Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-08-31
SOCIAL MATTERS.

The summer residents of Bar Harbor were
highly entertained yesterday by an entirely
original style of amusement, in the nature of a
picnic on Porcupine Island. Mavroyeni
Bey, the Turkish minister, was one Of
the hosts Of the affair: Secretary Tracy
and all the fashionables we're present
at a series of comically arranged races.
In the program Of events were boat and canoe
races, lady and gentle man in each craft; an
animal race, which included everything catch
able from q bumble-bee to a donkey, each ami
NAL to be driven by lady with a piece Of
leg in the case Of four-footed animals
dash Of 100 yards for ladies, each to carry
glass OF water, winner to be the one having the
greatest quantity Of water remaining in the
glass at the finish. New England pie race, gen.
tlemen and ladies, dash OF 100 yards, eat pie
yards and retl-n, for most graceful couple and
greatest amount Of style.
Mrs. McGinnis and Mrs. Sweeney have re-
turned from Atlantic City.
Mrs. s. F. Kelley and granddaughter, Miss
Fannie E. Moffett Of 20SS I street northwest,
have gone to Niagara Falls and Buffalo, where
they will visit relatives and friends.
Miss Maude Thyson OF 9th street has gone to
Loon Lake and Canada to visit friends.
Mrs. W. F. Parish and daughter, who are
stopping at Paeonian Springs, Va, will return
next week.
DR.. D. NJ Mcpherson and family have re-
turned from Rehoboth.
Cards have been issued for the marriage OF
Miss sallie Phillips Wilson Of Wootiside, Md,
and Mr.. Arthur Lee Morsell, formerly of this
city, but now OF Milwaukee The wedding will
take place at Woodside on the evening Of the
18th instant, and weather permitting the cere-
mony will be performed on the lawn in front of
the old homestead. After an extended trip
| the bride and groom will reside in Milwaukee,
where Mr.. Morsell has recently engaged in
bus .ness.
Miss Edna F. Mitchell of 495 Maryland avenue
southwest has returned from Niagara Falls,
Watkins Glen and Penn Yam, N. Y, where she
visited the family Of Mr.. B. F. Feuner.
| The Misses Annie and Emma Wenig, accom-
| panied by their cousins. the Misses Annie Pfinn.
and Rosa Berberich Of this city, have left for a
weeks stay with relatives in Baltimore Miss
Katie Walter Of Boston, who has been spending
the summer with Mr.. Robert Berberich, is also
Of the party.
| An enjoyable reception was held last evening
al the residence Of Mr.. and Mrs. John Mankin,
l004 25th street. The occasion was the birth
day Of Mrs. Mankin, who was the recipient OF
many handsome presents. An interesting cpl
sode Of the evening was the christening OF the
little son Of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Berghausen,
81, Mr.. Harry Gladmon standing as sponsor.
Among those present were Mrs. Giadmon, Mr.
ard Mrs. A. Waldsauer, Mr.. and Mrs. Chas.
Diller. Mr.. H. Berghausen, r., Mr.. King, Mr..
and Mrs. Wackman and many others. An ele-
CANT supper was served, after which the guests
INDUCED in dancing.
Miss Nellie r. Adams of 9Th street northeast
has returned from three weeks stay ct st.
Georges Island
Miss Bessie Sweet Of as ~ street northwest
who has been visiting relatives ut Glendale
Nd, has returned.
Miss Mollie McConvey and Miss Maude Jim.
erson Of Takoma are spending few weeks In
the vicinity Of Falls Church, Leesburg and
Round Hill We