Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-01-18

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Hirschfeld of 1881 9Th street northwest were
married at the National Rifles armory last
evening at o'clock. The ceremony was per-
formed under q canopy, in accordance with the
olden Jewish custom. Rev. DR.. Rosenzweig of
| the Sixth Street Synagogue officiated. The
Beckie Bernstein. Fannie Woodruff, Rosie
Herzog and Daisy Cohen were flower girls
The groom's best man was ". ]. Hirschfeld
Philip Bernstein, Joseph B. Adler and Lewis
and Sol Herzog were the ushers Upon the
conclusion of the ceremony banquet was
| served in the hall. The bridal couple left to-
! day for their future home in Chicago
Mrs. G. d. Clark. wife of Representative Clark
of Wyoming. 102 B street northeast, with her
sister, Mrs. d. o. Clark will receive on Mon
days in January and February.
Mrs Lieut.. Williams of Washington barracks
will give luncheon Wednesday at 1:3O to Mrs.
Schofield.
Mrs Thos. G. Hensey, who has been seriously
i'll for the past two weeks, is somewhat I'M
proved today.
Mrs Henry F. Blount and Miss Blount will
be at home to their friends OF Thursdays in
January at The Oaks, Georgetown Heights.
The ladies Of the Riggs House will not re-
ceive on Tuesday, January 10.
There is still considerable talk in society cir
cles about the ball at the Chinese legation last
Thursday evening and some incidents have
been exaggerated in the rounds Of gossip, re-
fiecting, however, upon the guests rather than
the hosts. Mr.. Ho states that no one attempted
to brlbe the man at the door as reported. Sew
eral persons. who are we'll known in society,"
but who had forgotten their cards. were ad-
united without question. He stated further
that there was no undue crowding to reach the
supper room, and that at a reasonable hour all
the guests had departed. When supper was
announced the Chinese minister led the way,
escorting Miss Blaine, and Secretary Blaine fol-
lowed accompanied by Madame Tsui.
Mrs. Mcpherson gave a luncheon today to
young ladies in honor of her niece Miss Anna
Mcpherson. The other guests were the Misses
Del Monte. Miss Hoy, Miss Mcmillan, Miss
Hazeltine. Miss jackson, Miss Cox, Miss Brew
ster, Miss Helen Patten. Miss Amy, Miss Caro-
line Gordon. Miss Wallach, Miss Batcheller
Miss Grace Davis, Miss May Williams. the
Misses Curtis of Boston, who are the guests of
the Misses Patten, Miss Markoe Of Baltimore,
Miss Davis OF Syracuse and Miss Edla McPher-
son. The table was decked with wicker baskets
OF maidenhair fern.
Mrs. Mcpherson commences her Thursday
receptions this week. On Saturday she will
give breakfast in honor OF Mr.. and Mrs
Reginald De Koven.
A consideration Of the fact that there was
but one dance on for this week started two or
three hostesses on Saturday toward making
rapid plans to supply the deficiency. Invita-
and today for Mrs. Richardson's dancing party
on Tuesday and for ball at Mrs. John Nc
Lean on the coming Friday night. couple
Of others are on the tapis which, in connection
with the Bachelors german on Wednesday and
Mrs. Hammonds The Dansante' on Friday
afternoon, will give plenty opportunity for this
sort of exercise.
The Misses Del Monte gave a breakfast yes
terday for Miss Elsie De Wolfe
Madame Bonaparte was at home yesterday
afternoon to her friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Alexander OF New York
were here last week for a short visit.
Mrs. George C. Bloomer will give dinner on
Thursday evening.
Sir Julian and Lady Pauncefote and all the
members of the English legation are in mourn
ing and will withdraw from all socia! occasions
for the next six weeks
Mrs. Romero will hold her first reception of
the season tomorrow from to 6.
Mrs. j. I. Appleberg and Mrs. r. ]. Kirk
patrick will receive Tuesdays during January
and February.
Mr.. and Mrs. George KEENAN,, who have been
in Washington for the past few days, leave
again today. Mr.. Remnants health was greatly
benefited by rest and the sea trip to New York
from Panama. and he is able to resume his
lectures.
The home of Mr.. and Mrs. George L. Clark.
1919 18th street northwest, was the scene of a
pleasant social gathering on Saturday evening,
January 16, the principal event of the evening
being the christening of the infant son of Mr..
and Mrs. Evert l.. Harvey. the grandson of
Judge and Mrs. Clark. The occasion was also
improved by the friends OF Mr. and Mrs Clark
to meet their son. Rev. n. Walling Clark. and
wife of Frankfort-on-t the Main. Germany. The
christening services, in accordance with the
full ritual of the Methodist Episcopal church.
were performed by Rev. N. W. Clark. assisted
by Rev. DR.. George H.. Corey, pastor of the
water used came from the River Jordan.
Among those present were Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. g.
Emery Miss Emery, Mr.. benjamin Charlton,
the Misses Graves, Mrs. and Miss Burr DIR. and
Mrs George II. La Fetra, DR.. and Mrs. NJ. d.
Peck. Judge and Mrs. Mcdowell. Can't and
Mrs Lacey, Mrs. and Miss Snsabaugh. Mr. and
Mrs. Edward Graves, Mr.. and Mrs W. C. Ed
ridge, Mr.. and Mrs. G. G. Cornish, Mr.. and
Mrs F. L. Averill, Mr.. and Mrs. W. Z. Buell..
MIR. and Mrs. A. b. Duvall, Mrs and Miss
Thomas, MIR. L. ID. Landon, DR.. Charles r.
Clark, the Misses Hurst, kurtz, Fowler Hull.
Duvall, Burrough. Walker and Messrs. Defan-
dorf, Spencer, Sites, Giles. Buell., Fletcher,
Nichols. Warning and Mr.. John c. Clark of New
York.
pleasant musicale was given Friday even
ing by Prof. Chas II. Chase in honor of Miss
Nellie Wheeler OF Crown Point. n. Y. The in
uuUlDeTS were well rendered Dy
Miss Watts and Miss Scrivener Mr.. Moulton
and Mr.. Watts. Miss Helen Nye sang very
acceptably. Miss Hattie Chase, assisted by
Miss Wheeler, received the guests. Among
those present were Mrs. Scrivener Mr. and
Mrs Chalk, the Misses Julihn, Miss Maggie
Minor, Miss Fannie Bischoff, Misses Rouzer.
Miss Laura Scrivener, Miss Irene Humphrey.
Misses Amy Medford Annie Chapman, Maggie
Bryerton, Grace ODonoughue, Miss Ogle,
Misses Scherf, Miss Fannie Meeks. Judge Ii. Il.
Moulton, Mr.. Charles Gibson, Mr.. Frank Moul-
ton. Mr. Will Chase, Mr.. Mathaney, Mr. Huston
and MIR. Eric Julihn.
The National Hotel ladies received this after
noon and many callers visited the roomy par
Tors. The ladies who received were Mesdamcs
Barwig Meredith. Miller, Pierce, Owens, Am
norman and Stockdale and Miss jarrett Miss
richardson, Miss Miller, Miss Eva Parrett and
Miss Stockdale.
Mrs. Plummer's Of I street was on Friday
night the scene Of gay masquerade ball. The
march Was led by the hostess and MIR. Tobin.
Among the dancers were Miss Marie Homiller
as gypsy queen, Miss Josephine Waller as snow
queen, Miss Carrico as Virginia, Miss Cornelius
as a country belle, Miss ramsey as q Swiss
peasant Miss Fountain as butterfly Miss Kate
Waller as Maud Muller, Miss Margaret Nc
kenna, French peasant; Miss Lizzie Fealy,
queen OF clubs; Miss Mamie Fealy, Swiss girl;
Hiss Nellie O'Keefe, Scotch lass; Miss Katie
O'keefe, gypsy girl; Miss Farnham, gypsy girl;
Miss Ellen berger, queen of hearts; Miss Grogan,
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