The Washington times., 1894-11-11

Van Ness, and W. L. Gowan; reception COM
mittee, j. B. Holden, chairman; ]. B. Cal
clazen, G. B. Davis, A. T. Avery, and W. g.
Whipp.
Prof G. v. samuels orchestra supplied the
music.
The Zouaves are commanded by Capt.
Charles j. Goode, and Is one OF the crack
companies of the District military organiza-
ton.
The engagement is just announced of DIR.
Steele, q. S. N. to Miss Brookes, of Balti-
more. The date for the wedding has not yet
been announced.
The marriage of Miss Freeman to Lieut..
buckingham. which was at one time talked OF
for December. is likely to be somewhat de-
ferred on account of the lieutenant's health,
which has not been good for somo time past.
Mrs. William Earle has taken apartments
for the season at the Washington Club, at its
new quarters, on I near Seventeenth street.
Mrs. Dunn, widow OF the late Gen. Dunn.
has returned to Washington, and is settled
in her old home on Capitol Hill for the
winter.
The friends of Mr.. and Mrs. George Eustis,
OF this city, have received announcement Of
the birth OF child to them but coupled with
this news is the sad statement that the little
one on whose life depended the final settle
ment of 100000, lived only a few hours.
Mr.. John Carter, who some time since
married daughter OF Mrs. D. P. Morgan OF
this city, is now in Washington After stav
of a few weeks Mr. Carter will return to Lon
don, where he is attached to the American
legation.
Mrs. Scott Townsend has returned from
trip abroad, and will spend the winter in her
house on Lafayette Square.
Miss Minnie Aulick Stout and sister, Miss
Stout are still abroad. but are expected to
return soon to Washington and take possess
sion for the winter OF their home on Eigh-
teenth street. Miss Stout has lived for so
many years in Paris that she has come to look
upon France as in reality more her home
than America, where her earlier years were
passed.
Mrs. Schuyler Hamilton, ir.. of New York,
has been spending several days in this city at
the Arlington. Mrs. Hamilton has many
friends in this city and has received quite
good deal of attention during her stay. Sew
eral lunches having been given in her honor.
Mr.. Thomas Kalbfus, ofthe dsbursing Of
fee OF the House of Representatives, has re-
turned from visit to New York.
Mrs. Dickens, wife of Commander F. W.
Dickens, U. S. N. is in town and stopping at
No. 1921 @ street. Mrs Dickens. it will be
remembered in company with her husband,
represented the President by having charge Of
the Duke and Duchess of Veragua, while in
this country, during the Worlds Fair. Mrs.
Dickens has been arranging her house on
Nineteenth street, near Dupont Circle. which
she wishes to rent, before joining her husband,
who is on duty at Newport, r. l.
The souvenir tea which was given by
the Ladies' Social Circle OF Calvary Bapti st
Church, on Friday evening, was a complete
success, financially and otherwise. Dainty
little cups and saucers were given TO each
ticket holder, with the picture of the new
Sunday-school building engraved thereon.
Music and recitations added much to the
pleasure OF the evening.
Mr.. Benjamin Mcou. chief clerk OF the
Navy Department, left yesterday on q visit TO
friends in Philadelphia. He will remain till
after the launching OF the new steamship ST.
Louis. which taxes place on Monday. Mrs.
Micou will 90 over with her father. Secretary
Herbert. and Miss Herbert, who will accom-
pany the Presidential party. Mr.. Micous
mother is also in Philadelphia.
The Ladies' Aid, of the PRESBYTERIAN
Church. of Takoma Park. gave musicale
Friday evening, on which occasion several of
our best local talent assisted. Among those
who went out to take an active part were:
Miss Blanche Yewell, Mrs. Dr. Gardiner, Prof.
Paul Yoinot. Anton Kaspar, violin; Miss
Shedd. Miss Calhoun. Miss Bell, and Mr.
Hazen Bond. The Dudley Buck Quartet
rendered several splendid numbers and the
society realized a nice little sum for their
church.
American Council, No. 2, Chosen Friends.
held an enjoyable meeting at Oppenheimer's
Hall, on Ninth street northwest, last Friday
night.
Councillor Fearing presided, and after the
musical and literary programme was disposed
Of the committee. consisting of Mrs. Emma
O'Brien, Mrs. Gladys L. Thompson, and Miss
Stewart. served ice cream and cake.
During the first part of the entertainment a
piano and vocal SOLO, by Miss Steward and
Miss Houghton, was followed by recitations
by Little Janey" interesting addresses bv
Mrs. Gillette of Garfield Council, and Mr.
Strawsberger OF the Grand Council; solos by
Miss Leil and Mrs Horne In the course Of
a few remarks by Mr.. Newton. secretary OF
the provisional Grand Council, Mr.. j. F.
HSlOW, tue OlutSl n6uDcr Ol INC OOuuCIl,
was presented with q check for $3.50, as a
prize for bringing in the greatest number Of
members during the last six months.
The Columbia Quintet String Band, Mr.. l..
A. Callan, leader, closed the programme with
some fine selections that were enjoyed by all.
These entertainments have been made a
prominent feature of the meetings OF Ameri-
can Council during the winter months, and if
all prove as interesting as that OF Friday even
ing they will prove socially benefit to the
entire order in the District.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles P. Taylor, who were
married at Ottawa ILL.,. October so. visited
Washington on their bridal tour, and while
here were entertained by Mr.. Robert ". Fen
wick. Mrs Taylor is a daughter OF Mr.. ]. E.
Porter, president of the l. E. Porter Manu-
featuring Company, of Ottawa. and who is an
inventor of some note.
Miss Helen Bickford has gone on visit to
her sister. Mrs. ]. Howard Fishback, at Ken
sington, Md.
Glass No. 5 of the United Brethren Sunday
school will give fair and festival November
15 and 16 at the residence of Mr.. Spies, No.
1713 North Capitol street.
National Lodge. No. -, F. A. A. NJ, has
issued invitations for an entertainment to be
given in honor OF the NJ W. Grand Master,
Henry S. Merrill and his officers. tomorrow
evening at Sis p. M, at the lodge room, Ma
sonic Temple.
Miss Fowler has issued cards for the mar
riage reception of her sister, Miss Carrie
Edith Fowler, and Mr.. Lloyd Slack, to take