Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-11-14

humber OF invitations absolutely necessary
A discussion the other evening of the descrip
ton given in last Saturdays STAR of Mrs. ex
Representative Mitchelfs pompadour luncheon
party in Milwaukee brought out the gossip tina,
prominent lady In Washington society is CON
siderlng the idea OF giving during the season an
old-fashioned "minuet party" where all the
guests will appear in tulldress continental cos
tune, including powdered wigs and the myriad
OF elaborate details entering into the dress o.
both sexes during that period. The music. dec
orations, refreshments, ETC., generally will also
Closely conform to the general idea involved in
the entertainment
1t is informally announced" by the Boston
Beacon that DR.. William A. Hammond, of New
York, is engaged to be married to Miss Esther
ID: Chaplin, of Providence. DIR. Hammond's first
wife, II will be remembered by the older mem.
Of Philadelphia, whose family afterward re.
sided here until separated by death. Mr. Hugh
Nisoet, 50 long In the Post Office department.,
VINO died couple OF years ago, was her brother.
Mrs. J. NJ d. Lander. Of this city, was one OF
the guests at the breakfastg given at Delmonico's
by the ladies of Sorosis, in New York, to Mary
Anderson on Tuesday. The affair, which was
largely attended by the many of the most nota.
PIE women of the city and vicinity, lasted for
eight courses. It differed In no respect from
the banquets given under the auspices of gen.
tlemen, save that there was q total absence OF
straight After the viands had DISAPPEARED the
company were entertained with short speeches
couple OF original poems, music, Rotations,
Mr.. and Mrs. T. L. Fracker, II Iowa Circle,
have issued cards for the marriage for their
daughter Marie Antoinette and MIR. Geo. w.
Woelper, of New Orleans, to take place at the
!amliy residence on the evening of Wednesday,
the 10Th inst, at half past seven o'clock. Fol.
lowing the ceremony the newly welded couple
VIII 90 north, for an extended tour, after which
they Will GO TO New Orleans, where they will
reside In future.
The many friends of Mrs. Harriet Prescott
Spofford in Washington will receive with
pleasure the intelligence that that lady receives
e legacy of $25. 600 under q bequest of the late
Mr.. Pierce, the well known Boston capitalist.
MI. pierce's two children are commended to
value which her considerable care and affection
may be to them, and how much advantage
thelr education may derive from her oversight
and advice" Mr.. SpOfOrd received the same
sum.
Judge Emory Spear has taken a very hand
some house in Savannah, and will make that
city his home hereafter. Judge Spears wife,
1t will be remembered, is the daughter of Dr. J Z.
~ Morgan OF this city, and her many friends in
washington will be pleased to learn that she has
Deen most cordially received at their new home.
They expect to spend the hot season of each
year at Atlanta.
The announcement that Mr.. John W. Book
walter, of Ohio, will spend the coming winter
in Washington will be gratifying intelligence
to those Interested in the social attractions of
the national capital. Mr.. Bookwalter acquired
several years since very large fortune in manu-
featuring enterprises and since his withdrawal
from politics he has spent much time in foreign
travel, which he has turned TO excellent account
In the observation Of the people and institu-
lions of other countries. and in the collection of
rare and valuable objects relating to the arts
MIR. Bookwalter will prove to be a desirable ac-
QUESTION to any circle, and it is more than
likely, ii his realiZatiOns of q winter in Wash
1ngtOn equal q w ia Ea
up his permanent residence here.
There are one or two points in the following
extract, floating about anonymously, that
should not be lost upon the ladies of Washing
ton:
Foreigners say "American women entertain
WELL" They do, when they entertain according
to their native customs; but when they serve
roast beef with Yorkshire pudding to an Eng
lishman and macaroni to an Italian they make
mistake. An American meal should be
served in American style, both as to dishes and
ceremony. We have food lit for the gods
among our native viands, and it needs only the
tact OF truly American housewife i'm serving it
to make it very enjoyable. Just here We recall
to mind ceremonious dinner given by
was English, you know, and the amount of tor
eign stiffness and etiquet were 80 ail-prevail-
ing that the very gravy seemed to be chilled
with cold ceremony, and the hearts of the
guests grew stony as the leaden hours
dragged on and the awe-inspiring footmen
showed no signs of relenting, but still kept their
and then we remember a little supper given by
charming hostess in one of the suburbs, where
they had broiled chicken, American style, hot
bread, ditto steaming coffee, ditto raw fried po-
tatoes, ditto etc., etc, and plenty of lively con-
versation and a jolly good time generally.
Thinking of these two feasts, looking upon this
picture and then upon that, we vote for Amer-
can customs forever. Dinners of ceremony are
a rock ahead, which every lady should "sheer
OFF, from. as Capt. Cutie would say, unless she
is very sure of her bearings. 1t takes a genius
to give dinner, and the only safety for persons
with but moderate resources at their command
lies in simpler feasts-11 o'clock breakfasts,
o'clock luncheons o'clock teas and 10 o'clock
suppers,-always in American style.
The large element in fashionable society in
Washington which is interested in the principles
we'll the visible representation of esthetics,
and especially in their application to household
or decorative art, will not fail TO take note of
the course of lectures shortly to be given by
Mr.. Edmund Russell, of New York, at the art
rooms of Mrs. Bruce, on street.-The first
sell comes to Washington introduced as master
of the theme he has chosen for elucidation, and
those who hear him are certain to be instructed
as well as entertained.
The marriage in New York on Thursday of
Chaplain Morrison, formerly Assistant Rector
of the Church of the Ascension in this city, was
quite noted social affair. The bride was Miss
Julia Pomeroy, daughter of the late George
Church, Bishop Potter performing the cere-
mOny, with four other clergymen in the cham
Gel. She wore gown OF paleSt green silk, COM
bined with point lace and silver brocade, and
made with q full train and lOw-cut corsage filled
In with tulle. veil OF point lace was held by
diamond pins, and she carried a bouquet Of
There were no bridesmaids.
The ushers were all young naval officers. Later
q reception was held at the family residence, 33
Fifth Avenue, which was attended by EXPIRES
ident Arthur, ex-Minster and Mrs. Aston, Sem
ator and Mrs. Mcpherson, nearly all the officers
of the navy in and near New York and their
families, and many well-known fashionable
people of the city and vicinity.
Mrs. General Casey and her daughter, who
have usually passed Q portion Of each season
here, will pass the coming winter in New York.
Regrets are generally expressed by those who
enjoyed the entertainments Mrs. Van Auken
gave last season to hear that Miss COrnelia Van
Auken's approaching marriage to DR.. Heneber-
ger will prevent the family from returning to
Washington the approaching season.
The Lotos Club of New York intends to give
q complimentary dinner to the sculptor Bar
thOldf at an early date.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leonard w. Jerome will spend
the coming winter in the south Of France.
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ASSAULTED A WOMAN WITH AN AxE.-The
case of Noah Burke, the colored man arrested
last Saturday night by Officer Brfce for assault
Ing Mary E. Fortune, at her home in O-street
alley, was called for trial in the Police Court to
day. Mary Fortune testified that Burke came
to see his wife, who lives in her house, and