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opens at o o'cloc k; boat ride on Lake Erie;
visiting Wade, Gordon and other parks of
the city; afternoon, grand parade OF the
Uniform Rank and subordinate lodges;
evening. general reception to ladies and
reception at headquarters by Supreme
Chancellor w. B. Richie and Ma Major-General
Canadian 49,.
The evening times., 1896-08-17

s 1t remained for Brooklyn to develop the
Chinese cyciist-laundryman This enter
nrising Celestial uses an up:t 10 dutc whcc1fn
his daily pereSrinations while pursuIns his
:vocltion. He never scorchcs- that is. while
inthe saddle but scts over a leaior grssf,d
with his vehicle. and xccs on 10 the esen
.fcnor d Als-ways ~ peyes ssslhillsy
The evening times., 1896-08-17

+ Eight years ago she urged upon her lns-
band to invent wheel which women could
rule in safety and comfort and WITH some
+ regard for the proprieties, Smith lconstruct-
[ ed wheel on the same principles involved
Iinthe drop-frame OF today, andlt-was ridden
fby Mrs. Smith.
The evening times., 1896-08-17

How astoDished the spectators at hi
cycle meet in this country would DC il
President Grover Cleveland would put in
an appearance and occupy a share of the
judges stand. 1t would be an unheard
of Incident But NJ. Felix Faure. the
president OF the French republic. is made
OF different stuff. During the progress
Of the Grand Prix the head of the French
government occupied the timers box, and
applauled the efforts OF tire riders who
strove so hard for victory in this big event.
The evening times., 1896-08-17

II has al wa Us been said that the L. A. W.
made very bad move in refusing admit
Fsance 10 colored wheelmen, but tho South
and West have backed up the sentiment
strongly. and the L. A. w has increased
-its membership in consequence. But the
colored riders are 10 have league OF their
own. The fundamental principles will be
precisely the same as the L. A. W., though
the word ..co,ored'' will be emphasized.
The promoters have made arrangements to
organize racing board. and will cncour-
age racing among their members. Ttsy
viii have everything quite up to date. and
Z deserve TO succeed. A monthly magazine
will be issue ].
The evening times., 1896-08-17

1t has been repeatedly remarked that
the bicycle will prove more potent than
the dress refonners in bringing in the era
OF more or less rational attire. A lady
bearing the highly respectable naE,e OF
Mrs Leigh Hunt Wallace is one OF the
chief supporters of kniekerbockcred
wheeling club, and she and her fellow -ncm-
bers have been brave enough 10 wear their
..advanced'' garments shopping in Lon
dop. She declares that the amount Of no.
tice attracted was really very small.
The evening times., 1896-08-17
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The morning times., 1896-02-05

Ward schuster, ". II. Saunders. H. Clay
Smith, W. A. smoot, DR.. Staples, J. 2.
Spindle. A. R. Shands. R. Pollock, c. E
Pely. r. Powell, Dr. Willis Pomeroy, IT,,
5. c. Poole Charles W. PendletOn, Peter
G. Freeland. Payne C. Bland, J. 5 Prirn.
rose, Charles Rogers, Percy Thompson. H.
F. Taft, DR.. E. l. TOmpkins, l. ?. b
Viers, Charles G. Van Hook, Alfred Yag
gaman, John G Williams, Charles g.
Watson, DR.. 5. E. Watkins, R E Lee Yek
lott.
deception Committee SAiajor Hugh Wad-
dell. chairman; Major Wv. Hunter. Capt.
Leigh Robinson, Mao ]. D. Darden, DIR.
W. P. Young, Major Holmes Conrad, Gen
Marcus Wright, Gen. L. l. LOmax, Gen. ].
B. Erwin, Major H L Biscoe, Capt. ]. W
Drew. Mr.. W. A. Gordon, DR.. &. Byrd
Harrison. Col. Garter Berkeley, Major
Julian Moore. Mr.. ". D Peachey, Capt.
Munee, Major W. G Mcintyre Capt Cralle,
and Capt. J. ". Hickey.
The supper-roon downstairs was gaJ
with scarlet and white bunting. coats-Of
arms Of different southern States orna
menting the walls The tables were dec
grated With palms and flowers, and ths
joys of Southern cookery made known ts
the guests.
Pretty girls, gowned in white aud scarlet
served.
Badges OF white and scarlet satin ribbos
were worn by al the members Of commit
| tees.
Among those present We're Vice-Presk
dent Stevenson, Miss Stevenson, black
brocade and pink chiffon; the Misses Scott
Mrs. Harmon, black satin; Mrs. Curtise, old
rose satin and jet; Miss Herbert, blue siISf
! Secretary Carlisle, Secretary Smith, At.
| torney General Harmon, Mrs. Chalmers,
white silk: Miss Allie DashieId. pink Dres
| den silk with pearl passenienterie; Mrs.
| Howry, wife OF Attorney General Howry,
white satin with pearl trimmings; Mrs
/ W. L. Moore, Miss Patten, Miss Page, Misz
| Julian, Mr.. Julian, Mr Rolf, Miss Har-
| wood. Mrs. Wells, Mrs. John T. Waggaman.
| in black satin; Miss Uhl, in white satini
Miss Barclay, Mr.. Barclay, Miss Virginia
| Bowie, Mr.. and Mrs. Howard johnson.
| Mrs. Ellie Shober, of Alabama, Mrs. T. N.
| Owens. Mrs. William II. Perry, Mrs c. F.
| Tabier. Mrs. r. l. TOwnshend, Mrs. judge
| Bingham. black and white velvet; Misi
| McKennery. grey silk; Miss Peachey, white
| crepe and green velvet; Mr.. Gray Tunsta1l.
| Mr.. Charles Harris. Mr.Frank P. Martin,
Mr.. Daniel y. Morgan. Miss Morgan, red
| sauze; Mr.. HartSfield Mr.. Allen ]. Hooker.
Miss Belt, Col. Stone, Miss Clark, Mr.. Aiken,
Mr.. Mcdowell. Mr.. Carlisle. Mr.. MetZgeT.
| Miss Phillips in white Organdie and lace,
| Miss Roberts. Miss Reynolds, Miss Brown,
| Dr. Brown, Mr.. Brantley, Mr.. 4 r Smith,
| Mr. V Perry, Mrs. johnson, Miss JiIlSon
| Mr.. HiIl Mr.. DuvaI, Mr.. Watson, Miss Hill
| blue organdie: Miss Hill. DIR. Tucker, Mr.
Clark, Mr. Cook, Mr.. Conrad, the Misses
| Conrad, Mr. Van Hook. Mr.. Berry. DR.. Moor
man, Mr.. EOwlington. Mr.. Cherry, MlSs
| Berry.
The morning times., 1896-02-05
DINNERS, LUHCHEONS
and FHEATER PARTIES
fioial Society Much in Evidence
at Many Functions.
President and Mrs. Cleveland Dined
US. Grant Entertains.

The President and Mrs. Cleveland were
guests last evening at dinner given by
Postmaster General ana Mrs. Wilson.
Pink carnations combined gracefully with
ferns, made up the table decorations, rose
colured tapers in silver candelabra We're
capped with pink shades. Tlose present
were:
Mr.. and Mrs. Cleveland, the Secretary Of
liIeTreasury and Mrs. Carlisle, the Secretary
OF War and Mrs. Lamont, the Attorney Gen
,-af ANA Mrs Harmon, The Secretary of
the Interior and Mrs. Smith, the Postmaster
General and Mrs. Wilson, the Secretary Of
Agriculture aud Miss Morton, Mr.. and Mrs
Isidor Slraus of New York, Mrs. Leigh
Robinson, and Or. Huntington.
The morning times., 1896-02-05

The Congressional tea or the tea given
Yesterday afternoon by the wives and
daughters of the Representatives stopping
at the Riggs, was one of the largest and
most enjoyable affairs OF the kind ever
given in Washington.
The parlors on The second floor, where
the la dies received, were handsomely deco
rated for the occasion, as Were also the
private dining rooms, in one of which the
Younger set danced TO the music OF violins
and harp.
In the other was the tea table, hand
somely decorated with center design of
bridesmaid roses set in bcgonia leaves. The
silver candelaDra were capped with rose
colored shades, and pink and white con-
fections completed the artistic effect.
The ladies receiving were Mrs. Wright,
wearing a handsome gown OF bla ok brocade
and bodice of white chiffon, embroidered
in coIors: Mrs. Chalmers, in white silk and
lace, with diamond jewels; Mrs. Powers
and Miss Powers, Mrs. f. E. Meredith, in
pink brocade with violets; Miss Harrison,
hansomely gowned in pompadour silk, fin
ished with white chiffon; Mrs. Charles
Boatner, in pink Dresden silk; Mrs. Turner,
black brocade: Miss Turner, white satin;
Mrs Arnold, black and white striped silk;
Mrs. Sayer, pearl gray satin; Mrs. Bailey,
white brocade: Miss Richardson, Dresden
silk, and Mrs. Corey, white silk.
Assisting the receiving party were: Mrs.
George Lawrence Wilkinson, in hello
trope and white striped silk, finished with
| velvet; Mrs. Neil Brown, in pink brocade
and lace; little Miss Marie Mcmillan
| Brown; Miss Blanchard, in green tuIle, over
green silk; Miss Payne, Miss Goodwin, Miss
| Brooks, Miss Clarke, Miss Neaie, Miss
| Graham, Mrs. and Miss Mills Miss Smith,
! Miss Cooper, Miss Hare, black brocade;
Mrs. Nance, Miss Reed, Miss Chambers,
| and Miss Crow.
| Among the hundreds OF callers during the
| afternoon were Vice-President Steven
| son, Mrs. Lamont, the Chinese Minister,
| Madame Yang. the Corean Minsterand the
| Senatorial and Representative contingent
| as well as the residential set of Washington
| was well represented.
Mrs. Charles Warner Stone entertained
The morning times., 1896-02-05

Miss Mitchell gave a theater party last
night To enjoy Robin Hood" following
,.lac1 SHE entertained her guests at supper
Guests were: Mr. ana Mrs. Bruner, of
New York; Miss Herbert, Miss Harmon,
Miss Wilcox, Miss Pitts, Miss Helm, Miss
Thornton, Miss Hamlin, Miss Window,
the japanese minister, Count GalarZa, of
an Spanish legation; NJ Boeufye. OF the
French legation; Mr. Henderson, Mr.. Hal
sted, MIR Bennett, of New York; Mr..
Hamiin, MIR. Wilcox, Mr.. Carlisle, Mr..
Milne, Lieut.. Niblack, and Lieut.. Kellogg.
Bridesmaid roses decorated the supper
table.
The morning times., 1896-02-05
UNDERTAKERS-
DIED.

PIERCE-on Monday. February 9. at q
O'Clock p. m. LenCra Nay. beloved wifG
OF Frank Fl. Pierce. IN the twenty-fifth yeaf
OF her age.
Funeral from her late residence, 2237
Thirteenth street northwest, today. Wed.
Desday. February 3. at p m. Relatives
and friends invited Interment at Oak Hill
cemetery. 1t
TABER-In Altoona, Pa, Sunday, Feb
r1Ilry 2. 1896 Seymonr NJ. infant son OF
Edward III. and Annie E. Taber OF this city
FLOYD-On SUNDAY. February e 1896
at p. IN. after d long illness, Joel O.
Floyd in his rifty-sixth year.
Funeral from his late residence. on Con
iuit road ID. c.. Wednesday, at 10 g. u-
InterInent ~ Arlington
The morning times., 1896-02-05
KINGS PALACE,
S12-Si4 7th St.
7l5 Market Space.
LIGuTINFANTRY RECEPTION.
Many Invitations Are Out for the
Big flair Tonight.

Big Affair Tonight.
Extensive preparations have been made
for the annual full dress reception of the
Washington Light Infantry Corps. to be
held tonight in the Infantry Arnory on
Fifteenth street.
The Infantry boys have long since be-
come noted for their geniaiity and generosity
as hosts. and the affair tonight promises to
be given upon a scale of elegance SURPRISING
all previous efforts in this line.
Invitations have been extended TO all
the local military organizations and to
several out-of-town. The former will be
well represented and the latter will un-
doubtedly send delegations.
Invitations have been accepted by num-
Der of officers of the Army stationed at the
nearby posts. and as all military guests have
been requested TO appear in uniform, the
gathering will be a brilliant one.
The reception and ball will last from $
to O'Clock. and admission will positively
be by card only.
The morning times., 1896-02-05

Geddings, Charles j. Govern. F. H. Hitch
cock, w. A: Hipkins, W. B. Hester, Lucien
Howry, l. w. Ha skeH, j. W. Harper, Stan
hope Henry F. Heron F. A. HiIl DR.. Jar
Wis, B. A johnson, C. F. Karr, Alexander
Kilgore, C. X. King, L. NJ. Knott, DR.. s.
E. Lewis, G.. LittIehales, H. n. Locke. j. j.
Jordan, Prof. j. 2. Lawrence, II. C. Long,
L. S. Lipscomb, Frank Martin, F. Moore,
Prof. L, B. Mullen, Fen. Martin, DIR. Lewis
Mackall, R. c. Mckinney, B. S. Minor, DR..
VIC Murphy, P. G. Melbourne, Dominick
l. Murphy, d. S. Mackall, Lawton Morgan,
D. Oswald Morgan, Seymour Mcleod, H.
C. McAtee Cary Male. E. s. Newman, G.
Hatley Norton, F. C. O'CoDneIl, L. Phillips
Dr. Reisinger, DR.. Sterling Ruffin, Thomas
Ruffin, H. C. Rothrock, William NJ. Rickets,
The morning times., 1896-02-05
Wnman and Hygiene

When all women take an interest IN SAM
tary matters there will be vast improve
ment in the public health;, but as rule
they are slow to recognize their duty in
this respect The women of Michigan are,
however, notable exception to the rule,
and tn. latest results of their labors in this
direction are worthy the notice OF other
States Dr. Mary E. Green, anindefatigable
worker i'll the science of food, has, with the
help OF ether earnest women, secured the
enactHen OF a law requiging the teaching
in all schools OF the modes by which dan
eeroHs communicable diseases are spread,
and the best methods for their restriction
and prevention. 1t is believed in Michi-
gan that i'll knowledge there is safety, and
it certainly seems as il the measure mention
ed above would have fine influence upon
the public health.
The morning times., 1896-02-05

Mrs. Lamont entertained at a luncheon
yesterday in honor of Miss Cochran of
New York. Guests were:
Miss Bartlett, Miss Cockrell, Miss Cabell,
Miss Corning OF Albany, n. Y, Miss CIagett,
Miss Cushing, Miss Davis, Miss Gilmore,
Miss Hurst, Miss Mott, Miss Peel, Miss
Uhi. Miss Rochester, Miss Warner OF
New YORK. Miss Bryant of New York, and
Mrs. Thoron.
The morning times., 1896-02-05
Neutrality-suspicious. in New York.

Especial 20 The Times.l
New York, Feb 4.-E. Alton, Barrett:
II. w. Fuller, F. d McKenny, Hoffman; C..
W. Macon, Bartholdi; NJ. A. Knapp, Wind
sor; J. A. Guest. L. ]. Best, Broadway
Central. u. d. Atkins, Imperial; C. A.
Maxwell. St. tloud; c. o. McCreedy and
wife, Warwick; Dir. o. McKimnic, Cont
The morning times., 1896-02-05

Mrs. U. S. Grant entertained at dinner
.a~l evening. Guests were tie Vice
President Mexican Minister and Madame
Romero, NJ. ana Mrs. Batcheller, Justice
and Mrs. Fuller, Senator and Mrs. Cameron,
Admiral and MIS-. Benham, Mr.. and Mrs
JOHN W. Foster, Gen. Fullerton, gen. Jones,
Mrs. Dent, Mrs. sartoris, Mrs. Mccormick
ana Mr. Medill
The morning times., 1896-02-05

Mie> Edim DaXidee entertained at a
theater party Monday evening to enjoy the
Bostonians.
Guests were: Miss Fuller, Miss Miles,
Miss Harmon, Mrs. Magruder, Miss Maud
Davidge, Mr.. Lansdale Coupt GaIarza,
Mr. Langhorne. Mr.. Henderson, Lieut..
Kellogg and Mr. Walter Davidge.
At supper given after the play the
table was prettily decorated with La
France roses and white lilacs.
The morning times., 1896-02-05
Maria ge Licenses.

Licenses to marry We're issued yesterday
to the following:
Hugh O'Donuen and Nellie Leahy.
George W .Horsman and E. Lavinia Kline
hause.
John Maxwell and Mary Ann Coates,
The morning times., 1896-02-05
Fresh Laid Eggs.

You cannot improve on a nice fresh egg-the
trouble is 10 get fresh ones We look after
that Our Fancy Eggs are put up in one dozen
SRienf I.o.ket boxes, and every egg is guaran-
iced fresh, The price is 10 higher than others
Isk for inferior qualifles-
WILKINS g. COMPANY,
6cunre Marble and Glass Stands.
Center Market
The morning times., 1896-02-05

Mrs. n. c. Ratclifre OF 225 Third street,
Washington, says Il gave Browns Iron
Bitters to my little girl for weakness and
loss OF appetite, and one bottle restored
her"
The morning times., 1896-02-05

Mrs. John 1. Stoddard and Miss Stoddard
entertained at tea from to yester-
day. at their home, No. 1905 Nineteenth
street northwest.
The morning times., 1896-02-05

her daughter, Miss Elizabeth Moorchead
Stone.
Mrs Stone and Miss Elizabeth Stone, sur
rounded by flowers sent the debutante,
received the guests near the front drawing
room door. Mrs. Stone wore a gown Of
black satin, and rose-pink, trimmed with
lace and ernline. Miss Elizabeth Stone
looked extremely attractive in a girlsh
gown OF white organdie, over white silk and
carried bouquet of Meteor and Bride
roses.
Assisting were Miss Stone, in white
satin; Miss Jackson, the guest OF the
house, in Dresden silk; Miss Cathcart of
Baltimore, rcd gauze, over red silk; Mrs.
Scranton of Scranton, Pa, Mrs. Mitchell
Mrs. j. b. Robinson, Miss Chapman, and
Miss Hayes.
The decoration of The tea table was a
circular heap Of meteor roses and maiden
hair ferns. the table appointments and CON
fections being Of the same hue. Miss Nc
Bride and Miss Parker served the tea, and
Miss Hayes presided a the punch bowl.
During The afternoon many callers greeted
the hostess and fair young debutante.
The morning times., 1896-02-05

Bittinger dispensed The hospitalities OF tue
tea table.
Mrs. Scott and the Misses Scott VIII give
a tea in honor of Miss Felicite ogiespy
tomorrow.
The morning times., 1896-02-05

mental: Miss C. Wescott Normandie: Il. l..
Browne, C. Nelson, Hoffman; w. b. Jen-
nings. st. James, Mrs. E. l.. Kinney, Park
Avenue; E. S. Randall, Astor; w. 5. Scott,
Gilsey.
The morning times., 1896-02-05

Mrs. Peckham. wife of Justice Peckham
viii leave for Albany. N. Y, to- remain
during the court recess.
The morning times., 1896-02-05

The house OF Mrs. Charles g. Dulin, No.
1887 K street, was the scene of a delight
full tea from To yesterday. The house
was lavishly decorated for the occasion
with palms and ferns, potted plants and
vases OF roses and garlands of snilax.
The balustrade was hung with Southern
smilax caught at Intervals with broad bows
of crimson satin ribbon.
The musicians stationed In the hallway
beneath, screened from view by palms and
plants, discoursed music on mandolins and
guitars. iHy
The tea room was crimson and green.
A square Of crimson growing tulips was set
in the center of the cloth of fdrawn work over
crimson silk, crimson bows OF satin rib
bon, crimson confectionsand dcrimsonshaded
lights made a pretty effect.
Mrs. Duln, wearing an imported gown Of
yellow silk, lace and diamonds was assisted
in receiving the guests by her mother, Mrs.
Flora A Brown, Mrs. Frye. Mrs. Bankhead,
Mrs. G.. C. Lancaster, Mrs. Stanton Weston
Miss Kein, Miss Postlewaite, Miss McCuI-
loch, Miss Hills, Miss Swope, Miss Moore,
and Miss Powell. Mrs. Gallnger and Mrs.
The morning times., 1896-02-05

The last cotilIon given by the Bachelors
viii take place tonight at Rifles Armory
The morning times., 1896-02-05

Mrs. ]. w. Foster will give a tea this
afternoon to meet Mrs. Mckee.
The morning times., 1896-02-05

The Misses Stevenson gave a tea yesterday
afternoon at their home. during the season,
at the Normandie Their handsome apart
ments were attractively decorated with
flowers and pink shades yeiled the lights
becomingly.
The affair was given in honor of Miss
eiCiie 0glesby, OF Lincoln, H., who was
expected as the guest OF the young hostesses
today, but failed to arrive. In spite of the
delayed pleasure in meeting Miss Oglesby,
who probably arrives tomorrow, the affair
was a delightful success:
The morning times., 1896-02-05

The Harvard Alumni dinner viii take
place at the Shoreham tonight.
The morning times., 1896-02-05

Miss Chester of West River, is visiting
friends at Chevy Chase.
The morning times., 1896-02-05

The Marquis and Marquisc de Chambrun
are the guests of Mrs. Pollok.
The morning times., 1896-02-05

Gen. aud Mrs Draper viii give dinner
this evening.
The morning times., 1896-02-05

Gen. aud Mrs. Sternberg win give
dinner this evening.
The morning times., 1896-02-05

Mrs. Barney VIII entertain tonight at a
dinner, followed by small dance"
The morning times., 1896-02-05
In Self-Defense. .

s.WIy did you go into the newspaper
business?"
Ito get even with some OF the editors who
have been roasting me. I"
The morning times., 1896-02-05

Miss Stanley, daughter OF Gen. Stanley,
of the Soldiers Home, viii give luncheon
Thursday.
The morning times., 1896-02-05

The Mexican Ministerand MAZDA me Romero
have sent out cards for dinners Februas y
Ii and 25.
The morning times., 1896-02-05

ruby silk crepon, the bodice and full sleeves
ornamented with Jetted embroidery.
Assisting We're Mrs. Morgan, Miss Alling
of New Haven, Conn; Miss Norris of An
napolis, Miss Henderson Evans, Miss Shoup,
Miss Cobb, Miss Peffer, Miss Phillips, Miss
Barclay of Philadelphia, Miss Uhl 2nd Miss
Page.
Mr.. Morgan was present also to welcome
the hundreds of friends who called at the
invitation of his popular daughter.
DR.. and Mrs Guzman entertained at din
ner last evening Among the prominent
persons included among their guests was
the minister from Ecuador.
Mr.. and Mrs. Calderon Carlisle enter
tanned at u dinner last evening.
Mrs. Curtis Of Iowa, Mrs. Gamble Of
South Dakota. and Mrs. Howell OF New
Jersey, held an afternoon reception at the
Normandle yesterday.
Mr. and Mrs. William Corcoran Hill en-
tertained at dinner last evening
Mrs Pitney of New Jersey was at home
to friends at the Normandie yesterday
afternoon.
Senator and Mrs. Brice will give din
ner tonight.
Miss Cushing gave tea yesterday after
noon to meet Miss Dandy of New York,
daughter OF Gen. Daudy. who is her guest.
Misc ruShinp rpcpivpd wearing "A chic
gown of pink silk.
Miss Dandy, who is young woman OF
extreme beauty, with dark brown eyes
and hair ard graceful figure, Wore silver
gray satin and chiffon.
Assisting were Miss Bryant OF New
York, Mss woodward, Miss Ruth Kerr,
The morning times., 1896-02-05

Mrs. Frank Andrews has sent out in
yilations Tor Dime February II.
The morning times., 1896-02-05

Mrs. George B. Williams will entertain
at luncheon Friday, February IL.
The morning times., 1896-02-05

Greece was formerly Graeeia, 1t had its
name from that of its inbabitants
Herald
The morning times., 1896-02-05
INTEREST THE HOMIE CIRCLE
Kings Palace.
Kings Palace.
Special
Drives in
CORSETS.

This department has much to
interest you in this line. Our
prices and makes lead.
CorsetS.
75c. CorSetS, 44c.
Ono lot of Couti and Satteen Corsets, in
white and drab, perfect ntting, regular Zoe
quality
Special, 44c.
Sl.5O Children's
Coats, 58c.
One lot of ChiIdrens Eiderdown Coats. to
years, in gray aud tan, pointed cape, trimmed
with Angora fur regular s. 80 quality.
Special, 5Sc.
75c. Gowns, SOC.
Emplre Gowns made of Masouville Muslin,
front of Hamburg embroidery, wide collar.
trimmed with doep rnf1te, large sleeves, tegu-
lar .jc quality.
Special SOC.
ST Silk Waists, So. .9S.
silk Waists in variety of patterns made OF
Taffetas, changeable effects i'll navy, green,
gaf net, and bsue; very largo sleeves, CT ushed,
collars. regular 800 q atty.
Special, S3. .98.
25c. Boys Wais S, 1214c.
few odds and ends in Boys shIrt Wa ists
pleated back aud front, wide collars, regular
<jc quality.
Special l214c.
KINGS PALACE,
S12-S14 7th St.
7l5 Market Space.
The morning times., 1896-02-05

Mrs. Dewitt Arnold will give luncheon
Friday, February Z.
The morning times., 1896-02-05

Miss Julia Stevenson, gowned in blue
satin with bodice embroidered in gay
colors; Miss Letitia Stevenson, in white
corded silk. trimmed with gold lace; Miss
Letitia Scott, in blue silk and chiffon, and
Miss Julia Scott, in a Felix gown of gray
satin, with bodice Of green satin, having
rose velvet sleeves, and Miss Gillette, aunt
of Miss Oglesby, made up the receiving
party.
The tea table was ornamented with four
silver candelabra, the candles capped with
rose color and La France reses and smilax
formed the centerpiece. About 100 OF
the young men and women of society called
during the afternoon, only young people
being hidden.
The Wee President and Mrs. Stevenson
were present during part of the function,
extending cordial greetings 10 the friends
of their charming daughters.
The morning times., 1896-02-05

AIRS. Charles Warner Stone entertained
at tea yesterday afternoon, TO Introduce
The morning times., 1896-02-05

Mrs. Perrin. of street, Will give
luncheon today.
The morning times., 1896-02-05

The Engagement is announced of Miss
Bertha Bennett of ST. Paul, Mimi, to
Lieut.. Samuel d. sturgis, Fourth Artillery.
Mr.. sturgis is the son of the late Gen.
s. d. Sturgis, U. s. A., and has been
recently transferred from Gen. Merritts
staff to Fort McHenry. Mr.. sturgis was
one of the out-of-town bellies" at the
leap year hop atidhe barracks Saturday
evening.
The morning times., 1896-02-05

Senator and Mrs. Elkins will give dinner
tonight for Mr.. and Mrs. Brunper.
The morning times., 1896-02-05
The Song OF the Rain.

The Song OF the Rain.
1t rains in my heart
As il rains in the town,
AMI my SORROWS depart
When it rains inIny heart.
@ sweet sound OF the rain
Gn the earth, on the roofs,
Fot heart full of pain!
o the song of the rainl
tt rains without reason
il. this heart sick and sore,
What, Is il not treason
This grief without reason?
Pu. tna worst of my pain,
Though ] love not, nor hate,
i "a wonder in vain
Tliy my Heart suffers pain.
Jonathan Mayo Crane
The morning times., 1896-02-05

The. Misses Hamlin VIII give a luncheon
February 13.
The morning times., 1896-02-05

Mr.. and Mrs. William Corcoran Hill en-
tertained at dinner last evening.