The record-union., 1898-01-02

The members and friends of the Ep-
worth Chautauqua Circle enjoyed a
very delightful New Years party at the
residence of 7. w. James, 1921 K street.
1t was also the eve of the departure
of that gentleman to pursue his medi-
cal studies. and as the bells rang and
the whistles blew another milestone
in the journey Of his life was passed.
The hours of waiting for the old year
no die We're merrily passed under the
1nistletoe in the library game in be-
coming bankrupt at the hands of the
auctioneer and examining each others
treasures. The company repaired to
fhe banquet room below and partook of
"a feast amid beautiful decorations and
accompanied with a feast of reason and
flow of soul.
The toastmaster of the evening, How
ard Marsh. wittily introduced the
speakers Grove Elkins responded to
the toast on Wheels" Howard McIn-
tyre on THE Coming Year" Miss Lot
tie Shepstone on "Our Guests and
Miss Anna Woods on "Our Departing
Member" Mr.. Marsh then, on behalf
of the circle, presented beautiful cane
no the lion of the evening, who accepted
the gift with a truly appreciative
speech. God Be With You Till We
Meet Again" was sung, and the merry
party, after vieing with the din outside
in making tin-horn music, ascended TO
the parlor, and after more singing
wished each other a happy New Year.
Those present were: Misses Bertha
Dawley. Gertrude Smith, Grace Dan
ford, Fern Andrews, Hattie Shepstone,
Iottie Shepstone, Anna Woods, Messrs.
Howard Marsh, Grove Elkins, Howard
Mcintyre, Charles Campbell, Albert
Keene, George Kiefer, William James,
John James.
Christmas festivities have claimed the
attention of the social world, but its
devotees are economists of time, and
they have managed, withal, to have
few dances and entertain a few friends
at whist, dinners, theater parties and
literary clubs.
The Tuesday Literary Club, at the
regular meeting, December 2Sth, spent
another profitable and enjoyable after
noon listening to a fine lecture by Mrs.
L. B. Purnell on The Life and Char
acter of Washington Irving The
lecturer touched briefly upon the
growth of late years Of the city of New
York, where he was born; of his trav
els in France and Spain; of the Moor
ish invasion and occupation of Spain,
its effect upon civilization, and the far
reaching influence exerted upon the
Hmpressionable nature of Irving by the
traditions, customs and religion of the
conQuering race The members were
further entertained by the readings by
Mrs Helen Hopkins of a pathetic lit
tie story, THE Pride of the Village"
and THE Christmas Dinner" by Mrs.
Findley r. Dray, both of which were
taken from the Sketch Book; the Sc
lection. "Alhambra by Moonlight" by
Mrs. M. S. Hammer; "A Description of
Westminster Abbey" by Mrs. Samuel
Pope, and from the Legends OF Sleepy
Hollow" a brief sketch of the in
smitable "Ichabod Crane" was read by
Mrs. E. I. Calvin. Much interest is
manifested in next weeks programme,
which will be a discussion of current
topics Of the day.
Mrs. NJ. E. wightman viii spend the
winter with her daughter, Mrs. DR. W.
Wood.
Fred Spinks Of San Francisco has
been spending the holidays with friends
in this city.
Miss Nell Upson entertained num-
ber of her young lady friends at eucher
on Thursday afternoon. The house was
prettily decorated for the occasion with
potted plants. smilax and Christmas
berries, and the afternoon was delight
fully passed. Among. those present We're
Edith Miller. Birdie Dray, Helen Wein-