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

heart had its preference. This il understood
| to be young diplomat who Ia handsome. of
good family and brilliant. and with the best of
prospects in his career, but there were reasons
not relating TO the young lady why she could
this, and until il does the daughter of Lord
Sackville and the mistress Of Knole will devote
her thoughts to the many kind acts which I'LL
up her life, and to the cares of her father
household.
l: is thought TO be rather definitely settled
that Slr. and Mrs. de Struve the Russian envoy
and wife, viii not return to Washington. The
minister has been awaiting another post, but
ss yet no vacancy has appeared. Several
transfers, 1t Is understood, may take place
which win enable Mr. de Strive TO have his
wishes gratified. Madam de Strive Is type
OF the pure Russian blood. She II daughter
| of the famous General Annenkof, former gov
| ernor-general Of Kiew, and now comptroller
general Of the empire. She speaks the Amer
lean tongue Auently, 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, ct 1754 II street north
west.
Mrs. Frank B. Conger and children have re-
turned from Europe. Mrs. Conger's health
was restored by the treatment received at
Carlsbad. Her injured knee has improved
considerably, but is still weak.
The officers Of the army and navy and marine
corps will meet at the United Service club, ITO
G street, at 4 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 ito second regular
meeting, held last night at the residence Of H.
B. Moulton, No. 1924 9th street northwest. The
exercises included piano solo by Miss Ella
Davis; a paper entitled "A Well-Kept Secret"
BY J. 8. 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. 8. Lamb and Judge
McCalmont; vocal music by Miss Lizzie Bias
land, with piano accompaniment BY Miss
Nina Bracket, and piano solo by Miss
Sopsr. Appropriate resolution were passed in
regard to the late members of the club, DR.. E,
P. Rowland and Joseph II. Wilson.
Mrs. II. 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.
It was quite the largest meeting Of
the year. Mrs. Willard presided, and
large additions we're made to the prepare
tons 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. 25Ol Pennsylvania ave-
nue., on Friday morning, November 80, at IL
o'clock, Mrs. Judge Harlan il 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 visit to
Princeton, where her son is at school.