Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1888-11-24

heart had its preference. This is understood
| to be young diplomat, who ia handsoms al
good family and brilliant. and with the best OF
prospects in his career, but there were reasons
not relating 70 the young Lady why she could
this, and until it does the daughter Of Lord
Sackville and the mistress Of Knole viii devote
her thoughts to the many kind acts which fill
| up her life, and to the cares Of her fathers
household.
1t Is thought to be rather definitely settled
that MIR. and Mrs. de Strive, the Russian envoy
| and wife, will not return to Washington. The
minister has been awaiting another post, but
as yet no vacancy has appeared. Several
transfers. it is understood, may take place
which will enable Mr.. de Strive to have his
wishes gratifed. Madam de Strive 10 q type
| of the pure Russian blood. She is q daughter
| OF the famous General Annenkof, former gov
| ernor-general of Kew, and now comptroller
general of the empire. She speaks the Amer
| lean tongue fuently, and during her residence
in Washington might daily be seen driving out
with her children.
Mr.. Scott Lord, sister of Mrs. Harrison, wife
of the President-elect, has returned to the city
| and is visiting the family of Major r. G. Par
ker, United States Army, at 1754 N street north
west
Mrs. Frank b. Conger and children have re-
turned from Europe. Mrs. Congers health
was restored by the treatment received at
improved
considerably, but is still weak.
The officers of the army and navy and marine
corps will meet at the United Service club ITO
street, at O'Clock this afternoon, for the
purpose of recognizing the Army and Navy
German club for the coming winter.
There was a large attendance Of the MEM
bers of the Unity club at its second regular
meeting, held last night at the residence Of H.
ID. Moulton. No. 1924 9Th street northwest The
exercises included a piano solo by Miss Ella
Davis; paper entitled "A Well-Kept Secret"
by j. s. McCalmont which was replete with
historical research as to the personality of
''Junius," giving rise to an animated discussion,
which was joined in by Col VIM. Chase, G. A.
Bacon, Col. Switzler, DR.. d. s. Lamb and Judge
McCalmont; vocal music by Miss Lizzie Bias
land, with piano accompaniment by Miss
Nina Brackett, and a piano solo by Miss
Soper. Appropriate resolution were pas sed in
regard to the late members of the club DR.. E.
Z. Rowland and Joseph NJ. Wilson.
Mrs. III. A. Willard has returned from Fort
ress Monroe much improved in health.
The ladies of the Garfield hospital sewing
society held their weekly meeting at the resi-
dence of Mrs. Justice Harlan YESTERDAY.
1t was quite the largest meeting Of
the year. Mrs. Willard presided, and
large additions were made to the prepare
tions for the bazaar. Luncheon pleasantly
diversified the hours Of work. The next meet
ing of the society will be held at the residence
of Mrs. Mullett. at No. 2501 Pennsylvania ave-
nue.. on Friday morning, November 80, at IL
O'Clock. Mrs. Judge Harlan is the presiding
officer. in the absence of Mrs. Logan of the
ladies' aid society of the Garfield hospital, an
organization that must not be COMPOUNDED with
the sewing society.
Mrs. Senator Spooner is back from a visit to
Princeton, where her son is at school.