The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-01-11


audience, before which Miss Gay, so well
known in literary and social circles in Wash
ington, delivered by request q lecture on the
Passion Play which she witnessed in August
at Oberammergau. For an hour aud half
the attention of all present was unhsgeinglv
held by the graphic descriptions, graceful man
ner, and flowing eloquence of the speaker,
who, herself moved by visible emotions of the
deepest reverence and fervor succeeded in in
spring in her audience q like spirit, and in
placing them thoroughly en- rapport with the
spectacular beauty, deep meaning, and grand
solemnity of this wonderful performance of the
Bavarian peasants. At the conclusion of the
lecture the enthusiasm of the audience mani
tested itself in quite an ovation to Miss Cav,
every one pressing forward to express with
their thanks congratulations on her brilliant
and impressive effort. In response to many re-
quests Miss Gay will repeat this lecture on Sat-
urday, January II, but the audience will still
be limited to the seating capacity of a private
parlor at the Arno.
The Columbia Ideals celebrated the first an
niversary of their organization, as well as the
opening of their new clubrooms, on Monday
January 5, 1891, by delightful reception and
banquet. The Acorn Club, of East Washington,
were the guests Of the Ideals on this OCCASION
and did all in their power to help make It a
grand success. Among those present were the
Acorn Club, consisting of Messrs. w. Betz,
Robert and William Greenwell, James Coleman,
Harry Bailey, Daniel Hughes, and Lacey. OF
"A.
Rosafy, F. Lee Neumeyer, s. b. Ellis, f. w.
Fawcett, George Cotton, w. w. Sheed, Jr., B.
$. Donaldson, A. w. Mills, P. j. Roilow, G.
Rothe, G. ,stotsenburg, E. Conry, c. Lally, DR..
others present were William Walters, Louis
Sstreamer, David and |. f. Harvey, and James
Elicit, of the Viola Social Club Comic songs
by u. Rothe and comic recitation by F. Lee
Neuineyer added merrment to the occasion.
The initial dance of the recently organized
Dancing Club took place on Wednesday night
at the residence of Senator Quay Mrs quay
was assisted in receiving by Miss Quay and the
Misses Rice. The spacious mansion was taste
fully and lavishly adorned with palms and
roses. There was the handsome ballroom for
the dancers to enjoy themselves in, while the
other rooms were delightful retreats for the
lookers-on or those conversationally inclined.
Among Others present were Mrs. Walthall,
Miss Courtney Walthall, Mr.. and Mrs. Hibbs,
Miss Murphy, Miss Burdette, the Misses Bever-
idge, Miss Lila Gait, Miss Ida Scranton, Miss
Soule, Miss Rasin, of Baltimore; Miss Dalzell,
Miss Ellen Riley, Miss Malone, Miss Mills, the
Misses Hough, Miss Kaufman, and Miss Black,
and Messrs. Quay, Bates, Larner, Miller Fran.
els, Chambers, Riley, Soule, King, Joyce,
Vaughn, Jones, and DR.. Rasin, of Baltimore.
About midnight superb supper was served in
the dining-room.
The marriage of Mr.. A. Ralph Johnson, of
this city, and Miss Alice c. Hedian, of Balti-
more, took place on Tuesday last, at 1130
o'clock, a. M, in st. Ignatius Church, Balti-
more, the Rev. Father Francis j. Ryan officiat-
vited guests. The ushers were Messrs. Walter,
William, and Jacob Hedian, r. A. johnson,
Louis johnson, and Oscar johnson. The
pretty altar was aglow with lights, while floral
decorations were profuse. The bride wore an
elegant travelling dress of ecru, with bonnet to
match. Miss May Hedian acted as maid of
honor and Mr.. William johnson as best man.
On the return from their Northern trip Mr.. and
Mrs johnson will reside in this city, at 1884 L
street. Among those present from this city
were Mr.. and Mrs j. Harrison johnson and
daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. e. Kurtz johnson, Miss
Johnson, and j. Frank Stephenson.
The Short Story Club met at Miss Ringolds's.
9O6 Fourteenth street, on Wednesday evening.
The exercises opened by trio on the piano,
violin, and flute by members of the Georgetown
Orchestra. Then followed song by Mrs. Nor
gan, poem by Mrs. Voorhees,, 'When My Ship
Comes in." The story-teller of the evening was
Mrs Deudonne, who read weird but we'll
written production, reminding one of Haggard's
gruesome tales. Then followed a long pro-
gramme of recitations, songs, etc., by members
OF the club. Among others present were Mr..
and Mrs McCreary Mr.. and Mrs. Deudonne,
Miss Snow, Mrs. Stowe, Mrs. Leggettt, Mrs. M.
s. Lockwood, Mrs. Bell, Miss Gray, Mrs. Gran
dell, and Mrs. Hort.
~ Mrs. John A., Logaans residence, Calumet
Place, was crowded with callers on Wednesday
afternoon, from to 5. Mrs. Logan wore an
elegant toilet of black silk. She was assisted
by Mrs Tucker, in striped bengaline; Miss Pull
man, in poppy-red cloth, with black silk sleeves
beaded, and Miss Pearson, of Chicago in violet
crepoline; Miss Judson, Mrs. Senator Stan
ford's guest, in white; Mrs. Paymaster General
Smith, in black silk and lace. Mrs. Representa-
tive Rowell and Miss Rowell, and the Misses
Cannon, all of Illinois, were assisting, and
wore handsome afternoon toilets.
The Bayadere Club had their last entertain
ment at the home of Miss Teresa Saul. Fifteen
games of progressive euchre were played and
the winning prizes awarded to Miss j. d.
johnson and Mr.. Floecker The booby prizes
were secured by Mrs. Becker and Mr. Oscar
johnson. The next meeting, a fancy masuuer-
ade, will be in the latter part of the month.
Mrs. Senator Walthall's home was thronged
with callers on Wednesday, Miss Walthall is
one of the debutante beauties of the season. and
is a most charming assistant to her mother
The dining-room was in her charge Miss Har-
Ian poured tea and Miss Farr chocolate Several
other bellies rendered valuable assistance
Mrs. Howard White, Senator Sawyer's daugh-
ter, received large number of callers on We'd
nesday. A string band was stationed in the
wide hall, and most elaborate refreshments
were served. This is one cf the most ELEGANT
and popular houses in the Senatorial circle
Mrs. Pullman, of Chicago, did not receive
with Mrs. Logan, as published in some of the
papers. Mrs. Pullman has been in delicate
health for over year, and is now in California
with one of her daughters.
Mrs. Senator Cullom was assisted in receiving
by her daughter and Mrs. Cotton. Mrs. Cullom
and daughter Wore elegant black silk gowns,
and Mrs. Cotton Paris dress of old-rose cloth
and velvet combined.
Mrs Addison Plumly formerlv Miss Emmo