Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-01-02

against a garrison nag, which formed the
sole decoration, was small forest of
pine trees, and such also lined the front
of the platform, hiding from view the
band. which played patriotic airs and
the old familiar melodies of the war Pc
Rod throughout the reception hours.
In honor of the department president,
who was born in Illinois, Col. George c.
Ross sang illinois," accompanied by
the band. "Oid Kentucky Home" and
members of Rear Admiral Charles M
Thomas Camp. Spanish War Veterans,
and Miss Mary Ford gave Rotations.
One of the features of the reception
was drum solos by Drummer Boy
Springstein.
Refreshments were served throughout
the hours of the reception from II to 9
| O'Clock, and when the lights were finally
turned out guests were still arriving.
Among the floral decorations was bou-
Quet of carnations and ferns sent the de-
partment president by Mrs. Mary Man.
gan, one Of the department aids, who was
detained at home by illness, and the large
basket presented Mrs. Ball at the time
of her installation. which. filled with
poinsetta blooms and white altheas and
ferns. occupied a prominent position. In
the front of the platform was the hand-
some silk flag and streamers presented to
the department president by Phil Sheri-
dan Corps on Flag day.
The department president was assisted
in receiving by the members of her per-
sonal staff. by the Daughters Of Veterans,
Ellen Spencer Mussey Tent, Miss annie
E. Roberts, president; by many past de-
and corps presidents. tthe silver service
presented the department president by the
department of Kentucky Christmas peing
| used for the first time. The guests were
presented by Mrs. Ida M. Galloway and
the department secretary, Mrs. Emma c.
Littlejohn.
1t is stated that every veteran organiza-
ton in the city was represented ny its
commander or his representative, and
most of these came in a body.
The department mascot, Miss Josephine
Oldroyd Tiefenthaler, in pink chiffon. as
sisted the department president in the
line. Mrs. Christine Walton Dunlap.
chairman Of the executive board. and
Mrs. Julia Roberts. past senior vice presi-
dent. had charge of the refreshments, as
sisted by corps of competent aids.
The department president, accompanied
by Mrs. Annie E. Hoasland. senior vice
| president. and Mrs Agnes Keller, later
made hurried round of calls.
National Guard Adjutants.
Under flags and decorations, including
the regimental and battalion colors, the
eadjutants Of the 1st Regiment. N G. D.
c., were lat home" yesterday, starting
| the New Year on its 366-day march with
all the military and social honors 1t was
| possible to confer.
The adjutants are Capt. Harry Coope and
First Lieuts. ]. B. Coffman, w. B. Sulli-
van and c. r. Sherwood. They were as
sisted in receiving by Mrs. Sullivan and
the Misses Sullivan.
First Lieut.. Frederick H. Heidenreich
| sang a song Of his own composition.
making reference to all the officers of
| the regiment, which proved a feature of
| the occasion. Capt TAFT made an address,
discussing, DO We Get q New Armory?
jutants of the LIST Regiment had served
under his guidance.
Miss Mable Sullivan rendered a vocal
solo and little Miss Pauline Sullivan gave
singing sketch.
The decorations included military coZy
corner. with tent effect.
Among the callers were: Gen. Harries,
Lieut.. Col. Brett and nearly every officer
| of the LIST and I'd regiments.
| The at home was given at the resi-
dence of Lieut.. Sullivan. $40 street.
Country Club Ball.
The young gentlemen of the Montgom-
| cry Country Club gave ball in the opera
house at Rockville. Md, last evening. 1t
was an elaborate affair and was enjoyed
| by a large number Of guests from Differ
| ent sections of the county, this city and
other places.
1t was in charge of committee consist
ing of Messrs. w. Russell Brewer. Ed
ward 8. Dawson. Darby Bowman, Ralph
K. Jones. George B. Allnutt and Walter
A. Williams. The chaperons were Mrs.
William Dorsey, Mrs. Ella Anderson. Mrs.
Henry Bradley, Mrs F. Hazel Cashell.
The music was furnished by a Washing
ments were served. The hall was at