Evening star., 1896-02-22
THE WORLD OF SOCIETY
Hospitalities for the Visiting Daughters
Of tho American Revolution.
Mrs. Foster Entertains Her Colleagues
Some Lenten Reflections
Charity Events.

The Lenten calm has not had an oppor-
tunity to make itself felt, 40 far, with the
many tea party attractions and occasions
in honor CT the Revolutionary Daughters,
and after today's events are over the busy
participants will be ready for quiet week
Ct rest. With commendable energy the
ladies who are intrusted with the duty of
keeping the cash boxes of various chari-
table institutions constantly replen.shed to
meet the demands, came together the day
after Ash Wednesday to formulate plan
to beguile fresh store of coin into these
almost empty Golfers. The bicycle parade
exhibition and races of which previous
mention has been made in these columns
has already taken first place in fashion
able Ell deav and will be one Of the great
events Of the Lenten season. RumOr has 1t
that We are to have living pictures" also
for sweet charity, participat ted in by q
number of prominent bellies and beaux, and
to be given In one of several private ball
rooms that will readily be offered for it.
Then another chance or two to enjoy the
delightful pictures from Life which We're
given with such success las. winter, seems
certain.
The days with time in them to enjoy the
music Clubs are with us and a revival of
the interest which never departs entirely
Is apparent all along the line. The Friday
Morning Club never permits its social duties
to lessen its devotion to the musical art,
and simply continues its artistic enjoy
ments right through Lent, without inter-
ruption. The Tuesday Club has just been
organized and promises a season Of the
same delight to its members. Whist clubs
are SO numerous that each great and small
Cotrrie of intimateS have one in their
midst Sewing circles seem no longer Lenten
diversions. as they exist all year and are
only spurred to greater activity at this
period. Skating and the wheel, In the way
Of time-killlng and health-gving employ
ments. use up SO much time nowadays
that no IDLE days or hours confront the
average society girl or matron. The only
difficulty exists in getting all the engage
ments In reasonable order.
Mrs. John w. Foster, the retiring presi-
dent general OF the d. A. R.. gave hand
some reception yesterday to the state and
chapter regents of that organiza ton, when,
for two hours. there was scarcely an unoc-
cupted foot of space in her spacious home.
Receiving with Mrs. Foster were Mrs. Nc
Kee. Mrs. Mcmillan, Mrs. Burrows, Mrs.
Blount, Mrs. j. Thomson Swami, Miss Ste
venson, Miss Ballenser. Mss Cook, Miss
keim. Miss Ftnckle and Miss Pitts. At the
rrettily appointed refreshment table in the
dining room Mrs A. J. Halford. Miss Hich-
born and Miss Batcheller presided. The
table was decked with pink roses, and all
the dainties matched IN color.
Mrs Evan Thomas has sent her friends
here cards for the marriage of her daugh-
ter. Miss Florence Voorhees, Thomas, to Mr..
John Henry Fisher Wednesday evening,
March 4, at 600 North Charles street Bal
timore.
The National Geographic Society viii give
reception in honor of the Venezuelan
boundary commission, Thursday, March -,
to Ia at the Arlington. The ladies of the
reception committee will be Mrs. Olney.
Mendonca, Mrs. Miles. Mrs. Page. Mrs
Proctor, Mrs. Sartoris. Miss Dufficld. Miss
Hanl:n, Miss Rochester, Miss Rockhill and
Mss Stevenson.
Miss Walcott, daughter of Col. w. H.
Walcott, U.S.A., No. 1884 W street north
vest, gave valentine party last evening.
When the gentlemen arrived they selected a
scarlet heart card, on which they found the
| name of the lady to whom they We're ex-
pected to devote themselves for the first
part of the evening. second selection of
cards changed partners all around. Some
of the musical and eiocutionary efforts
given were piano solo by Mr.. Cliendinst
recitation by Miss Beal1, bell solo by Miss
Walcott, recitation by Mr.. William Conley
and guitar solo by Miss Walcott A val
entine cotillton followed, in the first figure
OF which the men, Standing in line. held up
curtain, which hid them from view with
the exception of their feet. The second
curtain figure was for the girls. who were
chosen by their hands The st. Valentine
hsure was danced by the men forming 4
circle. the girls standing in the center, and
valentine chorus was sung as partners
! were chosen. Shooting with bows and ar
rows at crimson heart target was anoth-
er diversion, for which prizes were award
ed. A dainty supper was served before the
company separated.
Among the pleasant events Of the week
| was a leap year dance given last night al
| 1923 18th street by Mr. and Mrs Alex
Sealey. Dancing was indulged in until H.
-Hny, Lit. Eel
The table was decorated with American
beauty roses. Those present We're MIR and
Mrs. H. H. GAlfry, Judge and Mrs. r. B.
| Lamon, Maj. and Mrs. J. NJ. Watt, Judge
Noble Moore. Mrs. Lieut. Phillips, Dr. and
| Mrs. J. P. Miller, Mr.. and Mrs Charles
Blackwood. Misses Norman. Judson, White
Smith. Gilfry. Milliken. Jones. Evans
Bird, Consar, Hays, Wallmo, Herndon
French, Norwood. Hotel, Ketchum. Par.
| sons, Walker Petit, Young, Hitchcock
Allen, Hendricks. Williams, Brockett and
| Ridgeway.
pleasant party was given at the resi-.
dence of Mr.. J. Won Derlehr, 500 ID street
| northwest, last Tuesday evening" Music
| and dancing were INDUCED in till a late
| hour, when the guests repaired to the din.
! ing room, where a bountiful repast was en-.
| joyed. Those present were Mr.. and Mrs J.
| Won Derlehr, Mr.. and Mrs. j. Huck Mr.
and Mrs. Lang, Misses Sally Won Derlehr
| Alice Lanahan. Bertha Mccarthy, Katie
| Quinn, Kate Sweeney, Annie and Rose Ken.
nelly, Mary Mcdonald, Jane Quinlan
Messrs. j. S. Wilson. M. Cunningham, C. r
| Wildman, NJ. A. McGrath, F. j. Gallagher
| P. Brady, A. Shields c. Parks Weber
Kennedy. Marring and c. Lanahan
| Mrs. Hicks will be at home informall,
| Monday, from to Q. at her residence or
Capitol Hill, 1901 Massachusetts, avenue
| northeast.
Mrs. Joshua Davis of Cos NJ street gave 3
| pleasant reception yesterday evening II
| honor of her guest Miss Belle of Whining
| ton. She was assisted by her daughter
Miss Magruder, Miss Paxton and the Misse:
Draney.
| very pleasant masquerade was given b,
| Mr.. and Mrs. J. II. Buscher Monday even
Ing at their residence. 1852 Maryland ave
nue. northeast. The dining room was
| cleared for dancing, which was enjoyed un
| til late hour. when refreshments were
| served. The floral decora tions We're tulip.
! and carnations. Mrs. Buscher was assisted
| In receiving her guests by Mrs. Georg.
Omohundra and Mrs. r. J. Peters, and the
guests present numbered seventy-five.
Miss Nelly Cox of Mt. Pleasant, in honor
| of her guest, Miss Vira Cox of Annapolis
Nd, entertained a few friends at her hom,
last evening. What has lately been intro
duced as the bundle party was given s
| trial. Sundry articles were thickly Wrappef
| In cotton and paper. and 1t was the obiec
OF the contestants for first prize TO correct