Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-11

Miss Anna L. Dawes will go ger to New York
city tomorrow for a fortnig e absence, and
Mrs. Dawes will not be at hume to callers on
the 14th and 21st of this month.
The meeting of the literary society at the
residence of Mr.. A. r. Spoford, on Saturday
evening, was an exceptionally brilliant and de-
hghtful occasion. whether regarded from an
intellectual or social point Of view. The liter
airy feature of the evening was paper by Mr..
A. q. Heaton on Amelie Rives (Chanler), in
which the personality and environment Of the
young author were sketched IN glowing colors
This was followed by remarks ON the same
topic, and in somewhat the same vein, by Mr..
Henry Strong. and after these came a reading.
from Joaquin Miller, by Mrs. Black, wife of the
commissioner Of pensions, and two charming
songs exquisitely rendered by Mrs. Matthew'S
followed later by bountiful and elegant re-
past. A portrait in oils of Mrs. Chanler,
painted by Mr.. Heaton, was exhibited and in
spected with much interest, and further art
contributions were furnished by Mr.. Messer
and Mr.. Miller. the first-named gentleman be-
ing represented by landscape in oils, and the
latter by several etchings. The attendance of
both members and guests was quite large. and
the evening was greatly enjoyed throughout.
Mr.. Horace B. Haddox, Of Flint Hill, Va, is
visiting his sister, Mrs. G.. NJ. Sothoron.
Mrs. E. E. Herbert, sos 18th street, is enjoy
ing visit from her daughter, Mrs John Pick
rel, of New Orleans.
Miss Tardy, of Virginia, is visiting her sister,
Mrs. McAurr.
Mrs. William Fl. Sterne, P street northwest
has issued cards for Wednesdays in February,
from 3 to 6.
Mrs. Ellicott, wife of Lieut.. John NJ. Eli
colt, gives her second tea Wednesday, 18th, from
8 to 6, at her residence, 3OO9 p street. She will
be assisted by Mrs. William Sterne, Miss Bertha
Febiger, Miss Mary Lockwood, Miss Laura
Brooke. Miss Julia Farrar, Miss Fague, Miss
Virginia Farrar, and the Misses wheatley.
The National Fencibles have issued car DIS for
a full dress military hop at the National Rifles
armory February 20.
The 2 club gives its fifth compliment
tary hop at G. A. r. hall February a.
The Washington Light Infantry corps will
give grand military ball at their armory Feb
ruary %.
The Maryland state corps cadets of the Agri-
culture college will give military ball Fobru-
airy 81.
DIR. and Mrs. 8. j. Radcliffe and daughters
are spending the winter at the Franklin, 1882
STREET.
The Hawaiian minister and Mrs. Carter are
spending the week in Boston.
Lieut.. Churchill Robertson has returned
after a several weeks visit in New York city.
Mrs. W. 7. Hildrup, No 1 Iowa Circle, will
receive her friends on tuesday, the l9th, and
on the following Tuesdays in February and
March.
Miss Netty Fitzhugh, of Virginia, is visiting
Mrs. Seldom. at the Metropolitan.
Mrs. La Toilette will be at home tomorrow,
but will not receive formally for the remainder
of the season.
Mr.. J. C. Head, 1920 N street, having been
unexpectedly called from the city, will not be
at home on Tuesday, February r.
Mrs. Binger Hermann will not receive to-
morrow, the 18th, but will be at home to callers
On Tuesday. February 10. III 10th street.
Mrs. Wheeler and the Misses Wheeler will
omit their reception to-morrrw, but will be at
home the last two Tuesdays in February.