Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-15
Army and Navy Valentine Receptions
Last Night.
GERMAN AMBASSADOR ENfERTAINS
Numerous Handsome Luncheons
and Dinner Parties.
PERsoNALNoTEs oFINTEREsT

Mrs. Quiaffe entertained at a luncheon to-
day at her apartments at the Concord in
honor of Mrs. Dewitt Talmage The table
was decorated with masses Of La France
| roses and the pink candles shaded by dain-
ty caps of the same tint. The guests of
| Mrs. Quaiffe were: Mrs. Talmage, Mrs.
Dalzell, Mrs. Westinghouse, Mrs. Hamlin,
Mrs. HUFF, Mrs. Stewart, Mrs. Stevens,
Mrs. Morehead, Mrs Updegraff, Mrs. Ru-
dolph Kaufman, Mrs. Gordon, Mrs. Will
| son. Mrs. Wight, Mrs Warner, Miss Aiken,
Miss Ruffini and Miss Bullitt of Buffalo.
Miss Susan Quay. daughter of Senator
Quay of Pennsylvania, gave a luncheon to-
day. The table was prettily arranged with
| lilacs and violets, corsage bouquets being
| set beside each cover. The affair was in
compliment to Miss Woolworth of Ohio and
Miss Walton of New Jersey, guests of the
Misses Quay. Others present were: Miss
Hichborn, Miss Baker. Miss Howell of Bal
| timore. Miss Farnsworth, Miss Swearingen
Miss Kitzmuler and Miss Murphy.
Miss Lillian T. Hanna, sister of Senator
Mark Hanna, will be married this evening
| to Mr. 8. Prentiss Baldwin Of Cleveland.
The ceremony will take place at Thomas
vile, Ga, in the presence of a few friends.
and later Mr.. and Mrs. Baldwin will visit
Washington.
Marquis Romano, second secretary of the
| Italian embassy, left Washington for New
York today and will sail tomorrow for q
month abroad.
The valentine. hop at Fort Myer yester-
day afternoon was the last Of series of
dances given by the officers of that post
during this season.
The guests were received by Col. and
Mrs. Sumner and Capt. and Mrs. Kings
bury in the Amusement Hall, which was
decorated with bunting and palms. The
9th Cavalry Band, concealed behind palms,
gave excellent music for dancing and a
collation. was served. including army
punch, that sustained Its inspiring reputa-
ton. Late in the afternoon Miss Marie
Donavin of New York. guest of Maj. and
Mrs. Heistand, sung a Spanish love song.
and on encore. fetching coon song"
Among those present were: Miss Miles,
Miss Mabel Hanna, Capt and Mrs. c. G..
Ayres, Miss Bliss, Miss Baker, Miss HIGH
born. Miss Boutelle, Miss Rochester the
Misses Mattinsly, Mrs. and Miss Gilmore.
Mrs. Darlington. Mrs. Coleman, Capt and
hrs. Slocum, Mrs. and Miss Goolloe. Mrs.
Horton. Lieut.. Paxton, Capt. Maps, Lieut..
Short, Mr.. Archie Butt, Maj. Turhbull and
Capt. Hanna.
valentine dinner was given last even
ing by Commander Dickens, u s. N, and
Mrs. Dickens. Those present were Judge
and Mrs. Walsh, Lieutenant Commander
and Mrs. Everett, Major and Mrs. Heis-
tand, Miss Donavin, Lieutenant Culver. u.
n.
The Vice President and Mrs. Hobart will
give dinner this evening
Mrs. Tanner of New Hampshire avenue
gave tea yesterday from to g. Assist
ing Mrs. Tanner were Miss McKinstry of
San Francisco. Mrs. Gheen, Miss Davis,
Mrs. Davis and Mrs. Schroeder.
The ''tin wedding reception given by
Prof. and Mrs. Newcomb yesterday in
honor of the tenth anniversary of the we'd
ding of their daughter, Mrs. MCGEE to Prof
McGee, was a delightful occasion. Ladies
assisting were Miss Patterson Miss Gal
laudet. Mrs. Powell, Mrs. Whitney Miss
Hassler. Miss Childs and Miss Powell The
tea table was decorated with bright COL
ored carnations, and among the many at
tractive souvenirs were number of bou-
quets of roses and violets. Mr.. and Mrs
Frank Gushing and Mr.. and Mrs Frank
Stockton Of New Jersey were among the
prominent guests. Mrs. Newcomb wore
white satin Mrs MCGEE being becomingly
gowned in pink satin.
The marriage of Miss Margaret An
toinette Gorce to Mr.. Stevens Dana Street
er took place last evening at ST. Patrick's
Church. Rev. DR.. Stafford assisted by
Father MCGEE and Father Gloyd, officiated
The ushers were Messrs. L. W. Stolp and
bride wore pretty white satin gown
with tulle veil, and entered with her BROTH
er. Mr.. John La Gorce
Miss Eva Korff and Miss Mary Ander-
with trimming of white satin and carrying
golden gate roses, were bridesmaids, Miss
Trimble, gowned in gold-colored organdie
acting as maid of honor. Mr.. Larcomb
reception at Freund's, Mr. and Mrs. Street
er took possession of their new home, 1872
w street.
Col and Mrs. A. T. Britton gave din
ner last evening, entertaining Rev. DIR.
Radcliffe and MIS-. Radcliffe, Mr.. and Mrs.
Iiibbs, Mr.. and Mrs. 8. H. Kaufman,
Senator and Mrs. Warren and Col. and
Mrs. Fleming.
Mrs. ]. Walter Blandford will not be at
home tomorrow.
Mrs. Dudley w. Gregory will be at home
at the Victoria Wednesday afternoon and
evening, February 16 She will have with
her her sister, Miss Marian Max Adam of
New York.
The crystal wedding of Mr. and Mrs.
Connard Bennett of $40 G street southwest
was celebrated by their many friends at
their residence last evening. Many hand
some gifts were received.
Mrs. Peckham, 400 Binney street. will
not be at home tomorrow wednesday,, but
will receive the last Wednesday in the
month, when she will be assisted by Mrs.
and Miss Peckham of Philadelphia.
The members of the I. c. 8. A. and their
friends gave a masquerade party ON Mon
day evening at the residence of Mr.. Ed
mond Reith, No. GIL o street northwest.
well-selected literary and musical pro-
gram was given during the evening. Among
the many pleasing features of the selec-
lions rendered were the Crollard brothers,
with violin and piano; vocal solos by r. E.
Reith and F. Crown; Rotations by D.
Slattery, jr., r. Graf and G. King. The
party closed with the donkey game. r.
King won the first prize and r. CRATER
the BOBBY prize.
Miss Mary Wills, daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. Wills. vas given a surprise party
last evening by Miss Alice Knopp at her
residence, 1885 S2d street, recitations by
George w. Reynolds, comic songs, VIM. H.
Harrington, and vocal selections by the
hostess being the special features. Among
those present were Misses Lille Young.
Helen lister, Grace Hutchins, Hattie
Eager. Lille and Mollie Myers, Blanche
Garrett, Stella Goldsmith, Grace Hess,
Sadie Henderson, BERTHE Barron. Lizzie
Bell, e. Paxton, Messrs. P. Henderson,
E. Grieves, A. Chamberlain, R.. Waters, ].
Haney. Sherwood, L. Mckinley, Mr.. and
Mrs. A. Hilleary and Mr. and Mrs. c.
Hess
Mrs. Iardella, who has moved into her
new home at Hyattsville. Nd, has as
guests Mrs. VIM. Stienmier of Washington.
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