Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-24

Mrs. J. n. Alexander, first; Mrs W. A.
Torrey, second. and Mrs John Benton. the
consolation. OF the gentlemen Mr.. A. d.
Bagby secured the first, Mr.. A. B. Anderson
second and Mr.. WIN. Smith the consola-
ton. Mr.. Chester Caywood performed the
services Of master Of ceremonies. and after
refreshments Mr.. William N. Morrow rem
dered some pleasing piano selections. the
evening closing with the singing by the
club OF patriotic songs.
Count and Countess Quadt are booked to
sail today from New York for Germany.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. G. Thorn Of 1871 Balti-
more street Washington Heights. have
gone to Atlantic City for two weeks and are
stopping at the Hotel Traymore.
Mr.. Chas. Watt and Miss Pearl Altman.
both Of this city, were married yesterday
afternoon In the parsonage of the Rockville
Presbyterian Church, Rev. r. L. Mac
Philadelphia they will make their home at
18th and Dover streets. Brookland. d. c.
Mrs. E. Berliner will not be at home to-
morrow.
Mrs. Myron NJ Parker will be at home
today.
Mrs. Cortelyou had a large reception yes
terday, the occasion giving several hundred
visitors an opportunity to express their
Secretary of Commerce, and those accruing
to his wife in consequence. Sickness among
the young members of the household has
prevented this hostess from seeing callers
most of the winter, and yesterdays recep-
ton, while 1t resumed, also closed her for
NAL days at home. This young matron of
the cabinet circle was assisted by her sister,
Miss Kinds, Mrs. James r. Garfield and
Miss Keim.
Lady Herbert, who stayed over Sunday
with her New York relatives. returned last
night, and will be the hostess of the last
ball Of the season tonight.
Admiral and Mrs. Dewey will shortly be-
gin series of dinners.
The Earl of Yarmouth is back in New
York, and Mrs. and Miss Thaw are on their
way to this city, where they will spend next
month. The earl went about his morning
calls yesterday with his bulldog, whose
most appropriate name is "Conqueror" The
earl will probably be here tonight to greet
his prospective bride.
Miss Ida NJ Jones has her cousin, Miss
Kate Ryan, visiting her from Coan, Md.
Mrs. B. F. Brockett, with her daughter,
Mrs. c. 8. Mclean Of New York, who is in
the city for few days, will be at home,
1928 Holmead avenue, Thursday, February
26, from 3 to 6. She will have with her
also her daughters, Mrs Paul Brockett,
Mrs. c. s. Muir and Miss Brockett.
Miss ouida Brown of Baltimore, after a
short visit with friends in this city, re-
turned home today.
Miss Zoe Mitcher of Oklahoma, is spend
ing the winter with the Misses Field,
daughters Of Mr.. Walter s. Field, at No. III
18th street southeast.
The engagement was announced yester-
day of Miss Theodore Cook Martin and Mr..
Lrav ,ofc Hnao DpN No. W.. IL
ding is likely to take place in this city at
the home of the brides grandmother, Mrs.
D. D. Cotton, with whom she resides.
The patriotic luncheon at the Hotel Bar
ton yesterday by Mrs. Flora Adams Darling
was notable affair. Among those present
Cameron Of Princeton, Mr.. VIM. B. Mat
thews, Judge Matthews. Miss Smedley.
Mrs. Green, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Batcheller.
a Ms s. st. N S8hn YarR MRS MsDen
Mrs. Green, Miss Matthews of vir-
Rainey Of Michigan, Mrs Often of Wiscon-
sin, Mrs Patterson Of MARYLAND, Mrs.
Wright of Tennessee and Mrs. Smith
Mrs. Jacob Miller and Mr. Howard Miller
Of Cedarville, N. Y, and Mr.. Frank Miller
of lion, N. Y, are the guests of Prof. and
Mrs. W. ]. Stephens, 42s College street
northwest.
Mr. Myron NJ. Parker entertained at din
ner Saturday evening. when his guests were
Speaker Henderson, Senator Proctor, SEN
ator Fairbanks ex-senator Thurston, Sec
rotary Taylor. Judge Anderson, Represent
alive J. g. Cannon, Mr.. S. G. Neale, Repre-
sentative Foster, Representative Showal-
ter, Representative Spencer Blackburn, Mr..
Cassels, Mr s. H. Kaufman and Col. w.
Q. Green of New York.
A tea and studio reception, complimentary
to the Buffalo and Rochester delegates, will
be given for the national officers and visit
ing D. A. r. by Miss Frances Benjamin
Johnston, 1882 v street, Wednesday,
February %, from to and to 10 p. m
Mrs. w. Herman Moran will receive her
friends informally Thursday, the 26th.
The Congenials met at the home of Miss
Mamie Cord, 920 o street northwest last
evening. A bountiful repast was served.
Those present were the Misses Cord, Rior-
don, Mcintyre. M. Murphy, Slattery and T.
Murphy, and Messrs. Laws, Bright. Battley.
Simpson and Castle The next evening will
be held Tuesday evening, March 3.