Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-05-13
SOCIAL MATTERS.
The Open-Air Festival nc Hoimeade-Pers
sonai Notes OF Inter~~t. .


The op-n-Air Festival at Hoimesde--rer.
sonai Notes OF Ipter~.t- .
Socisty gathered its forces yesterday afsee-
noon and made the garden party given fcr the
benefit Of the fresh air fund great succe-~ AZ
Holmesde. Mr.. John 4. Mclean pretty park be-
tween 18th and 10th streets and the Boundary
was the rendezvous. Huge japanese umbrei-
las formed the tents for the flowers. lemonade
and claret punch. and the young women Who
waited did heavy business. The relocated
Marine Band was stationed in the center Of the
park, and IL seemed very pleasant 20
hear once more the familiar strains
OF Prof. sousas skillful musicians.
On the veranda Of the little Swiss chalet where
| Master Edward Mclean tries housekeeping
| when the fancy strikes him were served the ice
cream and cake. The visitors wandered through
the pretty interior, hung with gems of the
pno,oersphers art. and the house itself wac
great source Of interest The flower booth In
the grounds waited on by Miss Laura
Jackson, Miss sheriff.. Miss Nanarnaker and
Miss James. Miss Pauline Letter and Miss
Elsie Jackson were kept busy serving lemonade,
and the rest OF the society contingent served
the creams. strawberries and cakes Miss LETTER.
Miss Blaine and Miss pRuncefcse did hourtshiug
| business with the flower stand the cottage
porch, and Mr. Botkine Of the Russian loga-
ZION did good service at the gate ~ receiver OF
| the admission fee. All the Young girls wore
fresh spring gowns. with perfect loves OF hsts,
| and they made a very important part Of the
pretty scene. A'large portion Of the flowers
were sent by Mrs. Harrison from the White
House conservatories. The cream was given
by Mrs. Morton and all the other eatabes were
donated by the different ladies. Mr.. Mclean
| kindly loaned his park and the Marine Band
offered its services and without doubt the result
financially was great success. Socially il one
| OF the prettiest affairs Of the season Among
the visitors were Mrs. Mckee, Mrs. Dimmick,
Mrs and Miss wanamaker, Mrs wilmerding,
Mrs. Guzman, Mrs. and the Misses Letter. Mrs.
y. l. Lincoln, Mrs. Bugher, Lady aud Misc
| Pauncefote, Secretary and Miss Blaine, the
Misses Del Monte. the Misses Morton, MIR. aud
Mrs. Barney and the Misses Barney, Mrs. John
| X. Mclean, Mrs. Berdan. Mrs. Hobson. Mrs.
hinckley, Surgeon General and Mrs. Moore,
Mrs. Senator Casey, Mrs. and the Misses Wall
ZACH, Miss Sheriff., the Misses James. Miss Ash
| ford, Miss Briee. Miss Cox the Turkish aud
Swiss ministers and Mr.. Geo. HELEN.
Mrs. N. $. Lincoln gave dainty luncheon
yesterday. The table was deliberately and artist
| ically decorated with American beauty roses
| and lilies of the valley. The guests we're Mrs
| Hackett, Mrs. {. c. Glover Mrs Fairfield Car
penter, Mrs. Jeffries. Mrs. Holiday, Mrs. New-
comb, Mrs. Mnilan, Mrs. Caldwell, Mrs. Murray
and Mrs Wheatley.
The strawberry and flower fete under the
| auspices of the Washington Ladies' Aid Assoc
citation for the endowment fund, Home for In
| curables. has been postponed until May "a
musical entertainment given by Mr.
| and Mrs. c. I. Townley at No. 6l2 9Th street
| southwest Wednesday evening 20 their friends.
| Refreshments were served and an enjoyable
time was passed. Among those present were
| Mrs. Tbos Smith, Miss Mamie Fitzgerald, MIRA
Coleman, Mrs. Maynard, Fred. Maynard and
| Edward Callan.
The Grapevine Twist Club" will hold their
annual fair and illuminated lawn party this
| evening at the residence Of Mrs. Ada Burr. No.
l4l5 Stb street northwest. There will be dancing
on the green.
One Of the moat interesting events OF the
season will be the May musicale given under
/ the auspices of the Pierce Guild, Washington
| Hospital for Foundngs, on the evening Of May
/ IL. Mrs. o. g. Staples has given the use of tho
parlors at Wizards Hotel for the purpose and
/ the Indies are making every effort possible to
| have it a financial and social success. Among
| the attractions will be male quartet composed
Of well-known singers. The ST. Cecilia
quartet Of ladies', recently organized by
| Mrs. Shir-Cliff, Mrs. II. r. Owen and Mr..
Charles Edward Rice. will contribute solos. A
new departure will be the jubilee songs by the
| author Of that most charming story BETTY"
4 Miss Anna Vernon Dorsey. Select readings by
Miss Eleanore Z. Poole and Mr.. John Tweedale.
/ The instrumental music will be furnished by
Miss Matte Saxton, violin; Miss Sewall, viola;
| Mrs. Burdette, piano, and the National Banjo
Club of four ladies. under the direction of Mrs.
1 ID. A Dufour. The proceeds Of the entertain
| ment will be used 10 defray the expenses VI
erecting pavilion for the babies in the grounds
of the hospital.
| Mrs. J. Esputa DAILY is visiting friends nesr
White Sulphur Springs, Va.
The marriage OF Miss Ella Gibbons OF George
| town and Mr.. James +. Leahy OF Findiay, Ohio,
took place at 81. Stephens Church ON Wednes.
/ day Ut O'Clock. The church was eiaborsteiy
| decorated and brilliantly lighted The ushers
| were Messrs. Leahy. Schaeffer. Geiesking and
| Whelan, and the maid of honor Miss Eleanor
| Stanton, the seven-year-oid daughter of the
brides sister. The bride was stylishly attired
in brown crepon combined with old rose
bengaline, with hat TO match, and carried a
bouquet OF white roses and lilies Of the valley.
The little maid Of honor dressed in white
| null, with large white hat, and carried basket
| of flowers. The newly married couple left
| the O'Clock train for an extended northern
tour and afterward will reside in Findlay, Ohio.
A reception was held the night before