Evening journal., 1893-09-07

Mrs Ferd. Partridge, of Baltimore; Mrs
Isabelle Stidhsm and Misses Phoebe
Lille and Lucy Stidham. Messrs Rhees
and Albert Bradford, William Simmons,
Edward Thomas. Albert Shaw, William
Zane Mr.. and Mrs Robert Reeder, Mr..
and Mrs Broomal, Mr. and Mrs Glatt,
Mr.. and Mrs Grisom, George Cooling,
David Messmer
Mr.. and Mrs Stidham will reside in
the western part of the city. Refresh
ments were served in abundance. The
music and stringed orchestra was under
the direction of MesErs. Bradford.
Mrs. William M. Kennard and her
charming daughter, Miss Kennard, of
Wilmington, Del, entertained a large
number Of friends at cards on Tuesday
evening at the Maple Shade Inn, says the
Bradford, Va, News. The inn parlors
we're very tastily decorated with bios
SONS and flowers, which, with the sub.
dued and soft light of a number of stand
lamps, and the lovely costumes of
lovelier women, made a scene that glad
dened every heart that saw IL.
Whist was the order of the evening,
but its first rule, which prevented all
conversation, was thrown to the winds
The constant hum Of conversation and
the ripping Of laughter caused many q
couple to change tables when the little
bell would tinkle before the game was
finished.
Enjoyable refreshments we're served
in the private dining-room Of the inn
about midnight, after which the floors
of the large Office and entrance bali
were cleared and waxed and all Joined
in delightful dance that lasted till
o'clock. AS usual with the inn, every
one had charming time and declared
the hostesses queens among their sex.
Miss Mary Missimer, Of this city, has
returned from pleasant weeks visit
to friends at Trainer.
Edward Mendinhall and family, ac-
companied by Mrs. Frank Taylor and
Miss Anna Gilpin left this morning for
the Worlds Fair. They will be gone
two weeks.
William Taylor, Of Philadelphia. is
spending few days with relatives in
this city.
Edward Mullin returned from the
} NNoAAQ . 4 al AoaA CfNnAhHs
Edwin NJ stradley has returned from
delightful visit to relatives at Church
hill, Nd
Miss Lizzie Berg, Of West Fourth
street. is spending two weeks with hel
friend, Miss Hattie McCay, Of South
Chester.
Miss Name Anderson, Of this city
has been visiting Mrs. George B. Irwin
of West Chester.
Harry Missimer and sister Mary Mis-
sinner, have been visiting Miss Clemmi
Downes. in Marcus Hook
r Mrs. Benjamin D. Bowen and daughte
4 were in Philadelphia yesterday.
Mrs. P. H.T. Wyatt, of Pennsgrove
, n. J.,visited relatives in this city yesteI
l day.
Bernard Carr and Alexander McGowe
are az the Elkton Fair and rumor has
, that they are picking out the winnin
horses.
B Mrs Harry L. Garrett and son, Victor
D Of this city. have returned home after
four weeks visit to relatives near Wy
oming. Del.
Alfred E. Fowler. Of Smyrna, is regi
9 tered at the Hotel Willis.
g Colonel EnOch Moore and superinter
Q dent A. G. McCsusland have gone
New York TO witness the yacht races.
j. B. Morrow, Of oxford, Nd, is regi
: tered at the Clayton House.
r H. Q. Browne is at Elkton Fair
: Mr.. and Mrs Sterling Taylor, of Bait
il more, are visiting friends here.
Miss Isabella Davidson is visiting rel
tives in Ardmore, Pa.
\; j. @. Meem, formerly city engineer
!. Buena Vista. Va. came to WilmingtS
Il to day in expectation of getting a pla'
g in the Street and Sewer DepaItmel
4 vacated by Theodore A. Leisen, no
2 superintendent of parks.
,, Election Commissioner Thomas Dor
/ aud William Murphey are at Elkton Fa
I. to-day.