Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-11
THE WORLD OF SOCIETY
CHARITY WAS MOTIVE FOR YES
TERDAY's ACTIVITY.
The Willard Home Thrown Open to
Hospital Helpers-A Gard Party
and Chapter Evening.

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry A. Willard gave for
sweet ehardty's sake yesterday one OF the
most elegant teas Of the season. The only
marked difference between the appearance
of their spacious and comfortable home at
their private entertainments and that OF
yesterday was that at times 1t was not so
crowded There was. besides. ticket taker
at the door. The house was profusely dec
GRATED from end to end with plants. pots
| OF Easter lilies and quantities Of roses.
The gracious hostess. richly and quietly
dressed. as is her wont, wore a great clus-
ter Of violets. as did all her assistants for
the afternoon. Mrs. Harry K. Willard, Mrs.
John A. Logan, Mrs. Robert G. Rutherford
Mrs. T. M. Logan and Mrs w. c. Hanna
In the tea room, where the table had a
great centerpiece Of pink roses and all the
embellishments were in harmony. salads,
ices and cakes were dispensed by Mrs. Tul-
loch, Mrs. Brayton, Mrs. H. G. Boyd and
Miss Parker. Mr.. Willard and his son, Mr..
H X. Willard, were, as they always are in
their home, most assiduous in attention to
visitors. A string orchestra played de-
lightful program during the afternoon, and
many Of the prominent movers in official
| and residential circles were present. The
tea was given for Garfield Hospital
A novel and greatly enjoyed card party
was given last evening at the Ebbitt House
by Miss Mamie R. Heth for the benefit Of
the coming Richmond bazaar. A number Of
| ladies were invited to take tables, each to
furnish from her own circle Of friends par
Elephants at her table. More than 100 guests
were present The unique program contrib
| uted to the good humor and zest of the oc-
casion. The tally cards were hand-p painted
and embodied emblematical southern de-
signs as well as miniature confederate and
United States flags. The prizes were very
nandsome, comprising among other things
number OF fine etchings. the handiwork Of
southern artists. Supper was served at the
conclusion Of the game Among those hay-
Ing charge Of tables were: Mrs Anderson,
Mrs: Henry. Mrs. Bocock, Mrs Staples Mrs
nuaIow Mrs Wade, Mrs. MInitree, Miss
Hetzel Miss Dell, Miss Spiers, Miss Wilson
mrs. Merwin, Mrs. Durkin, Miss Wilcox.
Hickey. .
The Army and Navy Chapter. D. A. r..
which Is composed entirely OF wives and
oaugnters OF army and navy officers, held a
rr Gs last evening at the home OF Mrs.
Middleton, U. 8. N. Mrs. David Smith, the
regent. was unable to be present, owing to
Illness The receiving party consisted of
chapter; Mrs. Herschel Main, District re-
gent. and Mrs. Middleton. After ali the
company Joined in singing America" a
short paper was read by Mrs. Stacy Potts.
giving the origin of Chapter day, March 10,
1776, when the army and navy first sue
cessfully co-operated against the British. A
musical program was then rendered by the
teered their services to make the occasion
still more enjoyable: Mr.. William Graham,
baritone; Miss Richard Root Of Philadel-
phia, contralto; Prof. Anton Kaspar. vio-
ltnist, accompanied on the piano by Miss
Nina Romeyn; Mr.. Celestine Dominges Of
Porto Rico, pianist, and Miss Mary Leech,
Washington girl now living in New York,
who rendered coon songs with barjc ac-
compartment. After the music collation.
was served, the decorations in the dining
room being white azaleas and flags. Mrs.
frappe. and Mrs. George M. sternberg at
the coffee urn.
Among those present were the assistant
secretary Of the navy and Mrs: Darling.
Capt. George W. Baird, U. 8. N: Brig. Gen.
George M. Sternberg, Gen. and Mrs Frank
Wheaton. Major and Mrs. E. A. Edwards,
Mrs. Henry Romeyn. Mrs: Weeks. Mrs.
Winston, DR.. Anita Newcomb MCGEE, Mrs.
Draper. some of the national board Of the
D. A. r. and the officers Of the District
chapters.
The British ambassador and Lady Her
bert will sail for Europe in June and will
remain abroad for the entire summer. The
embassy, with Mr.. Raikes in charge will
move to Newport, according to the usual
custom. ~
A pleasant social gathering was held at
the residence OF Miss Alyce schiemann. 416
18th street southwest, Monday evening.
Music, games and dancing were followed
by refreshments. Among those present
were the Misses M. Gill. B. Ansley. A. Neu-
haus, A. Manuel. A. Schiemann. H. and e.
Schiemann, and Messrs. E. Manuel, E. Gill.
L. veirs, H. Pierce, H. Schiemann, E. and
w. Schiemann.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles E. Sparks, jr., of
Wilmington, Del. are spending few days
in Washington on their wedding tour. the
Of ut
Carolina avenue avenue southeast Mrs.
Sparks was formerly Mrs. Emma Balser of
this city.
Mr. and Mrs B. F. Reynolds of 1925 I
street northeast celebrated the fifth ami
versary Of their marriage on the evening
of March 8. Many useful and ornamental
presents in wood were received. Among
those in attendance were Mr.. and Mrs. Jno.
Dawson Mr.. and Mrs Cuddy. Mrs. Vagen-
sang and Mr.. E. w. Dawson Of Baltimore.
Nd, and Mr.. and Mrs. Harper. Mr.. and
Mrs. McCordan, Mrs. Eggleston, Mrs.
Clements. Misses Allen, Hattie Thomas,
Edna REYNOLDS and Messrs R. Odds. Mad
den. w. Gheret. H. Beale, G. Clark, ]. w.
Ernst, A. Thomas and ]. M. Boyd.
Mrs. s. Aman last evening entertained at
her home the members of her club. Among
those present were Mrs John L. vogt. Mrs.
mic Heide. Mrs. c. Martin Breand, Mrs. W.
]. Aman and Miss Helena Egioff
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles H. Poor and Mrs.
Marion P. Maus have gone to Atlantic CITY
to remain the rest of this month
Miss Faye Manning, daughter of Col
Mat A. Manning, SO pleasantly remem-
bered when at Georgetown Seminary. ia
living at Talcott, w. Va.
STOLE A BARREL OF OYSTERS
Arthur ouisse Fined, Walter Jones
Forfeits Collateral.