Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-20
THE WORLD OF SOCIETY
BRILLIANT RECEPTION At SENATOR
DEPEw'S HOME.
Secretary and Mrs. Root Entertain at
Dinner-CominE Misunderstanding
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

house could not be upheld by more genial
host. The company was one with which
parry goers are pleasantly familiar-all the
high lights of the official and resident world
being represented. 1t had both early and
late throngs. the former made up of the
larger number which assembled before 10.
and the latter having TO defer their partici-
patton until the close of the opera.
Senator Depew was gracefully assisted by
his nieces. Miss Paulding and Miss -Hege-
man. The trio received in the hallway be-
tw cen the drawing room and ball room.
large orchestra played throughout the ercn-
ing. American Beauty roses, which seem
the Hover OF CofCoran House, were IN ar
tistic profusion in each room i'll connection
with more spring-like blossoms. The even
ing was a delightful one in every particular
and was an occasion. the like of which
giorifies a season.
Mr.. Richard Watson Hustled of Boston
has sent out cards announcing the mar
rage of his daughter. Elizabeth to Mr.. An
drew Parker, Wednesday, April IL, at Bos-
ton. Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Parker will be
at home after October 1 at 1216 Connecticut
avenue.
Mrs. A. L. Barber has sent out invita-
lions for a luncheon aboard the steam
yacht Shemara Saturday. April 2S. The
Shemara will be at the foot of 31st street.
Launches will convey the guests from the
Potomac Boat Club.
The Secretary of War and Mrs. Root at
a dinner last night entertained the chief
justice and Mrs. Fuller, Justice and Mrs.
Brown, Justice and Mrs. Mckenna. the
Swiss minister and Mrs. Pioda the Danish
minister, the minister from Costa Rica,
Senator and Mrs. Elkins, Senator and Mrs.
Wetmore, Representative and Mrs. DalZell,
Mrs. Westinghouse, Mrs. Slater and Miss
Patten.
The marriage of Mrs. Bruner, daughter
Of Senator Elkins, to Mr.. William Weld
seine of Philadelphia will take place April
% at the residence of the bride IN New
York city. Rev. Heber Newton will Off
ciate.
The Sans Gene Progressive Euchre Club
held its final meeting for this season Mon
day evening last with Mrs. d. 2. Morgan,
2130 l street., all the members being pres
ent. The cards were dealt for sixteen
games and the prizes, which We're very
handsome, We're won as follows: Mrs.
Boyce, with thirteen games, took the first
prize for ladies and Mr.. Fletcher, with
eleven games, claimed the first gentlemen's
prize. Mrs. Morgan and Mr.. Homer were
awarded second prizes. delicious supper
enjoyed, with repartee and short
stories.
The Saturday Evening Assembly has is
sued invitations for it's next dance, Satur-
day evening, April %, at the National Ri
fes' armory.
The residence Of Capt. and Mrs James
P. Hart. 619 Maryland avenue northeast.
was the scene of pleasant gathering last
Monday evening, the occasion being the
twenty first anniversary of the birthday of
their eldest son, Mr.. ]. Paxton Hart. The
young people danced to the music Of an
orchestra stationed in the hall. In the
midst of the merrymaking Mr.. Harris
grandfather, Mr.. David Aiken, in a few
well-chosen remarks. presented his grand
son with handsome gold watch and fob,
the gift OF members of the family. The
Rev. DR.. Easton. pastor of the Eastern
ID,,o, l>,-&a ~to III,
Miss Bessie Harley and Miss Irene Miller
gave vocal and instrumental music. Re
freshments were served. Among those pres
ent were Mrs. Kate B. Page. Mrs. c. c.
Campagna, Mrs. James P. Hart, Capt. J.
P. Hart. Mr.. David Aiken. Miss Kate Lam
ming, Miss Bessie Harley, Miss Irene Miller,
Miss Annie Hart, Mr.. Ralph Bartlett, Miss
Florence Beers, Miss Belle Hart, Mr. VIII
Ford Miss Dale Taylor. Miss Bessie Hart
Mr.. Harry Fordham, Miss Halle Reeves,
Mr.. Elwood Andrews Mr.. John Welsh, Mr..
Martin Dryden: Mr.. Glenn Phelps, Miss
Louis Thayer, Miss Eta Hart, Miss Esther
Campagna, Mr. Will H. Way. Masters Rim
gold and David Hart and Miss Marguerite
Campagna.
At the residence of Miss Laura Mohler.
1902 North Capitol street the youthful
members of the Jolly Red Ribbon Club
gave party. The evening was pleasantly
spent in playing games, music and singing.
Later in the evening refreshments We're
served. Among those present were the
Misses Lottie Schlegel, Lille and Myra
Mahorney Rosie Smith. Margaret Cava-
naugh, Tillie Hafoner, Maggie Heck, An
ME Reckeweg. Nellie Quirk. Lille and
Blanche Smith, Dora Dahle. Laura Mohler.
Mary Mahorney, Ida Kraft, Birdie Lem
and the Messrs. John and Fred Smith,
Charles Carrier, George Preston. George
and Fred Duehring, Francis Sheridan.
Frank Steele, Willie Murray, Mitchell and
Hex Ware and Harry Hagan.
A surprise was given Miss Kate Scott of
Jackson street, Anacostia, last night by a
number of her friends. Games were en-
joyed until a late hour, after which re-
ent were the Misses Mabel Mundell, Blanche
Mundell, Rispah Finnotti, Bessie Pyles.
Kate Scott, Theresa Taylor. Rosie Lynch,
Maud Fillius. Eva Ausburn and Messrs.
Harry Green. Irving Taylor, Harry Scott
Leo Scott Wallace Johnson, Lester John
son, Albert Williams and Ambrose Harri-
son.
Mr. and Mrs George Schmidt entertained
a large party "Wednesday evening at the
club rooms of the Washington Saenger-
bund 314 c street The music hall and din
ing room and table were decked with flow
ers. President Frank Claudy OF the bund
acted as POSTMASTER. After the hountiful
repast had been served and toasts offered
in honor of the host and hostess, the guests
repaired to the music hall, where tableaus
merriment and laughter. Dancing was
joyed until a late hour. Among those pres
ent were: Mr.. and Mrs Lutz. Mr.. and Mrs.
Hutterly, Mr.. and Mrs. Dismer, MIR. and
Mrs. Kraemer, Mr. ard Mrs. Bunnemeyer
Mr.. and Mrs. Klinge Mr.. and Mrs. Schaf-
hirt Mr. and Mrs. Sampson. Mr.. and Mrs.
Carl. Mr.. and Mrs. Lcrch, Mr.. and Mrs.
Levy Mr. and Mrs. Anderson, Mr.. and Mrs
Hicks, Mrs. Louise s. Weber, Mrs. Bar
thels Mrs. L. Barthels, Mrs. Winehemer,
Mrs. Ackman. Mrs. Brahler, Mrs Schnei-
der Mrs. Gieseking, Mrs. c. Rupertus and
Messrs. Joerss. Xander, Meyers, Neal. Pitt.
the Misses Carrie and Julia Klinge and
Miss Wineheimer.
Mrs. E. H Fowler has gone to Philadel-
phia where she will be the guest OF Mrs.
P. " DeGraw for the next ten days. She
will also spend a short time at Atlantic
City.
General and Mrs. Ludington returned yes
terday from their visit to SkaneateIes,
N. Y.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. p. Randolph have gone
to Richmond on weeks visit to attend the
reunion of the Randolph family at Tucka-
hoe one of the oldest historic places the
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