Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-12-26
SOCIAL MATTERS.
What We1-Known People are Doing
Personal Mention.


st. Louis, and 10 said to be beautiful and ac-
complished woman. The reason she does not
accompany Count Sala to this country IL be-
cause she wishes to superintend the education
or her son, and the count pays them long
visit every year.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hudelist, of Paris, are here to
remain until the return of Count Sala, Mr..
Hudelist filling the vacancy at the French lega-
ton. Mr. and Mrs Hudelist are young people
and have been married "A little over two years.
They are gay and will be an acquisition to the
diplomatic social circle for the winter. Mrs.
Hudelist is the daughter of wealthy banker
in Paris.
Payrnaster Geo. A. Deering, who has bee n
for the past two years on the Monongahela in
the South Atlantic station, returned to the city
in time to spend Christmas with his wife and
daughter.
Mrs Belknap. the wife Of Gen. BeIknap, and
her daughter are at the Arlington.
The Misses Patten are in the city, and are
living very quietly in the Massachusetts avenue
house. They have no intention of going abroad
this wear. Representative and Mrs. John NJ.
Glover have taken a house on X street, for the
winter.
Mrs. and Miss Sitgreaves, who returned from
Europe recently, had an annoying experience
with the French system of registering baggage.
Owing to a neglected formality in the routine
when they sailed from Havre their trunks were
mad the pleasure of sn American inspection of
their Partisan purchases.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. j. Switzerland, of New York,
who have been the guests of DR.. and Mrs. II. c.
Fisher for the past month, return to their
home to-day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Michael Herbert, and Mr..
George Barclay, of the British legation, are in
New York city.
Major and Mrs. Porter Heap are in the city,
the guests of Mrs. George Beale.
Mrs. Pierce Crosby, wife of Admiral Crosby,
has out cards for a tea ON Friday, January 4,
from to Z.
Miss Agnes Carter, daughter of the Hawaiian
minister, is one of the seasons debutantes.
Miss Anna Hope Hudson, of 2001 / street,
issued cards last week for tea on the 31st in
honor of her cousin, Miss Binsse, who Is to
spend part of the season with her.
Miss Malvina Henry Haywood, of Raleigh,
N. c.. eldest daughter of the late Col. Ed.
Graham HAYWOOD. of that state, and Prof.
Walker G. Rappleye, of Oswego, Y. Y, were
married this morning at the residence of the
brides brother. Mr.. Ed. Graham Haywood jr.,
by Rev. j. b. Perry. rector of st. Andrews p.
Z. church. Owing TO the death of the brides
father a few months ago, the wedding was a
very quiet one, only the near relatives being
present. After the ceremony wedding break
fast was served and at noon the young couple
left on northern trip. Upon the conclusion
of their bridal tour they will make their future
home in Oswego.
The residence of Hon. r. r. Farr, in Fairfax,
Virginia. was the scene of a large and brilliant
gathering on Christmas eve. Dancing was the
main feature of the evening. 1t commenced
at o'clock and continued until O'Clock IN the
morning, with an intermlssion of one hour dur
ing which the guests partook of bountlful
repast. Among those present were Misses
Carrie Davis. Nellie HOag. Bessie MILAN, Lii
liam MILAN. Edith Watkins, Emeretta Collins,
Eulah Thomas. Messrs Taylor. Crawford. Q. f.
Davis, Z. 5. Lothrop and W. c. keegin, of
Washington. and Messrs. C. j. Brooks. Z. III.
Jones. Lee MILAN, Began Davis and DIR. F. NJ.
Brooks, of Fairfax.
The preparations for the entertainment to be
given Thursday and Friday afternoons for the
benefit of the Homeopathic hospital are all per-
fected. A full rehearsal was held this morn
ing and everything went off to the entire salts
faction Of those having the various pantomimes
and fairy scenes in charge. About 40 chill
dren take an active part. and as they are all IN
terested and have been so well trained, they
present a most novel and attractive sight. The
dancing in the court scene of the Enchanted
Princess will be one of the leading features of
the entertainment. Besides the minuet, which
will be given by the ladies and gentlemen of
the court. the following dances will be exc
cuted by the little folks: La Monola, Highland
fling. skipping-rope and shadow dance, pas
seul. pas de deu1 and pas de trois. The names
of the little girls who take the part of fairies
are May Erdman. Lila Jones, Emma Heinrich,
Nav Chambers Marie Hartnett. Blanche No
Bile. Minnie Mueller, Bertha Lyon, May Rem
Ter Lily Payne and Cora Shreeve. The skill
and precision with which they go through the
several movements show the result of careful
and systematic training.
Miss Rodrigue. 1918 18th street, has issued
invitations for Monday evening to meet the
cotillion."
A pleasant Christmas party was given to the
guests of the Franklin last evening. Among
those present were Major and Mrs. Farrell
Gen. Browne and daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. Cock
rel, and Mrs. Thomas and daughters.
Miss Hannah Bernstein, daughter of Rev. Phi.
Bernstein, and Abraham Colinstein are to be
married. Rev. DR.. Sam1 Marks, of Montreal,
will perform the ceremony.
W. W. Gould, Of No. 1902 Q street, gave a
pleasant Christmas party in honor of his
daughter, Miss Mabel Gould, last evening.
The entertainment to be given at the Found
hing Hospital. on Saturday evening. is sure to
bring out a large attendance. both on account
Of its character and the excellent purpose for
which it is held. SO many prominent ladies
are interested in the success of this institution
that any movement in its behalf is sure to take
on many Of the characteristics Of a society
affair. as this one is likely to do.
Miss Beveridge, 1913 II street. gives a euchre
party tomorrow night 10 meet Miss Eneas of
New York, who will be her guest for the holi-
days.
An enjoyable Christmas party was given last
night by Mrs. Capt. Lewis at her residence,
1il2 street northwest, to her daughter, Miss
Leila.
The wife OF ex-senator Cheney, who has
been visiting her sister. Mrs. Farley, near
Benning, has returned to New Hampshire.
Mrs. Henry l.. Muldrow and Miss Louise
will return TO the Ebbitt for the winter next
Saturday morning from their home az Muldrow
station, Miss.
DIR. and Mrs Hayward, of 1919 street. gave
o dancing party in their spacious parlors last
evening The program was varied at intervals
by musical recitations. There were sixty invited
guests.
Miss Raum, of Rhode Island avenue, will en-
terrain the Favor German club on Friday.
The directors of the Metropolitan club will
give reception for ladies from tod ON Thurs
day afternoon at the club house.
The engagement Of Miss Sophie Markoe and
Prof. 5. T. Emmons is announced. Miss Mar
koe has for several years held the position of
translator IN the State department. Prof En-
mons is connected with the geological survey.
OsNAN WILL fIGur AGAIS.--Before with
drawing entirely from Suakim the British will
build strong permanent forts, on which guns
viii be mounted so as to sweep the plains
Black regiments will be left to garrison in the
place. Natives who have come 20 Suakim from
HandOub reDOrt that Ostuan Dioua intan1s %