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CARE OF THE EYEBROWS.
They Should He Beautiful and VIII
H.. II PrOperIY Groomed


Eyebrows says Godey's Magazine.
'"shOuld be cared for as particularly as
the hair, for nothing gives such distinC-
tiOn as an elegantly arched brow, not too
heavy and not too thin. The lashes
are the frame of the eye, the setting of a
Jewel. II the hairs are stirf and irregu-
lar. the line of beauty is attainabie with
the use OF pinchers. This is a heroic rem
edy- as each rebellious. struggling hair
must he pulled out by the roots, an opera
tion requiring care and patience. After
ward put cold cream upon the brow to
allay the irritation, and also To smooth
down inequalities: then pinch the hairs
into shape with the tips of the fingers
rubbing from the nose toward the temples.
Always keep small br,sh and use
ii daily on the eyebrows. Should they be
thin and of a pale. uncertain color, there
can be no harm in using one OF the pen
cils which come for the purpose. only lie
careful not to make too heavy line. The
lashes may he darkened with a little
liquid India ink. The accentuation of the
eyebrow makes a wonderful change in
some persons faces, and, as rule, en-
hanCcs its beauty.
Never pencil the brows before using
powder. or ali your work Will have TO ~
done over again.
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Bon Marche.
3l4-3I6 Seventh ST. N. w.

torous breathing, and the peculiar blow
ing OF the lips changed suddenly to a quick
convulsiye struggle, and IN an instant both
, were by the bedside. Together they
watched till the brief agony was stiIled.
Il will send up the laundress," the doctor
said, ''and then you had better 20 home:
ii is 10 use stopping here. l know his
solicitors and VIII write to his relatives,
II he has any. They can see me bout any
arrangements they want TO ma ke."
She nodded without speaking, aud he left
with CHEEKY ''gOod-by," telling her 10 be
certain that the door was locked ere She left.
As he went down stairs he said to himself
she was working too hard and needed a
change. and made mental vow to send her
with his next patient ordered to the seaside.
She remained at the foot OF the bed till the
heavy approach OF the laundress reused
her, add she went shuddering to the chair,
where She sat shading her face, while tie
woman laid out the body after the decent
fashion or our people. When she had ceue
she locked the door. Then she press,gi her
hands over her eyes and lrembled slightly,
remaining still and sorro wing for SOM, min
utes. Presently she went to the bed. and
uncOvering the face, began to smooih the
hair from the forehead, speaking III low
inurmur.
Harry. dear" she whispered. 1.-The
world could not divide us at the last,
luOuSn IL IL so Dig we are foGein you
aud |, ds we used To be in the beginnng
Do you mind, now that you know that /
am with you? You are not angry, dear.
because after all these years God has let
me see You again and call you by your
name, and-oh-yes-"
She bent to kiss him, bu, shook her head
sadly instead. aud knelt by his side
Let me talk to you just il IL were
the same again. as if nothing had hap
pened. and we were boy and girl once
more. / wont say anything about her to
make You angry. l won't remember il,
aud you must forget, ton. Can you forget,
| wonder Do you forget now, You for
go; me while you were alive: are you for
getting her now you are dead?"
Tho tears gathered in her eyes and she
sobbcd softly. She looked into the white
face and said quickly:
But / won't ask yoG to forget. Harry.
] won't ask il; it isn't mine to ask. 1t was
all mistake. dear, and we have both suf-
fered; perhaps she has suffered. too. 1t was
hard you were not happy; you We're so good
and loved SO much. We have both loved
much, have we not? Where have YOU been
al these years? l wonder IL you ever
thought OF me as have thought OF YOU
and remembered the old DAYS. II YOU had
met the wonder If you would have taken
me in yonr arms and kissed me as you
did in the meadows at Langley. I would
have let you, Harry, as did then; you
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know would. Were you too proud TO cnme
back to me? Oh. my dear. I would have
lain a t your feet had you wished il, and
begged you to look down and smile at me.
But it's too late now; there's no hope for
either of us. / felt that there could not be
after the day you wrote me-; but l would
have faced everything and dared every
thing If you had come back. Never mind.
dear. it is coed to look back upon and
think of and love, and nobody can take it
away from us. Don't think of it if it makes
you angry: but l can't help remembering:
and now I'm telling you with no one else
to hear
The bright sun beat through the window
blinds and filled the room with radiance
thick and hot. She bowed her head on
the bed and remained kneeling, with her
arms stretched across his body. Presently
she arose and began 10 move softly about
the room, touching his books and little
treasures. The white figure on the cross
hung in its infinite pathos over the bed.
She took it from its place and was about 10
lay it on his breast. With quick gesture
she stopped and replace it on the wall.
Then she turned TO his writing table, and
took up The faded photograph in the OK
ford frame
You were his then" she said, in gentle,
even voice. land you ire his still. You have
the right; have none. Perhaps you. living
IN your great world today, have quite for
gotten, but know he has remembered. and"
her voice shook a lQtle-'he would wish
it :"
She laid the photograph onthe body where
she had turned back the sheet and sinoothed
the creascs away from it. Her hands
clasped before her, she stood looking at the
strange pair-the deadman, whith his peace
ful face. and the picture, with its saucy
eyes and antiquated fineries. The wicked
orbs seemed mOckingly to tell her of bar
rier she must pass, right of possession
she dare not dispute. She sighed, as if sub
missively and turned to the window, lift
ing a corner of the blind to scan the we'll
nigh desertedthorOughfare. A coster passed
with basketful of cOwsiips. and she reinem-
bered morning in Langley meade VS. where
Harry made a tn and crowned her his
queen of the cowslips. Going to the door
she called Hannah, aud, giving her some
pennies, sent her to buy bunch of the
flowers. She took them back to the room
and began TO strew them over the coverlid.
The mocking eyes appeared to follow her
with unconcealed derision, and hastily she
swept the yellow blossoms together again.
Filling large jar with water, she arranged
the flowers in 1t and put it on a table by
the head OF the bed. She picked up a few
sprays from the bunch and laid them for a
moment on the cold lips. Then sue took
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One Who Was Loyal.

9'How is he today, nurse?''
s.Therc has been no change. Once in the
night there seemed an Improvement, but it
was sloniy Ipomentagy, and he has remained
just as. you see hiin now. Perhaps l was
mistaken, even then"
Sne spoke Win the calm, matter-Offact
preciseness of her Calling. and watched in
respectful silence, while the doctor made his
wonted examination. Standing at the foot
of the bed, in her plain gray dress and pro-
fessional cap and apron, she looked strong
reliant figure. capable of the patient fulfill
fnent of burdensome duties and of swift
Inast.rful action inmoments OF emergency
Her face was pale, land appeared paier
still from the deep rings unaer the eyes
that told of a Nights vigil; and though
trained for years to liinpassive contempIs-
tion OF suffering and sorrow, Its features
were all too finely IHoaed and sympathetic
to wholly concealua nature instins setiyely
gentle and tenders. The doctor put his
watch back into 'Iis pocket and slowly
buttoned his coat as lie looked at the IN
Conscious figure on the bed.
The change may come at any moment"
he said, land when'it does there. viii be
nothing more for MS tOado. He cannot pos
sibly live through ahe day; he may die in
the next five minutes? 1 will stay here a
little while; am not busy TINS morning,
and" he scanned her keenly and noted
the weariness her eyes could not conceal
''you had better rest in the armchair You
look a bit Jagged. Did you get any sleep
last night?''
NO" She answered simply, moving to the
chair he wheeled forward for her. She
failed to add that she had ia ken no rest and
scarce any food since Wednesda y a fternoon,
though il was then Friday. He would have
scolded her for her want OF care of her
self, and her secret was inestiniabiy dear 10
her.
The doctor drew the blinds To shut out
the morning sunlight-there was little need
for light now. Moving noiselessly about tue
room, he amused himself examining the
booksand curious odds and ends that Uttered
theroom, glancing from time to time toward
the bed where his dying patient breathed
Heevenwondereda about
the identity OF tue man whose existence
had only come to his ken when he was
called by the laundress a couple OF days
back.
1t was then too late to discover much
for the patient had lain all night insensible
by the heavy brass fender, with fra ctured
skull, and precious hours wherein IL might
have been possible TO raise the depressed
bone, remove the clpts, and so relieve the
pressure on the brain-had passed without
suspicion. The shadow of death was
creeping across the large room in the temple.
The charw oman foun him in the morning.
and screamed for the assistance and the
comfort of Ter daughter Hannah. Together
they began to treat the poor gentleman for
what they comprehensiyely termed fits"
but the girl, discovering The small wound at
the back of the head thedoCtor was speedily
brought. and they volubly furnished him
with the leading facts.
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Free Fashion Supplement 10 The
Sunday Times.
Crnnnrry Rsvartan Cream

Rub through sieve while hot one pint
of cooked crahberrieS and add TO their
one cup OF granulated sugar. Soak half
i box OF gelatine in half cup of water and
add while the berries are hot. When the sugar
and gelatine are dissolved place the dish
containing the mixture in pan OF ice water
and stir until it begins to thicken- Then
add one cup OF milk and whip light one cup
OF cream and add it last. Beat thoroughly
and turn ii into mold and set in a cold
place TO harden. Serve il with whipped
cream.
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Hands 1 I.ov.lier Tina n Ours.

II seerf1s too bad that n contemporary
should have allotted TO Irish girls the most
beautiful hands. They are already supposed
to have n monopoly in eyes. wit, and com
pleXions-
We are told that the hands OF English girls
are too plump; that American hands are TOO
long and narrow for beauty, and German
girls fingers are too broad, fiat and dampy
has the handling of many generations
of knitters had anything TO do with this
cummunica alton? Spanish hands are the
asst graceful of all. and the hands of the
Parisicnne best Kept.
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Queen Margherita OF Italy holds the
siriciest Catholic views as to the nullity
OF both civil marriage and divorce. AT the
time when Signor Crispi wa first in
power. not only were his two divorced
wives still living, but also Donna Lina's
divorced husband. When at last Queen
Margherita gave way io the essure put
on her TO admit Donna Lima ,p court. she
did So in these words, -.as-7
VERY well, Tell siguor Crispi I will
receive his wife, but ! viii receive only
one of them and il must always be the
same one"
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Senator and Mrs. Calvin NJ. Brice enter
tained at a dinner of twenty-siX covers
last evening, in honor OF the twenty first
birthday OF their son. Mr.. Walter Kirk
patrick Brice.
The table was beautifully decorated with
crimson roses, and corsage bouquets of
roses were arranged beside the covers for
the ladies who were guests.
Those present We're: Mrs. j. j. Brice
of California. Mr. Charles Fiandrau, Miss
Wander. Count Buisseret, Miss Burney,
Capt. Heese, Miss Lillian Pauncefote, Mr..
Sandford Beatty, Miss Brice, Mr.. George
Howard, NJ iss BOnaparte, Mr.. Charles Nc
Cauley, Miss Belknap. Mr.. John Brice,
Miss Josephine Boarlman. Mr.. Reynolds
Hit, Miss Kate Br;ce, Mr.. Fred Helm,
Miss Anderson, Mr.. Robert Wallach, Miss
Rodgers, Mr.. John wilkins, Miss Hay, Mr..
Walter K. Brice. and Mr.. Brice. After
dinner the young people went to the Draper
dance.
MIR. Walter Kirkpatrick Brice is a Harvard
man, OF many college distinctions and is
now instructor at Saint Marks.
Mr.. II. O. Bax-Irunsides, of The British
embassy, who is i'll New York for the
holidays, is expected TO return in a few
days.
The ycang daughters of the Secretary
OF War aud Mrs. Lamout entertained at
a Christmas party yesterday afternoon in
York, their guest. About two hundred
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Neutrality-suspicious. in New York
Especial TO The Times.1

tSpttldl " tht
New York. Dec. ShiDichiro Kurino,
japanese Minister at Washington, is at
the Imperial: J 3. Church, Astor; J. Doo-
little, J l.. Ewell NJ. Smith, Continental;
Mrs. c. W. Harris, K. L. Jenkins. Miss
La Brucage, st. Denis; G. McCord. Bruins
wick: d. T. Mccormick. Cosmopolitan: f.
Moss and wife. Albert. j. wilkins. Hofi--
man: o. T. Crosby, Holland; s. Jackson
Ponickan. Astor: Mrs. f. l. Kinney, {.
W. Stoddard, Park Avenue; A. Ordway.
Hoffman; G. A. Tracy, st. Denis; E. F..
Wilcox. Imperial; L. G. Pardo, E. J. Plaza +,
jr.. Hoffman; /. Patterson, Albert; 4. r.
Shepherd, Gilsey; F. A. Speare, Imperial
Marriage Licenses.
Marriage licenses were issued yesterday
afternoon, as follows:
Thomas NJ Lewis and BERTHE Trent.
William Knightley Of Stamton, Va, and
Johanna Sullivan of Lewisburg. W. V.
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Sunday Times.
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Mrs. Clagett OF Sixteenth street north
west gave an informal tea yesterday
afternoon for Miss Wilmerding and Miss
Souter of New York. In the receiving
party were Miss Clagett, Miss Rogers.
Miss Hagner, Miss Poor, Miss Margaret
Mott, Miss Horsey and. Mrs. Perrin.
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Annl,. SnpuUe

Boil pound of sugar in half pint of
water TO a clear sirup; add a pound OF
peeled and cored apples and stew until
tender: rub through sieve and ;,dd half
an ounce OF dissolved pulp. the grated
rind OF one and the juice of two lemons.
When cold stir in the whites OF three eggs
and pack in mold TO shape. Serve wits
a vanilla custard.
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DIED

MATTHEWs-Departe this life Decem-
Der 26, 1895, aged went y-one years, eleven
months and twenty days; after long and
painful illness, in full triumph Of Christian
Iaitli. at No. 81 f street southeast, William
c. Matthews.
The funeral will take place from the Mount
JeZrell baptist Church, Sunday, at O'Clock
p. IN. Relatives and friends are invited.
Ny Saviour calls me and / must 60 to
receive my great reward; sorrow over.
Home at rest.
KING-On Friday. December 27, 1895
of bronchitis. Raymond Cyrus, youngest
child of Theo 1. and Cora Hodgkins King.
aged eleven months and twenty-one days.
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ton lace; Miss Bates was costumed in pale
blue satin, draped about the bodice with
spangled mousseline de sole.
The ladies assisting Mrs. Chaplin were
Miss Bgelow. Miss Cuthbert. Miss Bar
bour, Miss LOckett and Miss Woodward.
A superb collection of roses of all varie-
ties, violets and orchids, were sent to Mrs.
Chaplin by Mrs. Westinghouse. 20
The spacious home OF Mrs. Chaplin was
crowded allevening with guests, who seemed
to thoroughly enjoy the afternoon.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Theodore Caskin of Phil
aJielphia have issued cards for a debu-
lante tea TO be given Wednesday for their
daughter, Miss Alice Pickett Caski0. A
number of prominent Washingtonians will
go over for the occasion
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Team Awaits an Owner

A black horse attached to a top buggy
with red running gear awaits an owner at
the First precinct station house. 1t was
found astray ON F street near the sun
building and brought to the station By Mr.
Julius Bickenheimer.
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Fresh Laid Eggs.

You cannot improve nice fresh esg-ths
trouble is Is get fresh ones We look after
that Our Fancy Eggs are put up in one dozen
patent pocket boxes, and every egg is cneran-
iced fresh, Tho price is no higher than others
ask for inferior qualities
WILKINS g. COMPANY,
Square Marble and Glass Stands,
Center Market
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Giving Him Hone.

The pretty girl was lavishing n wealth
of affection on her mastiff, and the very
soft young man was watching her.
Il wish l were a dog" he said, lam
guishingly.
Don't worry she replied, you'll
grow" -'
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A Queens View of Divorce.

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Sunday Times
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Mrs. William wheatiy of No. 1911 n
street gave an informal tea yesterday
afternoon. Assisting her were Mrs. Lin
coin, Mrs. Howland, Miss Stevens, Miss
Bell and Mrs. Patton. who presided over
the tea table.
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Mrs. Philip Chaplin, of Massachusetts
avenue. entertained at u tea yesterda after
noon in compliment toher guests. Mrs. BIZ t'S
and NJ iss Bates OF Massachusetts. Easter
lilies, combined with scarlet ribbons, formed
the decorations, and scarlet shades capped
the silver candelabra.
Mrs. Chaplin received in an imported
gown of black satin. the bodice of pale
green velvet, being draped with gold em-
brodered gauze and trimmed with Russian
sable. Mrs. Bates wore a Partisan gown
of sage green silk, combined with Vcn.-
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them and, undoing a button in her bodice,
hid them at hcr breast. without looking
al him again, she crept noiselessiy out OF the
room. locking the door and giving the key to
the laundress, as the doctor had directed.
In the smoking room Of Il west enn club
two men were talking One said Il was
at Lady Stourconluon' S lasi night. What
. flirt that woman remains at ffty!'
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Mrs. Letter will leave Washington during
January for visit to England, where she
will be the guest OF Hon. George n.
CurzoD and her daughter. Mrs. Curzon, in
their London home.
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Sunday Times.
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Sunday Times.
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girls and boys shared the pleasure of the
ucca sion, which included dancing and
games.
Decorations Of smilax, ferns. holly and
scarlet ribbons added TO the cheerful aud
hospitable surroundings.
Miss Elsie Luchrane Will return to her
home in New York after the holidays.
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The Misses Patton will entertain at a
dinner Tuesday next.
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Capt. and Mrs. Rogers will give dinner
Friday evening, January g.
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ter of Assistant Attorney General Thomas
OF the Post-Office Department, Will be
married January To Mr.. Ewing Mitchell.
Miss Emma Thomas, sister of the bride,
will be maid OF honor, and the bride will
have a full-dress wedding, wearing the
conventional white satin and orange BIOS
SONS.
The young couple will make their home
in Rolia, Missouri, where Mr.. Mitchell
practises law successfully.
The bride is II lovely blonde, who Is well
known in Washington, having graced many
of its smartest functions, and her depar-
ture will be generally regretted. Mr.. Mitchell
is Il half-brother of Mrs. Richard Bland.
The youDgpeople OF West WasEingt onhave
reorganized the German Club, with the fol-
lowing officers: Mrs. Whclan, president;
Mrs. Henry Welch, vice president: Miss Hay
den, treasurer, and Miss Wheatly, secre-
tary.
The club will give three germans this
season, the first of which will be held
January 2 at Lnthicum Hall, and will be
led by Mr.. william Wheatly, Jr.
The Unity Club will hold New Years
reception at the residence of Dr. Baker,
80 street northwest, III lieu of their
regular meeting, which falls on January l.
Mrs. Dora voorhis viii receive with the
ol tut
The Short Story Club has issued a unique
souvenir card for a holiday meeting OF
the club at its parlors at the Wimodaughsis,
to take place this evening, at s o'clock.
A very fine program has been provided.
The East End Euchre Club celebrated the
twenty y-fourth wedding anniversary OF Mr..
and NJ RS. William ii. Harley at their resi-
tience, 712 Eighth street northeast, Thurs
day evening After the games the prize
for the lady players was awarded TO Mrs.
Grinstcd, while the lucky gentleman was
Capt. W. 7. Seville, who pla yed off with
C. W. Grinsted. After supper, music and
dancing were in order. Selections were
played by Misses Bessie Harley, May Col
lett and May Seville, which were heartily
enchored. Those present were Capt. and
Mrs W. T. Seville, Capt. and Mrs. W. NJ.
Gibson, Capt. and NJ RS. L. X. Brown Mr.
and Mrs. J. r. Collett, Mr.. and Mrs. Z. H.
Patterson, Mrs. s. A. Patterson, Mrs. S.
Grinsted, Mrs. F. Hyce and May Coilett Of
Louisiana, Mcssrs. E. W. Ellis, Charles
W. Grinsted, Halpert W. Chapel, Harry
F. Patterson, VIII IL. Gibson. Misses Louise
and May Seville, Laura Grinsted and Bessie
Harley.
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Miss Zoe Thomas. the attractive daugh-
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Was A NIGHT OF
DINNERS and DANCES
Senator and Mrs. Brice Entertain
on Their Sons 2lst Birthday.
Enjoyable Dance Given by Gen. and
Mrs. Draper-SOciety Notes
and Personals.

The Times Will be glad TO receive
ana publish In thrse columns notices
from all who expect TO receive on
New Years Day.
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Miss Mamie Early of Connecticut ave
nue. gave a dance from 8 10 12 last even
ing, at which her friends among the girls
and boys took part.
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SxoWS shoes
UNDERTAKERS.

j. VILLA M LEE.
!. CNDERTAKER.
S32 PA. Ave. N. W.
First CLASS service. Phone, 1883,
jy4-8m
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Mr.. and Mrs. S. s. Howland will Civ
a dinner sunday night.
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Mrs. Hobson nf n street has sent out
cards for a lea To meet Mrs. Wharton,
January 3, 10 z.
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Gen and Mrs. Draper gave brilliant
resentative Washington society. La France
roses were used In ProfuSlon throughout
their handsome home and the table was
ornamented by the same flower and silver
candela bra, pink shaded. In the long bali
room delightful music inspired the dancers,
who filled it merrily till the late hours
compelled their departure.
Among those present Were the members
of the Cabinet and their wives and daugh-
ters, the diplomatic corps, Mr.. and Mrs.
Barney, Miss Barney, Mr. and Mrs. Mont
gomery Blair, the Misses Pauncefote, Mr..
and Mrs. Letter, the Misses Letter, Miss
Rochester. Miss Lindsey Poor. Mr.. Chandler
Hale, Mr.. Fred BIgher. Miss Wallacli. Miss
Keats Rodgers, the Misses Boardmann, Mr..
and Mrs. Calderon Carlisle, MIR. and Mrs.
Hastings, DR.. and Mrs. Curry, Senator and
Mrs. Mcmillan and daughter, Mr.. and Mrs.
Richard Coke Weightmann, Mr. and Mrs.
Hinkley, Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Bowler, Mrs.
Pendicton Bowler. Mr.. John Lodge, Mr..
Simpkins, Mr.. Boutelle Hon. Franklin Bart
lett. Mr.. Robert Adams, Mr.. Woodbury.
Blair. Commodore Dewey, Gen. Bingham,
Lieut. Richardson Clover, Mr.. and Mrs.
Glover, Mrs. and Miss Sheridan, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Hay, Mr.. Blair Lee, Mr.. and Mrs
S. s. Howiand, Mr.. and Mrs. Townsend,
Mr.. and Mrs. John K. Mclean, Justice and
Mrs White, Mrs. Janin. Miss Maury. Mr.
Van Ness Philip, Mr.. Reed, Miss Kittie
Reed, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Riggs, Mr.. and
Mrs. Bradley, and many others.
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The Unity Club will hold New Years
reception at the residence OF Dr. Baker
80 = street northwest, i'll lieu OF their
regular meeting, which falls on January /.
Mrs. Dora voorhis viii receive with the
ladies' OF the club.
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The Short Story Club has issued unique
souvenir card for a holiday meeting or
the club at its pa arlors, at the Wimodaugbsis,
to take place this evening, at s o'clock.
A very fine program has been provided.