Evening star., 1898-12-31
usual Saturday reunions will be resumed

home on 9 street after six months travel
In Europe and is entertaining Sir and Lady
Saunkey.
A very successful Christmas tree and en-
tertainment was given last Monday even
ing at 500 G street by the Washington
Lotus Group. The program consisted of
music and recitations by the children and
visitors, followed by Santa Claus with his
presents and candy. Refreshments for the
visitors and informal conversation brought
to close pleasant evening.
An interesting engagement recently an
nounced is that of Miss Anna Margaret
Griesbauer to Mr.. Edward Grant Eichholtz
of Lancaster, Pa. The bride-elect is the
daughter of ]. A. Griesbauer and has
large circle of friends in this city, while the
groom is prominent business man of Lam
caster and extremely popular in social cir
eles of that city. The wedding will occur
the first week in January.
Mrs. Sol Lansburgh 2901 18th street, will
be at home on Fridays.
Mrs. Brinton Stone, 1921 De Sales street,
will be at home Fridays in January.
Mrs. Max Goldsmith of New York is the
guest of her parents DR.. and Mrs. ]. w.
Abel, where she will be pleased to see her
friends.
Mr. and Mrs. c. Durand Chapman of
Newark N. j., are spending the holidays
with their brother, j. r.. johnson, 1916 18th
street.
The dance to be given this evening by
the Saturday Evening Assembly promises
to be far superior to any other ever held
by these hosts. Admission will be strictly
by card.
Mrs. and Miss Mattingly will be at home
Mondays in February until Lent. They
expect to be out of town most of the time
in January.
Mrs. A. NJ Baer will discontinue her
Thursdays at home for January.
Mr.. Horace s. Cummings has gone to
Pittsburg to attend the funeral of Mrs.
James Irwin Mrs. Cummings mother), who
died December %, after a sudden illness of
two or three days, although she has been
an invalid for some time. Mrs Irwin was
the last remaining child of the late Joseph
Caskey, prominent citizen of Pittsburg in
the first half of this nineteenth century.
Mrs. Cummings was unable TO go with Mr..
Cummings, having been i'll in bed with grip
for nearly two weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. John P. Clum gave an en-
joyable entertainment at their home, S12
East Capitol street, Thursday evening The
special feature of the evening was an il
klondike. following the route of Mr.. Clum
journey through Alaska last spring and
summer. Dr. w. A. Croffutt, in humor-
Gus mood, introduced Mr. Clum, and the
program opened with transcontinental
trip occupying half an hour and presenting
l25 exquisitely tinted views on Picturesque
America Mrs. Appleton P. Clark, jr., then
read the amusing story of THE Ruggleses''
and Mrs. Hussey sang delightful solo. The
lights were again extinguished and the
company followed Mr.. Clum's illustrations
and comments through the totem-pole coun-
try to Skagway and Dyea: thence through
the canyon. over the icy trails of the dread
full Chilkoot pass, and down the lakes, riv-
ers and rapids to Dawson City. The tour
included views of the entire Yukon the
Aleutian archipelago, Cooks inlet, Prince
Williams sound and other points on the
south Alaskan coast. Refreshments were
served by the hostess. and Mr.. ]. d. Crois-
SAINT who has also visited Alaska, made a
pleasing address on the events of the even
ing. Among the guests were Mr.. and Mrs.
Appleton Clark, jr., Mr.. and Mrs. J. D.
Croissant Mrs. Davis, Senator and Mrs.
field, DR.. and Mrs. w. A. Croffut Mr.. and
Mrs. Dieudonna, Mr.. and Mrs. o. H Briggs
Mrs. Pierce, Chief Inspector and. Mrs. W.
E. Cochran, Miss Mildred Cochran Post
Office Inspectors Joe P. Jonston. WI. Wick
cry, Paul E. Williams and J. ]. Larmour:
Mr.. and Mrs. Clifford Howard, Miss Grace
g. Greene. Col. and Mrs. H. D. Norton,
Miss Norton Mrs. Hussey, Miss Willie Fe-
land, Mr.. s. Feland, Mr.. and Mrs. T. w.
Scott. Mr. and Mrs. F. B. Brock, Repre-
sentative and Mrs. Minor, Mr. and Mrs.
Clifford Bergman. Mrs Bischoff Mrs. Rob-
erts. Miss Rawlins, Miss Viola Gibson and
Miss Caro- Clum.
Miss M. Bretbarth will receive Monday
at her home, 42O T street, informally.
Mrs. Robert N. Harper of % street will
not receive Mondays in January, but will
give two card receptions in February.
Capt Geo. Wiggin of Delaware late
United States Naval Volunteers, is in the
city a visit to his sister, Mrs VIM. A
MacNulty, 1876 c street northeast The
captain usually visits the city at this sea-
son and enjoys meeting many of his old
comrades who served with him under Ad-
miral Farragut.
Mr. Robert Benner entertained friends at
the residence of B. F. Harper 1910 NJ street,
last evening. The evening was spent in dane
ing, games and other amusements. Supper
and refreshments were served. Among
those present were Misses Mamie and Lau-
ra Hughes. Miss Clara Rappe. Annie and
Katie Shea, Miss Virgie Tenant, Miss An
ME Kirby, Miss Bertha Harper, Katie and
Emma Connor Miss Rhode Miss Mary
Treigh, the Misses Fewkes, Miss Ella More
land, Miss Costello, Miss Leah Jacobs Mrs.
Davidson, Miss Maggie Leonard, Miss An
ME Callahan, Miss Nellie Hughes, Miss
Mamie Linkins, Messrs. Swindell Lewis,
Jones, Harper Conley, Frank Harper Da-
v:dson, Jacobs, Burch, Harry Johnson
Crowley, Donovan, Berry, At Lee, Magee,
r. Smith, Fitzgerald, Bernard Golden and
B. Koester.
Mrs. W. H. sholes 1O1 Maryland avenue
northeast will receive Mondays during Feb
ruary.
A party was given to the Misses Schulze
at their home 1929 18th street, Thursday
evening, December 29 Music games and
dancing were indulged in until late hour,
when a dainty repast was served Among
those present were the Misses Anna
Schmitt Lena Luckel, Ella Ehschlager
Florence Click, Minnie and Elizabeth
SchulZe, Messrs. Thomas Redmond Fred
Helbig, George Schmitt, DR.. Albert Grupe
Wilhelm Grupe, Ed Wittstatt, Crow, Archie
Brown, Otto Veerhoff and Masters Henry
Eberly and Carl Kicks.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. F. Eiseman are enioying
brief sojourn in Baltimore and on their
return will be pleased to see their friends
at their residence, 90S Massachusetts, ave-
nue..
Capt. A. B. Canaga, L. S. N, chief engi-
neer of the Navy Department with his
family, spent Friday evening visiting Major
K. 5. Lacey at his country residence Balls
ton, Va. Capt. Canaga's father and Major
Lacey were boys together at the same dis
trict school in Ohio. Accompanying the can
tain We're Mrs. Morton of Scio, Ohio; Miss
Weight of Mt. Vernon, Ohio, and Mr.. and
Mrs. A. b. Lacey of this city.
Mrs. Chief Justice Fuller will not receive
on account of i'll health New Year day or
On Mondays during the official season.
The Misses Boardman sailed for Europe
today to spend the rest of the winter in