Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-09
iE WORLD OF SOCIETY
TALENTED YOUNG FOLKS GIVE A
DRAMATIC SHOW.
Coming Events Of Social Importance.
Travel Plans-Interesting
Personal Notes.

Few amateur entertainments have given
| the genuine pleasure which rewarded the
efforts Of the young people who presented
David Garrick'' and Spanish farce be-
fore q large audience last night at Carroll
Institute. The entertainment was primarily
IN honor OF the Mexican ambassador and
Madame Creel, and was arranged by the
| talented daughter and sons of the Mexican
minister to Cuba, now counselor here to
| the Mexican embassy, and Madame Godoy.
The main floor of the hall was nearly filed
with the Washington friendss of the host
and hostess. while the ambassadorial party
with the ministers Of the Central and South
American republics had places in the gall
lery. A group Of young girls and men, the
Misses Maria Calvo, Elena Calderon. Maria
A. Carbo Lupe Canalizo, Grace Allen and
the Messrs. Luis Ricoy, G. Obaldia, G. c.
| Arosemena, e. F. Carlo and Harry Peyton,
distinguished by sashes and badges of rib
bon In the Mexican colors. acted as ushers.
In David Garrick" those taking part were
| Mr.. Albert Godoy in the title role, Miss
Mary Kobe as Ada, Mr.. George Davis as
Simon Ingot, Mr.. Francesca Godoy as
Squire Chivy, Miss Mercedes Godoy as Ara
Browne. Mr.. J. F. Godoy, jr.. as Mr.. Smith.
Mr.. Harry A. Seay as Mr.. Jones, Mr.. Geo.
Godoy as Thomas and Mr.. Wallace Damn
as George. The cast was entirely self
trained, there being no hint Of professional
direction at any point, save in the cos
tuning which was exceedingly well carried
out.
Each performer was letter perfect in his
or her lines, and the three acts went on
without hitch. Naturally there were
rounds OF applause and floral shower OF
great abundance and beauty. Stacks Of
baskets filled with lovely blossoms were
L., Inn
there was q ribbon-tied green wreath for
each male performer.
The Spanish farce. eel Movie de Dona
Ines" with Mr.. Albert Godoy, Miss Anna
cisco Godoy and Miss Mary L. Taylor in
the cast added more laurels to those who
had previously appeared and acquired dis
tinction for the others at once.
Mrs. q. A. Keller of 100 9Th street north
east and her daughter have arrived safely
at Kingston, Jamaica, and both are In good
health. They reached Colon last Sunday
morning.
The Young women's Guild of the Sixth
Presbyterian Church gave an informal re-
ception In honor of Rev. and Mrs. D. w.
skellenger at the residence of Mrs. ]. w.
Brown, 1119 G street southeast, TUESDAY
evening. The reception rooms were very
prettily decorated with palms, ferns and
other plants, besides profuse display OF
roses. carnations and other cut flowers.
During the evening several musical selec-
tons. vocal and instrumental. were rem
dered by the Misses Payne and Ellerbrook
and the Messrs. Ellerbrook and Meeks.
The affair was also made the occasion of
the presentation to Mrs. Skellenger, the
founder Of the organization, Of handsome
set of lace bed coverings by the ladies' OF
the guild in little speech by Mrs. Brown,
who expressed the deep regret OF the entire
membership at the early departure from
Washington of DR.. and Mrs. Skellenger,
the former having accepted a call to
Brooklyn pastorate. DR.. and Mrs skei-
lenger both responded. A light repast was
then served to the guests by the commit
tee of ladies. Among those attending the
reception were; Rev; E. D. Bailey; Rev.
]. W. Brown. Mr. and Mrs. r. L. McLen-
nan, Mr.. and Mrs. D. L. Irvine. Mr.. and
Mrs. A. M. Copeland. Mr. and Mrs. James
Ellerbrook. Mr.. and Mrs; George Eiier-
J. v. Payne. Mrs. E. Bell, Mrs. 8. D. New
man, Miss M. Ellerbrook, Miss Freda
Payne. Miss Margaret Bell, Messrs. George
Meeks. w. F. Scott, Walter Ball and Harry
Ellerbrook.
About thirty Of the teachers, with DR..
and Mrs. Radcliffe, went out to the home
Conduit road Monday, where they were
entertained. The house was decorated with
flowers from the woods near by in very
artistic manner. After the business part
of the program all were served at small
tables with several courses.
rage of her daughter Agnes to Mr.. j.
Thomas Jenkins May 8. Mr.. and Mrs.
Jenkins will be at home to friends after
May 20 at their residence, 1883 S1st street
Mr.. and Mrs F. W. Graham, who have
spent<t the winter at the Alton House, VIII
reopen their country place at Falls Church
the latter part Of this week.
Mrs. Charles Gilmore Kerley Of New
York, president Of the National Society,
New England Women. has been In WASH
Kerley, who was attending the congress
Of physicians and surgeons.
The Italian embassy which has been so
quiet socially the past season will make
up for 1t by the program which begins
there late this afternoon by welcoming
tea for the Duke de Abruzzi to meet the
embassy staff, and the dinner of thirty
covers and a reception to about four hum
titled countryman Of Baron Mayor des
Planches. Mr.. and Mrs. Larz Anderson
will be hosts tomorrow night for the duke
at large dance. and the latter will be
further entertained by the Italian ambas-
,sador at luncheon Saturday.
The duke will lunch at the White House
with a notable company tomorrow and dine
with the Postmaster General and Mrs.
Meyer. Next Monday night the duke him.
self will be host at ball aboard his ship,
the Varise-now at Fort Monroe.
Secretary Taft will be an official host to-
morrow night for General Baron Kuroki at
dinner at the New Willard, and a reception
will follow, when he will be assisted by
Mrs. Taft.
Secretary Root will give q dinner tomor-
row night to the officers Of the Argentine
training ship. who will themselves be hosts
aboard the Sarmiento Saturday afternoon
from to Z.
President Roosevelts dinner Saturday
night will be followed by large reception
at the Japanese embassy in honor Of Gen.
Baron Kurok