Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-15

dence. Mr.. Darling 10 still an invalid. but his
health has greatly improved. Hn mother. Mrs
Flora Adams Darling. is in Canada
The ''short Story Club" had the largest al
tendance Of the season on Wednesday evening
at willard's The authors Of the evening we're
Frances r Burket and DR.. l. r. Klemm Both
stories were highly praised The presentation
OF prize for the best story OF three thousand
words or less was made. OF the stories sub
mitsed to the four judges. Dr.. swan N.
Burnett being final judge. that Of Miss
The wolcott Orchestra played several times.
Songs by Mr.. McCauiey aud Mrs. Barringer, .
piano solo by MIRA Cough and guitar music BY
Col W. H. Walcott completed delightful mu-
steal program Recitations by Mr and Misc
lockwood we're enjoyed.
Among thoee present werp: Mrs. Alex. Be.i.
Miss Beall. Mr.. Edwin Priest. Mr.. and Mrs J.
H. Whitaker, Mr.. and Miss McCreery, Mra l.
A Graham, Mrs l. w. Vale, Misses Rirg-
gold, sDr. ID. c. Chapman, Mr.. and Miss v
c. Lewis, Mr.. Geo. Gwynn. Miss C. Mytin-
Mrs. NJ. l. Giers. Mrs Imogene Morrow,
MrA A Powell, Mrs. Clarke, Mr.. Porter,
DR.. c. ". McNsughton, Mr.. and Mrs c. W. H.
Ellis. Mis Lulu Fscius, DIR. Klemm. Mrs. and
the Misses Merritt MrN yo,rhis, Miss
Danvray, Mrs. Hart. MrA Cranden, Mra Z NJ.
Burkett. Mrs. F. W. s Phelps. Mrs. NJ J.
Stephens, Mr.. aud Mrs. J. s. Dufke, Miss
Waicott, Judge o. N. Riley, Mr.. and Mrs. A. T..
Skinner, Mrs. Joseph Roy, Mrs. ]. AdAmson
Of Fort Worth, Tex. Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
burkett, Mr.. and Mrs. II. A. Jones and Miss J.
Hartford.
A pleasant gathering Of young folks met at
the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. McMemamin Of K
street northwest on last Tuesday evening in
honor of their two daughters. Mamie aud
Annie. Mr.. VIM DunwoIf, Mrs. Van Ruth
and Miss CooIey sang. and the Misses Foley,
Meehan and McMemamin sang . trio. There
we've present in addition TO the above Mes
DANES Post. Hollohan, Misses &. Cooney, NJ.
Foley, b. Shafer. A. Meehan, H McGowen. C.
Conner ard NJ. McMemamin and Messrs ID.
Van Ruth, ]. Morgan, I. Dunbar p. Lynn,
VIM. German, T. Boyden. J. Hastings and b.
Ashford.
Mrs. Edward n. and Miss Annie Lewis OF
1916 street northwest have returned to the
city, after making q visit to Richmond. Va.
Mrs. Adee and Miss Gordon have left the
Cochran. where they have sojourned for the
winter, and are now in New York city. They
will be absent some time.
Mr.. and Mira StiebeI have removed their resi-
dence to No. f726 18th street northwest, and
viii be pleased to receive their friends there
Mrs. Cornelia A. Cooke has announced the
marriage Of her daughter. Perle shepard, to
W. Francis Thomas on Wednesday, March 20.
Miss Jennie Jacobs Of St Louis viii leave
here on the 18th for San Antonio, Tex, 10
visit her sister, Mrs. George White.
Miss Marian Phelps, the only daughter Of
VIM. Walter Phelps, American minister to Ger
many, and DR.. Franz Won Rothenburg under
secretary OF the interior Of Germany, ii is an
nounced, are engaged to be married The
wedding, it is expected, will take place in Ber-
lin next month. The couple viii spend the
summer in Europe, and in the autumn will
visit this country.
Mr.. and Mrs. p. NJ. Dubant have returned
from their trip to Florida Mr.. Dubant has
improved in health.
Mrs. +. d. Mahoney and daughters, Misses
Inia An Nellie Of New Orleans left last Tuesday
for Boston During their stay here they were
the guests Of Mrs. II. N. jenkins Of li30 9th
street northwest
Mr.. aud Mrs. R. S. Howkins, after . visit Of
six weeks at Mrs A. Deyo's, have left for their
home in New York.
Mrs. J. NJ Ellicott is in the city for . few
days. stopping at 81 d street northwest.
Miss Henrietta Kolmer and her cousin, Mis-
Blanche Rich of New York, will be at home
Sunday, April l6, when they viii be pleased TO
see their friends.
Miss Marion p. johnson is visiting Mrs. Ed
ward Darlington OF Baltimore.
There was a large gathering Of friends Of Mr.
aud Mr. Philip Nachmau at their residence. 1877
street, Friday evening to celebrate the fifth
anniversary Of their marriage. Mrs. Nachmau
vas assisted by her sisters. Mrs. L. Nachman
and Mrs. A. ]. Robinson. Among those present
were Mr.. and Mrs. ]. L. Blout, Mr. and Mrs
NJ. Clark, Mr.. and Mrs. A. J. Robinson, Mr.
Mrs. Z. Mayer. Mr.. and Mrs. J. f. Bout. Mr.
and Mrs. Kurby. Mr.. and Mrs. Dilier, Mr. and
Mrs. S. King, Mr.. and Mrs ID. Rosen. Mr. and
Mrs. G. A. O'Hare, Mr.. and Mrs. L. Nacnman
Mrs. r. Nachman, J. Mankin, II. G. Gladmon.
$. Hardy, j. Watson and daughter. c. IWalsky,
Misses lola Owen and Carrie WHISKY and Mr.
Hayme. A. and w. Grimes. G. Baushansen and
J. II. Grovenstein. Miss Alma Nachmau and
Master Leo and Harold Nschman danced some
fancy dances.