Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-09
SOCIAL MATTERS.
What Fashionable People are Doing
Personal Mention.

Personal Mention.
The Daisy Chain bazar held at the house OF
yice-President Morton, yesterday afternoon
was a marked financial success. Despite the
fOrbiddng weather of Saturday the fair was
opened on that day, and things were sold to the
amount of 1915. In each of the rooms tasteful
tables spread. displaying all sorts of pretty
articles made by the children who compose the
Daisy Chain. Knitted garments, toilet bags
work baskets. pin cushions, needle cases. and
numerous other dainty pieces were offered for
sale at very low rates. Among the young peo-
pie assisting as members and workers were
Miss Bessie Ashton. Miss Marion Cockrell the
Misses Cabel, Miss Constance Lodge, Miss
Edith Woodward, Miss Lillian Everett, Miss
Bessie Long and others. In the dining room
Miss Warder made tea. Among the ladies as
sisting in various WAYS were Mrs. Sidney Ev-
erett, Mrs. B, II. Warder. Miss Rebeccs Dodge
Miss Beckwith, Miss Florence Bayard. Miss
Dahlgren and Miss Burgess. Col Jno. Hay
Hon. Henry Edwardes, Mrs. Geo. B. L. ring
Mr.. Loring Hldreth, Mrs. and Miss Sheriff.,
Mrs. worden, Mrs. Hammond, Mrs. James,
Mrs. George LathrOp Bradley, and others were
among the patrons. The proceeds Of the sale
go to the amusement fund Of the Chldren's
hospital.
Miss Thompson, assisted by Mrs. Ross
Thompson, Mrs. Judge Drake and Mrs. West
colt, Miss Westcott and Miss Cresson, and Miss
Edith Ingalls, and her cousin Miss Hughes, of
ternoon.
The lunch. with which the spring fete for the
benefit of the Founding hospital begins was Civ
en- to-day at noon at the National Rifles armory.
The room presents an attractive and beautiful
appearance the result of the great care and
labor bestowed upon the affair by the ladies in
charge. Mrs. J. Blake Kendall poured tea at a
table decorated in pale green Mrs. z. I. Car
penter served chocolate in the midst of yellow
decorations and Mrs. o. G. Staples, coffee with
az in, i,,lr 81 has
charge of the candy table in red, and the ba-
Ear department was presided over by Mrs. Z.
X. Wallace and Mrs. Geo. VI. Wheeler. The
lunch Is IN charge of Mrs. Heaven and Mrs. ID.
A Chambers, and ice-cream and strawberries
are dispensed by Mrs. c. b. Beall and Mrs. Ma
cartney. The attractive musical program for
this evening has already been announced. To-
morrow evenings program is as follows: Piano
solo, Mrs. Lightfoot; vocal solo, Mr.. Francis;
piano solo, Miss Pratt: vocal solo, Mrs. W. b.
Moses, with accompaniment by DIR. Bischoff :;
piano solo, Miss Gilman; vocal solo. Miss Erni;
vocal solo. Miss Annie Louise Powell; duet,
Miss Rodenstein and Miss Lesvitt. and quar-
fette by the Beethoven Quartette club. Instead
of the Misses DeWitt's cornet and violin solo
tonight at the National Rifles hall. Miss
Dexter has volunteered to give a recitation
Baron and the Baroness Rosen DR.. and Mrs.
VIM. A. Hammond, Mrs. VIM. d. Caben, Miss
Cabell, Miss Alisan Wilson and Mrs. Cockrell
we're among the callers. The fine weather
ptTSOus 10 their car
riages and make the visits on foot yesterday.
Judge and Mrs Symes of Colorado, who oc-
cupied the house of the late Secretary Man.
ming last season, returned to their western
home yesterday. They will not be here next
season, as Judge Symes did not stand for re-
election to the House. preferring to resume his
law practice in Denver.
Mrs. Gen. Paul, who has been i'll for the past
two months with pneumonia. at the Clarendon,
is now improving III health. Miss Genevieve
Paul. who has been in close attendance upon her
mother in her illness. is now able to see her
friends and make some visits.
Miss Alisan Wilson will spend the summer
with her father in western Pennsylvania but
will not leave here before MAY, as she is super
intending some building improvements upon
her property.
Our minister to Spain, Mr.. Palmer. will re-
turn to this city from Detroit this week and
Will then begin preparations for going abroad.
Mrs. Palmer has remained in the dismanted
X street mansion during his absence, attended
by some of the family servants.
Mrs. Wilmerding, daughter of Secretary
Tracy, is still in the city and spent the Sabbath
and Monday with her friend. Mrs. James, She
Returned to the Hotel Arno last evening.
At the regular monthly meeting of the La
dies Aid association of the Garfield hospital
held at Wizards hotel on Saturday. a vote Of
thanks was passed to all those who showed
kindly interest IN the recent art loan exhibition
Special thanks are due to Mr.. VI. ". Beveredge
MesSrs. W. b. Moses & Son. and Messrs.
j. Ii. Small X Sons: also, to the newspaper peo-
pie who rendered most efficient aid.
DIR. and Mrs. 5. J. Radcliffe and daug liter,
after long absence in Europe. where they
travelled in England, Scotland. Holland Bel
GUM, Germany. Switzerland. and Italy. have
returned to their home, 1923 K street, to enjoy
its inviting comfort.
Mrs. ]. X. p. Carpenter, has recovered from
q prolonged attack of illness.
Miss Adele Behrend, of Baltimore has Just
returned home after a pleasant trip to her
many friends IN Washington.
The marriage of Miss Katie NJ shepherd the
niece of ex-Gov. Shepherd. and Mr. Edward A.
Smith. will take place tomorrow at 1890 at
the Presbyterian church at Hvattsville, Nd
Rev. J. j. McIlvaine will officiate
Miss Gertrude Gait, daughter of the late
Vim. VI. Gait. and Mr. Chas c. Richardson
were quietly married at noon to-day at the
residence Of Mrs. VIM. VI. Gait. liza Vermont
avenue. The ceremony was witnessed by ONLY
the near relatives Of the family. Just before
his death Mr.. Gait earnestly requested that no
change should be made in the arrangements
for his daughters happiness. and the marriage
to-day was IN accordance with his wishes The
future residence of Mr.. and Mrs. Richardson
will be Glendale, Ohio.