Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-07

and maternal grandmother wore before her.
Miss Crosby was the last of the descend
ants of the Van Rensselaers born in the
old manor house at Albany. In Washing
ton, where she is well known, she is greatly
admired.
Mr.. Henderson. although a young man.
has already made his mark in diplomacy
and literature. He is the only of for
mer Senator and Mrs. John B. Henderson.
The young couple will make their future
home at Boundary Castle with the BRIDE
groom's parents after returning from q
months southern trip, that will extend to
Cupa.
Mrs George W. McLanahan and Miss
McLanahan gave reception last night, as
sisted by Mrs. George Xavier McLanahan.
Mrs. Emlen Roosevelt is staying over
Sunday with Senator Kean and family.
Senator and Mrs. Wetmore and Mrs. Pos
tlethwaite gave dinners last night.
The Attorney General and his daughter and
their guest, Miss Mohler, are enjoying the
prevalent fashion Of long afternoon walks.
Miss Knox and Miss Mohler are going
south shortly to SPEND month or more.
Mr.. and Miss Kaufman gave last even-N
Ing, at their residence on Highland Terrace,
what might be termed a neighborhood din
ner party, the guests all being residents on
Massachusetts avenue between 18th and
18th streets. Those present were the Bishop
Of Washington and Mrs. Satterlee, Justice
and Mrs. Brewer Senator and Mrs. Dolli-
yer, Justice and Mrs. Shepard, Mr.. and Mrs.
Stetson, DR.. and Mrs. Macdonald Mr. and
Mrs Fleming and Mr.. Lewis J. Davis
Mrs. Charles H. Korls. 1890 Kenyon
street, will not be at home Tuesday, Febru-
airy 10; but will receive the remaining Tues
days of the season.
Mrs. L. J. Barber of Congress Heights is
Visiting relatives in AnnaDOliS Md
Miss Alice Golden Emig of York, Pa, is
the guest of Mrs. l.. j. Smith, on Maple
avenue, Ana costa.
Mrs. Job Barnard will not be at home
Monday, February 8, but will receive the
two following Mondays.
Mrs. Joseph Weeks Babcock will not re-
ceive next Monday.
The Avalon Club gave its second dance
last evening at the Carroll Institute Hail.
The hall was decorated in an artistic man
ner with the clubs colors The officers and
members Of the club are Norvell Cobb
president; Joseph Began. secretary; Miss
Mabel Elliott, treasurer; Misses Amy Jones,
Mamie Cobb, Ruby Elliott. Lillian Hughes,
Florence Dyer Rose Began. Minnie
Robinson. John Glover. Harry Bedell, Roy
Wolfe and ]. Allan Woulfe.
MIS-. La GdrQe ana MIS-. bernard Will be
at home Fridays in February after the 10Th,
Soldiers Home.
The ladies generally at the Soldiers
Home will hereafter observe Friday as
their reception day.
Major and Mrs Kendall and Major and
Mrs. La Garde have cards out for tea,
with dancing, Tuesday, February 10, to
7 o'clock, to meet General and Mrs. Haw-
kins and General and Mrs. Williston. The
event viii be given at Stanley Hall, Sol
diers' Home.
Monday evening last a masquerade sur
prise party was rendered to Mrs. Elizabeth
-. Flood, at the residence Of her son. VIM.
p Flood. All 9Th street southeast in honor
OF her birthday. Dancing, music and games
filled the evening. and a collation. was
served. Those present were Mr.. and Mrs.
w. T. Saunders. Mrs. j. w. Hoskinson,
Mrs. Richard A. Downes, Mrs. Cross, Mrs.
Herman Davis, Mr.. and Mrs. Marvin Lus-
by, Mrs. Ada Cochran, Miss Annie Cross,
Miss Ellie Cross, Miss Annie Parish, Miss
Ednah Saunders, Miss Ruth Hoskinson, Mr.,
]. N. Kerper Mr.. w. D. Kerper, Mr.. Maui
rice Downes, Master Richard Downes, Mas
ter Enrol P. Flood and Mr. and Mrs VIM
P. Flood.
A pleasant surprise party was rendered
the Misses Hollidge last evening at their
home. No. 40 street northwest. Vocal
and instrumental music occupied portion
of the evening. and refreshments were
served.
Mrs. Cyrus Mantz. and Miss Mantz of
2517 14th stree. northwest vial be at home
Monday. February 8, and will have with
them Mrs. VIM. o. Haines.
A party was rendered Mr.. ]. Madden of
1893 Florida avenue northeast Wednesday
evening in honor of his birthday Those
present were Mrs. X. Madden, Mrs. c.