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

"A world OF Books" fully up to the STANDARD
Of excellence always relied upon from this we'll
| known source. Remarks upon the essay vert
! made by President Philip. Judge McCaimont
David Fitzgerald and I. R Trembly. The even
ing was filed out with music, vocal ant
| instrumental, Of high order by Miss Mercy
Miss Alice Kraft, Mrs. Cridler, Madame
Esputa DAILY, Dr.. DAILY and Percy s. Foster, with
Rotations by Mrs A. N. Beall and George N
Roberts.
mask ball given in honor Of the birthday
OF Mr.. VIM: Mecks and Geo. H. Weber, secre
tary and president of the "Comus Club,
which occur within two days Of each other, was
the most successful entertainments given by
this club. The hospitable home of the Misses
hiecks, No. Is 5th street northeast, was thrown
open to about sixty invited friends of the club
Among the many maskers we're noblemen,
topsies, mikados, Indians, Dutchmen. Irish.
men, negroes, Cinnamon, Swiss peasants SOL
oilers, milk maids and brides An elaborate
supper was served and dancing was enjoyed
until late hour.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nathaniel Freeman Of No. s1l
French street northwest gave pleasant recep-
ton and dinner party to company Of
cousins" and their friends last Tuesday even
Ing. pleasing feature Of the entertainment
was the presentation of q choice bunch of
flowers to each guest, accompanied by unique
souvenir card made from natural wood, highly
polished and hand painted, with the name Of
the recipient and an original sentiment, as sug-
gested by the different variety Of flowers, writ
ten upon 1t. Among those present we're Rev.
e. W. Herman and wife and Mrs. L. L. Patter-
son Of Camillus, NY, Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. L. Hig-
gins, Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Wallace, Miss Edith
Cory, Miss Palmer and Mr.. and Mrs W. E.
Wright.
Mrs. and Miss Rusk held their usual wednes-
day at home yesterday and their friends had
the pleasure also Of meeting Secretary Foster 9
daughters, Miss Foster and Mrs. Myers. The
drawing room was literally adorned with roses.
Miss Rusk presided at the tea table, which was
laid IN the corner Of the room. Miss Foster
and her sister are charming girls, with bright,
unaffected manners and there is no question as
to the friends they will make for themselves
here. Miss Foster is a blonde, slight and grace
fni In appearance, and is very pretty girl. Mrs.
Myers is winsome brunette and very fasci-
mating in manner. She has been married only
about year and this is her first absence from
home for any length Of time during that pc
Rod. Despite all the attractions that their
friends provided for them, the ladies went
home last night. They were not idle while
they were here, as with Secretary Foster they
have selected the future residence Of the fam
lily, which Is in the neighborhood of Secretary
Rusk' Mrs. Foster will come on shortly and
remain for time with the Secretary at the
Arlington. The concern all the family feel for
the Secretarys aged mother, whose residence
adjoins their own at Fostoria, makes it impossi-
bic for all Of the ladies Of the household to
leave home at the same time. SO that they will
not start to housekeeping here until the fall.
expects to spend but little Of her time in WASH
ington.
Mrs. Wanamaker made the round Of cabinet
calls yesterday. She returned on Tuesday
night from New York with her daughters who
Joined her there on Friday last
Mrs. ]. Stanley Brown gave luncheon yes
terday in honor Of her mother, Mrs. Garfield.
Mrs. Blaine was among the guests.
Mrs. Bloomer entertained at luncheon yester-
day Mrs. Halliday, Mrs. Pellew, Nine. Men,
donca, Mrs. Brown, Mrs. Andrews, Mrs. Car
penter, Mrs. Steele, Mrs Pollok, Countess
Esterhazy and Miss May Williams. The name
cards at each cover were held by little chicks.
Dr.. and Mrs. G. L. Magruder entertained q
company Of little children on Tuesday after
noon for the pleasure Of their young son and
daughter.
Yesterday Or. and Mrs. Kerr had similar
gathering at their house.
Mrs. Audenried entertained at luncheon to-
day number of ladies invited to meet Mrs.
John Sherwood.
Tonight the tableaux and concert at Willard
Hall, in which so many prominent society peo-
pie are interested, will take place. Yesterday
afternoon the dress rehearsal was witnessed by
number of the lady patronesse5 and others
who have worked toward its success. The cos
TUNES are truly elegant, and the posing, which
Hinckley, has resulted in a series of beautiful
pictures. A fashionable audience will be pres
emit and many parties will be given.
The Misses Emily and Lidie Waters Of Som
erset county, Md, are visiting Mrs J. F. Wag-
gaman.
Mrs. and Miss walbridge have cards out for
. company on Friday evening.
An enjoyable masquerade surprise party was
given last night to Miss Mamie Neumyer at her
home, 1905 9Th street. There were many beau
tfui and comical costumes A bountiful supper
was served and dancing was INDUCED in until a
late hour. Among the participants were Mr..
and Mrs. Aug. Dittrich. Mr.. and Mrs. John
Neumeyer, ST., Miss Louise Dittrich of Phila-
delphia, Miss Lille Wilkins of Baltimore, Miss
May Vented. Dora Heige. Misses Carrie, Lille
and Lulie Dittrich. Emma Smidt, Clara Strieb,
Aggie Freeman, Katie Hoffman, Rose Taylor,
Mrs. Albert Reesch, Miss Lulie Hurdle, Mr.. and
Mrs. Geiner, Miss Jeanette Dittrich, Mr. and
Mrs. Dunn, Mr.. ald Mrs. John Neumeyer ir,
Miss May and Gertie Bell, Miss Rose Neumeyer,
Messrs. John Dom, Chas. Kaiser, Robert Max
well, Jos. Beck, Fred. Moehler, S. Garner, s.
Peake, G.. Frankie, Chas. Hoffman, Vim. Bird
and Richard Neumeyer.
Mr.. and Mrs. James B. Bocock of this CITY
entertained the Crescent Euchre Club of Hyatts-
vile last evening at the residence of Mr. Leoni
H. Campbell, Hyattsville. Those present were
Mr.. and Mrs. H. Clay Browning, Mr.. James
Burnside, Mrs. James Bocock. Mr.. and Mrs.
Leoni Campbell, Mr.. and Mrs. Dobbs, Mr..
Edward Fuller, Mr.. and Mrs. Clinton Robin
son, Miss Walker of Lynchburg. Va, guest Of
Mrs. Bocock, Mr. and Mrs. William Van Loan,
Mr.. Charles Welsh and Mr. and Mrs. Richard
Whiting.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry M. Upham Of Boston
are visiting in the city. Mrs. Upham is known
to the literary world as Grace lie Baron and
Mr.. Upham is one Of the firm OF the "Old
Corner Bookstore" famous as the oldest build
ing in Boston and as the meeting place for
many years Of writer's at home and abroad.
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