Evening star., 1895-04-16

ped them with its gaunt, Icy fingers Let them as
sist the processes Of life with Duffy's Pure Malt
Whisky, and the clutch of the intruder is shaken Of
tonight at the Smithsonian Institution. at
which the members of the National Acad-
elhy OF sciences will have an opportunity
10 meet many of the residents of WASH
ington who are prominent officially and
socially The invitations are for o O'Clock
ana Mrs: Olney. Mrs. Cabot Lodge and
Mrs. John Henderson will receive the
guests with Prof. Langley. The east wing
of the Smithsonian Institution will be
used, and has been most elaborately decor
ated, and in quite an unusual style
Quantities Of curios from all parts of the
world will be so placed as to be thoroughly
admired. and under the most pleasing con-
ditions.
Mr.. James E. Fitch and Mr. and Mrs.
Oberteuffer welcomed throngs of their
friends yesterday afternoon, from to z at
the home of the former, on Rhode Island
avenue. The spacious drawing rooms,
which have so many beautiful and valu-
able articles in their adornment, were fur
ther decked with spring flowers in great
punches, lilies, jonquils and tulips. The oc-
caslon brought together largely the resi-
Dental set. and it being the first large
Easter gathering, was unusually pleasant
in consequence.
Mrs. Oberteuffer received the guests and
was assisted by Mrs. Charles Bell, Miss
Ida Thompson. Miss Florence Spofford and
Miss Aileen Bell An elegant collation.
was served in the dining room
Mr.. and Mrs. Oberteuffer and their chill
dren will remain here couple of weeks
longer with Mr.. Fitch before returning to
their home in Philadelphia, where they
will continue to reside. 1t was the recent
departure Of brother of Mr.. Oberteuffer's
for the west which led to the statement
that he was going to Seattle.
Mrs. Clagett gave a dancing party last
nj iohf ir,
clubs. and entertained with them the
younger acquaintance of the family Yale
flags and colors predominated in the deco
rations, with quantities of spring flowers,
The drawing room floor was used for dane
ing and supper was served in the library
and halls down stairs. The debutantes of
the past season, who, with Miss Clagett.
have been such bellies. were present in full
force to enjoy new conquests.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. S. Howland gave a large
reception and ball last night, at which
three or four hundred guests, including
cabinet, diplomatic and resident circles,
were entertained.
Mrs. John Hay was the hostess of a tea
yesterday in honor of the visiting Yale
clubs. Miss Helen Hay, the Misses Brice
and the Misses Boardman assisted in the
hospitalities, at which a large company of
the younger acQuaintances of the house
hold were entertained
Mrs. Boardman will give a ball on Mon
day evening, April %.
The French ambassador and Mrs. Pa
tenotre entertained some friends at a box
party last night to the theater. and the
Brazilian minister and Mrs. Mendonca had
another party, among their guests being
Secretary and Mrs. Gresham, Secretary and
Mrs. Carlisle and Secretary Morton.
Mrs. and the Misses Woodward gave a
dancing party last night in honor of the
Misses Merrill of New York, who are their
guests Flowers added new beauty to the
drawing rooms, where the young people
danced, and supper was served from a
table decked in pink blossoms.
Mr. Frank E. O'Brien left here last week
for st. Louis, where he and Miss Grace
Douglass Bollenger will be married this
evening. The bride is the younger daughter
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac S. Bollenger of St.
Louis. Mr.. and Mrs. O'Brien will return
to Washington after the honeymoon and
live at No. 1401 Massachusetts avenue.
The marriage of Miss Mabel Coleman
and Mr.. Frederick Lewis Fishback will
take place tomorrow evening at s o'clock
at the Congregational Church.
The engagement of Mr.. Hank Schlosberg
and Miss Fannie Rosenthal has been an
nounced. They will be at home to their
friends on Sunday, April p, from to 10
p.m at 1924 7th street northwest
Mrs. W. H. Dyer is at Atlantic City for
the month of April
Mrs. Charles ]. Hayes, Miss Margaret
Christie and Mr.. Daniel Christie have re-
turned to this city after a six months So
Journ In England, and are guests Of Mr.
and Mrs. Henry G. Hayes of 1st and c
streets northeast.
Mrs. VIM. O'Donnell of 124S 7th street
northwest is visiting her friends in Brook
lyn, Boston and Lowell. She is expected to
be absent five weeks.
Mrs. NJ. f. Eiseman of 9OS Massachusetts
avenue has discontinued her Tuesdays at
home.
Mrs. NJ. S. Hirsh has discontinued her
Wednesdays at home.
Mrs. John Hall and sons of Broolxlyn. N
Y, are the guests of Mrs. Peter McGirr of
Georgetown.
Miss Wilson of Baltimore and Miss Bosen
OF Philadelphia. who are visiting Mrs. Will
liam j. Zeh at 1901 18th street. will be at
he me to their friends tomorrow from 8 to
pm.
Miss Lillian Shaffer, who has spent the
winter here with her brother expects to
return to her home at Aurora, w. Va, the
end of this week
Mrs. Lille NJ. Glover of Berryville, Va.
Is spending the Easter holidays with her
sister. Mrs. ]. F. Eastwood, 1871 18th street
northwest.
Mrs. Minnie V. Treadway of New York
is visiting her mother for few days.