Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-02-08
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Hurst Miss Beveridge, Miss Parker, Mrs
Will Burdetre and Mrs. Needham assisted
in doing the honors and in entertaining the
guests, among whom were about 2oO OF
agreeable young people.
Miss Prescott, who has been visiting her
cousin, Mrs. Charles G. Dulfn, for several
weeks, returned to her home in Boston yes
terday. During her stay she was the re,
cipient Of a great deal of social attention
from the friends of her hostess as Wen
as her own, who hold her in so great es-
TEEN.
Mrs W. H. Lowdermilk and Mrs. Per-
cival Parr Thompson will not be at nome
the remaining Fridays in February.
Dr. and Mrs. Hammond gave a dinner
party on Tuesday last. The guests were
Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Richardson, MT ana
Mrs. Rockhill, Mr.. and Mrs. Wadsworth,
Mrs. Henry May, Miss Mildred Lee, Geherai
H. III. Bingham and Mr.. John Chew.
Mrs. Francis Ransom Lane has cards
out. for a O'Clock tea for young people to-
morrow.
Mrs. d. C. Morrison will not be at home
this afternoon or on Friday, the 18th,
after o'clock pm.
Mrs. Renick of 1907 G street will not be
at home today or next Friday, the 10Th
instant.
Mrs Payne. Mrs. Arthur Payne and Miss
Virginia Payne will be at horne today from
to 6.
Mrs. John r. Walker of Missouri is WIS.,
iting Senator Cockrell and her niece, Miss
Cockrell.
Mrs. James H. Eckels will not be at
home today but will on the remaining
Fridays of February.
A pleasant euchre party took place at
the residence of MIR. j. c. Given, ABB Atm
street northeast, on Wednesday, FEBRUARY
8, and the host and hostess both succeedeu
in winning the first prizes. Inc secoHu
prizes were won by Mrs. Giancle ana Mt.
supper after which dancing and music
followed until late hour. The pariors
were decorated with flowers and plants.
Mr.. and Mrs. George j. Davis of 1IOo
18th street northwest have issued cards OF
Invitation to the marriage of their daugh-
ter. Gertrude jeanette, to Mr.. Marcus
Byng May of Boston, formerly a resident
of this city. The wedding is to take place
on Wednesday, February IL, at pm, at
the North Presbyterian Church, on N
street between 9th and 10th streets NORTH
west.
The wedding of Miss Adrienne Grey VOL
land and Mr.. Byron J. Kenyon took place
on Wednesday, at the residence of the
brides parents. Maj. and Mrs. tus. Il;
Vioiland. at Vienna. Va. who are we'll
known in army circles. The bride was
handsomely attired in white brocaded silk,
trimmed in duchess lace. the wedding
gown of her mother, and carried bridal
roses. The maid of honor, Miss May Sholes
of Washington, schoolmate of the bride,
looked charming in white silk. trimmed
with pink satin and lace, and carried La
France roses. The best man was Mr..
TalInage Kenyon. cousin of the groom
Only relatives and intimate friends were
present. The bride was the recipient of
many handsome gifts.
The Dorcas Circle of Kings Daughters
had the pleasure of surprising Mrs. Dr.
Holly, nee Gaskin, one of their members.
by a pleasant reunion at the residence of
her parents Wednesday evening. Mrs
Holly and her fine little son are here on
visit from Kansas City, Mo- The circle
spent a merry evening. The following
members. with Mrs. Holly. compose the
circle: Misses Elenore Catcher, jamie Free
man. Annie Wilder, Mollie syphax. Grace
Shimm. Imogene Wormley, Lulie Peters
Essie Tucker and Erminie Shimm.
Mrs. H. o. Nettleton is living at 924
French street. where she will be at home
to her friends Fridays in February. Miss
Libbie futile Of New Haven is her guest.
Miss Louise Allan Mayo of Richmond,
Va, is visiting her cousin, Mrs J. b.
Randolph. 1901 18th street northwest.
Mrs. Golf has out invitations for tea
Wednesday, February IL, from to I. She
ill be assisted by her nieces, the Misses
Raymond and Miss Mnnick.
Mrs. Teunis s. Hamlin will not receive
on Monday next.
Mrs. John Floyd Waggaman is out of
town and will resume her Friday receptions
later in the season.
Mr.. Walter z. Holmes, wife and mother
of New York are in the city for a few days,
stopping at the Raleigh.
The annual military ball of the National
Fencbles was held last evening at the
Rifles Armory, and never was the popular
ity of any organization put to a more rig
orouS test. The company, soon to be
battalion, as usual came out ahead, for
stanch friends by scores braved the biz
Zard raging, and were afterward glad they
did so, for inside the hall all was warmth
and pleasure. The stage a mass of
tropical plants, hiding from view the or
chestra, while the walls were profusely
decorated with flags and other enblen1s OF
a military nature. The full dress uniforms
of the champions added unusual brightness
to the scene and the gathering was just of
the right size for enjoyable dancing.
special program of music was presented,
many of the numbers produced being those
which became popular with Capt. Domer's
drill team while at Little Rock in July last.
The dance program was also UNIQUE IN oe-
sign, presenting in green and gold, the col
ors of the company, sketch of the Gal
weston championship cup, with a group OF
Brownies adrniring the trophy. Many Old
acuuaintances We're renewed and legion
of new friends secured by the affair or last
evening.
1t was arranged by the executive COM
mittee of the organization, comprising W.
e. Crist. chairman: J. c. kondrup, j. A.
Butler. Carl j. T. Graft and Walter E.
Baum. Among those who attended We're
Misses Reeves, Simms, Brock, Deis, Kings
bury. Foss String, Irwin. Darughty. Healy,
Schaffer, Dickinson. Devlin. O'Nei1l, Shell
by, Diilard, Green, Griffin. Petru, Harting.
Proctor, Cook, Nelson, Sausser. Mauger.
Arlidge, Windham. Morgan. laughing
Johnson, Mayer, Peters and Poetry. Capt
Charles $. Domer. DR.. r. Foster, DR.. F.
Vail Dr. V. Watkins, Messrs. Rothrock
Barber Marshall. Slaughter, Thornton
Costigan. Jones. Robbins, Engel, Noting
ham, Healy, Lamb, Padgett, Moore,
Hughes. Brock. STEELE. Cromwell. Nc
Keever Orme. Fugitt, Cook. Bell. Hazen
Washington, Cow, Beggs, Graham, Hersh-
berger. Howard, Farlee, Gatchell, Dunn
Underwood, Upton and Kemp, Mr.. and
Mrs. Crist. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Kondrup
Mr. and Mrs. E. Wardwell. Lieut.. and Mrs
Robert McMurray. Mr.. and Mrs. Gavin
Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell. jr.. Mr.. and Mrs
Cook and Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis.
Mr. and Mrs l.. Chalmers are among the
recent arrivals at Monterey, Cal
Mr. and Mrs. Barton Key have engaged
rooms at st. Augustine. Fla.
DIR. and Mrs. Sothoron gave reception
last night at their home. 1917 I street, and
the bright fires, effective floral decora tons
and the hosptab1e air prevailing made the
occasion most delightful The host and