Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-08-30
SOCIAL MATTERS.


zens' reception committee, has completed all
ner arrangements for the reception on the even
ing OF september Is In the rotunda Of the Capt.
toll. The ladies who have been invited TO re-
eeive the guests upon that occasion are Mrs.
hsInson, Ars Morton, ell the ladies Of the
Mrs. ". 8. Hancock, Mrs. George B. Mcclellan,
MIRA Cullorn, wife Of Senator Cullon and Mrs
wheeler, wife Of Representative Wheeler. in
recognition 70 these gentlemen Of their services
IN ge,ung the resolution through the Senate
and House giving the use Of the rotunda; Mrs.
Clark, wife Of Architect Clark Of the Capitol;
Mrs. Pickler, wife Of Representative Picker
ana Mrs Edison, wife Of John Joy Edson the
Chairman OF the citizens executive committee,
VINO VIII represent the ladies Of the District,
ana al the past and present national presidents
OF the W. r. q and Ladies' Of the G.. A. R., as
well as OF the other patriotic bodies Of women.
The Marine Band, it 10 expected, will provide
the music. The rotunda viii not be decorated
IN any way save by fags, SO arranged Is to not
ton. Three thousand Invitations are now be-
ing sent out for the event. These cards are
handsomely engraved and will form one of the
most interesting Of the invitation souvenirs of
the encampment.
Mr.. Eric Dahlgren, who has been abroad with
his family for the past year, has returned to
this country.
Miss Elkins and Miss Grace Davis have been
staying at Oakland for q while with ex-senator
Davis.
Miss Ada Rhodes has returned from Europe
after a two months STAY divided between Lon
don and Paris to revisit scenes and friends
familiar to her. Her health has been much i'm
proved by the trip.
Mrs. and Miss Foster, wife and daughter Of
the Secretary Of the Treasury. and Miss Rusk
are expected to arrive in this country from
Europe on the eth of September. They have
had pleasant summer, spent chiefly in En-
gland, and were handsomely entertained at
every point of their journey by American and
English friends. In London. during the early
eason, they took part in many of the fashionable
events In Mayfair.
Dr. and Nrs. G. L. Magruder spent the past
month in the neighborhood Of Halifax, from
which the former returned yesterday Mrs.
Magruder and children will remain next month
in New Bedford, Mass.
Mr. and Mrs. Seaton Perry are at Richfeld
Springs.
Mrs Electa J. Smith is preparing to entertain
a large company OF her Illinois friends during
the encampment.
Mrs. John Dalzell, who is with her family at
the Warm Springs, Va, will return here about
the middle Of next month.
Mrs. Davis, who has been here all summer
since the adjournment of Congress, started yes
Senator and Mrs. Blackburn are visiting
Senator and Mrs. Gibson at their country seat
at Easton, Nd
Miss Agnes C. Fleishell and Mr. Edward o.
Castell were married yesterday at St. Peters
church In the presence of gathering Of their
intimate friends Rey. Father Sullivan Off
ciated After the ceremony the couple re-
paired to their own home on Capitol Hill,
where they will be glad to see their friends
after this week.
Mrs. Leila johnson. Misses Pauline Chris
mond, Lizzie Hamilton Nellie McHeney and
Susie McHeney Of East Washington have re-
turned from Colonial Beach.
Miss Nettie Cook Of 726 9Th street southeast
and her cousin. Miss Maggie johnson. are on a
two weeks visit to friends in Prince Georges
county, Md.
Miss Agnes G. Waltemeyer and brothers,
Francis and Joseph, of Capitol Hill have re-
turned home from Mt. Winans.
Miss Clara Fox has returned from the Blue
Ridge mountains.
Mr.. ]. W. Somers of 100 NJ street has gone
to Boston by sea for o few weeks vacation
Mrs. Somers, who is now at Narrag ansett Pier,
is expected home next week
Miss May Harlow of Alexandria is the guest
of Miss LOWE Randall
Mrs. A. Ralph Johnson, who has been lying
critically i'll of typhoid fever a. her father-in-
law house, Is now convalescent.
The social event of the season at the old
Sweet Springs of Virginia was the german
given last week by Mrs. Benoni Wheat OF Alex
andria and Miss Wheat, which was led by Mr.
Blair OF Richmond and Mrs. Wheat. The ball
room was beautifully decorated with the grace
full asparagus vine and formed fitting frame
work for the many lovely faces present. The
german figures were unusually novel, while
fha faup la H. IN
handsome supper was served in the parlor
adjoining the ball room. The chaperones were
Mrs. Judge Siddons of St. Louis. Mrs. Judge
Schroeder of Cincinnati. Mrs. Caperton of West
Virginia and Miss Miles of New Orleans.
Among Washingtonians recently at Richfield
Springs were Justice and Mrs. Field. Mrs.
Stanley Matthews, Judge and Mrs. Wylie, Hor-
ace Wiley. Capt. and Mrs. McNair Capt and
Mrs. John Schouler Mr.. and Mrs Seaton Perry.
Mrs. James Hoban, Miss Mitchell, C. T. Mitchell
Mr.. and Mrs. W. {. Whittemore. Miss Wilcox
Mr.. and Mrs. W. ID. Wilcox. Col. and Mrs .. g.
Staples, Mrs. G. Z. Shaw, Miss Shaw, Mrs. L.
NJ. Davis, Miss Morrell.
Miss Clara s. McGeary has returned from
Sunset Hall, Asbury Park. Miss Regina and
Josephine are also at home again from the
mountains in Virginia.
Miss Katie H Thomas has returned from
Cape Nav and will Join her sister, Miss Mamie.
who is visiting Mr.. aud Mrs. Charles Smith at
ChestertOwn, on the Chesapeake bay.
Mrs. J. p. Herman has returned from Europe.
after having spent several weeks at her mothers
house.
The marriage Of VIM. Carney and Annie E.
Messer will take place ut the brides residence,
92l G street southwest, tomorrow evening.
One of the most delightful dances of the sea-
son was given last week by Mr.. VIM Griffith
Owen, sheriff Of Howard county. Md. at the
Grange Hall at Glenwood. The hall was taste
fully decorated and the grounds we're bril-
hantly lighted with Chinese lanterns The
guests included people from all parts Of the
state, among them being Mr.. Harry Towers Dr.
L. l.. Harlan and Mr.. Edward Harlan of WASH
ington.
Mr.. Geo. c. Langley has gone to Berkeley
Springs.
Mr.. Chas. B. and Mr.. VIM. E. Swan have re-
turned from a three weeks vacation, during
which they visited White SULPHUR Springs,
Basic City, Staunton and Brandy station, Va.
Mr.. W. o. Ison OF the treasurer's Office has
returned from trip to Boston and the White
mountains.
Miss Nettie. Mcfarland has returned from
short visit to relatives in Loudoun county, Va.
Mrs. DR.. Dunn and children and Miss Edith
Mcfarland have returned to the city.
The W. II. P. G. held its regular weekly meet
ing at the residence of Miss Maoo;a Costallo