Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-08-20

corrsapondsncs of The Evening Star.
fAUQuIxR SULPHUR SPRrNoe Va.
August 10, 1891.
The prophecy Of . gay August ct the Eau
quier Springs has % far been more than full
filed by the many pleasant events that have
followed each other in rapid succession during
the last fortnight Among the more important
OF them must rank the beautiful birthnight
party given to Master Aubrey Lanston of WASH
ington by little Misses May apd Ross Mills
After an hours dancing the children were
ushered into the private dining room, where .
table was spread with fruits, ices, cakes
and bon bons, interpreted with flowers
At the head Of the table was the large birthday
cake frosted with white and all alight with the
thirteen candles that denoted the age of the
young gentleman it was intended to honor At
the foot of che table was a similar cake covered
with chocolate with the initials A. L. on it. At
each child's plate was a card bearing its name,
and with it corsage bouquet for the girls and
q boutonniere for the boys. After feasting to
their hearts content Master Lanston was called
upon for speech and responded with o cute
little one.
Friday last Mrs. Lanston gave q progressive
cuchre party of eight tables. The first prize,
cut glass and silver vinaigrette, was won by
Miss Powell of Baltimore; the second by Miss
Janet Harrison Of Leesburg, Va.
Last night similar party was given by q
number of the guests in honor Of Mrs. Lanston,
who, with her husband and little son, have been
among the most popular guests here this
season.
The first ladies' prize last night was won by
Miss Halorsn of Washington.
Monday night the much-talked of subscrip-
ton german given by the ladies Of the hotel
took place. The affair was gotten up under the
management OF Misses Newton Of Washington
and Wicklife of Baltimore, who were untiring
in their efforts to make it the brilliant success
it was. The favors obtained from Washington
were handsome and were distributed by Mrs.
l.. H. Richardson in white lace and diamonds,
Mrs. H. H. Haynes in buff silk with natural
flowers. Mrs. Lawler in white India silk and
Mrs. Wickliffe in black lace, Mrs. Papy Of Sa-
vannah in black silk trimmed with duchesss
lace, Mrs. Miller of Washington in heliotrope
silk, and Mrs. Newton In old rose and black
India On the walls among garlands of flowers
was the date, August17 1891, in ferns. About IL
o'clock supper was served in the big dining
room.
The dancing was led by Mr.. +. Haynes Ridge
way, who has proved himself most desirable
leader. He had for partner Miss Papy of
Savannah, who not only danced we'll but looked
very handsome also in a pale pink India with
lace and jeweled trimming.
Others taking part we're Miss BynLm. daugh-
ter of Representative Bynum Of In iiana, who
MIR: Paul Newton Of Washington. Miss Newton
OF Washington, Who wore rose colored India
with trimmings of white chiffon, white suede
shoes and gloves. Her partner was Mr.. Rogers
OF Fauquier. Miss Mills Of Washington, who
wore beautiful gown Of yellow silk with trim
mings of yellow chiffon, white suede shoes and
gloves. She danced with Mr.. Campbell of
Washington. Miss Cafin Of Washington.
in black and silver. Mr.. Jno. L. Mills, IT,, was
her partner. Mr.. Fair of Warrenton was with
Miss Haloran, another Washington girl, a debu-
tante, whose dainty gown of white China elk
was most becoming Miss Sothoron. another
Washington debutante, in cherry colored silk.
danced with Mr.. Papy of Savannah. OF the
three attractive sisters from Baltimore, the
Misses Sickle, Miss Jennie, in pink net, danced
black faille en- traine, with Mr. Hicks of War
renton, and Miss Edith, in brown and white
brocade, with Mr.. Kleinschmidt. Mrs
Mosher of Baltimore was in dotted
sTi''' M with lace, u and DANCED with
Miss Parker of Richmond, danced with Mr..
Lewis OF Fauquier. Mrs. Rosenberger Of War
renton, wore a most becoming gown Of pink
silk. Miss Wickliffe Of Baltimore, in white
point d'esprit and silk; Mr.. Dorrman Of War
renton, was her partner. Miss Henegard Of
Georgia was In white India silk and danced
with Mr.. Reid of Virginia.
The steeplechase on Friday afternoon for
gentlemen riders attracted large crowd to the
springs. The course Of two miles was the
stiffest ever ridden In this section. There we're
five entries, and the contest was very exciting
two of the riders being thrown at the water
jump. Mr. Arthur Charles Marshall of War
renton on Venus had the lead at first. but was
overtaken by Mr.. J. X. Maddox on Neptune on
the home stretch and distanced home. Time,
$40.
Among recent arrivals here are Hon. ". F.
Bynum and family OF Indiana, Mrs Powell
Harrison, Miss Harrison, Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
Hoffman. Miss Hoffman, Misses Jane and Ger
trude Hoffman of Leesburg, Va, Dr. HAYES
Agnew and family of Philadelphia. Mr. A. Bry-
son of New York, DR.. and Mrs Thomas, Miss
Thomas and the Misses Workman OF Richmond,
Mr.. and Mrs. Beveridge, the Misses Beveridge
and Miss Peale Of Washington.