Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-02-18

the groom. Mr.. and Mrs. Keeein held we'd
ding reception at their own home, loot New
York avenue. Among those present were Mr..
and Mrs. John Seitz, the Misses Seitz, Mr.. and
Mrs Geo. Seit2, Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Seitz, f., Mr..
and Mrs. Chas. 8. Fletcher, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM.
Seltz, Mr.; and Mrs. Chas Keegin, the Misses
keegin, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Hoover, Mr..
Charles Green. Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Boyd and
Mr.. and Mrs. J. II. Cavanaugb.
MIR. and Mrs. Archibald NJ. McIachlen Of
Lanier Heights held a reception at thor resi-
dence last evening. An enjoyable time was had.
A skiiiful orchestra added to the pleasure. A
bountiful punch bowl and refreshments were
enjoyed. The house was handsomely decorated
with palms and tropical plants. Among the
guests present were: Senator and Mrs. B. W.
Perkins, MIR. and Mrs. Geo. H. Dana, Miss Dana
OF Charleston, W. Va, Prof. and Mrs. r. S.
Dean Talmage Of Ohio, Miss Casin Of George
town. Mr.. and Mrs. ]. L. Atkins, Prof. and
Mrs F. P. Dewey, Mrs. Alex. Elliott, jr., Mr.
and Mrs. Story B. Ladd, Mr.. and Mrs. James F.
Hood, Prof. and Mrs. Otto Heidemann. Mrs. H.
Z. Guest. DR.. William c. Woodward, Mr.. and
Mrs. lexis, Messrs. Howard, Sietz, MassIe,
Tyler, Mr.: and Mrs. ]. F. Batchelder. Mrs. E.
A. Batchelder, Misses May and Belle Dayen-
port, Miss Ray Elliott Mr.. and Mrs F. R.
Horner, Mr.. and Mrs. L. L. Apple, Mr.. and
Mrs ID. G. Turner, Mr.. and Mrs. J. W. Nc
Lachlen.
Mrs. Geo. Z. Lewis, 1921 L street, will re-
ceive tomorrow, assisted by her sister, Miss
Cornell, and the Misses Dyrenforth.
Mrs. A. R. Spofford and Miss spofford do not
receive on Wednesdays owing to Ill health.
Mrs. Thomas s. Chappell will be at home TO-
morrow at the Windsor.
Mrs. A. L. Barber and her daughter Lorena
are spending few days in New York.
Mrs. J. B. Kendall. Mount Pleasant, will not
be at home tomorrow.
Mrs. Charles D. Walcott, 174s Q street, will
not receive tomorrow.
Mrs. G. NJ Oyster, 1908 9 street, will enter
tain the Sewing Circle, g. N. H., on Friday,
February 49,
Mrs. Jas. Hoban and her daughter, Miss
Louise Mitchell, will not receive until Friday,
the Goth
Quite a pleasant surprise party was held at
the residence of Mrs. Hodgson, No. 81 8th
street southeast last evening" An interesting
feature OF the evening was tableaux by the
young people, followed by music and dancing.
Mrs. J. G. Kuykendall of Roanoke, Va, and
Mrs. J. II. Bowcock of Clarksburg, W. Va, are
visiting Mrs. Chas W. Blackwood, at 1909 SD
street.
Mrs. John H. Benton, 1862 o street northwest,
is at home on Wednesdays.
Mrs. James Watson Of 18th street extended
will not be at home tomorrow.
Mrs. VIM. Bruce King, 1928 18th street. will
be absent from the city tomorrow, but will be
at home Friday, February 26, for the last time
this season.
The hall over the National Capital Bank. in
East Washington, was filled to overlooking last
evening. The attract ton was an entertainment
under the auspices of Court No. GA. Equitable
League Of America: Among those present
were the Columbia Musical Club and Messrs.
VIM Cooper, NJ. S. Wright, John Browning Jas.
H. Cathell and Chas. F. Miller, who were en-
cored several times. After the entertainment
collation. was served by the ladies of the
court.
A sociable. under the direction of the Young
Peoples Society for Christian Endeavor of Ry-
land Methodist Episcopal Church. was held
last night in the lecture room of the church.
and was an enjoyable occasion to all present.
MIR. Ruter Springer gave ffteen-minute talk
on the Necessity of Organized Effort in
Christian Endeavor," which was unique,
thoughtful and inspiring. program fol
lowed, consisting Of instrumental and vocal
music by Misses ONeal and stahl and Mrs.
Buck and recitations by Misses Ames and Pen
field.
Mrs. and the Misses Plain will be at home
Friday afternoon, assisted by Miss Schiers of
Cuba, Miss Dorsey, Miss Larner and Miss
Phillips.
Mrs. Ida F. Jennings will not be at home, as
usual. Friday Of this week, but has issued cards
for Monday, February %. from to 6, to give
her friends an opportunity to see the only
painting of the first Inauguration of George
Washington.
Mrs. John 7. Callaghan will be at home for
the last time this season from 8 to Tuesday,
February %. at 80 Grant place, assisted by Miss
Julia ID. b. Thompson and Mrs. J. Keith Ed
wards.
The members Of the Woman's Auxiliary ex-
Confederate Aid Society are invited by the ex-
Confederate Association to be present at a
meeting Of the association at o'clock Friday
evening, February 10, at 1902 Pennsylvania.
avenue northwest, third floor. Private John
Allen of Mississippi and other distinguished
speakers will be present.
Mrs. Charles G. Dulin, 1887 street, will en-
terrain the Nordhoff Guild tomorrow.
Miss Lillian Cavanaugh will be at home to-
morrow from to 6
DR.. Toner has issued invitations to o luncheon
to be held Monday. Washington's birthday, to
meet the Washington National Monument So
ciety.
Mrs. G. Warfeld Simpson and her mother,
Mrs Thad. r. Sailer. will be "at home" as
usual tomorrow from to 6, but not on Friday
OF next week, as they will use that day making
Friday calls.
Rev. DIR. and Mrs. Sunderland have issued
cards for Friday afternoon from to to the
members Of the congregation of the First
Presbyterian Church to meet Rev. Samuel Van
vranken Holmes, who has just entered upon
his duties as associate pastor.
Yesterday afternoon the Congregational
Church at Mt Pleasant was filled on the occa-
sion of the first wedding that ever took place
in that church. Mr.. Hubert Z. Peck of this
city and Miss Elizabeth Pattison Of Cambridge,
Nd, were married at $50 o'clock in the pres
ence Of their very many friends. Rev. Chas.
H. Small was the officiating clergyman. The
ushers were Messrs. Rhesa Dubois, Charles
Sturtevant, Vernon Hodges and Edw Sturte-
want. The bride was dressed in fawn colored
dress of bedford cord and carried large
and graceful bunch of pink carnations. Mr..
and Mrs. Peck left last evening for Old Point
Comfort, where they will spend q few days be-
fore returning to Washington.
The german given by the members of the
Washington Georgetown German Club at Ma.
sonic Temple ON Tuesday evening was q great
success and was all the more appreciated from
the fact that 1t was the last to be given this
season. The chaperones were Mrs. N. C.
Blanchard, Mrs. p. A. Darneille, Mrs. Arthur
Payne, Mrs. Judge Baber, Mrs. G. A. Davis and
Mrs. Robinson. About forty couples danced
among whom were bliss Jennie Payne, Miss
Ellen Riley, Misses Marian Payne, Jennie Day
and Alice Payne OF WarrentOn, Va; Miss Julia
Wilson. Miss Carrie Daniel, Miss Lucy Dey OF
Richmond, Miss Maggie Darueiiie, Miss Emily