The times., 1898-05-17
"AND so WE CAME TO CURACAO

bles were dismantled the rain came dash
ing down. IT was all very idyIlic and finan-
cially satisfactory, however before the
storm came, though It is to be regretted
that the success and pleasure of the en-
tertainment should in the least have been
marred
Quite near the entrance gate stood the
fancy booth, on which were displayed
many handsome samples of the society's
work in the way of embroideries, cushions
forsummer homes. lamp shades and pretty
artistic trifies done with brush pen and
needle for the beautifyIng of home. In
separate case was a collection of
Italian laces brought to this country by
the Countess de Brazzi, and for which
the society receive a commission on sales
This table was in charge of Miss NichO-
las. whose efforts in furthering the in
terests of the society have been untiring.
and of Mrs. James Kerr Miss Weld and
Mrs. Moss. Their assistants were Miss
Rivinus. Miss Elsie Bell, Miss Aileen
Kerr. Miss Houston.
The confectionery table was in the gra-
cious custody of Mrs. Harriet Lane John
son. Miss Riggs. Mrs. Luquer and Mrs
John Poor
Mrs. Richardson. president of the Deco
rative Art Society, presided over the tea
table, in conjunction with, Mrs. Witmer
Mrs. John Rodgers. Mrs, Williams, Mrs.
LarZ Anderson. and among their assist
ants were Miss Anderson, Miss Bessie
Davis, Miss Rose Wallach. Miss Stevens,
and Miss Kate Berry.
Another dainty attraction was the straw
berry table in charge of Mrs. G. T.
Fraser who had for attractive aids the
Misses Warder. Miss Mott and Miss
Lowering. Other ladies who are actively
interested in the success of the society
some OF them assisting at the various
tables, were Mrs. Mackay-Smith, Mrs
George ". Chflds, Mrs. A. c. Barney,
Mrs. Parsons, Mrs. Reyburn. Mrs. Neff.
Miss Tuckerman, Miss Bddle, Miss Will
liams, Miss Blanche Emory the Misses
Patten. Miss Gale Miss Berry Miss Char
lotte Hopkins Miss McLanahan and Miss
Myer. The Decorative Art Society, which
is located at S11 Vermont Avenue was
founded about five years ago and is for
the purpose of securing work for ladies
who are experts with their brush or
needle. and who are compelled TO earn a
maintenance by their artistic gifts. Mrs.
Richardson is aided in dispensing her exc
cutive duties by Mrs. r. X Stone and
Mrs. Toland, both of whom are vice presf-
dents, Mrs. n. t. n. Robinson, secretary
and Mrs. Malcolm Seaton, treasurer The
garden party yesterday was for the bene-
fit of the society and those whom it as
sists.
Dame Fashion is expressing her loyalty
in many patriotic ways, none of which
SO far have been more novel and alto
gether delightful than the military euchre
given last night at the residence of Mrs
Mcknight Moses, on Sixteenth Street
Thirty tables We're scattered throughout
the drawing rooms and reception halls.
each named after some military fort and
on the center of each was placed a minia-
ture flagstaff from which floated in tri-
umph the pennants captured in the fight
The game began at Fort Washington
and ended at Fort MissouIa, the warfare
OF defence and siege being carried out by
one hundred and twenty guests. The
couples who commenced the game to-
gether remained partners throughout the
evening and played every alternate game
at their own fort. When they won a pen
nant from the fort they were storming
they raj 1t up on their flagstaff upon their
return to base. The mimic war was car
ried on with such patriotic valor that
before the first game was over the players
had so adapted themselves to the fancy
of the hour that each contestant was
soldier and the cards were shot and she'll
The ladies wore in their hair pretty
rosettes of national ribbons and on the
coat of each gentleman was pinned a bow
of the same. During the heat of battle
lemonade was passed from fort to fort
to stimulate the heroes and heroines- to
follow where glory led the way.
| Beautiful silk flags and military belt
| buckles were awarded to the battie-scar-
red victors at che end of the fray.
| The unique and pretty idea was sug-
| gested to Mrs. Sypher. who elaborated
and almost entirely designed the idea and
| made it success.
| The entertainment was given by chap
| ter D. of the Ladies Aid Association. of
| which Mrs. Mcknight is president, and
| was for the benefit OF the HOMEOPATHIC
| Hospital.
| Amog the ladies of the Association pres
| ent were: Mrs. E. NJ Marble Mrs Frank
| Pelouse Mrs. Thomas Alyerd, Mrs. Ding
man, Mrs. Van Dyke, Mrs, Rufus Choate,
Mrs. Vandergrif, Mrs. DIbant and Miss
! Herman.
| The guests were composed of prom-
nent society people and the game was in
every sense most delightful affair.
| Senator and Mrs EIkins have cards out
for dinner tomorrow. evening.
| Mrs. William Harrison Heron will be
| at home Wednesdays. IS and 25, at No. 1916
| Fifteenth Street
| The Alger wedding Is absorbing almost
| as much attention in fashionable circles
as the war. The ceremony will be per-