Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-03-12
SOCIAL MATTERS.
How Well.Known People Are Enjoying
Themselves-Person Notes.

Ars Col Wilson Of Philadelphia, Miss Robin
son Of New York and Mr.. Hammond Of Tren-
ton, Nj. will leave the city tomorrow morn
ing Ter 81 Augustine. Fla, to attend the dedi
catory services of the new church erected by
Henry NJ. Flagler q memorial to his son.
After spending several days in Florida the
party viii return by way Of Atlanta and Chatta-
nocgA The party will travel in the private car
Danville railroad, for q trip south
Mrs. Mckee, who does not accompany the
excursionists to Florida will not be home to
visitors on Friday afternoon, as she has other
engagements for that time.
Mrs. J. c. Breckenridge gives ladies'
luncheon today In honor of Mrs. Mckee. Mrs.
hussell Harrison Is one OF the guests; Inc
table was dressed with white tulips. with cor
sage bouquets of jonquils. The favors we're
bisque figures of rabbits and birds filed with
candy. The other guests were Mrs. Ernst,
Mrs. Sears, Mrs. Clover, Mrs. j. g. Carlisle,
Mrs. Paxton, Mrs. d. n. Taylor, Mrs. Cutcheon,
Mrs. Hawley. Mrs. Leach. Mrs. W. c. p. Brock
inridge, Mrs. Cliston Breckenridge, Miss Evarts
and Miss Mary Breckenridge.
Senator Germans large house on X street
was thrown open last evening for a reception
Homeopathic hospital Mrs. German was un-
able TO receive the company in the drawing
room. but she occupied a chair in the dressing
room upstairs where her friends had an oppor-
tunity Of seeing her. Senator German and his
sister, Mrs. Cambria, and Mrs. Charles Nord-
hof received the invited guests. Mrs. NOrd-
hon wore a gown of lilac brocade with front
OF white lace. Mrs Cambria wore q dress of
rich ruby velvet and white silk. The COM
mittee in charge Of the refreshments were Mrs
q. Wilcox, Mrs. Lewis Clephane, Mrs. Pilling,
Mrs. sara Spencer. Mrs. j. J. Edison and Mrs.
Bittinger. The young women who presided at
the lemonade and coffee tables we're the Misses
German, Miss Blount, Miss Woods and Miss
hoT. De-,
lemonade and chicken salad were included in
the menu Among the company were Judge
Embry, Mrs. and Miss Blackburn, Mrs. G. A.
Townsend. Miss Howard. Mrs. Keim, Mrs.
spinola, Miss Whitford, Mr. and Mrs. J, H.
Soule. Mr. Percy Soule, Mr.. Gwynn, Mrs. Bart
lett Miss Ransom, Mrs. Henderson, Mrs. Frey,
Mrs. Mills, Mrs Robert Christy. Mrs. Spencer,
Mr.. Chss Nordhoff, Mrs. Quaiffe, Mrs. Butter
worth, Mrs. and the Misses Heaven and Mrs.
Dr. Pope, who had charge of the musical pro-
gram
Miss Sheriff. gave handsome luncheon in
honor Of Mrs. Mckee on Monday. The floral
decorations of the table and the bouquets for
each lady were composed OF pink roses and vi
diets. The other guests were Mrs. Russell Har-
rison, Mrs. Andrews, Mrs. Heath, Miss Porter.
Miss Bispham, Mrs Clover, Miss Window, Miss
May Williams, Miss Kate Beach and Miss Da-
wilson.
The ladies Of the statue society, who are
furthering the project Of presenting a statue
Of Washington to the people as return
courtesy in recognition of their gift to us of
the statue of liberty, met in the apartments of
Mrs. L VI. ID. Sweat at the Richmond yester-
day morning. Mrs. Justice Field, who is the
president of the association. conducted the
meeting. There were present Mrs. Gould, Mrs
Putnam, Mrs. Sweat and Miss Bayard, who be-
came members when the society was organized
two years ago by Mrs. Nathan Appleton of
New York. The ladies who now have charge
OF the work hope to add sufficient sum to the
funds IN hand to accomplish this patriotic pro-
ject and that at an early date.
Mr.. B. H. Warner and Mr.. Jos. Nimmo jr.,
and Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Paul Jones returned to the
city from Old Point Comfort yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. C. Whittemore entertained the
Monday night whist club this week at their
residence, No. 1900 18th street.
Mrs. Kane, formerly Miss Rodier, has re-
moved to 1909 l4th street northwest
A very enjoyable surprise party was given to
Miss Talethe Bernhard last evening at her resi-
dence, sos K street northwest. Dancing was
kept up to late hour. Among those present
were the Misses Bean, NJ. Fremont, NJ Corn
well. Curtis, tanning, Murphy. Phelan. N.
Bernhard, A. Fremont, Castle, Splitter, Robey,
Ian, Burg, Sherry, J. Bernhard. Persons. Corn
well, McCathran and E J. McQuade.
Ex-senator and Mrs. ]. B. Henderson have
out cards for informal Friday evenings through
out the spring from March IA to May lG in
elusive at Boundary castle.
Mrs.. Senator Stewart will be at home to
friends informally tomorrow evening after S at
the Shoreham-
pleasant theater party was given at Al
baugh's last evening. 1t was composed Of Mrs.
Senator Stewart. Miss Aldrich, Miss Blackburn,
Lieut. Cariin, Mr. wiIdmar and Mr.. Davidge.
After the theater q champagne and terrapin
lunch was served at the Shoreham.
President Bernardo Soto of Costa Rica and
Mira Soto are in the city, the guests Of Senior
Manuel Aragon, the Costa RIGA delegate to the
International American conference. They are
accompanied on the tour they are making by
Senior hauro Fernandez, Costa Rican minister
Of public instruction ard finance. Mr. Fernan-
deg has been visiting educational institutions
in this country and will carry on his investiga-
ton in Europe. whittier he is going shortly.
Mira Soto occupies q singularly honorable re-
lAtionship TO the ruling powers of her native
country. Her father was president of Costa
lica, one Of her uncles was also at the head of
the government and now her husband holds the
same exalted position
Mr.. and Mrs. W. d. Cabell gave a dinner
party yesterday. The guests were Mr.. Chas.
Dudley Warner, Mrs. Harrison; Senator Nor
rill, Mrs. Haxall; Senator Daniel Miss voor-
hees; Mr.. Spofford and DR.. and Mrs. Bartlett.
In the evening Mr. Warner addressed the Nor.
wood literary society and friends Among the
Buess we're secretary and Mrs. WINDOW, Mira,
Coekerell, Mr.. and Mrs. Outhwaite Senator
and Mrs. kenna, Senator and Mrs Bate, Hon
and Mrs. Stephen Preston, the Misses Carter,
Hon. Horacio Guzman, Mr.. and Mrs. Russell
Harrison, Col. and Misses Herbert, Senator and
Mrs. Farwell- Gen. and Miss Post, Mr.. and
Mrs. Adams, Mrs. and Miss Blackburn, Mr.. and
and Mrs. Heath. Mr.. and Miss Nicolay, Gen.
and Mrs. Lee. Gen. and Mrs Spinola, Mr.. and
Mrs. Tucker, Mr.. and Mrs. Washington, Mrs
Hoar. Senator and Mrs. Pierce, Mr.. and Mrs.
n.rrr
Mr.. Horatio King, Senator Pasco, Gov. and
Mrs Thompson. Judge Drake, Judge and Mrs
bingham, Col and Miss Elliott, Dr. Elliott.
Mr. and Mrs Beriah Wilkins, Com. and MIS-,
Macdonald, Mr.. and Mrs. Breckenridge, Prof.
and Mrs. Montague. Mrs. and Miss Schenck.
Mrs. and Miss Silvey and DIR. and Mrs.
Prsntiss.
Miss Mary Gibson entertained a large number
Of her friends at her house. o street, George
town, lat evening with a progressive eucher
party. The games were we'll played and inter-
esting and an enjoyable evening was had The
prizes were won by Mr.. Morrison, Miss Sallie
skinner, Mr.. Harry Becker and Miss Mary
Mould
Mra Lester has issued cards for a tea this
evening. Miss Marie Lester gives q german
tomorrow night.
Mis- Una Abel, who plays the part Of Marie
Louise in Josephine" and who is but seven
teen years OF age, made her debut last SATURDAY.
night. Rhea thinks she has q brilliant future
awaiting her.
The President, Mrs Harrison and their
friends VII occupy box at the theaser this