The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-02-08

booths reflected great credit upon the taste and
skill Of the management. Each booth was
picture and deserves a passing notice. On the
right the first was doll table, one of the pret-
tiest booths in the room. II was decorated in
pink and white draperies and asparagus vine.
One doll, named Mary Mckee, and designed as
gift for that sweet little maiden of the White
House, was beauty with long flaxen curls.
She was dressed in blue silk null, with white
lace overdress, and wore big sacque and q
shepherdess hat. Her photograph looked as
though the doll was live little girl. She proved
to be immensely popular Judging the votes
cast A dainty specimen of beauty was dressed
in white china silk and lace. Other doll-babes
posed as sailors or swung in hammocks, while
Others still, too numerous to mention, cha-
lenged the admiration of all the youthful
maidens at the fair Mrs. Senator Stockbridge
was chairman of this booth. She was ably
assisted by Mrs. w. w. Burdett, Mrs. Staples,
Mrs. Judge Bentley, Mrs. Keim, Miss Burdett,
Miss Myra Noyes, the Misses Rice, the Misses
Richey, Miss Blount, and Mrs Wynn. The art
table was decorated with soft yellow draperes,
and frieze picture by Mrs. s. B. Jennings
across the front was much admired. On this
fine table were displayed water coors bric-a-
brac, and decorated china tea SETS Mrs. Bur
rows was chairman. She was assisted by Mrs.
s. B. Jennings, Mrs. Frank s. Osborn. Mrs.
jerome Barnett, Misses Owen, Brown, Ecker.
son, Chnn, and McCeney The tea table was
made in the form of three-leaf clover, and the
round tables were wreathed in smilax, with an
immense centre piece Of red and yellow tulips
bedded in maidenhair fern. Mrs. Judge Har-
Ian was chairman. Mrs Gen. Lander brewed
fragrant cup of specially imported tea in q tiny
pot, while Mrs. Senator Doph presided at the
Samovar. Mrs. Spnoa Mrs. Pomeroy, Mrs.
Lambell, Mrs. Charles Farwell, and Mr.. Owens,
with Mrs. DIETRICH In charge of the cash box the
Misses Hare, Hancock, Keim, and Demming,
and Miss Coolidge, of Boston. at the Turkish
booth Mrs. George K. stetson and Mrs DIR.
Heger were in charge. This was very unique
affair, occupying the whole stage, which was
covered with Turkish rugs loaned by the Messrs.
ID. X. Varzhabedian and A. H. Bashan, of
| Armenia. They also were present in person
and helped to serve the black coffee in dainty
cups, and there were dates in Tuskish
| baskets, etc. Behind a screen in one
corner a Fair Maid of Athens, in wax,
surc-enough Greek maiden told fortunes in an
opposite corner. Miss Thompson, Miss Suther-
land, Miss Parker, Miss Stettson, Miss Tisdell,
Miss Howell Miss Mcmillan, and Miss George
were all in costume and looked charmingly be-
hind their wells of white tulle. Mrs r. G. Ruther-
ford always flies the American colors, and the
candy table under her charge was gaily deco
rated with bunting. Every toothsome dainty
was most temptingly set forth. Mrs. Theo. III.
Talmadge and Mrs. Commodore F. Badger as
sisted, also Misses Rutherford, Gibson, and
| Talmadge The wonderfully pretty and effec-
tive work developed from tissue paper was dis
played in the gay little booth presided over by
| Mrs. E. G. Scott, most of which was done by
| her deft hands. Charming umbrella shades
| covered with pond lilies and roses, and gay
| lamp lighters in sweet-pea blossoms made a
| pretty display Miss Carver and Miss Chappell
| were assistants. The fancy table, in charge of
| Mrs. j. Ford Thompson, was burdened with an
| array of pretty things, from luxurious sofa
| cushions of all style and patterns to gauze
scarfs painted in colors. with few hundred
pretty art designs in embroidery beside. Mrs.
G. S. Chappell, Mrs. Scott, Mrs. II. A. Willard,
Mrs. Stinemetz, Mrs. DR.. Flint, Mrs Kellogg,
Mrs. Crowell, Mrs. j. B. Tapper Mrs. Peppers,
Miss Marvin, and Others assisted. Several
beautiful boxes of paper flowers were donated
from Shelbyville, Ind. They were exceedingly
beautiful and were greatly admired. The
flower booth, the last in line to the left, was
one of the most attractive of all. People never
tire of flowers, especially the early spring
favorites-hyacinths, lilies of the valley, tulips,
and roses-of which there was an abundance,
a number of tiny basketsful being donated
from the White House. Mrs Thomas Wilson
Mrs. f. Ffoulke, Mrs. Armes, and others. The
entertainment closed on Saturday night with a
| grand concert by some of the best local talent,
assisted by Baltimore artists. Mrs. John A.
Logan, president of the Ladies' Aid and Sewing
Society, gave time and attention to bringing
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very enjoyable party was given by Mr.. and
| Mrs. John Donnelly at their residence, No. 119
| East Prince street, Alexandria, Va, on Wednes-
day night last, it being the fifteenth anniversary
of the birth of their youngest daughter, Anna.
The parlors were beautifully decorated with
palms and flowers for the occasion Recita-
tions and games were INDUCED in, after which
the young guests repaired to the spacious
dining where sumptuous collation. was
served and enjoyed by the company, who re-
turned to the parlors, where dancing was the
feature of the balance of the evening. At late
hour the guests departed, wishing their young
hostess many returns of the day. Those who
were fortunate enough to be present were
Misses Amanda Foltz, Daisy Moore, Grace Pad
gett, Mamie Lyles, Tina Schuler, Dora Lannon,
Mamie Quinn, Katie Ahern, Rose Baader,
Laura Cheshire, Mamie Lovejoy, Annie Brill,
Mary Kelly, Mary Harlow, and Efie Lyles, and
Masters Thomas Fegan, Eddie Smith, Ed
Shinn, Sydney Mankin, ohm Stone, John Law
Ter, Martin Quinn, Sheldon Foltz, Willie Moore,
Leo Donnelly, Arthur DonnellY, Willie Whit
comb, Ed. Schuler Frank Latham, Richard
Latham, and Harry Nash.
Among the many callers at Miss Cleveland's
reception on Tuesday were Madame Lazcano,
Miss Caustan, Mrs. John Thornton Wood,
Mrs. Jules Guthridge, Mrs. Congressman Hop.
kins, Bynum, Brickner, Snider,. Payson, EGif
ford, Van Schack, and Haugen, Mrs Hart
man, Mrs Tullock, Mr.. Franklin Langstaff
Mrs. S. G. Davis, Mr.. r. NJ. Towson, Mrs
James l.. Wayle, Miss e. j. Walker, Miss
Keech, Miss Leily Elizabeth Keech Mrs. w
II. Plunkett, ana Miss j. f. Stanton.
Mrs. j. e. DIETRICH is the Oldest and one OF
the most valued members of the Garfield Sew
ing Circle. Although over seventy years oi
age, she has not missed a single meeting this
season, and has produced some of the finest
specimens of art embroidery sold at the baZar
She is also skillful in other lines Her exquisite