Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-03

Mrs. Noble will receive en Wednesday from
to 6. assisted by the Misses Halsted.
Mr. a. ". Tucker will give a cotillion Fri
day. January 6.
Miss Francis Clapp has returned to her home,
1924 Vermont avenue, after an absence Of sew
eral months.
Mrs. E. Maurice Davis, formerly Miss Ida
WEIGH, will be at home to her friends wednes-
day, January 4, 1921 NJ street northwest.
Ensign Frederic Hawk. United States navy.
and Miss Mary Townsend were married at noon
today at st. Paurs Episcopal Church.
Mrs. denry Washington Wilkinson of Provi-
dence, r. l., is guest Of Mrs A. G. Wilkinson
at 1926 northwest.
At the first meeting OF the Pin,a Club for the
season Of '93 TO be held in the corridors Of the
Elsmere on Wednesday evening, January 4, at
8 O'Clock. Prot. Franklin Smith will address the
club on His Design tor a National Gallery Of
! History and Art" illustrating his subject with
! forty stereopticon views. musical entertain
ment will follow.
Mrs. d. 3. Street, assisted by a number Of
ladies, held pleasant reception yesterday at
/ ll02 Ssh street northwest
! Mrs. Rudolph Kaufman will not receive
4 tomorrow. but will he at home on subsequent
| Wednesdays during the season.
/ The Acorn Club will give dancing reception
at the National Rifles Armory, Thursday,
February 2. II will be the only dance given by
| the club this season and the members propose
to use every effort to make it eclipse any of its
well known previous successes.
Mrs. Wirton Matthews will be at home Sat-
urdays in February, lI40 Connecticut avenue
Mrs John ". Clarke and Mrs. Moncure
Burke will be at home Wednesdays in January
at 1918 Q street.
Mgr. Satoli. the papal lesate was entertained
at dinner on Wednesday by Mrs. Z. J. Mason
at her home in Mt. Pleasant.
Miss Ward Of Ohio and Miss Nan Manning Of
Mount Joy. Pa, have been spending the holt
days with Mrs c. H. Leeds 1914 9th street
northwest.
The American Society of Authors will give
a reception and banquet in honor of its presi-
dent. Will Carleton, at Wizards Hotel on
Thursday, January 3, at 7:30 pm.
The Home Social Club gave donkey party
on Wednesday evening at the residence of the
mother of the club. Mrs. c. II. Johnson, 700
4th street northeast. There was a large com
pany present. One of the FEATURES of the even
ing's amusement was potato race" partici-
pated in by Mrs. Frank Augusterfer Mrs Dr.
Fl. r. Street and Mrs J. II. A. Fowler and
Messrs. Henry Berglng, DR.. H. II. Street and
J. ii. A. Fowler, and won BY DR.. Street and
Mrs. Frank Augusterfer. The donkey prizes
we're won by Mrs J. A. Augusterfer and Miss
Joe Fauth and Messrs. Harvor Nelson, jr., and
John Day.
Mrs. Maj. Perley and son, Mr. Morris Perley.
gave an entertainment New Year evening to a
number Of young friends. The guests were en-
tertained in the earlier part OF the evening bv
piano selections rendered bv Mr. Perley and
an original composition by Mr. .Wertenbaker
This was followed by series of interesting
games. f,er which thesparty adjourned to the
dining room, where an elaborate feast had been
spread. Among those present were Mr.. VAL
lace Roser of Rockville. Messr-. c. l. Werten-
baker. Guy Johnson, Harry Wilkins, Willard
and c. c. Archibald.
The members and friends of the Dauntless
Cunning and Fishing Club held their second
anniversary at the residence OF their president
Mr.. Elmer Allpress Ala New York avenue, last
night.
Very largely attended was the reception
held at the residence of Mrs. Gleeson 500 LIST
street nor west, yesterday. Misses Ella and
Annie Gleeson received numerous callers
between and 10 o'clock and after tina. the
elder portion of tine family had a reception of
their own. Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Gleeson had
gathered about them Il large coterie of friends,
and program of music. song and recitation
followed Those who heard MIR. r. E. Straight
sing at the Elks reception more early in the
evening heard him again in. if possible sweeter
tones. Miss G.eeson recited. did Mr.. d. E.
Cahill and others. The handsome home never
looked prettier. and those fortunate enough to
be present will not soon forget it,
charming childrens party was given last
Friday evening by Mr.. and Mrs. G. warfield
Simpson to their son Sailer and little daughter
Maude The handsome Christmas tree was
brilliantly lighted and the little ones enioyed
themselves playing with toys. games, dancing
dc. The table was beautifully spread with
childrens dainties and around it were seated
Mesdames Teresa Bell Kondrup. Eleanor
Trailer. Marguerite HELEN, Maude Simpson,
Marie Shaw. and Masters Robbie Hughes Sid
nev Thomas Walter Wilcox. Allie Martin Sailer
Simpson and Walter Jirdinston Hungerford.
Each of the children received q souvenir pres
ent and box of candy.
Miss Mary O'Brien of 724 Path street gave
euchre party last night. Among those present
were the Misses NJ. Linkins. H. Buckley. W.
Yates. VI. Ferguson. L. Fries and Z. Burdette
the Messrs. J. Griffin, L. McCullen, C. Kreman,
L. Buckley. J. Linkin. ID. Hummer. J. Thomp-
son and ]. Buckley. The dancing and games
were enjoyed until a late hour, when the re-
Treatments were served.
On New Year day Miss Kaetchen Loeffler.
eldest daughter of Andrew LoeffIer reached the
age of eighteen. which dav was celebrated at
her parents home on BriShtwood avenue. A
number of friends Of the Young lady, as well as
the parents. had been invited and the party
spen. very social evening. Among the guests
were Rev. Facius and wife. Miss Lulu Facius.
Carrie Eber. SOPHIE Eber, Charlotte Heine
Mr.. and Mos. Holmead Mr. Vim. Hoimead, jr.
Mary Holmead, q. G. Schafer. Nellie Bauer.
Annie Mese. Mr.. and Mrs. Leapley Mollie and
Rachel Leapley. Mr. and Mrs JAG. Xander,
Willie Xander, Albert Xander. Rudolph Ezdorf.
William Brown, L. Stelzle. Miss Heiser Carrie
He.mus. Oscar Nogt, Christ. Ramlng, Miss
Bergman, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Loeffier Carl
Loeffier, Anna Loeffler. Lucy Loeffler. Marie
Loeifier. Charles, Andrew, Ernst and Anna
Loeifier. Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Narr and the
members of the family.
The number Of public receptions held by that
portion of the social world residing on Capitol
Hill, and which is growing In proportion and
importance with every passing year. included
this year MANY more private families than
formerly, and thus prevented the falling off in
the receptions by families of prominent Off
Gals from becoming too markedly apparent
Among the places constantly throngedb BY call
ers was the residence of Mrs. E. A. Haines S2S
street southeast, who assisted by her
mother. Mrs NJ. Morrison, bright and pleas
ant old lady, and her young daughters the
Misses Matte and Clara Haines: Miss DIVERS
Mr.. L. Donohoo and lady visitor from Ohio,
Mrs. DR.. Long of Cleveland.
Another popular residence was that of Mrs.
F. c. Dieudonne of No. $50 Marylan avenue
northeast. who was assisted by her niece Miss
DieudoIne; Miss st. Clair and Miss Blanche C.
Beal Of Georgetown.
The largest theater party of the season was
chaperoned BY Madame Bonaparte last night TO
see Eo,ina Nokes. They occupied the four
lower boxes and the party consisted of Madame