The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-04-07


Miss Helen Hay. daughter of the Sec
rotary of State and Mrs Hay. was Chair
man Of the floral committee who so
beautifully decorated the Church of the
Covenant for the services today.
Before sailing fog their summer trip
abroad Representative and Mrs. New
lands entertained Miss Alice Halloweil,
the Invalid Sunshine Poetess," who gave
recital from her original works. The
audience invited TO hear her showed its
appreciation of the authoress and her
writings by donating generously to her
benefit fund. Miss Newlands, who is also
poet. showed her especial appreciation
by contributing an Easter offering to the
same.
In official circles President Mckinley,
Senators Hale, Hoar, Depew, Jones,
OF Arkansas, Stewart, Fairbanks, VOL
colt. Mcmillan, Mason, and others
have shown much interest in Miss
Hallowen's work, and it is under
stood she will entertain, and be en-
tertained, in the same charming man
ner by number of their families. This
tiny entertainer-only four feet in height
is often accompanied by hne soloist,
to render her songs, and others. Al pres
ent Miss Anna Pearl Evans, of st. Mat
thew's Church and Mrs. Blanche Rogers,
OF St. Patricks s, are aiding the gifted III
tie one with their exquisite voices. Hence
these rccitals are at once unique ana
delightful entertainment for the most dis
tinguished companies here, as they have
been elsewhere. Miss Hallowell has re-
Gently spent some time in New York,
publishing new books. studying, and re
citing from her own books before ban
qUets, in drawing room, and upon the
stage. The beautiful national testimonial
HI1f41f two
which she took part, with other artists
occurred on her return here. General and
Mrs. Wilson. General and Mrs. Luding-
ton. General and Mrs. Moore. Hon. II. A.
Herbert Stilson Hutchins, John r. Nc
Lean, Beriah Wilkins, Crosby Noyes. DR..
Mackay-Smith, Colonel Staples, 5. b.
Hege, =. b. Chase, and Joseph Jefferson
are also among the kind friends inter
ested in the literary efforts and prosper
ity of this frail child of affection
Mr. and Mrs. Mum. of Scott Circle,
have placed their home at the disposal of
the little members of the Lenten Sewing
Glass. who will hold fair there Tues
day afternoon, from to o'clock. when
they will dispose of their work for the
benefit of the Children's Hospital.
Mr. and Mrs. John Wolferman have is
sued cards for the marriage of their
daughter, Maria Magdalene, to Mr.. John
G. Kessel, of 43s x Street. this city. the
| ceremony to take place tomorrow evening
at $50 o'clock, at the Lutheran EN-
manuel Church, Baltimore, Md. num-
bel of the friends of the groom will visit
Baltimore to attend the ceremony. Mr..
and Mrs. Kessel will be at home after
April p, at43e X Street.
The Legion of Loyal Women have an
nounced an entertainment for next
Wednesday evening which they will give
at Masonic Temple at s o'clock. The
unique and altogether attractive affair is
to be in the nature of a Review of All Ma
tions by Uncle Sam and Miss Columbia,
who will greet the groups composed of
guests wearing the national costumes of
the great Powers of the globe. AS each
is presented the national airs of each
country will be played by an orchestra
directed by Prof. Haley. The Legion has
secured Mr.. Vought Burke, the tallest
man in New Jersey, to impersonate Uncle
Sam. Mr.. Burke is a resident of English
town. Monmouth County, and being in
terested in the charitable work of the
legion is coming to Washington expressly
to take the part He is finely proper
toned young man of seven feet seven
inches. so that the next tallest man
among those present on Wednesday night
will. IL is said, be able easily to pass UNI
der his outstretched arm.
iumbia would be ldwarfed, SO after no
little trouble the legion secured as a rep
resentative of the part one of Ohios fair
young daughters who is six feet in height.
This stately young couple VIII be attended
by four young ladies representing the ISL
ands now occupying much of the care
and interest of our country, cuba, Porto
Rico Hawaii. and Philippine; also by a
dear little couple, miniature Colonial
pair. enaoted by little Master Richard
Houghton and his tiny sister. Virginia,
showing from what small proportions the
thirteen colonies have grown into the
immepsity of today.
The Highland lads and lassies will be
preceded by a fine piper and viii make
their entrance to the skirl of the bag
pipes, accompanied by the four little las
sizes who will dance the Highland fling.
The gypsies with their guitars and tam
bourines; the PersianS, The japanese, the
Indians. and many others Will add to the
picturesqueness and interest OF the great
procession from all over the world.
The final rehearsal for those who will
appear in costume will be held at Ma
sonic Temple tomorrow at o'clock.
Miss Emma II. Geston, accompanied by
her niece. Miss Edna Calvert. daughter
Of Charles p Calvert, has gone to Old
Point Comfort and Virginia Beach to
spend the Easter holidays.
\ number of Washington friends have
| received invitations, sent out by Mr. and
Mrs. Theodore Harrison, of Philadelphia.
for the marriage Of their daughter. Maud
Stovell. To George T. Gibbs in Holy Trim
ity Church that city, on Saturday. April
| "a at noon. A reception will follow the
ceremony at the residence of Mrs. Joseph
| Harrison, on Eighteenth Street. Mr..
| Gibbs is an artist of note and lived in
Washington until two years ago, when
he moved to Philadelphia. He is a men,
| Der of the University and Rittenhouse
| clubs.
Miss Charlotte Latrobe. daughter of ex-
| Mayor Latrobe, of Baltimore, who has
been visiting in Washington. has returned
| home. Miss Latrobe's marriage to Mr..
| Howard Harvey, Of Baltimore. VIII not
| take place until autumn.