Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-12
IN the WORLD OF SOCIETY
RECEPTIONS AT CAPITAL HOMES
OF NOTE LAST NIGHT.
A Large Company Greet Covenants
New Pastor-Other Events.
Personal Notes.

The British ambassador and Mrs. Bryce
gave a large reception last night at the
embassy. having repre- sentatives of the
diplomatic circle. official and resident So
ciety as their guests There were spring
flowers adjoining the rooms, an orchestra
played and a buffet supper was served
The ambassador and Mrs. Bryce had the
assistance of Lady Isbella Howard. the
Hon. Mrs. James, Mrs. George Young
and Mrs. Herbert Grant Watson in en-
Pertaining their guests.
One of the most agreeable occasions of
the spring season was the reception last
night given by Mr.. Charles Henry Butler
in honor of the new pastor Of the Cove
nant Church, Rev. DR.. Wood. The spa
cious home of Mr.. and Mrs. Butler was
filled throughout the evening by the
clergymen of the District, church Of
f1cers and other representatives of re-
ligious organizations. There were f1owe rs
adjoining the various rooms and a buffet
supper was served. Mrs. Butler was
of honor; Mrs. John w. Foster. Mrs.
Henry B. F. Mcfarland. Mrs. Charles
D. Walcott, Mrs w. B. Bryan, Mrs.
Thomas w. Lockwood, Mrs j. c. Head
and the Misses Sedgeley in looking after
the guests.
The British third secretary and Mrs.
Herbert Grant Watson gave a dinner last
night. Their guests included Senator and
Mrs Buckley, Mr. Coromilas. the Greek
of New York. Mrs Nicholas Fish, Miss
Lois Low of Brooklyn. sister of the
hostess, who is with her for few days;
the French third secretary and Vicomtesse
de Martel and Prince KOudacheff, Rus
sian first secretary.
Mrs. Bowie Johnson and Miss Virginia
Johnson of Oakland, Md, who have been
spending the winter in Florida, are now
at 1104 l. street northwest.
Mr.. Henry T. Rinck entertained a large
number of friends at his residence, 63S
l. street northeast, Sunday evening. March
8. The parlor and dining room We're
flowers, the color scheme being pink and
green. Music and games were INDUCED
| in until a late hour. after which the
young people were ushered into the din
ing room, where bountiful supper was
served. Those present were Mrs. L.
Rinck. Mrs. j. B. Faunce, Mrs. L. Thon.
Mrs. Neidermentski. Mrs. Glorious, the
Misses Kathrine A. Barry. Grace NJ.
Goodhart. Alma L. Rinck. Nellie E.
Foley, Kathrine r. Waloau, Bertha l..
Cole, Edna Hayes, Grace Fairbanks
Phearson, Pearl German, Kathrine c.
Foley. German and Mrs. Greglein. the
Messrs. Henry T. Rinck. John B. Faunce
John Stickart. Jackson H. Miller. John
Griffith, Frank Kleindeintz, Oslie O'Neil
Ernest Griffith, George Faunce, Walter
Byrnes Edward Osborne, Charles r.
Chick, Croker. Brooks ana Greglein. The
chaperons for the evening were Mrs. l..
Rinck. Mrs. ]. B. Faunce and Mrs. Thon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ludwig Acker of Wies-
baden, Germany are touring the states
on pleasure trip, and are now at the
New Willard during their stay in Wash
lngton.
Mrs. Charles F. Shafer will be at home
informally Fridays in March at 1902 10th
street.
Mrs S. Burnstine, accompanied by Miss
l.. Burnstine has gone to New York to
attend her sisters reception, Sunday,
March Is.
Mrs Sam Minister and daughter have
gone to New York to attend her sisters
reception at Hotel Astor. Sunday, March
IL.
Prof. Newcomb sails for France Satur-
day. Mrs. Newcomb will not receive again
this spring.
Mrs. Frank W. Clements gave a lunch
con at her pretty home on Irving street
yesterday. Among those present were
Mrs. Mary A. Carton. Miss Elizabeth Lud-
gate. Mrs John Laskey, Mrs. Gasiweigh.
Judge Clements and the Misses Clements
Mrs. r. ]. Barker. vice president gen.
eral of the D. A. r. from the state of
Rhode Island, is in town and is stopping
at the Ebbitt House
Mrs Arnold Werner-Spanhoofd will not
receive again this season.
A pleasant evening was spent Monday
at the residence of Miss Bertran 634 Flor
ence street. where she entertained num-
Der of her young friends. Different games
gave amusement up until late hour
when refreshments were served Those
present were: Miss F. Dykes, p. Marks. r
HUH. +. B. Morris. NJ. Barrey NJ Schick-
Ter. l.. Eagleston, r. Giddens F, Sleuth.
d. Barrey. E.. Schumacher and Messrs Du
land. G. Treimeyer, F.. Brown. McMane.
F. and G. Tallerferro. c. Middledorf. c.
Halloran. Mr.. and Mrs. Cober. Miss Co.
Der, Mrs f. Marks. Mrs. Voehl and Mr..
III. L. Aue.
Mr. and Mrs. J. 3. Purdy are travelling
in Florida with Mrs. W. Seward Webb of
New York. who has her private car and a
large party with her.
The Waldensan Society was entertained
yesterday by Mrs. j. Wesley Bovee. its
new president. who has succeeded Mrs.
pleasantly brought the members together
in her >home and about her tea table
Spring flowers were abunda ntly used
in each of the rooms. The hostess was
becomingly dressed in embroidered batiste
and lace worn over pink silk and was
assisted by Mrs II. l.. West Mrs Albert
Il. Evans. Mrs. Hoshman of Annapolis.
Mrs. j. s. Windam. Mrs. Pearson and
Mrs. Mckahan. Mrs. John Frederick
Leech. Mrs. Milton z. Richards and Mrs.
Culberson presided in the dining room.
Miss Robson has gone to Philadelphia
for a short visit to Mrs. Price
Messrs. Benito Legarda and Pablo
Ocampo. resident commissioners of the
Philippine Islands to the United States,
will give a dinner at the Arlington Sat
urday evening, March %.
Mrs. III. c. Stevens gave luncheon to-
day at Rauscher's.
Mrs. Ankeny, wife of Senator Ankeny,
at a luncheon yesterday at the Highlands
had as guests Mrs. Francis w. Aishman.
Mrs. Wesley l.. Jones, Mrs. William E.
Humphrey Mrs. Samuel II. Piles, Mrs.
VIM. Mrs Simmons. Miss Simmons. Mrs.
C. S. Spalter and Miss Mccall of Walla