Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-12-23


Christmas tree fun usual but tomorrow
afternoon instead of Christmas morning,
first planned. Mr. and Mrs. Mckee. Mr.. and
Mrs. Russell Harrison, Lieut.. and Mrs. Parker
and Mrs. Dimmick will join the President at
his Christmas dinner.
Col and Mrs. Thomas F. Barr have sent invi-
tatlon- here for the marriage of their daughter.
I Miss Alice Gertrude. to Lieut. Frank Tompkins
Of the seventh regime mt, United States cavalry.
at - Cornelius Chapel. Governors Island. y.
Y. at ~ O'Clock Wednesday, January 4.
Col Barr and family very well known here
by their former residence and as pleasantly re-
membered- The bride-elect has received the
| warmest expressions Of her large circle OF
friends in her approaching marriage.
The holiday festivities for the Young ladies
and gentlemen who still in school will COM
| mence tonight by the dance given by Mr.. and
Mrs. Warder for the friends of their second
daughter. the dancing party tomorrow night. OF
I which Miss Grace Norris is hostess. and Mrs.
| Wards dancing party for the friends of her
| children. the party on Tuesday next when the
sons of Representative and Mrs Hit will be
the hosts, and Miss Lena Hutchinsons dance
in honor Of her guest Miss Cornell. On
Wednesday next Senator and Mrs. Hale's sons
I Will entertain about the same circle at dance.
On Thursday night Miss Genevieve Mattingly
| will be the hostess of another gathering of
young people and on Saturday, December 81.
/ Mr. and Mrs John r. McLean's fancy dress ball
/ viii fascinate both old and Young. That even
ing the Younger daughters of the vice presiden-
| ,iai household will give a dance for the mem
bers Of the dancing class to which they belonged
/ iast winter.
Mrs. Charles Gibson was Mt home to callers
| yesterday afternoon at her apartments. at the
I shoreham. and made quarter hour pass very
/ delightfully."- for the many who dropped in. Mrs.
| Dixon and Mrs. George Davis assisted in re-
ceiving. while Miss McCeney poured tea. Sena-
! tor Gibson was also present. Mrs. Gibson will
accompany her husband on the senatorial trip
| down TO Havana and Florida. They start to-
/ morrow and will spend their Christmas travel
| ing.
Mrs. Alex. Msgruder will give dinner party
tonight. followed by supper to a group of
eighteen friends.
| Senator and Mrs. Mcmillan will 60 out to
Detroit to spend the holidays and will bring
! their daughter back with them early In jan
! uary.
Senator Stockbridge will give 8 dinner party
tonight.
The marriage of Mr.. VIM. L. waesche of
Montgomery, Nd. to Miss Mamie A.
Terry of this city took place Wednes-
day evening at the parsonage of the North
Capitol Street VI. +. Church. The bride was
becomingly sttired in a fawn-colored broadcloth
dress, with hat to match The presents were
numerous and tasteful
Mrs p. F. Stewart daughter of Senator VIM
/ ". Stewart OF Nevada, and her two sons will
spend several DAYS with her father at the Port
land during the holidays. She is expected to
arrive from New York on the 9th instant.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. W. Christmas have returned
10 the city and are located at I4l6 18th street
northwest.
Mrs. Ellen Meade Clarke of Atlanta Ga, is
Spending the winter with relatives at 928 r
street northwest.
The Octagon Euchre Club met on last Satur-
day evening at the residence Of Mrs Dora T.
NoOrhis, 6l7 street northwest. Those present
were Ii. NJ foumans, Mrs. DIR. Smith. DIR. ".
Il. Pomeroy. DR.. and Mrs T. Calver. Judge o.
\. Riley, Mrs. F. d. Rogers and Mrs D. T.
yoorbis.
Miss Laura Zeh is spending very enjoyable
time with her sister, Mrs. F. H. Brandenburg,
at Pueblo. Colo. Miss Zen. accompanied by
Mrs. Brandsnburg and children, returns to her
home the latter part of February.
The marriage of Miss Mary Manning to Mr.
Louis c. Fletcher of this city took place at the
home of the brides mother, Mrs Van H.
Manning, at Branchvile. Nd. Yesterday at
?. IN. Owing to the recent death of ths brides
father the ceremoney was witnessed only by
the immediate relatives. The couple left at
o'clock for New York.
Mrs p. V. DeGraw, accompanied by her son
Edwin, will spend the holiday season with her
mother III fhiladeiihla.
Miss Gertrude MacNulfy, a student of Mount
Holyoke College, Mass. is spending her holiday
vacation at the residence of her parents, 917
North Carolina avenue southeast. Miss Mac
Nulty completes her studies next June and re-
turns to the city for permanent residence.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. r. Mckee, who have been
on short visit to New York. returned to
Washington this morning and will spend the
Christmas holidays with the President
The engagement is announced of Miss Fannie
Cohen. daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. Moses Cohen.
to Mr.. Alfred Selinger. At home Sunday
January and Janugrys.
Miss c. Rita Payne of Brockton, Mass is Wis
iting her uncle. DIR. +. W. Ritter of street.
She returns eat Immediately after the holidays.
Mr.. John f. Brooks Of the record and PEN
sion division, War Department, and Miss Theresa
McCaferty, daughter of Mrs. T.. McCafferty of
No. l2l5 q street northwest. were united in
marriage sterday. Rev. Dr. Nc Kim of Epiphany
Church performing the ceremony. The young
couple were made the recipients of many con-
grstulstions and handsome presents Mr.. and
Mrs. Brooks will reside at No. 102 q street
northeast. and. after keeping open house on
New Year cav, Mrs. Brooks will be at home
to her friends every Tuesday evening.
Col. and Irs. Graves of Duluth are at the
Portland
reception Was given by Mr. and Mrs. Samuel
T. Darby Of 423 VI street northeast "Wednesday
evening, the occasion being the fifth anniver-
sary Of their marriage. Mrs c. A. Sheehy and
Mrs. o. ID. Hyier assisted IN receiving the
guests, while Mrs. Ii. T.. Burton, Mrs. j. w.
Reid and Misses Edwards and Medairy attended
10 the refreshment tables. The handsome
presents received by Mrs. Darby were greatly
admired by those present. anoEg whom were
Mr.. and Mrs. ii. NJ. Westfail Mr.. and Mrs
Geo. Nandercook. Mr.. and Mrs. J. X. Grace
Dir. and Mrs. ). L. Houchen, Col. and Mrs. T.
W. Ayres, Mr.. and Mrs. L. q. Riley, Mr.. and
Mrs. +. VI. Tryon. Mr.. and Mrs Thomas Pace.
Mr. and Mrs. shott, Mr.. and Mrs. Kitchin, Mr.
and Mrs.. Fogarty, Misses Brennan, Hutton.
Sharp. Davies. Cayanagh, Duffie, keenan,, Mrs
j. W. Nathers, Mrs. ]. Sheehy. Mrs. VI. Cav
aIAgh, Mrs. J. ID. Hyler. Mrs. F. W. Brandes.
Mes.rs. Orrick, Reid. Polk. Morris, Hyler,
Becker, Sheehy. Chamberlain. Terrell, Burton,
Chisolm, shaw, Sullivan, Clements and Babcock
The second euchre meeting OF the Nornad
Club was held last Wednesday evening at the
residence OF Miss Gullford, 9l4 East Capitol
street There are many members OF the
club who are expert players of this game that
the evening one of come excitement the
prizes being 20 closely contested for. Miss
Bu-ch captured the ladies first prize while Mr..
Mayer was the winner Of the gentemen's prize
/ Those present were: Mr.. and Mrs. Robertson,
the Misses Morris, Robertson, Miller Lula
MURRAY Ella MURRAY Ada Burcb Iatrn French