Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-03

means a stranger to this capital, where he
has many friends. He is said to have
fortune Of S24OOO,0O0 amassed by his in
dividual exertions. The care of his mother
and her six other children, upon the death
of his father, devolved upon him, as he was
the eldest and the way he acquitted him
self OF this duty gives a most pleasing in
sight into his character. Until three years
ago he never held public office, being then
appointed governor of Chihuahua, Mexico.
He was we'll known. however, in the finan-
c1al circles of his country, the United
States and Europe years before that. and
his. membership of the monetary commits
sion, which made tour of the great Euro
pean capitals few years ago, brought
him in touch with the financial experts of
these countries. Sonora Creel is a daugh-
ter of General Luis Terrazas of Chihuahua,
whose wealth is estimated at $2OO, OOO, GEO.
The Mexican legation on l street was
frightened up for the coming of it's new
occupants, who will be ready shortly to
see visitors and to enjoy some of the WIN
ter's pleasures before the season closes.
Mrs. George Ruhlen was hostess at tea
Thursday afternoon given in honor of her
house guest, Miss Walker, daughter of
Maj. Edgar s. Walker, United States army.
The tea table was very attractive and
dainty, with centerpiece of pink roses and
pink-shaded candelabra. The hostess was
ably assisted by several young hostesses.
The w. N. s., 'O5, Alumni Club gave an
informal dance at the home of Miss Sulli-
van on 22d street Friday evening. The
chaperones Of the occasion were Mrs Bart
Miss Louise Hart, president; Mss Lillian
Heller, secretar"; Miss Katheryne Thorn,
treasurer; Miss Ruth Richards, class presi-
dent, and Miss Cora McCarty, chairman of
the entertainment committee, assisted by
| Misses Leila Brown, Mary Cuddy, Marian
Gardiner, Beatrice Hilleary, Grace Houch-
en-. Alice Macauley Edna Merillat. Virginia
Sullivan, Hope Whitford and Estella Wild.
A surprise party that was given to Miss
Marie L. Prince of 1927 r street last Fri
by the surprised young hostess and her
guests. Music and dancing were INDUCED
in till the wee small hours. Among those
present were Misses Tessye Dickson, Ger
Grace Rutherford, Nora Glove, Virginia
Gardner Marie L. Prince, Messrs, Ray
Dickson, Cassin Williams, Lester Kengier,
Mr.. Petty, Robert Thomas, Mr.. Colwin.
Lieut.. David Hart, Lieut. Tracy Johnston
and Leslie E. F. Prince.
Miss Edith Lansburgh returned to her
home in Baltimore the middle Of the week.
Mrs. David Brown who has been the guest
of Mrs. Stern at the Clffbourne. returned
to her home in Norfolk, Va, on Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Adolph NJ FisheI leave for
New York today for ten days trip, and
will spend part Of their time in Brooklyn.
Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Herman and family
have recently taken possession of their new
home 2O22 10Th street, where they will be
plea sed to welcome their friends. Mrs.
Herman will be at home on Wednesdays
during the season.
Miss Flora LEM, who was the guest OF
Miss Jennie Sanger, has returned to her
home in Philadelphia.
Miss Irma Stern, 1915 Columbia road has
as her guest Miss Minnie Gusdorff of Bal
timore They will be at home to their
| friends this evening.
Miss Carrie Tanner is spending a few
DAYS in Baltimore as the guest of Miss Car
return to Washington on Wednesday.
Mrs. R. Harris and Miss Mae ". Harris,
who have been the guests Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Phil King for several weeks, expect ia
| leave for their home in New York today.
| Mrs Max Fischer and Miss Freda Lind
heimer will be at home on Wednesdays in
| February at 1915 T street.
| Mr. and Mrs. BENJAMIN Beekman of New
York, with their SON and daughter, are the
/ guests for several weeks Of Mrs s. ]. Co
hencious.
One Of the many recent social events OF
interest In North Takoma, Md, was q wed
ding which took place January 81 at 4:3O
pm. ct the country LONE OF Mr.. and Mrs.