Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-08
SOCIAL MATTERS.
What Il Going on Among Fashionable
People-Personal Notes.

Mrs Harrison received Mrs. Hearst, accom-
panied by Miss Moore, of California. yesterday
afternoon in the red parlor. Senator and Mrs.
Hearst expect to leave the city soon for San
francisco. They will leave the New Hamp-
shire avenue house in the hands of the archi-
tect and decorators
Minister Palmer sails from New York for his
new post to-day
Dr. and Mrs George B. Loring have re-
turned from New York city, where they spent
the centennial week. They were at home to
cauers yesterday afternoon in their street
residence, Mrs. Loring presiding over a dainty
tea table and dispensing the refreshing bever-
age to her numerous friends. Dr. and Mrs
Loring will sail for their diplomatic post on
June d.
Mrs. J. Kearney Warren went over to Will
mington. Del. yesterday morning to meet her
mother, who was on her way to this city, and
the two ladies arrived last evening
Mrs. Justice Miller will spend the month of
June at the Warm springs in Virginia
Mrs Capt. Wheeler will entertain the Lenten
reading circle at her residence on Thursday
Minister and Mrs. Robert B. Roosevelt. the
incumbents Of the American legation at the
Hague, have been spending a fortnight in
Rome. They will return to this country and
their home in New York city early in June.
Miss Grace DEMO Litchfield and Miss How.
who were introduced to society here by Mrs.
antly in the city. will go to Detroit next month.
These Young ladies. who are cousins expect to
spend next winter i'll this city.
One of the earliest picnic parties Of the year
was held yesterday at Cabin John bridge. The
Misses Hunt, Mrs ]. c. Fremont jr., and sew
eral members of the diplomatic circle were
among the participants.
Miss Katie Beach, of this city. and Mr.. Will
lam Thompson. OF Philadelphia, will be married
here in October
Mr.. and Mrs. kayanaugh X. Kenneday have
returned from their trip east. and will make
their home for the present with their mother
Mrs. Josephine L. Reid, 1917 Connecticut ave-
nue..
Mrs. Olive Logan Sykes who is a guest of Mrs.
Mary W. lockwood. again favored an appreci-
alive audience last evening with one of her de
hghtful readings, The Stroller dramatic
character dialogue. not before heard here. but
many times read at the Princess thea ter. Lon
don. Frequent applause attested the delight
of those present. among whom were Rev. Dr.
Scott. Mrs. Lord. Commissioner and Mrs
Oberly. Judge and Mrs. Hayden and Mr.. Holt
of TakOma Park. Mrs. Emily +. Hart con-
tributed two charming recitations.
The daughter of Emily Thornton Charles is
much worse and little hope of her recovery is
entertained
Olive Logan. who has become a member of
the Woman's National press association will be
tAch Sucst neAt SdlufudN evening at NlllarQs
hotel, when reception and banquet will be
given in her honor
The family of Secretary Rusk are at the Eb-
bitt House. Mrs. Rusk. her youngest daughter.
and a son will remain here until the middle of
June probably, and then go west, not returning
until fall. when they will settle here perma-
nently. Mrs. Rusk is lovely woman whose
goodness and gentleness cannot fail to charm
Miss Rusk is a bright entertaining young lady
who Will be appreciated in Washington't social
circle another season. The eldest daughter is
married and resides west.
Miss Ransom has returned from New York
and will be at home on Fridays as usual in her
studio, 915 street
The marriage of Rev. Thomas NJ. Jones. of
the VI. E. church south, TO Laura Lee Walker
OF Beltsyille, took place last evening at Worth
ington chapel, Beltsville. at o'clock Rev.
John c. Jones. OF Washington. oficated Many
friends OF the couple witnessed the ceremony.
The New York S,U of to-day says Kate Eunice
Beecher. granddaughter of Henry Ward Beecher,
Is to be married on Tuesday next to VIM Arm
ltage Harper son OF the senior member of the
firm of Harper Brothers.