The Washington times., 1895-01-22


Miss Katherine Willard gave the second of
her musicales yesterday at noon at the resi-
dence Of the Secretary of War. Notwith-
standing the gloomy day, there was a good
sized audience in attendance and Mss Will
ard was repeatedly encored after the singing
of each number. Miss Geraldine Morgan. of
Baltimore, was the pianist of the occasion,
and Mr.. Paul Morgan gave several violin
and cello numbers that were most enjoyable.
Among the audience were Mrs. Gresham Mrs.
Carlisle. Mrs. Bissell, Assistant Secretary
Hamlin. Mrs. Letter, Mrs. John Moore, Miss
de Mendonca, Mrs. James Biddle, Mrs. Ed
ward Halliday, Mrs. George Davis, and Mrs.
Charles Gibson.
Mrs. John Reese, of Baltimore. returned to
her home last evening after a visit of several
days to relatives in Washington. During her
stay in this city Mrs. Reese was the recipient
Of much social attention. Miss Fannie Down.
ing, of Portsmouth. Va, returned to Bait
more with Mrs. Reese for weeks stay after
an enjoyable stay in Washington.
Chief Engineer Benjamin Wharton, U.S.A.,
retired, made short visit to Washington last
week for the purpose of visiting relatives. He
has now returned to Montclair, n. j., where
ne has recently built a house.
Mrs. William Tucker has returned to her
family in st. Paul after a short stay in WASH
ington and with MAJOR Tucker has now gone
to California. They will first visit San Diego.
Mrs. Hawley and Mrs Sweat will give q
tea at the Washington Club on Monday
afternoon, February 4, from to O'Clock.
The home of Mr.. and Mrs. Major James
Perley was the scene Saturday evening of g
very pleasant party, given in honor of theil
son Morrison W. Perley's twenty-frst BIRTH
day. Mr.. Perley was the recipient of many
handsome gifts. Progressive euchre was the
feature of the evenings entertainment. and
Alr. Randolph Moran carried off first prize
A number of instrumental and vocal solos
were rendered, after which supper wa:
served. The table was beautifully decorated
and lighted with banquet lamps, and the
room was festooned in white and green
The host of the evening was called upon for
a speech and responded in few well chosen
words. Among those present were Mr.. and
Mrs. Major Perley, Mrs. l.. B. J. Werten
baker, Mr.. Morrison W. Perley, DIR. Victor
E. Watkins, DR.. G. I. Wertenbaker, Mr.. Will
lard Archibald, Mr.. Randolph Moran, Mr..
Thomas Robertson. Mr. Gilberds. MIR. vii
liam w. Wertenbaker and Mr.. Clarence c.
Archibald.
The wives and daughters Of the Representa-
biNeS at luo corner Elp0Le60tQ dnC
d streets, Mrs. William Bowers and the Misse!
Bowers, Mrs. Stephen A. Northway, and Mrs
Northway Williams, and Mrs. John De Wit
Warner, viii receive to-day from 3 to
o'clock.
Mrs. Phillips Smith and Miss Jennie Phil
lips will be at home at Hotel Arno, Friday
January %.
Those attending the hop at the Hamilton
Saturday evening last were Senator and Mrs
William P. Frye, Hon. and Mrs. G. A. Chick
ering, Hon. J. p. Dolliver. Hon. G.. d. Per.
kins, Hon. Nelson Dingley, Hon. and Mrs. J.
d. Taylor, Mrs. @. A. Russell, Hon. Francis
Marvin, Miss Marvin, Frank Marvin. jr., Mr.
ana Mrs. J. S. Smith, Mr.. and Mrs. T. H. An
derson. Miss Alison Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. @
81. Stuart. of New York; DR.. and Mrs. ]. Pag,
Burwell, DIR. and Mrs. WEIGH, Mr.. and Mrs
r. o. Hoffman, Miss Abbie Johnson, Mis-!
Dolliver, and Y. B. Dolliver.
Miss Miriam Ballinger, of No. 1903 Cliftor
street, has as her guest Miss Clemence Cooke
OF Staunton, Va.
The Short Story Club will meet in the par
lors of Willard's Hotel on Wednesday even
ing, January 23 at clock. Stories will b,
read by Mrs. L. A. Crandall and Miss Corinn,
Hay.
The Violet Pleasure Club was organized OF
Sunday last at the residence of Mrs. Baier
No. zoos Pennsylvania avenue northwest
The club will give entertainments and out
ings during the summer months. The clul
will meet at the above number every thirC
Sunday in the month The following officer!
were elected: President, f. Phillips; secre
tary. Leo Zwissler, and Miss Lille Baier
treasurer.
The ''Y' branch of the ". C. T. q. of tn,
District gave most enjoyable tea last even
ing at the La Fetra Hotel. Miss Carrie Nc
Glue. president of the Union 'Y.'' presided
The feature of the evening was the address
of Miss Pauline Leavens, of Chicago. OF
"The art of walking and talking" Mis-
Leayens is an ardent disciple OF Delsarte anC