Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-05
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home to their friends on Fridays after this
week at 2140 Florida avenue.
Mrs. S. Lacey Johnston gave birthday party
on Saturday last to her son Tom at her resi-
deuce. Ballston. Va. The guests were the
Misses Emily. Margaret and Janet Hayes, Maud.
Anna and Chloe Doolittle. Lillian Lewis and
Mary Johnston. the Masters Jesse Arnold. Cam
eron and Malcolm Hayes and Hoyt Johnston.
Mrs. Douglass HAYES and Miss Amanda Massey
assisted the hostess in entertaining the young
folks.
Mrs. Gen. Payne of 2215 Washington Circle
will not receive on tomorrow, but will receive
the following Fridays in January.
An enjoyable evening spent by The Club
at the home OF Miss Julia McGritlin, 1928 9th
street northwest, last evening. Among those
present were Mrs. HcGriihn. Mrs. Bell and the
Misses Bell. Leeds. Mckenzie, Manning Ma
thcws. Miller, Pipes and Wilder. the Messrs. Ii.
Dean, A. Cover, A. A. Hall, Ed. Leeds, Alex.
Mckenzie. j. Norris. Roy Pipes. Elmer Shane
and f. Weaver. The club adjourned nj late
hour to meet again at Miss Bell Leeds No. 1914
9th street northwest, on the Oath.
Last evening the residence OF Mrs. VIM. +.
Hoffman was the scene of delightful
dance. The Misses Hoffman assisted their
mother in receiving the guests. AT IL O'Clock
a collation. was served. after which dancing
continued. Mrs. Hoffman is most charming
hostess and the guests departed after having
spent a most enjoyable evening.
A full dress ball given New Year even
ing by the Harmony Circle at Masonic Temple,
which was participated in by sixty-two couple.
The decorations were tasteful and the hall pre-
scented brilliant and animated scene.
The wife and daughter of the charge de
affairs of Mexico will not receive tomorrow
but will be at home informally on FRIDAYS
thereafter at their residence, No. 1923 Connoc-
ticut avenue.
Ada C. Burch of 22lO street northwest en-
tertained THE Nomad Club" at progressive
euchre last evening. After a spirited contest
for two hours at the tables the prizes. which
were handsome, were awarded as follows: First
prize ladies. Miss Gertie Martin; first prize,
gents. Mr.. Delano; boobie prize, Miss Riser:
Sentiemans, Mr.. Gordon. After the contests
! supper was served. Among those present were
the Misses Martin. Russell, Guiiford, French,
Robinson. kiser, Bradley, Lynch and Burch
and Messrs. Guzman, Terry.s Bowen, Thayer,
Delano, Robinson, Bromwell, Fairfax, Burch
and Gordon.
There was an informal gathering last evening
at the residence of Misses Mae and Letitia Cole in
honor OF Miss Rose Jett. whose early departure
for her home is expected Music. recitations
and dancing were enjoyed. The instrumental
and vocal solos rendered by Misses Mae and
Letitia Cole. Miss Jett, Miss Sibiey and Messrs.
Rout, Cole, Kearney and Lyles were listened to
with pleasure. The recitation of Miss Rose
Jett was also most favorably received. 4 light
repast served about 10. Among those
present were the Misses Coles. Jett. SibIey.
Lyles. Nous and Messrs. Rout, Kearney, Lyles,
Cole. Orsbon and Tenley.
Mr.. and Mrs Joseph Barr have returned to
81 K street northwest after having spent the
holidays with their parents in Philadelphia.
Mrs Trundle of 80 X street northwest has re-
turned from visit to her sister. Mrs L. r.
Alnutt of Jacksonville, Montgomery county,
Nd.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Cooper Dean have re-
turned from their wedding trip and will be at
home Fridays from ill 6.
The reception III honor of Mr.. Will Carleton
president of the American Society of Authors,
at Wizards Hotel this evening will begin
promptly at 1870 Mr.. Carleton will have some
thing to say during the evening. and as he
leaves on the IL 80 train the banquet will, if
possible. be an hour earlier then intended, viz.
at o'clock.
Mrs. q. Warfeld Simpson will be at home in
formally on Fridays.
The Friends Literary Social met at Benjamin
Hendricksons. Dag 18th street southwest, last
evening. The subject for the evening was
'Iennyson. Mrs. Hendrickson and others
read interesting papers, afterward an hour was
spent In social pleasures. The next social will
be held on the evening of the 18th at Frank
Steers 10th and streets.
Miss Harriet Stone. daughter of Representa-
tive and Mrs. William A. Stone. of l721 Q street
northwest. gave a pleasant progressive euchre
party last night in honor of her guest. Miss
Allie Graham of Allegheny City, Pa. Among
those present were the Misses WILDER. Miss
Overton. Miss MaGee and Miss Gever, Mcssrs.
Magee, Llneaweaver and Stone and others.
Mrs. Capt. Chambers of Virginia is visiting DIR.
and Mrs. English.
Mrs. Representative ]. l.. Bretz will be at
home at 80 East Capitol street Mondays.
Miss Jennie V. Bschoff, 1926 Q street. gave
an ENJOYABLE dance to the members of the Ma
tional Crescent Club Monday evening" after
which Refreshments were served. Among those
present we're Mira. Bischoff. Mrs. Scott, Misses
Nettie Becker. Adrienne Won Esdorf. Blanche
Wallace. Mildred Lamont. Ger;ie tombstone
Kitty McGirr. Grace Winslow, Julia MADEIRA
Helen Bray, Belle AID Marie Maoney. Maize
Burnham, Mamie Schmitt. Florence Ricketts,
Mcssrs. Anderson. Brock. Wm. Becker. 4. r.
larner, ". 3. BerEervin. John +. Bischoff. J.
Justice. f. AiaEnsell. r. Justice F. j. Becker,
p. T. Leach, +. Z. Madeira. y. Perry Collins A.
S. Payn. c. ". ThorAe Z. Barnhain, l.. DoIlo-
way and c. Durham.