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The Washington times., 1895-05-05
FIN De SIECLE FEMININITY
Excelsior Literary Club Had an I'm
usually Interesting Meeting.
Great Success of the Living Pictures
Given by theW omen's National
Press Association.

Excelsior Literary Club held its regular
meeting on Tuesday afternoon at the resi-
dence of Mrs. Lyon, on Rhode Island avenue
The programme of parliamentary drill
followed by an hour with favorite authors,
was fully carried out to the instruction
and entertainment OF the members The
same evening the club held its monthly
social at the residence of Mrs. George
Bacon, No. 1908 Nineteenth street
The hostess had prepared an elaborate
programme and no end of good cheer for
her guests.
The monthly meeting of Excelsior is
"gentleman's night" and in spite OF the
inclement weather about forty-five guests
enjoyed the entertainment.
Mrs. John Herman and Miss Annie May
Bacon performed piano duet. This was
followed by a solo on the flute by Mr.. Burr;
Mr.. McCreery read an unpublished poem;
Mrs. jacobson rendered some fine instru-
mental selections; Miss Annie May Bacon
played ''Salve Regina" with exquisite
feeling and artistic touch Mrs Bacon
read an essay on the life aud character OF
Nathaniel Hawthorne; Miss Potbury on the
piano, and Mr.. Burr on the flute, accom-
Sanied Nj Rockwood's fine baritone in
several songs W wbich delighted the audience.
Miss Potbury also rendered several fine
solos on the piano.
Quotations from the poets were given
with such readiness and accuracy as to
prove the careful study which the members
had given to their work during thepast year
AS the names of the members were called at
random and a quotation from q special
author required, there was no chance for
preparation. There were lively remarks
from the visiting gentlemen, short witty
sa llies and more music closed the
entertainment.
Among those present were: Mr. aud
Mrs. McCreery, Mr.. and Mrs. Jacobsen,
Mr.. Mrs, and Miss MetcaIf Mr. and
Mrs. Chambers, Mrs. Bradley, Mrs. NJ. III.
Parker and daughter, Mrs. Parker and
son, Mrs. Saxton, Mrs. Edison, Mrs. Hall,
Mr.. Freer, Mr.. Doyle, Miss Potbury, Mr..
Rockford, Miss Lulu McCreery, Miss
Freer, Mr.. and Mrs. Bacon, Miss Annie
May Bacon, Mrs. Naylor, Mr.. Edison, Miss
Edison, Mrs. Sterns, Mr.. Burr, MFR. Lee,
Mrs. Herman, and others.
The Washington times., 1895-05-05
Untutored Wit.

A young Sunday school teacher has
cultivated the acquaintance of little rag
amuffins, and has organized class of
seven bright but untutored boys. Last
Sunday she secured and mentioned to the
class that an eighth member would be
present next Sunday. The boys protested
earnestly that they didn't want new
boy, but the teacher was inflexible. Then,
one after another, the boys remarked:
He can't sit side Nv me- and the teacher
added: Well, he can sit by me-" This
settled the dispute until after Sunday
school was over, aud oEe little fellow
fingered to catch the teacher IS eye. Putting
his mouth close to her ear he whispered:
You'll soon get tired of him. He's got
fleas. Toledo Blade.
The Washington times., 1895-05-05
CREOvT !!

We have said to ourselves-and we
say to you-that this credit-giving
shall be accommodation-pure and
simple-that our credit prices shall
be as low as auybody's CASH prices
that there shall be 40 notes-no inter-
est. Look into this question of credit
Ouying-look over our immense stock
look at our prices-they are in plain
figures-compare them with other
prices. We make aud lay every
yard OF carpet free OF cost. Your
credit is good right NoW-for any
uhLag you waut-easy weekly or
monthly payments.
The Washington times., 1895-05-05
Spring Song.

Spring Song.
Dim twilight falls
Unto it's mate the wild bird calls,
Till stiffness of the coming night
is pulsing with the fond delight,
For Spring is here.
Across the gloom
Floats scent OF bloom
The breeze is singing TO the moon
A dainty love song as a Groom,
For Spring is here.
A tuneful note
NY heart doth float
Unto its mate-Awake and sing
In wild response till echoes ring,
E. For SpriEg is here.
In sweet perfume
The night doth swoon-
My mate hath heard the glad refrain,
And through theworid Love wakesagaIn
For Spring is here
Kate E. Thomas.
The Washington times., 1895-05-05
TIE NEW WOMAN.

Random Mention of Her Many Moods
1 +. and Manners.
Miss Marion Talbot, the new dean OF the
WonIan's College of the University OF Chi
/ cago, is a charming and decidedly pretty
young woman, not oyer thirty, iSlp has
beenprominently identified thedncational
| and charity work in Massachusetts and later
in Chicago for some years. Her fatner is
| a wealthy and aristocratic Boston physi-
| clan, and she has worked for the sake OF
work rather than for WORKS re-
| ward. Bat the task she has ente red upon is
| one no woman could easily refuse, as IL is
| probably tie most important of the kind il
| this country. Miss Talbot succeeds IN it
| Mrs. Alice Freeman Palmer, formerly pres
ident OF Wellesley College.
Miss Talbot is OF medium height, slight
| and graceful in figure. she mherits her
public gpiritfrom both p9renrs. her mother
| being one o Boston nsmostprominent wome n
| in the intellectual set
| The new dean OF Chicago Sas one quality
| rather rare in women. 1t is The sense OF
| direction. / was talking with her once in a
| city strange to her, when She said, pointing
| TO corner OF the room: '''Is not that the
north?'
Yes" I replied.
Il thought So" said Miss Talbot; II
| never yet was in any city where cot ldn't
| tell the points of the compass ii-rever
l might be- / should feel lost If / did not
| know my directions.
Some OF the women artists il New York
| think il very queer that, vnlla women ar
| lists are not good enough 30 l-,come mem-
bers of the Academy, their YORK Is hung in
Increasing proportions on Its walls. After
| all the work the membe rs wish TO show is
placed, there is comparatively ;'o:le room
| LETT; women's pictures fill d q ge space
ofthissaving remnant of space.
Their pictures sell, too. Cecilia Praux,
Fidelia Bridges, and Mrs. Henry A Loop
are the only women associates i'll. u list
of considerably over hundred wing and
dead. But Ella Condie Lambs fine deco
rative work, Mrs. DiXon's doInrstic 81 9nes
Letitia B. Hart's excellent work, al that
IF Miss Norton, Mrs. p rell witZ, Miss Rich
ards, Miss Scott, and Miss Wadswurth get
their full share of attention.
1t is no exaSgeraton 10 say that wo-
mans academy could make very good
exhibition twice a year. Yet it would be
foolish thing perhaps, forthat sex todraw
he lines which doesn't wish lines drawn
at all. ,ey-
1t is a pretty high compliment to Mary
e. Wilkins and MiksEHarah Orme Jewett
that their success in dialect stories of
our American Scotia nd-New England
are called by good Judges the logical fore
unners of Barrie, CUTLER Couch, Ian Nc
Laren, and S. R. Cfockett, the new group
of Scottish novelists; and to Mrs. Mary
Hartwell Catherwood, that SO many have
guessed her to be the .'most popular maga-
zine writer in America who is doing the
Joan of Arc' reaoneetions for Harper's
Magazine. "a
The most absorbing diversion of the So
ciety woman at the present moment is
astro logy, with its horoscopes, occult
mysteries, and general weirdness. The
true believer consults an astrologer with
a regularity which must be very pleasing
to the person consulted, whose fees, by
the way, are not small.
The Washington times., 1895-05-05
SOCIAL AND Personal.

The short Story Club held small but
very pleasant meeting at the residence of
Mrs. NJ. L. Willis, No. 1858 street south
e west, Wednesday last. The president,
Major +. 1. Willis, presided.
The story of the evening, Love at First
Sight," was a weIl written romance by
Miss M. e. Ringgold.
The misce llaneous programme called
forth many encores, and was participated
in by the following: Miss Nellie Good
man, Miss Helen Engle, Miss Mckee, Mr.
r. Clinton BalliRger, Miss Richerbach,
AIRS. Andrew Boyd, Orpheus Banjo Club
(H. G.. Churchill, M. G. Hopkins, and E.
Higgins), Miss Hay and Miss Mary Mckee.
The guests present were Fred II. Koss, II.
Crapster, Miss Nj. A. Desmond, Miss Blanche
Ying ling, Capt. Graham, Miss Borden,
Mrs. L. Lawasure, Mrs. ]. g. Evans,
Bertha Ju lilin, Miss Elizabeth Stoner,
Mrs. D. Voorhis, Miss JEANNE Haywood,
Rene Web, Miss Marie Harvell, Mrs.
Engle Mr. w. G. Il. Lea, Mr.. and Mrs r. O..
Ballinger, Mr.. Odel Whipple, Miss Hough-
ton, Mrs. and Miss Huddleson, j. Mohler
Gavin, Mrs. Head, Miss Pratt, DR.. and Mrs.
j. T. Hensley, Mrs. q. Rogers, II. V Cotton,
T. E. Metcalf, Lula E. Barnes, Miss Parish,
Mrs. j. E. Bristol, Miss NJ. E. Bennett,
Mrs. and Miss Beall, Mrs. and Miss Burket
Miss Worthington, Miss G. Thompson, Miss
Crandall, Mrs. Hoix, Mrs. F. 1. Willis,
Miss Hertford, and Mrs. and Mr.. Hay
wood
Mrs. Havens and the Academy of Forty
were well received at Linden, where 1.-The
Girl OF the Future" was presented Friday
evening The members OF the Academy
who attended this lecture were Mrs
Egleston, Mrs. Boarmau, Mrs Rohrer,
Miss Garst and Mrs. Whelau, Mrs. Garst
and little Miss Bessie EglestOu also went
along as chaperon and escort. The lee
ture was given under the auspices or the
Irving Club OF Linden, and under the di-
rection OF Mrs. Jessie Warte Wright OF
Forest Glen Irving Hall was handsomely
decorated for the occasion.
The Ladies Aid Saoiety OF the FIT
teenth Street Methodist Church gave a
delightful rainbow tea" at No. 1882
Fourteenth street northwest Friday and
Saturday last. 1t was attended by a
large number of friends and visitors.
A number OF tables We're artistically
decorated in the colors OF the rainbow and
were waited upon by a-lAll seoIe of pretty
girls dressed to correspond with their
respective table Tie ladies' in charge of
the affair Were Mrs. McCrae aud Mrs. Bick
ford.
The young ladies assisting at the various
tables were Miss sLatie Shade, Miss
Virgie Clabaugh, Miss Mamie Award, Miss
Helen Bickford, Mi IS Jennie Knorr, Miss
Annie W RobertsQn,- Miss Annie Lake,
Mss Daisy Biggs,A Miss Olive Osborn,
Miss Jessie Palmer sMiss Helen Godrree,
Miss Ella LUmsioId3 AEss Corinne Gillen-
water, Miss Mars Bsckferd, Miss Mary
David son, Miss JennisS Robertson, Mis-
Lsbbie Funk, Miss Emma Shade, and Miss
Grace Osborn. The R4eEey received from
the sale OF tie supper aud fancy articles
helped to replenish the treasury OF the
chAIch
The Washington times., 1895-05-05
UNDERTAKES.

NICHOLS q CO.,
IN Undertakerz and Embalmers
Penn ave- and 2d St Sc; Phone 1918, CGpftca
Bill. Prompt attention; reasonable terInA
lEJRIGHTS UNDERTAKING ESTABLISH
w ment, 1887 Tenth street northwest Specia
attention to embslming. Open day and nlgnl
Phone, 1o9- mr5-SmO
r WILLIAM LEE
OS UNDERTAKEN
s32 Pennsylvania avenue northwest
First class service. Pnons 13S5 1a4-6mo
The Washington times., 1895-05-05
ENRICH.
THAT BILL.

It's surprising how
large your bill is.
Haven't you reflected
over this phase of your
housekeeping experience
at one time or another?
Most people have. You
could have reduced that
bill "by a large major
ity" if you traded at the
popular Enrich Markets.
Everything in the nature
of table supplies may al
ways be found here. It's
our forte to find palate
pleasers, and that we are
successful is evidenced in
our steadily increasing
business. The number of
people is growing every
day who find that it pays
to trade at
The Washington times., 1895-05-05

Mrs. and Miss Hichborn left yesterday
for Annapolis, to attend the academy ger
man. They will be the guests OF Lieut..
and Mrs Coffman for several days.
The Washington times., 1895-05-05

There are three new women's clubs in
Washington. The young ladies OF the
Gurley Memorial Church have organized
a ~" to be Known as the lie Droit Y -
The following officers were unanimously y
elected: Miss Marion White, president;
Miss Minnie Rynex, recording secretary;
Miss Lydia Dorian, corresponding sec
reIary; Miss Hazel Hender>un. treasurer.
They are all very enthusiastic and promise
great results from the time they intend to
expend in the work.
The Washington times., 1895-05-05

A new missionary society has recently
been organized. Tweuty-Seven church
societies were represented in the meeting
called in Foundry Church one day last
week and the following officers We're
elected: Mrs. Nathan Sites, president;
Mrs. 7. II. Martin, corresponding secre-
tary; Mrs. Lydia II. Tnton, recording
secretary; Mrs. S. ID. La Fetra, treasurer
The vice presidents will be chosen one from
each of the societies affiliated with the
association.
The Washington times., 1895-05-05

were indulged In until late hour, when
the many guests departed to their respect
i've homes, voting Col. and Mrs. McKie
eSSeS.
The Washington times., 1895-05-05

During the past week the Woman's Ma
Iional Press Association held a special
meeting TO take action upon the death OF
its prominent members.
The living pictures given by the W.
y P. A. at Willard Hall was a brilliant
success. About ten beautiful girls took
part in the posing, which was most arts
tic. After the performance refreshments
were served.
Miss Marie E. Collins delighted the au-
dience. Her Message" was accompa-
uied by low, sweet strains of music on
the piano by Miss Marble.
The Washington times., 1895-05-05
BLUM Bros.

DLONl DhOS.s
TAB, Jas, TAT 9Th St. S. E.
Two Days Great Sale of House Fur
nishings, Monday and Tuesday.
dozen Clothes Pins for 1c. -
Sc Glass Pitchers. 4c.
81 Gold Band Cups and Saucers. 75c Der
set. Real China.
15c Jardiniere. &c.
12c Flour Sifters. wood rim. &c.
&c Bread Pans. 4c.
39c Ham Boilers 24c
sc ScallODed Cake Pans. 4c.
Acc Wash Boilers. 35c.
SC Tin Wash Basins &C
12c Quart Coffee Pots &c
Sc Quart Tin Buckets. 4c. --
1Sc Lava CuspidOrs. sc.
25c Garden Sets. Hoe. Rake and Spade.
2sc adjustable Window Screens. fit any
window Ice.
25c best quality Table oncIoth. 12c per
yard
SC Tacks. 1c per paper
19c large size BFooms. 10c.
1Sc Wood Buckets. large size. &c.
4ec best OPAQUE Window shades. best
2Sc Felt window Shades. spring roller
and fixtures. 12c.
sc best Petroleum Jelly, SC.
Babbltt's Best Soap. 4c per cake.
Bee Soap. &c per cake.
Star Soap. &c per cake.
Royal BOraX Soap. 4c per cake.
Hoe Cake Soap. &c per- cake.
Circus Soap. 4c per cake.
Anchor Soap. 4c per cake.
Rabbits 17T6 Soap Powder &C Der
package.
Royal Soap Powder. 4c per package
Pearline. 4c per package
SOapine. &c per package
1Oc ButuermiIk Soap. SC per cake.
6Oc best imported CASTLE So2D. 4 pound
bars. 39c per bar.
We are the people. Another fortunate
purchase OF Mattings. representing 500
rolls. which we shall place on sale at IN
heard-Of prices. Such another opportunity
VIII not occur again this season.
$3.50 per roll of 40 yards-fOr Fine
Warp Japa nese Seamless Fancy Mating
same as before for IS per roll
S4-6O per roll or 40 yardS-fOr Heavy
Chinese Fancy Seamless Mating same as
before at $40 per roll
$50 per roll OF 40 yards-for Best Quail
ity japanese Cotton Warp Fancy Seamless
MattIngs. same as before at SIS per roll
4Oc Heavy Napier Mating, yard wide
25c per yard.
25c Venetian Stair CARPET 5-S wide
13c per yard.
The Washington times., 1895-05-05
DON'T YOU
THINK SO -?

Don't you think it pays to look for
the easy way? If you lived in Alex
audria you wouldn't swim across
nor you wouldn't walk karound-there's
an easier and a QUICKER way TO
get there. You wouldn't run a half
amile for a doctor, when you can sum
mon him instantly by telephonei There
sn't a shadow Of a reason why you
should do without the Refrigerator
or the Matting-or the Furniture you
oced-Just because you can't spare
The CASH TO pay for it. We've built
BRIDGE for you-a bridge OF
The Washington times., 1895-05-05

An interesting meeting of the Busy
Bees junior literary club for the study
of American authors, was held at the
home OF Mr.. w. T. Pierson, No. 632 street
southeast, on Saturday evening. A writ
ten examination of twenty questions was
given upon the authors Hawthorne, Riley,
and Aldrich. During the season exam
nations have been held upon twelve
different authors, and the names of Violet
Pierson, Isabel, Jeanette, and Lulu Rob-
"rtson, Richard T. Evans, and VIII T.
Pierson, jr., have been upon the role OF
honor Original articles are contributed
zach week TO the club paper, Glover
Jeayes,' all of which are carefully pre-
pared, while some exhibit marked talent.
The organization has a membership of
eighteen, me ages ranging from eleven to
siYteen years.
The Washington times., 1895-05-05

Legion of Loyal Women give an enter
tainment in their hall on Tenth street on
the 7th instant.
The Washington times., 1895-05-05

Federation of Women's Clubs VIII meet
on Friday, May 10. This is the ad-
Ioufned business meeting, and only the
members of affiliated clubs are expected.
The revised constitution comes up for
discussion, and only the delegates Will
be able to vote on the amendments. The
hour and place of meeting will be duly
announced.
The Washington times., 1895-05-05

Columbian Women is the name of club
or women graduates from Columbian Uni
versity. There is a wholesome, practical
mOdesty in the name of the club which is
very attractive. Among the members are
many young ladies now pursuing their
studies in the university, and one for whose
tuition the club is pledged.
On Monday evening these college women
give an entertainment in the university
which, it goes without saying, will be all
that could be desired. 1t is given for the
benefit OF the Lucy Stone scholarship
which the young ladies hope to found.
This scholarship, it is intended, shall be
available to women pursuing courses in the
graduate schools of the university.
The girls have secured some of the finest
talent in the city. Miss Adela Vernon, of
london, England, will lend her superb
voice on the occasion. The other soloists
engaged are Miss Florence McNally, Miss
L Stakely, aud Mr.. Philip Gerry A
quartet from the Columbian players of
Dorothy violin solo by Mr. Stearus,
readings by Mrs. Walton, and Mrs. j. II.
Gore The soloists will be accompanied by
DR., ] w. Bischoff, Mrs, Oldberg, and Miss
Leavitt.
The Washington times., 1895-05-05

Mrs. Anton Heger, who is interested in
all good works, and especially in the House
OF Mercy in this city, has secured the News
for wofran's edition, which will appear
on the 18th instant, and be published for
the benefit of this beautiful charity. Mrs.
Heger will manage the children's depart
ment; Mrs. B. 81. Warner manages the
finances; Mrs. F. E. Chadwick, travel de-
partment; Mrs. Percy Smith and Mrs.
S.M Jones, the churches; Mrs. Gen. Bracket,
the D. A. R.; Mrs. Hood, charities; Mrs.
Browne, literary; Mrs h Gordon, house
hold; Mrs. Senator Hawley, health; Miss
Matterson, society.
Quite number of society ladies have
sent in literary contributions. Among these
are: Mrs. Lamont, Miss Norton, Mrs. F. E.
Chadwick, Mrs. B. II. Warner, Mrs. Calvin
8. Brice, Mrs. Heger, Mrs. Letter, Mrs.
Jules Guthridge, Miss NJ. E. Sewall, Miss
CLARA Barton, Mrs. Mary Marble, Mrs.
Toland, and Mrs. La Fetra.
The Atlanta exposition is being doomed
by the committees OF ladies recently or
The Washington times., 1895-05-05

The Woman's Auxiliary of the Episcopal
Church held its annual meeting at St. Johns
Church on Wednesday. DIR. Mackay-Smith
cond"cted the opening services. He was
assisted by the Rev. Mr.. Wood. After the
service a bushes meeting resulted in the
reelection OF Miss Wilkes as president.
The other officers are: Mrs. Heth and Miss
Olivia Buck vice presidents; Miss Lily Mac
Leod, secretary, aud Miss Maria Williams,
treasurer.
The association adjourned to next Oc-
tober.
The Washington times., 1895-05-05

The recent denial by Hon William c..
Whitney OF the truth of the report of his
engagement to his daughters travelling
companion. Miss Hannah Davidge, APP
parently goes for little with his ultimate
frqnds The impression with them. W hich,
by the way, they do not hesitate to put in
words, is TO the effect simply that the an
nouncement was made much earlier than
was desired either by him or the lady in
the case. Those whose word should have
weight in this matter declare that il is the
general belief among Mr.. Whitney IS friends
that his marriage Will take place upon his
returnto thiscountry, and thatthe fortunate
woman whom he will make his wire is none
other than Miss Davidge.
The Washington times., 1895-05-05

Col. and Mrs. McKie on Thursday even
ing assisted their daughter, Miss McK1e, to
entertain her many young friends, the occa-
sion being q Mexican tea given at their
residence, on First street southeast. The
evening was devoted to music and dancing.
Miss McKie rendered several Spanish Sc
lections with marked ability. Piano duets
were rendered by the Misses Payne and
Hoyme and Miss Kerby and Mr.. Hoyme.
After devoting the greater part of the
evening to music and dancing the company
adjourned to the dining hall and did justice
to the many vRnds placed before them.
The table was beautifully decorated with
many different flowers, the center p iece
being an immense bank of American Beauty
roses. After supper other amusements
The Washington times., 1895-05-05

The Atlanta exposition is being doomed
by the committees OF ladies recently or.
The Washington times., 1895-05-05

The most absorbing diversion of the So
ciety woman at the present moment is
astro logy, with its horoscopes, occult
mysteries, and general weirdness. The
true believer consults an astrologer with
a regularity which must be very pleasing
to the person consulted, whose fees, by
the way, are not small.
The Washington times., 1895-05-05

Mrs. Mayhem Platter viii soon go to
Virginia to spend some time with relatives
The Washington times., 1895-05-05

Miss Elizabeth Campbell, daughter of
ex-Gov. Campbell, of Ohio, Nose mar
nage to Mr.. John Meyers Taylor took place
April 27, at Hamilton, Ohio, is a cousin
of Mrs. Estes Rathbone. During Gen. and
Mrs. Rathbone's residence in Washington
their young cousin visited them upon several
occasions, and made many friends in So
ciety here on those occasions.
The Louisiana populist., 1895-06-28
The Wrong WaS.

A Boston story is told OF Jones.
whose idiosyncracies are tremen-
dous desire for good service at dinner
and an equally tremendous aversion
to tipping" Now, one Saturday
recently, Mr.. Jones left Boston on Il
business trip to New York. He is not
accustomed to New York, and he
does not know the New York restau-
rants; therefore it is not surprising
that dinner time found him seated in
one of the worst of the many bad
Bower eating-houses. The dinner
was vile, the waiter homely and
clumsy. lie stepped on Mr.. Jones
corns, he dropped soup on his head,
and when Mr.. Jones arose to 60, he
he ruffled the latter's silk hat. Nat
urally. Mr.. Jones was not disposed to
alter his rule about tips, but the
waiter pursued him to the door, and
at last cried out despairingly: don t
forget the waiter, sirn' No." re-
piled Mr.. Jones, I'm not likely to.
One doesn't forget a mug like you're
in hurry"