Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-12

of the common that she could not help
talking about it,
Society here is deeply interested in the
contest Mrs. Slack is having or likely to
have in New Jersey court for the pos
session of her children, and has a right
to be, for whatever difference the couple
had, their home was, for several years at
least, sought by the best people, and both
husband and wife made friends and staunch
ones.
Their domestic infelcities did not lessen
this regard, but, in fact, strengthened 1t in
every particular. In this case, too, there
is no reason to draw the veil of charity
and speak only kindly Of the dead. There
has been nothing pleasantly said of the
late William H. Slack but what was hon
estly his due, and much more might be
said If it were necessary to defend his
name in the minds of those who did not
know him, were 1t not in violation of the
confidence reposed in good friends, in the
hours of his greatest trouble. All this,
however. does not lessen the horror in the
thought that at the close of this boosted
nineteenth century man may will his
children away from their mother the same
as he does his worldly possessions, and
that the ache in her heart since they were
taken from her must go on till she fights
legal battle for the possession of them.
Here is story which has been threat
ening to burst forth in all its SEN
sational features for several years, and
yet, because everybody knew 1t, and every
Cody deplored 1t, no general publicity was
ever given to it until it assumed legal
phase.
Most of the old Washington families rev.
elled In a "reminiscences of the past when they
received last week the announcement cards
OF the recent marriage Of Dr. F. Pierce
Hoover and Miss Mamie Gotthold of New
York. DIR. Hoover, who has lived in New
whose name IS synonymous Of old Washing
ton official life When Mr.. Hoover was mar
shall Of the district his residence was that
corner of 18th and l streets, now the home
nH Mr. Lob D T-T
his wife's wedding gift. DR.. and Mrs.
Hoover, after their wedding trip VIII reside
on w. Rth street, New York city, where the
bride will have series of. receptions on
Tuesdays throughout the winter.
Mrs. Childs has taken possession of her
new home. which, although yet receiving
some final touches, is comfortably arranged
for her occupancy on the upper floors.
Minister and Mrs. Romero are going to
New York for few days, and the latter will
also visit in Philadelphia before returning.
After a delightful visit of several weeks
in Pennsylvania, Miss Belle F. Leeds has
returned to her home. 1914 9Th street north
west.
A pleasant party was given by Miss Flor
ence Grey Of 2916 Olive avenue Wednesday
evening, that being the anniversary of her
birthday. The refreshment table was most
beautifully and tastefully decorated with
ferns and ootted plants One pleasing fea-
ture of the evenings entertainment was
the fancy dancing Of Miss Katie Watkins
of Baltimore. Progressive euchre was en-
joyed by those who did not participate in
the dancing, and Mr.. Richard James won
the BOBBY prize Prominent among those
present were Mrs. Grey. Mrs. Douglas, Mr..
and Mrs. Herzog, Mr.. and Mrs Klenk, Mr..
ard Mrs. Robinson, Mr.. and Mrs. Whittier
Mr.. and Mrs. Mercer, the Misses Franchon
Grey, Edith Grey, George Douglas, Eva
Hilton, Anna Cook, Virgie Horn, Julia Fer
grson, Sadie Cabling, Fannie Smith, Annie
Halloran Mamie Descher and Messrs. R. NJ.
Inv n In nlfr vi
SchwarZ, j. VIM. Jamison, r. H. F. Dorsey,
Jos. Matthews, Jas. Franks, Geo. Hensell,
VIM. Fowler, NJ. Winsco, H. Fields, VIM.
Cohen, Geo. Hassenback, A. Consentine, G.
Consentine, E. Vernon, o. Waters.
Miss Beatrice Hotel has returned from
Germany to he. home in this city, having
at the last moment abandoned her purpose
Of spending the winter abroad.
A party was given last Tuesday evening
at the residence of Mrs. P. Fersinger, No.
l N street northwest, in honor OF the fif-
teenth birthday Of Miss Mamie E. Fersing-
err. Several songs were rendered by Messrs.
]. l. Fersinger and James D. Finch, jr., ac-
compa MED on the piano by Miss Nara Still
son. Games were INDUCED in until II
o'clock, when refreshments were served.
Among those present were Mrs. Jaegle and
daughter. Lena, Mrs. Duley, Mrs. Smith
and family, Mrs. Elizabeth Smith and son,
Mrs. Stilson and daughter, Mana, Misses
Mabel Burdette. Theresa Chapman. Emma
Katie Fersinger, Lottie Crawford, Carrie
Baum. Lottie and Katie Keller, Rose john
son, Mary Achstetter and sister. Messrs.
Richard Crumpton. Fred Johnson, Robert
Major, Wallace Brown, William Gray EN-
NETT Elmour, Joseph Duff, George Landon,
jr.. Scott Stilson. NJ. Beall and James D.
Finch, jr.
Last Wednesday evening a progressive
euchre party was given in Mr.. H. H. Oh
colts apartments at the Cairo and the re-
suit of that meeting was the organization
of the ten couples present into a club, to
meet regularly during the coming winter.
Refreshments were served, after enjoying
pleasant evening of card playing. Those
non. Sutherland. Hughes and Williams, and
Messrs. Fowler. Kaufman. Spransy, Suth-
erland, Olcott and Schneider.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry B. Parker have sent
out Invitations for the marriage of their
daughter. Grace Darling. to Mr.. Joseph
October 16, at 1880 o'clock; st. Stephen
Church, Mt. Pleasant, D. c.
Miss Adelia E. Mathewson has returned
from three months visit in Boston, New
York and Philadelphia.
Owing to the sudden illness of Mrs. George
A. Tasker, the invitations that have been
issued for the marriage of her daughter
Mary, TO Mr.. r. F. Hanbury are withdrawn,
and the ceremony will take place privately
at the parsonage of the Trinity NJ. E.
Church instead OF the family residence.
Mrs. Geoi ge Gartrell gave a surprise party
last night in honor of her husbands thirty
fourth birthday at her residence, CSC 18th
street northeast After music and singing,
refreshments were served. Among those
present were his sister, Mrs. Prestle Mr. and
Mrs. j. Fingles, Mr. and Mrs. S. w. Brady,
Mrs. ]. Edmonds Mr.. and Mrs. E. j. L.ston,
Mr.. T. Chester, Miss Crofoot, Mr.. ]. Boyle,
w. Smith, L. Tingles c. Brady, B. Edmonds
and Miss Ellie L,ston and A. Prestele.
The home of Mr.. and Mrs Henry L. Fra
zier of Rhode Island avenue presented
gay scene Wednesday evening, the occasion
being the celebration Of their wooden we'd
ding. Mrs. Frazier was attIred in her we'd
ding gown of white silk, trimmed with
point lace The parlors where the host and
hostess received were banked in green
plants and yellow blossoms. In the library,
which was decorated with palms and ferns,
the presents were displayed. The supper
table was decked in green and yellow, and
at each place was a favor made of wood
and tied with yellow ribbon. Among those
present were Mr.. and Mrs. Walling, Mr.
and Mrs. Toney, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. NJ. Sef-
ton, parents Of the hostess; Mr. and Mrs.
Caywood, Mrs. Smith Of New York, Mr.. and
Mrs. Bagley, Mrs. Deputron and Mrs. Bag
gett of Alexandria, Mrs. Woods of New
York, Miss Hattie Came Miss Lizzie Sef-
ton. Miss May Walling, Miss bessie Game,
Miss Rose Seton, Miss Ella Frazier and
Miss Sadie Seton, Mr. ]. F. Henry, Mr.. W.