Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-21
THE WORLD OF SOCIETY
Handsome Dinner in Honor of Rev. W.
Hudson Shaw
A brilliant Social Observation-Disclosures
ed Guests md Eloquent
Talk-PersonaIs.

Dr. Wesley Reid Davis of the Post Office
Department gave dinner last evening at
the Metropolitan Club in honor of the Rev.
w. Hudson Shaw. AM, fellow of Balliol
College, Oxford, who is now delivering a
course of lectures on the university extern
sion plan at Metzerott Hall upon successive
tuesday afternoons. Covers were laid for
twenty. The guests were Postmaster Cen
eral William L. Wilson, Secretary of the
Navy Hilary A. Herbert, Secretary of Ag-
riculture j. Sterling Morton. Mai. Gen.
Nelson A. Miles, in command of the United
States army: Solicitor General Holmes Con-
rad, First Assistant Postmaster General
Frank Jones. Third Assistant Postmaster
General Kerr Craige. Surgeon General Ru-
fus Tryon Of the navy, Paymaster General
Edwin Stewart of the navy. Bishop John
f. Hurst. president of the American Uni
versity; James F. Sutton. president of the
american Art Association of New York
city; Mr.. John E. Searles ard the Rev. DIR.
Roderick Terry of New York, Mr.. A. War
field Monroe of Baltimore. near kinsman
Charles NJ. Ffoulke, DIR. d. z. Salmon
chief of the bureau of animal industry,
and Rev. Dr. Radcliffe. pastor New York
Avenue Presbyterian Church. Regrets
were announced from the Secretary of
State, the Secretary of the Treasury, the
Secretary of War. the Attorney Cen
eral, Justice Harlan. Senator Hill, Lord
Cough of the British embassy Franklin
Murphy of Newark, ST. Clair McKeIway,
editor of the Brooklyn Eagle; John r. Fell
lows. Charles w. Dayton. Mr. Vernon NJ
Davis, Mr. F. Hopkinson Smith, all of New
York city, and MIR. j. Townsend Lansing of
Albany.
The table decorations were of unique
beauty, consisting of large vases of Favrile
glass richly filled with masses of narcissus
jonQuils and white roses. This exquisite
glass repeats the charm of the ancient
Roman iridescent glass. but far surpasses
it in grace of form. The menu was a sue
ceSSion OF delicious surprises.
DIR. Davis acted POSTMASTER, feIicit-
ously presenting each speaker in his turn.
The toast of honor was Our own first lady
of the land. shrined and beloved by the
hearthstohe of every American home" re-
sponded to by Maj. Gen. Nelson A. Miles
No happier speech was ever made on any
like occasion. He said his theme appealed
with conquering charm to every soldier
cavalier and citizen, Irrespective of party,
creed or nation. and was found in the hearts
OF the womanhood and childlife of the
world The second toast was Her ma jesty,
Victoria, for more than half a century
queen OF earth's greatest empire, yet none
the less tender, steadfast wife, mother
and friend. Lord Cough was chosen TO re-
spond, but was unavoidably prevented from
attendance upon the dinner. His place was
handsomely filled by the Secretary of the
Navy. The guest of honor spoke with mas
terful fascination to the sentiment of
England and America" He fully justified
the remark of the great John Bright, who
said that before there could be a war be-
tween America and her mother country
again there would be a war in England.
The Postmaster General talked delight
July on Memories Of the Washington that
Is gone" Bishop John r. Hurst 81 oke to
the subject of The greater Washington,
the coming university center of the world"
He submitted budget of facts that aston
ished the most learned gentlemen present
concerning the accumulated scientific and
educational equipment of the capital city
The Rev. DR. Radcliffe more than surpassed
himself in handling the toast. The pulpit
IN politics.. He was introduced being
rot SO fully "a prospective citizen of the
new Jerusalem to forget that he was a
man among men in Washington" Solicitor
General Holmes Conrad warmed the cookies
or the guests hearts with his reminiscent
talk Upon The good old times"
In the small hours of the morning the
final toast was given. Each gentleman was
presented with liqueur glass shaped like
flower as a souvenir of the dinner When
these were filled, DIR. Davis proposed The
President, the supreme expression OF an
honest man; the Eoblest work of God" The
toast was taken by the Secretary of Agri-
culture and made to burn with the living
force of mis- best gifts.
The evening was voted to be unprecedent-
ed for its comradeship and cheer. The
guests were reluctant to break their circle.
Each man went his way under the spell of
memories never to be forgotten, wearing
his bunch of white Scotch heather for
good luck"
The enga cement of Miss Marjorie Stuart
and Dr. James Stuart, both of this CITY,
is announced. Miss Stuart is the daugh-
ter Of the late Rev. Gregor Stuart of Ken
gussie. Inverness. Scotland. She is a rela-
tive Of the late prime minister to Canada,
Sir John A. Macdonald, and is. at present,
on visit to her great aunt Mrs. John A.
Macpherson of Kingston, Canada. DR..
James Stuart is the eldest of Benja-
min Rhett Stuart OF Charleston, s. c., who
is the son of the late John Allen Stuart,
for twenty-five years The editor of the
Charleston Mercury, at that time the lead
ing paper in the south. The doctor is also
a nephew of the Rev. Albert r. Stuart,
d. D.. of Georgetown, d. c.. and is named
after his uncle. the late Capt. James Stu
art. L. S. A, who distiLg uished himself
and his native state. South Carolina, by
his bravery in the war with Mexico
This evening tie Misses Quinn will give
an informal reception in honor of the Right
Rev. Bishop OGorman, at their residence,
2422 x street. The guests will be chiefly
professors from the Catholic University.
Madame de Diaz-AlbertinI gees to Eu-
rope the Fulde Saturday April D. with
her brother, the Chevaliar Scovel, and Mad
anne Roosevelt-Scoyel.
Mr.. S. kann. ST., and wife sailed today for
an extended trip through Europe.
A musicale will be given by Miss Mary f.
at the Litchfield, 9O6 18th street, April -
at o'clock pm.
Miss Anita Schad has returned to her
home in Washington after two weeks
visit in New York.
Mr.. Harry Epson Sims. who is an at
tendant at the Harvard Law School, is on
a visit 10 his parents, First Assistant Sec
rotary of the Interior and Mrs. Sims at
their residence, 1ll9 h street.
Mr.. Louis Beger, jr.. and DR.. John Madert
are stopping at Atlantic City.
The Misses Dodge attended the german
last night in Baltimore
Mrs. Charles NJ. Ffoulke has invitations
out for Thursday, April %, to 4, Chevy
Chase Club.
Mrs. Mike Newmyer has discontinued her
Wednesdays at home.
The Columbia Chapter d. a. r. have
issued invitations to tea, to be given at
the home OF their regent, Miss Chenowith
Friday, April a. at ) o'clock.
Mr.. and Mrs ]. l.. NJ. Curry will give a
dinner tonight in honor of Miss ConnaIIy
Mrs. Capt Catlin, sister of Bishop Satter-
lee has given her hOuSa and proupds