Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-15
Fashionable Home Comings Few and
Far Between.
NOW OFF FOR THE PINE REGIONS
Passing Mention Of Two Well
Known Washington Matrons.
P E r s ON AL n 0 T E S

that the few days of lowered temperature
are regarded as only temporary. The dead
ly dullness. therefore, that has been the
characteristic feature of the past three or
four months has at least as many weeks
ahead yet safe from interruption. No en-
tertainment, save probably family feasting
at wedding, are booked for earlier dates
than November. and certainly not then I'M
til after election. AS the curtain has been
rung down at Newport and Bar Harbor for
the season, the jewellers there who must
have change and variety Off for the
Hot Springs or Asheville for a week or two
OF recuperatien before opening their coun-
try houses or going to Lenox to take part
In the gayety which usually marks October
there. More pleasant ways of filling up the
gap could hardly be devised and departures
are noted daily. In fact, outdoor life for
the next month will be the main joy of ex-
istence, and IL one can have it among
friends and acquaintance. in places big
enough to get away from too much socia-
bility, life would seem ranged along pleas
ing lines.
Mr.. and Mrs Westinghouse are the most
prominent among the Washington residents
at Lenox, their neighbors being largely New
York and New England families. OF the
diploma tic circle enjoying the charms Of ex-
1stence at Lenox the Italian ambassador
ana Baroness Fava are already there and
several other foreigners who have been at
Bar Harbor will join them shortly.
Mrs A {. Barney can take considerable
credit to herself for giving a new trick to
the Bar Harbor gayety of the past sum-
mer. She usually achieves what she starts
out to do, and now having two daughters,
both particularly gifted with the same
talent, success Is doubly sure. 1t would
be pleasant news to Washington society IL
the Barneys were to return here for the
coming winter. but as they could hardly
be happy outside Of their own home now
the residence OF the Secretary of War, it is
not likely that they will alter their plans
which have been said to include another
absence in Europe.
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Townsend's house
on Massachusetts avenue so rapidly nears
completion that speculation as TO the
gorgeousness Of future entertainments
there are in order. There is not likely to
be for many years anything as splendid
nor as spaciously built here and something
out OF the common must surely mark that
Interval Foreign decora tors have been giving
the finishing touches all summer to the inter-
Tor. and their work is still progressing
Mrs. Townsend remained here very late. in
consequence and will probably be among
the first Of her set to get back to town for
the autumn 1t is understood the mansion
will be ready for occupancy this fall
Atlantic City has been very gay the last
few weeks and a number of beautiful iun-
Percy Smith of Philadelphia gave dinner
Tuesday last in honor of Mr.. Cramp OF
Philadelphia, and among her guests were:
Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Gaylord Of Louisville.
KY, Col. and Mrs. Marye Of Fortress Mon
roe. Miss Gaylord. Mrs. Hancock. Miss
Hltchborn of Washington and Mr.. and Mrs.
Elverson.
Mr.. and Mrs. James F. Barbour of Wash
lrgton have been among the entertainers
at the Hotel Garden. Mrs. Barbour has
criy n hpaufifIlt lunch.
cons this season.
Rev. w. r. Turner, rector of st. Michael
and All Angels, has returned from a trip
through Canada. Mrs. Turner is at Blue
Ridge Summit and will return next week.
Miss Nevett Claude entertained her young
friends at her home, 80 Indiana avenue
northwest, Friday evening, the occasion be-
ing her eighth anniversary. The young
folks amused themselves by playing games,
singing &c. after which refreshments were
berry, Henry Hallam, Teresa Hallam Alice
Griffith. Abbie Wright and Nevett Claude
Mrs. NJ. J. Hunt and Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
W. Weber have just arrived from Paris,
after extensive travels In Germany, Swltz-
erland, Italy and France.
Mrs. Frank Randolph, who has spent the
past five months in Cuba, has returned
and will be pleased to see her friends at
3O5 E street northwest.
Miss Emma d. Clark has returned from
her summer outing to Asbury Park and the
Kattskills and is visiting her sister, MIS-.
w S. Minnix 1895 18th street.
Miss Hollie Eleanor Rogers has returned
to her home 1897 nth street, after sum-
mer vacation on the Jersey shore.
Miss Mattingly is the guest of Miss Nc
Comas at Hagerstown, Md.
Mrs. Winfield s. Macgill and sons have
returned after a months stay at Keno
both Beach.
Mr. and Mrs. ]. Ormond Wilson have re-
turned to their home. on Highland Terrace,
and the Misses Clara. Anne and Elinor
Wilson will remain at their summer resi-
dence Siasconset, Mass, a few weeks long
er.
There was a merry gathering Of relatives
and friends at the residence Of Mr.. and
Mrs VIM. Lutz Thursday evening, the oc-
casion being the fortieth anniversary Of
their marriage. Vocal and instrumental
music was rendered during the evening by
Mrs L. g. Weber. An old-fashioned cake
walk and other pastimes greatly amused
the guests Light refreshments were
served Later in the evening f1ash-lfght
pictures were taken of the host and host
ess with their children and grandchildren
grouped about them. Among those pres
emit were Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Anderson, Mr..
and Mrs A. Hutterly, Mr.. and Mrs. F. Alt
rup, Mr. and Mrs. Levy. Mrs. l.. S. Weber.
Miss Bushman, Mr.. Ernst Rupert and
Miss Mary l.. Weber and Masters Willie,
Andy and George Hutteriy.
A trolley party was given by 1.-THE But
terfiy Girls last Wednesday evening. At
the stop a lunch was served, after which
dancing, instrumental and vocal music
were enjoyed until midnight. Among the
many present were the Misses Schmidt
Levy, Nau, Oil. Best, Prott Deininger.
Kohl weigand. L. Nau. Mueller, Green
we'll. Krumke, Sobotka, Wagner, Watson,
Miller, Preusser. Kirby, Graney, Green,
Griffin Green, and the Messrs. Griffin Behr-
end, Schmidt, Miller, Buckley. Trodden,
Green, Minister. Freund, Wood, Uiman,
Pitt, Repetti, Geier. st. Clair, Reith, Ar
mold, Fitzgerald, Malone, Widmeyer Ferry
and Mr. and Mrs. Kinslow
Mr.. and Mrs. M. 1. Weller and son Angelo
have returned to the city from their sum-
mer vacation on the ST. Lawrence river at
Prescott, Ontario.
Miss Elizabeth Snyder has returned to the
city.
Mrs. M. v. A. Mills and sons have re-
turned from Bay Head. n. J., and will oc-
cupy their apartment at the Iowa Octo-
Der 1.
Mrs. F. B. Curtis and daughter Minnie
have returned from their summer vacation
in York county, Me, and at their new
home No. 40 B street northeast.
Mrs J. L. Sauls of Charleston, s. c.. is