Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-25
THE WORLD OF SOCIETY
The Stay-at-Homss Are Enjoying Porch
Parties.
Too Cold mt the Ascot Races for sum-
mer Finery-Recent Departures
From Town.

summer travels. Not a few have plucked
up courage to go abroad. and the seaside ar
rivals are as numerous usual at this time
of the year. In fact. it has become the fash
| ion this season to start of the summer trav-
els by restful week or two at Atlantic City
or Its vicinity before going farther north.
The Maine resorts are a trifie too chilly yet
to suit Washngtonans although quite a
number have already gone to their homes
there and others look forward TO enjoying
the comparative quiet and loneliness they
may expect for another fortnight One
leaves social delights untasted by de-
sorting the capital. however. just at pres
ent. Save for those who drive in chaises
and thus able to bow to their friends along
the tree-bordered paths of Rock Creek and
other densely shaded suburban roads. the
only relaxations left in the way of social
visiting are the porch parties. which have
resumed their meetings at the old rendez-
vous. The people who have this drawing
power every evening now are in fair way
to keep up with the current gossip. which
in turn makes them more Irresistible tiIaa
ever when they go visiting.
President and Mrs. Mckinley now drive
out after every afternoon and are back
at the White House just before dark.
Good Americans. to whom watching the
| royal Enclosure at the Ascot races is al
ways such a pleasure did not miss such an
exhilarating meeting this year June Il
brought cold. bitter winds with it. and
dainty toilets were hidden under the heavi-
est wraps. 1t was. in fact a regular fur
coat meeting. Those who went on coaches
were blue with the cold, and luncheon par
| ties were stretched out as long as possible,
SO as to remain indoors and escape the bit
ter wind. Black appears to have been the
favorfte In ladies' attire. set of with gay
hats and boas. The Princess of Wales
wore black, with a mauve boa and mauve
| bonnet. One toilet considered as especially
up to date, was in black shining faced
cloth, made with a very long train. with
| smart collar and cuffs, and big black hat.
trailed them over the grass they sat
about the Enclosure or walked in the pad
dock. Stables and ermines in capes, tippets
and muffs were generally worn.
Mrs. and the Misses Cassels have gone
abroad for the summer.
Captain and Mrs. Buckingham are now at
their country home. Cornwall. Pa.
Mr.. and Mrs. Knagenhjelm have taken a
cottage at Newport for the summer where
the former Is now staying with his family.
Mrs Fairchild. wife of Senator Fairchiid,
has gone to her home in Indiana for the
summer.
Mr.. and Mrs. A C. Barne, will summcr
at Bar Harbor. and as they have leased
their house for next winter. will probably
go abroad for some length next fall.
The Guatemalan minister took his young
family to Long Branch Wednesday. where
he has taken a cottage for the summer.
The British ambassador and family will
summer at New London, where so many
Washingtonians go each year.
Countess Won Goetzen is spending the
early season at Atlantic City.
DR.. M. D. Peck. wife and daughter are
spending a few days at Atlantic City.
Mrs. John M. Davis and son Harry Of
Capitol Hill. who have been visiting in
Fredericksburg. has returned home. accom-
panied by her mother, Mrs. H. ID. Guenther
who will remain some time with her.
Miss Annie Fauntleroy is visiting her
aunt, Mrs. Barnes, on H street.
Rev. J.. E. Fout. having accepted a call
to Fostoria. Ohio. has resigned the pastor
ate Of the Memorial United Brethren
Church. Mr.. and Mrs. Fout will leave for
their new home next Thursday evening.
They VIII receive their FRIENDS next Tues
cay at their residence, So Quincy street
northeast.
Captain and Mrs. W. NJ. Somerville are at
Atlantic City.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lambert F. Bergman and
Mrs. Allan E. Wilson and children have
gone to their cottage at Washington Grove
for the summer.
Mrs. H. A. Gibbons has gone to Saratoga
Springs for the summer.
Mr. and Mrs. Louis Schade and the
Misses Schade left today for their country
home. four miles from Herndon, in Fairfax
county. Va.
Mrs. Baldwin, wife of Lieutenant Col
onel Theodore A. Baldwin. 10th U. s. Cav
airy. who is with General Shafter in Cuba.
Is staying with Mrs. Weisel, 3042 Cam
bridge place.
Miss Cora Merriam Howes has returned
from visit in New York state and is at
1016 18th street
Colonel and Mrs. H. c. Bradley, the
Misses Patterson and their brother. Mr..
Robert b. Patterson. are at 1016 18th street
for the summer season.
General and Mrs. William Brindle and
Miss Ridgway Of Gloucester City. N. J.. are |
the guests of Colonel and Mrs. H. c. Brad |
ley at 1016 18th street. |
Mrs. Wadsworth has gone to Brooklyn |
for visit. |
Mrs. 8. W. Woodward and family will |
summer at jamestown. II. l.. where they
went the past week. |
Miss Mary E. Gale has gone to Maria |
gansett Pier. where she has a summer |
home. |
The marriage of Miss Louise sauve OF |
New Orleans to Mr.. John Lenthail Waxga-
man of this city will take place next Tues
day morning at Wilmington. Del. Mr.. Wag-
canaan Is the eldest son of Mr.. Thomas L. |
Waggaman.
Miss Minnie Rothange of 800 4th street
southeast has returned, after an extended |
visit OF eight months In New York city.
Miss Irene Pole Of Capitol Hill gave a |
musicale last night to her little friends. |
After fancy dancing and a general good /
time the little ones marched to the dining
room. where refreshments were served. /
Among those present were the Misses Flo
rine Walker, Beatrice Johnston. Marie |
Bastine!li. Marion Grogan. Alwine GoebeI.
berta Whailey. Bessie Riker. Alice Far
rel. Eveline Phillips. Florence Steinbenner.
Florence Bryant and Masters Emmerick
Slmons. Ray Taylor. Charlie Reed, Robert
kreiter, Frank Hollinsshead Samuel Pole.
russell Pole and Miss Hill. Mrs. PhiIlips.
Miss Dalton and Prof. Christiani.
Rev. Donald Guthrie of Richmond Va
wife and family are sojourning for the sum-
mer at Gienbourne." Loudoun county. Viz
ginia.
Mrs. c. r. Barron has issued invitations
for the marriage Of her daughter. Kath-
Wednesday. June %.
AID OF VOLUNTEERS
Meeting OF WOman's Patriotic Indus
trial Relief League.