Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-18
LOOKING TO EASTER.
A Quiet Week in the World of So
oiety.
SOME LENTEN DIVERSIONS.
The Dog Show Helps Out . Dull W eek-The
List Of Prospective Weddings Growing
The Reception to the Diplomatic Corps
Various Events of the Week.


in and there is no reason to suppose that the
pace will be any hvelier now Until after Easter
Those who are fond Of outdoor exercise made
the most of their chances the fine DAYS Of the
past week and many carried their enthusiasm
to the extent Of walking about yesterday in the
snow and rain. The afternoon church services
are well attended and. so the early morning
ones for that matter, right straight
Along. Theater parties were never
more popular than they have been all
the past winter. and have been even more 30
during Lent Music lovers the past week had
unusual opportunities also, and the symphony
concert was the largest meet society has had
for some time. The dog show afforded form
OF diversion no less interesting, and was well
attended by those who own the most dogs
themselves. Between one thing and another
Lent will be over before you know it. and then
. two or three weeks of q spring season can be
pretty surely reckoned upon. Two weeks
from tomorrow will be Easter Sunday.
The Easter season will not be Unfortunately
gay. The chances are that it will be absolutely
devoid Of Official entertainments. The list OF
weddings continues on the increase and all
promise to be very pretty IN arrangement. Be
side. the interesting personality of the couples
themselves. however, would be sufficient.
There was considerable disappointment
among the ladies' of the diplomatic corps yes
terdsy when ii became known that the recep-
ton Of the corps this afternoon by the Presi-
be present Not only the ladies of the corps
but the corps itself would have been gratIfied
in meeting Mrs. Cleveland at this juncture.
most of them never having seen her and all of
them wanting to do so.
Mrs. Cleveland and Mrs. Harriet Lane John
son met Yesterday afternoon at the residence
of Miss Clara Barton. The present and former
mistresses of the White House had pleasant
chat together before the lecture began. to
which both had been invited At an inter-
mission in the proceedings the latter was
anxious to 60, but hesitated to do so
because Mrs. Cleveland gave sign
Of leaving. She asked friend. Twill it be
proper for me to go before Mrs. Cleveland?"
and the latter laughed she said ''Surely
YOU can answer that question better than
can" Mr.. johnson replied: "Well. YOU know
i am very oid-fashio and belong 10 the old
times She waited. however, as d every body
else for Mrs. Cleveland TO make a move first.
The Vice President and Mrs Stevenson have
accepted an invitation to be present Easter
Monday night at the bazaar which is to be
held IN Baltimore fOp the purpose of raising
funds for the monument TO the Maryland
heroes of the revolution. The bazaar will be
prinCII ally exhibition of revolutionary relics.
Miss Grace Carew Sheldon of Buffalo. y. Y.
manager Of the successful Woman's Exchange
Of that city. Is in town, the guest OF Mrs. WV.
Cooper OF 1911 l. street. Miss Sheldon Is a
graduate of Wells College. of which Mrs. Cleve-
lanu IL an Alumni, ana the auIDOr o. n clever
book Of travel, entitled 'As We saw 1t In 80.
A novel and interesting progressive euchre
party was given BY Miss Langley at her resi-
dence on VI street last evening. 1t being the
DAY in which the shamrock and shilialah reign
supreme the young hostess took advantage Oi it
by introducing some charming and original
ideas, which were greatly enjoyed BIZ her
guests. Green decorations and favOrs were
used In profusion- The prizes were very hand
some and unique. After a collation. was enjoyed
music added 10 the pleasure OF the evening.
Among those present were Misses Bailey,
joyce. Perdue, Lockhart. heogh. NcNan:z.
Simpson. Beers, Stockett. Ridgley. Arthur. and
Messrs. Smith, Hensey, lare. Bond Morton,
Brooks. Harper. Mcdaniel. Fuhmvan. simpson.
Goodwin. Constant, Osborne. DIR. Caldwell ana
DR.. McComas and Gen. and Mrs. A. ID. HsZen.
Asupper was held at Eillyards Hall Wednes-
day night. arranged by Misses Bertha Grossart.
Ella Adams. Augusta Grossart. Alice Opydike
and Lena Hartman. The hall was decorated
with palms and flowers. After supper music
and games were kept up until a late hour
Mr.. and Mrs. r. A. Phillips of 1911 18th
street northwest entertained the Potomac
Literary Club on Tuesday evening last. and the
large parlOrs We're completely filed with the
members and invited guests DR.. ID. s. Lamb.
the president, occupied the chair and during
the business session Mrs Mary J. Cunningham
and Prof. Thomas J. MURRAY were elected
to membership Maj Alfred II. Sears,
long a resident and engineer in
Peru. gave a prof table and interesting talk on
Peru and Her People" which listened to
with marked attention. At the close OF a short
social session the exercises were continued with
piano solo by Miss Lulu Facius song by Miss
Mary Hessler. recitation BY Mrs. LA. Naylor
and q song by Miss Nellie Dobbins, which con-
cluded the program.
Among those present were DIR. D. s. Lamb,
M and Mrs Geo. C. Gornam and friends. Mr..
and Mrs. X. A. Phillips. Miss Phillips. F. Z.
Taylor and ladies. Prof. Klemm. Miss Facius,
Mrs. VI. Stierlin, Will c. Stierlin. Mr.. and Mrs
Silas Boyce. DIR. and Mrs Thos. Robinson, Mr..
and Mrs. Chas. Davies. DIR. C. A. v Hartieben,
Lothrop. Mr.. and Mrs. John /. Norris. Mrs.
John Beasley, Miss Barnis, Miss Crosthwaite
Miss Bronson. Miss Nellie Dobbins,
Miss Mary Hesler. Mr.. and Mrs.
n. s. Boynton, Mr.. and Mrs Watson.
Miss Watson, Mrs. NJ. A. Austin and daughter
Mrs. Indiana Cowling and daughters, Mrs. F.
A. sebring. Mrs. ". ". Baker. Miss Mary c.
Bennett, Miss flora Met reary Mrs. l. L.
Morreil- Geo. c. Gwynne. Prof. Skutch. Miss
A. VI. Chamberlain. VI. Ernest Lippitt. Mrs. ID.
5. Corser. MIR. and Mrs. H. V. Colon. Mrs. Y
W. Miller Of Chicago. Judge o. y. Riley. Cart
H j. Piayter. Mrs. VI. A. Naylor. Miss Mary
Ellis. Miss Annie Mckevitt and the Misses
Strickler.
The nominate Progressive Euchre Club held
its sixth semi-monthly meeting at the residence
evening. All the members were present except
Mrs. James l. White. who represented bv
Mr.. Wilcox. who played the part of iadv
The membership consists OF the following: Mr.
and Mrs W. H. Fletcher. Mr.. and Mrs Edward
w. Griffin. Mr.. and Mrs. c. L. Hughes Mr.. and
Mrs. i. h. sailer. Mr.. and Mrs. G.. Warfeld
simpson. MIR. and Mrs {. ". yickery and Nr.
and Mrs Jas. l. White. The frs, prize for
lady was won by Mrs. ". W. Griffin. a hand
some gauze fan. hand painted; the. second BY
Mrs q. W. Simpson. a silver hatpin. First
gents prize. silver pencil. by Mr.. Jas. l.
White: the second, a silver necxtle clip. by Mr.
E W. ". Griffin. An elaborate supper con-
eluded the evenings entertainment. The next
meeting will be held AT the residence of Mr.. and
Mrs C. W. Viekery, on Friday, 2ith instant.
Miss Alice Henning entertained the Euchre
Club. of which she is a member, at her home
ON 18th street Thursday evening. After lively
contest. the head prizes We won by Mr. Oliver
and Mrs Yates. Tue second prizes were won
BY Mr.. Semmes and Miss Douglas. Those par
tlcIpating in the game were Mr.. and Mrs. E. j.
Renick. Ar. and Mrs. Semmes, Mr.. and Mrs.
G. t. Belt. the Misses Long. Lyles. Collins,
Walv, Turpin, and the Messrs. Jennings
Manner, Fletcher, Henning, Yates. Wilson and
Taylor.
The Misses Wolf and their friend. Miss Fannie
Michel Of New York. viii be at home Sunday,
llO9 o.h street northwest
Mrs. Rotterdam Buchanan left the city yes