Evening star., 1902-03-24
THE WORLD OF SOCIETY
A QUIET WEEK IN PROSPECT TO
END LENT.
Recent Sociabilities in Capital Homes
Weddings and Card Parties
Personal Notes.


given this week, the last of the Lenten
season, society taking naturally to out
door life, for which the weather has COM
menced so auspiciously. All manner of
happiest speculation Is permissible for the
extent and nature Of the Easter gayeties,
but at least a fortnight full Of interesting
occasions Is assured from invitations all
ready issued. Hosts and hostesses Of this
week will be the Fren(h ambassador. Rep
resentative and Mrs sbley. Mrs. Quaiffe
and the Japanese minister.
At the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Fish,
81 18th street southwest. last Wednes-
day evening at o'clock, their only daugh-
ter, Maggie. and Mr.. d. Leedy Irvine were
married. The ceremony was performed by
Rev. DIR. Skellenger of Sixth Street Pres
byterian Church in the presence Of the
family and intimate friends. The BRIDE
dressed in cream lansdown and carrying
brides roses, entered tre parlors with her
father. preceded by Miss Mary Irvine, the
groom's sister. The latter wore pink NULL
with bridesmaid roses Miss Alice kimball
played the wedding music. Mr.. John Nc
Cubbin was best man. A reception fol-
lowed the ceremony. The presents were
numerous and beautiful. Mr. and Mrs.
Irvine will make their home with the
brides parents.
The minister to Spain and Mrs. Bellamy
Storer will shortly go to Cincinnati to make
visit.
The assistant secretary Of state and Mrs
Hill welcomed small company Of friends
Saturday night, when a literary and musf-
cal feast was enjoyed. Mrs. Hill read
paper on Parsifal, with Miss Alice Burbage
at the piano. Mr.. Heinrich Meyer sang and
other artists contributed to the pleasure Of
the evening.
Mrs. Bertha Coblenzer will not be at
home tomorrow, but will be pleased to see
her friends next Tuesday.
Mrs. H. A. Toulmin, Springfield Ohio, has
been visiting her father, DR.. Warwick
Evans. 11O5 9th street. the past week.
Mr. and Mrs John Cammack and son Ed
mund left week before last for the south.
going as far as Miami, and from there to
Palm Beach. They are now at st. Angus
tine, and from there they will visit Jack
sonville, stopping on their way home at
Charleston next week.
Mrs. T. " Gunnel and her daugh-
ters, Miss M. v. Gunnell and Mrs
]. P. Jackson, and the latters two children.
have been for the past three weeks at the
home Of Mr.. Frank Gunnell at Delray, Fla
They will make trips to Miami, Palm Beach
and Ft. Pierce before they return about
April 10.
DR.. and Mrs. Loring Blanchard Mullen.
York, are visiting the latter's mother. Mrs
Rebecca Burr Morris. at No 1915 Riggs
place. Mrs. Mullen will be at home infor-
mally Saturday afternoon, March 20, and
will be pleased to see her friends.
Miss Kent Of East Capitol street has her
friends the Misses Wilson Of Dundas, Can
ada, visiting her.
The Iris Literary and Musical Club met
at Mrs. VIM. Glenn's Friday, the 21st. There
were music, recitations and readings, and a
word contest, the prizes being carried off
by Mrs. A. NJ. Jaquess, Mrs. Glenn, Mr..
Glenn and DR.. o. A. Purdey. Among those
present were: Mr.. and Mrs. VIM Glenn, Mr.
and Mrs. Carl Paterson. Mr.. and Mrs. VIM.
B. Cragg, Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Jones, Miss
E;ffie Richardson, Miss Maddren, DR.. o. A
Purdey, Mrs F. G. Friedrich, Mr.. Wilson
Gregory, Mrs. Irwin and Mrs. ]. Lewis.
The British embassy has leased a New
port cottage for the summer.
On Thursday evening Mr.. Louis L. Hard
ing entertained number Of friends at pro-
gressive euchre at his home on Massachu-
setts avenue. Mrs. A. Harding received for
her son. The prizes were won by Mrs Chas.
G. Roberts and Mr.. Frank Powers, and
BOBBY prizes by Miss Spinks and Mr.. Bell.
Refreshments were served, the centerpiece
on the table being red and white carna-
tions. Each guest responded to toast.
Mrs: spinker receiving the prize for the
received a souvenir, which was detached in
turn from a Japanese umbrella suspended
from the chandelier. The guests were: Mr..
and Mrs. G. Spinker. Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. G.
Mr.. F. Powers Miss A. Bennett, Mr.. Mo-
ling, Miss L. Burch, Mr.. w. Swart. Miss
Eva Bell and Miss Spinks.
Mrs George w Sheridan of Bridgeport,
Conn.,, is visiting the city, renewing the
friendships Of her youth. For a brief period
she will remain at the home Of her parents,
Mr. and Mrs. John A. Perkins, at $50 Nor.
ris street northeast.
Senator and Mrs Teller are enjoying a
visit from their daughter, Mrs. George E.
Tyler of Denver, Col.
Miss Edith Page entertained at her resi-
dence. 1911 Vermont avenue. a number Of
friends at euchre, the prizes being captured
by Miss Farr and Bayly, and Messrs Sla-
ter and Daniels. After dainty repast the
guests returned to the drawing room, where
vocal and instrumental music was en-
toyed. Among those present were the
Misses E. Page, r. D. Young, j. Brush, G.
Bayly, H. Seufferle, A. Nye, R. Sanderlin
and NJ. Farr and the Messrs. A. Page, w.
McCaully. B: Nye, L. B. Marschalk. r. H
Daniels, H. Bayiy, c. A. Slater and Mr.. and
Mrs. Page.
Mrs. N. Watkins gave Saturday after
noon, at her home, 222 1 street, a party
in honor Of the seventh birthday Of Maria
Watkins. A score of the latter's little
friends were present and enjoyed games,
music and feasting. The table, being beau
tifully decorated with flowers and smilax
was abundantly supplied with appropriate
dainties. Miss Annie Kelley played the
grand march. Among the guests were:
Margaret and Mary Tappin, Ella Jaeger,
Margaret Callnan, Hazel Jones, Flora M.
Hay. Helen and Mary Dunn, Margaret
Fitzgerald, Gertrude L. Murphy, Ailene
Pollock, Josephine and Irene Malone Mar
garet w. Watkins, J. Milton McLaughlin,
Wellington George, John Sullivan and Re-
gina c. Watkins. Mrs. Otto Garges, Mrs.