Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-05-12
SOCIAL MATTERS.

The Grand Duke Alexander of Russia, who is
now in New York. will be given a reception to-
night by the Russian consul. He will return
here next Wednesday, and during the re-
mainder of his stay will be frequently
entertained. On Thursday evening next, Nav
IL, Mrs. Brice will give large reception in
his honor. and on Saturday night the British
ambassador and Lady Paurcefote will give him
dinner Other dinners and entertainments
are also being planned for his delectation.
Many prominent homes will be open next week
in the entertainment of the delegates to the
assembly. Numerous Inequalities are also
being arranged, the foremost of which will
be. in all probability. the garden party to be
given by Senator and Mrs. Brice. Knowing the
uncertainty of the weather, Mrs. Brice, while
prepare to give this entertainment indoors
should the day selected. which will probably
be next Satur lay, happen to be raining.
Miss Grace Ely. daughter Of the principal of
the Maryland Academy for the Deaf and Dumb
at Frederick, is visiting Miss Ethel Fish.
Mr.. and Mrs. Page L. Zimmerman are now
settled in their new home. 6o2 Spruce street,
lie Droit Park, where they will be pleased to
see their friends.
Cham Guild has great pleasure in announcing
that the net receipts of the spring market were
-, 2S5. %, and also to express her appreciation
and thanks for the liberal support. help and SYM
pathy the market" received from the Daisy
Chain and general public.
pleasant birthday surprise party was given
last evening to Miss May b. Laing at her par
ents residence, No. Ills North Capitol street
She received a set Of silver tea spoons from her
many friends. Among those present were Misses
Mary IL. Laing, Maggie Laing. Jennie Mendel
Hattie Malice, Ella Sebastian, Lille Warfield,
Katie Mcbride. May Dom. Messrs. J. Shepherd,
Milton Wad. ID. Laing. Z. Banes, ]. Jacobs, W.
haper, 5. u. Symons and c. Mendel
Mr.. and Mrs. Theo. Huysman, jr, of Capitol
Hill gave pleasant reception to a number Of
their friends in honor of their guest, Mr.. Enos
Harker of Philadelphia. The Ideal Club rem
dered some songs. The remainder of the even
ing was spent in singing, after which refresh
ments were served. Mr.. and Mrs. Huysman
will give only one more at home before leaving
for the worlds fair and the seashore.
Mrs. W. Davis and Miss Clara Davis went to
New York to NEE t Mr.. Joseph Pulitzer and Col
W. L. Davis. who arrived on the steamer from
Havre on Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Blum will be at home, Sl3
E street southeast. Sunday, where they will be
pleased to see their friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cabel have issued cards for
soiree Francai sc Saturday evening
The st. Dorcas Ward Society of the Church of
the Incarnation gave parlor social on Mon
day. the Sth. at the home of their treasurer Miss
Florence Plant, from to IL, which was well
attended and proved in every way a success.
An enjoyable entertainment was given by
Miss Hattie Shausten at her home, 93l street
northwest, last evening. The following. by
their musical talent. contributed greatly to the
evening enjoyment: Cornet solo, Elphonzo
loungs. jr.; vocal solos, Miss Jeanette Ray.
Miss Gertrude Saunders, Prof. Greenstreet
and Elphonzo Youngs. jr.; instrumental solos,
Miss Annie Stansbury, Miss Ellie Hoffman
and MIR. c. y. Ritter; banjo, mandolin and
guitar trio, by Messrs. Ii. L. Human. W. S.
Hinman and W. X. Mackrille. The others pres
ent were Mr.. Shausten. Miss Clara Shausten
Mr.. and Mrs. Z. VI. Finch. Misses Sue Acker
May Trader, Laura Morgan, Fannie Whiting
ton and Messrs. VIM. II. DeLacy, Launcelot
Lee, VIM. Psultney, VIM. B. DePue, Frank See,
7. s. Lowry and Harry Draper