Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-11-19

The parlors were handsomely decorated
with palms and chrySanthemums, and
hidden orchestra contributed appropriate
selections. Mrs. Fitzsimmons was assisted
in receiving by Mrs. j. Edward Chapman,
Mrs. j. n. Pistol, Mrs. James Emery Mrs.
J. Z. Shoemaker, Mrs. G. G.. Morris and
Miss Hanna. There was a large number
of callers and the presents We're many and
beautiful. Pittsburg, Pa, and Duquesne
friends sending a number of handsome
pieces of cut glass. A present much adj
mired was complete set of drawn-work
of doylies and centerpiece sent by their
friends from Caracas, Venezuela.
Mr.. Frederick I. Allen. the commissioner
of patents. has rented house 1923 New
Hampshire avenue. Mr.. Allen and his sons
are already occupying the house, but Mrs.
Allen has been called to Auburn, N. Y. by
the serious illness of her mother.
A number of the young people Of North
east Washington met last Thursday even
Ing at 2t6 sth street northeast and organ
lied the Alpha Nonesuch Club. The follow
RE III. Sale. Lillian Sale, Edith Foreman
Rae Potts, Elsie FUR, Mabel Roberts and
Ethel Dick, Messrs. Howard Walther,
Henry Allwine, Howard Enrich, Leslie
Vandergrift, Elmer Bateman, Benoit Leger,
Clarence Bundick, William Roberts, VIII
liam Brown and George Dick.
AS the meetings will be held at the homes
of the members the club Is limited to thirty
December I, 1905, at 322 Sth street north
east.
Mr. and Mrs Thomas Evans Greene. the
latter formerly Miss Kate v Wilson, will
be at home TO their friends on Thursday
evenings during the season at their new
home in the Plaza, Washington Circle.
Mr.. and Mrs. Emmons s. Smith have
taken apartments at the Cairo for the win
ter.
The paymaster general and Mrs Dodge
gave one of their charming little dinners
on Thursday of this week The flowers used
were exquisite chrysanthemums of a lovely
shade of pink, the candle shaded being OF
the same color, Among the guests were
Major and Mrs. Eugene +. Ladd Capt and
Mrs. George W. Read and Capt and Mrs.
Robert Z. l.. Niche.
Last Thursday evening was the occa-
sion of party al the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Armstrong at Hyattsvile, Md. The home
was artisticaliy decorated with palms and
cut flowers were in abundance. Mr.. Bernie
Fitzgerald gave number OF songs. The
guests were ushered into the dining room,
where an enjoyable feast had been prepar-
ed. Dancing and other amusements were
enjoyed until a late hour. Mrs. O'DonneiI
acted as chaperone. Those present were:
Misses K. O'Donnell, NJ. r. Meehan, NJ Raj
ferty. X. Brady, NJ. Kulle, NJ. Corcoran, A.
O'Donnen, N Sullivan and L. Iapsdale.
Messrs. B. Fitzgerald, T. KulIe. G Quinn.
II. Barron. jr., J. O'Donnell, j. Quinn and
!. Armstrong.
Mr.. Fitzhugh Goldsborough. the violinfst.
has just returned from Europe and Is WIS.,
iting his parents, DIR. and Mrs. Goldsbor-
ough Mr. Goldsborough is a graduate of
the musical conversatory in Berlin and has
played in London and Vienna
Mr.. and Mrs Marcy NJ Mitchell and Mrs.
Clara V. Moore of 1147 Sth street north
yuh n SfE
Heights, n. j., as the guests of Mr. and
Mrs Nicholas Bratton, have returned TO
this city. Mrs. Bratton formerly lived In
Washington and is a sister of Mr.. Mitchell
Invitations have been received for the
marriage of Miss Minnie Klrshbaum of In
dianapolis, Ind, to Mr.. Simon Lyon of this
city. the wedding to take place In In
dianapolis on December q.
Mrs. Simon of University place has as
her guests the Misses Raphael and Levy
of Omaha. Neb
Mr.. Max Fisher has returned to the city
from Boston.
Rev. J. B. Perry. formerly of this city.
now of Natchez, Miss, is spending a few
days with Mrs. Halplne, 1910 NJ street.
The District of Columbia branch of the
Needlework Guild of America has organ
lied its annual work. Mrs George A King
who has opened her house for several
years past, has again offered her home for
the distribution of new garments. which
will take place on the 9th of December
Last year about 1000 garments were dis
tributed among 900 individuals The sec
ton presidents are Mrs. William b. Orme,
Miss Anna B. Abbot, Mrs. M. L. Zeller,
Mrs, G. A King. Mrs. HUFF. Mrs H Franc,
Mrs. N. a. Rigby. Mrs. H. Wadsworth.
Mrs. A. NJ Hasson, Mrs. Flora Patterson.
Honorary presidents. Mrs. Fl. Wadsworth.
Mrs b. w. Kennon: president, Miss Anna
B. Abbott; secretary Mrs. John H Roche,
and treasurer. Mrs. w. B. Orme.
The ladies of ST. GATHERINGS Guild have
effected their organization for the work OF
the coming year by electing the following
officers: Mrs. Redwood vandergrift, presi-