Evening star., 1904-03-19
THE SOCIAL WORLD
Another Dinner Party at the
Russian Embassy.
SOCIETY RATHER QUIET
A PLEASANT INTEREST IN THE
SPRING WEDDINGS.
Recent Entertainments in Capital
Homes and Coming Ones
Personal Notes.
SOCIETY RATHER QUIET

that nothing breaks the calm and restful
monotony of each day. save an occasional
dinner party in honor of a distinguished
transient visitor the commendable deter
mination of hest or hostess not to leave
any obligations unpaid at the close of the
season of 1904 The ordinary occupations of
the spring are not yet possible until warmer
and more settled weather prevails, and
while a large proportion of society has in
dulged in more or less protracted out-of-
town trips, these departures would not have
been as marked or numerous If the program
here had been of striking Importance. The
Easter weddings are of sufficient number
to interest not only large number of the
most fashionable circles, but are also keep
ing the families in which they are to occur
as busy as they care tn be in the necessary
preparation.
The President and Mrs Roosevelt will give
a small dinner Monday night.
Today the feast of ST. Joseph was ap-
propriately observed at the home of the
Little Sisters of the Poor, when the patrons
of this charity, which cares for the old
and feeble, not only provided the dinner
that was served between 10 and /, but also
waited at table upon the recipients of their
bounty The occasion in its celebration to-
day has lost none of its attractiveness to
its old friends in the diplomatic and fash
ionable world of the capital as well as to
a number who went for the first time.
A surprise party was given to Miss Ethel
Thompson at her home, 61S E street south
east, Friday evening. Piano recitals were
rendered by Miss Helen Sunderland and
Master Carroll Sinclair. Solos were sung by
Master Frank Mead. Games were played
until late hour, when refreshments were
served Among those present were Mr.. and
ThnpnSop Miss Mand Smith and
Messrs. Carroll Sinclair, Perre Smith, VIM.
Daley, Oscar King, George Thompson,
Frank Mead, John Marshall. Charlie Miller,
VIM. Vogelson and Walter Reck Misses
Ethel Thompson, Mary Thompson. Jessie
Mangum, Edna Mace, Bessie Vogelson,
Ethel Talbert, Erma Mckenzie, Margeretc
Criste, Amy Reck and Helen Sunderland.
The Russian ambassador and Countess
Cassini gave dinner last night, when their
guests were Representative and Mrs. Har-
rison, Mr.. and Mrs. MacVeagh, Mrs.
CCwles. Mrs. Longworth, Miss Calderon,
Miss Houghton, Viscount de Alte, Repre-
sentative Morrell, the naval attache of the
Russian embassy, and Nine. Boutakoff and
Mr.. Bobroff, also of the Russian embassy
staff.
Gen. and Mrs. Draper will give dinner
tonight.
The Phi Chi Psi Sorority of Washington
College was entertained at tea ST. Pat
ricks day by Miss Leah Randolph at her
hcme in lexington. The color of the day
was employed in the table decorations, and
souvenirs in the form of shamrocks were
given. Miss Mabel Linton received the
prize in a literary contest. The first meet
Ing of the sorority was held at the home of
Miss Nell Myers on Capitol HILL February
20.
Last Wednesday evening Miss Maude
Steuart entertained the Merrymakers at
her home, 133 18th street northeast After
short business session the members and
friends of the club greatly enjoyed an in
teresting program prepared by President
Guy I. Steuart. Some of the features of
the evening included several solos rendered
by Messrs. William Scantlebury, jr; Lee
Moxiey and Harry j. Rapp, accompanied
by Miss Ethel Ritche. Other numbers on
the program were recitations and piano
solos. Later refreshments were served
Among those present, besides the members
were Were. MISS Ethel Richie, Gussie Huntsberry
Willie Harr, M. M. Southall, Mrs. F. Del
cher. Mrs Harr, Messrs. Harry Bassett,
William Scantlebury jr.; Lee Moxley. H
j. Rapp Herbert Hardesty, T. Delcher n
r. Hamerdinger and Mr.. Robertson
pretty wedding took place at the TempIe
Baptist Church Tuesday evening last when
key j. j. Muir officiated for Miss Bessie M.
Holoert of King George Va, and Mr. Harry
A Landon of this city. The edifice was
very prettily decorated with palms. The
bride wore pearl gray princess dress and
CdiIieO d large bouquet OF bride roses The
bridesmaid Miss Nettie Ockershausen wore
light blue organdy and carried a large bon
quet OF pink carnations. The groom was
attended by his brother, Mr.. Howard G.
Landon, Charles Lustig Oliver Young. Geo
Lendon, Jr., Leroy King and Frank Iandon
After the services the couple received q
large number of their friends at the home of
the grooms parents, 1913 9th street
large back parlor was used for the exhibit
ton of the beautiful presents. Refresh
ments were served. A large gathering of
friends was present.
Mr.. and Mrs. Meyer S. Cohen of 100 11tb
street northeast will be at home to their
friends Sunday. March 20. in honor of the
tenth anniversary of their marriage
A pleasant surprise was rendered Mr.. and
Mrs. Peter Vierbuchen Wednesday evening
py their children, grandchildren and other
relatives. the occasion being their birth
days Games. singing and music were in
dulged IN until a late hour, when a boun-
teous repast was served. Among those
present were; Mrs. 8 Pohlers, Mrs. NJ On
terich. Mr.. H. Buettner, Mr. and Mrs e
Brunner, Mr.. Victor Pohlers, Mr.. and Mrs
John Vierbuchen, Mr.. and Mrs J. Kolb
Miss Alma Vierbuchen, Miss Mildred Kolb
Mrs. Johnson, Miss Mildred johnson. Miss
Hattie Reeves, Mr.. Carl Vierbuchen Mr.
and Mrs. Turpin, Mr.. George Vierbuchen
Master w. Turpin, Miss Elsie vierbuchen,
@sAi eho MI ,. w. mn, the Misses AcE-
mann and Raymond Vierbuchen.
MISS Octay1a Ormond Graham who has
been spending the winter in Florida. has
gone to Palm Beach for a few weeks, when
she will return to New York by steamer
Rev. f. Fl. Wellman, D. D., of BROOKLYN
N. Y, was in Washington this week. Mrs
Wellman, who has been spending the last
two months with her sisters, the Misses
Graham, 1916 III street, returned to Brook
lyn with Dr. Wellman
Mrs. Josiah Read Bailey will be at home
Mondays, 1850 Columbia road
s surprise party was given to Miss Clara
Pezold, 123 Pierce street, Anacostia ID. C..
Sunday, March 13, in honor of her tenth
birthday. After many games had been en-
joyed refreshments were served. Among
those present were Messrs. Clayton and
Willie Kelly, Danny and Thomas Connors,
Fred and Charles Friedman and RAYMOND
and Clarence Pezold. and Misses Melissa
Williamson, Rose Barret, Lula Simpson.
Leola Hopkins, Selma Trede, Elsie and
Anna Pezold and Clara and Gladys Levey,
also Mr.. Charles Dyer. Miss Anna Trede
and Mr.. and Mrs. A Pezold
The members of st. Cecilja's Alumna a