Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-02-09

groups. OF brilliant youth Of both sexes made
merry in wit and humor. The entertainment
Entertainment-C. J. Helm, c. J. Began, 7. p
Kennedy and c. l. Murphy. Master of cere-
monies. E. p. Schwartz. Floor committee-T.
A. Healy. p. ]. Brennan. NJ. p. CAVITY. +. F.
McAnnaily,. j. C.; Tanning, c. ConnOrs
T. cConnen' + L Ferry. ReceptlSn-L.
Van Reuth. D. J. Foley. Jos Hile, T. F. Och
senreiter, d. ]. downing, A. D. Deggs. o.
Heart, NJ. Quincy, d. O'Leary, T. +. keane,
W. J. Ryder and H. NesDit
Miss Miriam S.oddard daughter Of Mr. and
Mrs. Armat Stoddard of 18th street, who has
been dangerously I'll with typhoid fever, is i'm
proving.
Mrs. E. s. Cromwell of 1902 Q street will not
receive tomorrow, February 10. but will be at
nome the remaining Wednesdays in February.
The ladies at the Cochran will hold their last
formal reception today from 8 to 6. The fol-
lowing ladies will receive: Mrs. Rayner. Mrs.
Wagner. Mira Payne. Mrs. Lapham, Mrs Cobb,
Mrs Powers, Miss Powers, Mrs Lester, Miss
Lester, Misses Newberry, Mrs Williams, Misses
Little, Mrs Goodnight and Mrs. Ellis.
Miss Carrie May Shreye, daughter Of Mr.. and
and Mrs. W. o. Shreve. jr., of I545 9th street
northwest, entertained quite a number Of her
irienas at birthday party Saturday evening,
the play OF the children being interrupted only
by bountiful collation. being served. Among
those present were Mr.. and Mrs. W. D. Shreve,
ST., Mr.. and Mrs. Vim. L. Davis. Mrs. c. Jones,
Mr.; VIM. s. Mann, the Misses Dottie, Annie
and Maggie Heeter, Mamie and Bessie Mont
gomery, Roberta Davis, Annie Sincell. An
gusta Aries, Fannie Mcdonald, Pansy Mann,
Matte Tan Irene Connor, Hattie La Porte
Masters SRmmie and Johnnie Shrevc, Thomas
Lltueton, Siocum Ball. Fay Temple, Willie and
Howard Mann, Willie Hines. Andrew and
Willie Sincell Warren Davis, Hamilton Lowd
johnnie Gather, Willie Davidson. Miss Carrie
was the recipient of a number Of pretty pres
ents
Mrs. NJ. H. Stevens and Mrs. Edward Ste
vens, 1900 Rhode Island avenue northwest,
VIII not receive on Wednesday, but will be at
home February II.
Mrs. A H. Noe and Mrs. W. A. Bell Of
Brooklyn are the guests Of Mrs. I. K Mccain,
ia I'd street southeast
A birthday party was given last evening at
the residence Of Mrs. Alyerda Foley, COZ New
Jersey avenue, in honor of her daughter MAYS
eleventh birthday. The parlors were well
filled with merry children, all having a good
time enjoying themselves and playing all kinds
OF games. after which a bountitul supply of
refreshments were served.
Mrs. Jacob q. Cilley will hot be at home to
visitors tomorrow, but will receive the fol-
lowing Wednesdays in February.
Prof. and Mrs. James L. yermilya enter
tanned the H. NJ. q. Progressive Euchre Club
at their hospitable home last evening. After
the requisite number Of games were played
the prizes were awarded to the following ladies
and gentlemen: Mr.. Ii. NJ. Baker, the presi-
dent, was awarded the first prize; Mr.. Charles
Began the second prize and Mr. G.. Plant car
ried of tho BOBBY. Mrs. James H. Nermilya
Won the first prize, Mrs. r. Helphenstine the
second prize and Mrs. e. II. Plant the BOBBY.
The prizes were rich and elegant
and great taste was displayed by the
hostess in procuring them. The club was
invited to the dining rooms, where an
elegant repast awaited them, the tables being
hiied with every delicacy of tho season.
Among those present were Mr.. II. NJ. Baker
Mrs Chandler, Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. +. Erdman,
Mr. and Mrs. X. K. Helphenstlne, Mr.. and Mrs
= h. Plant, Mr.. and Mrs. Murphy, Mr.. and
Mrs. Geo. Plant, Mr.. c. Began, MIR. MURDOCH
Mrs Began and Mrs. Murdoch. The club ad-
Journed to meet next Monday evening at DIR.
bogans. on e street northwest, at 8 pm.
People are interested in the musical even
ing" to be given on the 18th, which the ladies
OF Calvary parish have gotten up as a house
warming to the new parish hall Lady Paunce-
tote, the Misses Pauncefote, Misses Ernst and
others are interested. George w. Morgan and
Maud Morgan and Miss Minnie Evan and a
quartet OF male voices will take part.
Mrs. Attorney General Miller will omit her
regular reception tomorrow.
The Washington Assembly ball will be an
carly affair. There will be twelve dances be-
fore the german and the music will commence
promptly at $50.
Mrs. Williams and Mrs Ellicott, 2023 street,
will not be at home Thursday, but will receive
the remaining Thursdays in this month.
Mrs. Charles Haywood has out cards for an
informal leap year dance for young people Fri
day evening, February IL, in honor of her
guest, Miss Robinson.
Mrs. Mary E. McCeney will not receive on
Wednesday, but will receive the following
Wednesdays during the season.