Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-05-22
Another Interesting Week in WASH
ington in May.
TIE MlSf1EI OF fHE WHITE HOUSE,
June Wedding Cards Begin to
Circulate.
G o NJ I N G. z v E n T

| minutes for the socially favored. Enter
tainment has been continuous and delight
I fully seasonable. What with lawn parties
| In town and occasional gatherings of a
| similar nature at suburban homes and re-
| sorts. the time has been quickly passed
| In most congenial surroundings and society
as rule. unless trips abroad are contem-
plated. looks forward with renewed interest
| to another month of everyday intercourse
here. before separating for the summer.
The accounts of the gorgeous clothes
worn by the Washington matrons and
| maids at court of st. James, at the last two
/ drawing rooms. eficited great admiration
] among their friends here in reading the
| very brief description of the imposing
| scenes in which the clothes and their fair
owners participated. Now when the let
| tiers commence to come this way with a de-
/ tailed account of what these favored indi-
viduafs underwent In the way of fatigue
| as well. as enjoyment in kissing the hand of
| royalty, the story of the spring presenta-
lions will be the better appreciated
The square H street between Connecticut
avenue and 10th street will be soon forlorn
| enough after Its brilliant history of the
| past four years. The Brices are still here.
and everybody hopes will be in no hurry
| to leave. but the Lamont house and the
Hay house are closed Secretary and Mrs
Alger were anxious to get settled In their
| permanent home, the Hazen house, and
| moved over there over week ago.
| There has been splendid opportunity
| for the display of summer finely at the
| afternoon teas and garden parties lately,
| ard the chance has not been wasted The
| becomfngness OF fresh and dainty toilets
| in silks and airy organdies is well un-
derstood. and the idea that the new styles
| were never so pretty is general and would
| be hard to gainsay. The Brice and British
| embassy garden parties were especially re-
| markable for the beauty and daintness of
ha
many of the less fortunate guests ideas 10y
| the dozens to utilize in the construction of
| their summer outfits. Having two or three
light and effective costumes on hand at
| this early season, when dressmakers are
| overworked, and best customers must bids
| their time, shows a looking ahead which
was an immense advantage over others
| who were content with less early prepara-
| ton.
Mrs. Mckinley received by appointment
| yesterday afternoon a number of callers
| from to 4. They were received in the
| library, where The mistress of the White
House was seated near south window.
| She was looking unusually well. hand
sOmely gowned in mauve brocade, TRIM
med with a deeper shade of velvet Mrs.
| Saxton, Miss Sickies and Miss Gary as
sisted in entertaining the callers, who
| came in groups throughout the hour Mrs.
Mckinley has greatly enjoyed the cool
weather this spring. but does not antici-
pate with any dread the warm weather.
| for she rather likes it, and will be quite
| content to remain here until the President
| can go away with her.
| Little Mary Patterson Chandler daugh-
| ter of MIR. and Mrs. H. L. Chandler of Phil
| Patterson of this city, died at her home
| last Tuesday.
Miss Lillian Craigen and Mrs. Genevieve
Nichols are spending few weeks at Old
+ Point Comfort.
Miss Ruth Marie Sites has recently, with
Miss Jennie Adams. been the guest of her
! aunt, Mrs. A. p. Lacey They drove from
Baltimore in Miss Adams drag, returning
| In the same way. Miss Sites will soon go
| to New York.
| Mr.. and Mrs James Herbert Barrett
have issued Invitations for the marriage
OF their daughter May Eleanor. to Mr..
| Charles A. Dofan, Wednesday June Q. at
! IL O'Clock, at st. Matthews Church
! Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Augustine Taft
have sent out cards for the marriage of
| their daughter Cora TO Mr. Charles Egg
Eert Bryan. Saturday June 8. at II o'clock
Is the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs s NJ
| Bryan of this city. The young couple will
make their home in Baltimore, where they
Will reside after October 1. at 80 West
| Preston street.
| Mrs. w. H. circuit of East Capitol street
left Thursday for Maine where she will
spend the summer
Mrs. Henry E. Pellew has invitations
| out for a tea Monday at 4 o'clock TO meet
| the Countess de Brazil
| DIR. and Mrs. w. X. Butler have re-
turned from their trip to Atlantic City.
Mrs Joseph H. Hunter gave a luncheon
| to young people last Wednesday, In honor
Of Miss Emily Wunder, who win shortly
| be married to Mr.. Shea of New York city
Mrs. George w. ketcham Of Virginia, for
| meriy Miss Mallie Toulson and her little
| daughter. Daisy, are here on a VISIT to her
| sister. Mrs. Edwin c. Bartlett of COL ID
| street northeast.
Mrs. Alger has gone to her home in De-
| troit for few days.
The Short Story Club Wednesday even
| ing held its last regular meeting of the
| season. Its parlors in the Lehman build
| ing were crowded by members and friends
| The entire work of this club, with the ex-
ception OF choice music occasionally, has
been presented by club members. Seven
| teen original stories, ten essays twenty
| three articles and fourteen poems, with
book reviews and literary items of interest,
has formed the seasons work. The pro-
| greatly enjoyed, was as follows: Original
| story, THE New Woman" by Miss Ella
| Padon; original poem. by Mr. Clifford How
| ard, sung by Mrs. Howard to her own
music. story in four chapters, by the
| following members. caused great applause:
| First chapter Mrs. f. F. Hort: second
| chapter. Miss Augusta Pratt; third chapter
| Mrs. NJ. L. Willis; fourth chapter. Mrs
| Jean B. Lockwood. REGULATIONS, by Mrs
Hort and Mrs. lockwood. and songs, by
Mrs. Howard closed the evening A book
| carnival, by the club was announced for
| next Wednesday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward F. Droop. with
| their three daughters. have moved out to
| their country seat, Chestnut Hill, near
| Rockville. Nd, where they expect to spend
| the summer.
The Mayhower Pleasure Club gave an