Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-01
Lenten Dinner Parties and Reception
Personal Notes of General
Interest.

TIE HildIInonlc SluD, soprano solos by Miss
c. r. Hunt violoncello solo by Mr. Ernest
Lent. soprano solos by Mrs. Claire Buxton
piano solo by Miss II. Keen, harp solos by
Miss Anita Cluss, soprano solo by Miss c.
X. Hunt; piano solos by Mrs. Ernest Lent
tenor solo by Mr.. Herndon Morseu violin
solo by Mr.. II. Rakemann. Mrs Pope will
not be at home to callers tomorrow after
noon.
Mrs. A. A. Wilson gave a luncheon TODAY
In honor Of Mrs. Stevenson The dainty
tapie decorations were i'm white and pale
pink. The flowers forming the center
piece were white tulips striped with mink
The guests invited to meet Mrs Stevenson
were Mrs. Carlisle, Mrs. Blackburn. Mrs
GIBSON MRS. Murphy. Mrs. Faulkner. Mrs
Tom l.. johnson. Mrs. Ffoulke Mrs. s NJ
Bryan, Mrs Micou and Mrs. George Davis
Miss Caroline Gordon has Invitations out
Tor o'clock tea on Tuesday, March G.
Miss Blanche ]. White and Mr.. James
George Hemingway of Mississippi Were
married yesterday by Rev. Dr. Elliott. AT
his residence. Henry L. Pugh, son Of SEN
ator James L. Pugh of Alabama was best
man, with Miss Grace White sister Of the
bride, her maid of honor. Alfred II. George
uncle OF the groom, and Mr. w. T Holland
OF jackson. Miss. were present, along with
a Few relatives and intimate friends az the
interested parties.
The fine residence Of Mrs Hearst was
the scene on Tuesday afternoon of a pleas
ant entertainment, In the presen ton by
Mrs. Kate Douglas Wiggin OF some of her
own writings She was ably assisted by
Miss Amy Hare and Miss Kate Field, who
gave skillful Interpretation OF the local
attractions Of the program. Mrs Cleve-
land and number of other ladies interested
in the Columbia kindergarten Association
were present
Miss Donnelly Of Lancaster. Pa. is the
guest Of the Misses Gibbons of George
town.
Mrs. Logan Is still quite ill with grip, and
Mrs. Tucker will not be able. therefore, to
see callers today.
Mrs. Newman of Buffalo and Mrs. Aims
ley of Collins. n. Y, are the guests of Mrs.
David Parker, 1871 Carroll street southeast.
The Misses Katie and Gertie Harvey have
left for a months visit to Philadelphia and
Atlantic City.
The Brazilian minister and Mrs. de Men
donca gave a dinner last night. The guests
were the Belgian minister. the Portuguese
minister. the Japanese minister and Mrs.
Tateno. the Peruvian minister. the Spanish
minister. the minister OF Costa Rica, the
minister OF Guatemala and Mrs. de Lazo
Arriaga, Miss Goto. Miss Deering. Miss
Mattingly, Miss Cabell. Miss Condit-Smith
the Misses de Mendonca, Mr.. Oscar de
Amaral and Mr.. Mario de Mendonca.
Gen. and Mrs. Upshaw Of New York en-
tertained the Vice President, Mrs. Steven
son. Mrs. Blanchard, Senator and Mrs.
Faulkner, Miss Corinne Blackburn, Miss
Daisy German, Miss Mary Jones, Miss
Love, Representatives McMillin, Settle
and Cousins. Mr.. Charles +. Crisp and Col.
Marsh last evening by a theater party,
followed by a supper at the Normandie.
The table was decorated with white and
magenta.
Miss Ernie Meyer of liza 10th street has
discontinued her Wednesdays at home.
The Legion of Loyal Women will be at
home to their friends as usual at their head
row evening from 30 to 10 O'clock The
committee on arrangements consists of the
following ladies, who will also act as the
ception committee on that occasion: Mrs.
+. f. Myers, Mrs A. T. McGirr, Mrs. +. b.
Mead. Mrs. Laura F. Medford, Mrs. Lii
liam r. Messenger. Mrs Mary NJ. Miller,
Mrs. Laura J. Miltan. Mrs. Mary Moore.
Mrs. NJ. Virginia Moore. Mrs. Susan Nor
ris and Mrs. Ellen S. Mussey.
Mr. and Mrs. John R. Collette entertain
ed the members of the Oriental Literary
Club at progressive euchre party last
night. The prizes We're awarded to Miss
May Seville. Mr.. Harley and Miss Laura
Grinsted. After refreshments the COM
pany listened to music by Miss May Sc
vile, Miss Bessie Harley. Miss Annie Col
lette and a song by MIR. 7. p. Laffitte.
Those present were Mr.. and Mrs. Harley,
Miss Bessie Harley. Capt. and Mrs Gibson,
Mr. William Gibson, jr, Capt and Mrs.
Seville. Miss Lou Seville. Miss May Sc
VILE Mr. and Mrs Larence Miss Laura
Today is Mi-careme, the middle day OF
Lent. but society has not arranged any
special or concerted attempt at celebrat-
ing II.
The engagement is announced of Mr.
John G. Moore of New York. who is equal
ly well known in this city, to Miss Louise
Hartshorne second daughter of Mr.. James
NJ. Hartshorne of New York. Mr.. Moore,
who is a widower. his wife having died
about two years ago, is a prominent figure
tn ha LII <S,,,.
Moore Is a member Of the Union League
New York. Manhattan, New, Riding and
New York Yacht clubs. He has two
daughters. Miss Ruth and Miss Faith the
former of whom has been introduced to
society.
Mrs. Hollohan will not be at home on
Tuesday until after Lent
Lieut.. and Mrs. Benton of Fort Myer
entertained at luncheon Mr., Mrs and Miss
Crippen. the Misses McKeever Miss Proc
tor; Dr. and Mrs; Heger, Mrs. Thomas. Miss
Gale. Miss Parke. DR.. and Miss Snyder,
Mr.. Rockwell. Capt. Pitcher Dr. Steven
son, Col. and Mrs Henry, Capt and Mrs
Hughes, Capt. and Mrs. Bonus. Lieuts
Lands. Perry. Sewell and Merillat The
party witnessed a special drill of troop X
in the riding hall.
Tuesday evening a party Of young people
from Washington enjoyed a straw ride to
Brightwood, the residence of Mrs. George
Rupert, where the spacious parlors were
thrown open for dancing which was in
dulged in until the wee hours In the party
were Mr.. and Mrs. Rupert, Miss Fegan.
Miss Radon. Miss L. Krieg. Miss Mayrne
Davidson, Misses Marie and Dena Grass
Misses Mccarthy, Miss Mary Smith, Mr.
G. A. Grimm, Mr.. Melvin Hazen. Mr. Maui
rice Collins. MIR. Osborne Mr. William
Wright. Mr.. Goldson and DR. j. Lee Thorne
Commissioner and Mrs. Myron NJ Parker
left on the noon train today via the Balti-
more and Ohio for Atlantic City, where II
is hoped the invigorating sea breeze will
soon restore Mr.. Parker to perfect health
and strength.
Mrs. William H. Barnes of lie Droit Park
will be at home to callers today and the
remaining Thursdays in March.