Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-16

gave reading from Eugene Fields, 'Biil
the Lokii Editor" and the poem Praise of
Little Women Major Tweedale, soliloquies
of Shakespeare from Hamlet, Macbeth and
Othello: also recited The Last Gustiniani.'
by Edith Wharton.
The literary exercises were closed by the
recital of The Benediction, by DR. Jones. /
The exercises were varied with music Solo
by Mr.. Z. G.. Randall, Goodbye for All
Eternity with Mrs Randall at the piano;
solo by Master Paul Ruthvin Jones, Coal
Black Lady chorus, Master John Jones;
solo, Mrs. Reed, Miss Ebers accompanying,
Angus Macdonald" encores. Looks and
Eyes and Twilight The exercises were
fittingly closed with a bountiful supper pre-
pared by Mrs Jones. Among those present
were: DIR. and Mrs. Thos. ]. Jones, Mr.. II.
H. Gilfry. Mrs. Adams, Miss Ada Adams,
Mr.. and Mrs. Washington /. Adams, Mr..
and Mrs. Milo Summers, Mrs. Whitney, Miss
W Ellington, Miss Gertrude Wilmington.
Mr.. Thornton Carusi. Mr.. and Mrs. +. G.
Randall, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Barton Miller,
Mr.. Warren Young, Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
Reed, Mr.. S. 4. Clarke, the Misses Ebers,
Mrs. Mcconnell. Mr.. and Mrs. Spencer
Armstrong, Mr.. and Mrs. Townsend, Major
John Tweedale, Mr.. and Mrs c. Spicer.
Miss Miles, Mrs. Edith Wills. Mr. Louis
f. Schade, Miss Anita Schade.
The Washington branch of the Lake Erie
College Alumnae and their friends met
socially Thursday evening at the home of
Major and Mrs. Frederick c. Bryan. 1921
Adams Mill road, to greet the president of
the DOdTu Oh trustees, MT. James IL. 6dI-
field The rooms were decorated in the
college colors, green and white; oak leaves,
the college emblem and feur de lis and
other cut flowers being effectively used.
The guests wore red carnations in re-
membrance of the interest of the late Presi-
dent Mckinley in the school. His widely
known habit of wearing this flower dated
from a visit at the college In 1894, when
he was made an honorary member of the
class and decorated with their class
flower. Every decade since the school was
organized was represented, several pupils
and graduates of the COS, and two former
welcomed by Mrs. Albert B. Bushnell,
president of the branch, assisted by Mrs.
Bryan and Miss Emma NJ. Gillett. During
the evening Mr.. Garfield spoke of the high
standards of the school, of new buildings
already completed or about to be con-
structed, and of the very enthusiastic and
progressive work which this Ohio college
for young women is doing. He also
phaSiZed the need of endowment and the
desire to establish a model home in con-
nection with the course in domestic econ
omy. The comparisons of early and later
days at Lake Erie was. interesting as de-
veloped by conversation. Refreshments
were served in the dining room, where the
same color scheme was carried out. Mrs
Ellen Spencer Mussey and Mrs. Samuel
McVey Mccullough presided at the tables.
Among those present were Miss Clara G..
Brewer, Mrs. Elsie Eaton Newton, Mr..
and Mrs. Frederick w. Ashley and daugh-
ter, Mrs. Stuse, Miss Mary A. Brewer Mrs.
Julia l. Bodfish president of Mount Hol-
yoke branch alumnae; DR.. O'Brien, presi-
dent of the Association of Collegiate Alum
nae; Mr.. and Mrs. Marcus Baker, Mr.. AL
bert B. Bushnell. Mr.. Walter s. Chance,
Mr.. Samuel McVey Mccullough and Mr..
Horton Simpson
Rear Admiral Eugene w. Watson, Mrs
Watson and the Misses Watson have
gone to Atlantic City, and will sail for
Europe in June.
In honor of the ninth anniversary of the
formation of Continental Chapter, D. AR,
Miss Human, historian of the chapter
gave a beautifully appointed tea to the
other members Of that organization. The
officers formed the receiving line; Miss
Lloyd poured tea Mrs Smith served lem
onade and several of the national and
District officers graced the occasion with
their presence.
Mrs. William H. Fugitt announces the
marriage of her granddaughter, Miss
Magdeena Dyer, to Mr. George Alexander
o'clock, at the Metropolitan Presbyterian
Church reception will follow the we'd
ding at 667 South Carolina avenue south
east, from $50 to 1870 pm. The couple
will be at home after June IS at the above
number.
Mr.. Walter J. Brooks, jr., entertained the
Metropolitan success Club, whose members
last Wednesday evening. After short bus
mess session the members enjoyed must
cal selections rendered by Messrs. Geo.
Vail and Glen Dorsey. Refreshments were
served in the dining room, which was ar
tistically decorated in spring colors. The
guests were: Mr.. and Mrs. La Pelle, Mr..
and Mrs: Doreman. Mr.. and Mrs. W. J.
Brooks, Misses Virginia Gull, Ella Stew
art and Belle Brooks. Captain G. F.
Thompson, Messrs. Vail, Babcock Nor
ford, Gordon. Dorsey, j. M. Brooks and
w. J. Brooks, jr.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank A. Andres of Troy,
N. Y, announce the marriage of their
daughter Carolyn to DR.. 4: Rhett ,S Stuart
the Church of the TRANSPORTATION, New
York city, by the Rev. August C. F'liedner.
After their wedding trip DR.. and Mrs. A.
Rhett Stuart will return to their home on
Dupont Circle.
Mrs. Grace P. Jennings and son Harry
at Atlantic City with the formers
parents.
Mrs. Eugene Schwab and family are now
at Atlantic City.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. d. Markley left today for
the west and will spend two weeks in Den
yer, Col. On their return they will be
pleased to see their friends at their new
home, 1876 F street southeast.
Mr.. Ulysses Butler and wife, formerly
MISS MAUD evelyn johnson, daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Henry Johnson, received
number of relatives and friends at the
brides home Tuesday, May 5, before leav-
ing for their future home in Pittsburg.
Their marriage took place last December
Mr.. and Mrs. Butler were the recipient of
many handsome and useful presents with
which to adorn their new home.
Mrs. L. w. Ketcham is entertaining her
cousin, Miss Hattie Belle Ladd of Boston.
Mrs. Maud L. Newman, nee Ketcham
will attend the national encampment in
August at San Francisco, en- route to Ma
Mia, P. l.
The No Name Euchre Club was enter
tanned by Mr.. and Mrs. John Huston
Thursday afternoon. Those present were
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Johnson, Mr.. and Mrs.
Ed Thomas, Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Hyler,
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Kidd, Mrs. Kennedy
and Mrs Lyon. Mrs. Huston and Mr..
Johnson won first prizes and Mrs. Johnson
and Mr.. Huston second.
o. w. Power, who has been visiting his
mother, Mrs. K. L. Power, S13 T street
northwest, returned to Atlantic City We'd
neSday.
Mrs Jeser E. Christy of Omaha Neb,
is visiting relatives in this city, and will
be at home informally to her friends Tues