The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1890-03-23
SOCIETY NEWS AND CHAT.
Continued from seventh nnnc.

gossip in society circles the past week over the
report that Dr. Ruth, of the Navy, had at last
succumbed to Cupid's wiles and engaged him
self to the eldest daughter of Postmaster Gen
enera Wanamaker. In the absence of definite
information on this intensely interesting rumor,
all the circumstantial evidence tending to es-
tablish its truth was eagerly caught up and can
vassed by the acquaintances of the gallant
Doctor. As DIR. Ruth is probably the best
known man in Washington society, it will be
readily understood that there has been an APP
palling amount of talk about him and his af-
fairs of the heart in the last few days. Many
of those who knew him best were very much
inclined to doubt the truth of the rumor, as
his reputation as an absolutely arrow-proof
bachelor has been thought to be established for
years. A piece Of crcumstantal evidence,
which is strongly against this view of the mat
ter, however, came to light a couple OF
days ago, and is thought by many to be ample
proof of the Doctors final conquest This
piece of evidence may not seem of Importance
to the General, but young ladies "who have
been there" say that it practically settles the
question in their minds, When girl, they as
sert, begins to show special attention to the
mother with whom she has not previously been
on close terms of intimacy, it is an infalible
sign that the son has made an impression, and
deep one. Miss Wanamaker, it is known,
called with her carriage for Mrs. Ruth, the Doc
tors mother, on a recent afternoon, when the
old lady had been attending meeting of the
Garfield Sewing Circle, and conveyed her to her
home. This simple circumstance is said to
have convinced the initiated that the report of
the engagement is true, and speculation will
now pass on to the prospective wedding.
The readings of Thomas Nelson Page were
greatly enjoyed last evening at Professor and
Mrs. Cabel's residence in this city, and large
and very distinguished company testified by
hearty applause their appreciation of his works.
Mr. Tweedale, of this city, read an article by
j. Whitcomb Riley, which was published In the
Century, and received very hearty applause.
Mr. r. U. Johnson, editor Of the Century, was
present and took lively interest in the literary
features Of the occasion. He is an honorary
member Of the Norwood Literary Society," and
will at some future date prepare paper for
that society. The musical programme which
followed was brilliant success. Marie Decca
sang to perfection, and Mr. Whipple delighted
the audience by his sympathetic, full, and rich
voice. The instrumental music was also great
success, and was highly appreciated. Among
those present were Secretary, Mrs, and Miss
Rusk, Dir. Horatio King, the Chief Justice and
Miss Mildred Fuller Mrs. Carlisle, Mrs. Stew
art, Miss Aldrch, General and Mrs. Lee, Mr..
and Mrs. Washington, Mr.. and Mrs. Wilkinson,
Mr.. and Mrs. Catchings, Mr. George D. Wise,
Mr.. Leigh Robinson, Mr.. Henry Wise Garnett,
Mr.. and Mrs. Tucker, and Representative and
Mrs Elliott.
The last of the Fencibles' series of germans
was danced al thel armory on Thursday even
ing last. Those who were so fortunate as to
secure invitations gladly embraced the oppor-
tunity to be with the company on the occasion
of its farewell dance in the old quarters. The
figures were exceptionally pretty, and were led
by Lieut.. Lee B. Mosher. The following
couples participated: Mr.. and Mrs H. Kondrup,
Robert McMurray, Mr.. and Mrs. w. B. Hanna,
Mr.. w. E. Crlst and Miss Tomlinson, Mr.. and
Mrs. Alexander Mosher, Mr.; Felix Mahoney
and Miss Draney DIR. j. Wilson Davis and
Gross Mr.. w. F. Mahony and Miss Steele, Mr..
r. c. Rice and Miss Cora Rice, Mr.. L. j. Barber
and Miss Brown. Mr.. Edward Nike and Miss
Greene, Mr. j. g. Stele and Miss Reeves, Mr..
Rinaa md Mr. an w ya oI,6
Miss McGill, Mr.. G. E. Sessford and Miss Alice
Rice, Mr. G.. F. Brackett and Miss Mamie
Draney, Mr.. Donaldson and Miss Payne, Mr..
Mitchell and Miss Kavanaugh, Capt. G. s..
Domer and Miss Gertie Rice, and Lieut.. H. R.
Lemley, of the Army staff.
The Concordia Club, one of the largest and
most fourishing organizations of this city,
which has just concluded the purchase of the
famous Sprague mansion, on the corner of
Sixth and E streets northwest, gave its annual
children's ball at Edels Hall on Wednesday
evening, followed by hop given to their lady
members, during the later hours. 1t was gala
day for the Juvenile world, who enjoyed the en-
tertainment most thoroughly. The duties of
the committee of arrangements for the chill
dren's ball devolved upon the following young
ladies, who performed them very creditably
The Misses Hennie Adler, Adelne Sommers,
Lily Cohen, Rose Goodman, Lena Hahn, Laura
Mailhouse, Hattie Heilbrun, Jennie Nordlinger,
Minnie Lansburgh, Sarah Luley, Estele Adler,
Emma Baum, Carrie Kaufman, Pauline Baum,
the young people surrendered the floor to their
seniors, who enjoyed pleasant hop until mid
night. Goodman's orchestra enlivened the oc-
casion by excellent musical selections. The
committee of arrangements for the hop were
Messrs. l. S. Fleshman, NJ. A. Tanzer, Louis
Rich, M. E. Mailhouse, and G. L. Heibrun.
A series of tableaux and readings from 'sBen
Hur' are being much talked Of, and the proba-
bity is that the talk will amount to something
tangible about the middle of April. series o.
much success in some of the Eastern cities by
Mrs. Bra1ford, talented woman, who is now
being besieged on all sides with offers of en-
gagements. Lincoln Hall has already beer
spoken for if arrangements can be completed
with Mrs Bradford, and two boxes contingently
sold at fifty dollars apiece. 1t adds to the in
terest of these tsbleaux to know that Lew Wal
lace, the author of ''Ben Hur," gives them hit
approval, and it is now expected that he will
Mrs. Wallace will be guests of Mrs. Jerry
Wilson, who is his cousin, at about the time II
is hoped to have the readings. All this is being
done not only to amuse, but to promote the
material interests of the National Homeopathic
Hospital. Mrs. Nordhoff, Mrs Hildrup, Mrs
bees working it up, as no one doubts, to sue
cesstul issue.
The Misses Gibson, daughters of Gen. H. l.
Gibson, gave a lovely yellow luncheon on Sat
urday at their residence, Washington Barracks
to the Misses Livingston, of Fort McHenry
The guests were Mrs. Eggleston Miss Davis
Miss cambridge of the Barracks; Miss Mill
ken, of Washington; Miss Getty, of Forest Glen
and Miss Patterson, of Philadelphia. Beneath
the handsome chandelier over the centre of the
ia WAS an elenant candlebra with yellow