Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-05-02
SOCIAL MATTERS.
The Saturday Afternoon Driving Clubs suc-
cess--Perxonal Notsu.

The Saturday Afternoon Driving Clubs sue
cess--Penonal Notss.
The first spring meeting Of the Saturday
Afternoon Driving Club took place or s.,ur-
day. and while not large the project received
sumcient fashionable patronage 70 plant the
entering wedge most firmly. Every Condition
OF weather was perfect for the inangura-
uon. There was no dust the sunshine
nad the necessary warmth and tempered
brightness 10 make il thoroughly pleas
an. 70 oask IN IT, everywhere the eye
rested 1t was refreshed by perfect vsrdure. ana
the air was sweet with blossoms just opening.
A good many persons came TO watch the ex-
pected grand turnout of stylish eauipaye, and
their socially distinguished occupants They
were not disappointed either. for between 4
ana fair share Of those whose movements
lend distinction 10 the social world were driven
round and round the circle back Of the White
House grounds. For a little variety many
drove for tnrn or two around the
monument. coming back to and new
faces IN other carriages at which
to bow and smile. The Administration
smiled upon the new project. for both the Pres
ident's and the Vice Presidents carriages were
In the throng. just TO show the Democratic
freedom OF things herdic cabs. . rickety
cart or two; q stylish parcel delivery
wagon and goat cart broke up the
monotony of stylish drags and glittering
victorias and made an additional something 10
talk about. Promptly as the parade began at
: :. nad ended by 5: and the neighborhood was
left to its usual traffic.
There is no reason why the drive between
these stated hours should not be the rendez-
vous OF society folks, and in fact everybody
else, for this and next month. There will be
plenty OF people in town until nearly July and
some place where they could be all sure Of Sec
ing each other would be additional charm
to outdoor life at this season. 1t was a
little bit laughable TO see the disappointment
manifested on Saturday among . few, who
fully expected that the extensive program
mapped out when the project was first talked
ABOUT, the band playing and bride paths lined
with equestrians, were all to be part % the
snow the very first day. All that 10 not likely
to come this spring. but X will later on per-
haps in the fall. Everybody did not take to
strolling up and down Connecticut avenue. as
they do now on Sunday afternoons, inside Of a
fortnight 1t took some time to establish the
custom. Now it is q settled feature of Sunday
life.
1t is thought by many that 1t would be good
thing If the Marine Band concerts on SATURDAYS
were held in the circle Of the White Lot in
stead OF In the grounds according to the time
honored custom. Then a great many more
persons. both walking and driving, could listen
to the music and see each other much more
comfortably.
1t is not the purpose OF the project
strictly to Saturday. For the start last
fall Tuesday afternoon was considered quite
as stylish and was kept, too, Just as closely as
Saturday. So. If tomorrow be a fine day. the
scene OF Saturday will be repeated and doubly
increased IN interest, as many more may make
1t their pleasure to include half dozen rounds
about the circle in their drive. A great many
people are already asking whose idea il was
originally to establish this drive, and now since
it has received so much attention and has been
inaugurated SO brilliantly there is all the more
point to the question. The honor belongs TO
Mrs. Berdan, although she would be the last
one to claim it. Her friends may be relied
upon to make il a success
Mrs. n. S. Lincoln will give q tea tomorrow.
8 to 9, to meet the Mask and Wig Club of Phila-
delphia.
The governors Of the Country Club have sent
out cards for a series Of Wednesday afternoon
teas during May, commencing on the 18th.
Miss Mary Z. Burpee q New London. Nh,
is guest Of the family Of Mr.. J. r. Dodge,
1886 Vermont avenue.
Mrs. William Powell Ece, nee Grant, is visit
ing her mother at l4l6 K street northwest
Miss Annie Boone, of Plainfield, N. J., daugh-
ter Of DR.. William Boone. is visiting her uncle
DR.. John Dyer Of Corcoran street.
The c. c. Club gave delightful pink lunch
con Saturday afternoon at the residence Of
Mira. Moore. No. 209 9th street northeast. in
honor Of Miss Juliet W. Stone OF Illinois
Ross, Bessie Moore, Missile Moore, May Dryden
Annie Haywood and Claudia Ellsworth
Masters Ralph Ross, Goodwin and Dewitt
Ellsworth
Mrs. NJ. V. Tierney, accompanied by her
daughter. left this morning for New York for
two weeks visit to her aunt, Mrs. H. s. Sander
son.
A pleasant surprise party was given in honor
OF Miss Eva Dant at her residence. 4S6 I street
southwest Friday and tho evening was de-
ffghtfully spent in games and dancing until
very late hour. Among those present we're
the Misses Katie and Mamie Baum, Agnes
Dant, Mamie Duvall, jamie Desmond Mamie
Gallagher, Bridget Holden, Edie Holden. Amy
Keliher, Ada Lee. Lucy Laurence. Ida Miller,
Rose aud Lena Meuller, Viloa Melton, Nettie
ltau. Mamie Wood and Mesdames Baum. Holden.
Powers. Stinycoln and Miss Jennie Taylor. also
Messrs. Fred Barnaclo. Edward Boswell Geo
Blondelle, John Davidson, Wallace Dant. Theo.
Dolan, Charles and Willie Fields, Louis Hard
ing, John Hensley, Harry Holcer. Albert
Heath, Arthur Ritter, Edward Van Horn, Willie
Walker, Willie Yerkes, Elma Yant and Mr.
Smith.
So seldom do married couple live 10 cele-
brate the golden anniversary Of their wedding
that when such an occurrence arrives there is
almoet sure to be an occasion Of festiyity.
Such was the case last evening when the chil-
dren-eight in number, five sons and three
daughters-of Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. T. Joy as
sembled at the residence of their parents. 6l3
street northwest, and congratulated them on
this epoch in their married life. After tina
presentation Of some beautiful presents to the
happy couple bountiful repast was partaken
of aud the remainder of the evening was spent
in social converse.
Owing to sickness Mr.. and Mrs ID. Z. Burton
will not be at home ON Wednesday, but will be
pleased to see their friends ON the following
Wednesdays ut 925 Massachusetts avenue