Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-24
SOCIAL MATTERS.

where she il making . restful stay on the uay
home to New York. She has been all winter IN
the south and feels benefited by the sojourn
there. She ID receiving . great deal Of at,en-
ton from all her old friends. On SATURDAY.
night quite Q gathering OF them met in her
parlor, including the Mexican minister and
Mrs Romero and Gen. Van vliet Mrs Grant
Is in good health. On Saturday she called at
the White House and had pleasant visit with
Mrs. Cleveland.
Sir Julian and Lady Pauncefote and their
daughter will be the guests this week in New
York during the naval review Of Mr. and Mrs.
Reward Cooper, who will have Q number OF
prominent people under their roof.
The Ladies' Aid Society OF the Eastern Dis
pensary will give lunch and afternoon tea for
the beneft Of that charity at Willard Hall
Wednesday and Thursday OF this week from
~ to5.
Mrs. Lucretia wolcott Knowlton, mother Of
Mrs. Browne, l645 street, will celebrate her
seventy-sixth birthday anniversary on Mon
day, May !, from to Z.
Secretary Hoke Smith has returned from his
visit down south. where he was most Of the
time suffering from an attack OF grip. He will
go TO New York tomorrow with the presiden tial
party, and for that reason Mrs. Smith and the
children did not return with him. Ms smith
Is In mourning and would not care. therefore.
TO participate IN the social events of the week
in New York. She will come on, however
within the next fortnight and remain with the
Secretary until the warm weather comes.
Miss Kate E. Thomas is at Atlantic City 70
recuperate after her recent severe illness. Her
sister, Miss Fannie Thomas, is with her
Mrs. John A. Logan and Mrs Beriah wilkins
are in Chicago TO superintend the placing of
the exhibit of Washington women in the
woman's building. They will not return until
after the opening ceremonies Of the worlds
fair.
The engagement Of Miss Condit Smith Of
York, grandson of the late Cyrus Field, has
been announced.
Mrs. Viewer, wife of Representative Viewer, is
at the Irvington.
Senator and Mrs. Gordon went to New York
today, and from there will go to Chicago for
the opening ceremonies of the worlds fair.
Miss Caroline Gordon is now in New York visit
ing with friends
Mr.. Gardiner G.. Hubbard will receive the
Duke Of Veragua At his house. on Dupont
Circle, tomorrow afternoon from 8 until S
O'Clock. The Duke of Veragua has been elected
an honorary member of the National Geo.
graphic Society, and the diploma of election
will be presented to him in the afternoon by
the officers OF the society. The President Of
the United States and the Duke Of Varagua are
the only honorary iembers OF the society.
progressive eucher party was given at the
home Of Miss Ruth Brooks, No. 9S3 street
northwest, on Friday evening last, it being in
the form OF a surprise party for Miss Brooks
The gentlemen's first prize. a scarf pin. was
won by Mr.. c. X. Macy, the ladies' fret prize
q hat pin, being won by Mrs. W. A Morsen
The gentlemens BOBBY fell to Mr.. Thos. White
and the ladies' to Miss Ethel Young. Following
the distributing Of the prizes came refresh
ments OF dainty and tempting order, and the
ladies in charge, Mrs. Merton Smith and Mrs
W. A. Morsell, were highly complimented on
their ability and success in that line. Later
the floor was cleared and dancing was INDUCED
in until a late hour, when the company dis
persed.
The ladies in charge Of the Deaconess Home,
1140 North Capitol street. which has been the
center of a large amount of charitable work
since its establishment will give tea" with a
silver offering at the home tomorrow evening
from to o'clock The tea will be an occa-
sion Of interest it will afford opportunity for
inspecting the home and getting an idea Of the
work OF the deaconesses, who have done much
to relieve the suffering poor and sick during
the past severe winter.
Miss Wilson of the customs division, Treasury
Department, who broke down from nervous
prostration two weeks ago, has recovered after
q short stay at the seashore.
Capt. Rockefeller. now stationed at Sackett's
harDOr. n. l.. mas Deen WISHING friends IN this
city for the past week.
The marriage Of Mr.. r. X Cralle to Miss
Sadie Vaughan OF Norfolk will take place at
ST. Luke's Church, Norfolk, on Wednesday
evening, April 26.
The marriage of Mr.. VIM. o. HAZEL and
Miss Mary & Dove Of 634 18th street north
east, which was postponed on account of ILL
ness in the brides family, will take place
Wednesday, the Goth. at p. m. at st. Joseph 9
Church. corner OF I'd and streets northeast
Mr.. and Mrs. John Martin Henderson have
returned to the city from their tour of the
West India Islands and are now located at the
Woodmont
Mr.. and Mrs. George Hildreth have gone over
to New York to attend the wedding Of Mr.
Hildreth's youngest sister. Violet, to Mr.. Chap
man Hyams of New Orleans. The wedding
will take place the 25th instant at ST.
Thomas Church, followed by a reception at the
residence of Mr.. and Mrs. Addison Cammack,
the latter being a sister of the bride
After an absence of eight months Mrs. A.
Ella Wilson has returned to Washington from
the West, and will remain with her daughter
Mrs. ]. ID. King, on Capitol Hill, No. 20s lst
street northeast
pleasant wedding took place in Holly Beach
City. n. J., on the 5th instant. in which Mrs
Alkaline Buchanan Of Philadelphia. formerly Of
this city. was married to Mayor Andrew Shakes
peare Weeks of Anglesea, n. J. Upon their
arrival at Anglesea they were met by large
number of friends.