Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-01-09

a large bunch Of roses in her hand. had hearty
welcome for each one Of her guests. She was
assisted in receiving by Miss Tisdell. in gown
of white camels hair. Mrs Cabell wore hand
some gown of black lace with diamond orna-
ments In the tea room, where bountiful re-
Treatments were served, Miss Rose Mcdonald.
in white China silk, poured the tea and Miss
Fanny Riley served the bouillon. Among those
present were: Miss Dalzell, Miss Post. Miss
Florence Miller, Miss Tyson Miss Sicard. the
Misses Breckinridge, Miss Kelly, Miss Seawell.
Miss Rusk and Miss Blackburn, Miss Drake,
Miss Westcott, Mrs. Hoblitzell, Mrs. Hollerith,
| the Misses Cox, the Misses Thomas Miss
Dorsey, Mrs. Dulaney Hunter, Miss Laura No
hun, Miss Eastman, Miss Hutchinson Miss De
Wilmer, the Misses Butler, Mrs. Dickens, Mr..
and Mrs Nixon, Mrs. Willard Warner. Mr.. and
Mrs. George Baxter. Miss Peachy and Miss
Clagett.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Maxwell Durant have
issued cards for dance at Mrs. Dyers academy
January Is, to celebrate the first anniversary of
| their marriage, at which they will introduce
/ their sister, Miss Julia A. Lloyd Wilson, who
| is one Of the seasons debutantes.
Miss Emma Conrad, daughter Of Prof. Thos.
N. Conrad. has returned to the city from her
Virginia trip to spend the rest Of the winter in
| Washington.
The Wisconsin Republican Association is ar
ranging for a reception to its delegation soon
| to be given at the Rifles Armory. Senator
Spooner, Representative La Toilette and others
| will address the association and its invited
| guests. The Marine Band will furnish the
music for the dancing, which will come in after
| the speaking
| Mrs. F. L. Moore and Miss Moore will be at
home, 1850 31st street, on Thursdays during the
| season. after o'clock. They hope, in n short
! tine, to have with them Mrs William Moore of
New York.
pleasant party was given last night at
the residence of Mrs. G.. Z. Barber SO4 9th
street southwest Dancing was enjoyed until
late hour. when supper was served. Among
| those present were Mr.. and Mrs. G. Z. Barber.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kretchmar, George Garner, Will
Smith, Comic Corners, James Brooks, Alovsius
Genaeu, Allan Moran, Richard Barber and the
Misses Mollie O'Neill. Maggie Larkum, Maggie
Hall, Annie and Lizzie O'Neill and Rhea Lang
hcnwell.
Mrs. Neil Belt gave an enjoyable tea yes
terday afternoon from to o'clock. The
hostess wore white silk. with diamond orna-
ments, and was assisted in receiving by Miss
Mason of Fredericksburg. Va, who wore white
Lace. sumptuous collation. in the dining
room was presided over by Mrs. Nelson, attired
in black MORE silk, assisted by Miss Virgie
Faust. in white mouseline de sole; Mrs. G. Il.
Thompson, in blue watered silk; Miss Mason,
in white lace, with pearl ornaments, and Miss
Katie Paulding, in yellow silk. Among those
present were Mr.. and Mrs. Kirkus Rev. and
Mrs. A. Harding, Gov. and Mrs. Wells,
Mr.. and Mrs. Benoni Wheat, Mr.. and Mrs.
Mrs. Davis. Paymaster and Mrs. Leonard
Frailey, Chief Engineer and Mrs. Johnson Dr.
and Mrs. Kennedy, Maj and Mrs. Bates DR..
! and Mrs. S. Trimble, DR.. and Mrs. Wadsworth,
and Mrs. West, Gen. and Mrs. Wright, Mr. and
| Mrs W. Wilson, Gen. and Mrs. E. d. Town
send, Gen. and Mrs. II. Z. Paine, DIR. and Mrs.
| Radcliffe. the Misses Wadsworth, Douglass,
Long. Johnson, Martin, Bates Patterson,
Moore, Townsend, Newton, Magruder, Wolfe.
Elliot, and Messrs. Sam1 Trimble, Lane. Ham,
mond. Voorhees,, Nelson, Johnson, Faust, Mar
| tin, Simpson, Charles Frailey, Horace Jones.
DR.. Morgan and John Tompkins.
The engagement of Mr.. John McInerney to
Miss Mary Lynch has been announced. The
wedding will take place early next month.
Mrs. Madeira is suffering from severe i'll
ness resulting from a fall.
Mrs. ]. c. Breckenridge, 1914 Connecticut
avenue will not receive Saturday. the 10th. but
will be at home the succeeding Saturdays in
January.
Tuesday afternoon Mrs. Lieut.. Williams gave
luncheon at Washington barracks to six of
her fOrme9 schoolmates at Georgetown convent.
1t Was the first time they had been together since
they graduated. All are now residents of Wash
lngton except Madame Leon Renard of Paris,
who Is the wife of an officer in the French army
Mrs. Williams was form. -ly Miss May Hewitt.
OF st. Louis. Her guests were: Mrs Pitt
Cooke. nee Miss Minnie Nicholson; Mrs Lieut.
Greame, nee Miss Evalina Heep; Mrs. Arthur
W. Dunn, nee Miss Lillian Jay Lash; Madame
Leon Renard, nee Miss Haddie Key: Mrs.
White, nee Miss Rosa Mesceas, and Miss Maggie
Heep.
Miss Ida Graef of Philadelphia is visiting hef,
friend, Miss Roberta Cowing, at 1871 18th street
Mrs. NJ c. Lauderdale of this city and Miss
Verona of Philadelphia arrived in Paris De-
cembe- 26, where they intend spending few
weeks.
Miss Nellie Grace of Anacostia is in Balti-
more visiting her aunt, Mrs. b. r. Scannell.
and will be absent several weeks.
Mrs. John II. Oberly and daughters will re-
ceive with Mrs. VIM. NJ. Springer, 40 street
southeast on Monday. Also Mrs Isaac r. Hit
of Chicago, ILL.,, and Mrs. Jules Guthridgc.
Mrs. Donald MACPHERSON held very enjoya-
BILE musicale at her home, 222a 18th street,
last evening in honor Of her guests, the Misses
Atherton. The hostess received her guests in
becoming toilet of black silk. trimmed with
feathers. Miss Anterior was dressed in white
lace, with blue surah sash. Miss Anne Ather.
ton was becomingly attired in pearl gray Hen
rletta. with steel trimmings and surah sash.
Mrs; Arthur S. Browne played brilliantly. The
sololsts OF the evening were the Misses Browne.
Kennaugh and Crockette. Among those present
were MIR. and Mrs. Arthur s. Brown Mr. and
Mrs. H. Lowe. Mrs. and Miss De Pruy and
Messrs. Rowell, Gage, Wilson. Burkett and
HOugh and the Misses Hudd, Browne Crock
ette ana hennOuSn.
Miss De Milt, who was the guest Of Mrs.
Bowyer Mcdonald during the HOLIDAYS, has re-
turned to her home in New York city.
Mrs. SpOoner, well known in society circles
of Boston. accompanied by her daughters, are
visiting the city and are at Welckers.
One Of the prettiest weddings of the season
was solemnized last evening at the Garfield Me-
mortal Church at $50 o'clock, Rev Dr. Power
officiating. The high contracting parties were
Miss Minnie May Torbert, only daughter of
Capt Torbert, and Edward A. Williams. A
large orchestra, under the direction of Prof
Bernays, was in attendance and to the strains
OF the Mendelssohn wedding march the bridal
party advanced to the altar of the church.
The bride wore an elegant white India silk
gown. cut EN- train. Queen Elizabeth STYLE
beautifully trimmed with rose quilting. and
leaning upon the arm of her IA ther and carrv-
ing in her hand bouquet of bridal roses she
was met by the groom at the altar and was
given away. Immediately upon the conclusion
Of the ceremony the orchestra rendered the
| bridal march from "Lohengrin' and tho we'd
ding party returned to the residence Of the
bride parents, where a reception, which was
largely attended, was held until 10 o'clock
The bridal presents were many, elegant and
costly, among others being a large silver SER
vice. the gift of the Elks, Of which the groom is
a past exalted ruler. Mr.. L. NJ. Kreuger acted
as best man and the ushers were Messrs. II. A.
Stone, VIM. Craig, Abner NJ. Practor and Frank
Petrola. All wore buttonieres of bridal roses
the favors Of the bride. The couple will reside
at their new home, No. 507 Sd street southeast
At home Wednesdays.