Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-02-04

On Friday evening, February 6, at Willard'l
Hotel, the members and friends Of the Woman 9
National Press Association will be entertained
by Miss Emma C. Sickels. who has just returned
from Pine Ridge, where she witnessed the thrill.
ing events which have startled the country.
Some Of the Indians will be present. Mrs.
Clara b. Colby, whose husband has adopted
the little Indian waif. will give the correct his
tory of the rescue Of the infant.
Madame Guzman will keep the Fridays in
February for her reception days.
Mrs. Mcmillan gave luncheon yesterday at
which Mrs Stockbridge, Mrs. Burrows, Mrs.
Conger and other ladies were guests. The
flower favors were ionqults and yellow tulips.
Mrs. Daniel Lamont is visiting Mrs. A. A.
Wilson, and will receive with her on Friday
afternoon. Mrs. Lamont, both to the regret Of
| her hostess and her hundreds of friends, will
return to New York on Saturday morning.
A pleasant event was the progressive par
| chest party given Monday evening by Mr.. and
Mrs. James Vermillion at their residence, sos H
| street northeast, in celebration of the anniver-
sary of the birthday of Miss Cora Crown, sister
of Mrs. vermilion. A large number of the
young friends were present, and Q very enjoy
able evening was passed.
Mrs. Gen: Allan will hold her last formal re-
ception Friday afternoon from to O'Clock at
No. 1872 P street northwest. She will be as
sisted by Mrs. Representative Waddill, Mrs.
n,
the Misses Malone, Miller, Winder, Stakely and
others.
Mrs. Lieut.. Hare is visiting her mother. Mrs.
Col. John Hancock. 2401 Pennsylvania avenue.
Lieut.. Hare has just been promoted to fill the
vacancy caused by the death of Capt. Wallace
at Wounded Knee. Mrs. Hare's little girl owns
and rides diminutive Indian burro. which
followed the cavalry from the field after the
battle Of Wounded Knee, and was given to her
by the officers Of company X, seventh use.
Mrs. Eugene Griffin is visiting her mother,
Mrs. Col. John Hancock.
Miss Isis Mcmillan has returned to Washing
ton after a long visit to the blue grass region
Of Kentucky.
The Misses de Mendonca will give an informal
dance Saturday evening. February Z, at 8
O'Clock, in honor of their guest, Miss Lowry OF
Erie. Pa
Mrs. Senator Daniel will receive tomorrow
from to 2 pm, assisted by Mrs. Senator
Faulkner, Mrs. Senator Keuna, Mrs. Head,
Mrs. Haycock, Mrs. Murrell and the Misses
Cabel. Chapman, Seawell, Faulkner. Love.
Cracraft. Napton, Mcdonald and Hamlnk.
Mrs. +. w. Dickins of 1884 18th street has
issued cards for u "Matecito'' ON Tuesday, Feb
ruary 10.
Mrs. Faulkner's last formal reception OF the
season was held Monday afternoon and was
largely attended. Mrs. Faulkner was assisted
by her daughter, Miss Faulkner. who wore
rose-colored null, and by Miss Love, in light
blue crepe; Miss Riley. white crepe; Miss judi
son OF New York. in white silk and point lace;
Miss Cracraft, black lace. gold trimmings;
Miss Cochran black net embroidered in GRIM
son; Miss Aldrich. light blue silk with Louis
XIV bodice; Miss DuHamel, in red Grape. and
Miss Peachy, in gray cloth with violet
trimmings.
Miss NJ. Gertrude Kriete Of No. 22l4 Eutaw
Place. Baltimore, Md, is visiting Miss Mary j.
Bradshaw, 203l Portner place.
Mrs. William II. Barnes will hold her last
Thursday reception tomorrow. assisted by her
guest, Miss Jameson, and others.
Mr.. NJ. E. Towers Of New York, formerly Of
this city, and Miss Emma P. Webster were mar
ried this morning at Mt. Vernon Place NJ. E.
Church. Rev: J. T. Wightman performed the
gray broadcloth, deliberately trimmed in cut
steel and ostrich feathers, with hat to match.
She carried large bouquet of violets and lilies
OF the valley, the gift of Mr.. and Mrs. Neil Bur-
CESS of New York. After the ceremony the
happy couple held a short reception in the
church parfor, leaving in time to take the u
o'clock train for the north. They will reside in
New York city.
Mrs. Commissioner Lyman was not at home
to callers yesterday, but will receive her friends
| on Tuesdays hereafter.
Mrs. Senator Sanders will receive at the
Elsmere tomorrow after o'clock pm.
Mrs. W. s. Parks gave a delightful dancing
party last night in honor of her guests, Mrs.
Oehm Of Baltimore and Miss Houston Of New
York. Among those present were Miss Prall,
Miss Beveridge, Miss Cochran, Miss Schneider,
Miss Mills. Miss Hutchins, Miss Potwin, Miss
Lanius, Miss Clapp and Miss Parks and Messrs
Olcott, Francis Heiston, Miller. Leonard, Du-
vail, Collamer, Wooten, Maverick, Parks, c. II.
Oehm OF Baltimore, DIR. Chase, Mr.. Rapley and
Mr.. Richards.
Senator James F. Wilson of Iowa and family
and Representative E. N. Morrill, of Kansas and
family have removed to the Lincoln 10th and
Il streets northwest, where Mrs. Wilson, as
sisted by Mrs. Morrill, and Miss Wilson, will re-
ceive tomorrow.
Mr.. II. Lee Ragland and Miss Frances c.
OHare were married Monday afternoon Mt the
home of the brides mother on the Rock Creek
road near the Soldiers Home. There were no
cards, and only the members Of the family were
present. Rev. Father Ryan of the immaculate
Conception Church offciated. The couple will
make their home in Richmond.