Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-08

her mother of nearly all the cares of house
keeping in their beautiful home ON New
Hampshire avenue. Mrs Moore and her
daughters spent last summer autOmobiling
in Europe and are most enthusiastic over
that method of taking a holiday
Mr. H. A Watson of the British en-
bassy and Mrs. Watson, who is an Ameri-
can. have taken 1922 X street.
Mr. and Nine WiIenken Of the Russian
embassy expect to summer in Surrey, Eng
land. the home of the latter's parents.
A marvellous display of old-ttme gowns in
brocades and satns is expected at the Grim
oline ball, to be given at the Aston House.
New York, April Is. The women, however,
with their hoop skirts one-button gloves,
cameo or broad gold bracelets and o.d-tlne
low-heel slippers will not have it all 10
themselves in e-antiquity of their dress,
for the men will also appear in appropriate
garments. The ball will open at half-past
10, the half hour previous being intended,
and certainly needed for the guests to as
semble and the critical inspection of each
others clothes. To leave nothing out that
would suggest the period, the women folks
will go to the ball in omnibuses. the gem
eral impression being that these roomy
vehicles will be necessary, and for small
parties too. The stately quadrlle and
other dances of the time viii fill the evening
with q Sir Roger de CoverlY for the finish
Those who are to dance the opening quad
rifle have been selected. \ supper with the
substantiaIs and dainties of more than hail
a century ago will contribute feature also
to the evenings pleasure
Miss Kate Scott of Brooville. Pa, is Wis
itfng her sister. Mrs. Weaver, 3217 l3-h
street northwest. and will remain in the
city several weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. G. Bottom of Cleveland,
Ohio, are in the city and guests at the
Cairo.
Mr.. George Billings and his sister Miss
A Billings, who have been guests at the
Cairo, leave this week for Cleveland, Ohio.
Miss Anna s Leetch returned from Pitts
burg. Pa last week. where sre went 10
attend the funeral Of her cousin, Mrs.
Fcwns so well known in Pittsburg.
Mr. and Mrs Lewis T.. Rogers gave a
dinner last week at the Stanton. The
guests wer" Mr.. and Mrs. McAliister, Mrs.
Emma McAllister Of Pennsylvania, Miss
Ruth Brock Mr. William Rogers. Mr.. I'll
mer Rogers. Mr. and Mrs. Newell. Miss
Florence Hopkins, Mr.. and Mrs. Kari
Mrs. Z. Southland Parker has gone to her
summer home near MifIiintown. Pa.
Mrs. Henry X Willard is still in Ashe-
Vile where she has been spending several
weeks.
Mrs Thomas F. Gibbs is still at 121I 18th
street. whore she expects to remain until
June !.
The Constitution Chapter, D. y. r.. VIII
entertain its friends at the residence OF
Mrs. George T. Smallwood. 2107 S street
northwest Saturday evening. April Il The
program win begin at $40 Visiting daugh-
tiers will be cordially welcomed.
The home of Mr. and Mrs. Harbcck, 1887
9th street northwest. last night was the
scene of a merry gathering in honor OF
Mrs. Jacob. their guest from New YORK.
After delightful program had been rem
dered by the Messrs Hutchinson and Trun-
nell accompanied by Mr.. Ricketts, on the pi-
ano, much laughter and amusement were
afforded in the peanut game. the prize win
ners being Mrs Wrenn and Mr.. Ball; the
BOBBY prize was awarded to Mr.. Farr. The
party then repaired TO the dining room which
was beautifully decorated in green ana
red, where a dainty repast was served
Music and singing were then resumed until
an early hour. Those present were the
Misses c. Hutchinson, NJ. Hammer. b. Par
sons, NJ. Jubey, l., ParkhHl, II Harbeck
Mrs. f. Beach. Mrs A. Bali Mrs X.
Wrenn. Mrs. Nj. Spencer. Mrs. T. jacob
Mrs. II. Harbeck and the Messrs. II. RICK
etts. +. Hutchinson. 6. Ball Il. Wrenn. a.
Trunnen, 4. Dean. y. Frazier, e karr. +.
Steele E. Butt. F. Butt, F. Waikart, W.
Spencer, r. Spencer. r. Quistorff, p. Har-
beck, T. Harbeck and Fl. Ford.
Mrs. Overman. wife of Senator Overman
of North Carolina, has been a most wei