Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-03-01

March IL, at the house of Mrs. Senator Sher-
| man. No. 1903 X street. As those who at
| tend will be in evening dress this is expe cteC
| to be a brilliant occasion.
Rev. A. F. Mason, formerly pastor Of the
Street and Calvary Baptist churches in thii
| city. and Mrs. Mason are in the city. Las
eve ming they we're rendered dinner ut the
/ Hamilton by few of their many friends here
| and afterward held a reception. They will re-
/ main in the city several days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stephen Vail are at the Hote
Richmond for q short time.
Mrs. Frank Hurley Of 1915 H street north
east is rapidly recovering from . severe spell
| Of pneumonia, result OF relapse from the grip
The ladies Of the Langham had a successful
progressive euchre party last night, the prize
winners being Mrs. Lowell and Mrs. Brooks,
Mr.. Edward Berry Hill and Mr.. Trowbride.
Among those present were Mr.. and Mrs. Web.
ster Happy, Mrs. Andrews, Mrs. Scott, Miss
Ursuie Strong, Drs. Berry, Hill and Morris
MIR: and Mrs. Haines, Mr.. Lowell, Mr.. Croker
and Mr.. Brooks. The guests Of the Langham
will have hop on Saturday Of next week.
Miss Lilly Chester has returned from New
York.
MIR. and Mrs. VIM. T. Crump, assisted by
their daughters, entertained large number O,
their friends last evening at their pleasant
home, No. 1925 8 street northwest, the occa.
sion being the celebration Of their silver we'd
dlng. The presents received were numerous
and handsome and the evening was a delight
fui one to all who participated. At about 10 80
the guests enjoyed substantial repast. Among
those present were Mr.. and Mrs. p. s. Garrett
son, Mr.. and Mrs. H. B. Moulton, MIR. and Mrs.
u, W. Houghton, Mr.. and Mrs. j. II. Jochum,
Mrs. c. P. Cook of Trenton, NJ, DR.. and Mrs.
Pitts, Mr.: G. Ii. Brookes. Mr.. and Mrs. A. T.
Miss Arnold, Mr.. and Mrs. H. Atkinson, Mics
Celia Atkinson, Mr.. P. H. Merrill, Mrs. Capt
Ripley and daughter.
On Thursday next, under the gavel of Con-
gresham Mason, the Six O'clock club at
Wizards will discuss the question, What is it
fair to expect of Chicago in 1892"
Mrs. Amos Meylert and her granddaughter,
one Of the most charming debutantes Of the
season, will leave Monday for Old Point Com
fort and Virginia Beach.
The meeting of the Ladies historical society
at Mrs. Horatio Kings yesterday was largely
attended, Mrs. Asaph Hall in the chair. The
first speaker was Mrs. Carl Barus of Boston,
who has been passing the season here. Her
subject was the university OF. Paris. Mrs. Amos
Draper of Kendall Green read a selection. be-
ing an interesting sketch of the short but event.
ful life OF Princess Isabella of France. Mrs.
W. Ross Browne contributed well-written
original poem upon Chevalier Bayard. Mrs.
A. Howard Clarke, lately returned from Europe,
gave vivid description of the Paris exhib j.
ton Miss Alice Burage played three pieces
charmingly upon the piano. Mrs. H. II. Dou =
bleday poured tea. Among those present were
Mrs. Mendenhall, Mrs. Cultivate, Mrs Hol-
combe, Miss Davis and Miss CONFESS of Boston,
and Mrs. Hichborn.
Miss Mamie Draney of Paterson, NJ, is the
guest Of the Misses Draney, 43o NJ street.
A pleasant progressive eucher party was
given Thursday evening by Mrs. W. F. Barker
IN honor OF her guest, Miss Looney. The prizes
were won by Mrs. Kenna and Mr.. Brewer and
Mrs.. Stewart and MIR. White. Those present
were Senator and Mrs. Call, Senator and Mrs.
kenna, Miss Kenna, Representative Davidson,
Representative and Mrs. Brewer, Mrs. Jordan,
Mrs. Mash OF Illinois, Mrs. Stuart, Miss Black
burn, Mr.. White, Mr.. Abrahams, Mr.. Mitchell,
Miss Bate, Lieut. Ross, Miss Tarr, DIR. Ross,
Miss Lewis, Mr.. Ficklin, Miss Wolf, Mr.. Monta-
que and Mr.. Jones' At II o'clock refreshments
were served