Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-16
and Mr.. and Mrs William L. Elkins of
PHILADELPHIA

CANT dinner last night entertained the Ger
man amba ssador, the Secretary of the
Treasury and Mrs Gage, the Secretary of
War and Mrs Root, Justice and Mrs. White,
Senator and Mrs. Scott. the former Secre-
tary of the Interior and Mrs. Cornelius NJ
Bliss, Representative and Mrs. Hit, Mr.
and Mrs. Mccormick and Miss Phelps.
The Russian ambassador, Count Cassini,
and his daughter, the Countess Cassini, en-
tertained at dinner last night and their
guests were the first secretary of the Ger
man embassy and Countess Quadt Captain
and Mrs. Vignal of the French embassy,
Mr.. and Mrs. Reginald De koven. Miss
Oelrichs of New York, Miss Helen Hay,
Miss May, Miss Mott, Baron Bidt, the new
secretary of the Swedish legation; Baron
Herman of the German embassy, Mr. Rob
ert Adams, ir.. and Colonel Shebeko, mill
tary attache and Mr.. Rogestvenky, both
OF the Russian embassy.
A "reminiscences of a charming interna-
tional romance was recalled yesterday by
the presence in Washington of Lieut. b.
disco of the Russian navy, who is making
a visit to this country and called at the
Russian embassy to pay his respects to
the ambassador. Lieut.. Bodisco's mother
was Georgetown girl and a great belle
when she married the then Russian minis
ter, Baron BodiSco
The young ladies of Fairmont Seminary
entertained $50 guests ST. Valentines night.
The parlors, dining room and ball room
were decorated with palms and smilax and
refreshments were served under network
of pink hearts. Assisting the young ladies
| were Misses Stier, Mason of Washington.
Brownlow of Tennessee, Johnson and
Wheeler of Texas and Bradley of Missouri.
Mrs. Horace Cleveland Chandlee will be
at home Monday after 3 O'clock at the
bennington, Columbia Heights.
Mrs. J. F. Wilson, wife of Delegate John
F. Wilson of Arizona, will not be at home
Monday.
Mrs. Edith Allan Crump of 1901 18th
street will not be at home in February,
but will receive Friday, March 1 and s.
She will have with her her mother, Mrs.
EDGAR Allan of Norfolk.
Mrs. H. T. Brian. assisted by Mrs. E. G.
Brian and Mrs. E. H. Brian and Mrs. w. L.
Priddy, will be at home to friends, Thurs
day February p, from to 6, "a street.
Miss Anna B. Dalzel is in town, the
guest of her parents.
The Fortnightly Euchre Club met Thurs
and Mrs. E. Huguely. First prizes We're
awarded to Miss Lulu Dement, and Mr. u.
Martin, second prizes to Mrs. w. wilson
and Mr.. w. Coleman. after which a COLA
ton was served Those present were Mr..
and Mrs F. Huguey, Mr.. and Mrs. w.
Coleman, Mr.. and Mrs. j. M. Coleman. MI.
and Mrs. Huguely, Mr.. and Mrs; wilson
Mrs. F. E. Richards and Misses Lulu DE,
DR.. Balm Messrs. E. Fugtt and G. Martin.
The Misses Boyd of H street will be at
home Monday.
Mrs. W. H. Sholes will be at home the
remaining Mondays in February.
A birthday party in honor of their son
Williams eighteenth birthday was given
by Mr. and Mrs. David K. Meredith al
their home, 627 street soutneaSt, iasI
Wednesday evening. After a dehghtlui
time spent in many amusements, refresh
ments were served Among those pIesem,
were Misses Bertha Riggles Mary Small
Bessie Morris, Edith Riggles. May MT Mur.
raw. Jessie Davies, Elsie cross, Vlole'
Ni,rrav. Helen Edwards, Katie Ordeli, Bes-
sic Parks. Gertrude Knobs, Edith Bngley'
Ada Steinmeer. Masters Jerome ,1 BHior,
William Soaper, Raymond Harvey "1 Iislin
Koch. Wilson Dunn, Herbert turner, hi aI
Koch Edward Harrison. d. Stanlsci; Al
bert Small. Veto Stanisci and Harry STEM
meier, Rev. Jas. T. Jesse, Mr.. a. =, w ~
ney, Mrs. D. w. Bruce, MISS sue 49, and
mott Mrs Mary Jenifer Norris, Mr.; ana
Mrs r. N. Needs, Mrs. Sara A. Van Horh'
Miss Cora Insley of Bivalve, Nd Is VS.
;+ine tho Misses Behrens of F street.
Mrs Martha Rockhill Erwin and Mrs.
1.mes Allen Rice of Canton, Ohio, are the
guests of Mrs. Evanston Barrie Oh East
Capitol street ...o
Mrs William H. Daw and Miss ANITA
Cuss will be at home for the last time e, TINS 4S
season Friday, February ~ d. @"i
street from to o CLOCK.
rbe Morton Cadets have invitations out
for . military reception and dance TUESDAY
evening. February 10. at Concordla Han
This will be the closing dance OF the BE-
ries. ,,
Tuesday evening Mr.. and Mrs. L. Aloeii
Bradford entertained the Congenlai EucIre
CIuh The first prizes were won by MIS-.
Heslet and Mr.. Bradford; second prizes ny
Mrs Hunting and Mr.. ]. O. Garter, "hile
consolation prizes fell to Miss Reea i al1a
Mr. Heslet. The next meeting WI oe nu,a
at Mrs. Dunn's 1913 MASSACHUSETTS, avenue
Wednesday, February -.
Mr. and Mrs j. c. Stein announce the
engagement Of their adopted daughter, MISS
Edith Thomas, to their son, Mr.. Henry On N
Stein the wedding to take place March %
Mrs. Charles Sumner Domer left today
for New York, to remain two weeks; MIS- s.
Domer will not be at nome 10 her iileiiu"
again until after Easter
A delightful party was given by Dr. ana
Mrs G. G. Burton at their home, 924 New
York avenue, to celebrate St valentine
dav Hearts were used In decorations anu
| souvenirs. "a Hunt for Hearts m, was 'e o.e
| Of the features of the evening. Inc guests
of honor were Senator-elect Joseph Il. BUR
ton and wife Of Kansas. Vocal selections
by Mrs. c. M. Runyan of Columbus. ONO;
and recitations by Miss Bertha rrail Han
Wolfe were enjoyed. Other guests were MI
| and Mrs A. A. Strange of Kentucky, MT
and Mrs o. ]. Burton, Misses WelKer,
Willie and Stella McConaha, Wolfe, war
and Burton: MeSSrS. Oteeiey, van 4>S'S'
Estes, HUTCHINSON, Baker, DR.. Callahan
and DR.. Williams.
The floral committee Of the Fifth Con-
gregational Church gave social Tuesday
evening, and after an enjoyable program
games were participated in. the most
amusing feature Of the evening being a
heart contest, in which Mr.. Major Robb
won the first prize, and Mr.. Paul Kirby
| the BOBBY prize. At the conclusion re-
| freshments were served.
Mrs. John r. Hill, Mrs. Hormess and
Mrs, Fadeley of 1927 Princeton street will
| not be at home the remaining Sunday after
| moons Of this month, nor during March.
Mrs Hearn, widow Of Major James A.
Hearn of the 10th Infantry, and daugh-
| ter, Miss Minnie are spending the winter at
1913 H street northwest.
Miss Frances Benjamin Johnston returned
today from a months absence, during which
| she visited New York, Albany, Rochester.
| Buffalo and Niagara Falls, where she
| crossed the river on the Ice bridge. She
| afterward spent a few days as the guest of
| Mr. and Mrs. Ebert Hubbard of East
| Aurora.
Mrs. G. W. Cissell will be at home Mon
day for the last time at her residence. Oak
| Crest 1916 31st street Assisted by her
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