Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-04-17

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read very Interesting essay on James Russell
Lowell, followed by Dr. Geo. b. Loring with a
graphic description OF Lowell in his school-boy
days, with incidents of his early acquaintance
ana association with him. DR.. Lorng also read
extracts from several letters from Mr. Lowell,
OF which he has large collection. There were
also readings by Prot. Townsend and Mr.. ]. T..
McCreery, and music by the Misses McCreery,
Mrs. Bracket, Mrs. Chappell and Miss May
Grim Among the invited friends were Capt.
and Mrs. \. b. Webb, Mr.. and Mrs. A II. John
SON, Mrs. Hagan, Mrs. Mary A May Mrs. NJ
Stlerin and Mr.. Merriman. OF New York.
On Wednesday evening delightful mas
querade surprise party was rendered to Mr.. and
Mrs r. b. Buckley, 4oS New Jersey avenue
southeast, by the following ladies and gentle
Miss Aimee Hodges, California Gold Girl:'
K Mas Emma Hodges Snow Flake Miss sally
Miss sophia dietrich, y UNI Yum" Misses
BABY" Mrs. j. c. Hodges, "Nurse;" Mrs. James mes,
SELL Baek pomno Syp My Mrs A M NJ MSr
missing Link" Mrs. Kiefer and Mr.. j. c.
RSdses I bss,ha Mr. Geo Daniels
nnMePhistopheles;;" Mr.. L. T. Keller, "Pooh Bah;"
Mr.. e. b. rhie.e, "The Mikado;" Mr.. John g.
s'Nanki Poo"
1he Japanese minister and Mrs. Kuki gave
an informal dinner last evening to Postmaster
IRE and Mrs. Villas, Justice and Mrs. Mil
w. II, =
). a.. Porter, Mr.. and Mrs. A. A. Adeo IS, 5
A. Brown, and Secretaries Aksf,ane -, All
SAX. Inc central decoration Of the table was
an az, oval mound of red, yellow and white tulips.
the mana bouquets OF the ladies were large
punches OF rich roses, and the gentlemens
poutonnier were OF rose buds.
Col. and Mrs. William f. Morse. of New York.
gave reception last night to Mr. and Mrs Ed
muno Russell, OF that city. Some of the guests
were Major and Mrs. Carson, Mr.. Sharp, OF the
hosina Eokes Company; Judge and Miss john
son, Prot Russell, Mr.. Dennis, Mrs Mills. Miss
Eva, Mills, Mrs. Charles Pepper Mrs. Dennis,
Miss Miss Fisher, Prot. Swift, Mr.. and Mrs. Hickling
MISS keys, MIR. and Mrs. j. NJ Rabbit and
Somers school.
"A very pleasant surprise party was given last
evening to Miss Maggie Hansell at 725 II street
northeast. Among those present were Misses
NJ. Swan, 5. Higgins, NJ. Higgins, h Miller II.
tMG ,nas. \. TEsrris, E. Elliot ID. Armstrong, L
Miller, M. Miller, n. Hinkel and Messrs. T. +.
Turpin, A. w. McCathran, D. j. McWenauer
T. smith, q. l.. Randall, {. +. Ford, Edw. q,
Niles, 1. Elliot. II. Farr and L. ID. Huy.
The Georgetown Orchestra gave an entertain
m ms, at the residence OF Mrs. Lockwood, on
l2th street, last night.
The sewing circle of the Garfield Hospital Aid
held meeting at Mrs. Pomeroys, on X street
yesterday, which was well attended. The next
meeting will be held at the residence OF Mrs
Gardiner Hubbard, on Dupont Circle, next sat
day.
The Literary Society will meet at the resi-.
IL, II. D.. III.
1000 ii street, this evening.
The lady managers of the Kirmes have every
reason to believe that their mammoth under
taking will prove to be a great success. At a
the progress 81 dances and the bootblp Wer oi
made by Mrs. Cockrell, Mrs. Esterhazy, Mrs
Beale, Mrs. Eirney, Mrs. Nordhoff, Mrs. Black
and others. The number of applications TO
JOIN the dances have proved an embarrassment
OF riches. Prof. Marwig being q Swede wishes
10 nave the swedish dance made up here, and
a hppn Sl-ai 10, 10
craftsmanship of this dance. Letters offering
help IN different ways were read from ladies of
the Baltimore kirmes Arrangements have
been made with the railroads for round trip
tickets from Philadelphia and New York at
reasonable rates. Some OF the ladies present at
the meeting yesterday were Mrs. Field, Mrs.
Whitney, Mrs. Van Wyck, Mrs. Schiey.
Eads and Mrs. ]. w. Foster. One
of the most taking dances in, the kirmes
of forty weli-trained dancers, gaiIy attired as
Spanish Gypsies. This costume admits of more
Than usual latitude in the matter OF decoration
and hence is the most varied and attractive
while the movement of the dance is quick and
dashing throughout The motif is the celebra-
ton OF national fete. \ mass of brilliant
color and glittering ornaments dazzle the eve
as the long line of dancers, tambouffnes in
hand, stream forth from a Gypsy encampment
music. One wing OF the dance will be led by
two OF Baltilnore's young society people. Miss
I.
OF this city, daughter of Represen-
tative Butterworth, and Mr.. Shearer, OF Balti-
more.
The entertainment to be given at Mrs. Kew.
worth's on the 29th inst. for the benefit OF ST.
Joseph's orphans, has been postponed until
some time in May.
Preparations are being made and arrange.
ments completed for the presentation of the
two dramas, "Sweethearts' and SNOWFALL " at
on Easter Tuesday afternoon, under
he auspices OF and for the fund OF the Womens
Exchange. The promoters of it are Mrs. o'Reily,
Mrs. q. NJ. Wheeler, Mrs. Jay Cooke Mrs Rob,
ert Craig, Mrs. Il. l.. Bradley, Miss NJ West and
Miss Strong. Tickets at popular matinee prices
and are to be had of any OF the above-named
ladies or at Droop's music store.
Ex-Secretary, Mrs. and Miss McCulloch have
gone tor the season to their Holly Hill farm, a
lew miles out OF the city. The reason OF their
early departure from the city is because OF the |
i'll health OF the eXSSecretary and his daughter |
Mrs. Nlngate, the niece OF Mrs. McCuloch, and |
her daughter, Miss Wingate, who have been |
visiting here, have gone to their home in |
Miss Emily Warder, Of Springfield, Ohio. Is 4
visiting the family of her uncle, ME-. b. H 4
Warder, on Scott Circle. - -
Mr.. Cogswell and Miss Cogswell, of Norwich. |
Conn.,, are the guests ex-senator and Mrs. Sabin,
Mrs. Bynum, OF Morgantown, n. c., who has |
been visiting Senator and Mrs. Vance, returned |
to her home on Thurday.
Mr.. Justice Wood, of the u. S. Supreme Court, |
went over to New York Thursday night to meet |
his wife and daughter, who were TO arrive from \
Europe in the German steamer Ems, which |
was due in New YORK yesterday. They will all |
come TO Washington as soon as practicable after /
arriving, and Will be for some time at l42l X
street, where Judge Woods has been living |
lately.
Late advices from Frankfort on Main rSup- /
resent Col. and Mrs. A. A. Hosmer, OF Washing 1
ton, comfortably domiciled with their FAMILY
10 the Engiischer Hof in that pleasant c1ty. I
They will make their headquarters there tor /
some Ilme TO come, making tours therelrom
rom time to time, as inclination prompts TO |
other interesting points within easy reach in
that quarter OF the German empire. Mrs. Hos
ner's brother, MIR: Edward Sturges. who is
( nown to many Washington people Is also at
with his family.
In a recent letter to her sister Mrs. Handy. in
his city. Miss Matte Mitchell daughter OF /
Senator Mitchell Of Oregon, denies that she is
engaged TO a titled foreigner or
anyone else. Miss Mitchell is an acknowledged
belle and beauty of Paris, and Mr.. Healy mas
ust finished an exquisite portrait OF her.
Mrs. j. r. Hastings is at home at 1903 Yer.
mont avenue, on Wednesdays.
Miss. Lathers of New York, who has spent
several months in the city visiting friends has
;One to Philadelphia, where she will make q
short stay before going 10 her home.
The marriage of Mrs. NJ. L. Watson to Mr. NJ.
=. Chamberlin will take place at DR.. Sunder-
ane's church Wednesday, April 2Sth, at $3.50
,'clock.
Miss NJ. E. Manifold. of Niagara, Canada, ar
lived In the city on Thursday, and win spend
everal weeks with Miss Ida Thomson. 1000
street.
The engagement of Lieut. L. L. Reamey, U.
J. N, 70 Miss NJ. r. Brewster, OF New York, Is
announced.
Miss Wadsworth will receive again with MrH