Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-12-05

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SAYINGS AND DOlNGsYN SOCIETY.
Is there to be in Washington a "Manual NJ
Society" answering to the Domesday Book for
real estate Burke and De Brett for the peera0e
In England? This is an inquiry being discussed
in social circles just now, based on a printed en-
cyclcal letter somewhat largely distributed
within the past few days. Although the pro
spectus does not SO state, 1t is to be presumed
that the proposed work "will fiji long felt
want" and make clear many points now unfor.
tunately enveloped in doubt. The letter which
is marked Personal and addressed on the
envelope ITO the Madame" is as follows:
"WAsHINGToN, D. c., Dec. 4, 1856.
s'The Washington Society Directory, which
Is to make us appearance in January. will con-
tain the names of our most prominent people
We wish to make this work as complete as cir.
cumstances will permit. For this reason we re-
efforts by furnishing the name and address of
such OF your household as care to appear in this
neat and handsomely bound volume.
This work is published In the interest Of so.
ciety people only, and no names will be inserted
other than those of recognized social standing
'Should you be willing to comply with our
request. please address us by postal or letter.
The Unity Club, which met last evening at
the residence of Mr.. lillian Hutchinson. 922
o street, brought together very pleasant com.
pany. During the evening a paper entitled "a
Summer Vacation" treating OF a summer spent
| at Long Branch and in the Catskills was read
by Mr.. Charles H. Rabbit. The musical mart of
the program consisted of an instrumental trio,
composed OF Mr.. E. w. Stone, flute MIR. F. G.
vocal solo, by Miss Katie Scott, which was
warmly encored, and flute solo by Mr. Stone
A delightful german was given on Tuesday
night by Miss Katie Williams, of Massachu.
sets avenue, in honor of her guest, Miss Clarke.
of Rochester. Mr.. George Francis led with Miss
were danced, Among those present were Mr.
Mr: and Mrs 4: B 3;, Ruff: Mr.: and Mrs. -Chas.
Miss Hawley, of Fort Dodge, Miss WRitcombe.
Miss Lilly, Miss Stewart, Miss Moffatt, Miss
Hawkins. Miss Prall, Miss Noyes, Miss Ken
McFalls, Miss Dorsey, Miss Jessie Joyce Miss
Gertie Wilson, Miss VERIFY and Messrs olcott,
Eyan Noble ,. Green Hasr Rlishire Edmonston
Moves, Wood and NARROW.
ft the last meeting Of Miss Gays Shakespear-
ian class, at the residence of Paymaster Stanton.
several new members were received, among
them Mrs. Sweat, of Maine. Miss Compton,
Of Laurel Hill, Mrs. Lanier Dunn, Mrs. D. r.
daughter OF Senator Herbert, and several Others.
Miss Armitage, OF Boston, read very charm
ingiy the role of "1mogen" in scenes from
Cymbeltne. This class continues to be a notable
literary and social feature Of winter life in
Washington.
The ladies of the Woman's Exchange have
invited their friends and those interested in
the work of this organization to tea. which
will be given in their rooms, 1909 H stree. on
Wednesday next, from to z O'Clock The
committee in charge are Mrs. George NJ.
Wheeler, Mrs. H. f. Davis, Miss Strong Miss
Egleston, Mrs: George l.. Bradley, Miss West,
Miss Riddle. Miss Patterson, and Miss Rodgers.
The exchange has been very successful in it's
work of helping those in needy circumstances
to help themselves, and it therefore appeals
confidence ha nnh lip
which has not failed 1t in the past.
The ladies of the Chapters OF the Guild, at ST.
Johns church, gave some very interesting tab
leaux last evening at st. Mary's hall, for the
benefit of an Episcopal church in North Caro-
lima. The costumes were very pretty and effec-
tive, and much taste was shown by Miss Ora
nam, the warden, and Miss Lamond, the
ASSISTANT warden, in grouping the children.
The attendance was quite large and the finan-
clal result was very encouraging.
Last evening the first of a series of sociables
was held in the main room of the Gurley mis-
sion. About two hundred were present, com.
prising the greater part OF the families of Lee
Droit park AMI the surrounding neipiIbOrhoOd
A comical recitation was well delivered by Miss
ii. Sloate, and Miss browne sang acceptably.
Mrs. Crosan and her sister, Miss Gaegan, of
Boston, are visiting Miss Murphy, 115 street
northwest.
town Heights and will be at home as usual
every Monday and Monday evening during the
season.
Miss Maggie Joyce leaves Washington next
week tor Yonkers, New York, where she will
make Il stay OF Il month or six weeks.
The marriage of Miss Addie Stahl, daughter
Of Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Stahl, to Mr.. H. P. Moore
will take place at Ryland church at p.m., De-
cember 9th.
MIR. and Mrs. Thomas w. Rutledge will be at
home to their friends on Wednesday next, the
9tn inst, ut the residence OF the brides mother,
9l1 9th street northwest.
The vile of Mr.. L. 5. Taylor of the Post Office
department., met with a serious misfortune
yesterday, resulting in sprained ankle which
Is likely to cOntine her To her room for some
time.
Mrs b. F. Cuttings, who has been seriously ill
for some weeks, was reported much worse last
evening.
The germans of the Army and Navy Club are
to he held OH the 4th and 9Th of January, and
the Sth and 22d of February. The first german
OF the series will be led by Lieutenant Duval,
the second by Lieutenant Lemiy, the third by
Lieutenant fucker, and the fourth by Lieuten-
ant Rcmey.
Mrs. Beach, 922 Farragut square, gives an
afternoon tea next Tuesday, at which her
youngest dau9 liter, Miss Agnes, will be pre-
scented.
Mr. and Mrs. F. w. Clancy expect to leave
Washington for their home in Santa Fee, n. NJ.
OH Monday.