Evening star., 1898-09-09
The WORLD OF SOCIETY
Miss letter VIII Christen the New Battle,
Ship.
Recent Social Events Here of Inter-
est-Personal Notes-Recent
Departures.

family are like the rest of their acquaint-
ances, little mixed up as to which OF
the Misses Letter should receive congratu-
lations over the approaching honor OF
christening the new battle ship, the 1ln-
nois. The chances are that the distinction
is meant for Miss Mamie Letter, the elder
of the young ladies. The honor will have
its drawbacks in one way, as simultaneously
with the announcement has come petition
in the form of letter to Miss Letter from
the w. c. T. U. that water be used in
stead of champagne. Water was used
when the Kentucky was launched. and the
success attending that request on the part
of the temperance folks makes it extremely
probable that it will be again the christen-
ing fluid for this last addition to the Ameri-
can navy. AS Miss Letter lives at least as
lorg in each year in Washington as she
does anywhere else, and is very much bet
ter known here than in Illinois. the society
of the capital can take an extremely per-
scnal interest in the launching of the new
battle ship since one of its leading bellies
will be so much to the fore on that occa-
sion.
DR.. W. L. Robins left Wednesday for
New York having received an appointment
as surgeon in the new hospital Bedioe
Island. Mrs. Robins will join him in Oc-
tober
Miss Josephine Jirdinston of Chicago is
spending few days with Mrs. Jas. Jir-
dinston, 1413 Corcoran street.
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. S. Gibson have re-
turned to the city after spending the sum
mer at Pine Crest, Takoma Park, and will
be at home to their friends after September
Is at 515 ID street southeast
Mrs. Geo. A. F. Fox of Anacostfa, D. c.,
accompanied by her sister, Miss Sadie Rem
ME- is visiting Mrs. McFeeley of Wissahick-
Pa They will be several weeks.
Mrs. Fox has completely recovered from
her Illness.
The Misses Hall of Cincinnati, who have
spent the summer with Miss Dana L. May
of LIE Droit Park. have returned to their
home, accompanied by Mrs. E. S. May.
Mrs. A. B. Won Orendorf, after a two
months trip through Germany. has return
ed to Paris, where she will spend the
winter.
Miss Florence Smith and Miss Gertrude
O'Neal visiting Mr.. j. D. Wine of Low
ettsvilie, Va.
Misses Carrie. Blanche and Annie Louise
Sinclair of Pennsylvania avenue southeast
left the city Wednesday for an indefinite
sojourn with their aunts in Warrenton and
Jeffersonton, Va
Miss Elsie Belt is spending two weeks at
Atlantic City.
Mrs. S. NJ. Hartsock and her daughter,
Marie. have gone to Niagara Falls for a
falo and Batavia for few weeks.
Miss Agnes l.. Eichhorn has returned
after delightful visit of seven weeks at
Atlantic City.
Miss Myrtle Moore returned from Colon
ial Beach last week after a stay of three
weeks.
Miss Laura Lingle of 1909 1 street is
spending few weeks in New York city.
Mrs. ]. Peyser of Petersburg, Va, and
Mrs. Sol. Peyser of Newport News, Va,
are visiting Mrs Philip Peyser.
A reception was given by the Herndon
Fortnightly Club at the residence of Col
Stephenson Thursday evening to Mrs Flor
ence S. Dufie and Miss Virginia Castleman
prior to their departure from Herndon
large number OF guests, representing lead
ing families of the section, were present.
MIS- Stephenson, IN few happy remarks
referred to the active part these ladies had
taken in the club, Mrs. Duffie being the
lrst president and Miss Castleman twice
secretary. She expressed her regret and
also the regret of the club at the breaking
of the ties that had bound the club togeth-
er. ihe literary program excellent
and varied. An original poem by Miss Cas-
tleman dedicated to Mrs. Duffle. was recit
ed by Miss Anita Schade of Washington
Music was rendered by the Posten family
Dr. fount and Miss Mccoy and drama tic
recltatlons We're given by Miss Schade and
MISS Grace Stephenson. At the close of
the program collation. was served and
tne remainder of the evening passed in
sociai intercourse. Mrs. Duffie will pass the
winter in Washington and Miss Castlenan
In Philadelphia.