Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-30

will give tea tomorrow from 8 to 6, assistes
by Mrs. Senator Stewart, Miss Courtney Wal
thall, Mrs. Arthur Payne, Mis- Payne, Miss Al
drch and the Misses Lyons.
The 'Short-story club" held its fortnight,
meeting at the Hotel Fredonia last evening
occasion, Mrs. Mohl presiding The double
parlors of the hotel were well flied with an at
tentive audience. Mrs. Stelle furnished the
music, giving opening and closing selections or
anecdotes, illustrated the different yawns O.
society and then read in . charming manner
bright comedietta.
The management Of the Children's Hospita
have positive assurances that the President anG
Mrs. Harrison, and perhaps other members Of
the household will be present at the Charity
Ball given for the benefit of that institution a,
the National Rifles Armory this evening. The,
are engaged to dine with Secretary and Mrs
Window, and expect to 60 from there to the
ball
Mrs. Butterworth will not be at home to
morrow.
! Mrs. Agnes c. Moore, assisted by her daugh
ter. Miss Daisy Moore, Miss Elizabeth Clements
OF Indiana and Miss O'Neall, daughter of Con
gresham ONeah of Indiana, will receive TO-
| morrow At their residence, 1852 street.
Mr.. George W. Anderson Of Baltimore and
Miss Adele C. Mills of South Washington were
i
Wednesday evening at o'clock by the Rev.
+. d. Power.
| Mrs. Lewis A. Croft and the Misses Croft will
receive the remainder Of the season on Friday
at 1901 18th street.
A prominent event of next week will be Misa
Hare's piano recital at the residence Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Barney on Monday night.
| The Guild Of the Holy Child will continue
the luncheon at the GAR hall tomorrow I'M
der the charge of Miss E Smith, Miss Alice
Ramsay, Miss Alice Sherman aud Miss NJ. Hop
kins. On Friday night a concert will be given
| under the management OF Miss Dsshien and
Miss kennaugh.
The lady directors Of the Homeopathic free
dispensary gave tea yesterday from until
10 o'clock at the rooms Of the association, cor
ner of 9Th and G streets.
Mrs Tyler gave girls luncheon on Tuesday
in honor of her guest, Miss Barns. The party
consisted OF Miss Elena Porter, Miss Mitchell,
Miss Deering, Miss Ernst, Miss Wanamaker,
Miss Tracy, Miss Vinton, Miss Bispham, Miss
Davidge and Mrs. Dr. Loring. The table was
q round one, laid with a center piece Of maiden.
hair fern and spikes of pink nyacinth. Each
girl was gwen hand bouquet of clover pinks.
Mrs. Calderon Carlisle gave ball ON Mon
day night in honor Of her guest, Miss CooHy.
On next Monday night Mrs. Vaudeville Car
Isle will give An entertainment
The grand military ball that was given at
the National Rifles armory last night by the
officers of the army and navy was one Of the
finest, in spectacular effect, ever given
by that club. The stage was set with stacked
arms and palms, pieces of ordnance were
placed about the hall, which was smothered in
draperles OF flags OF all the nations. A military
band OF twenty pieces furnished music for the
evenings program, which lasted until 8 o'clock
this morning. Mrs. Wilmerding, daughter of
the Secretary OF the Navy, and Mrs. Carey the
niece Of Secretary Proctor, received the guests.
The company presented a ghttering, glisten-
ing appearance. The officers, in all the gorgeous
ness of full dress uniforms and sabers with a
number of officers from other cities and the
city troop OF Philadelphia, were present The
ladies gowns were the most beautiful Of the
season, and the supper comprised every dainty
known to the caterers art, and il was served
with an abundant flow Of champagne.
Mrs. John G. Womble Of Virginia, formerly
Mrs. P. J. Gordon of this city, is on a short
visit and stopping at the Strathmore Arms.
Mrs. Representative Haugen of Wisconsin
will receive at the Belmont on Friday, assisted
by Mrs: J. q. Womble Of Virginia, nee Mrs. p.
j. Gordon.
Mrs and the Misses Huyck will hold their
last formal Thursday this afternoon.
Gen. and Mrs. PAYNE have issued invitations
for tea on Friday. Mrs. Payne will be
assisted by Mrs. Senator Stewart, Mrs Gen.
Lee, Mrs. Eppa Hunton, Mrs. Arthur Payne,
Miss Payne, Miss Aldrich, Miss Walthan and
Miss Lyons.
Mrs. John Keyworth and Mrs. Vim. R. Key
worth will be at home Fridays during February.
MIR. and Mrs. s. Jackson are at home to
their many friends, 924 d street southwest
Miss Lulie Lyons, 1913 Connecticut avenue,
Is confined to her room with severely sprained
ankle, the result of fall on the stairs at Mrs
and Miss Quay's last week
Mrs. Gen. Paul and daughter, Mrs. Lieut.
Hosley, were in town yesterday and today from
Annapolis.
Miss Mary Lucretis bearing, one Of the
handsomest girls in the southern coterie in
Washington three winters ago, was married ct
her home in Lynchburg on Tuesday to Mr..
Frank Patterson Christian.
DR.. and Mrs Ralph Walsh, New York ave.
nue., invited number of friends last night to
meet Miss Charlotte Crabtree Uotta). Prof.
Williams and Prof. John o. Russell rendered
several tine selections on the banjo and guitar.
Among the guests were Justice and Mrs Lamar,
Mrs Fitzhugh COyle, DR.. and Mrs Colds
borough, Mrs. Justice Bingham, Miss Patton,
Mrs. and Miss Walthall. Miss smith, Miss Phe-
NIX, MIR. and Mrs. Weightman, Mrs. Carleton
of New York, Mr.. and Mrs. John Z. Beall, Miss
Chandler, Mr.. and Mrs. John A. Baker, Mr..
and Miss Davidge, DR.. Ma9ruder Muncaster,
MIR. and Mrs. Sevellon Brown, Mr.. and Mrs.
Iraliey, MI Cnarles frdlley, Dr. and Mrs.
Price, MIR. and Mrs. Ayres OF Boston, Hon Mr..
and Mrs. Charles H. Gibson. Hon. Mr. and
Mrs. McCreary, DR.. and Mrs. Lloyd Msgruder,
Mrs and Miss Cabeli, Mrs. Stewart Miss Black.
burn, Mr.. Rich. n. Brooke, Gen. and Mrs.
Black, Mrs Judge Hoge, MIR. and Mrs William
Z. Hill, Or. William Sprigg, DR.. and Mrs. Col
Inns and Mr.. Minor.
The Eagle social club gave its fourth COM
plimentary hop at the Schuetzen park hall last
night. The popularity of the club was attested
by the large attendance.
Mrs. Barton d. Jones and Miss Jones will
not receive tomorrow.
surprise party was given last night to Mr..
John Miller in celebration Of the eightieth an
niversary of his birthday at his residence, 81
2 street northwest. A supper was served and
several hours were pleasantly passed in playing
games. chatting ana listening 70 q number OF
German songs. Among those present were
Il. Eichorn, I. Miller, 4. Berberich, H. Nau G.
ii. Borges, j. Reuth, II. Hoffman, ]. Brazerol C.
opeeht, j. Wiseman, p. Schwing
Mrs. Dean Southworth OF Boston 10 visiting
Miss Ada @. Burch, 22l0 street northwest
The Sierra Snow Blockade.
The rotary pillow. which has been making