Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-03-16
WHEELMEN AT HOME.
A Pleasant Social Event ut the Capita
Bicycle Club House.

A Pleasant Social Event ut the Capital
Bicycle Club House.
One Of the notable features connected
with the existence Of the Capital Bicycle
Club has been the social atmosphere with
which the members have surrounded them
selves, cultivated by the friendly "at
homes" which the club gives from time to
time. These affairs are made the occasion
Of a general gathering Of the clubmen and
the ladies of their families or Of their ac-
Quaintance. meeting in a delightfully."- in
formal way under the hospitable roof-tree
Of the club.
Last night was the occasion of an "at
home" which was no exception to similar
affairs in the past. and added another tally
to the score of the clubmen as hosts and
entertainers.
parent that the Invitations had met with
an acceptance almost unanimous, and the
parlors were taxed almost to their full ca
pacity. The always attractive interior OF
on an additional air Of brightness for the
occasion, which was enhanced by appro-
pirate decorations and the tasteful arrange
ment OF palms ana ported plants. A portion
OF the guests found seats in the front par
lor around a platform made for the occa-
sion, and the remainder took possession of
the rear rooms. which were thrown open
to make a suite.
A program of music, song and recitation
was extended through the evening with in
termissions. which were also pleasantly
occupied. Miss Evelyn Hilliard, who en-
joys the reputation of being an elocution-
list Of considerable merit, demonstrated the
fact by number of Rotations. Professor
Mayo executed several piano solos in q
manner that called for encores, and Mr.
Perry b. Turpin sustained his reputation
as a tenor soloist to the satisfaction of the
audience.
The intermissions were utilized In visits
to the supper room, where light refresh
ments were served. Miss Edith Quacken-
bush and Miss May Blaire presided over
the coffee urn. which was in sharp COM
petition with two punch bowls under the
management Of Miss Ruth Helen Bofway
and Miss Gertrude Harrison, Miss Minnie
Saxton and Miss Nina Bartlett.
Among those present were Mr.. c. G. Al
len. Miss Graves. Miss Hills, Mr.. and Mrs.
S. E. Lewis. DIR. and Mrs. Schaefer, Mr.,
r. J. Barnard, Mr.. Wallace Stoweil, Mr..
William Ford. DR.. w. D. Writ, Mr.. Charles
E. Cook. Mr.. and Mrs. A. q. Sanford. Miss
c. L. Sturtevant. Mr.. and Mrs. Hawkins
TAYLOR, jr., Miss Alice Willoughby, Miss
Josie Nairn Miss Town. Mr.. 8. A. Dashien
Mrs. Dob. Keim, Mr.. Andrew Parker, Mr.
E: D: Hubbard. Miss Marie Gryce Young.
Mr.. Harry Reed, Mr.. w. McC. Wilson,
Misses Bartlett. Mr.. Edward Harlan, Mr..
w. ]. Becher, Mr.. and Mrs Louis NJ. Mar
BILE. Miss Isabel Pechin, Miss Meter, Miss
Boyer, Miss Hutchinson, Mr.. D. e. Shar-
retts. Miss Carrie M. Lash. Mr.. H. H.
Brown. Misses Quackenbush, Misses Sax
ton, Miss Henley. Mr.. C. K. F1nckel. Mr..
w. A. Holden, Mr. Henry E. Cooper, DR.,
g. 8. Hills, Mr.. w. L. Hough. Mr. Henry
Mathews, Mr.. p. G.. Robinson. Mr.. and
Mrs. Frederick B. Pyle. Mr.. and Mrs. John
and Mrs. Alex. Britton, Miss Hamilton Of
Maryland, Miss Shade, Miss Bessie Ashley
Mr.. Beihl and others.