Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-03-24
SOCIAL MATTERS.
Spring Plans of well-known People-Per-
sonal Notes Of Interest.

spring flans OF Well-hnOwn PeOple-Rer-
sonal Notes of Interest.
Mrs. Russell Harrison is going to New York in
about week TO make her final arrangements
for her trip to Europe. Mr. Russell Harrison j.
| taking quite as much interest in the European
trip for his wife and Mrs. Mckee if he We're
going himself, which he certainly would do IL
ne could make 1t coincide with other interests
In which he Is at present engaged. He saws
that his wife has been under promise to visit
| Mrs. Lincoln since the latter went to London,
and as no time could be good As the present
he Is anxious to have her and his sister go this
| summer. Beyond the three visits outlined in
yesterdays STAR, the ladies do not expect to
do any more extended travelling than this inn
plies They are. therefore, not bothering them
selves greatly about any spring shopping be-
yond what is absolutely necessary, as so much
OF their time VIII be spent in London and Paris.
and naturally enough all their lady friends are
indulging in pleasing visions of what the White
House wardrobes will be next season.
Gov. and Mrs. ToOle Of Montana are at Will
lard's. Miss Rosecrans, a younger daughter
OF Ten. ROsecrans. came east with them and
the party make happy family circle Mrs.
1ooie, so pleasantly remembered Miss Lily
Rosccrans. has received already q warm well
come back by her friends. who have not seen
her since her marriage last June. Miss Rose
Grams has resided the past seven years in Cali
fornia. but has spent the winter with her sister
ana may now remain here with Gen. Rose
Grams.
Mrs. Walter Damrosch is again on from New
York to visit her parents. Mrs. Blaine has her
two Young grandsons, the little Coppinger boys.
with her now
Mrs. Seaton Perry has just returned from a
visit to her relatives in Philadelphia.
The chief justice and Mrs. Fuller are enjoy
ing the first visit of Mr.. and Mrs. Aubrey. The
latter was Miss Pauline Fuller They have come
on for Miss Grace Fuller's wedding and are
companled by their two children. the youngest
OF which Is a baby few months old The chief
Justice took pleasure in driving around with
this interesting family group yesterday morn
ing to call upon some of the court families. and
the visit at this time is a matter of great salts
faction to him. The fatigue consequent upon
the preparation for two weddings in her family
within a few months of each other does not
leave Mrs. Fuller In her usual vigorous health.
Mrs. Brewer and her daughter and their
guests, the Misses Clark of Boston. were Mt
home to callers yesterday afternoon Mrs.
Brewer expects to entertain some other young
ladies from Boston during the Easter gayeties.
Mrs. Scott Townsend gave dinner party
last night.
MIR. and Mrs. John Bancroft and their daugh-
ter will go abroad for the summer.
Mrs. Almena b. Williams is convaescing from
her recent serious illness
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles McCulloch are visiting
ex-Secretary McCuiloch. at 9i2 18th street.
The marriage of Mr.. Abe Berwanger and
Miss Carrie Lyon took place at the residence of
The bride S parents, 43l q street northwest,
last Sunday afternoon at 3 o clock. After the
ceremony by Rev. l.. stern the family and
friends partook of collation.. and toasts were
responded to by large number of those pres
ent during the evening reception was held.
after which the happy couple left for the north
The marriage of Miss Hattie Backenheimer
and Mr.. Emil r. Levy took place at the resi-
dence of the bride Sunday evening. The bride
wore costume of gray drap d ete and hat to
match. also carrying bunch of pink roses
1 he marriage ceremony was performed by the
Rev. l.. Stern and followed by dinner
Many of the guests were from baltimore, Phil
adelphia and New York. Numerous congratu-
latory kilograms received. Mr. ana Mrs
Levy held a reception from 7:30 to 1880 pm.
after which they left for their future home.
Miss l. j. Brewer has returned from a visit
to her parents in Pennsylvania. She was
this morning welcomed back by a number of
friends at the Raymond with some beautiful
flowers and gold ring
Hon. and Mrs. Pol; I.affoon Of Sheffield,
Alabama. are visiting Mrs. b. F. Bruner, 232
New Jersey avenue northwest.
Miss Matte and Clara Eanes are at home
from the Woman's College of Baltimore, spend
ing their Easter vacation.
A large company was asked by Mrs. Catherine
Weaver to meet Mr.. and Mrs. Henry E. Weaver.
and her residence on 32d street was handsomely
decorated with palms and growing plants. In
the dining room the centerpiece of the hand
somely set table was composed of La France
roses. lilies of the valley and white lacs.
Among those present were Mr.. and Mrs Chas
Edmonston. Mr.. and Mrs. John Cammack Nh.
and Mrs. VIM. Z. Edmonston. Mr.. and Mrs
1hos. }. King, Mr.. and Mrs. George W. Lewis
Mr.. and Mrs. Theo. Barnes. Mr.. and Mrs. Geo
". Pearson, Mr.. and Mrs. Philip Young. Mr.
and Mrs. A b. jackson, Mr.. and Mrs. Il. ID.
Weaver, Mr.. and Mrs. John l.. Weaver, Mr..
and Mrs. VIM. II. Barnes, DR.. and Mrs. O. j.
Waters, Mr.. and Mrs. Perry Turpin. DIR. Z. NJ.
Chaplin. Mr.. and Mrs. NJ c. Weaver Mr. and
Mrs p; I. Hall: Mr.. and Mrs. Moore, Mr.. and
Mrs j. A. Hoffman, Rev. Nelson Falls. Mrs
Falls and the Misses Falls, Mr.. and AIRS. ]. II.
Freeman. Rev. Mr.. Cushing. Mrs Toole. Mr.
Chas. r.. Edmonston. MIR. viii and Miss May
Russell of Virginia, Mr.. Chas. Raub and Miss
Hauptman, Mr.. and Mrs. Walter T. Weaver.
the Misses Britt, Messrs. VIM NJ and Joseph
I. Weaver and Mr.. James Beall.
Mr.. H. X. Willard entertained number of
his friends last evening with a drive whist
party at his home, 1888 n street. There were
seven tables and the contest was close and in
terestlng. The first prizes. handsome UNI
brellas. were won by Mr.. A. q. Stafford and Mr..
W. 1: bingham. and the second prizes, silver
Hodges After the games the guests enjoyed
an elaborate supper.
The members of the .Deutsche Lesekreis"
were entertained by a very enjoyable program
last evening. The principal essay of the even
ing was delivered by the president Mrs Dr.
Won Harteben, who read humorous stor,,
which WAS heartily applauded Other reci,a-
tons were given by Mrs. Duke, Mr.. Skutsch
and others: The musical part of the program
was very pleasing including piano solos by the
Misses Putnam and Menchine aud songs BY
Miss Bertha Barthels.
Many social announcements sent to The STAR
Office are not published because the senders
neglect to sign otherwise authenticate them.
ANY communication to The STAR enclosing an
announcement intended for the social or per
sonal news should bear the name and address
of the writer.
The Case of Evans the National Guard.
To the Editor Of The Evening Starr
A few words more on this case of George w.
Evans VS.. the National Guard of the District of
Columbia and will leave the decision with the
reading and understanding public. The plain
tiff used some of your space yesterday evening
in not too lucid but evidently honest en-
deavor to explain why he should not and would
not reply to statements made by rue few DAYS
since and while doing this he brings up the
only sound argument he has yet advanced. He
is a citizen and a taxpnyer Did Mr. Fvans