Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-12-17
Society Notes.

There was sweet, faint perfume of roses in
Mrs Berry's drawing rooms yesterday afternoon
guests in the second parlor dressed in toilet OF
French gray Ottoman silk, with trimmings of
point Lace. ~, Miss Berry, In black silk and lace,
Miss Stith and Miss Phillips, in becoming evening
dresses, assisting. Tea was served Ia the dining
room. 1t was crush. The spacious rooms were
impossible to the timd or tired ones and the assem-
season.
Mrs Mitchell and Miss Matte Mitchell held
pleasant reception in their rooms at the Portland
yesterday.
The ladies Of the Aid Society OF the Garfield
Hospital did not have possession OF the Masonic
Temple hall until yesterday morning, and their
opening, high noon, arrived But they had made
good progress, and many sales were made during
the afternoon. The evening found the various
for business The brilliantly lighted hall, the gay
and gorgeous tapestries the fantastic dresses and
the fragrance Of the flowers and the odor OF the de-
ncfouS yfandS from the supper room made scene
and an atmosphere that was for one night without
rival. Mrs. Burrows, Mrs. Seney, Mrs. Hamilton
Mrs. willard, Miss Burchell and Mrs. Crawford sat
behind table loaded with exquisitely dainty
articles OF fancy work suitable for holiday gifts
Mrs. G. g. Symes had charge Of the german favors
contributed by Mrs Stanford. Mrs. John Beall
Miss Scranton and Miss Cuthbert sold cigars and
Mclean chaperoned the Hover booth, whose at
tendants were Mrs Bugher, Miss Waite, Miss
Sheriff. and Miss Audenreid. The mysteriesof the
gypsy tent were manipulated by Mrs McCoOk
Grard, and the chief prophet OF the future was
Mr.. Eugene Ashton. The prophetesses were the
Misses Porter and a Miss a Disney all wearing oren-
form, was in charge OF Mrs. Halliday and Mrs. j.
NJ. Wilson, Mrs. Somers and Mrs. Tulloch had an
enough to satisfy the fancy OF the most fas,idiOus
lover OF dolls. Miss HOlabird and Miss Dolph had
IN h,ts charge chsce assortment q sweets held in
Mrs. Tucker and Mrs. Has,tng In japanese cos
tune, attracted the rowing gaze to the stock Of
fanciful knick-knacks ascrfbed as oriental They
were assisted by Mrs. Reamey, Miss voorhees,, Mrs
SpOoner and Miss Arthur. Mrs. Bentley, in dress
OF black satine and large white tulle apron, was
and comfort, with Mrs. Burdett ard Mrs. Gross as
assistants. conducted the supper room where a
toothsome repast was served during the evening.
The "wednesday Evening" Club was entertained
this week by Miss Lewis, 1907 L street. Among
the members present were Misses Raum, Lewis
Mills, Shilington Beverage, Schneider, Laurey,
Venie Bryan and Gertrude Mitchell, and MeSSrS.
Raum, Roberts, Hildreth, Gordley, Parks, Hansen.
Barray, Adams, Calf and Fred. Smith.
Mrs Barton, the popular New York prima donna,
who sings at the Wilhelmj Club concert tonight,
is at the Arlington
Mr.. Lawrence Barrett gave reading at the Nor
wood Institute this afternoon before the pupils OF
the school and number OF invited guests. Mrs.
Cleveland was among the distinguished people ex-
pected to be present.
Children's Christmas Club, District III.
The following is full statement OF the f1nan-
cal condition OF this club including all contribu-
t1ons to date: Balance from last year, s29O.2&
From MIS- A. A. Wilson, $40; Mrs. WIN. B. Webb,
s.; Mrs Nathaniel Wilson, IS; Mrs C. C. Hawley,
s.; Mrs. VIM. f. Villas $20; Mrs. j. NJ. Wilson, s.;
Mrs c. C. Willard, SIC; Mrs. Ellen F. woodruff,
s.; Mrs G. Thorn, 81; Mrs. A. B. Hagner, S.;
children OF the c. c. c. first contribution), $22;
Mr.. and Mrs. r Ross Perry, $50; Mr.. R Ross
Per Y, jr, s.; Mr.. James E. Fitch, s.; Mr.. c. c.
Mrs. A. E. Perry, s.; Mrs. VIM. Strong, s.; Miss
Aline SolOmons 81; Mrs. j. W. P1lling, S.; Mrs.
Van Reypen, s.; Miss Marian Pellew, 81; Mr.. Mat
thew W. Galt s.; Chief Justice Cartier, ST. MeSSrs.
A. Saks & Co., s.; Mr.. J. o. Moss, OF New York,
(thfOugh Miss Waite, SIS; Mr.. c. s. NOyes $;
Mrs. Noyes $; Miss Maud Noyes s.; Mr.. and
Mrs. j. B. Larner, s.; Mr. SeatOn Perry, s.; Anna
W0lcOtt, s.. Total to date, S511.2s.
II there should be any mistake either as to
names or amounts or should any omission be
made, Mrs. Vim. B. Webb viii gladly correct 1t
upon application to her. All contributions should
be sent to the treasurer, Mrs. VIM. B. Webb, No.
1900 F street, or to The STAR office. The above
donations are gratefully acknowledged. The COM
more Their work does not end with the dinner,
but little sick children unable to come from their
beds are made to know that KrisS Kringle has not
forgotten them The remarks in yesterdays issue
are repeated as to the immediate necessity for
clothing. Miss Kennedy, 12O7 n street, is at home
each day from O'Clock in the afternoon, to Mt out
with such clothing as Is sent her those children
who aret the most needy.
The children members OF the club will meet to
morrow at p. NJ. at the Franklin school