Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-24

Mr.. and Mrs. J. c. Detweiler of 1641 10th
street northwest entertained a large gath
ering of friends Friday night at an en-
party. The rooms were profusely and
beautifully decorated with flowers, flags
and pictures of Washington. At the con-
clusion of the -euchre delightful COLA
ton served First prize for ladies
was won by Miss Jameson, second prize by
Mrs. Fred Detweiler Mr.. Herbert took
first prize for the gentlemen, and Mr.. John
Adams captured second prize The BOBBY
prize for the ladies fell to Mrs. Ortzell,
while Mr.. Farley took the gentlemens
BOBBY prize.
Herbert, Mr.. and Mrs. Oetzel Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred Detweiler, Mr.. and Mrs George Judd,
Mr.. ard Mrs. George Miller, Mr.. and Mrs.
Houston, the Misses Ethel Hendershott,
May Jameson, Bertha PrintZ, Ruth men,
| dershott Ida Printz, Blanche Dalton, Au-
gusta Wilkie and the Messrs. John Fl.
Adams, Arthur K. Adams, Harry Whitss
Eugene Farley, George Atkinson, Edgar
Lafferty and Charlie Detweiler.
Dorothy Knapp of 924 Massachusetts, ave-
nue. northwest entertained on Friday after
noon a number of friends, the occasion be-
ing the celebration other birthday. Fancy
dancing and musical selections were rem
dered and games INDUCED in, after which,
led by the young hostess, tie party march
ed into the dining room, where sumptuous
spread Hdu peen prepared. lnOSe present
were: Howard Draper, Edith Simmerman,
Katherine Lappin, James Mulquin, Adri-
enne Shreve, Margaret Kelly, Ethel Bag
man, Arthur Ftzgibbons, Ruth Hilyard,
Ruth Grosner and Marie Knapp
The prettiest masquerade ball that has
been witnessed in Washington for some
| time was seen Friday night in the ball
| room of Mrs: R. L. Bear. at 912 street,
| under the direction of Miss Sarah Will
lard Howe. Heroes of days long ago
| maidens and men of many nations, char
acters that Shakespeare has made famous,
personages of historical rank lasses from
the pages of Mother Goose, college girls of
| culture and repose, country girls and boys
| who had come to the city for the first time
Uncle Sans Indian wards, as well as his
veterans of recent wars, mingled in peaceful
! harmony throughout the evening. All ma
tional feeling was put aside when China
danced with America, Richelieu still held
| his dominant sway, Juliet seemed to have
/ forgotten Romeo as she chatted and danced
with Hamlet, who was in joyous spirits
despite his somber clothes; the college girls
showed a kindly feeling for the tramp and
the folks from the country, and even Me-
| phistopheles found partners in his revels.
1t was congress of nations with merri-
ment for its end. Besides the usual ball
room dances there were several figures of
the German, after which the exhibition
march took place, when Mr.. Robert Hick-
man came forward as Judge of awards for
costumes. After consideration the first
prize IOr the men was AWARDED TO the group
Of country jays impersonated by Mr.. Mach
man and Mr.. Scott and the first prize
among the ladies went to the fencing girl,
characterized by Mrs. R. P. Andrews; the
second prize for the men fell to Mr.. Roger
son, as the United States cavalry officer, for
his gallantry during the evening: and the
second prize for the ladies was awarded to
Miss Fanny Ishem, who truly impersonated
the Turkish lady. Unmasking took place
after the presentation, and all were per-
mitted to see who was who, and many sur
prises were experienced and mistakes dis
covered. Dancing was then continued until
late hour.
Mrs. Charles E. Young of IS Rhode Island
avenue, who has been confined to her room
for more than three weeks by illness, is
convalescent.
Mr.. William H. Boyd and Miss Mabel S.
HALEY were quietly married last Wednes-
day at Calvary Baptist parsonage, Rev. DIR.
Samuel H. Greene officiating. The wedding
was private. owing to the recent death OF
the brides father, the only attendants be-
| ing the brides sister and brother-in-law
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Brandt Trewolla,
and ethe groom's brother and sister, Mr..
| Robert A. Boyd, IT.. and Miss May 4. Boyd.
The bride wore . gray travelling suit. Inn
mediately after the ceremony Mr.. and Mira.
| Boyd left for q short trip and viii be
home after March ct 21O6 LIST street.