The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-04-26

by the ladies of Alexandria on Wednesday
evening at McBurney's Hall. The parti-col-
ored lamps, partially concealed by tall, grace
full palms, afforded a beautiful and effective
background on the richly adorned bellies, who
looked as if they had slipped from the frame
OF an old picture taken in colonial times.
Alexandria has for generations past carried
off the palm for the beauty of her women,
and Wednesday evening added new laurels to
the crown. Promptly at 9:15 the soul-inspir-
ing strains of Launbausie's grand march
floated through the room announcing the for
NAL opening of the ball. For hours Terpsi-
chore held full sway, many dainty feet keep
ing time to such music as only Weber can fur
nish. No note of time was taken save by its
flight, and the ''wee sDa' hours had come and
gone ere the stately ''Sr Roger de Coverlys,"
never more gracefully danced by the ale
grande danes" of lang syne, announced that
the ng-talked-of ssbal'' was thing of the
past. Among the many who graced the oc-
casion were Mrs. Henry Daingerfeld in
court costume, of violet velvet and faille;
Mrs. Harold Snowden, in white tulle and
satin; Mrs. Benoni Wheat looked particu-
larly charming in black tulle, embroidered in
silver, with red marqui shoes and gloves;
Miss Mamie Green, of Culpeper, crimson
Sue Green, gold chiffon; Miss Lucy Hunter,
blue chiffon, trimmed with pearls; Miss Es-
ther Brooks, blue brocade; Miss Webb, satin
tulle, and Miss Annie Bryan, white brocade.
Among the gentlemen were Messrs. Henry
Daingerfeld, William Daingerfield, DR.. Frank
Hester, Richard Washington Benoni Wheat,
Page, William B. Hester, William Fendall,
Reyerdy Lewis, Thomas Beckham, Ogle
Steele, Daniels, Henry Wattles, and many
others.
The Little Tiddedy-Wink Club on last Fri
day evening gave their first pink party to
their numerous friends at the residence of one
of its members Miss Abbe Began, 913 Sixth
street. The early part of the evening was
spent in quite an enjoyable manner by dane
ing and games, after which refreshments were
served. Among those present We're the
Misses Maggie and Marie Larner. Ethel and
Grace Crocton, Eva and I.ottie Waters, Carrie
Muehleisen, Maud Kleindienst, Katie Bishop,
Rosie Shaeffer, and Minnie Clancy. Masters
WI Bowen, Joseph B; Began, Joseph F.
John Collier j. A. Whitton, Daniel Bishop,
Moulty Goundie, Charles Little, Joseph
Keefer, Ed Wilson, Misses Marguerite and
Bernardine Happ, Lillian A. Wallingsford,
Mary S. Began, and Mrs. O. E. Began, Mrs.
s. E. Little, and Messrs. George n. Happ,
Charles j. and n. L. Began, Frank Bauer,
and many others.
During the past winter several pleasant
dances were given by the Social Assembly to
their many lady friends, and the affairs were
as enjoyable as any dancing parties of the sea-
son. Now to show their appreciation of the
favors received the young ladies who partici-
pated have formed ''Ladies' Social As
sembly," and have issued cards for Friday
evening, May ], at the Rifles Armory. The
ladies have even taken possession OF the hat
boxes and will care for them without fee. 1t
promises to be a splendid affair.
Miss Fannie A. Compton, of New York,
daughter Of Rev. Mr.. Compton, of the Meth
odist Book Concern, is in the city. Miss
Compton is highly accomplished pianiste and
elocutionist, and has made an engagement to
appear during the summer at the Glen Echo
Chautauqua.
Mrs. Capt. j. w. Powell, who has been Wis
iting Mr.. and Mrs. Dorsey Clagett the past
two months, has returned to Fort Ontario, n
Y, where the Captain is stationed. Mrs
Ciagett accompanied Mrs Powell and viii
make her visit
Mrs. James G. Hill, accompanied by hel
daughter Helen, left the city last week
They sail for Europe May 2. Miss Hill is mo-
| in good health, and they are hoping the Sc;
| voyage and change of climate will be bene
| fetal.
Miss Lillian Dickinson, one of Hartford's
| Conn bright and accomplished young ladies
who has been the guest of Miss Blanche ALI
| son, of 1112 M street for the past six weeks
will leave for her home on the first of May.
W. W. McConihe, one of the popular mem
bers of the National Rifles, leaves for tn
West to-day TO be married to one of Vincennes
| (Ind most charming bellies.
Mr.. Andrew Saks, of the firm Of Saks 4
Company, accompanied by Mrs. Saks, vii
sail from New York next Tuesday for tw
months absence abroad.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Griswold, of Anacostia
left on Friday for their annual visit to Nel
York and Hartford, Conn. They will be al
sent couple of weeks.
Cards are out for the silver wedding ann
versary of Mr.. and Mrs. F. H. Devereux, {
81 l street, Friday evening, May l, from
II o'clock.
Mrs. NJ. q. Lee, of Anacostia Heights, CAV
a luncheon on Saturday in honor of Miss Bal
bitt, of Chicago. Decorations, apple-blossom
Mrs. Sergeri Smoliannoff and child hay
gone to Atlantic City, where they will renal
all the season.
Mrs. Attorney General Miller is out agaiI
having recovered from rather severe attac
of grip
Miss Henni Smith, of Saratoga street, Bait
more, is the guest of Miss Collins, of 30l6
street
Madame Guzman is entertaining her friend
at series Of evening receptions Mondays
April.
Lieutenant and Mrs. Richardson CloY,
have returned from California.
Mr. and Mrs. John Weddebu1ne are resi-
J ing at the Metropolitan Hotel.