Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-04-28

The past week has not been dull by any
means nor will the coming one. The
dinner-eiving spirit, which is always on
the increase. shows no sign Of lessening,
even in the face Of the approaching warm
weather. The recent announcement that
Congress would perhaps adjourn by the
4th of July was received with delight by
the families of many of the legisla tors,
whose travels. II started upon at all last
summer, were for the most part broken
into by the extra session. A good many
people are talking of trips to Europe but
one does not hear 1t said here, as In New
York. that this way of spending the
summer Is resorted to because 1t is cheaper
than remaining at home. especially if one
Is burdened with a social halo which re-
auires constant entertaining to keep
brightly shining. 1t is a fact, however,
that the resorts in this country most popu-
lar with fashionable people are not ex-
pected to be inordinately gay this summer
which, II true, will be blessing in dis
guise. and will give every one in the smart
set cha ce to thoroughly rest themselves
physically, brighten up intellectually, and
Keep all their reserve cash to spend in
washington next winter.
reasonable society in New York is en-
pertaining itself with the question of wo-
man suffrage, topic which, If mentioned
AoOH u lew years ago, WOulQ
nave thrown the company into conniption
hts. Now the most exclusive Of all houses
are thrown open to gatherings where wo-
men as brilliant Intellectually as they are
innuential and wealthy. are expressing the
feelings so long pent up on this question Of
the century. These talks are only signs Of
the times. The same independence of spirit
mas expression amongst womanhood,
among the rich, who are not hampered
in any way by opportunities as among the
poor, who would be. did they follow the old
routine Of a woman's life Some nights
this week at the theater 1t was no un-
three young Iadles, the daughters of the
richest families in these ten miles
square, come in without chaperones or even
big or little brothers. who are most fire.
quently pressed into service for this duty
The moneyed woman has emancipated her
self long ago.
Talking of the theater, by the way, some
of the French people living in this city
think that NJ. Patenotre owes his country
men an explanation because he did not at
tend any of the performances of the French
company this week. Outside of the fact
that the ambassador is just now spend
ing the happiest month of his life. 1t does
not seem quite right that he should be
criticised for even emitting such q tribute
as his presence would imply to French
art when he has all the rest of his life
to repair this little forgetfulness. BY the
way, when NJ. Patenotre and his wife do
come into the embassy to live. Mr.. and Mrs.
Elverson will at once take possession of
Clifton, where 1t Is quite likely they will
spend much more time than hitherto.
1t will be pleasing news to many Of
their friends here to hear that Count and
Countess Divonne are coming over next
month and after n visit with the latter's
mother, Mrs. Audenried, intend to remain
In this country for the summer. The coun-
tess is now the mother of three beautiful
children. the youngest only few months
old, and she is herself said to be prettier
and more attractive than ever.
The wedding Of Miss Blaine and Mr.
Truxton Beale will take place Monday, at
o'clock. in the Blaine mansion on Lafay-
cite Square. The number of guests will be
larger than originally anticipated. Several
friends from abroad have already arrived in
the city. The immediate family of Mr.
Beale will be represented at the wedding by
Mr.. and Mrs. John R. Mclean. Mrs. Gen.
Beale, being an invalid, will not be able to
be present. The bride is still receiving
numerous and costly presents. Many of
them are from people whom Miss Blaine
does not know herself. but who were friends
and associates of her distinguished father
Mr.. Beales interpreter of legation. while he
held the position of United States minister
to Persia, has sent to Miss Blaine a mag
nificent India shawl, which was presen ted
to him by the Shah of Persia. An India
shawl is always Queen Victoria s gift to the
brides whom she honors by her regard.
MIR. Edwin A Woolston of New York,
who was classmate at college of Mr..
Beale will be his best man. He has already
arrived. Mrs. Blaine gave large dinner
on Wednesday night, and, in fact, is enter
tanning all this week. Mr.Woolston arrived
today from New York and is the guest Of
Mr. Beale.
Lady Pauncefote and Miss Sybil and
Miss Lillian Pauncefote will attend the
last drawing room of Queen Victoria, which
will be held on May .. Sir Julian will not
60 abroad for several months yet.
Senator and Mrs. Chandler will give a
dinner tonight.
Mrs Carlisle will have the minuet
dancers at her house tonight and entertain
them at a supper after their rehearsal.
President and Mrs. Cleveland, Vice Presi-
dent Stevenson and the cabinet md their
families will be present at the Hermitage
entertainment on Tuesday afternoon next
at Albaugh's
On Wednesday evening, May 2, Chief
Engineer Harrie Webster. U. s. N, will
give his most interesting illustrated lee
ture on Samoa, for the benefit of the Chill
dren's Country Home. The lecture will
be given at st. Johns Parish Hall and will
consist OF descriptions of Samoan life and
scenery, as well as the personal experiences
Of Mr. Webster, who was on the Nandalia
when IL was wrecked at Samoa. Miss
Katie Ray, Miss Frederick Rodgers Miss
Margaret Mcpherson, Miss Lila Town
send, Miss Wilkes, Miss Alice Parker, Miss
Miss West. Miss Bryan, Miss Casey. Miss
Fannie Cox, Miss Charlotte Campbell, Miss
Chandler, Miss Cassels, Miss Wainwright,
Miss Storrow and Miss Hockaday are man
ayers of the home. The home is greatly
in need of an addition. in order to take
the number of little ones begging for ad-
mission during the hot months. One can
hardly imagine how much benefited these
poor children are by two weeks of fresh
air and q taste of country life. Many Of
their homes are only deserving Of that
name after visit to the Children's Coun-
try Home. where all Is clean and bright,
and where the gentle discipline of the Sis
tiers In charge and good food are daily
promoters of good habits and good health.
Miss Hattie Crafts, who has been visiting
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Rupp 915 S street
northwest, returned to her home In Brook
Ign today.
The congregation of st. Marks Lutheran
Church of South Washington was out In full
force last evening and the large parlors of
the parsonage were crowded to their ut
most capacity. The occasion was the TWEEN
ty-fifth anniversary of the wedding Of the
pastor Rev. w. H. Gotwald, and his wife,
and was in the nature of a surprise to them
as far as the assembling Of the congrega-
ton was concerned, and, as such, decidedly
q success. The ladies guarded the affair
very closely and did their work exceedingly
well. AS silver is the order for the twenty
fifth anniversary, this part was thoroughly
In keeping with the other parts Of the pro-
gram, and pastor and wife were very hand
somely remembered and presented each
with silver box containing twenty-five
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