Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-24
THE WORLD OF SOCIETY
Dull Days These, to Be Followed by
Gayer.
Automobiling to the Matinee After
Breakfast-Recent Hospitalitfes
Personal Mention.

The coming week has had few Of its at
fractions heralded, therefore it is safe to
assume they will not exist save in homeo-
pathic Doses The unexpected plays to the
best advantage these early spring days,
when the social world, like the rest Of hui
manity, prefers to give most time to out
door life. Three or four years ago the BIZ
cycle helped this impetus along and brought
in its wake the rainy-day and everyday
short skirt; now it is the automobile which
appeals, and while the ownership of these
vehicles is as yet limited they have evolved
a new topic of conversation and opened up
fresh opportunities for enjoyment. With
all these modern methods, however of max
ing spring day more charming and of
portioning off good friends in couples moth
ing is likely to be more satisfactory than
the old-time style of long walks along I'M
frequented streets and prolonged rests in
the parks, watching the crocuses grow.
Anybody who has good eyes has plenty
chances of watching little incidents like
these any afternoon now, and OF adornlng
a tale well pointing a moral telling
about it. Signs of the after-Easter revival
are abundant both in the wedding an
nouncements and dances planned. Unless
advantage is taken of next week there will
be little to stir the gay world for the last
fortnight before Easter.
Mrs. John w. Thompson entertained at
breakfast today when her guests were
those who assisted at her Monday recep-
tons during the past winter. The dainty
meal was spread in the green dining room
at Rauscher's. Afterward the company
found automobiles awaiting to convey them
to the matinee, where the party filed three
boxes.
Mr. and Mrs John r. Mclean and Rep
resentative and Mrs. R. r. Hit gave din
ners last night.
Mrs. Smith, wife of the Postmaster Cen
eral, is expected back from Atlantic City
today.
Mrs. Plat, who has been so seriously i'll
for some time past, went to Atlantic City
today. accompanied by Senator Plat.
The marriage of Miss Hannah Walker
Sampson, youngest daughter of Rear Ad-
miral William T. Sampson, U. S. N, to
Ensign Wat Tyler Cluverius, U. s. N, will
take place on the evening of April in the
navy yard, Boston. The brides only at
tendant will be her small niece, daughter
of Lieut.. and Mrs Roy C. Smith. Three
other of Admiral SIMPSONS daughters have
married southerners. Mr.. Cluverius was
born in New Orleans, and was appointed to
the Naval Academy in May, 1892. He was
on the U. S. s. Maine when she was de-
stroyed. He served on the U: s. 8. scor-
pion In the war with Spain. Afterward he
was transferred to the U. S. S. Solace and
went to Manila. Not long ago he left the
ship. at San Francisco. Mr.. Cluverius has
received orders recently to report for duty
at the Naval Academy as instructor in
gunnery.
Mrs. Ryan, the wife Of the first assistant
secretary of the interior, returned this week
from an extended visit to her son. Captain
Ryan, who is in charge of thu commissary
department at Santiago, Cuba.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. D. M Perkins of this
city announce the coming marriage Of their
daughter. Annie I,apHrafh To ny
Clark Saunders Saturday. March 81. The
couple will reside at Stantonville, Tenn.
A pleasant time was spent last evening
by class 10 of Calvary Baptist Sunday
school at the residence of member, Miss
Rosa Gasch, 914 9th street. Games and
music were the amusements until 10 pm,
when refreshments were served. Among
those present were Mrs. G. C. Lewis teach
er; Kisses Grace Penney. Carrie Braden,
Minnie Brewer, Fannie Slater, Edna Par
Miller, Katie McNealea, Ollie Worster,
Sadie McGeorge, Tessie Mclean, Miss
Wurderman, Mrs. E. Gasch and Miss Lewis.
Mrs. A. koenigsbsrger will be at home to
her friends Sunday, March %, at 1882 9th
street.
Mrs. A. F. Chids Is visiting her cousin,
Mrs. Charles Foster Plumb, at 10Y E street.
Mrs. Thomas w. Cridler, Miss Lillian
Cridler and Miss Eleanor Kendall sailed
from New York on the steamer Mexico to-
day for the Barbados and the West Indies
and will be absent about three weeks
The JOHNS gave their third dancing re-
ception of the season last evening at Car
roll Institute. The hall was decorated with
palms and flags. Among those present We're
the Misses Behrens, Bernstein, Haas Cor
bett, Barrett Swingle, Chapman, Schnebel
Hartsock, Hax, Temple, Wilmarth Wood
Donaldson, Owens, Martin, Adams and the
Misses PROXY, and the Messrs Stuart Ottig,
Page Dunkerly, Ruess, Akert, Corbett
Bchrens, Ford, SsSon, Newton, Adams
Waldman. Terry. Herfurth, Gamble Bolls
Orison, Miles and Johnston.
Saturday evening, the 31st instant, the
fourth of a series of dances by the Capitol
Hill Assembly will be held at Naval Lodge
Hall. Capitol Hill.
The Saturday Evening Assembly will give
another Of their popular Dances April Z, at
the National Rifles Armory.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank E. Metcalf gave a
progressive euchre party last evening at
their cozy home, 80 Quincy street, cele-
wedding. The ladies' first prize an exuui-
site piece of lace work wrought by Mrs
Metcalf herself was won by Mrs. Mauss
Mr.. Gamble taking the first prize for gen
tlemen and Col. Odcll the second. The hos
tess was assisted by Mrs. Gamble in SER
wing refreshments. The play continued I'M
III late hour, and ALL on departing, wished
Mr.. and Mrs. Metcalf many happy returns
of the event. A large number of presents
We're received. Among those present were:
Dr. and Mrs Mauss Col. and Mrs w. S.
Odell, DR.. and Mrs. A. P. Bogue, Mr. and
Mrs. Marion Gamble, Mr.. and Mrs Miller,
Mrs. Lore, Mrs. Stierlin, Mrs. A. J. Turn
bull the Misses McElroy. Rina Lore, Nina
Further, May and Laura White Can't.
Jacobson, Capt. Nathan Bickford, Mr.
Douglass, Mr.. VIM. Garrett and Mr. VIII
Sderln.
The Tuesday Afternoon Euchre Club gave
| a matinee dance yesterday afternoon The