Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-24

Geo. C. Gwynn, Mrs. James W. Cogswell Mrs.
I. B. Amiss. Master Brook Amiss, Mrs. L. T
Watrous, Henry II. Smith, Mrs. D. T. voorhis,
Miss Goodwin, Miss Wthington.Dr D. Skutch.
Mr.. Rhees, Mrs F. r. Burket, Dr. and Mrs. T.
Robinson. Mrs. Mary f. Wilbur. Miss Isabelle
Wilbur, Mrs. Perkins. Mr.. and Mrs. J. H.
Whitaker. Miss Rockwell. Mrs. Hort and Capt.
S. X. Hall
The young ladies OF the Elsmere gave leap
year ball last night. and gave their gentlemen
friends and all their guests charming evening.
All The leap year customs were carried ont, and
none of the men could have had anything but
a good time There were excellent music, taste
ful decorations, good supper and pretty girls in
pretty gowns.
Among those present were Lieut.. ard Mrs.
Blunt, Senator and Mrs. Palmer, Mr.. and Mrs.
Il. c. Gwynn, Mr.. John De Witt and Mrs.
Warner. Senator and Mrs. Gallagher, Mr.. and
Mrs. Owen Scott and Miss Scott, Mr.. and Mrs.
Brosius, Misses Brosius. Mr.. and Mrs. J. w.
Smith, Mr.. and Mrs. Brickner. Mrs. Camden.
Sprigg Camden, sLisut. and Mrs James Frank
lin. Willie c. Gwynn, Miss Mary Gwynn, Col.
and Mrs. Andrews and niece, Gov. Boutwell,.
Lieut. and Mrs. Mercer. Misses DOYLE, Mr.. and
Mrs. W. J. Cote and daughter, Gen. Mantz,
Claude Bennett Miss Dovilliers, Perry Allen ].
Colfax Grant, Cuthbert Powell. J. S. Charlson,
John Critcher jr.. John Hopper, Mr.. Marcias,
Mr.. and Mrs.. Jas. Stewart, Mrs. McMurdey,
Mr.. and Mrs. Resinger Mrs. Mcintosh. Mrs.
Randolph, Mr.. and Mrs. Stitt, Major Turnbull
and Miss Horton.
Miss Mabel Likernan has gone to Hunting
don, Pa, for the holidays.
Lieut.. A. E. Culver is spending Christmas
with his family on the Hudson.
Miss May Ann Riehl of the Post Office De-
rartment has gone to Easton, Pa, to spend
the holidays with her friend. the charming
Miss Annie Hively, and also for the benefit of
her health.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. Hubert Van Wagenen of New
York are the guests of Mrs Van Wagenen's
sister, Mrs. John Thornton Wood Of 3lS East
Capitol street, for the Xmas holidays Mrs
Wood has also her three sons home for Xmas
week.
On Thursday evening, the 22d instant, the
cadets of Charlotte Hall gave their semi-annual
hop. The dancing hall artistically deco
rated with evergreens and bunting, which. with
bright faces. gay toilets and glitter of brass
buttons, presented an attractive scene At IL
clock bountiful supper served at the
stewards house.
Miss Bessie Madeira has returned to the city
after many, weeks absence. Her friends will
regret to learn Of the death Of her mother,
which occurred last week i'll Cincinnati.
Lieut.. William George Elliot, ninth infantry
L. $. A, will be al the home of his father, Col
Elliot, during Christmas week.
Mrs. Armstrong entertained the Cosmopoli-
tan Shakespeare Club at her home on 10th
street southeast on Monday evening At roll
call each responded with sentiment concern
ing the season. 4 portion of the first act
or Richard III was read, together with IA
resume CT the history of his time Refresh
mcGts we're served as usual. by the hostess,
followed by recitations by Mossrs. Browne.
Pierce and Engle. The next regular meeting
Will be at Miss Forsters on 9Th street southeast.
regular meeting o. the Allegro Pleasure
Club was held last night at the residence of Mr.
Louis Crump. HOG lst street northwest. An
extra meeting will be held Tuesday next ut the
residence of Miss Blanche Landon 1918 9th
street northwest The next regular meeting
will be held at Mr.. George Weber's. zoos 9th
street northwest
Chicago and Mr.. VIM II. smith of Harvard are
the saests of Mrs. Charles ". Needham 1907
street northwest, for the holidays.
Dr. and Mrs. W. E. Shafer gave an enjoyable
musicale on the evening of December L. Mr.
Dennis came over from Wilmington for the
occasion and gave some delightful selections
on the violin. accompanied by Miss Weisel on
the piano. Mrs. Russell of Wilmington gave
several banjo solos. Miss Weisel and Miss Dennis
played duet on the piano, Mrs. Townsend
Fang several selections very acceptabiy and Mr..
Spang favored the company with sew eral vocal
selections. Refreshments we're served during
the evening Among those present were Mrs.
Rankin. Mr.. Paris, Mr.. and Mrs. Ned Spang
Mr.. and Miss Dennis. Miss Weipel, Mr.. Russell
Mrs. Townsend, DR.. and Mrs. Il. c. Fisher
and Mr.. Minage.
Mr.. Fred P. Oil is expected on Monday to
spend the holidays with his relatives, 1925 Con-
necticut avenue.
Mr.. Mark o. Fisher. son of DIR. r. c. Fisher,
1925 Connecticut avenue, is expected home
today for the holidays.