Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-01-02


One OF the pleasant receptions of last
evening was that by the ladies of National
Commandery, L. o. G. c., who were
sisted by ladies of other Communicates
The hall and banquet room were hand
somely decorated, and the ladies were kept
busy the entire evening entertaining a host
of callers. Those receiving were Mrs.
Brandt Mrs. Galley, Mrs. Mullen. Mrs
compton, Mrs; Wood Mrs Carter. Mrs
Sullivan. Miss McCutchen, Mrs. j. w. Bar
ker Miss F. Carter. Miss 1. Kessler Miss
Harrison, Miss Lugenbeel, Miss E. Butler
Miss Weaver, Miss NJ. Sherwood. Miss Mul-
len. Miss q. Culley. Miss NJ Culley, Miss
Bean.
Mrs Victor Kaufman will be at home
Thursdays at 200 Wyoming avenue during
the season.
Mrs Brinton Stone, 1721 De Sales street,
will be at home Mondays in January
A merry crowd of young people drove out
last evening to the residence of Mr.. and
Mrs. HI. G. Isel, South Brookland where
they spent pleasant time. games and mu-
sic being the features of the evening. and
repast was served. Among those present
were Mr.. and Mrs. Fred. Isel, Mr. and Mrs
r. G. Tinker, Misses Mollie Davis, Julia
Hanney. Bertha Davis, NJ. Burr, NJ. Han
ney, Mae v. Isel and Messrs Clarence
Houck, DIR. c. A. Weaver, l. Stevens Ar
thur Alison, c. Moulden, Bert Burgess and
c. Cue.
pleasantly by number Of friends of Miss
Edythe NJ. Peake, at her home, 121 10th
street northeast. Games and dancing were
enjoyed until late hour. Among those
present were Misses Hergeshermer, Lulu
Peake, German. Bellinger. Young, Mari
and e. Peake. Messrs. German, Kettler,
f. Thatcher, H. Thatcher, Bulls, Hunter,
Emo and Pratt.
Miss Violet F. Grey and Mr. Geo W.
Strong were married at ST James Church
TUESDAY nlOrDiny Dccamher
O'Clock, the Rev. Mr.. Clark officiating.
The bride, who came in with her father.
was gowned in a brown cloth dress, trim
med with white satin. The best man was
the brother of the groom, Mr.. Edgar f.
Strt n.y. The ashers were Messrs. Henry
Brock, jr.. and Horace Periie. Mr.. ana
MIS- strong having returned from their
trip will be at home Mondays in January
and February, to 4, at pa 5th street
north east.
A pleasant evening was spent at New
Year party. given at the residence of Miss
Mamie Moreland, No. 1876 Steuben street.
Games We're enjoyed after which q bounti-
| full repast was served. Among those pres
ent were Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Moreland
Misses Nettie king. Bessie Hess. Ella
Ridgeway, Edith Pickles and Mamie More
land Messrs. Brown. James Moore, Emil
T. Miller, Clarence King. Herbert Ken
drick. Howard Rhoades. Arthur Ridgeway,
Harry and William Moreland.
Roswell A. Fish. jr., has just returned
from delightful visit to West Point.
hampton, Norfolk and Baltimore.
Master Wilson Baker celebrated his sew
enth birthday at the home of his parents.
z4oO Brightwood avenue, Thursday evening
me happy children amused themselves
with games, singing and dancing. A violin
SOLO by Mss Loretta Sullivan was well
rendered. The donkey prize was won by
Erner Schwitzer and BOBBY prize by Bes-
sic Steward. To the music of a march by
Miss Annie Seebode, the children proceed
ca e., 70 the dining room, led by the host and
little Mary c. Helan, where bountiful re-
past Was served. Among those present
We're Masters Boyer Johnson and sister,
Frank Sullivan and sisters, Columbus
ters, Misses Seebode, Coburn, Ehret, Ra-
gan, Sydnor, Bruseke, Scbwitzer, Mac
cartee, Baker. Addison, Carroll, Baker
Willie, Miller, Ferd and shannon
Miss Hichborn gave beautiful luncheon
Thursday in honor of Miss Baker The
eiher guests were Miss Harmon. Miss Dav-
idge, Miss Hurst. Miss Quay, Miss Boutelle.
Miss Gorham, Miss Sewers, Miss Hilborn,
Miss Houston. Miss Edes, Miss Worthing-
ton Miss Reeder, Miss Burroughs, Miss
Howard and Miss Barbour.
| Mrs. Robert 1. Fleming will receive her
friends Wednesdays in January.
| Monday evening last The Ciarius Club en-
| tertained its friends with Christmas party
| at the home of the Misses Grahame AT NJ
| street. The Christmas tree and distribution
OF presents formed a pleasant feature of
| the evening.
| The parlors of the Y.M.C.A were throng-
| ed with New Year callers yesterday from
in tie afternoon until 10 in the evening
| There was large and attractive receiving
| party and a cordial welcome was extended
to all who called. In the evening there was
| a musical and literary entertainment in
which the following took part: Messrs.
Burton and Chase, piano duet; Miss CAL
houn, recitation; Miss Moffett. soprano So
10; Dan F. Murphy. recitation; Or. Frank
| A. Swartwout, cornet solo; F. s. Brown
reading; George E. Terry, baritone solo,
The president of the association, l.. Cabell
Williamson, closed the evening in a brief
speech.
AT the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. c. IT.
terday the Misses Louise and Nellie Irvine
assisted by Mrs. Herbert Copeland and the
Misses Belle Ingram, Addie Ellis Lucy A.
Grant, May Dickinson, kept open house for
their friends. The table was presided over
by the Misses May MARI, Ethel Ingram.
Mary Irvine and Laura Irvine After re-
ceiving hours the young ladies entertained
large number Of invited guests, who
Among those present were the Misses
May Dickinson. Lucy A. Grant, Addie Ell
lis. Belle Ingram, Nellie and Louise Ir-
vine, and Mrs. Herbert Copeland and
Messrs. r. A. w. McKeldin, Leroy J. Nc
Nicely, Robert Russell, Harry Grant, Van
Ingram. Lee Irvine, Clarence Donohue,
Raymond Higgins and Deltus M. Edwards
A very pretty wedding was solemnzed
at St. Joseph's Church on Capitol Hill
Wednesday evening at 3 o'clock. The con-
i tracing parties were Miss Mary Mulyihill
and Angelo Velati. The service was per-
formed by Rev. Father Dillon. The bride
groom was attended by Mr.. John O'Nein
as best man and the bridesmaids, who were
beautifully gowned, were Miss Pauline We
lau, sister of the groom. and Miss Vic
toria De Mongeot. The bride, who is q
very attractive brunette, was attired in q
stylish brown travelling dress, with gloves
and hat to match. A wedding supper was
served at Mrs. Velatrs, the home of the
groom's mother. 7A 9th street, after the
ceremony. After an extended trim east the
couple will reside at 61S street southeast
where the groom's mother has furnished a
home for them.
Mrs. Jackson H. Ralston will be at home
Fridays at the Normandie
Mrs. Colbert Carew, assisted by her sis
ter. Mrs. McShea and daughters, enter
tanned their friends New Year at their
new home, Whitney Close northwest.
Mrs. Daniel N. Morgan and Miss Nor
gan, the wife and daughter of the United
States treasurer, will be at home Afonda We