The Washington critic., 1890-03-19
THE SOCIAL WORLD.

The Emergency Glass which met
yesterday at the residence Of Mrs Ogden.
on Nineteenth street, held an unusually
session. The subject of the
lecture delivered by d. Krogstadt was
on fractures and broken collar bones.
The proper adjustment of splints and
bandages was practically demonstrated
by means of q subject in the
person of small boy whom the Dr.
secured for that purpose, and upon
whom the skill of several of those
present was tested 10 the matter during
the course of the lecture. AT the out.
set, when the Emergency Glass was first
started, the membership was confined
to ten persons, but during the few
weeks Of its existence it has gro vn
until at the present time the
number has increased to twenty six,
with the prospect of still larger in
crease in the near future, as the inter-
est in what was at first looked upon us
q mere fashionable device for killing
time during Lent, has developed into
plan for the permanent benefit
of all persons interested on the
score of rendering help to those
of their own household and their fell
low creatures generally in time Of
emergency. Mrs. Harrison and Mrs.
Wanamaker have both signifled their
intention of joining the class upon
their return from the South-th former
In accordance with the urgent desire of
the President, who first became inter-
ested in the matter through the
accounts Of the meeting which
from time to time have appeared in the
local papers. The interest in the class
appears TO have become widespread, as
DR.. Krogstadt has recently received a
number of communications from per-
sons living in the far West and in de.
tached villages, where medical and sur
gical aid is not readily obtained. The
writers of these letters, after inquiring
whether -or not the various lect-
ures delivered before his class are
printed, have proceeded in the
event of their being verbal to urge
upon the doctor that he have them pub
lished in pamphlet form for distribution
to those who cannot attend the meetings
held in this city. Nothing def
mite, however, has yet been decided
in this matter. The next meeting will
be held Friday afternoon at the resi-
dence of Miss Ida Thompson, and the
subject of the lecture will be "Poisons.
Miss Minnie Wanamaker, the eldest
daughter of Postmaster. General Wana-
maker, is reported in the drawing rooms
and clubs of Washington to be engaged
to DR.. Ruth.
Mrs. Blaine is at home 10 her friends
every afternoon at o'clock, when tea
and cakes are served in the drawing
room. Yesterday Mrs Blaine pre-
sided at the small tea table
during the earlier part of the
afternoon while Miss Hattie Blaine was
out for walk with the big mastif,
which is her constant companion while
out of DOORS Mrs. Blaine, in talking
with her friends of her daughter, Mrs
Coppinger, mentioned the fact that
yesterday was her birthday aud on that
account the two little Coppinger boys
had come from Governors Island for 4
visit. The little fellows were in the
drawing. room and attracted general at
tention from the callers
Vice President Morton and family re
turned yesterday from their Southern
trip.
Miss Amelia B. Edwards was the
| guest of honor last evening at the
tweniy-second annual dinner of the
Sorosis Club and sat at the right of the
| president, Mrs. Ella Clymer. Mrs. Will
liam Todd Helmuth distributed among
the 250 guests the favors, which
were long birch bark canoes filed with
roses and violets. Small American flags
were fastened to either side. The canoe
for Miss Edwards had the American ant
English flags crossed, and at its pre-
sentatiop the receiver was elected al
honorary member, the president pin
ming the Sorosis badge, a golt
"S," on her left shoulder. TIL,
last week in April Sor osis, aided
by the Brooklyn Woman's Club, tn
Orange Woman's Club and the Woman
Club of Philadelphia, will hold a con
vention of women's clubs from all part
OF the United States to form a federation
of clubs.
The Misses Pomeroy of Chicago
who spent portion of the season a
the Arno, have returned to their hom
in the West, after stay of severa
weeks at Old Point. Mr.. Pomero
will return to Washington next winte
and take a furnished house for tn
season.
Miss Redfern, sister of Mr.. JosepI
Redfern, will spend the summer abroa
and will attend the Passion" play 9
Oberammergau.
Mrs. J. Thomson Swami was one c
the hostesses at home yesterday after
noon, when her cosy, home-like parlol
were the scene of numerous gathering
of congenial friends, who fingered lon
in the hospitable atmosphere enjoyin
the opportunity for more extended COZ
versation than is ever possible durin
the regular season.
Mrs. Addison Cammack of Ne
York, with her two children, is in tn
city for visit to her mother, Mr.
Hildrup.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Corson have +,
turned from stay of several weeks {
Fortress Monroe, the latter greatly benz
fted in health by the trip.
Miss Slingluff of Baltimore will a
rive in this city in a few days for
visit to Mr.. and Mrs. James f. Barbou
The Dutch Treat Theatre Part,
which was organized at the beginnin
of Lent by the members of the Viii
Club, attended the Vokes performauC
last evening and later enjoyed a supp'
at the residence of Mr.. and Mrs. Wn
c. Hill.
Mrs. Laura McMasters and siste
Miss Hastings, have gone to Atlant
City for q fortnight's stay.