio and
their bright little daughter Louise, who have been
spennlng the winter at Thomasvllle, Ga, Will
Will be at the Riggs for short time They greatly
enjoy a little stay in Washington on their annual
trips TO or FROM the southern winter resorts.
Gen. E. A. Carmen, chief clerk OF the Agrfcultu-
raj department., attended this week the golden
wedding OF his father and mother. There were
eight children born, all Of waom are living
Lieut. Herbert J: Slocum, OF the 7th cavalry, was
marrleu IN New York Thursday to Miss Florence
aBrandreth' daughter OF the late DR.. Benz. Bran
Mrs Joslyn, the wife Of the Assistant Secretary
OF tne interior, mas fully recovered her health,
ana Is again able to go out in society. Her sister,
Mrs. Wright, has returned to Illinois
T., MIS-. IN j. N. Hines, who has been visiting friends
daughter, who made quite long visit there. - A''