Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-01-08


Newcomb and Harry Turner Newcomb. Din
ner was served. at the conclusion Of which the
president Mr.. Hodges. made a brief address of
welcome and toasts were responded to by
Messrs. Harry Turner Newcomb. Marcus B.
May, Rhesa G. Dubois and Josiah 7. Newcomb.
The ball room was then thrown open and mu-
sic and dancing concluded the evenings en-
tertainment
Mr.. and Mrs George c. Bloomer entertained
their friends yesterday afternoon at a high tea,
when the youthful hostess received in q pretty
gown of white crepe and lace. She had as
sisting her Miss Louise Mitchell, who was
girlishly dressed in white crepe and lace, the
Misses Maury and Miss Victoria Emory. In
the dining room Mrs. J. Fairfield Carpenter
sat at the head of the table and poured choco-
late. while Miss Phenix served tea. Among
the guests were Minister Guzman, Miss Marga-
ret Cox, Miss jamie Cox, Mr.. and Mrs William
Hayward, Mrs. Thos Riggs, Lieut. and Mrs.
Denny, DR.. and Mrs Dickson, Mrs. Romero. Mrs.
Menocal, Mr.. Oscar Menocal, the Misses
Mendonca Mr. Frank Robinson, Mr.. Harry
Wyeth, Gen. and Mrs. Rochester, the Misses
Hutchinson, Mrs. Franklin Steele. Miss Steele,
Mr.. J. F. Carpenter. Mrs. and Miss Hopkins,
Mrs. c. c. Thorn, Mrs. Schofield and Mrs Avery
De Lano Andrews, Mrs. Vance. Mr.. Harry
Martin, Mrs Preston Sands. Mrs. Holgate. Mrs
Carroll Mercer, Admiral and Miss Almy, Miss
Townsend.
The first public reception Of the season of
Mrs. Harrison will be held at the Executive
Mansion tomorrow afternoon from 3 to s
o'clock. Mrs. Harrison will be assisted by
Mrs. Justice Gray and Mrs. Justice Brewer
No cards are issued.
Miss Estes and Miss Read of Texas are visiting
Mrs. Representative Culberson at the Metro
politan. Both are noted bellies of the lone star
state, and they will be quite an acquisition to
Washington society this winter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Chester Bassett have
issued invitations for q card party ON Saturday
evening.
Mrs. Geo. F. Cutter will be at home inform
ally to her friends for the present at 1901 Mas
sachusetts avenue.
Mrs Mendonca will not keep a'day for call
ers this year. but will give series of teas and
card receptions.
Mrs. W. d. Bynum of 1914 10Th street will
receive Saturday, assisted by Miss Bynum
Miss Brickner, Miss Brum and Miss Smith.
Mrs. Julia Clarke gave pleasant whist party
Wednesday evening at her brothers residence,
1905 IL street. Among those present were Miss
Egan of Tennessee, DR.. and Mrs. Russell. the
Misses At Lee MisA McCanty, Mrs. Alexander,
DIR. Middleton, Mr.. Whiting and Mr.. Bramwell
Mrs. Pierce, widow Of Capt. Henry Hubbard
Pierce, U. S. A., has returned to her native
city, and, with her daughters, is located for the
winter at 1924 nth street northwest. Mrs.
Pierces only son died in Carlisle, Pa, in No
vember.
Mrs. Charles E. Hagner was suddenly taken
ill last evening and for several hours her life
was despaired of. Today she has rallied some
what. but great anxiety is still felt by all con-
corning her condition.
Mrs. Almena Is. Williams will not receive Sat-
urday of this week because of illness.
Miss Mary Irene Febiger only daughter of
Admiral Febiger. was married in New York,
Wednesday. December 80, to NJ. Alexandra Bos-
san de Garagnol son of Gen. de Garagnol of
the French army. The wedding was a very
quiet one at the residence of Mrs. Anderson. the
brides aunt, and the ceremony was performed
by her cousin. Rev. Harmer C. Denny, s. J..
After visiting her former home. Londonderry,
near Easton, Nd, the happy pair will probably
make short stay in this city.
There was surprise party given at Mrs.
Browns, 41S 18th street southwest, to her sis
ter, Miss Eva Rutterhof, last evening. Among
those present were Mrs. Cleaver, Mrs. Conard,
Mrs. Stopper. Mrs. Langley. Mr.. and Mrs. o.
son, Miss Olson, Miss T. Gallahorn, Miss
! Shughrue. Miss S. Langley, Miss Detterine,
Miss Arnold, Mr.. H. Koran, Mr.. Davis, Mr..
Rees. Mr.. W. Scott Mr.. q. Gallahorn, Mr..
Woods, Mr.. Wilmer. Mr.. E. Brown, Mr.. Will
Jams, Mr.. F. Langley, Mr.. Goodall, Mr.. NJ.
Brown. Mr.. O'Hare, Mr.. q. Langley and Mr.. ].
Horan. Refreshments were served and dane
| ing was continued until a late hour.
The parlors of Col. and Mrs. W. Crawford of
Corcoran street were crowded by members and
| friends of the S. L. W. CLUB on Wednesday
| evening. The feature of the evening was a
progressive whist party given in honor of Mr..
| Ralph Everett, president of the club, prior to
his departure for an extended northern tour.
The ladies' first prize was captured by Miss
Adelaide Borbeck, the gentlemens by Mr..
Frank Armistead and the boobies by Miss Helen
Palmer and MIR. H. j. Rogers. The prizes were
unique and appropriate. The guests included
Mr.. r. Everett. Miss II. Palmer. MIR. H. Craw-
| ford, Miss Mona Riordan, Mr.. +. Parke, Miss A.
Dalton, Mr.. Frank Armistead, Miss Adelaide
Borbeck, Mr.. f. Davis. Miss Minnetta Johnson,
Mr.. s. Hamilton, Miss &. Miller, Mr.. j. II.
johnson, Miss Nellie Clarke Mr. w. H. Stofer,
Miss NJ. Almistead. Mr.. Ii. NJ. Willard, Miss II.
Taylor. Mr.. E. Huntley, Miss B. Ross. Capt. Il.
Z. Morgan and Miss II. Dixon