Evening star., 1896-03-02
THE WORLD OF: SOCIETY
Continued from Seventh PageD

Lizzie Stewart. After singing. hymns and
listening to an address by Mr. w B. Robin
son, the boxes were auctioned by Mr. Frank
Connor, and refreshments were served by
the society -
A little party of friends gathered at the
nome OF Mrs. Kate E. Manning Friday
evening. the occasion being her civ xtIatb
anniversary. and whilst the guests were
mSrrhy chatting true old Virginia hospi-
tai1ty was being dispensed from a prett;ly
arranged table in the dining room The
decorations were La France roses. mink
carnations, with ropes of smiIax, In how
Knot erect. very pleasing feature of the
occasion being the old family silver candel-
anra siI5n IN WI which & burned six pink candles.
Gaining forth little impromptu story from
the hostess of ye olden time
Mrs. James V. Lawrence, accompanied
by her daughter Edith. is visiting, her
mother. Mrs. E. D. E. N. Southworth Of
Prospect cottage
a somewhat novel and unique reception
was given on Saturday from 4 to 8 O'clock
at the residence Of Mrs. Bingham ITO
Maryland avenue northeast. by Messrs
Arthur &. Seibold, Frank KyseIka, Frank
s. Browne and U. Schuyler Catlett. assist
Vaughn. and Messrs F. d. HYDE. W. r
Staley ana G. G. Seibold. The pretty deco
rat;ons in orange and blue, the colors of
columbian University. the music Of a man
dolin orchestra ard the elegant refresh
mehts served, were the subjects of much
favorable comment on the part of the
young ladies', about two hundred Of whom
called during the evening, notwithstanding
the unfavorable weather. Many express
slons OF regret were heard that there would
not be another lesp year for so long a time,
and the young men were congratulated on
the success of their maiden effort to re-
procate the many kind favors received.
TIE Sewing Club held a birthday tea
Saturday afternoon. from to Z. at the res
idence CT Mrs. Lockwood, 11O1 K street
Ihe parlors were tastefully decorated, and
refreshments were served. The ladies who
presided were Misses Dorsey, Lewis Pill
ing, Snaw, Lockwood. Tucker. Brickenstein
Noble. Lothrop Mrs. Hodges Mrs Lati-
mer Mrs. Meade and Mrs. Ronch.
The Misses Stevenson are in Boston visit
ing the Misses Sinclair at the Vcndome
1t is understood that Mr.. and Mrs Calvin
$. Brice of Ohio will take another lease of
the w. Waldorf Astor villa. Newport, and it
Is also reported that the Brices will ulti-
mateiy own the estate. 1t Is said to be worth
at least $JOO,OOO.
Miss ST. John of New York, who has been
visiting Miss Kondrup. has returned home.
The friends of Henry Elwood. whose popu-
larity is not by any means confined to Wash
ington. participated in his birthday celebra-
ton last Saturday night at his home, 34 /
street northeast. Captain H. l.. Barbour
ana Lieut. e. L. Beatty made addresses
and Mr.. Elwood responded in an approprIate
manner. After a general handshaks- all
around. the host invited them to the dining
room: where bountiful repast was served
by Mrs. Elwood. Among those present
We're Mr. and Mrs. c. T. Garfield Of New
York, Mr.. and Mrs. f. j. Wolfe, Mr.. land
Mrs H. c. Roberts. and Dr. Rouston of
3aI''more. - and Capt: H. L. Barbour Lieut.
Z: L. Beatty, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Steward
MI Hughey kain. Harry Garfield. Misses
Cera Elwood, Addie Ewood Maude Elwood
ana i, florence Elwood. Mr.. and Mrs. G. o.
wood.