Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-04-02

today. where she will be Joined in few DAYS |
by NJ. and Mrs. John L. Hart Of Boston |
Mrs. Birds health is already considerably i'm !
proved, and il il thought that under the infu- |
rapid.
Mrs.. Alice c. Hill left today on q trip to
Montreal, In the hope that the rest and change
will be beneficial.
Miss Hebrew will resume her Wednesdays
April 20.
Mrs A. G. Talbot, after . stay Of two months
here, has returned to her home, Grsvere Lane,
Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, before sailing for
Europe the middle Of this month.
Mrs. N. s. Gist, who has been visiting in
Florida for the last six weeks. hes returned
greatly improved in health.
Capt. z. s. Randall took . party Of friends
down to River View last Wednesday on his new
steam launch. Miss BERTHE Peters, the Misses
Randall, Mrs Randall and Mr.. F. w. Mullett
enjoyed the trip. Capt. Randall bagged sew
srai wild ducks in Broad creek.
A pleasant masquerade surprise party was
given last night to Mr.. Leslie Gilfllen ct his
residence on Columbia street Among those
present were Misses v. Wells. G. Cox, T.. Ross,
I. johnson, c. Landon. B. Irvine, g. Irvine,
B. Richmond. G. Merrill. b. SALESMAN, II. Nye.
L. Brintnall and slaymaker, Mrs. Gilflleu and
Mrs. Lakier. MessrA c. Fisk, L Gilfllen. G.
Done, o. Ballard, II. Ballard, H. Greer, Maj.
Riechelderfer, c. Brandbury, L. NJ. Shepard,
g. Whitney, W. johnson, o. Boss, Webb and
Gilfllen.
The Literary Society was delightfully."- enter
tanned last evening by DIR. and Mrs. Bartlett at
their commodious residence, 1900 street 1t
was Lowell evening, and the disting uished
poet received numerous and interesting trib-
utes from the members Of the society. Mr.. l.
Edwards Clark began the evenings proceed
ings with an admirable poem on James Russell
IOWNll Prof Eav the asSa iat af no
handled his subject in q most exhaustive and
interesting manner. Mrs. Lander read some
selections from Lowelrs poems, and remarks
on Lowell were made by DIR. Godding, Mr..
aud Prof. Harris. Mrs. n. s. Owen contrib
uted several songs well sung. After the pro-
ceedirgs the dining room was thrown open and
an elegant supper was enjoyed. Besides the
members OF the society Q number Of invited
guests were present
Mrs Constance Howard, who is to give three
lecture recitals at Mr.. Harvey l. Pages studio
on the sth, the nth and the i4th instants. has
SO many warm friends among the music
lovers in society here that the announcements
OF these events afford just the opportunity
they desire to hear an Interpretation Of
Wagners "Meistersingers Of Nuremburg." 1t
Is stirring and picturesque view of lie and
customs in the quaint old city of Nuremberg
and throws strong light on the mind and
character of Hans Sach, the greatest poet Of
his time.
pretty mid-Lenten wedding took place
Thursday evening of last week in New York at
the Calvary Baptist Church, at which Miss
Ruth Noble OF Metuchen. n. j., was married
to Mr.. George J. yestner, formerly of Wash
ington. Rev. DR.. Macarthur performed the
ceremony. The brides gown was Of white
bengaline, trimmed with chiffon and point
lace. Her veil was Of tulle, fastened with dia-
monds. The bridesmaids, Miss Cora Noble Of
New York aud Miss Mary Coates of Albany,
wore picturesque gowns Of pale yell
low, trimmed with white chiffon and
lace, and carried large bouquets of
violets and yellow roses Mr.. Milton Gutter
w. Noble, brother Of the bride; Mr.. George
Allen, Mr.. Cornelius E. Paxton Of New York
and Robert E King Of Washington. The we'd
ding supper, by Mazzetti, and reception fol-
lowed at the home Of the brides uncle, No. 246
Central Park west Among the many guests
present were ex-Congressman John j. Adams,
ex-Mayor William H. Wickham, DIR. Henry
Dew, Mr.. and Mrs. h. E. johnson, DR.. and Mrs.
H. H. Sisson, Mr.. and Mrs Henry Hunton and
Mr.. and Mira +. w. Fullerton. Mr.. and Mrs.
Vestner left for a trip south, to include WASH
ington and Fortress Monroe.
Mr.. l. L. Thompson has gone to Atlantic
City for . short visit
The marriage Of Miss Katherine Storms to
Mr.. M. E. Rose il announced for Tuesday Of
Easter week.
A pleasant surprise party Of young people
met at the residence Of Mrs s. r. Reed, los 9Th
street southeast, last evening. They were
entertained with music. singing recitations
and dancing. Among those present were the
Misses Moves, Miss Bean, Miss Gould, Miss
Messra Edwards Of Philadelphia, Poole OF
Maryland, George and Ed. Cruit, Smith, Gould,
Wilmer and DeKnight
The lexington Pleasure Club win give an en-.
tertainment May l. 1891, at the old Eckinaten
mansion at lexington.
Mrs. Elvs N. Davis Of the Richmond viii
have as her guest Mis- Beatrice NOVEL; of New
York city.
pleasant birthday surprise party was
given Monday evening to Mrs Mary seabrieht
at her home. 100 G street southeast. Among
those present were Misses Oracle Dant, May
Mace, Annie Eagen, Cell Eagen, Eta Flynn,
Aggie Flynn, Mollie Whelan, Lizzie Humes and
Messrs Samuel Eagen, Clarence Rowe, George
keister, VIM. Keister, Harry Keister, Charles
Stebbins, VIM. Burnett, John Arndes, Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Mace, Mr.. and Mrs. James Keister
Mrs. F. Mace, Mrs. Gauzhorn, Mrs. Nash and
sister, Mr.. Buck and Mr.. Heller.
Mrs. and Miss Huston of Connellsville. Pa.
are visiting Mrs. Josef Kaspar. They have been
spending the winter in Florida and win stav a
few days in Washington before returning 10
their home.
Mrs Andrew b Graham has % her su..t
Miss Buck OF Baltimore for short stay.
Mrs. w. Z. Colston and con have tsksn anart-
msnts ct the Stanford, corner 18th and II
streets
Last evening IN enjoyable 'spsanut social"
was given Ut the residence Of Miss Bessie
Chase. 40 street southeast The invitations
were sent out in quite an unique way, being IN
closed In peanut shell tied with blue ribbon
The principal feature Of the evening was the
trimming OF hats BY the gentlemen, for which
two prizes were given Ladies received the
hats.as souvenirs and the gentlemen scarf pima
There were covers laid for thirty-six
Mrs 7. b. Spinola. widow Of the late Gen.
spinola, returned 10 the city from the south in
time TO be present at the delivery Of the eulo-
gies in the House Of Representatives last 6atur-
day. She goes 10 New York ON Monday, but
expects 70 return here In May 70 make some
visits with old friends and 20 select . winter
residence.
The Bachelors' Social Club gave it, third
annual banquet last evening ct e12 21st street
northwest The guests were entertained By .
well-rsndersd musical and literary program
and remarks from several Of the clubs 0f6cers-
Those present were: Misses Holtxman, Alchu.
Moran, Dallas, Davis, Cattell Wetxeii, Nusson,
Birch, DISCO. Gore and Lindsay, and Messrs
Moran, B. Weaver. ID. Weaver, ewindslla
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