The Washington times., 1894-10-28

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Mrs. George w. Childs of Philadelphia. has
taken possession OF the residence OF Mrs.
William NJ. Lay during the building OF her
home on X street, adjoining that of Senator
Hale. Mrs. Lay has taken apartments at the
Richmond for the winter.
Mrs. Wilson. wife of Gen. Thomas Wilson,
is expected in Washington on Wednesday
next on prolonged visit to her many rela-
tives here, among whom are Col. John nj.
Wilson, ajor Davidson Mrs. Duncan, wife
of Gen. Thomas Duncan, and Major u. +.
Rittenhouse. 1t is expected that there will be
a happy reunion with her kindred.
Mrs. T. G. Sullivan. wife of Col. Sullivan.
q. s. A., will remain in Washington at the
Richmond for several months.
Mrs. D. d. Cotton has taken apartments at
the Shoreham for the winter season.
The marriage of Miss Mary Sherman.
daughter of Senator John Sherman, to Mr..
James McCallum, of Washington, will take
place in December. Miss Cecilia Miles,
daughter of Gen. Miles, will come on from
Chicago to attend the wedding.
Miss Reeves, member of st. Marks
Church, was married on Friday to Mr.. Mead,
tended trip through the East and North.
Major George M. Wheeler. U. S. A., has re-
turned to the city and is located at No. $50
Sixteenth street.
Mrs. D. w. Parlett and daughter, OF An
napolis, are visiting relatives on Capitol Hill.
Capt. Custance, who was such favorite in
naval circles, has been ordered to the Medi-
terranean.
Mr.. John Ford, who was one of the social
lions last winter in exclusive circles. is now
in New York, and will return Tuesday next.
Mr.. Hoech left Wednesday last for tour
around the world.
Mrs. J. G. Burrows, wife OF Congressman
Burrows, of Michigan, has gone to Europe
for six months travel. Mr.. Burrows will re-
side at the Eismere
Congressman Brickner, Of Wisconsin, ac-
companied by Mrs. Brickner and daughter,
will return to Washington about November
20, and will reside at the Elsmere.
Among the attractive young debutantes of
this winter are Miss Jane Fuller, daughter of
Chief Justice Fuller, Miss Bessie Brewer, and
Miss Ruth Harlan of the Supreme Court cir
cles. Miss Martha Hichborn, daughter of
Chief Naval Constructor Hichborn, will also
be one OF the most charming of the seasons
debutantes.
The engagement OF Miss Frances Howell
daughter of Commandant Howell, of the navy
yard, and Lieut.. W. C. Neville, of tho Marine
| Corps is announced.
Mrs. W. P. Harrington and the Misses Har-
rington, OF California, who spent last winter
| in Washington and were prominent in naval
| circles, will return Tuesday next and will
! spend the winter at the Richmond.
/ The regular meeting OF tho Tyro Crokinole
! Club was held at the residence of Miss Dianna
| Mitchell. No. III Third street northeast, Fri
! day evening, with the following members pres
ent: Misses Kate Jet, DalrympIe, Parker,
| NcCurdy. Gratia Webster, Bertha Jett, Eva
| Webster Howe. and Mitchell, and Messrs.
| RoderIck, Lukei, Wilson. and Bishop. One
new member was admitted. The next meet
ing of the club will be held at the residence of
| Miss Jett. No. 419 Third street northeast, on
| Friday, November 8, 1894.
A surprise party was rendered to Miss
| Mamie Miller on Friday evening at her resi-
| dence on Myrtle street by her many friends.
/ Games and dancing were INDUCED in until a
| late hour, when the guests proceeded 10 the
dining-room, where collation. was served.
| Among the many present were the Misses
| Carr. Miller, O'Connor, O'Bare. Readon,
! Martin, Healey, Platte, and Harrington, and
Messrs. Conway. Donnelly, Dunbar, Harvey
| Turner, Brown, Bright, Gowan, and Harring-
/ ton.
The residence of Senior Mendonca. corner
| of street and Connecticut avenue opposite
| the British embassy, is one of the most su-
| perhly furnished houses in Washington. It's
! walls are covered with rare and celebrated
| paintings Of the old masters and prove Senior
/ Mendonca a connoisseur of art.
Nine Mendonca is at present in Chicago
/ on visit 10 her married daughter Mrs. Mac
! bean, whose marriage in Washington about
! two years ago was such q brilliant social
event. Nine. Mendonca will return about the
end OF November. Her two daughters Miss
Amalia and Miss Valentino. who made her
debut last year. are very popular members of
society. and it is expected their home will be
the scene Of many brilliant entertainments
| this coming winter.
Senior Mario de Mendonca. the distfn-
guished son OF the Brazilian minister, acts as
his fathers secretary and is great favorite
in society.
Mrs. Hoke Smith has staying with her dur
ing the first part of the winter her mother,
| who is not in excellent health, so with the
exception OF occasional drives and exchange
of agreeable social calls there will be no en-
| tertainments in her honor. Mrs. Smith is
| truly hospitable and is fond of entertaining
usually having as her guests at one time ten
or twelve young ladies. making the house
merry with laughter. Mrs. Smith expects to
have with her this winter her niece, Miss
Jackson, who has just returned from abroad
| where she has been pursuing her art studies
for three years. Miss Jackson is charming
and attractive Southern belle, and will nc
doubt be a great social favorite.
Monsieur and Madame Patenotre. occupy
handsome home of unique structure on II
ton, and the brick paved court separating the
Office of the legation from the residence por.
ton of the house reminds one of the ole
French houses in the fauborg of New Orleans
Madame Patenotre left yesterday for hel
home IN Philadelphia for several days stay.
Senior Covarrubias, the handsome secretary
and Mrs. Covarrubias have attracted a large
coterie, and will be at home Wednesdays
during the season at 1907 Connecticut avenue
It is sincerely regretted that Nine. Kurino
wife OF the newly-appointed japanese min
ister could not accompany NJ. Kurino to thi.
country; but the illness of her son, and Other
home ties. prevented her coming. Japa
nese mothers love for her children and he