Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-02-13


he said nothing. The smiles all around when
she was obliged 70 walk past told the tale, how
ever.
Mrs r. ". Townshend has sent out invita-
tions for the marriage Of her daughter Made
line to Joseph W. Weeks, jr-, Tuesday evening,
March l, at $50 o'clock, at laos ii street. Rev.
1; J. kervick, assistant pastor OF ST. Matthews
church, will. ofiiciate. reception will follow
the ceremony. after which Mr.. Weeks and his
bride will start for their home in Palmer, Mass.
The marriage Of Miss Agnes L. Macdonough
and Mr.. John @. Agar will take place on Thurs
day at the residence Of Mrs James V. Coleman
al nigh noon. Owing to the illness OF the
latter only a small company will be present
and the wedding will be much quieter than at
hrst arranged Excepting for this the cere-
mons would have taken place in the chapel OF
ueorgetovn College, to which the Colemans
nave been generous benefactors.
Sir Julian and Lady Pauncefote are now ac-
cepting invitations as the period Of court
mourning for the Duke Of Clarence has ex-
pired.
Miss kenna and Miss Tarr gave tea to their
friends yesterday afternoon, which brought to-
gether IN this hospitable house a merry gather
ing OF young people. Miss Kenna wore pink
and black striped satin with vest OF pink
crepe and Miss Tarr had on a blue and black
silk. Mrs. kenna and Miss Jordan chaperoned
the company. In the receiving party with the
and Irish point lace; Miss Dahlman. in light
brocade and olive velvet; Miss Clephane, in
pink crepe; Miss Lie Thompson, in red crepe;
Miss Walthall. in pink striped gauze; and Miss
Jingle. in white lace. At the prettily decorated
refreshment table Miss Chiffon, in black lace
and light green ribbons, and Miss Campbell, in
red crepe, did the shonors. Senator kenna
joined the company in time TO have the pleas
ure Of meeting most OF the guests.
Miss Coral Quay was introduced to society
last night by a brilliant reception at the resi-
dence of her parents, Senator and Mrs. Quay.
The house deliberately decorated with the
finest roses and IN the ball room the walls were
powered with tall palms and blooming plants
Mrs. Quay wore gown of pansy velvet made
In princess style, with a petticoat of heliotrope
satin. Fine lace trimmed the bodice and some
me diamonds were worn. The debutante was
gowned in white net over white silk, with a
bodice of white and silver brocade. She selected
from all the flowers sent her a bunch of Amer
lean beauty roses to carry. Miss Quay
wore pink striped silk garlanded with roses,
Miss katherine Quay wore white silk muslin,
with red roses garniture, Miss Pryde Quay was
In white tulle, Miss Armstrong IN light blue
crepe, and Miss Stedman wore silver crepe.
The latter young lady is the daughter of ex-
Gov. Stedman of North Carolina. and, with
Miss Pryde Quay and Miss Armstrong, is visit
ing the Quays. The Vice President and Mrs.
Morton and nearly all the cabinet and SEN
atorial families were represented by the guests
present.
Senator and Mrs. Cockrell entertained at din
ner last night Secretary and Mrs. Elkins Sem
ator and Mrs. Villas. the Mexican minister and
Mrs. Romero, Gen. and Mrs. J. W. Foster. Mr..
and Mrs. j. Il. Henderson, MIR. and Mrs. Pellew
and Senator White.
Miss Blaine went to New York the past week
for Q visit
Miss Letter is in New York, where she is re-
ceiving the greatest attention from the Astors,
Nanderbilts and Whitneys
The only guest at the White House now is
Miss kerens of ST. Louis.
Mrs. Senator Gordon had . pleasant recep-
ton in her parlors at the Shoreham on Thurs
day. when she was assisted hy her daughters,
Mrs. Burton Smith and Miss Gordon. Mrs Hal
lett kilbourn and Mrs. Frank Gordon.
Major and Mrs Carson, who have been Civ
ing delightful series of Sunday evening mu-
sicales, give the last one tomorrow night Miss
Carson Is gong to West Point for visit in a
few DAYS.
As an evidence Of the activity Of the season
one young lady attended last week seventeen
entertainments, including dinners and lunch
cons, and one day had four engagements
luncheon, a musicale, q dinner and theater
party.
Mrs. Arson McCook gave . luncheon today
In honor OF Miss McCook.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Ffoulke will give q tea
this afternoon from to-.
Under the emblem of red fox head the fol-
lowing circular has been sent to many persons
prominent in social matters.
Washington Hounds"-The hounds. under
the management of Mr. s. 3. Rowland, will be
hunted as a subscription pack twice a week
during the coming season, frost permitting.
The kennels and stables will be located al
"Grasslands, the former residence of ex-Sec.
retary Whitney.
to the hunt fund or not. are cordially invited
to follow the hounds. and cards of the meets
VIII be mailed regularly to those deserving
them on application to the master at 1907 II
street. s. 5. Rowland, esq, master: Coun,
Jametel, assistant master and huntsman;
George HELEN. esq, treasurer.
So when SOCKETS permity a little distraction
outside of drawing rooms we will have real fox
hunts, and what will probably answer Just as
well, paper chase. The deyotees of the sport
are by no means idle. There has been already
one hunt, and just as soon as Lent puts a
quletus on dancing events, and the weather ID
still what is necessary. the pink coats will have
many gallop over the Virginia and Maryland
hills.
Miss Belle Morgan, who has been travelling
for the past ten months. has Just returned to
Washington. She is with her aunt, Miss Dora
Skeel, l403 II street
Miss Frances B. Johnston will be one of the
young ladies assisting at Mrs. NJ ID. Lincoln
and Mrs. j. ID. Lincoln's tea on Tuesday.
Mrs. A. Lincoln Towle and Mrs. Fannie John
SON are guests of Mrs. Gen. G. Z. Pickett, 1886
l street.
Judge and Mrs. Edward P. Roby Of Chicago
are at Wizards Hotel for a few days
Desiring to make some Tuesday calls, Mrs.
S. ii. Kaufman and Miss Kaufman, 1921
Massachusetts avenue, will not receive on Tues
day next, but will be at home to their friends
thereafter on that day.
Mrs. VIM. r. Hodges has cards out for tea
on the 25th.
Mrs. NJ. d. Lincoln and Mrs. J. d. Lincoln
have issued cards for Tuesday from 4 to 8
o clock at 1910 X street. They will be assisted
by Mrs A. Lincoln Fowle of Boston, Mrs Fam
ME johnson of Massachusetts who is a guest OF
Mrs. Gen. q. L. Pickett; Mrs. Z. 8. Clark Mrs.
Moncure Burke (nee VanderpooD, Mrs. G. E.
Pickett, jr., Miss Frances b. johnson, Miss
Belle Morgan, the Misses Mcmillan Miss Nettie
Gleason and her young lady guest, and Miss
frankie SHELTON and Miss Elsie McElroy.
DR.. and Mrs. A. A. Hoehling have moved into
their new home, l74S Q street. Mrs Hoehling
and her daughter, Mrs. Wilmer, will be at home
on Wednesdays.
Cards are out announcing the wedding of
Miss Madeline Townshend, daughter of the late
Representative Richard w. Townsheud of uli-
nois, and Mr.. Joseph W. Weeks, ir.. of Massa-
chusetts, at $50 clock Tuesday evening, March
l. The ceremony will take place at laos II