The times., 1898-05-07
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

The cantata given under the auspices
of the Columbian kindergarten Associa-
ton for the beneftfof the free lkindergar-
ten attracted large audience last night,
DESPITE the rain, 10 the Washington Club.
The young people who took part in the
kfnder-symphony and cantata acted ana
sang prettily and III every way reHecled
great credit upon MIR. Harry wheaton
Howard who had the entertainment in
charge.
The program opened with the Kinder
Symphonic" by Haydn. which was beau
tifully rendered bv the Misses Ethel Slgs-
bee. Elizabeth Sewall, Virginia Andrews,
Marie Pierce, B"ssie Badger. Harriet
Mitchell Mildred Johnson virginia nm,
Schaefer. Ruth Tanner, Eleanor VII
liams Mabel Williams and Masters
Cleveland Cobb, Harry Cobb and Edward
Fernow.
In the cantata of The Bachelor and
His Wife" the lcauing characters were
taken by Charles Stevenson and Margue-
rite Guy, who We're aided in their sue
cessful efforts To amuse by score or
more OF other little would-be wives ana
bachelors. among whom were Margaret
Breckinridge Martha ClaXton, Dorothy
Dent Gertrude Greedy, Marian Hawley'
Dorothy lie Due. Frances Mccoy, Ruth
Mitchell. Rebecca Ross Edith Spofford,
Lena Sutton, John Breckenridge. Mark
Finley Arthur Green, Francis Hamln'
Ross johnson, George Manning. Frank
Mast. James Webb and Raymond Whit
ney.
Between the first and second parts Mr..
FitZhugh Goldsborough gave well-re-
ceiyed violin number and William Strong
| recited Picnic Time" by Field. The
| charming little entertainment will be re-
| Deated at the Womans $ Club this after
| g.pn .r.r,. hon Z i.
| a generous attendance VIII be present TO
pay the young artists for their weeks of
careful training in behalf of so worthy
| q cause.
Mr.. George Keunan left the city several
| days ago to aid in the Red Cross work
! at Key West and to do special work for
the outlook. lie was accompanied by
Mrs. KEENAN,, who will remain with him
during his stay.
The Unity Club incorporated met for
| the last time this season on Wednesday
| evening at the residence of its president,
| AIr. H. b. Moulton No. 1924 Ninth Street.
resume of the year so agrceably
! passed was given by the clubs officers,
| followed by an impromptu program that
included DR.. Woodberry, Mr.. S. *. Hall.
| Miss Corinne Hay Mrs. NJ. \. Naylor,
| Miss Grace Ross. Miss Bagger, Mrs.
| Voorhis and Mrs. Rich. all of whom gave
recitations. The musical features of the
| evening were given by Mr.. and Mrs
| Burke and Master Willie Burke on ban
10. piano and violin. with vocal numbers
by Mrs Barnes ard Mrs. Dewitt, accom-
panied by Mrs Wood.
Mrs jackson, OF IN" Concord, was Al
home yesterday afternoon to callers. She
was assisted in receiving by Mrs Brady
of Alaska.
Following Immediately upon the an
nouncement of the engagement of Miss
lie Vinsen and Baron Schwartzenstein
comes that Of Miss I9dith James the
daughter of Mr. Charles p. James. of
this city. and Mr.. Richard Wallach, eld-
est son of the late Richard Wallach, OF
| Washington.
The ladies Of the Nordhoff Guild gave
one of their popular luncheons yesterday
| from u to 2:30 O'Clock. at the home Of
Mr. Edward Graves. 927 Massachusetts
Avenue northwest The parlors and tea
room were artistcllly decorated witt
palms and Spring flowers, and in spite Of
the ceaseless rain. a number of the guile
members and their friends were presen
to enjoy the dainties prepared.