Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-11

ing, and is frequently put to the test. This
week the family will have several guests,
who are here to attend the White House
wedding.
Miss Cora Sommers was hostess Tuesday
afternoon at whist party in honor of Miss
Name Bacharach OF Philadelphia. The
prizes were won by Miss Clara Straus and
Miss Camille Herman Others present
WERE Misses Leona Young. Jenette Cans,
Flora Bernhemer, Carrie Baer. Hortense
Sondheimer Gussie Brock, Jeneva Her
man. Maude Garner, Sadie Eiseman.
Maud Fellheimer, Maude Baer and Irene
Sommers.
Capt. and Mrs Shelley gave a reception
last Thursday night, February 8. at their
new home, 516 G street northeast, to which
Among those present were Mr.. and Mrs.
w A. Nestler, Messrs. Charles an
Frederick Nestier Mr.. and Mrs. Carter,
Miss Jennie Callahan, Mr. and Mrs. How
ard Athey and their son Leslie. Refresh
ments were served in the large dining
room.
Mrs. Samuel Todd Davis who has been
staying in Paris this winter to be near
Miss Winifred Davis, who is at school, has
gone to Nice for month.
The Martha Washington Chapter. D. A.
r., will give a tea ON February % at the
home of Mrs. Edwin w. Sims. 1927 21st
street The president general, Mrs. Nc
Lean, will receive with the officers of the
chapter.
Mrs Forbes will be at home Monday, Feb
ruary 10, from to &, assisted by her guest.
Mrs. William A. Megrath of New York. and
her daughters, Mrs. II. w. Silsby and Miss
Forbes. III street northwest.
Owing to the continued Illness of the lat
ter, Mr.. and Mrs. l. \. Brooke of North
Chevy Chase. Md, VIII be for the present
rr-it !, Nfr Nrz of IA
itol Hill.
Mrs ]. d. Terrill and Miss Terrill, 1884
Vermont avenue, win be at home Tuesdays,
February IL and 20.
Mr.. John Vardaman of Mississippi Is in
the city to place in college his niece the
daughter of Gov. Vardaman-
On Friday night friends and relatives of
Miss Eva Smith gathered at her home, 2f4
Florida avenue northwest. to celebrate her
eighteenth birthday. Dancing and games
We're INDUCED in until a late hour. after
which all repaired to the dining room,
where a bountiful repast was served. The
parior was decorated in palms and ferns
and the dining room In carnations and
roses. The invited guests were Misses Sal
lie and Bessie Combs, Addie Wedding.
Mamie and Katie Lennon. Della Mofloy,
Mamie Donohue. Annie Loveday, Eva
Lynch Clyde Jones, Lena Ferry. Eva
Smith, Mesdames j. f. Smith, Ernest Haul
ser, and Messrs. N. King, w. keefer, A.
ogie. F. Genari, G.. Moiloy. William Ernest
and Harry Hauser.
Mrs Egon A. Koerper. Mrs. Conrad E.
koerper and the Misses Koerper will be at
home February 10 and % at 2234 @ street.
Mrs Mosby Baldwin. 1902 Rhode Island
avenue. will be at home Informally the re-
manning Tuesdays IN February.
Tuesday last pleasant evening was
spent at the residence of Mr.. and Mrs
John Lainhart in honor of the birthday of
their brother Mr.. George w. Fowler. ST.
Singing. music and dancing were enjoyed
until about 1880 o'clock. The guests were
then invited to the dining room, where re-
freshments were served from beautifully
decorated table. Among those present
were Mr.. and Mrs. John Lainhart, Mr.. and
Mrs. Eykenberger. Mrs. ChamberIand and
sons, Mr.. Bowles, Mr.. Cnrrey, Mr.. and
Mrs. s. L. McMhirt and daughter. Wesley
Lainhart, Mr.. III. p. McWhirt Adele, Ruth
and Dorothy I.ainhart; Miss Bertha
Fowler. Mr. Taft. Mr.. and Mrs Taller. Mr.