The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1890-03-30

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gency Hospital. The performers who acquitted
themselves with great credit were Mrs. Howe,
Miss Berry, Mr.. Cropper, and Mr.. Selfridge.
Miss Nellie Hunt sang charmingly and was
loudly encored, to which she most amiably re-
sponded.
Miss Bessie Young, daughter Of Capt. D. j.
Young, OF 1913 COrcoran street, Monday even
ing gave an impromptu dancing party that was
very enjoyable. This young lady will "budn into
bloom in society next season.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick r. Wallace have is
sued invitations for the marriage of their sister,
Miss Mary Sweetzer Ashby and Mr.. Charles
Francis Bacon, Wednesday, April 8, at 1890
o'clock, at Trinity Church
Mr. and Mrs Eugene S. Ives are receiving
congratulations on the birth of a daughter on
Saturday, March 3d. The little one will be
christened Annette, after her godmother, Mrs.
Hicks-Lord, of New York.
Major and Mrs. Powell's reception Friday
evening, in compliment TO Miss Maude Powell,
was a very handsome entertainment. A large
number of prominent society and musical peo-
pie were present
Mrs. Townsend, wife of Congressman Town
send, of Colorado, will receive informally Tues
day, April 1, from 3 to Z, at 941 X street. Mrs.
Townsends children are with her, enjoying the
Easter vacation.
Minister Whitelaw Reid and Mrs. Reid were
entertained last evening at dinner by Colonel
and Mrs. John Hay. A reception in their honor
was afterward held by Vice President and Mrs.
Morton.
Miss Kate Hood, of Howard County, who
has been the guest of DR.. and Mrs. Standiford,
of | street, was called home on Saturday by the
illness of her mother.
Mr.. Winthrop, of New York, was in Wash
ington last week, presumably to see Miss Letter,
his fiance. Their engagement has not yet been
formally announced.
Representative and Mrs. Wallace have gone
to their Massachusetts home for the Easter hol-
idays. They will return here about the middle
of April.
The Saturday Night Whist Club met last
Friday evening. The club was most Hospitality
entertained by Mrs. Cultivate at No. Dupont
Circle.
Mrs. Townsend, of Colorado, will receive calls
on Tuesday, April l. at 941 X street. Her son
and daughter are with her for the Easter holi-
days.
There was a meeting on Wednesday evening
at the residence of Mrs. William Lapham, on
NJ street, of the Cheerful Ten of Kings Daugh-
ters.
Mrs. j. s. Clarkson has returned from her
visit to Fortress Monroe, where she was the
guest of Mrs. Alexander in the garrison.
Mrs. Commissioner Hine will resume her
Friday receptions after Easter. Miss Otis, of
Chicago, is visiting Mrs. Hine.
Mrs. Senator Mcpherson is at Atlantic City,
| where she will spend some weeks hoping to be
benefited by the sea air.
General and Mrs. Cutter, 1915 Massachusetts,
avenue, have as guests Mr.. and Mrs. George P.
Gardner, of Boston,
The meeting of the French class at the resi-
dence of Senator j. p. Jones has been postponed
until April 13.
| Mrs Owens and her charming daughters have
moved from their residence on IL street to Capi-
| tol Hill.
Miss Mary Cagger, of Albany, n. Y, is in
| the city, visiting Mrs. Charles Tracey on Y er-
| mont avenue.
DR.. and Mrs. Hammond will give the first of
| their series of dinners to the debutantes on
April 10.
DR.. w. w. Johnston, of street, has gone to
Europe for the benefit Of rest and the sea
| voyage.
Miss Madeline Townsend will be the maid of
| honor at the approaching wedding of Miss
| Veazey.
Mrs. Daniel B. Clarke spent the past week at
! Atlantic City for the benefit of her health.
Mrs. Frank Milliken, of 1893 @ street, has
been seriously i'll during the past week.
Mrs. DR.. Bullock, who has been i'll since early
| IN the winter, is still unable to 60 out.
Mrs. Charles NJ Ffoulke has concluded her
Saturday receptions for the season.
The Concordia Social Club will give an in
formal hop Tuesday evening.
Mr.. Joseph Nimmo, Jr., has gone to Boston
| for a short visit.
Miss Helen 1. Oil left for Cape May Point
Wednesday.
Mrs. r. II. Hellings is at 1882 Massachusetts
avenue.