Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-06

Mrs. O. p. Boyd will receive informally
Mondays. February and 10, at the Ken
s:ngton.
Mr. and Mrs lie Droict-Langdon Barber
with their infant daughter, have gone to
Florida with the hope that the mild air
there will do much toward the restoration
OF the health of the former.
Mrs. Reach, widow of the late Senator
Roach. has Been joined by Mrs. Edith Pearl
man OF New York. Mrs. Roach is visiting
her SON. Charming Pollock at Hotel Ere
donna, and is mere only for short time.
The engagement of Miss Elizabeth Edison,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. John Joy Edison,
&c. Mr.. Frederick b. Icheiherger of this city,
a graduate of Columbian University, and
member of the District bar, is announced.
Miss Edison is great favorte IN society,
and has been a belle since her debut a few
seasons lack. The date for the wedding
has not Yet been settled
Mrs Lewis Merriam 1I06 street north
west has cards out for a tea, to be given
Wednesday, the 10th, from to I pm, as
sisted by Mrs. II. c. Merriam, Mrs. Prindle
and Mrs. Shultz.
Mrs. Francis W. Cushman will not be at
home on Tuesday. February 9, but will re-
ceive with Mrs. W. L. Jones on Monday,
February 3, at 80 street northeast. to ..
Mrs Howard S. Reside was hostess yes
terday at one of the prettlest teas that has
marked the winter. The pleasant nome
OF the family on 10Th street in gala
dress of flowers. quantities of pink roses
and Fariayense ferns adjoining the drawing
room, yellow tulips and southern smilax
the hall and staircase where the perma-
nent color tones are dark green. and Ameri-
can beauty and meteor roses in the dining
room, where the dainty table adornments
We're all in harmony. An orchestra played
in the hall a delightful program.
RppSide elegant
mauve brocade and lace presented her
guests to Miss Gregg of Pittsburg, who is
making her a visit. Mrs. William A. Jones,
Mrs. Charles G. Dulin, Mrs. Murray Bur-
rell. Mrs. owen. Miss German, the Misses
Deemer, the Misses Veloz Miss Jones. the
Misses Humphreys. Miss Harris and Miss
Mccoy assisted Mr.. and Mrs. Reside in en-
tertaining their several hundred guests. A
supper followed for the receiving party.
The party given by the Illinois Associa-
ton last week was a decided success, in
spite of the stormy weather. The crowded
hall was taStefully decorated with large
photographs of Senators Cullom and Hop
kins and Capt. l.. M. Kelly president of
the association, each draped with United
States flags and twined with greens. Mu-
sic and recitations formed an interesting
feature of the evening, and the singing or
Illinois by Col. Ross and Prof. Newton,
all joining in the chorus. Fine refresh
mentS were served, and much credit is due
to President Kelly, Mr.. L. M. Slime. Mrs.
Electa E. Smith and Mrs. Laura McCul-
Tough for the decided success of the en-
tertainment The summer gathering of
the association will be an excursion down
the river.
Mrs G. w. Driver and daughter. Mrs. q.
E Kittle will be at home Thursday, Feb
ruary IL, 3 to 3.
Invitations have been issued by Prof. and
Mrs Harry King for the marriage of their
Rpldpn
Wilhelm Won Dachenhausen. The wedding
will occur at st. Andrews Church. Febru-
airy the 10Th at o'clock in the evening,
and the ceremony will be performed by
Rev George Cahert Carter, the new rector
of that church.
Phi Alpha Chapter of the Chi Omega So
rorty will give a leap-year dance on Thurs
dav evening, February IL. in honor of the
other National Sorority of Columbian Uni
versty, Pi Beta Phi. at the home of Chi
Omega's president, Miss Olive Dodge. The
patronesses Mrs. Chas. Munroe Mrs. Chas.
Needham and Mrs Philip r. Dodge, will
be the chaperons of the dance.
Mrs Philip T. Dodge, Miss Dodge and
Miss Stevenson will be at home, Ill LIST
street northeast, next Monday for the last
time this season. Mrs. Clair Hillyer, Mrs.
James w Murphy and Mrs. Richard +.
Halves will be with them.
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The Congenials was held Thursday even
ing at National Rifles Armory. The ar
mory was tastefully decorated with palms
and greens. The next assembly will be held
Thursday evening, March ).
Mrs Henry c. Stewart will leave Monday
for visit to New York. where she expects
to remain several weeks.
Mrs John c. SDooner entertained at
beautiful luncheon yesterday. The table
flowers were white lilacs, violets and car
nations The guests included the wives OF
the Wisconsin delegation in Congress and
their friends from that state-a Wisconsin
party. In the company were Mrs. Payne.
Mrs Quarles, Mrs. Cooper. Mrs. Adams,
Mrs. Often. Mrs. Minor, Mrs. Brown. Mrs.
Davidson and Mrs. We.sse of the delega-
ton. Mrs. Horace A. Taylor. Mrs. William
A. Jones Mrs. Louis A. Pradt, Mrs. Henry
Casson, Mrs. George B. Hazleton. Mrs.
Horace c. Reed and Miss Janet Jennings.
Washington home in the Stewart" house,
which is historic with the elaborate fur
nishings of Stewart Castle notably the
teakwood room. having the finest teakwood
furniture to be found in any private resi-
dence in this country.
Mrs Edward Clifton Thomas will be at
home Saturday, February ID, at o'clock,
1877 Willard street.
Owing to continued Illness Mrs Hoffman
will not be at home Monday, February g.
A violet tea was given by Mrs c. r.
Smailwood, 2107 street, yesterday after
noon, 1T being the last of her formal enter
tainments for this season. The young
ladies of Washington Seminary who rep
resent every section of the country were
very lovely in their pretty gowns, and wei.
coined their friends most cordially. The
color scheme of white and violet in the
dining room was most effective. the table