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The morning times., 1896-02-06
ALL FOR CHARITY'S SAKE
Ladies of Government Printing Of
flee Give a Pleasant Evening.
RecitatIons, Dancing and Song at
Typographical Tempie-A Large
Sum Realized for the Poor.

The Ladies of the Government Printing
| Office repeatedat Topographic
evening their splendid and successful work
| in aid OF the poor, which was a blessing
last season to so many deserving people in
| Washington
| The ladies have very large circle of
| friends and acquaintance, as was demon
| strated by the more than a thousand People
responding to their invitations to attend
! their literary and musical entertainment
| OF last night, at which they raised hand
Nsonie fund of money and provisions enough
| to make valuable contribution to the
cause in which they were enlisted.
| There were two fees OF admission, or
rather one in money and another of a
| bundle, basket, or barrel, or anything
| serviceable for the deserving poor. This
double tariff to hear the delightful program
was willingly paid. There were, how
ever, many unfortunates who did not
| enjoy the program. These found il prac-
iically impossible to gain admission TO the
| oyer-crowded hall. They coniented them
selves by leaving the double tariff and
returnings home.
The object OF the ladies is 10 reach
those who are not known TO the charity
organizations or the city.
The funds and The material contributed
viii be distributed by the general COM
mittee in charge OF the entertainment.
A feature OF the evening was the Spanish
dance" by Misses Ethel Brown and Edith
Luckett, aged eight and ten years, re-
spectively.
After the literary and musical part of the
entertainment was concluded the hall was
cleared of the chairs and all the young
people and many of the older ones par
ticipated in the dance which followed.
The literary and musica! part OF the enter
ment was as follows:
Piano solo, Miss Katie Young; vocal solo,
Mr.. j. S. Graves, accompanist Prof Isdell;
| songs, Little Lurie and jamie Stanford
recitation, Miss Hattie Webster; vocal solo,
Miss Mary p. Lockwood; recitation, Master
sherw ood Brown; contralto solo, Miss
| Houchen; recitation, Miss Clara Bremmer-
man; comic solo, Mr.. F. Darling; piano solo,
Miss Loa s. Harper; fancy dance, Misses
Edith Luckett and Ethel Brown; vocal
duet, Mrs. Carrie and Miss Nellie Smith;
recitation, Mr.. j. S. Graves; soprano solo,
Mrs. Trainer Fergerson; song, Little HELEN
| Kretchmar: whistling solo, Mr.. Milton b.
| Clark; vocal solo, Miss Hester Dalton;
| soprano solo, Miss Veva CoIlan, a accompanist,
Miss Nellie j. Burke; cornet solo, Mr.. Vim.
| Kretchmar.
| The arrangements committee was COM
posed OF the following ladies: Miss NJ. A.
Harper, chairman; Mrs. MoIlie Speakes,
Mrs. Wilson, Mrs. Poster, Misses Kate
snoet, Bette Spicer, Mamie Daniels, Liz
zie Grant Carrie Andrews. Ollie Ander-
4 son Miss ~ rtpr and Miss RaiIev
The refreshment tables We're in charge
OF Mrs. Mollie speakes, assisted by Misses
| Harper, Smoot, and Daniels.
The morning times., 1896-02-06
YOUNG SET DIEED
And TEEN DANCED
Another of the Dinner Dances
Given Last Evening.
Cabinet Ladies Were at Home and
welcomed Hosts of Callers.
Notes and Personals.

The event Of last evening was the dinner
dance.
Mrs. Brice, Mrs. Bonaparte, Mrs. Barney,
Mrs. Anderson made up the list OF hostesses,
the dance taking place at the home OF Mrs.
Barney.
Mrs. Townsend, OF Lafayette Square, had
as dinner guests: The French Ambassador
and Madame Patenotre, Baron Won Stumm,
Miss Boardman, Mr. Dominguez, Miss Stout
Count de Buisseret, Miss Williams, the
Belgian minister, Lady Cough, Senator
Hale, Mrs. Wells, the Swedish minister
Madame Dominguez Lord Cough, Miss
Gwynn. Mr. Curtis, Miss Pauncefote, the
Turkish minister, Mrs. Davis, Mr. Chew,
Miss WaIlach, the Danish minister, Miss
Herbert Marquis Maiaspina, and Mrs.
Slater.
Mrs. Anderson entertained at dinner
Miss Brice, Miss Hay, Miss Audrey Paunce-
fote, Miss Wardour, Baron Herman, the
earl of westmeath, Mr.. George Howard,
Mr.. HELEN, Mr. Frank Mitchell, Mr.. Charles
McCaUIey, Mr. Frank Andrews.
Guests Of Mrs. Brice at dinner were:
| Senator and Mrs. Cameron, Senator and
Mrs. Lodge, Mr. and Mrs. Henry May,
Mr.. and Mrs. George B. Mcclellan, Mr..
and Mrs. ]. ]. Brice, Miss Pauncefote, Miss
Macomb, Miss Mcmillan, the Misses Simp-
I kins, Miss Kate Brice, Miss Florence Board
/ man, Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Mccormick,
OF Chicago. Hon, Robert Adams, Mr.. Sand
! ford Beatty, Mr.. Cayendish Taylor, Mr..
/ Lefaivre, Count yinci, Capt. Michler, Mr..
I Van Ness Philip. Mr.. Walter V. r. Berry,
/ Mr.. T. Z. Rodgers, and Mr.. Jesse Brown.
| Following the dinner at Mrs. Brice's
was delightful musical interlude, Miss
/ Yaw singing for the pleasure Of those
/ present.
/ Among the guests OF Mrs. Bonaparte and
/ Mrs. Barney were: Mr. Biddle, Mr.. East
man OF ike Chilean legation, Count Galarza
! Mr.. Gushing Stetson, Capt. Heese, Mr..
/ Gaillard Hunt, Mr.. Henderson, Mr.. Philip
Wagner, Mr.. Davis, Mr.. Sliden Rogers,
Mr.. Niblack, Prince Wrede, AIR. Richardson,
Mr.. Vogel, Mr.. Marion Crawford, Mr..
worthington Ford, Mr.. Lindsey, Mr.. Cana,
MIR. Stevens, Prince Iturbide, and Mr..
Halsted.
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A Score of Evenings.

The two girls were walking along Wood
ward avenue talking about their best young
men, of course. At least one OF them was
"CharIey was up to see me last night,
she said, with a twitter-
That's twice in a week, isn't it?'' in
quired the other.
YES and she blusbed and giggled.
Il suppose he'll come three times in the
next week?'
Il suppose so.''
''And four times the next?''
That's what brother says"
"And five times the next?'
That's what sister says"
And six times the next?''
That's what auntie says
And seven times the next?'
That's what papa says"
''And then what?''
Then Wen get married; that's what ev
erybody says
And then wbat?'
"Then l won't see him any more of ar
evening; that's what mamma says."-Snov
Hill Md Messenger.
The morning times., 1896-02-06
PRAYERS FOR PATSY" HARRIS
Echo Meeting of Interest Held by the
w. C.. T. U,

Echo Meeting of Interest Held by the
w. c. L. U.
Two very interesting and important re-
ports that were not submitted at the last
quarterly meeting of the Women Christian
Temperance Union were read yesterday
afternoon at a special meeting held at the
headquarters, 910 F street northwest. One
was on Hygiene and Heredity,'' by Mrs.
Ritter, and the other was Purity in Litera>
ture and Art" prepared by Mrs. Chambers.
hreportswerea pproved, d,andtheauthors
applauded. Several short addresses on
various incidentals were made.
Mrs. Cowsill delivered a beautiful and
impressive talk on Work in Prisons and
Jails." Upon its conclusion, she rendered
her resignation as superintendent of prison
and Jail work. She claimed that the work
was too much for one person. and that she
could not do it justice. A resolution was
passed that secretary be appointed to as
sist Mrs. Cowsill.
Mesdames Cohen, Bieler, and Carlin Of
fered prayers for Patsy Harris, the
murderer, whois condemned to death.
The morning times., 1896-02-06

very pretty wedding took place early
last evening at st. Theresa s Catholic Church
in Anacostia.
The contracting parties were Miss Annie
Soper. daughter of Mr.. George Soper, as
sistant engineer OF st. EliZabeth's, and Mr..
William r. Montgomery, oldest son of
Sergeant Robert Montgomery, of the Met
ropolitan police force.
The marriage ceremony was performed
by Father t. B. Hughes, the church being
handsomely decorated with palms, ferns,
potted plants. and flowers. The best man
was Mr.. William Boswell while Miss Nellie
Soper the brides sister. was maid of honor.
The bride was gowned in a steel-colored
travelling costume, with hat and gloves
TO match. After the couple were pro-
nounced man and wife. the party repaired
to the home of the wife's mother, Mrs.
George Soper, No. "a Jackson street, where
there was large rece ption and an elaborate
supper
Mr.. and Mrs. Montgomery will make d
short bridal tour through the north, spend
ing most of the honeymoon in New York.
The morning times., 1896-02-06

The leap year cotillion to be given at
National Rifles Armory Monday, Feb
ruary 10, promises to be one OF the gayest
affairs of the season. Miss Uhl, daughter
OF the recently appointed ambassador
to Germany and Assistant Secretary OF
State, viii lead with Mr.. Frank b. Martin,
who has so efficiently led the Bachelors
cotillions this winetr.
Unique and beautiful fayors, character.
istic of the occasion, will be feature OF
the affair.
Reception committee: Mr.. Edwin F.
UhI, Mr.. Daniel Nash Morgan, Mr.. Claude
A. Swanson, Mr.. Colin Studs, Mr.. j. c.
Sprigs, Jr., Admiral F. NJ. Ramsay, Mr..
+. E. Meredith, Mr.. Richard II. Clarke,
Mr.. S. c. Neale, Mr.. j. G. Capers and Mr..
The morning times., 1896-02-06
Opera Hoods in Favor.

The English opera hoods are gaining
popularity rapidly over here. These hoods
are built of any soft material, from Elder
down to Persian silk. A pretty one OF
the aforementioned material is gathered
in box piaits about the head, is lined with
wadded satin, and tied with wide lace
strings. in the bow of which nestle cne or
two pink velvet roses.
The morning times., 1896-02-06
The Uncertainty of the Card

At recent afternoon tea it was once
more demonstrated how uncertain at pres
ent are the rules which govern the calling
card. Some women left theirs in the hall,
some on q table in the drawing room.
Some left but one for the four ladies re-
ceiving. Some left four, and some turned
the side upward. TO Indicate more than one
person, while others left 1t alone.
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Marriage Licenses.

Licenses to marry were issued yesterday
TO the following:
VIII Briggs and Ella McKelden
Richard Vigal and Belle Carpenter.
George t. Robinson and Susan C. Garner.
VIM. Washington and Georgia Prim.
Benjamin F. Williams and Mary E. John
ston.
Conrad Ockepshausen and Louise Eckert
Edwin King, Gerow and Anna Eliza Slee.
John Green and Lucy Walton Fails.
The morning times., 1896-02-06

and gold brocade; Mrs. Mckee. wearing a
costume of rose color and black satin.
Assisting were: Mrs. William Haywood, I,
Miss Letitia Stevenson, Mrs. George B.
Williams, Mrs. Wallace Radcliffe, Mrs.
Grant, Mrs. Sartoris, Mrs. Stanley Brown,
Miss Rusk and Miss Foster.
Guests included the Vice President, mem-
bers of the Cabinet, the members OF the
diplomatic corps and ladies, and all persons
prominent in social life at the Capital.
The morning times., 1896-02-06
Her SymnathY.

MY DEAR he said to his lady love. I've
been busy all day-not manual labor, you
know but brain work, which is the hardest
kind
"Yes, indeed; know 1t must be for you" :"
and there was tender look of sympathy in
her eyes which aroused hin.-Philadelphia
American.
The morning times., 1896-02-06
DR.. PATCH IMPROVING
Slight Change for the Better Reported

Slight Change for the Better Reported
Last Evening.
DR.. Patch was reported last night to
be resting much easier than he has for
several days.
Tuesday was the critical day in his ills
ness, and Tuesday night and yesterday
morning his condition was rather unfavor-
able. He rallied yesterday evening. how
ever, and the doctors have strong hopes OF
his ultimate recovery.
The morning times., 1896-02-06
washingtonians In New York.

Especial to The Times.l
New York, Feb. &c. Davies, E. g.
Randall, Astor; w. II. Lownes, Conti-
mental; F. A. Converse, st. Cloud; E. q.
Breckenridge, sturteyant; ]. A. Guest,
Broadway Central; A. A. shepbers, Giisey;
A. r. Tingle, Imperial; j. McCaffrey, w.
B. King, Albert; C. B. Smith, Barrett; G C.
schuerman, Marlborough; C. T. Moore,
Holland; R. D. Jackson, G. de Geofroy,
Netherland.
The morning times., 1896-02-06
Sons OF Sd. George Dance.

Columbia Lodge. No. 397, Sons of ST.
George. held grand reception and dance
last night at the Builders Exchange. Despite
the disa greeable weather large number
of members were present, and very
enjoyable evening was spent. An elaborate
1uffe.sapper was served. Professor DoIiefI' s
orchestra was in attendance.
The morning times., 1896-02-06
On an English Railway

First Old Lady-Guard, open this win
dow; shall smother to deathi
Second Ditto Guard, shut this window.
or I'll freeze to deathl
First Old Lady (again) y Guard, win
you raise
Irate Male Passenger (interrupting)-
Guard, open that window and freeze one of
these old women 10 death; then shut it and
smother the other one.
Silence in the car.-Tit-Bits.
The morning times., 1896-02-06

present were: Miss Smith of Pittsburg,
Miss Kenpton OF Philadelphia, Miss Weaver
of Media, Pa, Miss Robinson and Miss
Williams OF Philadelphia, Lieut.. Magill,
Mr.. Tyler, Lieut.. Lochmer, Lieut.. Meyers.
and Mr.. Price. After the theeter Mr. and
Mrs. Robinson and party attended the
Southern ball.
The morning times., 1896-02-06

Ladies Sanitary Wool Vests.
RicheIieu rib, high neck and
short sleeves, in either white
or natural gray. Former price,
Sl.15. Now. =. TIC. Each
Ladies Heavyweight nearly
all-wool Underwear, natural
gray. soft finish, very durable.
Former price, Sl35 Now. gee
Each.
Ladies' Heavyweight White
Merino Wool Underwear, soft
and fleecy, guaranteed non
shrinkable. warm but not bulky.
Former price, S1.19. Now. g9C.
Richeheu Ribbed Vests. Natu-
raj color wool. heavy weight.
Former price, SLAB. Now. &c.
Ladies' perfect-fittfng COM
bination Suits, jersey-ribbed,
nearly all-wool, and can be de-
pended on for warmth and pro-
lection. Former price. $l.75.
Now. e. $1.1G
Very lightweight Underwear
for ladies, quite thin. but very
warm, made of high-grade wer-
sted. which with proper care
will not shrink in laundering.
Former price, So. .23. Now Sl.4S
The morning times., 1896-02-06

Mrs. Carlisle was assisted In receiving
yesterday by Miss Page, Miss Bryan, Mrs.
Cabell Breckenridge, Miss Berry, Miss Anna
Berry, Miss Cobb, Miss Blanchard, Miss
Church, Miss Helm and Miss Hamlin.
The morning times., 1896-02-06

Miss Effie Waterbury and Mr.. G. n.
Waterbury, her father, who have been
guests of Mrs. w. ID. p. King, will leave
today for a short trip to Stamford, Conn,
to visit relatives and friends.
The morning times., 1896-02-06

The marriage OF Mr.. Frederick Grimm and
Miss Ettie I. Walker was solemnized at the
residence OF the brides parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Nathan Walker, 1247 Eighth street
northwest, yesterday afternoon at 2 O'Clock,
the Rev. DR.. Addison officiating. I'm
mediately after the ceremony Mr.. and Mrs.
Grimm left for trip through the North.
They were the recipients OF many hand
some presents from a wide circle OF friends.
The morning times., 1896-02-06

Mrs. olney was assisted in receiving yes
terday by Mrs. Hoppin, Miss Hoppin, Mrs.
Arthur Brice, Mrs. Conrad, Mrs. G. S. Fraser,
Miss katherine Conrad, Miss Schenck, Miss
Stewart and Miss Newcomb.
The morning times., 1896-02-06

Mrs. Edwards and Mrs. Van Sender
of No. 1456 Euclid place will not receive
Monday, but will be at home to their
friends Friday, February Ia, assisted by
Mrs. MantZ.
The morning times., 1896-02-06

Miss Morton was assisted in receiving
yesterday by Miss Oberly, Miss Ruth Oberly,
Mrs. Spaulding, wife OF Representative
Spaulding OF Michigan; Mrs. viii Sterling,
Miss Bright and Mrs. Haxall.
The morning times., 1896-02-06
THIS PAGE Is PLANNED TO INTEREST THE HOWE CIRCLE
Kings Palace.
Still
Selling Coats
and dCapes

At end f-the-sea-
son prices. Owing to the
enormous Cloak Business we
have done this season we
have many Odd Lots left
over that you can buy now
for ONE-HALF their value.
Here are samples:
SO. So, 81 Jackets
and Capes, made
of rough boucle
cloths, kersey
c1ot s, beaver
eaoicE ela55fi \ xf. 2 u !.!s R $685.
$40, S18, SIS, $40
Jackets and Capes.
caterpillar cloths,
astrakhan cloths,
boucle cloths, kerr
sey cloths, SATIN
lined. YOUR rE Or
CHOICE AT. -. PO.OO
S5 Brilliantine Skirts.
S5 Sicilian Skirts. -.
S5 Serge Skirts ......
S5 Figured Mohair q 40
Skirts, at. >D0. fO
KINGS PALACE,
8i2-S14 7th st.
us Market Snaca
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Mrs. Albert s. Gatschet, No. 2O2O Fif
teenth street, will not receive today, but
willbeathome Thursday, February 3 from
to z.
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dinner last night to meet Mr.. and Mrs.
Bruner, of New York. Mrs. Bruner was
Miss Elizabeth Elkins. The table decora-
tions were bridesmaid roses and FERNS
Those present were: Mr.. and Mrs. Bowler,
Mr.. and Mrs. Bloomer, Mr.. 4 ID Mrs. Barney,
Mrs Bugher, Miss Batcheller, Miss de Men.
donca. Miss Patten, Miss Davis, Mr. Boeufve
OF the French legation. Captain Heese, Mr.
Phillips, Mr.. Davis, and Mr.. Davis Elkins
The morning times., 1896-02-06

Mrs. Harmon was assisted in receiving
yesterday by Miss Poorss>Airs. Legare, Miss
Taft, Miss Tullidge OF Cincinnati, o., and
the Misses Harmon.
The morning times., 1896-02-06

9 Mr.. Charles II. White OF the Treasury
Department is lying dangerously i'll at his
residence, No. S22 L street northeast.
The morning times., 1896-02-06

Miss Closson, daughter of Colonel Closson
OF Washington Barracks, has invitations
out for small dance, February IT.
The morning times., 1896-02-06

Mrs. Smith was assisted in receiving yes
terday by Miss Hoke, Miss Hull, Miss Gordon,
Miss Maude Merrim ON and others.
The morning times., 1896-02-06

Mrs. Wilson was assisted in receiving yes
terday by Mrs. Dabney Mrs. Howry, Mrs
The morning times., 1896-02-06

A tea is to be given tomorrow afternoon
by Mrs. MaDtz, AIRS. J. G.. Edwards aud
Mrs. II. W. Van Sender at the beautiful
home of Mrs .Mantz, No. 27o5 Seventeenth
street.
The morning times., 1896-02-06

Montague, Mrs. Seymour, Miss Wilson and
her guests, Miss Aisquith of West Virginia,
and Miss Boyton.
MIS-. Stevenson did not receive yesterday,
but will receive February IL, assisted by
Illinois ladies', making an Illinois day.
Mrs. Lam ont was assisted In receiving yes
terday by Mrs. Babcock, Mrs. Williams, Mrs.
howe, Mrs. Wilcox, Mrs. Brooks, Mrs
Davis, Mrs. Audenried, Miss Tremaine, Miss
owen of New York, Miss RockhilI, Miss
Cochran, and Miss Bryant, Miss Wilcox,
Miss Jackson, and several others.
Mrs Walter A. johnson, of No. 1907
Thirteenth street, received large number
Of her friends from to yesterday, as
sisted by Miss Ella Grils.
Mr.. and Mrs. John G. Reisinger ceIe-
brated the twenty-fifth anniversary OF
their marriage last night at Il large re-
ception at their home on G street north
west.
Mrs. Carlisle will give a luncheon today
in honor of Mrs. Cleveland and her guest,
Mrs. Bryant of New York.
Miss cfagett win give luncheon in
honor of Miss Corning OF Albany, N T.,
today.
Mrs. b. J. Ellieott gives luncheon to-
day to meet her guests, Mrs. Mcknight
and Mrs. Edwards of Philadelphia.
Representative and Mrs. J. B. Robinson
entertained tox party at the Lafayette
Square Theater Tuesday night Those
The morning times., 1896-02-06

Mrs. George II. Brown and her daughters,
1912 R street, have been obliged TO recall
cards for Thursday, February 6.
The morning times., 1896-02-06

Mrs. DR.. Frank Leech will not receive
today, but will be at home the remaining
Thursdays in February.
The morning times., 1896-02-06

The Georgetown Assembly VIII take
place at Linthicum Hall tomorrow night.
The morning times., 1896-02-06

Mrs. Perrin, OF X street, entertained ut
a luncheon yesterday in honor of her guest,
Mrs. Kinney. Among the guests were Miss
Clagett and Miss Corning OF Albany.
The morning times., 1896-02-06

Harold G. Underwood, formerly of this
city, but now of Milwaukee, is stopping
at the Raleigh.
The morning times., 1896-02-06

Mrs. Hoke Smith will give luncheon
today.
The morning times., 1896-02-06

Mrs. Joyce of No. 1850 streetnorthwest
entertained at tea yesterday afternoon.
The morning times., 1896-02-06

Among the skating parties arranged for
the near future are those of Mrs. Donald
Cameron and Mr.. George Fraser.
The morning times., 1896-02-06

Mrs. Stevenson did not receive yesterday,
puc Will receive February IL, assisted by
Illinois ladies, making an Illinois day.
The morning times., 1896-02-06

The Misses Tyler. of No. 1853 N stree,
northwest, have sent out invitations for a
dance February IL.
The morning times., 1896-02-06

The French Ambassador and Madame
Patenotre will give a dinner February 15.
The morning times., 1896-02-06

Mr. Christie C. Wagner of All Second
street southeast, says: Il took two bottles
of Browns Iron BitterS for general debility
and dyspepsia, and il did me great deal
of good 1t is also a splendid appetizer
The morning times., 1896-02-06

Montague, Mrs. Seymour, Miss Wilson and
her guests, Miss Aisquith of West Virginia,
and Miss Boyton.
The morning times., 1896-02-06

Mrs. A. A Wilson has sent out invitations
for Brownie Party for Master Albert
WIlson-Davis, February 10.
The morning times., 1896-02-06

The Chilean Minister and Madame Cana
viii entertain at dinner in honor of the
Vice President, February Is.
The morning times., 1896-02-06

Gen. and Mrs. sternberg entertained at
dinner last evening. Primrose tulips form
ed the table decorations. Guests: Gen. and
Mrs. Breckinridge. Or. and Mrs Van Reypen,
DR.. and Mrs. o'ReilIy, DR.. and Mrs. Wood,
Col. and Mrs. Andrews
The morning times., 1896-02-06

Gen. and Mrs. Draper gave a dinner
last evening. Table decorations were OF
Meteor roses, with a service of gold, and
gold and white shades Gaping the tapers
on the candelabra. Those present were:
Justice and Mrs. Brown, Prof. Langley,
Miss Jane Riggs, Mr.. John Hay, Miss
Josephine Patton, Lieut.. and Mrs. Multi
gan, Mrs. Stanley Matthews, Mr.. Board
man, Judge Cox, Miss Thornton, Mr.. and
Mrs. Corcoran-Hill, Mr.. and Mrs. Covar-
rubias.
The hostess wore superb gown of gold
color brocade, with jewels.
The morning times., 1896-02-06

At the maria &c of Miss Robinson, daugh-
ter of Capt. and Mrs. Erastus r. Robinson,
to Lieut.. Cyrus Radford of the UGited
States Marine Corps, the affair will take
place at high noon. Ensign Vogelsang. U.
s. N, Will act as best man; ushers. Capt.
Murphy, Z. S. A.. Lieut.. Barnett, u. S. A.,
Ensigns Davis and Edie; Miss Hamersley
of New York will be maid of honor; Misses
RadfoTd, Williams, Stelwagg and Barnett
attending as bridesmaids. A wedding break
fast at the home OF the bride viii follow
the ceremony.
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An Extra Special!
TW0-fHIRDS OFF THESE GARMENTS
Why?

Because they are small
sizes only. Can you use
them +?
Ladies Ribbed Wool Vests,
made strong and durable, fin
ished with high neck and no
sleeves. Regular price, SIC.
The morning times., 1896-02-06

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. B. Henderson will enter
tain at dinner February IL.
The morning times., 1896-02-06

Mr.. and Mrs. John Hay will give a
dinner February IA.
The morning times., 1896-02-06

Miss Herbert viii give cotiilion Eel
ruary 10.
The morning times., 1896-02-06

Mrs. Townsend will entertain at dinner
February Is.
The morning times., 1896-02-06

Mrs. John W. Foster entertained at a
tea yesterday afternoon in honor of her
guest, Mrs. Robert Mckee, daughter Of
ex-President Harris
The handsome drawing-rooms were deco
rated with palms and flowers, and in the
tea room white lilies and pink carnations
were effectively arranged.
Mrs. Foster received, gowned in pink
The morning times., 1896-02-06
LANsBURGH g. BRO
Is OFF
Warm Underwear
Lsdiss. Misses and Children.
FOR

The following grades,
taken from our Ladies
Merino Underwear stock.
are in larger quantities
than we desire, and to re-
duce same we make the
cut Of ONE-THIRD OFF
regular prices of these
grades
The morning times., 1896-02-06
Thomas F Brantley and Mr.. N. c. blanchard

An elegant dinner was given last even
by Major and Mrs. Coleman at their home,
the Richmond.
La France roses decorated the table,
gracefully arranged with maiden hair
ferns, and pink shades capped rose colored
tapers In the silver candelabra.
Guests were: Gen. and Mrs. Craighill,
Col. and Mrs. John NJ. Wilson, Miss Waller,
Gen. ID. E. Sickels, Miss Grace Andrews
and Miss Mary Angerine-C Coleman.
The next dnner-dance to be given at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Brice, Corcoran
House, February 13, viii be domino
party"
The Chinese Minister viii leave Washing
ton for a visit to Peru early IN April, ac-
companied by an interpreter and other
members Of the legation. Nine. Yang will
not accompany him. The Chinese Minister
is accredited TO the United States, Spain
and Peru.
The morning times., 1896-02-06

Senator and Mrs ElEins entertained at