Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-10
There WAS . pleasant gathering Friday even

ing at the residence of Mrs. Houck, No. leo r
street northeast, the occasion being a surprise
party TO Miss Florence and her brother.
Among those present were the Misses May
Cole. Z. Foley and Messrs. Garrison, Bean,
Talley, Cole, Bowling. Harbaugh, Waters,
Deleplaine, Crane and Keen
The marriage Of Mr. Jas W. Dyre. formerly
Of this city, and Miss Nellie Ziegler Of George
town viii take place in Waugh NJ. T. Church
on Capitol Hill. Thursday, 18th instant, at 10
O'Clock a. m. Mr.. Dyre was the assistant secre-
tary OF the Y. NJ. c. A. of the city for several
years and resigned on October last 10 accept
the appointment Of general secretary Of the
association at Suffolk. Va No cards will be
Issued, but from the popularity Of the contract
ing parties the church will doubtless be well
nlled. They viii leave in the IL o'clock train
for their new home in Virginia.
Nine. de Barrios, the widow Of the late presi-
dent of Guatemala, will be here today as the
guest Of Mrs s. F. Emmons.
Some Of those receiving today are Mrs. and
Miss Stoughton, Mrs. Admiral Russell and the
Misses Russell, Mrs. and Miss Lacey. Mrs John
Langhorne, Mrs. and Miss Breckinridge Mrs
Jackson, Mrs James +. Barbour and Mrs Well
ing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred May and Mrs Coleman
are at the Arlington for the season.
Senior and Mime. yriere and MIR. and Mrs c.
c. Glover gave dinner parties last night At
Senator Shermans Mrs. Gen. Miles chaperoned
a dinner company Of young people, as Mrs.
Sherman was also out dining.
Mrs. G. Unruh and Miss Naomi Webster Of
Baltimore have been visiting friends on Jeffer-
son place.
Mrs Geo. P. Van wyck is slowly gaining in
strength, but is not well enough TO see her
friends. As soon as able she will go to Fortress
Monroe to recuperate.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. II. Evans are chartered for
the winter at 1911 18th street northwest Mrs
Evans, who has been quite an invalid for a year
past, is slowly improving.
In addition to the other attractions of the
annual charity ball. on the evening of the 2lst
instant, the services Of the aarlne Band have
been secured, and the company present will
enjoy some of its choicest efforts in the course
OF the evening. On account of the charming
character of this ntertanment and the worthy
object for which il is given several other social
affairs at first thought of for the same date have
been kindly postponed, so that nothing may
interfere with its success.
The invitations which were sent out for the
marriage of Miss Winifred Beckham TO Mr.
Swetson have been recalled.
Miss Kondrup Oh Capitol Hill gave a tea last
Thursday. the occasion being the introduction
into society of her sister. Miss Margheritta
hondrup, and their guest. Miss Laura Barnett
OF Wisconsin. The house was handsomely
decorated with flowers and greens. In the par
Tors the corners were massed with shrubs and
tropical plants, while groups of palms banked
the hreplaces and lined the hall and stairs. The
guests were received by Miss Kondrup. attired
III a becoming dress of lavender silk and MORE.
On her right was Miss Margheritta Kondrup, in
white crepe de chine and carrying a bunch of
lovely La France roses. Miss Barnett in n
corn-cclored silk, and Mrs. Capt. TAYLOR in
hight blue brocade, were of the receiving party
In the refreshment room Mrs. J. w. Bates as
sisted by DIR. III. L. kondrup, presided over
the punch bowl; Miss Bates. in green gauze
poured tea; Miss Young of Tennessee. in white
mail, served the chocolate. and Mrs. j. C.
kondrup. Mrs. John Tolbert, Mrs Bur. and
Miss LEILA Williams assisted in meeting the
wants of all present.
Mrs. Bubb, the wife of Capt. j. W. Dubb. is
visiting at the home of Mrs. Ferguson. 29l3 p
street, Georgetown. They will be at home the
remaining Tuesdays Of this month.
Mrs. Lewis A. Croft and the Misses Croft will
receive Mondays after the 18th of January at
zO9 East Capitol street
Miss Smell of Bloomington. ILL.,. is the guest
of Mrs. Frank Farnsworth, No. 1908 10th street
northwest.
Mrs. W. F. Woodland will be at home. No. 1920
10th street northwest, on Thursday afternoons
Miss Nay Faulkner of Martinsburg, VIVA,
and Miss Love of Winchester Va. will assist at
the Tea 10 DC given Monday afternoon by
Senator and Mrs. Faulkner, to formally intro
duce into society their eldest daughter, Miss
Jane.
Mrs. Henry II. Gilfry will be at home on
Monday from to 6, and will have with her
Mrs Commissioner TAYLOR, Mrs. Charles
Edward Waters of Rhode Island. Mrs jackson.
Mrs. Albert G. Hall and Mrs MacCormac of
Portland, Greg.
box party was given at the National last
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some of their Montana friends. Mrs. W. W.
Dixon chaperoning the party. After the per-
formance supper was served at the Arlington
Among those present were Mrs. w. W. Dixon
Miss Daily, Miss Napton, Mr.. Stout and Mr..
Napton. all of Montana.
Miss Georgiana Wilmerding of New York
city Is visiting Mrs. Wilmerding, daughter of
Secretary Tracy, at 1909 K street.
Mr.. c. E. Austin of the Buffalo Express isin
the city for visit of few days, accompanied
by his wife. They are staying at the Airing
ton.
Miss Marion Ball of Capitol Hill gave pro-
gressive tiddledy winks party last evening in
honor OF the LN Club. Among those present
were the Misses Ellis. Springuth Sterns, Grant,
Ward, Noyes and Kayanaugh, Messrs. Grant,
Copeland, McKeldon. Royce. Hough, Leitch
McGowan and Mckenzie. The firstprize was won
by Miss Edith Ward, second by Mr. Copeland;
the first BOBBY prize by Miss Grant and the Sec
ond by Mr.. Eough.
Mrs. Chief Justice Fuller, being obliged to be
absent from the city, will not receive on Janu-
airy 18th and 18th.
Mrs. ]. II. Soule will be at home to her friends
on Thursdays in January.
Mrs. VIM. Butler and Miss Alice Towry of
Boston, who are visiting Mrs. VIM. NJ ellison.
are at the Hamilton House.
Col. and Mrs. o. G. Staples, accompanied by
Miss C. NJ. Durant Of Chicago, returned to the
city last night after an extended southern trip
A very pretty wedding took place Wednesday
afternoon at the residence Of the brides par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. s. McFarlan. l225 I
street northwest, the contracting parties being
Mr.. Edward Z. Clement Of Brooklyn, NY, and
performed by Rev. G. b. Ramsdell pastor of
the North Presbyterian Church. 1t was quiet
home event, only the relatives and immediate
friends being present. among whom were DIR.
and Mrs. Daniel McFarlan. Mr.. and Mrs. E. A.
Woodward. Mr.. and Mrs. Gibson, DR.. and Mrs
A. b. c. Clement Mr.. and Mrs. ]. F. Rapp,
Mrs. and Miss Knapp, Mrs. Camp, Mrs. s. B.
Evans, Mrs. Dimmick. Mrs. and Miss McGill,
Mr.. and Mrs A. G. Rapp, Mr.. John Kingsbury,
Mr. A. w: Rapp, Mrs. Patterson, Mrs. Wood
worth, Miss Daisy Setback. Mrs. and Miss Baz-
eel, Mr.. VIM. Brown. Mrs. Arthur Bird, Mr.
kimball Miss Contnor. Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph s.
Church and Mr.. Harry Rapp of West Virginia.
Tie bride was attired in dress of white faille
silk and carried bouquet of white rose buds.
and was attended by her little ten-year-old
sister, Lorraine who acted as maid of honor
After congratulations and a bountiful repast
the bride changed her wedding dress for
with black astrachan and hat to match, and the
hauny couple left the 8 a,clock ixaitx,d az.