The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-01-18


Club held largely attended meeting ut the
residence Of Hon. X. w. Fenwick, 1908
street. The chief feature of the evening was
an essay of unusual interest on ''Schiller, care
fully prepared and agreeably delivered by Pro-
lessor l.. X. klemm, of the Bureau Of Education.
The literary and musical programme which
followed was participated I'm by Miss
Mabel Davis, Miss Lena Shepherd, Miss Lii
Lillian Munson, Miss Nellie Dashiell,
and Master Earl Van Auken Among those
present were Miss Irene Temple Bailey, Mr.
John Douglas King, Mrs. Charles W. Reyes,
Miss May Brown, Mr. j. Henry Smith, consul
to Mayence, wife and daughter: Mr.. and Mrs.
b. A. Phillips, Mrs. Ada Wrenn Bell, Miss
Emma Brown, Mrs. James Beatty, Captain and
Mrs. ii; j. Playter, Miss s. Nussbaum, Miss
Mamie A. Austin, Mrs. Don p Halsey, Miss
Marie v Rutter MIR. William Baldwin Hardy,
Miss Ella Mae Johnson, Mr.. and Mrs Silas
Boyd, Mr.. and Mrs. James B. Philip, Mr. j. X.
Miller, Mr.. f. B. Taylor, Mr.. and Mrs. M. s.
Beall, Judge j. G. McCalmont, Mr.. II. u. Wells,
Mr. and Mrs. E. O. Kimberly, Misses Nettie
and Della l.. Tune, Captain and Mis-. NJ A.
Austin. Col. William Helm, Mrs Indiana Cow
ling, Mr. and Mrs. j. Arvle johnson. Miss A.
- Grant Lieut. Samuel II. jacobson, Mr.. W.
=. Stierlin, Mrs. Isabella Morrison the Misses
Cowling. Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Davies, Miss Irene
barnes, Mr.. and Mrs. e. B. Fairchilds Mr.. e.
I. Champlin, Miss Carrie Harrison, Mr.. r. p.
Dayton, Miss Helen Harrison, Mrs. /. r. Nor
II. u.
secretary of the club; Mr.. Frank Austin, DIR.
and Miss Lille Lamb, Mr.. George s. Paul, Mr..
and Mrs. e. j. Pullman Mr.. l. r. Trembly, and
MIR. Frank l.. Van Auken.
Mrs. Gen. Payne and Mrs Arthur Pavne.
Dr., held pleasant reception on Friday at the
family residence, 2215 Washington Circle. Mrs.
Arthur Payne chaperoned the young girls as
slsting, as Mrs. Gen. Payne was suffering from
lnulsposltlon and was not able to be down
stairs Mrs. Arthur Payne Wore delicate
gown OF figured India silk. Mrs. Eppa Hunton,
Jr, OF Virginia, guest of the family, wore
crimson India silk; Miss Payne, pink mousse
line de soie with ostrich feather trimming on the
low-cut bodice; Mrs. j. A. Rice, black lace;
MISS Mss Nelson, who poured coffee, blue tulle;
dotted muslin; Miss Tyler, in cream crepe;
MISS hitchcock, white crepe and trimmings of
lilies OF the valley This household ALWAYS dis
penses hospitality in true Southern style, with
open hand and warm heart
One of the most delightful dances of the sea-
son was given by Mrs. James Maxwell Durant
at Dyer's Academy Thursday night 1t had for
lts OBJECT the celebration of the anniversary of
the fair hostess's marriage and the presentation
OF her sister to society. Dancing continued
unui late hour. Among those present were
the Misses Cox, Ray, Mauro, Billings, Wheatley,
Jenkins, Eastman, Whiting, Williams, and
Peachy, Mr.. and Mrs. Barry Buckley, Mr. and
Mrs. Governor Baxter, and Messrs Henry
y. nWh!eatley, j. and FL. WEIGH, Harry Wyeth,
d.
Il. Whiting, w. VOORHEES,, and Lieut.. Beatty
Tuesday evening last was the scene of q VERY
pretty gathering which was held at the resi-
dence of the Misses Hattie and Mamie Crump.
1928 street, it being the fourth meeting of the
=. w. D. Club, progressive euchre being the
prize was won by Mr.. Shelby Clarke. LADIES'
head prize ended in contest between Mrs.
Armor Stoddard and Miss Florence Jones,
ending in favor of the former, gentleman's
BOBBY being won by Mr. George w. Hurlebans,
games were concluded very tempting cola
tion was served
MISS Marie V. Rutter, of 1905 Fifteenth street.
was at home to her friends on Wednesday even
ing prior to her departure the following day
with her aunt, Mrs M. A. Valentine, for the
Hot Springs, Ark. A delightful evening was
passed with cards and dancing, and choice
collation. was served. Among those present
were Miss Munson, of Chicago; Misses Phillips,
Heron, Hills, Leckie, and Rutter, and Messrs
Smith, French, Louis Rutter Brainard, Moore
Pitchlyn, Phillips, DR.. Ross, and James Rutter.
Mr. A. Sidney Heller, of Berryville, Va, and
Miss Emma Baum, of this city, were united in
marriage at the residence of the BRIDES mother.
NO. iOI Seventh street, on the 11th instant,
Rev. l.. Stern officiating. During the reception
which followed the ceremony the parlors were
thronged with the numerous friends of both
contracting parties, who extended their best
wishes to the popular young people. The
happy couple left shortly before midnight for a !
Jour through the Eastern cities before taking |
up their residence at Berryville.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Pilling, 1901 Massachu |
setts avenue, held crowded reception on Fri |
day afternoon The company was invited in |
compliment to Mrs. A. G. Mills, of New York. |
Ihe drawlng-room was made beautiful and |
fragrant with great masses of cut flowers and |
blooming plants. In the dining-room a COLA
tlon OF salads, cafe frappe, and confections was
served. The punch bowl had the place of honor
in the small reception-room on the right of the
hall. Here. also was the tea for the lovers of |
"tbe cup that cheers.''
There is large colony of Congressman at
Wizards this season whose wives receive to-
gether on Fridays, viz, Mrs. j. III. Blount and |
daughter, Mrs. Benjamin F. Shiveley Mrs.
Dingley and daughter, Mrs. A. j. Hopkins, Mrs.
Il. y. Mills and daughter Mrs. John c. Tars-
ney, Mrs. Dockery, Mrs. Boatner and
Mrs. Dlckerson. All these ladies, together
with Mrs. Crosby S. Noyes and daugh-
Ter, received on Friday. The toilets worn were
very handsome and were mostly of white or
French gray gowns.
The ladies of the Congressional delegation at
The Elsmere received for the first time this sea-
son on Tuesday. Mrs. S. P. Snider, of Mime
sofa, was assisted by Mrs. Governor Mer-
Ram, OF Minnesota, and several other ladies.
she wore very elegant costume of
white silk and lace, with diamonds. Mrs,
Charles L. Townsend, Mrs. Perkins, Mrs. Wad-
dill, Mrs. Bishop w. Perkins, of Kansas; Mrs.
Mofht, Mrs. j. @. Burrows, and Miss Townsend
were all receiving. Miss Townsend poured tea
1T Mrs Snider's table.
The third informal dance of the Argo Liter
ary Club took place last Tuesday night at the
,lub-rooms. The large assembly-room was |