Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-03-23
The Orange Blossom Fragrance
Just Now.
some OF TEE GOSSIP One HEARS
Recent HospitaIities Here and
Elsewhere.
P E r S, Q N A L OF E S


very largely among the spring invitations,
the air is full of rumors Of engagements,
the details of which contribute most con-
veniently the romantic flavor considered
indispensable by poets as well as more
practical individuals to social amenities at
this season of the year. The best of it all,
too, Is the fact that none of the possibili-
ties mentioned are any harder to believe
than recent happenings in the same line,
which have assumed the form of authori-
tative announcements. 1t may or may not
be wise course to delay public notice of
an engagement until close to the wedding
day, just as the advisability of announcing
broken engagements may be questioned,
but in the latter case som etimes the family
glee over the rupture may be so deep and
heartfelt that it is simply impossible not to
ask the rest of the world to rejoice Also
NOBODY likes to witness pain and suffering.
ana therefore the playful pranks of one
couple whose wedding preparations came
to sudden standstill the past winter
have really lifted great deal of anxiety
on their friends, who were mentioning rapid
consumption for one and melancholfa for
the other as dire certainties. The young
lazy IN question has an admirer more in
tensely devoted than the first, and he is
while number 1 goes about his business as
Serenely as If nothing had happened to
change his career There are other cases
gong on where the principals are not as
well trained in making and breaking en-
gaSements. Several international arrange
ments are limited at, two within the diplo-
matte circle and another one to which
Washington has grown accustomed-a resi-
dent bride and a titled foreigner-One of
the prospective brides is the daughter of
an ambassador, which narrows down the
conjecture very conveniently and the hap
Py man is an American temporarily a
The departures for Europe this sprinr
are so few that it looks as If the home re-
sorts Will be unusually gay the coming
summer. OF course, the reason for all this
is the court mourning and consequent dull
ness or society in London and at other cap
ltalS. The Scatteration, therefore, of those
on whom most Of the burden of entertain
ing devolves will be the feature of late
June after some of the romantic mar
rlages, limited at above, are scheduled to
take place, not here necessa rily but at
summer homes.
Two years ago any number of weddings
were hurried up by the war This spring
scarlet fever has been the medium that has
zone away with all the fuss and feathers
SO elaborately planned Two such events
IN winch prominent New York families
were Identified, have occurred lately the
complication in each case being that the
happy couples, while on the convalescent
list, must abide by the rigid quarantine
Jaws and remain where they are till the
ming their wedding journeys.
Miss Berry gave an informal tea western
day for Mrs. Van Rensselaer, Crueer of
New York u
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas F. Walsh have re-
turned from New York
capt. and Mrs. McWilliams of Cbica 20
are making visit at the White House
resident ana Mrs. Mckinley and their
guests went for sail down the river on
the Sylph. e- VIZ
Mrs A. C. Tyler entertained YESTERDAY
at a small tea.
Mr.. and Mrs. Abner Mckinley and q
party of friends travelling with them are
now at Tampa, Fla.
The German ambassador entertained h,s
embassy staff at dinner last night, a de-
1efred hospitality from the date of Emne
ror Williams birthday
The Vice President and Mrs Roosevelt
were in New York yesterday and were an.
tertalned at breakfast by Mrs Douglas
Robinson. Mrs Cowles of this CITY was Of
the party. -
Mr.. James Henry Smith, the latest mill
lionaire to dazzle New York society, will
be heard of next summer at Newport At
present he is travelling on the Pacific coast
his guests being Mr.. and Mrs. Barclay
Henry Of Philadelphia, the latter formerly
Miss Belknap of this city. Mr.. Smith
gives dinner at each of the large cities
where his special train stops.
Mrs. Hobson sailed today for Genoa,
Italy Mrs. John Jay Knox of this city
was passenger on the same vessel
Miss Frances NJ. Eiger Waycross, Ga,
is visiting Mrs. Ralph B. Wilton of 23d
street, and will remain until after Easter
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Smith of 2145 T,
street are visiting their army friends at
Old Point Comfort for few DAYS.
DR.. and Mrs. H. c. Saunders of Stanton
vile, Tenn. have returned home after a
delightful visit Of three weeks with friends
and relatives in this city
The Jolly Euchre Club was entertained
Tuesday evening by Miss Frances Smith.
First prizes were awarded to Mrs Alvin NJ.
McNish and Mr.. VIM. Wade, and consola-
ton prizes to Miss Kate Avenz and Mr.
Jno r. Atwell. The next meeting of. the
club will be held Tuesday evening, Apfil 2,
at the residence of Miss Reba Sickles, $40
Sd street.
Miss Hattie Johnson Of Wellsville Ohio,
who has been visiting Mrs. Chas 8. Faulk-
ner of M street, has returned home
Mrs. VIM. Moore Stilwell, jr, of New
York, formerly Miss Kondrup Of this city,
and little son are visiting Mrs. John B.
Torbert, Ill c street southeast, and will
be at home Informally Monday.
The Iolentha Euchre Club was delight
fully entertained Thursday evening by Mrs.
w. H. Hessick. 1906 North Capitol street.
The parlors were beautifully decorated with
ferns and potted plants. Mrs. MCGEE and
Mr.. Booth won first prizes, while the Sec
ond fell to Mrs. Booth and Mr.. MCGEE.
Those present were Mr.. and Mrs. MCGEE,
Mr.. and Mrs. Booth, Mr.. and Mrs. Hessick,
Mrs. Austin, Miss johnson, Miss Hartwen,
Miss Randall. Miss Brink, Mt. Walter Har-
rison, Mr.. Tom Harrison, Mr.. Wade, Mr..
E. W. Hessick and Mr.. H. H. Carter. AZ
ter playing fifteen games the guests ad-
journed to the dining room, where bounti-
full repast was served. The next meeting
will be at the home Of Mrs. MCGEE, 319
Florida avenue, April 4.
Mrs. Carl H. Rottman is Just recovering
from a dangerous illness at Germantown,
Pa
Miss Matoaca Gay, who has been spend
ing the winter in the south, has returned
to the city and is at 1924 G street.
Constitution Chapter, Daughters of the
American Revolution, held it's monthly
meeting Tuesday evening last at the resi-
dence Of Miss Prall, 900 10th street. The
regent, Mrs. J. Ellen Foster, presided. The
discussion on "Our Duty Toward the Gu
ban Constitution" was led by DR.. Portman
She was followed by Mrs. e. 8. Pittman,
Mrs. NJ. D. Lewis, Miss Belle Tanner, Mrs.
Catherine c. Farrar, Miss E. F. Pierce and
Miss Helen Varick Boswell. The majority
of the speakers favored the Platt amend