Evening star., 1898-05-07
THE WORLD OF SOCIETY
The Horse Show Brought Old Friends To
gether Under New Hats.
When Warm Days Come Again There
sOnal Notes of Interest.


tinued chapters for some time past. The
show prospered in spite of the dreary
weather which has been its accompani-
ment from the start 1t gave almost limit
less opportunities for the display Of new
gowns and hats. The big hats were plen-
tiful, but seemingly did not provoke the
usual resentment, the events in the ring
could be seen in spite of this sort of ob-
struction. The spring hat this time is not
regarded as an artistic success by any
means. and, therefore, there is some eX-
cuse for the freak structures worn, and in
which some fair DANES manage to look
very pretty. The tip-tilted small gray hat,
sort of pages cap, that Miss Letter has
worn the past winter which on the right
side seems to be balanced on the edge OF
the rolling brim and on the left is filed
with curling feathers which fold in closely
to the hair, was seen repeated in other
cclors. Miss Letter wore hers one evening.
and its most effective copy was in tur-
quoise worn by handsome young matron.
Others were seen subsequently In other
colors. These were the sensations in the
millinery line.
Those who had boxes at the show were
conspicuous in their steady attendance,
which is precisely what 1t should be, since
most of the pleasure of those to whom 1t
vas all new experience consisted In
watching the coming and going of this part
of the audience.
Just as soon as good weather is assured
there will be talk of lawn parties and SINH
lar festivities for which blue skies and dry
lawns are prime necessity. The suburban
places about Washington are pretty likely
to be occupied by their owners during the
next couple of months, and perhaps longer
If thu eXigencies of the situation cause
Washington to be more desirable as resi-
dence than elsewhere. These who have
these places all ready to step into are con-
sidered particularly fortunate at this juno
ture, sincs il prolongs for them the period
during which it will be unnecessary to def
nitely settle their summer plans. Only
those who have inland destinations seemed
to have as yet concluded their arrange
ments for a late June fitting, such as they
ordinarily make.
Rear Admiral and Mrs. Crosby have
abandoned their proposed trip to Europe
this summer.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Sherman are enjoy
ing the quiet Of private life in a manner
most commendable The day after his
retirement from the cabinet, the eX-Secre-
tary made tour of the cabinet houses
with his wife and thoroughly enjoyed the
pleasant experiences. Washington is the
ideal home for eX-public men, and with the
splendid home the Shermans have here
there is every reason why they will con-
tinue to make it their headquarters for
most of the year.
Mrs. Day. who is in a hospital at Cleve-
land, recovering from a recent illness, is
already a great favorite in society and
upon her return to Washington will
ceive a most cordial welcome from the
ladies of the cabinet ard hosts of other
friends. Ex-Postmaster General Gary and
wife have just returned to Baltimore after
a stay at Atlantic City. where they went
Immediately after the formers retirement
from public life.
Mrs. H. F. Oberteuffer of Philadelphia Is
spending some weeks with her father, Mr..
James L. Fitch.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Henry McCallum
of Philadelphia are the guests of Mr. and
Mrs. John Floyd Waggaman.
Miss Lee of Alexandria will be with her
aunt, Mrs. NJ. M. Crepshaw, until Monday.
Mrs. w. E. Almy, wife of Lieut.. William
E. Almy. will spend the spring and early
summer with Mrs. ]. ]. Almy in this city.
North Capitol Epworth League held
sociable at the residence of Mr.. and Mrs
Finhy s. HAYES, No. 81 1 street northeast,
last night. The program was as follows:
Overture Mr.. Clarence Whitmore Mr.. and
Mrs. Hayes; tenor solo, Thos. L. Jones;
violin solo, Miss Florence Stevens; comic
songs and duet Messrs. Virgil NJ. Fookes
and John E. Slick; violin solo, Mr.. Clarence
Whitmore; songs by Mr.. and Mrs. S. F.
Hayes. in a nut cracking contest Miss
Florence Stevens won the prize. Among
those present were Miss Mamie Edison.
Zella MaEverse, Maud Carr, Julia Carr
Bertha Clark, Jennie Lowdermilk R. Dur
fee, ]. Morrison, Clara Deneane Mrs May
Blake, Mr.. F. S Hayes, Mrs. VIM. Reed,
Mrs Robert f. Fookes, Mrs. u. S. Lowder-
milk. Mrs. Tracy, Mrs Hemingway, Mrs
Slade, Mrs Virgil NJ. Fookes, Messrs. ]. E.
Slick, S. S. Symons, Thos. l.. Jones' E. J,
Robb, Mr.. Clarence Whtmore, Master
Stewart Hayes. Stewart Hemingway, Nider
Deneane, Curtis Deneane, Wilbur Fookes
and Charles Edison.
Colonel Henry Brevoort Bristol retired,
and Mrs. Bristol left Washington Monday
for their summer home at Locust Valley
Long Island, where they intend remaining
until October.
Mrs. Willie Diffenderffer, jr., of Wal
brook, is among the Baltimoreans here for
the horse show
Mrs c. NJ. Pepper and Mrs. A Y Casa
nova gave a flag entertanment-ladie
drew Cuban flags and gents American-to
the Aloha Euchre Club Tuesday evening
1t was the aloha" 6arewelD of the season.
hours. hard playing, eight prizes were
aW arded. Mrs. Goddard and DIR. Guss were
first, Mrs. Whyte and. Mr.. Graves second
Mrs. King and Dr. Frazer took the consoIa-
ton. Mrs Goddard was awarded a prize
for the highest score of the season, and
Mrs. Smith Frye took the consolatio prize
The following members were present: Mr.
and Mrs. Gilliland. Mr.. and Mrs. Goddard,
Mr.. and Mrs. GRAY Nes Mr.. and Mrs. King
Dr. and Mrs. Hicking. DR.. and Mrs. Gass,
Mr.. and Mrs. Sohen, Mr.. and Mrs. Fowler
Mr.. and Mrs. Whyte, Mrs. Larner, Mrs.
Pepper. Mrs. Fry Mrs. Randolph Miss
Zeigler, Miss Goddard, Mr.. Mcmillan Mr.
G. w. Null, DR.. Wells, Mr.. McConville
Mr.. HObgood, DIR. Frazer and Mr.. and Mrs
A. Y. Casanova.
Mrs. Jayne, wife of Lieut.. J. L. Jayne, is
with her mother, Mrs Eastman, and Miss
Maxwell at 1716 1 street, after making
erief visit to her husband at Fort Monroe
There was brilliant reception Thursday
night at the Briers, the home. of Mr.. and
Mrs. J. w; Jones. Upon their return from
their wedding trip large number of guests
from Washington, Rockville, Sandy Spring
and immediate neighborhood were present
to welcome them. Refreshments were
served from tables beautifully decorated
The young couple received number of
handsome presents.
General and Mrs. Van vliet, who will
summer at Shrewsbury, N. j., will be Join
ed in June by the wife of Capt. Van Vliet
their son.
One Of the most delightful teas of the late
season was given last Tuesday afternoon
by Mrs. William F. Aldrich of Alabama, as
sisted by Mrs. John w. Pratt and Mrs Ed
win M. Truell. The parlors of her hand
some residence on 10th street were trans
ood int hoxr-