Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-03-14
SOCIAL MATTERS.

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ception tonight to meet Mr.. and Mrs. Nikisch
During Inauguration week the Misses Paunce-
tote gave O'Clock tea to meet their new York
/ guests.
The Little Sisters of the Poor will have their
annual st. Joseph's day dinner 70. the inmates
o: the Home FOR the Aged on Monday next,
March 90
The ladies Of the Pierce Guild had possession
of Willard Hall TODAY. 1t is full Of booths,
lunch tables and, Of course, buyers and lunch
ers. The lunch was in charge OF Mrs. Light
foot, Mrs. Noble, Mrs. Pennin, Mrs. French,
Mrs. Thompson and Mrs. Emmons. and all
manner Of homemade substantials and deli
cacies were served The fancy table. which 10
gaily decorated with yellow and white muslin
and set with ivy garlands and palms, is
crowded with pretty and useful articles
for sale. the work Of the ladies them
selves, Mrs Charles G. Dulin is in charge
of the table and is assisted by Mrs. F. ". Pill
ing, Mrs. Z. r. Wallace, Mrs. o. g. Staples,
Mrs. Swope and Mrs. 8. R. Bond. Mrs. G.
Edgsr Allen. with a number Of young lady
assistants, has the tea. coffee and chocolate
tables in her care. Luncheon over at 2
o'clock. and then the entertainment changed
into tea and bazar. The same transformation
will take place tomorrow. The proceeds are to
go toward providing necessaries for the Wash
ington Home for Foundlings.
A reception was given Saturday evening,
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their residence, III 9th street northeast to cele
brate the twenty-f fifth anniversary of their mar
risge The parlors were beautifully trimmed
with palms and flowers. They were assisted
in receiving by Col and Mrs. II. E.. Burton.
Miss Lizzie Hopkins and Miss Lula Fuller
served the lemonade, Mrs A. B. Thornton the
chocolate. and Mrs. ]. William DeGrange, the
coffee. The Inequalities of the dining room
were Dispensed by Mrs.v. r. Bishop, Mrs. N. c.
Rice, Miss Apnabel Hope and Miss Gussie
Thomas. Rev. E. o. Eldridge of Douglass Me-
mortal NJ. E. Church, in few well-chosen
words, expressed to Capt. Thatcher and wife
the sentiments of all present after which they
were invited to the dining room. The floral
decorations were very pretty, especially the
handsome center piece, which consisted of
Gala lilies, white tulips and smilsx.
Capt. and Mrs. Thatcher were the recipients
OF many beautiful and useful presents. Among
the numerous guests present were Rev. 2. o.
Eldridse. Mr. and Mrs. o. ID. Thatcher, DIR. H.
w. Beatty and wife, Mr.. and Mrs. A. b.
Thornton, MIR. and Mrs. J. J. Freeland, Mrs. A.
g. Thomas. Takoma Park; Mr.. ]. S. s. Cassler
Of Louisville, Ky, Mrs. ]. McTsggart, Miss
Jessie Mc1aggart, Mrs NJ. c. Davis. Mr.. and
Mrs J. William De Grange and daughter, MIR.
Jonathan Thatcher. Mira Judge Hoae. King
wood, WA; Mrs. w. II. Michael. MIR. and Mrs.
': r. Bishop: Mr.. and Mrs. ".
N, Barber. Mr. and Mrs. Van Fleet,
Col Fl. E. Burton. wife and daughter, Mrs.
NJ. Quinn. Mrs. White Mrs. Devoe, Mr.. and
Mrs. II. Simms. Mrs. s. Carey. Mrs. Mary
Becker. Mrs. ". ". Chambers, Miss Lula n.
Fuller, Miss Julia Pollock and sister, Mrs. j.
Langley, Mrs. NJ. Hendricks, Mrs. Hosmer,
Mrs. Shotwell, Mr.. Rufus Newell, Mr.. Geo.
Wakefield, Miss Lolita Wakefield, Miss Bird
Lodge, Miss Franc Small, Miss Lizzie Hopkins.
Miss Annabel Hoke, Kingwood. W. Va; Miss
Gussle Thomas. Tskoma Park; Mrs. McRice,
Mr.. Arthur Bishop and u Cady Burton.
Mrs. n. ~
Smithfeld. Va, are spending this month with
Mrs. E. VI. Shirley Of 4l6 Rhode Isla. j avenue.
They will be at home to their friends on Thurs
days during the month.
Miss Nan S. Bard daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
William Dunn Bard. will be married tomorrow
to Mr. William Frank Hubbard me ceremony
will take place at the New York Avenue Presby-
terrain Church at high noon.
Owing to indisposiNpn Mrs James Ians-
burgh will not be able to receive this wednes-
day
Misses Willie Plant and Edith HUNT, on ac-
count of the health Of the latter, left town this
morning for month sojourn in the mountains
of North Carolina. Upon their return they
will be located at 1882 9th street northwest,
where they will be pleased to see their friends.
Mrs. Lucy B. Moore Of Buffalo is visiting her
parents. Judge and Mrs. Samuel Biddle, at
their residence. No. 500 2lst street northwest.
Miss Margaret Kelley will on Friday evening
give dancing party to her guests, Miss Kittie
Breen. Miss Norine Purcell and Miss Lizzie
McTeigh of Massachusetts,.
Miss Dasie Sykes, formerly of this city, but
now Of Columbus, Ohio, who has been visiting
friends here for the past three weeks, is now
spending few days with Miss Lettie Morris OF
1909 Columbia street northwest.
Miss Mamie WEIGH, accompanied BY her
cousin. Miss Maggie Fitz Gerald, left today for
Baltimore for a week.
DIR. B. A. Vaughan, Mrs. and Miss Vaughan
Of Columbus, Miss. are at the Shoreham. Gov.
Sims, who is Of the party, has rooms at the
Arlington.
Mr.. Harry Light Of Brooklyn, Ny, who has
been visiting his aunt. Mrs. Durfee of 223 18th
street southwest, has returned to his home.
Mrs. Sparks, accompanied by her grand
daughter, Miss Florence Sparks has returned
to Ee- home in Brooklyn after q stay of three
weeks in Washington.
The District Women's Suffrage Association
have Issued cards for q reception to Princess
Kaiulani tomorrow evening at o'clock, at the
Wimodaughsls parlors. The reception will
have no political Significance. but is intended
merely as an expression of courtesy and per-
sonal sympathy from women to a oman.
The social meeting OF the National Geographic
Society which will be held at the Arlington on
Wednesday evening from 9 until II clock,
promises to be a most enjoy able occasion. Mrs.
Carlisle will receive the guests. assisted by Mrs.
Blount, Mrs. Pollock, Mrs. MCGEE, Mrs. Powell,
Miss Waite and Miss Villas. 1t is expected
that several members Of the cabinet and most
of the scientists of the city. with other guests.
will attend the meeting. Those who attended
the meeting last year will certainly desire to
avail themselves Of the privilege of attending
second time.
Senator Mcpherson will give a reception to-
morrow evening to meet Vice President Ste
venson.