Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-12-25
SOCIAL MATTERS.

The following ladies have been invited to act
as patronesses for the Princeton Glee, Banjo
and Mandolin Club concert OH the evening of
Tuesday, December 29: Mrs. Harrison. Mrs.
Morton. Mrs. Mckee, Mrs. Noble. Mrs Wan
amaker, Mrs. Rusk, Mrs. Miller. Mrs. Romero,
Madam Mendonca, Mrs. Mcmillan, Mrs. Doiph,
Mrs. Field, Mrs. Harlan, Mrs. Bloomer, Mrs.
Mattingly and Mrs. Thomas Riggs
Mrs. P. v. DeGraw and son, Edwin, will
spend the holidays In Philadelphia.
Mrs. William H. Codrick who has been visit
ing her sister, Mrs. Helen S. Myers, 81 street
northwest, has returned to her homo in Port
land, Ore.
DR.. and Mrs. William A. Hammond gave q
dinner party on Wednesday at BeIcourt The
guests were Mr.. and Mrs. Pellew. Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry May. Mr.. and Mrs. John Poor, DIR. and
Mrs. Richey, Mrs. Wallach and DR.. BisphaLl.
The Nonesuch Eucher Club met at the resi-
dence of Mrs VIM. Russell, 1911 9Th street
northwest, on Wednesday evening. First prizes
were won by Mrs. Bleakmore ard Mr.. Brewer,
second by Mrs. Mathewson and DR.. Hamlin.
Refreshments were served and a Christmas box
presented to each guest by the hostess Those
present were Mesdames Starkey, Bleakmore,
Jester, Mathewson, Hamlin, Russell. Misses
Starkey, Mathewson and Hamlin, Messrs
Brewer. Jester, Bleakmore, Russell, Starkey
and Hsmlin.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. ]. Williamson. 613 Virginia
avenue southeast, celebrated their silver we'd
ding last Monday night. Several handsome
presents in silver and linen were received and
number OF their friends we're entertained
Among those present were Rev. e. II. Severn,
Mr.. and Mrs. Haskins Mrs. G. c. Wood, Mr..
and Mrs. ). o. King, Mr.. and Mrs. l.. ]. Mat
thews, Mr.. and Mrs Chiseldine.
Mrs. Smith, wife Of Col Rodney Smith, U. s.
A shoh h>I: n, Al
Gen. VIM. Smith at 1905 street.
Mrs. Sarah Irwin Mattingly, widow Of the
late DR.. c. C. Mattingly of Kentucky, has To-
Gated permanently in Washington and leased
the residence l455 Massac hu usetts avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank johnson of Brooklyn
have been spending a few days with their
uncle, Mr.. E. H. Klemroth Of Corcoran street,
and have now returned home.
Mrs. s. C. Moot, nee Goldie Wallach, is visit
ing her mother, Mrs. Wallach, 243 Delaware
avenue northeast, where she will be at home
on Thursdays.
Mr. and Mre. ". T. Melbourne of 2Ol3 street
northwest, having leased their home to Hon.
George r. Vending, are now at 2l7 East Capt.
tol street. where they will be happy to see their
friends. Col. George W. Shut, the brotne. OF
Mrs. Melbourne, having been absent, in poor
health, for two years, Is visiting his sister and
is much improved.
Louis P. Smith. now in his second year at the
College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York,
has returned to his home in Hyattsyille for the
holidays. Mr. Smith recently resigned his po-
sitiOn II private secretary to MIR. SOley, assist
ant secretary of the navy, to resume his medi-
cal course of study.
There was a pleasant birthday party at the
residence of Mr.. and Mrs. James W. Barker,
11G6 street, Monday evening, in honor OF the
fifth birthday Of their grandson. Master Frank
Barker Laporte. that was participated in by
number Of his fve-year-old friends. The
usual games were played. tho most amusing
being the contest for prize in presenting a
donkey with n tail. Master Willie Newton car
ried of the honors, while Miss Margie Follln
was presented with the BOBBY. At o'clock
refreshments were served. Master Franks
mamma was ably assisted by his aunts, Mrs G.
EGmonston and Mrs. DIR. Stockstlli, and his
uncle, DR.. H. H. Barker. After the repast the
entire party called on Grandma Barker, who
was lame and unable to be present. Among
those in attendance were IA. ". and May
Barker, Minnie Barron, Margie and Nellie
FollIn, Willie Newton, Frances Burket, Willie
ieates, Helen and Louie Dent and Ada Hose.
Mr.. John Z. Parker, the choirmaster Of St.
Marks Church, Capitol Hill, entertained the
members OF the choir, including the little boys.
at his home, 9th street, Tuesday evening.
There were about twenty present. and q most
enjoyable evening was spent
The engagement Of Miss Il. Nav Moore,
formerly of Washington. to Mr.. George Boyer
of baltimore is announced. The wedding will
occur in the latter city on january 10. The
bride-elect is the only unmarried sister Of Mrs.
Mary 6. Wilson Of Congress Heights.