Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-02
THE WORLD OF SOCIETY
PAST AND COMING EVENTS IN
POLITE CIRCLES.
Days Of the Near Future
Timely Personal
Notes.

The Secretary Of State and Mrs Hay will
give several dinners after Easter, one being
arranged for April IA.
Mr.. and Mrs. Reginald de Koven welcomed
several hundred friends las. night to a mu-
sicale. where the Musical Art Society, of
which the host is president, gave a pleasing
program.
Mr. and Mrs. John j. Mason gave a dinner
last night. where Mr.. and Mrs George La
throp Bradley. Mr. and Mrs. Reginald de
koven, Mrs. James L. Putnam, Mr.. Wau-
tiers of the Belgian legation, Mr.. Clinton
Stewart and Mr.. Guardabassi were guests.
Mr.. Charles Page Bryan. minister to Por-
tugal, accompanied by his father and sis
ter sailed yesterday for his new post.
Other passengers on outgoing ships, en-
route for their homes In England, were the
Countess of Latham and the Earl and
Countess Of Radnor, who were here re-
Gently, guests at the British embassy.
Miss Cathleen Nelson and Mr.. Reginald
vanderbilt are giving farewell entertain
ments to spinsterhood and bachelor life this
week. Miss Nelson gives luncheon to-
day at her New York home and Mr.. Van
derbit dinner to his best man and ushers
Westinghouse are interested in the mar
riage Of Miss Frances L. Buckler to Mr..
Daniel Cox, United States navy which will
take place at old ST. Paul's Church, Balti-
more. Saturday, April IL, at O'Clock and
Will be followed by a small reception at the
residence Of Mrs. Riggin Buckler, mother
OF the bride-elect.
The Misses Bourke, nieces Of the Haytan
minister and Nine. Leger. sailed for their
home. In Jamaica, Tuesday. Miss Louise
Bourke, who was among the debutantes OF
the past winter, was educated In England
and returned here two years ago with her
aunt. and has been with them since. being
Joined the past winter by her elder sister.
Minister and Nine. Leger gave several din
ners followed by music, during the sea-
son for their nieces both Of whom are well
educated and charming girls. and leave
many warm friends after them here.
Their father Is a well-known lawyer in
Jamaica, and their home the center of much
social interest.
Mrs. Joel Hillman has discontinued her
Fridays at home for the season.
DR.. and Mrs. Andrew Stewart will be at
home after o'clock Fridays during April
at 1914 K street northwest.
Rev. and Mrs. George F. Truett have
sent out cards of invitation for the mar
riage Of their daughter Emma Winifred,
evening, April Is. at SIS, at West WASH
ingtOn Baptist Church. A reception will
follow from . to 1870 at 1901 31st street.
Lieutenant General and Mrs Miles have
returned from visit to New England and
New York. Mrs Miles has almost entirely
recovered from the heart trouble with
which she was attacked at West Point
few days ago.
Representative and Miss Lowering are at
Lenox, Mass, this week.
The National Training School for Mis-
sionaries and DeaconeSses will hold a re-
ception at Rust Hall, corner North Capt.
toll and M streets, Saturday evening from
to 10, in honor of Miss Bancroft.
A pleasant evening was spent Tuesday
last by the Congenials at the resident of
Miss Fannie Riordan, 1926 eth street north
west. Selections on the piano and vocal
solos were rendered by the members. and
later refreshments were served. Those
present were the Misses Barley, Cord, B.
and L. Mcintyre, NJ. and T. Murphy Rior-
dan, Shepherd, Slattery and Mrs. Riordan
and Mrs Kane, and Messrs. Battley Castle
Fogae, Laws. LYMAN, Ostermayer, Simp-
son and Spiess.
Mrs. NJ. Oppenheimer announces the en-
gagement Of her daughter Jennie to Mr.
Oscar Sternfeld OF San Francisco Cal
Mrs Henry Rand Hatfield of Chicago is
visiting her parents at 1905 street. and
with Mrs. Glover will be at home informally
tomorrow.
The Chaperons met last evening and spent
a very enjoyable time. Miss S. Burrows
Miss L. Stutz, Miss NJ. O'Meara rendered
piano solos. Mandolin selections were rem
dered by Mr.. Allen Jennings and Mr.. Clar-
ence Ashley: The rooms were gracefully
decorated with their colors. Among those
present were. Miss lillian Ctnty flee
ence Malone. Miss Florence Stevens. Miss
Mamie O'Meara, Miss Mable Daley Miss
Louise OMeara. Miss NJ O'Meara, Mr.. OF
ney Stratton, Mr.. Leo Haden, Mr.. John
Reagan, Mr.. Thomas Stockton, Mr. John
Brandhoff, Mr.. Allen Jennings, Mr.. Lester
Brooks, Mr. Clarence Ashley. Refresh
ments were served
Mrs. Chas. Kaufman has discontinued her
Fridays at home.
Mrs Mary A. Odell has returned from
her trip in Florida and is at home to her
friends at 127 A street northeast
The Brazilian minister Mr. Brasil. is iii
at his New York residence with an attack
of grip.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. T. Chamberlain have RI.
moved to 1902 Cincinnati street
Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Gould are In this
city for a few days as the guests of Gen.
and Mrs. Corbin. They are on their way
to New York from visit to their estate on
Jekyll Island. Ga.
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